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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number 0-1088
KELLY SERVICES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
 
38-1510762
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

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)

No Change
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] 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 shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes [X] No [  ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer [X]
Accelerated filer [ ]
Non-accelerated filer [  ] (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company [  ]
Emerging growth company [  ]
 
The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrant’s second fiscal quarter of 2017 was approximately $702.3 million.
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. [  ]



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes [  ] No [X]
At October 29, 2018, 35,434,862 shares of Class A and 3,432,072 shares of Class B common stock of the Registrant were outstanding.


KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
 
Page Number
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

3

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars except per share data)
 
 
13 Weeks Ended
 
39 Weeks Ended
 
September 30,
2018
 
October 1,
2017
 
September 30,
2018
 
October 1,
2017
Revenue from services
$
1,342.4

 
$
1,328.8

 
$
4,099.2

 
$
3,952.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of services
1,103.3

 
1,098.1

 
3,381.4

 
3,261.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit
239.1

 
230.7

 
717.8

 
691.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
217.2

 
212.5

 
663.5

 
636.2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from operations
21.9

 
18.2

 
54.3

 
54.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain (loss) on investment in Persol Holdings
15.8

 
—

 
(13.0
)
 
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other expense, net
(0.7
)
 
(0.4
)
 
(1.8
)
 
(2.5
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings before taxes and equity in net earnings (loss) of affiliate
37.0

 
17.8

 
39.5

 
52.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax expense (benefit)
5.9

 
(4.1
)
 
(3.3
)
 
0.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings before equity in net earnings (loss) of affiliate
31.1

 
21.9

 
42.8

 
52.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in net earnings (loss) of affiliate
2.0

 
1.1

 
4.0

 
1.6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
33.1

 
$
23.0

 
$
46.8

 
$
53.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
$
0.84

 
$
0.59

 
$
1.20

 
$
1.38

Diluted earnings per share
$
0.84

 
$
0.58

 
$
1.19

 
$
1.37

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends per share
$
0.075

 
$
0.075

 
$
0.225

 
$
0.225

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average shares outstanding (millions):
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Basic
38.8

 
38.3

 
38.7

 
38.3

Diluted
38.9

 
38.8

 
38.8

 
38.8

 
See accompanying unaudited Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

4

KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars)
 
 
13 Weeks Ended
 
39 Weeks Ended
 
September 30,
2018
 
October 1,
2017
 
September 30,
2018
 
October 1,
2017
Net earnings
$
33.1

 
$
23.0

 
$
46.8

 
$
53.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax benefit of $0.9, tax expense of $0.2, tax benefit of $0.3 and tax expense of $0.3, respectively
(7.0
)
 
3.4

 
(7.8
)
 
16.0

Less: Reclassification adjustments included in net earnings
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Foreign currency translation adjustments
(7.0
)
 
3.4

 
(7.8
)
 
16.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains on investment, net of tax expense of $12.9 and $21.9 in 2017, respectively
—

 
28.8

 
—

 
48.6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
(7.0
)
 
32.2

 
(7.8
)
 
64.6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
$
26.1

 
$
55.2

 
$
39.0

 
$
118.5

 
See accompanying unaudited Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

5

KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions) 
ASSETS
September 30,
2018
 
December 31,
2017
CURRENT ASSETS:
 
 
 
Cash and equivalents
$
20.8

 
$
32.5

Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $12.4 and $12.9, respectively
1,294.0

 
1,286.7

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
68.0

 
65.1

Total current assets
1,382.8

 
1,384.3

 
 
 
 
NONCURRENT ASSETS:
 
 
 
Property and equipment:
 
 
 
Property and equipment
290.7

 
291.8

Accumulated depreciation
(205.7
)
 
(205.7
)
Net property and equipment
85.0

 
86.1

Deferred taxes
196.5

 
183.4

Goodwill
107.3

 
107.1

Investment in Persol Holdings
213.6

 
228.1

Investment in equity affiliate
120.3

 
117.4

Other assets
287.6

 
271.8

Total noncurrent assets
1,010.3

 
993.9

 
 
 
 
TOTAL ASSETS
$
2,393.1

 
$
2,378.2

See accompanying unaudited Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


6

KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions) 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
September 30,
2018
 
December 31,
2017
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
Short-term borrowings
$
8.1

 
$
10.2

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
497.0

 
537.7

Accrued payroll and related taxes
304.7

 
287.4

Accrued insurance
25.9

 
25.7

Income and other taxes
66.5

 
65.2

Total current liabilities
902.2

 
926.2

 
 
 
 
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
Accrued insurance
50.2

 
49.9

Accrued retirement benefits
186.9

 
178.1

Other long-term liabilities
68.0

 
72.5

Total noncurrent liabilities
305.1

 
300.5

 
 
 
 
Commitments and contingencies (see contingencies footnote)


 


 
 
 
 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
 
 
 
Capital stock, $1.00 par value
 
 
 
Class A common stock, shares issued 36.6 at 2018 and 2017
36.6

 
36.6

Class B common stock, shares issued 3.5 at 2018 and 2017
3.5

 
3.5

Treasury stock, at cost
 
 
 
Class A common stock, 1.3 shares at 2018 and 1.7 shares at 2017
(26.7
)
 
(34.6
)
Class B common stock
(0.6
)
 
(0.6
)
Paid-in capital
25.0

 
32.2

Earnings invested in the business
1,165.0

 
983.6

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(17.0
)
 
130.8

Total stockholders’ equity
1,185.8

 
1,151.5

 
 
 
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
2,393.1

 
$
2,378.2

See accompanying unaudited Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

7

KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars)
 
13 Weeks Ended
 
39 Weeks Ended
 
September 30,
2018
 
October 1,
2017
 
September 30,
2018
 
October 1,
2017
Capital Stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Class A common stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
36.6

 
$
36.6

 
$
36.6

 
$
36.6

Conversions from Class B
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Balance at end of period
36.6

 
36.6

 
36.6

 
36.6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Class B common stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
3.5

 
3.5

 
3.5

 
3.5

Conversions to Class A
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Balance at end of period
3.5

 
3.5

 
3.5

 
3.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Treasury Stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Class A common stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
(26.8
)
 
(37.0
)
 
(34.6
)
 
(38.4
)
Issuance of stock awards
0.1

 
2.4

 
7.9

 
3.8

Balance at end of period
(26.7
)
 
(34.6
)
 
(26.7
)
 
(34.6
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Class B common stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
(0.6
)
 
(0.6
)
 
(0.6
)
 
(0.6
)
Issuance of stock awards
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Balance at end of period
(0.6
)
 
(0.6
)
 
(0.6
)
 
(0.6
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Paid-in Capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
23.4

 
31.1

 
32.2

 
28.6

Issuance of stock awards
1.6

 
(1.1
)
 
(7.2
)
 
1.4

Balance at end of period
25.0

 
30.0

 
25.0

 
30.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings Invested in the Business
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
1,134.8

 
948.7

 
983.6

 
923.6

Cumulative-effect adjustment from adoption of ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments
—

 
—

 
140.0

 
—

Cumulative-effect adjustment from adoption of ASU 2014-09, Revenue
—

 
—

 
3.4

 
—

Net earnings
33.1

 
23.0

 
46.8

 
53.9

Dividends
(2.9
)
 
(2.9
)
 
(8.8
)
 
(8.7
)
Balance at end of period
1,165.0

 
968.8

 
1,165.0

 
968.8

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
(10.0
)
 
91.1

 
130.8

 
58.7

Cumulative-effect adjustment from adoption of ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments
—

 
—

 
(140.0
)
 


Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
(7.0
)
 
32.2

 
(7.8
)
 
64.6

Balance at end of period
(17.0
)
 
123.3

 
(17.0
)
 
123.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ Equity at end of period
$
1,185.8

 
$
1,127.0

 
$
1,185.8

 
$
1,127.0

See accompanying unaudited Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

8

KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars)
 
39 Weeks Ended
 
September 30,
2018
 
October 1,
2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
46.8

 
$
53.9

Noncash adjustments:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
19.5

 
16.5

Provision for bad debts
1.3

 
3.6

Stock-based compensation
6.7

 
6.8

Loss on investment in Persol Holdings
13.0

 
—

Other, net
(5.0
)
 
(2.3
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition
(49.0
)
 
(45.5
)
 
 
 
 
Net cash from operating activities
33.3

 
33.0

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(17.9
)
 
(14.7
)
Acquisition of company, net of cash received
—

 
(37.2
)
Investment in equity securities
(5.0
)
 
—

(Loan to) proceeds from repayment of loan to equity affiliate
(2.9
)
 
0.6

Other investing activities
(0.8
)
 
—

 
 
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities
(26.6
)
 
(51.3
)
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Net change in short-term borrowings
(1.9
)
 
23.9

Dividend payments
(8.8
)
 
(8.7
)
Payments of tax withholding for stock awards
(6.3
)
 
(1.7
)
Other financing activities
—

 
(0.1
)
 
 
 
 
Net cash (used in) from financing activities
(17.0
)
 
13.4

 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(0.7
)
 
(2.3
)
 
 
 
 
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(11.0
)
 
(7.2
)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
36.9

 
34.3

 
 
 
 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period (1)
$
25.9

 
$
27.1

(1) The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to the amounts reported in our consolidated balance sheets:
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
20.8

 
$
22.2

Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets
0.5

 
0.6

Noncurrent assets:
 
 
 
Restricted cash included in other assets
4.6

 
4.3

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
$
25.9

 
$
27.1

See accompanying unaudited Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

9

KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

1.  Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Kelly Services, Inc. (the “Company,” “Kelly,” “we” or “us”) have been prepared in accordance with Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and do not include all the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of the results of the interim periods, have been made. The results of operations for such interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results of operations for a full year. The unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 20, 2018 (the 2017 consolidated financial statements). The Company’s third fiscal quarter ended on September 30, 2018 (2018) and October 1, 2017 (2017), each of which contained 13 weeks. The corresponding September year to date periods for 2018 and 2017 each contained 39 weeks.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses for the 13 and 39 weeks ended October 1, 2017 include a $2.8 million and $1.4 million, respectively, benefit resulting from an out-of-period correction of expenses that were overstated in prior periods. The out-of-period errors and adjustments did not have a material effect on any of the periods impacted.

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statements to conform to the current year’s presentation.

2.  Revenue
Adoption of ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers

On January 1, 2018, we adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), using the modified retrospective method applied to those contracts which were not completed as of January 1, 2018. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018 are presented under ASC 606, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historic accounting under ASC 605.

We recorded a net increase to opening earnings invested in the business of $3.4 million as of January 1, 2018 due to the cumulative impact of adopting ASC 606. The impact is primarily driven by the deferral of contract costs related to our customer contracts of $5.2 million, partially offset by deferring revenue billed at a point in time for services performed over time of $0.6 million and a deferred tax liability of $1.2 million. As of and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2018, the consolidated financial statements were not materially impacted as a result of the application of Topic 606 compared to Topic 605.

Revenue Recognition

Revenues are recognized when control of the promised services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those services. Our revenues are recorded net of any sales, value added, or similar taxes collected from our customers.

We generate revenue from: the hourly sales of services by our temporary employees to customers (“staffing solutions” revenue), the recruiting of permanent employees for our customers (“permanent placement” revenue), and through our talent fulfillment and outcome-based activities (“talent solutions” and “outcome-based services” revenue).

We record revenues from sales of services and the related direct costs in accordance with the accounting guidance on reporting revenue gross as a principal versus net as an agent. When Kelly is the principal, we demonstrate control over the service by being the employer of record for the individuals performing the service, by being primarily responsible to our customers and by having a level of discretion in establishing pricing in which the gross amount is recorded as revenues. When Kelly arranges for other contingent labor suppliers and/or service providers to perform services for the customer, we do not control those services before they are transferred, and therefore, the amounts billed to our customers are net of the amounts paid to the secondary suppliers/service providers and the net amount is recorded as revenues.


10
KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(UNAUDITED)

Staffing Solutions Revenue

Staffing solutions can be branch-delivered (Americas and EMEA regions) or centrally delivered (within Global Talent Solutions (“GTS”)). Our Americas Staffing segment is organized to deliver services in a number of specialty staffing solutions, which are summarized as: commercial, specialized professional/technical (“PT”) and educational staffing. Staffing solutions contracts are short-term in nature. Billings are generally negotiated and invoiced on a per-hour or per-unit basis as the temporary staffing services are transferred to the customer. Revenue from the majority of our staffing solutions services continues to be recognized over time as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the services we provide. We have applied the practical expedient to recognize revenue for these services over the term of the agreement in proportion to the amount we have the right to invoice the customer.

Permanent Placement Revenue

Permanent placement solutions can be branch-delivered (Americas and EMEA regions) or centrally delivered (within GTS). Our permanent placement revenue is recorded at the point in time the permanent placement candidate begins full-time employment. On the candidate start date, the customer accepts the candidate and can direct the use of the candidate as well as obtains the significant risk and rewards of the candidate.  As such, we consider this the point the control transfers to the customer.

Talent Solutions and Outcome-Based Services Revenue

In addition to centrally delivered staffing services, our GTS segment also includes talent solutions (contingent workforce outsourcing “CWO”, payroll process outsourcing “PPO” and recruitment process outsourcing “RPO”) and outcome-based services (business process outsourcing “BPO”, KellyConnect, career transition/outplacement services and talent advisory services). Billings are generally negotiated and invoiced on a measure of time (hours, weeks, months) or per-unit basis for our services performed. We continue to recognize revenue from the majority of our talent solutions services and our outcome-based services over time as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the services we provide. We have applied the practical expedient to recognize revenue for these services over the term of the agreement in proportion to the amount we have the right to invoice the customer.


11
KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(UNAUDITED)

The following table presents our segment revenues disaggregated by service type (in millions):
 
 
Third Quarter
 
September Year to Date
 
 
2018
 
2018
Branch-Delivered Staffing
 
 
 
 
Americas Staffing
 
 
 
 
Staffing Solutions
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
$
424.3

 
$
1,237.2

Educational Staffing
 
57.7

 
297.8

Professional/Technical
 
68.8

 
206.3

Permanent Placement
 
11.0

 
28.8

Total Americas Staffing
 
561.8

 
1,770.1

 
 
 
 
 
International Staffing
 
 
 
 
Staffing Solutions
 
270.4

 
826.4

Permanent Placement
 
6.8

 
22.1

Total International Staffing
 
277.2

 
848.5

 
 
 
 
 
Global Talent Solutions
 
 
 
 
Talent Fulfillment
 
 
 
 
Staffing Solutions
 
279.0

 
851.5

Permanent Placement
 
0.6

 
1.4

Talent Solutions
 
94.0

 
267.9

Total Talent Fulfillment
 
373.6

 
1,120.8

 
 
 
 
 
Outcome-Based Services
 
134.0

 
373.3

Total Global Talent Solutions
 
507.6

 
1,494.1

 
 
 
 
 
Total Intersegment
 
(4.2
)
 
(13.5
)
 
 
 
 
 
Total Revenue from Services
 
$
1,342.4

 
$
4,099.2



12
KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(UNAUDITED)

Our operations are subject to different economic and regulatory environments depending on geographic location. Our GTS segment operates in Americas, EMEA and APAC regions. In the third quarter of 2018 and 2017, GTS made up $490.4 million and $489.2 million in total Americas, respectively, $11.0 million and $8.9 million in total EMEA, respectively, and the entire balance in APAC. For September year to date in 2018 and 2017, GTS made up $1,442.9 million and $1,456.9 million in total Americas, respectively, $34.3 million and $25.3 million in total EMEA, respectively, and the entire balance in APAC. The below table presents our revenues disaggregated by geography (in millions):
 
 
Third Quarter
 
September Year to Date
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Americas
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
 
$
942.5

 
$
941.1

 
$
2,898.4

 
$
2,866.8

Canada
 
37.0

 
37.1

 
107.6

 
105.8

Mexico
 
32.3

 
32.9

 
92.7

 
85.0

Puerto Rico
 
28.2

 
15.9

 
74.2

 
51.2

Brazil
 
8.1

 
12.3

 
26.6

 
38.3

Total Americas
 
1,048.1

 
1,039.3

 
3,199.5

 
3,147.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EMEA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
France
 
68.8

 
73.0

 
212.7

 
202.1

Switzerland
 
53.8

 
59.1

 
156.3

 
161.3

Portugal
 
48.2

 
46.0

 
150.5

 
124.0

United Kingdom
 
28.1

 
23.3

 
85.6

 
64.3

Russia
 
24.0

 
22.5

 
75.7

 
69.3

Italy
 
18.3

 
15.9

 
58.1

 
45.3

Germany
 
13.8

 
15.5

 
45.0

 
43.3

Ireland
 
11.3

 
8.3

 
34.3

 
23.4

Norway
 
8.8

 
8.9

 
26.4

 
24.9

Other
 
13.0

 
12.1

 
38.2

 
33.5

Total EMEA
 
288.1

 
284.6

 
882.8

 
791.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total APAC
 
6.2

 
4.9

 
16.9

 
13.6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Kelly Services, Inc.
 
$
1,342.4

 
$
1,328.8

 
$
4,099.2

 
$
3,952.1


Variable Consideration

Certain customers may receive cash-based incentives or credits, which are accounted for as a form of variable consideration. We estimate these amounts based on the expected or likely amount to be provided to customers and reduce revenues recognized to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal of such adjustment will not occur. Provisions for sales allowances (billing adjustments related to errors, service issues and compromises on billing disputes), based on historical experience, are recognized at the time the related sale is recognized as a reduction in revenue from services.

Payment Terms

Customer payments are typically due within 60 days of invoicing, but may be shorter or longer depending on contract terms. Management does not assess whether a contract has a significant financing component if the expectation at contract inception is that the period between payment by the customer and the transfer of the services to the customer will be less than one year. We do not have any significant financing components or extended payment terms.


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Deferred Revenue

Items which are billed to the customer at a point in time, rather than billed over time as the services are delivered to the customer, are assessed for potential revenue deferral. At this time, the balance of the contract liability as well as the amount of revenue recognized in the reporting period that was included in the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of the period is not material.

Deferred Costs

Sales commissions paid at initial contract inception and upon contract renewal by our sales team are considered incremental and recoverable costs of obtaining a contract with a customer. The sales commissions (and related fringe benefits such as taxes and benefits) are deferred and then amortized on a straight-line basis over an appropriate period of benefit that we have determined to be contract duration. We determined the period of benefit by taking into consideration our customer contracts and other relevant factors. Anticipated renewal periods are not included in the amortization period of the initial commission. Amortization expense is included in SG&A expenses on the consolidated statements of earnings. As a practical expedient, sales commissions with amortization periods of 12 months or less are expensed as incurred. These costs are recorded in SG&A expenses on the consolidated statements of earnings.

Deferred sales commissions, which are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet, were $2.4 million as of third quarter-end 2018 and $3.2 million as of January 1, 2018. Amortization expense for the deferred costs was $0.4 million and $1.2 million for the third quarter and September year to date 2018, respectively. For the third quarter and September year to date 2018, there was no impairment loss in relation to the costs capitalized.

Occasionally, fulfillment costs are incurred after obtaining a contract in order to generate a resource that will be used to provide our services. These costs are considered incremental and recoverable costs to fulfill our contract with the customer. These costs to fulfill a contract are deferred and then amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of benefit that we have determined to be the average length of assignment of the employees. We determined the period of benefit by taking into consideration our customer contracts, attrition rates and other relevant factors. Amortization expense is included in SG&A expenses on the consolidated statements of earnings.

Deferred fulfillment costs, which are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheet, were $4.0 million as of third quarter-end 2018 and $2.0 million as of January 1, 2018. Amortization expense for the deferred costs was $4.1 million and $8.7 million for the third quarter and September year to date 2018, respectively. For the third quarter and September year to date 2018, there was no impairment loss in relation to the costs capitalized.

Unsatisfied Performance Obligations

The Company does not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for (i) contracts with an original expected length of one year or less and (ii) contracts for which we recognize revenue at the amount to which we have the right to invoice for services performed.

3.  Acquisition and Disposition
Acquisition

On September 5, 2017, Kelly Services USA, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Teachers On Call, Inc. (“TOC”), an educational staffing firm in the U.S. for a purchase price of $41.0 million. Under terms of the purchase agreement, the purchase price was adjusted for cash held by TOC at the closing date less an estimated working capital adjustment resulting in the Company paying cash of $39.0 million at closing. In the first quarter of 2018, the Company paid a working capital adjustment of $0.2 million, resulting in an increase of goodwill (see Goodwill footnote).

Goodwill generated from this acquisition is primarily attributable to expected synergies from combining operations and expanding market potential, and is assigned to the Americas Staffing reporting unit. The amount of goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes is approximately $18.8 million as of the third quarter-end 2018. An indemnification asset of $2.8 million was recognized as of the acquisition date related to pre-acquisition tax liabilities. As of the third quarter-end 2018, the

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indemnification asset is $0.1 million with the change driven by cash received from the seller to pay pre-acquisition tax liabilities.

Disposition

On September 21, 2018, Kelly Services entered into an agreement with TrustPoint International, LLC to sell the assets related to the Company’s legal staffing and legal management services business. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2018. The assets related to the sale that are included on the consolidated balance sheet are immaterial for held for sale disclosure.

4. Investment in Persol Holdings

The Company has a yen-denominated investment in the common stock of Persol Holdings, the Company’s joint venture partner in PersolKelly Asia Pacific. As our investment is a noncontrolling interest in Persol Holdings, this investment is recorded at fair value based on the quoted market price of Persol Holdings stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange as of the period end (see Fair Value Measurements footnote). The Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-01 and as a result, effective January 1, 2018, all changes in fair value on the investment are recognized in net earnings which previously were recorded in other comprehensive income.

Accordingly, for the third quarter-end and September year to date 2018, a gain on the investment of $15.8 million and a loss on the investment of $13.0 million, respectively, was recorded entirely in the gain (loss) on investment in Persol Holdings in the consolidated statements of earnings. During the third quarter-end and September year to date 2017, an unrealized gain, net of tax, of $28.8 million and $48.6 million, respectively, was recorded in other comprehensive income, and in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a component of stockholders’ equity. A cumulative catch-up adjustment of the prior net unrealized gains previously recorded in other comprehensive income, and in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a component of stockholders’ equity, was recorded in earnings invested in the business as of January 1, 2018 for $140.0 million, net of $69.9 million of taxes.

5.  Investment in Equity Affiliate
The Company has a 49% ownership interest in PersolKelly Asia Pacific. The operating results of the Company’s interest in PersolKelly Asia Pacific are accounted for on a one-quarter lag under the equity method and are reported in the equity in net earnings (loss) of affiliate in the consolidated statements of earnings. This investment is evaluated for indicators of impairment on a periodic basis or whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount may be other-than-temporarily impaired. If we conclude that there is an other-than-temporary impairment of this equity investment, we will adjust the carrying amount of the investment to the current fair value.
The investment in equity affiliate on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet totaled $120.3 million as of third quarter-end 2018 and $117.4 million as of year-end 2017. The net amount due from PersolKelly Asia Pacific, a related party, was $2.8 million as of the third quarter-end 2018 including a loan made to PersolKelly Asia Pacific for $2.9 million in the third quarter to fund working capital requirements. The net amount due to PersolKelly Asia Pacific was $2.3 million as of year-end 2017. The amount included in trade accounts payable for staffing services provided by PersolKelly Asia Pacific as a supplier to CWO programs was $1.6 million as of third quarter-end 2018 and $2.5 million as of year-end 2017.
6.  Fair Value Measurements
Trade accounts receivable, short-term borrowings, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and accrued payroll and related taxes approximate their fair values due to the short-term maturities of these assets and liabilities.
Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following tables present assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis on the consolidated balance sheet as of third quarter-end 2018 and year-end 2017 by fair value hierarchy level, as described below.
Level 1 measurements consist of unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 measurements include quoted prices in markets that are not active or model inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Level 3 measurements include significant unobservable inputs.

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Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
As of Third Quarter-End 2018
Description
 
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
 
(In millions of dollars)
Money market funds
 
$
4.5

 
$
4.5

 
$
—

 
$
—

Investment in Persol Holdings
 
213.6

 
213.6

 
—

 
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets at fair value
 
$
218.1

 
$
218.1

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
 
Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
As of Year-End 2017
Description
 
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
 
(In millions of dollars)
Money market funds
 
$
4.3

 
$
4.3

 
$
—

 
$
—

Investment in Persol Holdings
 
228.1

 
228.1

 
—

 
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets at fair value
 
$
232.4

 
$
232.4

 
$
—

 
$
—

Money market funds as of third quarter-end 2018 and 2017 represent investments in money market accounts, all of which are restricted as to use and included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. The money market funds that are restricted as to use account for the majority of our restricted cash balance and represents cash balances that are required to be maintained to fund disability claims in California. The valuations of money market funds were based on quoted market prices of those accounts as of the respective period end. 
The valuation of the investment in Persol Holdings is based on the quoted market price of Persol Holdings stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange as of the period end. Effective January 1, 2018, the changes in fair value of this investment are recorded in the consolidated statements of earnings (see Investment in Persol Holdings footnote). In 2017, changes in fair value were recorded in other comprehensive income, and in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a component of stockholders’ equity. The cost of this yen-denominated investment, which fluctuates based on foreign exchange rates, was $18.2 million as of the third quarter-end 2018 and $18.4 million at year-end 2017.

Equity Investment Without Readily Determinable Fair Value

The Company made a minority investment in Business Talent Group, LLC in the third quarter of 2018, which is included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. This investment is measured using the measurement alternative for equity investments without a readily determinable fair value. The measurement alternative represents cost, less impairment, plus or minus observable price changes. The carrying amount of $5.0 million represents the purchase price. There have been no adjustments to the carrying amount or impairments.

7. Goodwill
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill as of third quarter-end 2018 are included in the table below. See Acquisition and Disposition footnote for a description of the change in goodwill.
 
As of Year-End 2017
 
Additions to Goodwill
 
As of Third Quarter-End 2018
 
(In millions of dollars)
Americas Staffing
$
44.6

 
$
0.2

 
$
44.8

Global Talent Solutions
62.5

 
—

 
62.5

International Staffing
—

 
—

 
—

 
$
107.1

 
$
0.2

 
$
107.3


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8.  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, for the third quarter and September year to date 2018 and 2017 are included in the table below. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits. See Investment in Persol Holdings footnote for a description of the cumulative-effect adjustment from the adoption of ASU 2016-01.
 
Third Quarter
 
September Year to Date
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
(In millions of dollars)
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
(7.7
)
 
$
(10.7
)
 
$
(6.9
)
 
$
(23.3
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before classifications
(7.0
)
 
3.4

 
(7.8
)
 
16.0

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)
(7.0
)
 
3.4

 
(7.8
)
 
16.0

Ending balance
(14.7
)
 
(7.3
)
 
(14.7
)
 
(7.3
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains and losses on investment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
—

 
103.6

 
140.0

 
83.8

Cumulative-effect adjustment from adoption of ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments
—

 
—

 
(140.0
)
 
—

Other comprehensive income (loss) before classifications
—

 
28.8

 
—

 
48.6

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)
—

 
28.8

 
(140.0
)
 
48.6

Ending balance
—

 
132.4

 
—

 
132.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pension liability adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
(2.3
)
 
(1.8
)
 
(2.3
)
 
(1.8
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before classifications
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Ending balance
(2.3
)
 
(1.8
)
 
(2.3
)
 
(1.8
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
$
(17.0
)
 
$
123.3

 
$
(17.0
)
 
$
123.3



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9.  Earnings Per Share
The reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per share on common stock for the third quarter and September year to date 2018 and 2017 follows (in millions of dollars except per share data):
 
Third Quarter
 
September Year to Date
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Net earnings
$
33.1

 
$
23.0

 
$
46.8

 
$
53.9

Less: earnings allocated to participating securities
(0.4
)
 
(0.3
)
 
(0.5
)
 
(0.9
)
Net earnings available to common shareholders
$
32.7

 
$
22.7

 
$
46.3

 
$
53.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average shares outstanding (millions):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
38.8

 
38.3

 
38.7

 
38.3

Dilutive share awards
0.1

 
0.5

 
0.1

 
0.5

Diluted
38.9

 
38.8

 
38.8

 
38.8

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
$
0.84

 
$
0.59

 
$
1.20

 
$
1.38

Diluted earnings per share
$
0.84

 
$
0.58

 
$
1.19

 
$
1.37

Potentially dilutive shares outstanding are primarily related to performance shares for the third quarter and September year to date 2018 and 2017.

10.  Stock-Based Compensation
For the third quarter of 2018, the Company recognized stock compensation expense of $2.0 million, and related tax benefit of $0.8 million. For the third quarter 2017, the Company recognized stock compensation expense of $2.6 million, and related tax benefit of $1.5 million. For September year to date 2018, the Company recognized stock compensation expense of $6.7 million, and related tax benefit of $4.0 million. For September year to date 2017, the Company recognized stock compensation expense of $6.8 million, and related tax benefit of $3.3 million.
Performance Shares
During 2018, the Company granted performance awards associated with the Company’s Class A stock to certain senior officers. The payment of performance shares, which will be satisfied with the issuance of shares out of treasury stock, is contingent upon the achievement of specific operating and pretax earnings and total shareholder return (“TSR”) goals over a stated period of time. The maximum number of performance shares that may be earned is 200% of the target shares originally granted. These awards have a three-year performance period and will cliff vest after the approval by the Compensation Committee, if not forfeited by the recipient. No dividends are paid on these performance shares.
The financial measure performance shares may be earned upon the achievement of two financial goals. For each of the two financial measures, there are annual goals set in February of each year, with the total award payout for 2018 grants based on a cumulative measure of the 2018, 2019 and 2020 goals. Accordingly, the Company remeasures the fair value of the 2018 and 2017 financial measure performance shares each reporting period until the third year goals are set, after which the grant date fair value will be fixed for the remaining performance period. As of third quarter-end 2018, for both the financial measure performance shares granted in 2018 and 2017, the current fair value for the financial measure performance shares was $23.17. In addition, during the first quarter 2018, the final year of goals was set for the performance shares granted in 2016. Therefore, the grant date fair value for the 2016 financial measure performance shares was set at $28.40, and will remain fixed for the remaining performance period.
TSR performance shares may be earned based on the Company’s TSR relative to the S&P SmallCap 600 Index. The 2018 TSR performance shares have an estimated fair value of $31.38, which was computed using a Monte Carlo simulation model incorporating assumptions for inputs of expected stock price volatility, dividend yield and risk-free interest rate.

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A summary of the status of all nonvested performance shares at target as of third quarter-end 2018 and year-to-date changes is presented as follows below (in thousands of shares except per share data). The majority of the vested shares below is related to the 2015 performance share grant, which cliff-vested after approval from the Compensation Committee during the first quarter of 2018.
 
Financial Measure
Performance Shares
 
TSR
Performance Shares
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at year-end 2017
592

 
$
22.32

 
240

 
$
18.17

Granted
163

 
28.64

 
59

 
31.38

Vested
(229
)
 
16.62

 
(109
)
 
16.01

Forfeited
(45
)
 
26.18

 
(17
)
 
22.94

Nonvested at third quarter-end 2018
481

 
$
25.43

 
173

 
$
23.56

Restricted Stock
A summary of the status of nonvested restricted stock as of third quarter-end 2018 and year-to-date changes is presented as follows below (in thousands of shares except per share data).
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at year-end 2017
440

 
$
18.76

Granted
153

 
28.94

Vested
(104
)
 
19.70

Forfeited
(44
)
 
20.19

Nonvested at third quarter-end 2018
445

 
$
21.89


11.  Other Expense, Net 
Included in other expense, net for the third quarter and September year to date 2018 and 2017 are the following: 
 
Third Quarter
 
September Year to Date
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
(In millions of dollars)
Interest income
$
0.2

 
$
0.2

 
$
0.6

 
$
0.5

Interest expense
(0.7
)
 
(0.7
)
 
(2.3
)
 
(1.8
)
Dividend income
—

 
—

 
0.8

 
0.7

Foreign exchange gain (loss)
(0.2
)
 
0.1

 
(0.9
)
 
(1.9
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other expense, net
$
(0.7
)
 
$
(0.4
)
 
$
(1.8
)
 
$
(2.5
)
 


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12. Income Taxes
Income tax expense was $5.9 million for the third quarter of 2018 and income tax benefit was $4.1 million for the third quarter of 2017. Income tax benefit was $3.3 million for September year to date 2018 and income tax expense was $0.1 million for September year to date 2017. Income taxes in the third quarter of 2018 were impacted by a gain on the Persol Holdings investment, while the third quarter of 2017 benefited from the release of a valuation allowance in Germany. Income taxes for September year to date of 2018 benefited from a lower U.S. tax rate and a loss on the Persol Holdings investment.

Our tax expense is affected by recurring items, such as the amount of pretax income and its mix by jurisdiction, U.S. work opportunity credits and the change in cash surrender value of non-taxable investments in life insurance policies. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given period but are not consistent from period to period, such as tax law changes, changes in judgment regarding the realizability of deferred tax assets, or the tax effects of stock compensation. With the Company’s adoption of ASU 2016-01 in the first quarter of 2018, changes in the fair value of the Company’s investment in Persol Holdings are now recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings. These investment gains or losses are treated as discrete since they cannot be estimated.

At year-end 2017, the Company anticipated that the one-time transition tax under the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“the Act”) would be zero. In accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 118, a provisional amount of zero was recorded due to the need for additional analysis of historical data. As of the end of the third quarter 2018, we have completed our analysis and finalized our transition tax calculation. Consistent with our estimate at year-end, the transition tax is zero.

13.  Contingencies 
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is continuously engaged in litigation, threatened ligation, or investigations arising in the ordinary course of its business, such as matters alleging employment discrimination, wage and hour violations, or violations of privacy rights or anti-competition regulations, which could result in a material adverse outcome. There are matters that were stayed pending a decision from the United States Supreme Court in the matter of Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis, regarding the enforceability of class action waivers in favor of arbitration. On May 21, 2018, the Court determined that class action waivers in employment contracts are enforceable.  As a result of the ruling, the lower courts have begun the process of ordering arbitration and determining what additional steps are necessary. We are still assessing how the recent Supreme Court ruling affects our overall litigation strategy. We record accruals for loss contingencies when we believe it is probable that liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Such accruals are recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. While the ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe that the resolution of any such proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.


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14.  Segment Disclosures 
The Company’s segments are based on the organizational structure for which financial results are regularly evaluated by the CODM (the Company’s CEO) to determine resource allocation and assess performance. The Company’s three reportable segments, (1) Americas Staffing, (2) GTS and (3) International Staffing, reflect how the Company delivers services to customers and how its business is organized internally. Intersegment revenue represents revenue earned between the reportable segments and is eliminated from total segment revenue from services.
Americas Staffing represents the Company’s branch-delivered staffing business in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Brazil. International Staffing represents the EMEA region branch-delivered staffing business. Americas Staffing and International Staffing both deliver temporary staffing, as well as direct-hire placement services, in office-clerical, educational, light industrial, and professional and technical specialties within their geographic regions.
GTS combines the delivery structure of the Company’s outsourcing and consulting group and centrally delivered staffing business. It reflects the trend of customers towards the adoption of holistic talent supply chain solutions which combine contingent labor, full-time hiring and outsourced services. GTS includes centrally delivered staffing, RPO, CWO, BPO, PPO, KellyConnect, career transition/outplacement services and talent advisory services.
Corporate expenses that directly support the operating units have been allocated to Americas Staffing, GTS and International Staffing based on work effort, volume or, in the absence of a readily available measurement process, proportionately based on gross profit realized. Unallocated corporate expenses include those related to incentive compensation, law and risk management, certain finance and accounting functions, executive management, corporate campus facilities, IT production support, certain legal costs, and expenses related to corporate initiatives that do not directly benefit a specific operating segment.
The following tables present information about the reported revenue from services and gross profit of the Company by segment, along with a reconciliation to consolidated earnings before taxes and equity in net earnings (loss) of affiliate, for the third quarter and September year to date 2018 and 2017. Asset information by reportable segment is not presented, since the Company does not produce such information internally nor does it use such data to manage its business.
 
Third Quarter
 
September Year to Date
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
(In millions of dollars)
Revenue from Services:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas Staffing
$
561.8

 
$
554.8

 
$
1,770.1

 
$
1,703.5

Global Talent Solutions
507.6

 
503.0

 
1,494.1

 
1,495.8

International Staffing
277.2

 
275.6

 
848.5

 
766.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less: Intersegment revenue
(4.2
)
 
(4.6
)
 
(13.5
)
 
(13.2
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Total
$
1,342.4

 
$
1,328.8

 
$
4,099.2

 
$
3,952.1


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Third Quarter
 
September Year to Date
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
(In millions of dollars)
Earnings from Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas Staffing gross profit
$
106.0

 
$
98.8

 
$
322.5

 
$
307.9

Americas Staffing SG&A expenses
(91.2
)
 
(85.5
)
 
(273.8
)
 
(253.0
)
Americas Staffing Earnings from Operations
14.8

 
13.3

 
48.7

 
54.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Global Talent Solutions gross profit
97.3

 
93.0

 
281.8

 
272.2

Global Talent Solutions SG&A expenses
(73.2
)
 
(72.2
)
 
(224.0
)
 
(220.8
)
Global Talent Solutions Earnings from Operations
24.1

 
20.8

 
57.8

 
51.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
International Staffing gross profit
36.4

 
39.5

 
115.4

 
112.7

International Staffing SG&A expenses
(31.6
)
 
(32.3
)
 
(99.2
)
 
(96.2
)
International Staffing Earnings from Operations
4.8

 
7.2

 
16.2

 
16.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less: Intersegment gross profit
(0.6
)
 
(0.6
)
 
(1.9
)
 
(1.7
)
Less: Intersegment SG&A expenses
0.6

 
0.6

 
1.9

 
1.7

Net Intersegment Activity
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate
(21.8
)
 
(23.1
)
 
(68.4
)
 
(67.9
)
Consolidated Total
21.9

 
18.2

 
54.3

 
54.9

Gain (loss) on investment in Persol Holdings
15.8

 
—

 
(13.0
)
 
—

Other expense, net
(0.7
)
 
(0.4
)
 
(1.8
)
 
(2.5
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings before taxes and equity in net earnings (loss) of affiliate
$
37.0

 
$
17.8

 
$
39.5

 
$
52.4


15.  New Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2018-15, which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim reporting periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted. Entities have the option to apply the guidance prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption or retrospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13 which eliminates, adds and modifies certain fair value measurement disclosures. The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim reporting periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements.
In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07 simplifying the accounting for nonemployee share-based payment awards by expanding the scope of ASC Topic 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation, to include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from nonemployees. Under the new standard, most of the guidance on stock compensation payments to nonemployees would be aligned with the requirements for share-based payments granted to employees. The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(UNAUDITED)

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02 allowing reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to retained earnings for the income tax effects resulting from the Act enacted by the U.S. federal government in December 2017. The new guidance eliminates the stranded tax effects resulting from the Act and will improve the usefulness of information reported to financial statement users. It also requires certain disclosures about stranded tax effects. ASU 2018-02 relates only to the reclassification of the income tax effects of the Act and does not change the underlying guidance requiring that the effect of a change in tax laws or rates be included in income from continuing operations. The ASU is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2018. It should be applied either in the period of adoption or retrospectively to each period (or periods) in which the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate in the Act is recognized. Early adoption is permitted. We adopted this guidance during the second quarter of 2018. We elected not to reclassify the income tax effects of the Act from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to retained earnings.
In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09 clarifying when changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award must be accounted for as modifications. The new guidance will reduce diversity in practice and result in fewer changes to the terms of an award being accounted for as modifications. It does not change the accounting for modifications. The ASU was effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted, including adoption in any interim period for which financial statements have not yet been issued. The adoption of this ASU did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04 simplifying the accounting for goodwill impairment for all entities. The new guidance eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill (Step 2 of the current two-step goodwill impairment test under ASC 350). Instead, entities will record an impairment charge based on the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value (Step 1 of the current two-step goodwill impairment test). The ASU is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for annual and interim goodwill impairment testing dates after January 1, 2017. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on our goodwill impairment testing process and consolidated financial statements.
In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18 amending the presentation of restricted cash within the statement of cash flows. The new guidance requires that restricted cash be included within cash and cash equivalents on the statement of cash flows. The ASU was effective retrospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. We adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2018.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15 clarifying how entities should classify certain cash receipts and payments on the statement of cash flows. The new guidance addresses classification of cash flows related to the following transactions: 1) debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs; 2) settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other debt instruments with coupon interest rates that are insignificant in relation to the effective interest rate of the borrowing; 3) contingent consideration payments made after a business combination; 4) proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims; 5) proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies; 6) distributions received from equity method investees; and 7) beneficial interests in securitization transactions. ASU 2016-15 also clarifies how the predominance principle should be applied when cash receipts and cash payments have aspects of more than one class of cash flows. This ASU was effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017 and required retrospective application. Early adoption was permitted. We adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2018 and the impact related to this implementation was immaterial.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13 amending how entities will measure credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. The guidance requires the application of a current expected credit loss model, which is a new impairment model based on expected losses. Under this model, an entity recognizes an allowance for expected credit losses based on historical experience, current conditions and forecasted information rather than the current methodology of delaying recognition of credit losses until it is probable a loss has been incurred. This ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019 with early adoption permitted for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. This ASU applies to trade accounts receivable and may have an impact on our calculation of the allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 amending the existing accounting standards for lease accounting and requiring lessees to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities for all leases with lease terms of more than 12 months, including those classified as operating leases. Both the asset and liability will initially be measured at the present value of the future minimum lease payments, with the asset being subject to adjustments such as initial direct costs. Consistent with current U.S.

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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(UNAUDITED)

GAAP, the presentation of expenses and cash flows will depend primarily on the classification of the lease as either a finance or an operating lease. The new standard also requires additional quantitative and qualitative disclosures regarding the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases in order to provide additional information about the nature of an organization’s leasing activities. This ASU is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2018 and requires modified retrospective application. Early adoption is permitted. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, which provided entities with an additional transition method to adopt the new lease standard at the adoption date, as compared to the beginning of the earliest period presented, and recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the beginning balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. We expect to elect this transition method at the adoption date.
A cross-functional implementation team is working to assess the impact of the standard. We continue to make progress with upgrading our lease accounting software and developing processes to determine key judgments, such as the discount rates to be used for required present value calculations. We believe that our adoption of this standard will likely have a material impact to our consolidated balance sheets for the recognition of certain operating leases as right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. Our operating lease obligations are described in the Commitments footnote of our 2017 Form 10-K. Based on our preliminary assessment, we do not expect this standard to have a material impact to our consolidated statements of earnings. 
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01 amending the current guidance for how entities measure certain equity investments, the accounting for financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements relating to financial instruments. The new guidance requires entities to use fair value measurement for equity investments in unconsolidated entities, excluding equity method investments, and to recognize the changes in fair value in net income at the end of each reporting period. Under the new standard, for any financial liabilities in which the fair value option has been elected, the changes in fair value due to instrument-specific credit risk must be recognized separately in other comprehensive income. Presentation and disclosure requirements under the new guidance require public business entities to use the exit price when measuring the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost. In addition, financial assets and liabilities must now be presented separately in the notes to the financial statements and grouped by measurement category and form of financial asset. This ASU was effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption was only permitted for the financial liability provision. We adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2018. See Investment in Persol Holdings footnote for the impact on the financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued new revenue recognition guidance under ASU 2014-09 that superseded the existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The new standard focused on creating a single source of revenue guidance for revenue arising from contracts with customers for all industries. The objective of the new standard was for companies to recognize revenue when it transfers the promised goods or services to its customers at an amount that represents what the company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date by one year (ASU 2015-14). This ASU was effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning on or after December 15, 2017. Since the issuance of the original standard, the FASB issued several other subsequent updates including the following: 1) clarification of the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations (ASU 2016-08); 2) further guidance on identifying performance obligations in a contract as well as clarifications on the licensing implementation guidance (ASU 2016-10); 3) rescission of several SEC Staff Announcements that are codified in Topic 605 (ASU 2016-11); 4) additional guidance and practical expedients in response to identified implementation issues (ASU 2016-12); and 5) technical corrections and improvements (ASU 2016-20). We adopted this guidance with the modified retrospective approach effective January 1, 2018. See Revenue footnote for the impact on the financial statements.
Management has evaluated other recently issued accounting pronouncements and does not believe that any of these pronouncements will have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

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Item 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Executive Overview
The Workforce Solutions Industry

The staffing industry has changed dramatically over the last decade—transformed by globalization, automation, competitive consolidation and secular shifts in labor supply and demand. Global employment trends are reshaping and redefining traditional employment models, sourcing strategies and human resource capability requirements. In response, the industry has accelerated its evolution from commercial into specialized staffing, and has expanded into outsourced solutions.

The broader workforce solutions industry has continued to evolve to meet businesses’ growing demand for total workforce solutions. As clients’ workforce solutions strategies move up the maturity model, use of a talent supply chain management approach, which seeks to manage all categories of talent (temporary, project-based, outsourced and full-time), represents significant market potential.

Strategic clients are increasingly looking for global, flexible and holistic talent solutions that encompass all worker categories, driving adoption of a talent supply chain management approach. Across all regions, the structural shifts toward higher-skilled, project-based specialized talent continue to represent long-term opportunities for the industry.

Our Business

Kelly Services is a global workforce solutions company, serving customers of all sizes in a variety of industries. In early 2017, we restructured components of our previous Americas Commercial, Americas PT and OCG segments under a single delivery organization, triggering a change in our operating structure. We now provide staffing through our branch networks in our Americas and International operations, with commercial and specialized professional/technical staffing businesses in the Americas and Europe, respectively. In July 2016, we moved our APAC staffing operations into our expanded joint venture with Persol Holdings, PersolKelly Asia Pacific (the “JV”), enabling us to more efficiently provide staffing solutions to customers throughout the APAC region via the JV. We also provide a suite of innovative talent fulfillment and outcome-based solutions through our Global Talent Solutions (“GTS”) segment, which delivers integrated talent management solutions to meet customer needs across the entire spectrum of talent categories. Using talent supply chain strategies, GTS helps customers plan for, manage and execute their acquisition of contingent labor, full-time labor and free agents, and gain access to service providers and quality talent at competitive rates with minimized risk.

We earn revenues from the hourly sales of services by our temporary employees to customers, as a result of recruiting permanent employees for our customers, and through our talent solutions and outsourcing and advisory services. Our working capital requirements are primarily generated from temporary employee payroll and customer accounts receivable. The nature of our business is such that trade accounts receivable are our most significant asset. Average days sales outstanding varies within and outside the U.S., but was 58 days on a global basis as of the 2018 and 2017 third quarter end and 55 days as of the 2017 year end. Since receipts from customers generally lag temporary employee payroll, working capital requirements increase substantially in periods of growth.

Our Strategy and Outlook 

Our long-term strategic objective is to create shareholder value by delivering a competitive profit from the best workforce solutions and talent in the industry. To achieve this, we are focused on the following key areas:

•
Continue to build our core strengths in staffing in key markets where we have scale or specialization;

•
Maintain our position as a market-leading provider of talent management solutions; and

•
Lower our costs through deployment of technology and efficient service delivery models.

2017 was a year of strategic and operational progress, and we entered 2018 with a strengthened commitment to our strategy for continued growth. In the face of an increasingly competitive talent environment, our third quarter 2018 results confirm our long-term growth strategy and our need to place continued focus on managing the Company’s short-term performance:


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•
Revenue grew 1.0%, or 1.9% in constant currency

•
Earnings from operations for the third quarter of 2018 totaled $21.9 million, compared to $18.2 million in 2017

•
The gross profit rate increased 40 basis points and we delivered gross profit growth of $8.4 million in the third quarter of 2018

•
Conversion rate, or return on gross profit, was 9.2%, compared to the 2017 conversion rate of 7.9%

•
We used $7.5 million of free cash flow in the quarter compared to a use of $18.8 million in the same quarter of 2017.

Kelly continues to focus on accelerating the execution of our strategy and making the necessary investments and adjustments to advance that strategy. We have set our sights on becoming an even more competitive, consultative and profitable company, and we are reshaping our business to make that vision a reality. We will measure our progress against both revenue and gross profit growth, as well as earnings and conversion rate. The goals we have established are based on the current economic and business environment, and may change as conditions warrant. We expect to:

•
Grow higher margin professional and technical specialty and outsourced solutions, creating a more balanced portfolio that yields benefits from an improved mix;

•
Build on our core strength in staffing;

•
Accelerate our ongoing investments in specialty solutions with significant growth opportunities, such as our acquisition of Teachers On Call to augment our Kelly Educational Staffing business in the U.S.;

•
Deliver structural improvements in costs through investments in technology and process automation that ensure a return from our delivery infrastructure and, as a result;

•
Improve our conversion rate.

Looking ahead, the demand for skilled workers remains strong globally, and the signs we typically look for to indicate a softening of demand are not currently present. The U.S. labor market, however, is becoming significantly constrained, creating a more challenging business environment for Kelly domestically.

With unemployment hovering near the lowest level in five decades, qualified candidates are becoming more difficult to attract and retain. As the U.S. economy approaches full employment, candidates now have more job opportunities from which to choose and they are becoming more selective in their job choices. As a result of this, we are expending more effort to recruit individuals and are experiencing more turnover of employees once placed with customers, resulting in a renewed search to fill the openings. This market volatility creates increased competition for talent and these labor market constraints are beginning to affect our ability to fill job requisitions.







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Financial Measures
The constant currency (“CC”) change amounts in the following tables refer to the year-over-year percentage changes resulting from translating 2018 financial data into U.S. dollars using the same foreign currency exchange rates used to translate financial data for 2017. We believe that CC measurements are a useful measure, indicating the actual trends of our operations without distortion due to currency fluctuations. We use CC results when analyzing the performance of our segments and measuring our results against those of our competitors. Additionally, substantially all of our foreign subsidiaries derive revenues and incur cost of services and selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses within a single country and currency which, as a result, provides a natural hedge against currency risks in connection with their normal business operations.
CC measures are non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) measures and are used to supplement measures in accordance with GAAP. Our non-GAAP measures may be calculated differently from those provided by other companies, limiting their usefulness for comparison purposes. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Reported and CC percentage changes in the following tables were computed based on actual amounts in thousands of dollars.
Return on sales (earnings from operations divided by revenue from services) and conversion rate (earnings from operations divided by gross profit) in the following tables are ratios used to measure the Company’s operating efficiency.
Days sales outstanding (“DSO”) represents the number of days that sales remain unpaid for the period being reported. DSO is calculated by dividing average net sales per day (based on a rolling three-month period) into trade accounts receivable, net of allowances at the period end. Although secondary supplier revenues are recorded on a net basis (net of secondary supplier expense), secondary supplier revenue is included in the daily sales calculation in order to properly reflect the gross revenue amounts billed to the customer.

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Results of Operations
Total Company - Third Quarter
(Dollars in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
Change
 
CC
Change
Revenue from services
$
1,342.4

 
$
1,328.8

 
1.0
%
 
 
   1.9
%
Gross profit
239.1

 
230.7

 
3.6

 
 
4.5

Total SG&A expenses
217.2

 
212.5

 
2.2

 
 
3.0

Earnings from operations
21.9

 
18.2

 
20.6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Permanent placement income (included in revenue from services)
18.4

 
14.2

 
30.2

 
 
32.4

Gross profit rate
17.8
%
 
17.4
%
 
0.4

pts.
 
 
Conversion rate
9.2

 
7.9

 
1.3

 
 
 
Return on sales
1.6

 
1.4

 
0.2

 
 
 

Total Company revenue from services for the third quarter of 2018 was up 1.0% in comparison to the prior year and up 1.9% on a CC basis, reflecting the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against several currencies, primarily the Euro. As noted in the following discussions, revenue increased in all operating segments.
The gross profit rate increased by 40 basis points during the third quarter. As noted in the following discussions, increases in the gross profit rate in Americas Staffing and GTS were partially offset by a decrease in the International Staffing gross profit rate.
Total SG&A expenses increased 2.2% on a reported basis (3.0% on a CC basis). This increase was due primarily to additional resources in Americas Staffing as a result of the current talent supply environment, along with the effect of an out-of-period adjustment relating to overstated expense accruals in the prior year. These increases were partially offset by the year-over-year favorable impact of litigation-related expenses in the prior year.
Diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2018 was $0.84, as compared to earnings per share of $0.58 for the third quarter of 2017. Included in third quarter 2018 diluted earnings per share is $0.28 per share related to the gain on the investment in Persol Holdings, net of tax.


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Americas Staffing - Third Quarter
(Dollars in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
Change
 
CC
Change
Revenue from services
$
561.8

 
$
554.8

 
1.3
%
 
 
   2.0
%
Gross profit
106.0

 
98.8

 
7.3

 
 
7.9

Total SG&A expenses
91.2

 
85.5

 
6.6

 
 
7.3

Earnings from operations
14.8

 
13.3

 
11.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit rate
18.9
%
 
17.8
%
 
1.1

pts.
 
 
Conversion rate
14.0

 
13.5

 
0.5

 
 
 
Return on sales
2.6

 
2.4

 
0.2

 
 
 

The change in Americas Staffing revenue from services reflects a 3% increase in average bill rates (a 4% increase on a CC basis), combined with the impact of the September 2017 acquisition of Teachers On Call (“TOC”). These increases were partially offset by a 2% decrease in hours volume. The increase in average bill rates was due to the resulting impact of wage increases on the bill rates. Americas Staffing represented 42% of total Company revenue in the third quarter of both 2018 and 2017.
From a product perspective, the increase in revenue reflects an increase in educational staffing (due, in part, to the TOC acquisition) and professional/technical, including engineering, IT and science. These increases were partially offset by decreases in our commercial product, including office services and light industrial.
The Americas Staffing gross profit rate increased in comparison to the prior year. The gross profit rate was positively impacted by lower payroll taxes and benefits and higher permanent placement income. These increases were partially offset by unfavorable customer mix. Permanent placement income, which is included in revenue from services and has very low direct costs of services, has a disproportionate impact on gross profit rates.
The increase in total SG&A expenses was due to additional resources and effort required to attract and place candidates in the current talent supply environment, combined with SG&A expenses related to TOC.


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GTS - Third Quarter
(Dollars in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
Change
 
CC
Change
Revenue from services
$
507.6

 
$
503.0

 
0.9
%
 
 
   1.2
%
Gross profit
97.3

 
93.0

 
4.6

 
 
5.1

Total SG&A expenses
73.2

 
72.2

 
1.5

 
 
1.9

Earnings from operations
24.1

 
20.8

 
15.7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit rate
19.2
%
 
18.5
%
 
0.7

pts.
 
 

Conversion rate
24.7

 
22.4

 
2.3

 
 
 
Return on sales
4.7

 
4.1

 
0.6

 
 
 


Revenue from services increased 1% compared to last year. New wins in CWO, combined with program expansion in BPO and KellyConnect, partially offset the lower demand in specific customers in centrally delivered staffing. GTS revenue represented 38% of total Company revenue in the third quarter of both 2018 and 2017.
The increase in the GTS gross profit rate was due to improving product mix, partially offset by an increase in employee-related benefits costs.
Total SG&A expenses increased 1.5% from the prior year. The increase was primarily due to increased headcount and costs related to new programs and expansion of programs in BPO and CWO. These increases were partially offset by lower salary costs in centrally delivered staffing and PPO, and the effect of an out-of-period adjustment in the prior year relating to overstated expense accruals.


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International Staffing - Third Quarter
(Dollars in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
Change
 
CC
Change
Revenue from services
$
277.2

 
$
275.6

 
0.6
 %
 
 
   2.8
%
Gross profit
36.4

 
39.5

 
(7.8
)
 
 
(5.6
)
Total SG&A expenses
31.6

 
32.3

 
(2.7
)
 
 
(0.3
)
Earnings from operations
4.8

 
7.2

 
(31.1
)
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit rate
13.2
%
 
14.3
%
 
(1.1
)
pts.
 
 

Conversion rate
13.5

 
18.0

 
(4.5
)
 
 
 
Return on sales
1.8

 
2.6

 
(0.8
)
 
 
 


The change in International Staffing revenue from services reflects a 3% increase in average bill rates (a 5% increase on a CC basis), partially offset by a 2% decrease in hours volume. The decrease in hours volume was mainly due to declines in Portugal and France. International Staffing represented 21% of total Company revenue in the third quarter of both 2018 and 2017.
The International Staffing gross profit rate decreased primarily due to the year-over-year impact related to French payroll tax adjustments and unfavorable customer mix. These decreases were partially offset by the growth in permanent placement income.
The decrease in total SG&A expenses was primarily due to the effect of currency exchange rates. On a constant currency basis, SG&A expenses were flat in comparison to the prior year. Investments in the branch network were offset by effective cost management of headquarters expenses across the region.



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Results of Operations
Total Company - September Year to Date
(Dollars in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
Change
 
CC
Change
Revenue from services
$
4,099.2

 
$
3,952.1

 
3.7
%
 
 
2.8
%
Gross profit
717.8

 
691.1

 
3.9

 
 
3.1

SG&A expenses excluding restructuring charges
663.5

 
633.8

 
4.7

 
 
4.0

Restructuring charges
—

 
2.4

 
(100.0
)
 
 
(100.0
)
Total SG&A expenses
663.5

 
636.2

 
4.3

 
 
3.6

Earnings from operations
54.3

 
54.9

 
(1.0
)
 
 
 
Earnings from operations excluding restructuring charges
54.3

 
57.3

 
(5.1
)
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Permanent placement income (included in revenue from services)
52.3

 
41.4

 
26.4

 
 
24.6

Gross profit rate
17.5
%
 
17.5
%
 
—

pts.
 
 

Conversion rate
7.6

 
7.9

 
(0.3
)
 
 
 

Conversion rate excluding restructuring charges
7.6

 
8.3

 
(0.7
)
 
 
 

Return on sales
1.3

 
1.4

 
(0.1
)
 
 
 

Return on sales excluding restructuring charges
1.3

 
1.4

 
(0.1
)
 
 
 

Total Company revenue from services for the first nine months of 2018 was up 3.7% in comparison to the prior year and up 2.8% on a CC basis, reflecting the weakening of the U.S. dollar against several currencies, primarily the Euro. As noted in the following discussions, revenue increased in Americas Staffing and International Staffing, while GTS revenue declined.
The gross profit rate was flat in comparison to the prior year. As noted in the following discussions, increases in the Americas Staffing and GTS gross profit rates were offset by a decrease in the International Staffing gross profit rate.
Total SG&A expenses increased 4.3% on a reported basis (3.6% on a CC basis), due primarily to investments in Americas Staffing which were made beginning in the second quarter of 2017 and additional effort to attract and place candidates in the current talent environment. Included in total SG&A expenses for the first nine months of 2017 are restructuring charges of $2.4 million, relating primarily to an initiative to optimize our GTS service delivery models.
Diluted earnings per share for the first nine months of 2018 were $1.19, as compared to $1.37 for the first nine months of 2017. Included in diluted earnings per share for the first nine months of 2018 is approximately $0.23 per share related to the loss on investment in Persol Holdings, net of tax.


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Americas Staffing - September Year to Date
(Dollars in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
Change
 
CC
Change
Revenue from services
$
1,770.1

 
$
1,703.5

 
3.9
%
 
 
   4.1
%
Gross profit
322.5

 
307.9

 
4.7

 
 
4.9

SG&A expenses excluding restructuring charges
273.8

 
252.6

 
8.4

 
 
8.6

Restructuring charges
—

 
0.4

 
(100.0
)
 
 
(100.0
)
Total SG&A expenses
273.8

 
253.0

 
8.2

 
 
8.4

Earnings from operations
48.7

 
54.9

 
(11.4
)
 
 
 

Earnings from operations excluding restructuring charges
48.7

 
55.3

 
(12.0
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit rate
18.2
%
 
18.1
%
 
0.1

pts.
 
 

Conversion rate
15.1

 
17.8

 
(2.7
)
 
 
 

Conversion rate excluding restructuring charges
15.1

 
18.0

 
(2.9
)
 
 
 

Return on sales
2.8

 
3.2

 
(0.4
)
 
 
 

Return on sales excluding restructuring charges
2.8

 
3.2

 
(0.4
)
 
 
 

The change in Americas Staffing revenue from services reflects the impact of the September 2017 acquisition of TOC, combined with a 3% increase in average bill rates (a 4% increase on a CC basis) and partially offset by a 2% decrease in hours volume. The increase in average bill rates was the result of wage increases and stronger revenue growth in our service lines with higher pay rates. Americas Staffing represented 43% of total Company revenue in the first nine months of both 2018 and 2017.
From a product perspective, the increase in revenue reflects an increase in commercial, including light industrial, educational staffing business (due primarily to the TOC acquisition) and professional/technical engineering products. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in our commercial office services volume.
The increase in the Americas Staffing gross profit rate was primarily due to higher permanent placement income and lower payroll taxes, partially offset by unfavorable customer mix.
The increase in total SG&A expenses was due to additional sales and recruiting resources, combined with SG&A expenses related to TOC.




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GTS - September Year to Date
(Dollars in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
Change
 
CC
Change
Revenue from services
$
1,494.1

 
$
1,495.8

 
(0.1
)%
 
 
   (0.3
)%
Gross profit
281.8

 
272.2

 
3.6

 
 
3.2

SG&A expenses excluding restructuring charges
224.0

 
218.8

 
2.4

 
 
2.0

Restructuring charges
—

 
2.0

 
(100.0
)
 
 
(100.0
)
Total SG&A expenses
224.0

 
220.8

 
1.5

 
 
1.0

Earnings from operations
57.8

 
51.4

 
12.5

 
 
 
Earnings from operations excluding restructuring charges
57.8

 
53.4

 
8.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit rate
18.9
%
 
18.2
%
 
0.7

pts.
 
 

Conversion rate
20.5

 
18.9

 
1.6

 
 
 

Conversion rate excluding restructuring charges
20.5

 
19.6

 
0.9

 
 
 

Return on sales
3.9

 
3.4

 
0.5

 
 
 

Return on sales excluding restructuring charges
3.9

 
3.6

 
0.3

 
 
 

Revenue from services was flat in comparison to last year. Lower demand in specific customers in centrally delivered staffing and PPO was partially offset by program expansion in KellyConnect, new wins in CWO and expansion of programs in BPO. GTS revenue represented 36% of total Company revenue in the first nine months of 2018 and 38% in the first nine months of 2017.
The increase in the GTS gross profit rate was due to improving product mix, partially offset by increases in employee-related benefits costs.
Total SG&A expenses increased 1.5% from the prior year. Included in total SG&A for the first nine months of 2017 are restructuring charges of $2.0 million, representing severance relating to an initiative to optimize our service delivery models in this segment. The increase in SG&A expenses is also due to increased headcount and costs related to new programs and expansion of programs in BPO and CWO. These increases were partially offset by lower salary costs in centrally delivered staffing and PPO.


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International Staffing - September Year to Date
(Dollars in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
Change
 
CC
Change
Revenue from services
$
848.5

 
$
766.0

 
10.8
 %
 
 
5.9
%
Gross profit
115.4

 
112.7

 
2.3

 
 
(2.1
)
Total SG&A expenses
99.2

 
96.2

 
3.0

 
 
(1.0
)
Earnings from operations
16.2

 
16.5

 
(1.4
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit rate
13.6
%
 
14.7
%
 
(1.1
)
pts.
 
 

Conversion rate
14.1

 
14.6

 
(0.5
)
 
 
 
Return on sales
1.9

 
2.2

 
(0.3
)
 
 
 


The change in International Staffing revenue from services reflects a 7% increase in average bill rates (a 2% increase on a CC basis) combined with a 3% increase in hours volume. The increase in hours volume was due to increases in Portugal, Ireland and Italy. International Staffing represented 21% of total Company revenue in the first nine months of 2018 and 19% in the first nine months of 2017.
The International Staffing gross profit rate decreased primarily due to the effect of French payroll tax adjustments and unfavorable customer mix. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in permanent placement income.
The increase in total SG&A expenses was due to the effect of currency exchange rates. On a constant currency basis, SG&A expenses decreased due to effective cost control in headquarters expenses across the region.


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Financial Condition
Historically, we have financed our operations through cash generated by operating activities and access to credit markets. Our working capital requirements are primarily generated from temporary employee payroll and customer accounts receivable. Since receipts from customers generally lag payroll to temporary employees, working capital requirements increase substantially in periods of growth. Conversely, when economic activity slows, working capital requirements may substantially decrease. As highlighted in the consolidated statements of cash flows, our liquidity and available capital resources are impacted by four key components: cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, operating activities, investing activities and financing activities.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled $25.9 million at the end of the third quarter of 2018 and $36.9 million at year-end 2017. As further described below, we generated $33.3 million of cash from operating activities, used $26.6 million of cash for investing activities and used $17.0 million of cash for financing activities.
Operating Activities
In the first nine months of 2018, we generated $33.3 million of net cash from operating activities, as compared to generating $33.0 million in the first nine months of 2017, representing recurring working capital changes.
Trade accounts receivable totaled $1.3 billion at the end of the third quarter of 2018. Global DSO were 58 days at the end of the third quarter of both 2018 and 2017.
Our working capital position (total current assets less total current liabilities) was $480.6 million at the end of the third quarter of 2018, an increase of $22.5 million from year-end 2017. The current ratio (total current assets divided by total current liabilities) was 1.5 at the end of the third quarter of 2018 and at year-end 2017.
Investing Activities
In the first nine months of 2018, we used $26.6 million of cash for investing activities, as compared to using $51.3 million in the first nine months of 2017. The year-over-year decrease in cash used for investing activities was primarily due to the $37.2 million used for the acquisition of TOC in September 2017, partially offset by an increase in capital expenditures. The year-over-year increase in capital expenditures is primarily due to higher spending for technology programs, IT infrastructure and headquarters building improvements in the first nine months of 2018 as compared to last year. Also included in cash used for investing activities in the first nine months of 2018 is $5.0 million for an investment in equity securities relating to the Company’s investment in Business Talent Group, LLC and a loan of $2.9 million to PersolKelly Asia Pacific to fund working capital requirements.
Financing Activities
In the first nine months of 2018, we used $17.0 million of cash for financing activities, as compared to generating $13.4 million in the first nine months of 2017. The change in cash used in financing activities was primarily related to short-term borrowing activities. Debt totaled $8.1 million at the end of the third quarter of 2018 and was $10.2 million at year-end 2017. Debt-to-total capital (total debt reported on the consolidated balance sheet divided by total debt plus stockholders’ equity) is a common ratio to measure the relative capital structure and leverage of the Company. Our ratio of debt-to-total capital was 0.7% at the end of the third quarter of 2018 and 0.9% at year-end 2017.
The change in short-term borrowings in the first nine months of 2018 was primarily due to payments on our revolving credit facility. The change in short-term borrowings in the first nine months of 2017 was primarily due to borrowings on our revolving credit facility.
We made dividend payments of $8.8 million in the first nine months of 2018 and $8.7 million in the first nine months of 2017.

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New Accounting Pronouncements
See New Accounting Pronouncements footnote in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a description of new accounting pronouncements.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
There are no material changes in our obligations and commitments to make future payments from those included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 20, 2018. We have no material unrecorded commitments, losses, contingencies or guarantees associated with any related parties or unconsolidated entities.
Liquidity
We expect to meet our ongoing short-term and long-term cash requirements principally through cash generated from operations, available cash and equivalents, securitization of customer receivables and committed unused credit facilities. Additional funding sources could include public or private bonds, asset-based lending, additional bank facilities, issuance of equity or other sources.
We utilize intercompany loans, dividends, capital contributions and redemptions to effectively manage our cash on a global basis. We periodically review our foreign subsidiaries’ cash balances and projected cash needs. As part of those reviews, we may identify cash that we feel should be repatriated to optimize the Company’s overall capital structure. As of the 2018 third quarter end, these reviews have not resulted in any specific plans to repatriate a majority of our international cash balances. We expect much of our international cash will be needed to fund working capital growth in our local operations. The majority of our international cash is concentrated in a cash pooling arrangement (the “Cash Pool”) and is available to fund general corporate needs internationally. The Cash Pool is a set of cash accounts maintained with a single bank that must, as a whole, maintain at least a zero balance; individual accounts may be positive or negative. This allows countries with excess cash to invest and countries with cash needs to utilize the excess cash.
We manage our cash and debt very closely to optimize our capital structure. As our cash balances build, we tend to pay down debt as appropriate. Conversely, when working capital needs grow, we tend to use corporate cash and cash available in the Cash Pool first, and then access our borrowing facilities.
As of the end of the third quarter of 2018, we had $144.0 million of available capacity on our $150.0 million revolving credit facility and $145.0 million of available capacity on our $200.0 million securitization facility. The securitization facility carried no short-term borrowings and $55.0 million of standby letters of credit related to workers’ compensation. Together, the revolving credit and securitization facilities provide the Company with committed funding capacity that may be used for general corporate purposes. While we believe these facilities will cover our working capital needs over the short term, if economic conditions or operating results change significantly, we may need to seek additional sources of funds. As of the end of the third quarter of 2018, we met the debt covenants related to our revolving credit facility and securitization facility.
We monitor the credit ratings of our major banking partners on a regular basis and have regular discussions with them. Based on our reviews and communications, we believe the risk of one or more of our banks not being able to honor commitments is insignificant. We also review the ratings and holdings of our money market funds and other investment vehicles regularly to ensure high credit quality and access to our invested cash.

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Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this report are “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements which are predictive in nature, which depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or which include words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” or variations or negatives thereof or by similar or comparable words or phrases. In addition, any statements concerning future financial performance (including future revenues, earnings or growth rates), ongoing business strategies or prospects, and possible future actions by us that may be provided by management, including oral statements or other written materials released to the public, are also forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about our Company and economic and market factors in the countries in which we do business, among other things. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, and we have no specific intention to update these statements.
Actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors. The principal important risk factors that could cause our actual performance and future events and actions to differ materially from such forward-looking statements 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 the 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 realize value from our tax credit and net operating loss carryforwards, 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 report and in our other 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. Certain risk factors are discussed more fully under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
We are exposed to foreign currency risk primarily related to our foreign subsidiaries. Exchange rates impact the U.S. dollar value of our reported earnings, our investments in and held by subsidiaries, local currency denominated borrowings and intercompany transactions with and between subsidiaries. Our foreign subsidiaries primarily derive revenues and incur expenses within a single country and currency which, as a result, provide a natural hedge against currency risks in connection with normal business operations. Accordingly, changes in foreign currency rates vs. the U.S. dollar generally do not impact local cash flows. Intercompany transactions which create foreign currency risk include services, royalties, loans, contributions and distributions.
In addition, we are exposed to interest rate risks through our use of the multi-currency line of credit and other borrowings. A hypothetical fluctuation of 10% of market interest rates would not have had a material impact on 2018 third quarter earnings.
We are exposed to market and currency risks on our investment in Persol Holdings, which may be material. The investment is stated at fair value and is marked to market through net earnings. Foreign currency fluctuations on this yen-denominated investment are reflected as a component of other comprehensive income. See Fair Value Measurements footnote in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further discussion.

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We are exposed to market risk as a result of our obligation to pay benefits under our nonqualified deferred compensation plan and our related investments in company-owned variable universal life insurance policies. The obligation to employees increases and decreases based on movements in the equity and debt markets. The investments in mutual funds, as part of the company-owned variable universal life insurance policies, are designed to mitigate, but not eliminate, this risk with offsetting gains and losses.
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures.
Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) are effective at a reasonable assurance level.
There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is continuously engaged in litigation, threatened ligation, or investigations arising in the ordinary course of its business, such as matters alleging employment discrimination, wage and hour violations, or violations of privacy rights or anti-competition regulations, which could result in a material adverse outcome. There are matters that were stayed pending a decision from the United States Supreme Court in the matter of Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis, regarding the enforceability of class action waivers in favor of arbitration. On May 21, 2018, the Court determined that class action waivers in employment contracts are enforceable.  As a result of the ruling, the lower courts have begun the process of ordering arbitration and determining what additional steps are necessary. We are still assessing how the recent Supreme Court ruling affects our overall litigation strategy. We record accruals for loss contingencies when we believe it is probable that liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Such accruals are recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. While the ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe that the resolution of any such proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In January 2018, the Hungarian Competition Authority initiated proceedings against the Company, along with a local industry trade association and its members, due to alleged infringement of national competition regulations. We are fully cooperating with the investigation, and are supplying materials and information to comply with the Authority’s undertakings. The Company does not believe that resolution of this matter will have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s competitive position, results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors.
There have been no material changes in the Company’s risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2017, except that the Company has updated or added the below risk factors to reflect recent events. Terence E. Adderley, the former Executive Chairman of the Board of our board of directors, died on October 9, 2018. During his lifetime, Mr. Adderley funded the Terence E. Adderley Revocable Trust K (“Trust K”), including a gift of 3,139,940 shares of Class B Stock to Trust K. Upon his death, Trust K became irrevocable. In accordance with the provisions of Trust K, three successor trustees were appointed upon Mr. Adderley’s death.
The following risk factor updates supersede the corresponding risk factors previously reported in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.
Our controlling stockholder exercises voting control over our company and has the ability to elect or remove from office all of our directors.

The Terence E. Adderley Revocable Trust K (“Trust K”) controls approximately 92% of the outstanding shares of Kelly Class B common stock, which is the only class of our common stock entitled to voting rights. Trust K is therefore able to exercise voting control with respect to all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election or removal from office of all members of the board of directors.


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We are not subject to certain of the listing standards that normally apply to companies whose shares are quoted on the NASDAQ Global Market.

Our Class A and Class B common stock are quoted on the NASDAQ Global Market. Under the listing standards of the NASDAQ Global Market, we are deemed to be a “controlled company” by virtue of the fact that the Terence E. Adderley Revocable Trust K has voting power with respect to more than fifty percent of our outstanding voting stock. A controlled company is not required to have a majority of its board of directors comprised of independent directors. Director nominees are not required to be selected or recommended for the board’s selection by a majority of independent directors or a nominations committee comprised solely of independent directors, nor do the NASDAQ Global Market listing standards require a controlled company to certify the adoption of a formal written charter or board resolution, as applicable, addressing the nominations process. A controlled company is also exempt from NASDAQ Global Market’s requirements regarding the determination of officer compensation by a majority of independent directors or a compensation committee comprised solely of independent directors. A controlled company is required to have an audit committee composed of at least three directors who are independent as defined under the rules of both the Securities and Exchange Commission and the NASDAQ Global Market. The NASDAQ Global Market further requires that all members of the audit committee have the ability to read and understand fundamental financial statements and that at least one member of the audit committee possess financial sophistication. The independent directors must also meet at least twice a year in meetings at which only they are present.

We currently comply with certain of the listing standards of the NASDAQ Global Market that do not apply to controlled companies. Our compliance is voluntary, however, and there can be no assurance that we will continue to comply with these standards in the future.

We may not be able to realize value from, or otherwise preserve and utilize, our tax credit and net operating loss carryforwards.

Provisions in U.S. and foreign tax law could limit the use of tax credit and net operating loss carryforwards in the event of an ownership change. In general, an ownership change occurs under U.S. tax law if there is a change in the corporation’s equity ownership that exceeds 50% over a rolling three-year period. If we experience an ownership change, inclusive of our Class A and Class B common stock, our tax credit and net operating loss carryforwards generated prior to the ownership change may be subject to annual limitations that could reduce, eliminate or defer the utilization. Such limitation could materially impact our financial condition and results of operations.





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Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
(a) Sales of Equity Securities Not Registered Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1933
None.
(c) Issuer Repurchases of Equity Securities
During the third quarter of 2018, we reacquired shares of our Class A common stock as follows:
Period
 
Total Number
of Shares
(or Units)
Purchased
 
Average
Price Paid
per Share
(or Unit)
 
Total Number
of Shares (or
Units) Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
 
Maximum Number
(or Approximate
Dollar Value) of
Shares (or Units)
That May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs
(in millions of dollars)
July 2, 2018 through August 5, 2018
 
85

 
$
23.37

 
—

 
$
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
August 6, 2018 through September 2, 2018
 
1,271

 
24.67

 
—

 
$
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 3, 2018 through September 30, 2018
 
1,033

 
25.12

 
—

 
$
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
2,389

 
$
24.81

 
—

 
 

We may reacquire shares sold to cover taxes due upon the vesting of restricted stock and performance shares held by employees. Accordingly, 2,389 shares were reacquired in transactions during the quarter.

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
Not applicable. 
Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable. 
Item 5.  Other Information.
Not applicable. 
Item 6.  Exhibits.
See Index to Exhibits required by Item 601, Regulation S-K, set forth on page 43 of this filing.


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
KELLY SERVICES, INC.
 
 
Date: November 7, 2018
 
 
 
 
/s/ Olivier G. Thirot
 
Olivier G. Thirot
 
 
 
Executive Vice President and
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
(Principal Financial Officer)
Date: November 7, 2018
 
 
 
 
/s/ Laura S. Lockhart
 
Laura S. Lockhart
 
 
 
Vice President, Corporate Controller
 
and Chief Accounting Officer
 
(Principal Accounting Officer)

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
REQUIRED BY ITEM 601,
REGULATION S-K

Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, adopted August 6, 2018.
 
 
 
 
Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
 
 
 
 
Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
 
 
 
 
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
 
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
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
 
 
 

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Exhibit
Exhibit 14
KELLY SERVICES, INC.

CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS

August 6, 2018


Kelly Services, Inc. (“the Company") is committed to doing the right thing, conducting ourselves in a legal, ethical, and trustworthy manner, upholding our regulatory obligations, and complying with both the letter and spirit of our business policies and applicable local laws in the countries where we operate. The Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Company has adopted the following Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the “Code”) for itself and the officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries.

The Code is intended to help us recognize and deal with ethical issues, deter wrongdoing, provide mechanisms to report any concerns, promote honest and ethical conduct, provide full, fair, and timely disclosure in the Company’s reports and communications, comply with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, and foster a culture of honesty and accountability.

Each of us has a personal responsibility to conduct ourselves, and ensure that our suppliers, agents, and representatives are aware of their obligation to conduct themselves, in a legal, ethical way and to comply with both the letter and the spirit of this Code. If you are a manager, you have a special trust and responsibility to the Company. Our managers are given a great deal of influence over Kelly’s values and culture. Managers are expected to embody Kelly’s values, set an example with their own conduct, and act promptly when they become aware of something that violates our Code, other policies, or the law.

No code or policy can anticipate every situation that may arise. This Code is intended to serve as a guide. Employees are encouraged to ask their manager questions about particular circumstances that may involve the provisions of this Code. Employees also may present their questions to the Vice President, Internal Audit, the General Counsel, Human Resources, or to the Kelly Anonymous Hotline.

It is important that each of us takes the time to review this Code and develop a working knowledge of its provisions. Each of us is required to certify our compliance with the Code at the time of joining the Company, and annually thereafter.


Conflict of Interest

A "conflict of interest" occurs when our individual personal interests interfere, or appear to interfere, in any way with the interests of the Company. Each of us must act with integrity and avoid any relationship or activity that might impair our ability to make objective and fair decisions in the course of fulfilling our job responsibilities. The way we conduct ourselves in the work environment impacts our reputation and the trust we maintain with customers, employees, candidates, applicants, vendors, and suppliers. By avoiding conflicts of interest, this group of Kelly stakeholders clearly understands our commitment to maintaining the integrity of the Company. Care should also be taken about the appearance of a conflict since such appearance might impair confidence in, or the reputation of, the Company even if there is no actual conflict and no wrongdoing.

This Code does not attempt to describe all possible conflicts of interest which could develop. Some of the more common conflicts from which we should refrain, are:

•
an employee or a family member receiving an improper personal benefit as a result of the employee’s position with the Company. A “family member” means a spouse, parents, children, siblings (whether by

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blood, marriage, or adoption), or anyone who resides in an employee’s home;
•
knowingly engaging in any conduct or activity that is inconsistent with the Company's best interests or that disrupts or impairs the Company's relationship with any person or entity with which the Company has or proposes to enter into a business or contractual relationship;
•
accepting compensation or financial benefit, in any form, including loans, from any source other than the Company, which affects job performance in any way, particularly any compensation received from an entity with which the Company has a relationship;
•
offering, giving, or receiving gifts to or from anyone who deals with the Company in cases where the gift is being made to influence our actions in our position with the Company, or where acceptance of the gifts could create the appearance of an impropriety.

Any situation that involves, or may reasonably be expected to involve, a conflict of interest with the Company must be disclosed immediately to the Vice President, Internal Audit or the General Counsel.

Directors and executive officers must seek determination and prior authorization or approval of potential conflicts of interest from the Audit Committee.


Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption

We take pride in conducting our business with integrity and are committed to abiding by all applicable laws in the countries where we operate. Each of us has an obligation to comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”), the U.K. Bribery Act, as well as all other country-specific anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws. You may not give, promise, or offer anything of value, no matter how small, to any customer, government employee, or other person for the purpose of improperly influencing a decision, securing an advantage, avoiding a disadvantage, or obtaining or retaining business. If you engage in such behavior, you expose yourself and the Company to civil and/or criminal liability, significant reputational harm, and undermine the trust that our customers, shareholders, and communities have placed in us. Each of us is required to take the FCPA and anti-bribery training provided by the Company and to certify compliance with the principles outlined in the training and this Code yearly. Any suspected violation should be reported immediately through Kelly Services’ Business Conduct & Ethics Reporting Program at 877.978.0049 or https://www.integrity-helpline.com/kellyservices.jsp or for Europe, https://www.financial-integrity.com/kellyserviceseu.jsp or to the Vice President, Internal Audit, or the General Counsel.


Insider Trading

Individuals who have access to material non-public confidential information are not permitted to use or share the information for securities trading purposes (“insider trading”) or for any other purpose except to conduct the Company’s business. It is always illegal to trade in Kelly securities (class A and class B common stock) or any related options or other rights while in possession of material non-public information, and it is also illegal to communicate or “tip” such information to others. Kelly has adopted an Insider Trading Policy that includes procedures applicable to everyone and also those that apply to the Company’s Board of Directors, executive officers, and other key employees (“Restricted Persons”). This document is also posted on Kelly’s website and is sent periodically to Restricted Persons in connection with certification of compliance.


Corporate Opportunities

Each of us has a responsibility to the Company to advance its legitimate interests. We must not:


Code of Business Conduct and Ethics 8.6.2018 Page 2 of 9

•
personally take for ourselves or divert to others opportunities that are discovered through the use of Company property, information or our respective position;
•
use Company employees, property, information, or our respective positions for personal gain; or
•
compete with the Company, directly or indirectly, for business opportunities.


Confidentiality and Privacy

Kelly is committed to safeguarding the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of Kelly’s information and information systems, as well as those entrusted to Kelly by its customers, employees, candidates, applicants, vendors, and suppliers. Accordingly, each of us is expected, as a condition of employment, to safeguard data and systems from unauthorized use, disclosure, modification, destruction, or loss, by complying with Kelly’s Privacy Statement, which can be found at https://www.kellyservices.com/global/privacy-statement/, and its Information Security Policy.

Confidential and private information includes personal data, as well as Company information that has not been made public, such as business plans, pricing, materials disclosing operational goals or projects, copyrighted materials, research or strategies, and inside financial information that could be used for personal gain. The Company’s Corporate Disclosure and Communications Policy contains additional details about external communications and the proper sharing of Company information.


Inquiries from the Media and External Communications

The Company is committed to providing full, fair, and accurate disclosure in all public communications. As a public Company, we are committed to full compliance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure). Consistent with this commitment, and as further described in the Company’s Corporate Disclosure and Communications Policy, employees are not authorized to answer questions from the media, analysts, investors, or any other members of the public. If you should receive such an inquiry, you must record the name of the person and immediately refer the inquiry to Investor Relations.

As an employee of Kelly, you are personally responsible for any comments about, and on behalf of the Company, that you post to a social media network (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, blogs, or forums). When identifying yourself on these networks as a Kelly employee, you associate yourself with the Company, your colleagues, managers, and customers. Therefore, be mindful that your postings will be available to the general public, reflect on the Company’s reputation and business interests, and may not interfere with your work or create a conflict of interest between you and Kelly Services. If you communicate about Kelly externally using online social media, you are expected to observe the guidelines of Kelly’s Social Media Policy.


Protection and Proper Use of Company Assets

We must each protect the Company's assets and ensure we use them in the most efficient and sustainable fashion. No one is to use Company assets, including Kelly’s facilities, equipment, property, technology, information, intellectual property, and brand for personal benefit, and all employees have a duty to safeguard these assets against theft, loss, waste, or damage.







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Fair Dealing

We have a responsibility to deal fairly with each other and our customers, employees, applicants, candidates, and suppliers. No one must take unfair advantage of anyone else through manipulation, concealment, abuse of confidential information, misrepresentation of material facts, or any other unfair dealing practices.


Behavior in the Workplace

Kelly is committed to maintaining a work environment which promotes individual dignity and mutual respect and following all applicable laws and legislation related to labor and human rights. Inappropriate behavior in the workplace, which extends to business travel and after-hour Company sponsored events, will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

It is the policy of Kelly to protect the employment rights of qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, age, marital status, veteran status, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, and/or other protected categories under applicable laws. In many countries, we embrace our legal obligation to take affirmative action to promote hiring and advancement in employment among people within certain protected classifications. We believe doing so is the right thing to do and good for our business.

It is the policy of Kelly to comply with all applicable laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities. Consistent with that commitment, it is Kelly’s policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Any hostile conduct directed at an individual based on his or her race, color, age, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or disability is expressly prohibited. Sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, other unwanted verbal or physical conduct, or communication of a sexual nature is considered inappropriate behavior in the workplace and will not be tolerated. Kelly has implemented strong policies against harassment in each country where we operate. These policies describe the conduct that is prohibited and establish procedures for raising concerns and reporting violations. They set expectations of our managers and define the responsibilities of Human Resources, Legal and Compliance Departments in reporting. Harassment may take many forms, from overt sexual advances to offhanded remarks or jokes, to offensive gestures, regardless of the intent.

To avoid perceptions of favoritism, conflicts of interest, lack of confidentiality, unfair treatment, or potential coercion, 1) a relative of an employee, 2) a person living in the household of an employee, or 3) a person in a dating, sexual, romantic, or other intimate relationship with an employee, should not be hired or transferred into a position that results in him or her being in the same chain of command as that employee without the prior written approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer (the “CHRO”).  In the event circumstances develop between employees requiring the written approval noted above, both employees are required to report the circumstances to their Human Resources Representative. With respect to Executive and Senior Officers, based upon the concern that their scope of influence or perceived influence can extend over the entirety of Kelly Services’ workforce, prior written approval of the CHRO shall be required for relationships with any and all employees of Kelly Services. Employees involved in a relationship covered by this policy will be asked to sign a document acknowledging that their relationship is entirely consensual and free from coercion and harassment. Employees in violation of this policy may be subject to termination of employment.

Kelly has a zero-tolerance policy regarding violence in the workplace. In order to help protect our co-workers and ourselves, we have an obligation to immediately report any situation involving violence, threats, bullying, or intimidation. If you have concerns about the immediate safety of yourself or others, please contact local authorities at once, before reporting the situation internally.


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Kelly strives to ensure a safe workplace for all of its employees. We are each responsible for paying close attention to our surroundings, following all safety rules, and reporting any unsafe conditions. The use of alcohol or illegal drugs while at work is not permitted as it inhibits clear and sound thinking and can endanger the safety of others.


Compliance with Laws, Rules and Regulations

Each of us shall, and shall ensure that our suppliers, agents, and representatives are aware of their obligation to, comply with all laws, rules, regulations applicable to the Company including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and other anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws, labor and employment laws, antitrust laws, and insider trading laws, applicable health, safety, and environmental laws, applicable data privacy and protection laws, and all policies established by the Company.


Risk Tolerance

Risk is a necessary aspect of the continuous change that must occur to ensure growth and prosperity. Although the assumption of risk is necessary to protect the Company’s well-being, not all risks are wise and appropriate. We will not tolerate activity that endangers our employees or others, jeopardizes the Company’s financial well-being, or is contrary to our character and values. By contrast, we embrace risks that are carefully considered, within our tolerance, and assumed in pursuit of a suitable reward. We accept that not all deliberate risk decisions will have a favorable outcome.

We expect all Kelly employees to follow these principles as set forth in Kelly’s Risk Appetite and Tolerance Statement in their daily business conduct.


Anti-Human Trafficking and Slavery

Kelly has a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of human trafficking and related activities. Kelly is committed to globally protecting against trafficking in any persons, including employees and candidates. Kelly’s policy statement regarding Human Trafficking and Slavery is available on the Company’s website at https://www.kellyservices.com/global/sectionless-pages/human-trafficking-policy/.


Seeking Advice and Reporting Concerns

When in doubt about the best course of action in a particular situation, employees should talk to their managers or other appropriate personnel.

Kelly values the reporting of concerns by employees. Known or suspected violations of laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the Company, of this Code or any Company policy, must be promptly reported to Kelly Services’ Business Conduct & Ethics Reporting Program at 877.978.0049 or https://www.integrity-helpline.com/kellyservices.jsp or https://www.financial-integrity.com/kellyserviceseu.jsp for Europe. Subject to applicable laws, anonymous reporting will be permitted through Kelly’s Business Code and Ethics Reporting Program. Retaliation of any kind against any director, officer, or employee for reports made in good faith is expressly prohibited and will result in corrective action, including termination of employment. Moreover, nothing in this Code or any Company policy or agreement prohibits any person from reporting possible violations of law or regulation or making other protected disclosure to any governmental agency or entity without the prior consent of the Company.

It is the Company’s responsibility to conduct a prompt investigation of any concern about a violation or possible violation of this Code. If an employee does not feel that a reported violation has been appropriately addressed, he or she should follow up through the Kelly Business Code and Ethics Reporting Program described above or directly with the Vice President, Internal Audit or the General Counsel.

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If you seek advice, raise a concern or report misconduct, you are doing the right thing, and Kelly is committed to providing an opportunity for employees to express their concerns and report misconduct without fear of retaliation. Therefore, retaliation will never be tolerated for raising a concern, reporting a violation or participating in an investigation. Retaliation is usually defined as an adverse employment action or any action affecting the terms or conditions of employment. Any employees attempting to engage in retaliatory action will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. If you suspect that you or someone else has been retaliated against for raising any legal or business conduct issue, immediately contact the General Counsel, CHRO, or Internal Audit.

If a report regarding a violation of policy or law is received, it will be investigated and documented in accordance with Kelly’s approved investigation procedures. Once an allegation of serious misconduct is logged into our system, we will conduct a prompt, thorough, consistent and unbiased investigation. These investigations are conducted by appropriate internal personnel or outside experts who will work in conjunction with the Law Department, Human Resources, Global Security, Compliance and Internal Audit. Employees are not permitted to conduct their own investigation into a matter without permission from the Legal Department. All employees are expected to provide full cooperation and truthful answers in an investigation, and failure to do so will result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination. We will, where practicable and permissible, endeavor to keep the person reporting the issue apprised of the progress and outcome of the investigation, but have no obligation to do so. If corrective action is required as a result of the investigation, we will determine the appropriate steps to take (including, when appropriate, legal action) to stop the ongoing violation, rectify a problem that already occurred, and reduce the likelihood of its recurrence.


Outside Activities

Subject to the limitations imposed by this Code, each employee is free to engage in outside activities that do not interfere with the performance of his or her responsibilities or otherwise conflict with the Company’s interests. Where activities may be of a controversial or sensitive nature, employees are encouraged to seek the guidance of a responsible supervisor, the General Counsel, or other appropriate internal authority before engaging in such activities.

Employees must not use their Company position or title or any Company equipment, supplies, or facilities in connection with outside activities, nor may they do anything that might infer sponsorship or support by the Company of such activity, unless they have received approval in writing from the General Counsel or other appropriate internal authority.

Prior to seeking any election or appointment to public office, employees must notify their supervisor and the General Counsel to clarify the Company’s position in the event the candidacy is successful or the appointment is made. Written approval must be obtained.



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Political Contributions

In the United States, federal and many state laws prohibit corporations from making certain types of political contributions. No direct or indirect political contribution (including the use of Company property, equipment, funds, or other assets) of any kind may be made in the name of the Company, or by using Company funds, unless the Company’s General Counsel has certified in writing that such political contribution complies with applicable law.


Public Company Reporting; Books and Records; Internal Controls

Employees are expected to support the Company’s efforts to fully and fairly disclose the results of operations and financial condition of the Company in compliance with applicable accounting principles, laws, rules, and regulations and make full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in other public communications, including to investors, creditors, securities analysts, rating agencies, regulators, and the media.

Our financial statements and the books and records on which they are based must accurately reflect all corporate transactions and conform to all legal and accounting requirements and our system of internal controls. The Company does not tolerate any misclassification of transactions as to accounts, departments, or accounting periods. All records must fairly and accurately reflect in reasonable detail the Company’s assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Employees must always: comply with the Company’s system of internal accounting controls; record data in a timely and accurate manner (including data used to determine compensation, including hours worked and overtime, and data used for expense reimbursement); and maintain documents in accordance with the Company’s records retention policy.

In summary, all employees, and in particular, the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Accounting Officer, and their designees (the “Senior Financial Officers”), have a responsibility to ensure that the Company’s accounting records do not contain any false or misleading statements. The Senior Financial Officers have the additional responsibility to make sure that the Company files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission full, fair, timely, and understandable reports and documents. In addition to the reporting requirements set forth elsewhere in this Code, Senior Financial Officers must promptly report any known or suspected material violations of the Code to the Audit Committee.

Any effort to mislead or coerce the independent auditors or a member of the internal audit staff may have serious legal consequences and is strictly prohibited.



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Global Policies

Kelly maintains specific policies that cover various areas of conduct and governance. The following are global policies and statements that all employees are expected to understand and honor. Links to those policies that can be found on our public website are included below:

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Anti-Bribery Training

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Code of Business Conduct and Ethics http://ir.kellyservices.com/corporate-governance

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Corporate Disclosure and Communications

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Corporate Social Responsibility https://www.kellyservices.com/global/about-us/company-information/csr-content/

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Global Diversity Training

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Health and Safety

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Human Trafficking and Slavery https://www.kellyservices.com/global/sectionless-pages/human-trafficking-policy/

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Information Security

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Insider Trading

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Privacy Statement https://www.kellyservices.com/global/privacy-statement/

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Risk Appetite and Tolerance Statement

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Social Media

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Travel, Expense, and Entertainment

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Workplace Violence


Failure to Comply; Compliance Procedures

The failure by any director, officer, or employee to comply with the laws, rules, or regulations governing the Company's business, this Code, or any Company policy will constitute grounds for corrective action, up to and including termination of employment or engagement. Reports of known or suspected violations will be promptly investigated by the appropriate function, which may include Audit, Human Resources or Law.



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Contacts
Kelly Services’ Business Conduct & Ethics Reporting Program
877-978-0049

Sara Hennig, Vice President, Internal Audit
248-244-4825
Hannah Lim-Johnson, Senior Vice President and General Counsel
248-244-7598
Jim Polehna, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
248-244-4586
Kristin Supancich, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
248-244-5587




Reviewed and adopted by Board of Directors August 7, 2018.

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Exhibit


Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATIONS
 
I, George S. Corona, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Kelly Services, Inc.;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
Date: November 7, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ George S. Corona
 
 
 
 
George S. Corona
 
 
 
 
President and
Chief Executive Officer



Exhibit


Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Olivier G. Thirot, certify that:
1.
 I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Kelly Services, Inc.;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
Date: November 7, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Olivier G. Thirot
 
 
 
 
Olivier G. Thirot
 
 
 
 
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer



Exhibit


Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
 
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Kelly Services, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2018 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, George S. Corona, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1)
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: November 7, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ George S. Corona
 
 
 
 
George S. Corona
 
 
 
 
President and
Chief Executive Officer
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Kelly Services, Inc. and will be retained by Kelly Services, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.


Exhibit


Exhibit 32.2
 
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Kelly Services, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2018 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Olivier G. Thirot, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1)
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: November 7, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Olivier G. Thirot
 
 
 
 
Olivier G. Thirot
 
 
 
 
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Kelly Services, Inc. and will be retained by Kelly Services, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.