QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS: - Revenues increased to $135.3 million vs. $100.1 million in Q2 2006, an increase of 35.1% - Organic revenue growth of 27.0% for Q2 2007 - MDC EBITDA increased to $7.6 million vs. $6.4 million in Q2 2006, an increase of 18.8% - MDC Adjusted EBITDA increased to $11.2 million vs. $7.2 million in Q2 2006, an increase of 55.6% - Cash EPS of $0.36 vs. $0.25 in Q2 2006, an increase of 44.0% - Adjusted Cash EPS of $0.44 vs. $0.26 in Q2 2006, an increase of 69.2% YEAR TO DATE HIGHLIGHTS: - Revenues increased to $254.8 million vs. $198.2 million in the first half of 2006, an increase of 28.5% - Organic revenue growth of 21.9% in the first half of 2007 - MDC EBITDA of $12.0 million vs. $13.7 million in the first half of 2006, a decline of 12.4% - MDC Adjusted EBITDA of $17.5 million vs. $10.5 million in the first half of 2006, an increase of 66.7% - Cash EPS of $0.55 vs. $0.51 in the first half of 2006, an increase of 7.8% - Adjusted Cash EPS of $0.68 vs. $0.41 in the first half of 2006, an increase of 65.9% NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /CNW/ - MDC Partners Inc. ("MDC Partners" or the "Company") today announced record financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007. Consolidated revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2007 were $135.3 million, an increase of 35.1% compared to $100.1 million in the same period of 2006. Operating income for the second quarter of 2007 was $5.2 million versus $2.9 million for the second quarter of 2006, an increase of 79.3%. Net loss from continuing operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 was ($2.6) million versus a loss of ($1.0) million for the same period in 2006. The loss during 2007 included a non-cash unrealized foreign exchange charge of $2.5 million due to the decline of the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar. Diluted loss per share from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2007 was ($0.11) compared to ($0.04) in the same period last year. MDC Partners' share of EBITDA (as defined) increased to $7.6 million in the second quarter of 2007 compared with $6.4 million in the second quarter of 2006. Adjusting for unusual or non-recurring items, MDC Adjusted EBITDA (as defined) is $11.2 million in the quarter compared with $7.2 million last year, an increase of 55.6%. Cash earnings per share from continuing operations (as defined) for the second quarter of 2007 increased to $0.36 compared with $0.25 in the second quarter of 2006. Adjusted cash earnings per share (as defined) increased to $0.44 from $0.26 during the same period last year. Consolidated revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2007 were $254.8 million, an increase of 28.5% compared to $198.2 million in the same period of 2006. Operating income for the first half of 2007 was $1.6 million versus $4.7 million during the same period of 2006. Excluding a goodwill impairment charge, operating income in the first half of the year was $6.0 million or 27.7% better than the same period in 2006. Net loss from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2007 was ($11.4) million versus a loss of ($5.4) million for the same period in 2006. The loss during 2007 included a non-cash unrealized foreign exchange charge of $2.9 million due to the decline of the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar. Diluted loss per share from continuing operations for the first half of 2007 was ($0.46) compared to ($0.23) last year. MDC Partners' share of EBITDA (as defined) was $12.0 million in the first half of 2007 compared with $13.7 million in the same period of 2006. Adjusting for unusual or non-recurring items, MDC Adjusted EBITDA (as defined) was $17.5 million in the first six months of 2007, compared with $10.5 in the same period last year, a 66.7% increase. Year to date cash earnings per share from continuing operations (as defined) in 2007 increased to $0.55 compared with $0.51 in 2006. Adjusted cash earnings per share (as defined) increased to $0.68 from $0.41 during the same period last year. "We are very pleased with our second quarter results which significantly exceeded our internal expectations and we believe that our robust organic growth is a reflection of the significant investment we have and continue to make in talent and capabilities across the entire network, especially in the areas of digital innovation and other non-traditional media services. We are particularly enthusiastic about our new partnership with Redscout, a brand strategy and innovation firm who joined the network in June. As clients are increasingly relying on their marketing partners to implement solutions that drive growth, we believe that MDC's market positioning as 'The Place Where Great Talent Lives' and the effectiveness of and results generated by our Partner's work will continue to attract clients who are looking to work with firms who know how to drive results for their businesses," said Miles S. Nadal, Chairman & CEO of MDC Partners. The Company affirms it previously issued guidance for 2007 of revenues of $490 to $500 million, MDC's EBITDA (as defined) of $39 to $41 million and Cash EPS (as defined) of $1.28 to $1.32. Conference Call Management will host a conference call on August 2, at 8:30 a.m. (EST) to discuss our results. The conference call will be accessible by dialing 1-416-644-3421 or toll free 1-800-594-3790. An investor presentation has been posted on our website www.mdc-partners.com and will be referred to during the conference call. About MDC Partners Inc. MDC Partners is a leading provider of marketing communications solutions and services to clients in North America, Europe and Latin America. Through its partnership of entrepreneurial firms it provides advertising, specialized communications and consulting services to leading brands. MDC Partners' philosophy emphasizes the utilization of strategy and creativity to drive growth for its clients. "MDC Partners is The Place Where Great Talent Lives". MDC Partners Class A shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol "MDCA" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "MDZ.A". Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to its reported results, MDC Partners has included in this earnings release certain financial results that the Securities and Exchange Commission defines as "non-GAAP financial measures." Management believes that such non-GAAP financial measures, when read in conjunction with the Company's reported results, can provide useful supplemental information for investors analyzing period to period comparisons of the Company's growth. These non-GAAP financial measures relate to: (1) presenting MDC's share of EBITDA and MDC Adjusted EBITDA (as defined) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and June 30, 2006; and (2) presenting Cash Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations and Adjusted Cash Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations (as defined) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006. Included in this earnings release are tables reconciling MDC's reported results to arrive at these non-GAAP financial measures. This press release contains forward-looking statements. The Company's representatives may also make forward-looking statements orally from time to time. Statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, recent business and economic trends, potential acquisitions, estimates of amounts for deferred acquisition consideration and "put" option rights, constitute forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined in this section. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events, if any. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, but are not limited to, the following: - risks associated with effects of national and regional economic conditions; - the Company's ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients; - the financial success of the Company's clients; - the Company's ability to remain in compliance with its debt agreements and the Company's ability to finance its contingent payment obligations when due and payable, including but not limited to those relating to "put" option rights; - the Company's ability to retain and attract key employees; - the successful completion and integration of acquisitions which complement and expand the Company's business capabilities; - foreign currency fluctuations; and - risks arising from the Company's historical option grant practices. In addition to improving organic growth for its existing operations, the Company's business strategy includes ongoing efforts to engage in material acquisitions of ownership interests in entities in the marketing communications services industry. The Company intends to finance these acquisitions by using available cash from operations and through incurrence of bridge or other debt financing, either of which may increase the Company's leverage ratios, or by issuing equity, which may have a dilutive impact on existing shareholders proportionate ownership. At any given time the Company may be engaged in a number of discussions that may result in one or more material acquisitions. These opportunities require confidentiality and may involve negotiations that require quick responses by the Company. Although there is uncertainty that any of these discussions will result in definitive agreements or the completion of any transactions, the announcement of any such transaction may lead to increased volatility in the trading price of the Company's securities. Investors should carefully consider these risk factors and the additional risk factors outlined in more detail in the Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption "Risk Factors" and in the Company's other SEC filings. SCHEDULE 1 MDC PARTNERS INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (US$ in 000s, except share and per share amounts) Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, ----------------------- ----------------------- 2007 2006 2007 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue $135,257 $100,138 $254,788 $198,211 Operating Expenses Cost of services sold 87,817 60,900 166,372 120,641 Office and general expenses 35,969 31,185 70,144 61,007 Depreciation and amortization 6,280 5,118 12,245 11,900 Goodwill impairment - - 4,475 - ----------------------- ----------------------- 130,066 97,203 253,236 193,548 ----------------------- ----------------------- Operating Income 5,191 2,935 1,552 4,663 Other Income (Expenses) Other income (expense) (1,033) 509 (1,767) 1,073 Interest expense (3,768) (1,996) (6,491) (4,894) Interest income 1,075 144 1,228 258 ----------------------- ----------------------- Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes, Equity in Affiliates and Minority Interests 1,465 1,592 (5,478) 1,100 Income Tax Recovery 1,292 608 3,780 1,176 ----------------------- ----------------------- Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Equity in Affiliates and Minority Interests 2,757 2,200 (1,698) 2,276 Equity in Earnings of Non-consolidated Affiliates 61 227 11 501 Minority Interests in Income of Consolidated Entities (5,419) (3,434) (9,710) (8,185) ----------------------- ----------------------- Loss From Continuing Operations (2,601) (1,007) (11,397) (5,408) Loss from Discontinued Operations - (9,496) - (10,228) ----------------------- ----------------------- Net Loss ($2,601) ($10,503) ($11,397) ($15,636) ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- Loss Per Common Share Basic: Continuing Operations ($0.11) ($0.04) ($0.46) ($0.23) Discontinued Operations - (0.40) - (0.43) ----------------------- ----------------------- Net Loss ($0.11) ($0.44) ($0.46) ($0.66) ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- Diluted: Continuing Operations ($0.11) ($0.04) ($0.46) ($0.23) Discontinued Operations - (0.40) - (0.43) ----------------------- ----------------------- Net Loss ($0.11) ($0.44) ($0.46) ($0.66) ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- Weighted Average Number of Common Shares: Basic 24,752,472 23,858,327 24,514,954 23,818,182 Diluted 24,752,472 23,858,327 24,514,954 23,818,182 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- SCHEDULE 2 MDC PARTNERS INC. RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO EBITDA(*) (US$ in 000s) For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2007 Customer Specialized Strategic Relation- Communi- Corporate Marketing ship cation & Services Management Services Other Total ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue $78,445 $25,681 $31,131 - $135,257 ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- Operating Income (Loss) as Reported $9,449 $532 $1,778 ($6,568) $5,191 Add: Depreciation and amorti- zation 3,853 1,530 802 95 6,280 Stock-based compensation 242 - 3 1,308 1,553 ----------------------------------------------------------- EBITDA (*) 13,544 2,062 2,583 (5,165) 13,024 Less: Minority Interests (4,250) (13) (1,156) - (5,419) ----------------------------------------------------------- MDC's Share of EBITDA(xx) $9,294 $2,049 $1,427 ($5,165) $7,605 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- (*) EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, and stock-based compensation. (xx) MDC's Share of EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization and stock-based compensation less minority interests. MDC PARTNERS INC. RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO EBITDA(*) (US$ in 000s) For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2006 Customer Specialized Strategic Relation- Communi- Corporate Marketing ship cation & Services Management Services Other Total ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue $55,634 $20,906 $23,598 - $100,138 ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- Operating Income (Loss) as Reported $6,665 $313 $2,340 ($6,383) $2,935 Add: Depreciation and amorti- zation 3,493 1,125 437 63 5,118 Stock-based compensation 271 6 - 1,530 1,807 ----------------------------------------------------------- EBITDA(*) 10,429 1,444 2,777 (4,790) 9,860 Less: Minority Interests (2,723) (8) (703) - (3,434) ----------------------------------------------------------- MDC's Share of EBITDA(xx) $7,706 $1,436 $2,074 ($4,790) $6,426 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- (*) EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, and stock-based compensation. (xx) MDC's Share of EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization and stock-based compensation less minority interests. SCHEDULE 3 MDC PARTNERS INC. RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO EBITDA(*) (US$ in 000s) For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 Customer Specialized Strategic Relation- Communi- Corporate Marketing ship cation & Services Management Services Other Total ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue $149,008 $49,249 $56,531 - $254,788 ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- Operating Income (Loss) as Reported $16,007 $1,093 ($2,273) ($13,275) $1,552 Add: Depreciation and amorti- zation 7,597 3,080 1,383 185 12,245 Stock-based compensation 491 5 7 2,966 3,469 Impairment charges - - 4,475 - 4,475 ----------------------------------------------------------- EBITDA(*) 24,095 4,178 3,592 (10,124) 21,741 Less: Minority Interests (7,966) (27) (1,717) - (9,710) ----------------------------------------------------------- MDC's Share of EBITDA(xx) $16,129 $4,151 $1,875 ($10,124) $12,031 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- (*) EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation and impairment charges. (xx) MDC's Share of EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation and impairment charges less minority interests. MDC PARTNERS INC. RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO EBITDA(*) (US$ in 000s) For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 Customer Specialized Strategic Relation- Communi- Corporate Marketing ship cation & Services Management Services Other Total ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue $112,525 $39,812 $45,874 - $198,211 ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- Operating Income (Loss) as Reported $13,251 $883 $3,013 ($12,484) $4,663 Add: Depreciation and amorti- zation 8,753 2,189 861 97 11,900 Stock-based compensation 491 12 2,338 2,491 5,332 ----------------------------------------------------------- EBITDA(*) 22,495 3,084 6,212 (9,896) 21,895 Less: Minority Interests (6,676) (38) (1,471) - (8,185) ----------------------------------------------------------- MDC's Share of EBITDA(xx) $15,819 $3,046 $4,741 ($9,896) $13,710 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- (*) EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, and stock-based compensation. (xx) MDC's Share of EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization and stock-based compensation less minority interests. SCHEDULE 4 MDC PARTNERS INC. RECONCILIATION OF MDC EBITDA TO MDC ADJUSTED EBITDA (US$ in 000s) For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2007 Customer Specialized Strategic Relation- Communi- Corporate Marketing ship cation & Services Management Services Other Total ------------------------------------------------------------------------- MDC's Share of EBITDA(*) $9,294 $2,049 $1,427 ($5,165) $7,605 Losses from Margeotes Fertitta Powell (ceased operations) - - 1,925 - 1,925 Retention payments 875 - - 823 1,698 ----------------------------------------------------------- MDC Adjusted EBITDA(xx) $10,169 $2,049 $3,352 ($4,342) $11,228 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- (*) MDC's Share of EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization and stock-based compensation less minority interests. (xx) MDC's Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents MDC's Share of EBITDA plus unusual and non-recurring charges during the quarter. MDC PARTNERS INC. RECONCILIATION OF MDC EBITDA TO MDC ADJUSTED EBITDA (US$ in 000s) For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2006 Customer Specialized Strategic Relation- Communi- Corporate Marketing ship cation & Services Management Services Other Total ------------------------------------------------------------------------- MDC's Share of EBITDA(*) $7,706 $1,436 $2,074 ($4,790) $6,426 Losses from Margeotes Fertitta Powell (ceased operations) - - 1,125 - 1,125 Client Termination Payment (750) - - - (750) Consolidation of Equity Affiliates 329 - 75 - 404 ----------------------------------------------------------- MDC Adjusted EBITDA(xx) $7,285 $1,436 $3,274 ($4,790) $7,205 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- (*) MDC's Share of EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation and impairment charges less minority interests. (xx) MDC's Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents MDC's Share of EBITDA plus unusual and non-recurring charges during the quarter. SCHEDULE 5 MDC PARTNERS INC. RECONCILIATION OF MDC EBITDA TO MDC ADJUSTED EBITDA (US$ in 000s) For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 Customer Specialized Strategic Relation- Communi- Corporate Marketing ship cation & Services Management Services Other Total ------------------------------------------------------------------------- MDC's Share of EBITDA(xx) $16,129 $4,151 $1,875 ($10,124) $12,031 Losses from Margeotes Fertitta Powell (ceased operations) - - 2,935 - 2,935 Retention payments 1,750 - - 823 2,573 ----------------------------------------------------------- MDC Adjusted EBITDA(xx) $17,879 $4,151 $4,810 ($9,301) $17,539 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- (*) MDC's Share of EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation and impairment charges less minority interests. (xx) MDC's Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents MDC's Share of EBITDA plus unusual and non-recurring charges during the period. MDC PARTNERS INC. RECONCILIATION OF MDC EBITDA TO MDC ADJUSTED EBITDA (US$ in 000s) For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 Customer Specialized Strategic Relation- Communi- Corporate Marketing ship cation & Services Management Services Other Total ------------------------------------------------------------------------- MDC's Share of EBITDA(xx) $15,819 $3,046 $4,741 ($9,896) $13,710 Losses from Margeotes Fertitta Powell (ceased operations) - - 1,300 - 1,300 Client Termination Payment (5,250) - - - (5,250) Consolidation of Equity Affiliates 597 - 130 - 727 ----------------------------------------------------------- MDC Adjusted EBITDA(xx) $11,166 $3,046 $6,171 ($9,896) $10,487 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- (*) MDC's Share of EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization and stock-based compensation less minority interests. (xx) MDC's Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents MDC's Share of EBITDA plus unusual and non-recurring charges during the period. SCHEDULE 6 MDC PARTNERS INC. RECONCILIATION OF LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS TO CASH EARNINGS PER SHARE (US$ in 000s, except per share amounts) Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, ----------------------- ----------------------- 2007 2006 2007 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loss from Continuing Operations ($2,601) ($1,007) ($11,397) ($5,408) Depreciation & Amortization 7,361 5,531 13,904 12,724 Stock-Based Compensation 1,553 1,807 3,469 5,332 Non-cash Unrealized Foreign Exchange 2,489 (441) 2,893 (498) Impairment Charges - - 4,550 - ----------------------- ----------------------- Cash Earnings $8,802 $5,890 $13,419 $12,150 Diluted Shares 24,752 23,858 24,515 23,818 Cash EPS $0.36 $0.25 $0.55 $0.51 MDC PARTNERS INC. RECONCILIATION OF CASH EARNINGS TO ADJUSTED CASH EARNINGS PER SHARE (US$ in 000s, except per share amounts) Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, ----------------------- ----------------------- 2007 2006 2007 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash Earnings $8,802 $5,890 $13,419 $12,150 Losses from Margeotes Fertitta Powell (ceased operations) 1,925 1,125 2,935 1,300 Retention payments 1,698 - 2,573 - Client termination payment - (750) - (5,250) Tax Effect on Adjustments (1,449) (150) (2,203) 1,580 ----------------------- ----------------------- Adjusted Cash Earnings $10,976 $6,115 $16,724 $9,780 Adjusted Cash EPS $0.44 $0.26 $0.68 $0.41 SCHEDULE 7 MDC PARTNERS INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (US$ in 000s) (unaudited) June 30, December 31, 2007 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 9,359 $ 6,591 Accounts receivable, net 143,733 125,744 Expenditures billable to clients 19,655 28,077 Prepaid expenses 8,635 4,816 Other current assets 3,912 1,248 --------------------------- Total Current Assets 185,295 166,476 Fixed assets 42,594 44,425 Investment in affiliates 861 2,058 Goodwill 207,924 203,693 Other intangible assets, net 49,955 48,933 Deferred tax assets 13,563 13,332 Other assets 17,704 14,584 --------------------------- Total Assets $ 517,896 $ 493,501 --------------------------- --------------------------- Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Current Liabilities: Short-term debt $ - $ 4,910 Revolving credit facility - 45,000 Accounts payable 97,224 90,588 Accrued and other liabilities 62,853 75,315 Advance billings 52,039 51,804 Current portion of long term debt 704 1,177 Deferred acquisition consideration 1,359 2,721 --------------------------- Total Current Liabilities 214,179 271,515 Revolving credit facility 22,215 - Long-term debt 62,162 5,754 Convertible notes 42,238 38,613 Other liabilities 6,239 5,512 Deferred tax liabilities 1,148 1,140 --------------------------- Total Liabilities 348,181 322,534 --------------------------- Minority Interests 48,125 46,553 --------------------------- Shareholders' Equity: Common stock 189,204 184,699 Share capital to be issued 346 - Additional paid in capital 27,421 26,216 Accumulated deficit (98,011) (86,614) Treasury stock (660) - Stock subscription receivable (373) (643) Accumulated other comprehensive income 3,663 756 --------------------------- Total Shareholders' Equity 121,590 124,414 --------------------------- Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 517,896 $ 493,501 --------------------------- ---------------------------
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