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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 8, 2018
 
 
KELLY SERVICES, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 
DELAWARE
0-1088
38-1510762
(State or other 
(Commission
(IRS Employer
jurisdiction of 
File Number)
Identification
incorporation) 
 
Number)


                                     
999 WEST BIG BEAVER ROAD, TROY, MICHIGAN 48084
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
(248) 362-4444
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
  
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company [ ]

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. [ ]




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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
Kelly Services, Inc. (the “Company”) today released financial information containing highlighted financial data for the three and six months ended July 1, 2018. A copy of the press release is attached as exhibit 99.1 herein.
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d) Exhibits
 
99.1    Press Release dated August 8, 2018.
99.2    Presentation materials for August 8, 2018 conference call.

















































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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, hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
KELLY SERVICES, INC.
 
August 8, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Olivier G. Thirot
Olivier G. Thirot
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer) 

 
 
 
 
August 8, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Laura S. Lockhart
Laura S. Lockhart 

Vice President, Corporate Controller and
Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 






















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EXHIBIT INDEX
  
Exhibit No.
                   Description
 
 
Press release dated August 8, 2018
Presentation materials for August 8, 2018 conference call


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Exhibit

Exhibit 99.1

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KELLY SERVICES® REPORTS
SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS
Financial Highlights
Q2 revenue up 4.0%; up 3.0% in constant currency
Q2 operating earnings on par with last year
Q2 earnings/(loss) per share of ($0.40), or $0.54 on an adjusted basis, compared to $0.47
    
TROY, MI (August 8, 2018) -- Kelly Services (Nasdaq: KELYA) (Nasdaq: KELYB), a global leader in providing workforce solutions, today announced results for the second quarter of 2018.

George S. Corona, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced revenue for the second quarter of 2018 totaled $1.4 billion, a 4.0% increase, or 3.0% in constant currency, compared to the corresponding quarter of 2017. Tweet This
    
Earnings from operations for the second quarter of 2018 totaled $20.4 million, compared to the $20.3 million reported for the second quarter of 2017.

Diluted losses per share in the second quarter of 2018 were $0.40 compared to earnings per share of $0.47 in the second quarter of 2017. Included in earnings per share in the second quarter of 2018 is the unfavorable impact of $0.94 due to the non-cash after-tax loss on our investment in Persol Holdings common stock. Effective in 2018, changes in the fair value of our investment in Persol Holdings common stock are reflected as gains or losses on our Consolidated Statement of Earnings below earnings from operations. Adjusted for the loss on Persol Holdings common stock net of tax, diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $0.54.

“We are pleased to have delivered a good quarter in line with our outlook,” said Kelly Services President and CEO George Corona. “Our top line revenue continued to grow, our gross profit rate increased over the prior year, and we made progress throughout the quarter in bringing expenses in line with the business environment. In spite of a tight labor market, our teams around the world executed well.”

Kelly also reported that on August 8, its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.075 per share. The dividend is payable August 31, 2018 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 21, 2018.

In conjunction with its second quarter earnings release, Kelly Services has published a financial presentation on the Investor Relations page of our public website and will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on August 8 to review the results and answer questions. The call may be accessed in one of the following ways:

Via the Internet:
Kellyservices.com

Via the Telephone:
U.S.
1 800 288-9626
International
1 651 291-5254
The pass code is Kelly Services

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This release contains statements that are forward looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and uncertainties.  These factors include, but are not limited to, competitive market pressures including pricing and technology introductions and disruptions, changing market and economic conditions, our ability to achieve our business strategy, the risk of damage to our brand, the risk our intellectual property assets could be infringed upon or compromised, our ability to successfully develop new service offerings, our exposure to risks associated with services outside traditional staffing, including business process outsourcing, our increasing dependency on third parties for the execution of critical functions, the risks associated with past and future acquisitions, exposure to risks associated with investments in equity affiliates including PersolKelly Asia Pacific, material changes in demand from or loss of large corporate customers as well as changes in their buying practices, risks particular to doing business with government or government contractors, risks associated with conducting business in foreign countries, including foreign currency fluctuations, the exposure to potential market and currency exchange risks relating to our investment in Persol Holdings, risks associated with violations of anti-corruption, trade protection and other laws and regulations, availability of qualified full-time employees, availability of temporary workers with appropriate skills required by customers, liabilities for employment-related claims and losses, including class action lawsuits and collective actions, risks arising from failure to preserve the privacy of information entrusted to us or to meet our obligations under global privacy laws, the risk of cyber attacks or other breaches of network or information technology security, our ability to sustain critical business applications through our key data centers, our ability to effectively implement and manage our information technology projects, our ability to maintain adequate financial and management processes and controls, risk of potential impairment charges triggered by adverse industry developments or operational circumstances, unexpected changes in claim trends on workers’ compensation, unemployment, disability and medical benefit plans, the impact of changes in laws and regulations (including federal, state and international tax laws), competition law risks, the risk of additional tax or unclaimed property liabilities in excess of our estimates, our ability to maintain specified financial covenants in our bank facilities to continue to access credit markets, and other risks, uncertainties and factors discussed in this release and in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Actual results may differ materially from any forward-looking statements contained herein, and we have no intention to update these statements.


About Kelly Services® 

As a global leader in providing workforce solutions, Kelly Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) and its subsidiaries, offer a comprehensive array of outsourcing and consulting services as well as world-class staffing on a temporary, temporary-to-hire, and direct-hire basis. Kelly® directly employs nearly 500,000 people around the world in addition to having a role in connecting thousands more with work through its global network of talent suppliers and partners. Revenue in 2017 was $5.4 billion.  Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on FacebookLinkedIn, and Twitter.




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ANALYST & MEDIA CONTACT:    
James Polehna        
(248) 244-4586    
james_polehna@kellyservices.com


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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
FOR THE 13 WEEKS ENDED JULY 1, 2018 AND JULY 2, 2017
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars except per share data)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
%
 
CC %
 
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
Change
 
Change
 
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue from services
$
1,386.9

$
1,333.6

$
53.3

 
4.0

%
3.0

%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of services
 
1,146.4

 
1,104.8

 
41.6

 
3.8

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit
 
240.5

 
228.8

 
11.7

 
5.1

 
4.2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
220.1

 
208.5

 
11.6

 
5.6

 
4.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from operations
 
20.4

 
20.3

 
0.1

 
0.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss on investment in Persol Holdings
 
(52.5
)
 

 
(52.5
)
 
(100.0
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income (expense), net
 
0.6

 
(0.5
)
 
1.1

 
209.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) before taxes and equity in net earnings (loss) of affiliate
 
(31.5
)
 
19.8

 
(51.3
)
 
NM

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax (benefit) expense
 
(15.6
)
 
1.5

 
(17.1
)
 
NM

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings (loss) before equity in net earnings (loss) of affiliate
 
(15.9
)
 
18.3

 
(34.2
)
 
NM

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in net earnings (loss) of affiliate
 
0.5

 
0.4

 
0.1

 
35.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings (loss)
$
(15.4
)
$
18.7

$
(34.1
)
 
NM

%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share
$
(0.40
)
$
0.48

$
(0.88
)
 
NM

%
 
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
$
(0.40
)
$
0.47

$
(0.87
)
 
NM

%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STATISTICS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Permanent placement income (included in revenue from services)
$
17.3

$
13.7

$
3.6

 
25.7

%
24.1

%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit rate
 
17.3

%
17.2

%
0.1

pts.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Conversion rate
 
8.5

 
8.9

 
(0.4
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% Return:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from operations
 
1.5

 
1.5

 

 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings (loss)
 
(1.1
)
 
1.4

 
(2.5
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effective income tax rate
 
49.6

%
7.6

%
42.0

pts.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average number of shares outstanding (millions):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Basic
 
38.8

 
38.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Diluted
 
38.8

 
38.8

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
FOR THE 26 WEEKS ENDED JULY 1, 2018 AND JULY 2, 2017
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars except per share data)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
%
 
CC %
 
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
Change
 
Change
 
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue from services
$
2,756.8

$
2,623.3

$
133.5

 
5.1

%
3.2

%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of services
 
2,278.1

 
2,162.9

 
115.2

 
5.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit
 
478.7

 
460.4

 
18.3

 
4.0

 
2.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
446.3

 
423.7

 
22.6

 
5.3

 
3.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from operations
 
32.4

 
36.7

 
(4.3
)
 
(11.7
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss on investment in Persol Holdings
 
(28.8
)
 

 
(28.8
)
 
(100.0
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other expense, net
 
(1.1
)
 
(2.1
)
 
1.0

 
49.2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings before taxes and equity in net earnings (loss) of affiliate
 
2.5

 
34.6

 
(32.1
)
 
(92.7
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax (benefit) expense
 
(9.2
)
 
4.2

 
(13.4
)
 
(319.2
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings before equity in net earnings (loss) of affiliate
 
11.7

 
30.4

 
(18.7
)
 
(61.3
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in net earnings (loss) of affiliate
 
2.0

 
0.5

 
1.5

 
288.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
13.7

$
30.9

$
(17.2
)
 
(55.6
)
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
$
0.35

$
0.79

$
(0.44
)
 
(55.7
)
%
 
 
Diluted earnings per share
$
0.35

$
0.78

$
(0.43
)
 
(55.1
)
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STATISTICS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Permanent placement income (included in revenue from services)
$
33.9

$
27.2

$
6.7

 
24.4

%
20.6

%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit rate
 
17.4

%
17.6

%
(0.2
)
pts.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Conversion rate
 
6.8

 
8.0

 
(1.2
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% Return:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from operations
 
1.2

 
1.4

 
(0.2
)
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
 
0.5

 
1.2

 
(0.7
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effective income tax rate
 
(366.2
)
%
12.2

%
(378.4
)
pts.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average number of shares outstanding (millions):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Basic
 
38.7

 
38.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Diluted
 
38.8

 
38.7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Second Quarter
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
%
 
CC %
 
 
 
2018
 
 
2017
 
Change
 
Change
 
AMERICAS STAFFING
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue from services
$
604.0

 
$
575.6

 
4.9

%
5.2

%
Gross profit
 
108.5

 
 
103.8

 
4.5

 
4.7

 
Total SG&A expenses
 
90.7

 
 
83.4

 
8.7

 
8.9

 
Earnings from operations
 
17.8

 
 
20.4

 
(12.8
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit rate
 
18.0

%
 
18.0

%

 pts.
 
 
Conversion rate
 
16.4

 
 
19.7

 
(3.3
)
 
 
 
Return on sales
 
2.9

 
 
3.5

 
(0.6
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GLOBAL TALENT SOLUTIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue from services
$
500.7

 
$
505.5

 
(0.9
)
%
(1.2
)
%
Gross profit
 
92.7

 
 
88.7

 
4.5

 
4.0

 
Total SG&A expenses
 
75.0

 
 
73.4

 
2.2

 
1.8

 
Earnings from operations
 
17.7

 
 
15.3

 
15.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit rate
 
18.5

%
 
17.5

%
1.0

 pts.
 
 
Conversion rate
 
19.1

 
 
17.2

 
1.9

 
 
 
Return on sales
 
3.5

 
 
3.0

 
0.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INTERNATIONAL STAFFING
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue from services
$
286.6

 
$
256.8

 
11.6

%
6.6

%
Gross profit
 
39.9

 
 
36.8

 
8.3

 
3.5

 
Total SG&A expenses
 
33.5

 
 
32.7

 
2.4

 
(1.3
)
 
Earnings from operations
 
6.4

 
 
4.1

 
54.2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit rate
 
13.9

%
 
14.3

%
(0.4
)
 pts.
 
 
Conversion rate
 
16.0

 
 
11.2

 
4.8

 
 
 
Return on sales
 
2.2

 
 
1.6

 
0.6

 
 
 

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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June Year to Date
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
%
 
CC %
 
 
 
2018
 
 
2017
 
Change
 
Change
 
AMERICAS STAFFING
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue from services
$
1,208.3

 
$
1,148.7

 
5.2

%
5.1

%
Gross profit
 
216.5

 
 
209.1

 
3.6

 
3.5

 
SG&A expenses excluding restructuring charges
 
182.6

 
 
167.1

 
9.3

 
9.2

 
Restructuring charges
 

 
 
0.4

 
(100.0
)
 
(100.0
)
 
Total SG&A expenses
 
182.6

 
 
167.5

 
9.1

 
9.0

 
Earnings from operations
 
33.9

 
 
41.6

 
(18.6
)
 
 
 
Earnings from operations excluding restructuring charges
 
33.9

 
 
42.0

 
(19.3
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit rate
 
17.9

%
 
18.2

%
(0.3
)
 pts.
 
 
Conversion rate
 
15.6

 
 
19.9

 
(4.3
)
 
 
 
Conversion rate excluding restructuring charges
 
15.6

 
 
20.1

 
(4.5
)
 
 
 
Return on sales
 
2.8

 
 
3.6

 
(0.8
)
 
 
 
Return on sales excluding restructuring charges
 
2.8

 
 
3.7

 
(0.9
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GLOBAL TALENT SOLUTIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue from services
$
986.5

 
$
992.8

 
(0.6
)
%
(1.0
)
%
Gross profit
 
184.5

 
 
179.2

 
3.0

 
2.2

 
SG&A expenses excluding restructuring charges
 
150.8

 
 
146.6

 
2.9

 
2.0

 
Restructuring charges
 

 
 
2.0

 
(100.0
)
 
(100.0
)
 
Total SG&A expenses
 
150.8

 
 
148.6

 
1.5

 
0.6

 
Earnings from operations
 
33.7

 
 
30.6

 
10.4

 
 
 
Earnings from operations excluding restructuring charges
 
33.7

 
 
32.6

 
3.7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit rate
 
18.7

%
 
18.0

%
0.7

 pts.
 
 
Conversion rate
 
18.3

 
 
17.1

 
1.2

 
 
 
Conversion rate excluding restructuring charges
 
18.3

 
 
18.2

 
0.1

 
 
 
Return on sales
 
3.4

 
 
3.1

 
0.3

 
 
 
Return on sales excluding restructuring charges
 
3.4

 
 
3.3

 
0.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INTERNATIONAL STAFFING
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue from services
$
571.3

 
$
490.4

 
16.5

%
7.7

%
Gross profit
 
79.0

 
 
73.2

 
7.8

 
(0.3
)
 
Total SG&A expenses
 
67.6

 
 
63.9

 
5.8

 
(1.4
)
 
Earnings from operations
 
11.4

 
 
9.3

 
21.2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit rate
 
13.8

%
 
14.9

%
(1.1
)
 pts.
 
 
Conversion rate
 
14.4

 
 
12.8

 
1.6

 
 
 
Return on sales
 
2.0

 
 
1.9

 
0.1

 
 
 


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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
July 1, 2018
 
Dec. 31, 2017
 
July 2, 2017
 
Current Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Cash and equivalents
$
33.9

$
32.5

$
60.8

 
  Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    $13.1, $12.9, and $12.7 respectively
 
1,248.9

 
1,286.7

 
1,188.1

 
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
64.5

 
65.1

 
61.8

 
Total current assets
 
1,347.3

 
1,384.3

 
1,310.7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noncurrent Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Property and equipment, net
 
84.7

 
86.1

 
81.5

 
  Deferred taxes
 
191.7

 
183.4

 
185.8

 
  Goodwill
 
107.3

 
107.1

 
88.4

 
  Investment in Persol Holdings
 
203.2

 
228.1

 
170.7

 
  Investment in equity affiliate
 
122.0

 
117.4

 
115.2

 
  Other assets
 
278.4

 
271.8

 
231.8

 
Total noncurrent assets
 
987.3

 
993.9

 
873.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Assets
$
2,334.6

$
2,378.2

$
2,184.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Short-term borrowings
$
1.7

$
10.2

$
0.7

 
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
 
505.5

 
537.7

 
476.1

 
  Accrued payroll and related taxes
 
284.7

 
287.4

 
286.4

 
  Accrued insurance
 
25.3

 
25.7

 
22.8

 
  Income and other taxes
 
60.7

 
65.2

 
57.0

 
Total current liabilities
 
877.9

 
926.2

 
843.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noncurrent Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Accrued insurance
 
49.2

 
49.9

 
44.2

 
  Accrued retirement benefits
 
182.2

 
178.1

 
170.1

 
  Other long-term liabilities
 
64.4

 
72.5

 
53.4

 
Total noncurrent liabilities
 
295.8

 
300.5

 
267.7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stockholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Common stock
 
40.1

 
40.1

 
40.1

 
  Treasury stock
 
(27.4
)
 
(35.2
)
 
(37.6
)
 
  Paid-in capital
 
23.4

 
32.2

 
31.1

 
  Earnings invested in the business
 
1,134.8

 
983.6

 
948.7

 
  Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
(10.0
)
 
130.8

 
91.1

 
Total stockholders' equity
 
1,160.9

 
1,151.5

 
1,073.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
$
2,334.6

$
2,378.2

$
2,184.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STATISTICS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Working Capital
$
469.4

$
458.1

$
467.7

 
 Current Ratio
 
1.5

 
1.5

 
1.6

 
 Debt-to-capital %
 
0.1

%
0.9

%
0.1

%
 Global Days Sales Outstanding
 
55

 
55

 
55

 
 Year-to-Date Free Cash Flow
$
22.9

$
46.2

$
37.1

 

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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE 26 WEEKS ENDED JULY 1, 2018 AND JULY 2, 2017
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
2018
 
2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
13.7

$
30.9

Noncash adjustments:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
12.9

 
10.6

Provision for bad debts
 
1.5

 
2.9

Stock-based compensation
 
4.7

 
4.2

Loss on investment in Persol Holdings
 
28.8

 

Other, net
 
(2.6
)
 
(0.5
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
 
(25.8
)
 
(3.7
)
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash from operating activities
 
33.2

 
44.4

 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 
(10.3
)
 
(7.3
)
Other investing activities
 
(0.6
)
 

 
 
 
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities
 
(10.9
)
 
(7.3
)
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
Net change in short-term borrowings
 
(8.4
)
 
0.7

Dividend payments
 
(5.9
)
 
(5.8
)
Payments of tax withholding for stock awards
 
(6.2
)
 
(0.5
)
Other financing activities
 

 
(0.1
)
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash used in financing activities
 
(20.5
)
 
(5.7
)
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.2
)
 
 
 
 
 
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
 
1.7

 
31.2

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
 
36.9

 
34.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
$
38.6

$
65.5



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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
REVENUE FROM SERVICES
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Second Quarter (Americas, International and GTS)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
%
 
CC %
 
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
Change
 
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
$
981.2

$
970.1

 
1.1

%
1.1

%
Canada
 
37.0

 
34.6

 
6.8

 
2.6

 
Mexico
 
30.0

 
28.3

 
6.2

 
11.4

 
Puerto Rico
 
26.2

 
17.6

 
49.0

 
49.0

 
Brazil
 
9.0

 
12.7

 
(29.1
)
 
(22.6
)
 
Total Americas
 
1,083.4

 
1,063.3

 
1.9

 
2.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EMEA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
France
 
72.0

 
68.3

 
5.2

 
(2.6
)
 
Switzerland
 
52.8

 
53.9

 
(2.0
)
 
(1.7
)
 
Portugal
 
51.2

 
41.7

 
23.1

 
13.6

 
United Kingdom
 
28.5

 
20.8

 
37.0

 
28.9

 
Russia
 
25.6

 
24.0

 
6.5

 
15.4

 
Italy
 
19.3

 
15.7

 
23.0

 
14.4

 
Germany
 
14.8

 
14.6

 
0.5

 
(7.2
)
 
Ireland
 
11.7

 
7.4

 
58.4

 
46.4

 
Norway
 
9.2

 
8.4

 
10.4

 
4.3

 
Other
 
12.8

 
11.0

 
16.0

 
8.1

 
Total EMEA
 
297.9

 
265.8

 
12.0

 
7.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total APAC
 
5.6

 
4.5

 
24.2

 
23.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Kelly Services, Inc.
$
1,386.9

$
1,333.6

 
4.0

%
3.0

%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
REVENUE FROM SERVICES
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June Year to Date (Americas, International and GTS)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
%
 
CC %
 
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
Change
 
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
$
1,955.9

$
1,925.7

 
1.6

%
1.6

%
Canada
 
70.6

 
68.7

 
2.7

 
(1.6
)
 
Mexico
 
60.4

 
52.1

 
16.0

 
14.5

 
Puerto Rico
 
46.0

 
35.3

 
30.6

 
30.6

 
Brazil
 
18.5

 
26.0

 
(29.1
)
 
(25.4
)
 
Total Americas
 
2,151.4

 
2,107.8

 
2.1

 
1.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EMEA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
France
 
143.9

 
129.1

 
11.4

 
(0.1
)
 
Switzerland
 
102.5

 
102.2

 
0.3

 
(2.3
)
 
Portugal
 
102.3

 
78.0

 
31.3

 
17.5

 
United Kingdom
 
57.5

 
41.0

 
40.3

 
28.5

 
Russia
 
51.7

 
46.8

 
10.5

 
13.5

 
Italy
 
39.8

 
29.4

 
35.5

 
21.6

 
Germany
 
31.2

 
27.8

 
12.0

 
0.1

 
Ireland
 
23.0

 
15.1

 
51.8

 
36.0

 
Norway
 
17.6

 
16.0

 
10.0

 
3.1

 
Other
 
25.2

 
21.4

 
17.7

 
5.9

 
Total EMEA
 
594.7

 
506.8

 
17.3

 
8.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total APAC
 
10.7

 
8.7

 
22.1

 
19.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Kelly Services, Inc.
$
2,756.8

$
2,623.3

 
5.1

%
3.2

%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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 KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
 (UNAUDITED)
 (In millions of dollars except per share data)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Second Quarter
 
June Year to Date
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from operations
 
$
20.4

 
$
20.3

 
$
32.4

 
$
36.7

Restructuring charges (Note 1)
 

 

 

 
2.4

Adjusted earnings from operations
 
$
20.4

 
$
20.3

 
$
32.4

 
$
39.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Second Quarter
 
June Year to Date
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Income tax (benefit) expense
 
$
(15.6
)
 
$
1.5

 
$
(9.2
)
 
$
4.2

Tax benefit on investment in Persol Holdings (Note 2)
 
16.2

 

 
8.9

 

Tax expense on restructuring charges (Note 1)
 

 

 

 
0.7

Adjusted income tax expense (benefit)
 
$
0.6

 
$
1.5

 
$
(0.3
)
 
$
4.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Second Quarter
 
June Year to Date
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings (loss)
 
$
(15.4
)
 
$
18.7

 
$
13.7

 
$
30.9

Loss on investment in Persol Holdings, net of taxes (Note 2)
 
36.3

 

 
19.9

 

Restructuring charges, net of taxes (Note 1)
 

 

 

 
1.7

Adjusted net earnings
 
$
20.9

 
$
18.7

 
$
33.6

 
$
32.6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Second Quarter
 
June Year to Date
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
Per Share
 
Per Share
Net earnings (loss)
 
$
(0.40
)
 
$
0.47

 
$
0.35

 
$
0.78

Loss on investment in Persol Holdings, net of taxes (Note 2)
 
0.94

 

 
0.51

 

Restructuring charges, net of taxes (Note 1)
 

 

 

 
0.04

Adjusted net earnings
 
$
0.54

 
$
0.47

 
$
0.86

 
$
0.82


Note: Earnings per share amounts for each quarter are required to be computed independently and may not equal the amounts computed for the total year.

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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)

Management believes that the non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) information excluding the 2017 restructuring charges and 2018 loss on investment in Persol Holdings is useful to understand the Company's fiscal 2018 financial performance and increases comparability. Specifically, Management believes that removing the impact of these items allows for a more meaningful comparison of current period operating performance with the operating results of prior periods. These non-GAAP measures may have limitations as analytical tools because they exclude items which can have a material impact on cash flow and earnings per share. As a result, Management considers these measures, along with reported results, when it reviews and evaluates the Company's financial performance. Management believes that these measures provide greater transparency to investors and provide insight into how Management is evaluating the Company's financial performance. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

(1) Restructuring charges in 2017 represent costs related primarily to optimizing our GTS service delivery models to deliver expected cost savings.

(2) Loss on investment in Persol Holdings in 2018 represents the change in fair value of the investment during the period presented and the related tax benefit.





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Exhibit 99.2 Second Quarter 2018 August 8, 2018


 
Second Quarter Takeaways DELIVERING GROWTH  CONTINUED TOP‐LINE  GROWTH in Staffing Segments Revenue up 4.0%;  Americas revenue up 5% 3.0% in constant  International revenue up  currency  12%; 7% in constant  currency FOCUSING ON OUR  FUTURE Kelly Innovation Fund  makes inaugural  investment in Kenzie  Academy Aligning resources with  growth 2


 
Second Quarter 2018 Financial Summary Constant  Currency  Actual Results Change Change(1) Revenue $1.4B 4.0% 3.0% GP % 17.3%       10 bps Earnings from Operations $20.4M 0.1% (3.2)% ROS %1.5%             ‐ EPS ($0.40) ($0.87) • Revenue increase reflects continued growth in Americas Staffing and continued, although  slowing, performance in International Staffing • GP rate improvement from structural improvement in GTS GP rates and higher perm fees,  which was partially offset by customer mix in Americas Staffing and International Staffing • Earnings from operations on par with last year as GP increases are offset by expense  increases • EPS includes $0.94 unfavorable non‐cash impact from loss on equity investment due to  adoption of a required accounting standard effective in Q1 2018 ----- (1)Constant Currency represent year-over-year changes resulting from translating 2018 financial data into USD using 2017 exchange rates. 3


 
Second Quarter 2018 Financial Summary (Excluding Loss on investment in Persol Holdings) Constant  Currency  Actual Results Change Change(2) Revenue $1.4B 4.0% 3.0% GP % 17.3%       10 bps Earnings from Operations $20.4M 0.1% (3.2)% ROS % 1.5%              ‐ EPS(1) $0.54 $        0.07 • Revenue increase reflects continued growth in Americas Staffing and continued, although  slowing, performance in International Staffing • GP rate improvement from structural improvement in GTS GP rates and higher perm fees,  which was partially offset by customer mix in Americas Staffing and International Staffing • Earnings from operations on par with last year as GP increases are offset by expense  increases • EPS improves $0.07 or 15% ----- (1)Excludes $52.5 million loss on investment, $36.3 million net of income tax benefit or $0.94 per share, in Q2 2018. (2)Constant Currency represents year-over-year changes resulting from translating 2018 financial data into USD using 2017 exchange rates. 4


 
Second Quarter 2018 EPS Summary $ in Millions except per share data Second Quarter 2018 2017 Amount Per Share Amount Per Share Net earnings (loss)  $      (15.4)  $    (0.40)  $       18.7  $       0.47  Loss on investment in Persol Holdings, net of taxes (1)            36.3          0.94             ‐             ‐ Adjusted net earnings  $         20.9  $       0.54  $       18.7  $       0.47  • As adjusted, net earnings and EPS improve based on an improving income tax rate. Earnings  from Operations were flat as revenue growth and modest GP rate improvement were offset  by expense increases ----- (1)Loss on investment in Persol Holdings of $52.5 million, $36.3 million net of tax benefit or $0.94 per share in Q2 2018. 5


 
Second Quarter 2018 Revenue Growth Revenue Mix by Segment Revenue Growth by Segment 20% Reported Constant Currency 15% 11.6% 10% 36% 44% 6.6% 4.9% 5.2% 4.0% 5% 3.0% 21% 0% -0.9% -1.2% -5% Americas Staffing International Staffing Global Talent Solutions Total Americas Staffing International Staffing Global Talent Solutions • Americas Staffing revenue reflects the impact of the Teachers On Call acquisition, continuing  growth in KES and accelerating growth in PT specialties • International Staffing delivered strong growth across the regions in Europe 6


 
Second Quarter 2018 Gross Profit Growth Gross Profit Mix by Segment Gross Profit Growth by Segment Reported Constant Currency 15% 39% 45% 10% 8.3% 5.1% 4.5% 4.7% 4.5% 5% 4.2% 3.5% 4.0% 17% 0% Total Americas Staffing International Global Talent Staffing Solutions Americas Staffing International Staffing Global Talent Solutions -5% • Americas Staffing and International Staffing GP progress reflects top‐line growth and the  impact of higher perm fees, which was partially offset by GP rate declines due to changes in  customer mix • GTS GP reflects GP structural rate improvement on flat revenue 7


 
Second Quarter 2018 Gross Profit Rate 20.0% 19.5% 19.0% 18.5% 18.0% 20 bps 30 bps 17.5% 17.2% 17.3% (20 bps) (10 bps) 17.0% (10 bps) 16.5% 16.0% 15.5% 15.0% Q2 2017 GP Rate Global Talent Permanent Americas Staffing International FX Q2 2018 GP Rate Solutions Placement Income Staffing • GTS GP rates reflects a return to structural GP rate improvement from product mix • Higher perm fees in both Americas Staffing and International Staffing segments were  offset by declines in each segment’s temporary staffing GP rate 8


 
Second Quarter 2018 SG&A $ in Millions $240 $235 $230 $225 $7 $220 $220 $215 $2 $1 $1 $210 $209 $205 $200 $195 $190 Q2 2017 SG&A FX Global Talent Solutions Corporate Americas Staffing Q2 2018 SG&A • Americas Staffing expenses were up due to additional resources added as a result  of the current talent supply environment, as well as the addition of Teachers On  Call • Corporate expense reflects the impact of a one‐time $2.5 million benefit in 2017  executive compensation expenses 9


 
Second Quarter 2018 Conversion Rate $ in Millions 2018 2017 Gross Earnings Conversion Gross Earnings Conversion Change  Profit from Ops Rate(1) Profit from Ops Rate(1) (bps) Americas Staffing $            108.5 $               17.8 16.4%$             103.8 $               20.4 19.7%      (330) Global Talent Solutions                  92.7                  17.7 19.1%                  88.7                  15.3 17.2%       190 International Staffing                  39.9                    6.4 16.0%                  36.8                    4.1 11.2%       480 Total Company $            240.5 $               20.4 8.5%$             228.8 $               20.3 8.9%        (40) • Americas Staffing conversion rate reflects the impact of higher expenses – although top line growth continues • GTS conversion rate reflects improved GP rate combined with improved leverage • International Staffing conversion rate reflects growing GP and effective cost  management • Total Company conversion rate decline reflects the impact of modest GP rate  improvement which was more than offset by higher expenses ----- (1)Conversion rate represents earnings from operations as a percent of gross profit, or return on gross profit. 10


 
Second Quarter 2018 Balance Sheet Data $ in Millions Accounts Receivable Net Debt $1,500 $15 $1,287 $1,300 $1,249 $1,188 $10 $10 $1,100 $900 $5 $700 $2 $1 $500 $0 2017 Q2 2017 2018 Q2 2017 Q2 2017 2018 Q2 • DSO is in line with both Q2 2017 and year‐end 2017 • Quarter end debt was $2 million compared to $10 million at year end 11


 
Outlook – Third Quarter 2018  Revenue up 2% to 3% YOY • 50 basis point unfavorable impact due to currency • Includes impact from the sale of our healthcare staffing business • Impact of revenue recognition not expected to be material  Gross profit rate up YOY and sequentially  SG&A up 4% to 5% YOY  Impact of the new standard related to accounting for equity  investments effective in Q1 2018 is recognized below Earnings from  Operations and is not included in the 2018 Outlook 12


 
2018 Outlook – Full Year  Revenue up 3.5% to 4.5% YOY • 70 basis point improvement due to currency • Includes impact from acquisition of Teachers On Call, net of the  sale of our healthcare staffing business • Impact of revenue recognition not expected to be material  Gross profit rate flat YOY  SG&A up 3.0% to 4.0% YOY • Includes impact of additional spending on technology and  efficiency initiatives  Annual tax rate in middle single digits • Reflects impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act • Excludes investment in Persol Holdings gain/loss   Impact of the new standard related to accounting for equity  investments effective in Q1 2018 is recognized below Earnings from  Operations and is not included in the 2018 Outlook 13


 
Developments and Initiatives Driving Improvement  Acquired Teachers On Call (6th largest educational staffing firm in  the U.S.) in September 2017  Further strengthens Kelly’s #1 leadership position in the K‐12  staffing market  Complements KES geographic footprint and opens doors for new  services and revenue, including early child care centers  Formed partnership with InGenesis in sale of US healthcare staffing  business in Q1 2018  Partnership allowed Kelly to monetize business and deploy resources  towards other areas where Kelly has scale or specialization  Seed funding provided to Kenzie Academy, a tech apprenticeship  program that develops modern tech workers  Inaugural investment from the Kelly Innovation Fund  14


 
Non-GAAP Measures Management believes that the non‐GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) information excluding 2018 loss on investment in Persol Holdings is useful to understand the Company's fiscal 2018 financial performance and increases comparability. Specifically, Management believes that removing the impact of this item allows for a more meaningful comparison of current period operating performance with the operating results of prior periods. This non‐GAAP measures may have limitations as analytical tools because it excludes items which can have a material impact on cash flow and earnings per share. As a result, Management considers this measure, along withreportedresults,whenitreviewsandevaluatesthe Company's financial performance. Management believes that this measure provides greater transparency to investors and provides insight into how Management is evaluating the Company's financial performance. Non‐GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measures is included with our earnings release dated August 8, 2018 and is available on our Investor Relations website. 15


 
Safe Harbor Statement This release contains statements that are forward looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and uncertainties. These factors include, but are not limited to, competitive market pressures including pricing and technology introductions and disruptions, changing market and economic conditions, our ability to achieve our business strategy, the risk of damage to our brand, the risk our intellectual property assets could be infringed upon or compromised, our ability to successfully develop new service offerings, our exposure to risks associated with services outside traditional staffing, including business process outsourcing, our increasing dependency on third parties for the execution of critical functions, the risks associated with past and future acquisitions, exposure to risks associated with investments in equity affiliates including PersolKelly Asia Pacific, material changes in demand from or loss of large corporate customers as well as changes in their buying practices, risks particular to doing business with government or government contractors, risks associated with conducting business in foreign countries, including foreign currency fluctuations, the exposure to potential market and currency exchange risks relating to our investment in Persol Holdings, risks associated with violations of anti‐corruption, trade protection and other laws and regulations, availability of qualified full‐time employees, availability of temporary workers with appropriate skills required by customers, liabilities for employment‐related claims and losses, including class action lawsuits and collective actions, risks arising from failure to preserve the privacy of information entrusted to us or to meet our obligations under global privacy laws, the risk of cyber attacks or other breaches of network or information technology security, our ability to sustain critical business applications through our key data centers, our ability to effectively implement and manage our information technology projects, our ability to maintain adequate financial and management processes and controls, risk of potential impairment charges triggered by adverse industry developments or operational circumstances, unexpected changes in claim trends on workers’ compensation, unemployment, disability and medical benefit plans, the impact of changes in laws and regulations (including federal, state and international tax laws), competition law risks, the risk of additional tax or unclaimed property liabilities in excess of our estimates, our ability to maintain specified financial covenants in our bank facilities to continue to access credit markets, and other risks, uncertainties and factors discussed in this release and in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from any forward‐looking statements contained herein, and we have no intention to update these statements. 16