10-K annual report · filed Feb 23, 2012

ManpowerGroup Inc (MAN) FY2011 10-K Annual Report

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ManpowerGroup Inc (MAN) filed its fiscal 2011 10-K annual report with the SEC on Feb 23, 2012.

  • Top risk flagged: German employment regulations restrict contract lengths and industries available to associates

ManpowerGroup Inc FY2011 10-K analysis

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Business Overview

  • Global workforce-solutions model, matching talent with employers through staffing, consulting, training, career management and outsourcing
  • 2011 brand emphasis: Experis expansion in IT, Engineering, Finance and Accounting, plus dedicated ManpowerGroup Solutions unit
  • Strategic shift toward higher-value professional resourcing, project-based work and outcome-based outsourcing beyond traditional staffing
  • Global network nearly 3,800 offices across 80 countries and territories, serving more than 400,000 clients
  • 3.5 million people connected to opportunities in 2011, with approximately 31,000 full-time equivalent employees

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Revenue $22.006B, up 16.6% YoY, with constant-currency growth of 11.6%
  • Operating margin 2.4% vs (0.6%), gross margin 16.8% vs 17.2%
  • Best segment Northern Europe: $6.159B revenue, 3.5% OUP margin; worst Right Management: $323.7M revenue, (0.4)% OUP margin
  • Operating cash flow $69.2M, capex $64.9M, buybacks $104.5M, dividends $65.1M
  • Outlook: 2012 growth pace uncertain amid slowing global economy and difficult forecasting conditions

Risk Factors

  • German employment regulations restrict contract lengths and industries available to associates
  • European concentration: approximately 85% of 2011 revenues generated outside the United States
  • Third-party data-center and back-office outsourcing exposes operations to service interruptions and data loss
  • Adecco, Randstad and Kelly Services intensify pricing competition in a low-barrier industry
  • Total debt $700.2 million as of December 31, 2011, limiting operating flexibility

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