Form 8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 8-K

 


CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 30, 2007

 


HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   0-25837   36-2681268

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 4200, Chicago, IL   60606-6303
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 496-1200

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 


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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Conditions

On October 30, 2007, Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. issued a news release reporting its 2007 third quarter financial results. A copy of the news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(c) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
Number
 

Description

99.1  

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Press Release Dated October 30, 2007


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                                       (Registrant)
Date: October 30, 2007   By:  

/s/ K. Steven Blake

  Name:   K. Steven Blake
  Title:   Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

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News

   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Heidrick & Struggles Reports Third Quarter 2007 Financial Results

Net revenue of $162.9 million, up 30.7 percent year over year

Operating income of $25.5 million, up 44.9 percent; Operating margin of 15.6 percent

Company increases 2007 net revenue guidance

CHICAGO (October 30, 2007) — Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSII), the world’s premier executive search and leadership consulting firm, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007.

Consolidated net revenue of $162.9 million increased 30.7 percent from $124.6 million in the 2006 third quarter. The positive impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates represented approximately four percentage points of the growth. Net revenue grew 20.8 percent in the Americas, 38.2 percent in Europe (approximately 29 percent on a constant currency basis), and 55.0 percent in the Asia Pacific region (approximately 47 percent on a constant currency basis).

The number of confirmed executive searches increased approximately 14 percent from the 2006 third quarter. The number of consultants on September 30, 2007, was 393, compared to 343 as of September 30, 2006. Productivity, as measured by annualized revenue per executive search consultant, increased to $1.6 million from $1.4 million in the 2006 third quarter. The average fee per executive search was $125,500, compared to $108,100 in last year’s third quarter.

Chief Executive Officer Kevin Kelly said, “We are proud to report another solid quarter of financial results. Our performance is a validation of our strategy and of the operational improvements we have made over the last several years. It reflects the hard work of our employees, who have been committed to revenue growth and improved profitability.”

 

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Consolidated salaries and employee benefits were $106.6 million, an increase of 27.4 percent from $83.7 million in the comparable quarter of 2006. The increase in this expense primarily reflects costs associated with increasing consultant headcount by approximately 15 percent since September 30, 2006, and higher bonus accruals associated with higher levels of net revenue. As a percentage of net revenue, salaries and employee benefits were 65.4 percent for the quarter, compared to 67.2 percent in the year-ago period.

Consolidated general and administrative expenses were $30.8 million, up 31.1 percent from $23.5 million reported in the comparable prior-year period. As a percentage of net revenue, consolidated general and administrative expenses were 18.9 percent, the same as in the 2006 third quarter.

Operating income was $25.5 million, up 44.9 percent over 2006 third quarter operating income of $17.6 million. The operating margin (measured as a percentage of net revenue) improved to 15.6 percent, compared to 14.1 percent in the 2006 third quarter.

Net income increased to $16.1 million and diluted earnings per share were $0.84, reflecting an effective tax rate in the quarter of 39.4 percent, after discrete items. These results are compared to 2006 third quarter net income of $11.2 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.60, reflecting a 41.9 percent effective tax rate.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $62.8 million, compared to $44.3 million in the third quarter of 2006. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments at September 30, 2007, were $218.2 million, compared to $197.4 million at September 30, 2006 and to $180.0 million at June 30, 2007.

During the third quarter, the company repurchased 685,557 shares of its common stock at an average price of $43.50 per share for a total of $29.8 million. As of September 30, 2007, $32.9 million remains available under the current $50 million stock repurchase program authorized by the company’s board of directors in May 2007.

 

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Also during the quarter, the company’s board of directors approved the initiation of a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.13 per share. On an annual basis, the cash dividend is expected to be $0.52 per share. The first quarterly dividend payment will be made on November 16, 2007 to shareholders of record as of November 2, 2007.

Regional Review for the 2007 Third Quarter

The Americas reported net revenue of $82.0 million, an increase of 20.8 percent over the third quarter of 2006. The Professional Services, Health Care/Life Sciences, and Technology industry groups realized the largest year-over-year net revenue growth in the quarter. Operating income of $17.2 million was up 15.2 percent year over year, and the operating margin was 21.0 percent, compared to 22.0 percent in the 2006 third quarter. Consultant headcount in the Americas was 202 at September 30, 2007, an increase of 20 compared to September 30, 2006.

Europe achieved record net revenue of $58.4 million, an increase of 38.2 percent year over year, driven by especially strong performance in the Financial Services, Industrial, Professional Services, and Health Care/Life Sciences industry groups. On a constant currency basis, year-over-year net revenue growth in Europe was approximately 29 percent. Operating income increased 84.9 percent year over year to $10.8 million, and the operating margin improved to a record 18.5 percent, compared to 13.8 percent in the 2006 third quarter. The majority of offices in the Europe region performed in line with regional results in the quarter, with the London office being the strongest contributor to results. Consultant headcount in Europe was 130 at September 30, 2007, an increase of nine compared to September 30, 2006.

Asia Pacific achieved record net revenue of $22.5 million, an increase of 55.0 percent year over year. On a constant currency basis, year-over-year net revenue growth in Asia Pacific was approximately 47 percent. Business was strong across the region with significant revenue growth in the Health Care/Life Sciences, Financial Services and Industrial practice groups. Operating income of $4.9 million was up 10.7 percent year over year, and the operating margin was 21.9 percent compared to 30.7 percent in the 2006 third quarter. The decrease in the operating margin is primarily related to the

 

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added costs associated with increasing consultant headcount by approximately 53 percent since September 30, 2006, but also reflects higher professional fees and an increase in infrastructure costs. Consultant headcount in Asia Pacific was 61 at September 30, 2007, an increase of 21 compared to September 30, 2006.

Nine Month Results

For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, net revenue was $466.1 million, a 34.6 percent increase from $346.3 million in the first nine months of 2006. The positive impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates represented approximately four percentage points of the growth. The number of confirmed executive searches for the first nine months of 2007 increased 21.3 percent from the comparable period of 2006. Operating income in the first nine months of 2007 increased to $61.3 million, representing an operating margin of 13.2 percent, compared to operating income in the first nine months of 2006 of $41.5 million and an operating margin of 12.0 percent. Net income for the first nine months of 2007 was $47.2 million, and diluted earnings per share were $2.48, reflecting an effective tax rate of 28.9 percent, which includes a net tax benefit in the second quarter of $8.5 million related to the company’s release of a valuation allowance related to certain of its foreign tax credits. For the same period of 2006, net income was $27.5 million and diluted earnings per share were $1.45, reflecting an effective tax rate of 40.3 percent.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2006, net revenue in the Americas increased 32.2 percent, and operating income increased 30.7 percent. The operating margin was 21.0 percent compared to 21.3 percent. In Europe, net revenue increased 29.9 percent and operating income increased 74.5 percent. The operating margin increased to 14.3 percent from 10.7 percent in the comparable period of 2006. In Asia Pacific, revenue increased 62.2 percent, and operating income increased 46.2 percent. The operating margin was 24.6 percent compared to 27.3 percent.

2007 Annual Guidance Updated

Based on results for the first nine months of 2007, the company is increasing its guidance for 2007 full-year net revenue to between $600 and $610 million, up from its previous guidance of $580 million to $595 million provided in July 2007. This updated guidance represents growth in net revenue over

 

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2006 levels of approximately 25 percent to 27 percent and reflects the company’s goal to accelerate revenue growth compared to recent years. The company continues to target a 2007 full-year operating margin of approximately 13 percent.

Added Kelly: “Increasing our net revenue guidance for 2007 is in line with our positive outlook for Heidrick & Struggles. Although uneven quarterly results are inherent to our business, we are encouraged by the long-term prospects for our growth in the executive search industry. Worldwide demand for senior-level management talent will be influenced by secular drivers such as retiring baby boomers and continued corporate globalization. We aim to win an increasing share of the market with superior client service delivered through our global industry practice teams. Strategic hiring, acquisitions, partnerships and alliances, and expansion into complementary service lines will be additional growth drivers of our business.”

Net income and earnings per share in 2007 are expected to reflect a full-year effective tax rate of between 35 percent and 42 percent, which includes an effective tax rate of 28.9 percent for the first nine months of 2007 and an unusually high fourth quarter tax rate of approximately 70 percent. The 2007 fourth quarter tax rate is a result of a one-time charge related to the company’s tax planning strategy to incorporate its UK branch, which will lower its effective tax rate in the future. Quarterly and full-year tax rate estimates can be significantly impacted by country-level results and can vary significantly by reporting period, as well as by discrete items that require immediate recognition in a particular quarter.

Quarterly Conference Call

Executives of Heidrick & Struggles will host a conference call to review 2007 third quarter results today, October 30, at 9:00 am (CDT). Participants may access the company’s call and supporting slides through the internet at www.heidrick.com. For those unable to participate on the live call, a webcast and copy of the slides will be archived at www.heidrick.com and available for up to 30 days following the investor call.

 

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About Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. is the world’s premier provider of senior-level executive search and leadership consulting services, including talent management, board building, executive on-boarding and M&A effectiveness. For more than 50 years, we have focused on quality service and built strong leadership teams through our relationships with clients and individuals worldwide. Today, Heidrick & Struggles leadership experts operate from principal business centers in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information about Heidrick & Struggles, please visit www.heidrick.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industry in which we operate and management’s beliefs and assumptions. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “projects,” “forecasts,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed, forecasted or implied in the forward-looking statements. Factors that may affect the outcome of the forward-looking statements include, among other things: our ability to attract and retain qualified executive search consultants; the condition of the economies in the United States, Europe, or elsewhere; social or political instability in markets where we operate; the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; price competition; the ability to forecast, on a quarterly basis, variable compensation accruals that ultimately are determined based on the achievement of annual results; our ability to achieve the planned cost savings from our cost-reduction initiatives; our ability to sublease or assign unused office space; our ability to realize our tax loss carryforwards; the timing of a partial release or full reversal of deferred tax asset valuation allowance; the mix of profit and loss by country; an impairment of our goodwill and other intangible assets; and delays in the development and/or implementation of new technology and systems. Our reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission also include information on factors that may affect the outcome of forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Contacts

Investors & Analysts:

Julie Creed, VP, Investor Relations: +1 312 496 1774 or jcreed@heidrick.com

Media:

Eric Sodorff, Director, Corporate Communications: +1 312 496 1613 or esodorff@heidrick.com

Joe Poulos, Edelman: +1 312 240 2719 or Joe.Poulos@edelman.com

 

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Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
            
     2007     2006     $ Change    % Change  

Revenue:

         

Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)

   $ 162,901     $ 124,636     $ 38,265    30.7 %

Reimbursements

     6,717       6,268       449    7.2 %
                         

Total revenue

     169,618       130,904       38,714    29.6 %

Operating expenses:

         

Salaries and employee benefits

     106,612       83,697       22,915    27.4 %

General and administrative expenses

     30,832       23,525       7,307    31.1 %

Reimbursed expenses

     6,717       6,268       449    7.2 %

Restructuring charges

     —         (149 )     149   
                         

Total operating expenses

     144,161       113,341       30,820    27.2 %
                         

Operating income

     25,457       17,563       7,894    44.9 %

Non-operating income (expense):

         

Interest income

     2,061       1,412       

Interest expense

     (9 )     (18 )     

Net realized and unrealized gains on equity and warrant portfolio

     22       319       

Other, net

     (923 )     (83 )     
                     

Net non-operating income

     1,151       1,630       

Income before income taxes

     26,608       19,193       

Provision for income taxes

     10,476       8,042       
                     

Net income

   $ 16,132     $ 11,151       
                     

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 0.90     $ 0.64       

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

     17,994       17,462       

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 0.84     $ 0.60       

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

     19,185       18,455       

Salaries and employee benefits as a percentage of net revenue

     65.4 %     67.2 %     

General and administrative expense as a percentage of net revenue

     18.9 %     18.9 %     

Operating income as a percentage of net revenue

     15.6 %     14.1 %     

Operating income as a percentage of net revenue (excluding restructuring)

     15.6 %     14.0 %     

Effective tax rate

     39.4 %     41.9 %     


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Segment Information

(In thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,  
     2007     2006     $ Change     % Change     2007
Margin *
    2006
Margin *
 

Revenue:

            

Americas

   $ 81,994     $ 67,855     $ 14,139     20.8 %    

Europe

     58,422       42,278       16,144     38.2 %    

Asia Pacific

     22,485       14,503       7,982     55.0 %    
                              

Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)

     162,901       124,636       38,265     30.7 %    

Reimbursements

     6,717       6,268       449     7.2 %    
                              

Total revenue

   $ 169,618     $ 130,904     $ 38,714     29.6 %    
                              

Operating Income:

            

Americas

   $ 17,185     $ 14,919     $ 2,266     15.2 %   21.0 %   22.0 %

Europe

     10,822       5,852       4,970     84.9 %   18.5 %   13.8 %

Asia Pacific

     4,935       4,456       479     10.7 %   21.9 %   30.7 %
                              

Total regions

     32,942       25,227       7,715     30.6 %   20.2 %   20.2 %

Corporate

     (7,485 )     (7,813 )     328     4.2 %    
                              

Operating income before restructuring charges

     25,457       17,414       8,043     46.2 %   15.6 %   14.0 %

Restructuring charges

     —         149       (149 )      
                              

Operating income

   $ 25,457     $ 17,563     $ 7,894        
                              

* Margin based on revenue before reimbursements (net revenue).


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
             
     2007     2006     $ Change     % Change  

Revenue:

        

Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)

   $ 466,080     $ 346,290     $ 119,790     34.6 %

Reimbursements

     20,475       16,835       3,640     21.6 %
                          

Total revenue

     486,555       363,125       123,430     34.0 %

Operating expenses:

        

Salaries and employee benefits

     315,657       234,841       80,816     34.4 %

General and administrative expenses

     89,127       69,529       19,598     28.2 %

Reimbursed expenses

     20,475       16,835       3,640     21.6 %

Restructuring charges

     —         406       (406 )  
                          

Total operating expenses

     425,259       321,611       103,648     32.2 %
                          

Operating income

     61,296       41,514       19,782     47.7 %

Non-operating income (expense):

        

Interest income

     5,564       4,666      

Interest expense

     (55 )     (39 )    

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on equity and warrant portfolio

     (101 )     434      

Other, net

     (242 )     (534 )    
                    

Net non-operating income

     5,166       4,527      

Income before income taxes

     66,462       46,041      

Provision for income taxes

     19,235       18,574      
                    

Net income

   $ 47,227     $ 27,467      
                    

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 2.63     $ 1.52      

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

     17,958       18,024      

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 2.48     $ 1.45      

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

     19,064       18,957      

Salaries and employee benefits as a percentage of net revenue

     67.7 %     67.8 %    

General and administrative expense as a percentage of net revenue

     19.1 %     20.1 %    

Operating income as a percentage of net revenue

     13.2 %     12.0 %    

Operating income as a percentage of net revenue (excluding restructuring)

     13.2 %     12.1 %    

Effective tax rate

     28.9 %     40.3 %    


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Segment Information

(In thousands)

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2007     2006     $ Change     % Change     2007
Margin *
    2006
Margin *
 

Revenue:

            

Americas

   $ 253,597     $ 191,766     $ 61,831     32.2 %    

Europe

     153,452       118,141       35,311     29.9 %    

Asia Pacific

     59,031       36,383       22,648     62.2 %    
                              

Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)

     466,080       346,290       119,790     34.6 %    

Reimbursements

     20,475       16,835       3,640     21.6 %    
                              

Total revenue

   $ 486,555     $ 363,125     $ 123,430     34.0 %    
                              

Operating Income:

            

Americas

   $ 53,274     $ 40,775     $ 12,499     30.7 %   21.0 %   21.3 %

Europe

     22,006       12,614       9,392     74.5 %   14.3 %   10.7 %

Asia Pacific

     14,513       9,926       4,587     46.2 %   24.6 %   27.3 %
                              

Total regions

     89,793       63,315       26,478     41.8 %   19.3 %   18.3 %

Corporate

     (28,497 )     (21,395 )     (7,102 )   -33.2 %    
                              

Operating income before restructuring charges

     61,296       41,920       19,376     46.2 %   13.2 %   12.1 %

Restructuring charges

     —         (406 )     406        
                              

Operating income

   $ 61,296     $ 41,514     $ 19,782        
                              

* Margin based on revenue before reimbursements (net revenue).


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

 

     September 30,
2007
   December 31,
2006
     (Unaudited)     

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 148,994    $ 147,440

Short-term investments

     69,250      73,375

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

     114,931      80,677

Other receivables

     5,392      6,868

Prepaid expenses

     14,241      9,753

Income taxes recoverable, net

     11,170      621

Deferred income taxes, net

     17,329      14,944
             

Total current assets

     381,307      333,678
             

Non-current assets:

     

Property and equipment, net

     18,123      18,648

Restricted cash

     9,143      7,900

Assets designated for retirement and pension plans

     37,468      31,380

Investments

     5,156      3,470

Other non-current assets

     9,842      6,220

Goodwill

     77,244      75,961

Other intangible assets, net

     15,923      17,884

Deferred income taxes, net

     32,736      24,629
             

Total non-current assets

     205,635      186,092
             

Total assets

   $ 586,942    $ 519,770
             

Current liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

   $ 7,089    $ 7,217

Accrued salaries and employee benefits

     160,862      154,646

Other accrued liabilities

     46,119      37,401

Current portion of accrued restructuring charges

     3,050      3,328
             

Total current liabilities

     217,120      202,592
             

Non-current liabilities:

     

Retirement and pension plans

     43,031      34,332

Non-current portion of accrued restructuring charges

     7,393      9,386

Other non-current liabilities

     8,211      9,755
             

Total non-current liabilities

     58,635      53,473
             

Stockholders' equity

     311,187      263,705
             

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

   $ 586,942    $ 519,770
             


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

    

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 
     2007     2006  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 16,132     $ 11,151  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     2,836       2,289  

Impairment of intangibles

     1,029       —    

Deferred income taxes

     (1,049 )     303  

Net realized and unrealized gains on equity and warrant portfolio

     (22 )     (319 )

Stock-based compensation expense, net

     7,624       7,100  

Restructuring charges

     —         (149 )

Cash paid for restructuring charges

     (456 )     (1,006 )

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Trade and other receivables

     5,085       (6,207 )

Accounts payable

     (2,307 )     363  

Accrued expenses

     45,408       29,760  

Income taxes recoverable, net

     (9,209 )     1,069  

Other assets and liabilities, net

     (2,305 )     (52 )
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     62,766       44,302  
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Increase in restricted cash

     45       —    

Acquisition

     (16 )     —    

Capital expenditures

     (3,051 )     (2,229 )

Proceeds from sales of equity securities

     46       532  

Payments to consultants related to sales of equity securities

     (21 )     (413 )

Proceeds from sales of short-term investments

     38,200       12,501  

Purchases of short-term investments

     (36,675 )     (22,501 )

Other, net

     (17 )     17  
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (1,489 )     (12,093 )
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from stock options exercised

     2,242       1,239  

Purchases of treasury stock

     (29,529 )     (3,924 )

Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation

     604       507  

Other

     (270 )     (68 )
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (26,953 )     (2,246 )
                

Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

     5,476       (2,329 )
                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     39,800       27,634  

Cash and cash equivalents:

    

Beginning of period

     109,194       109,765  
                

End of period

   $ 148,994     $ 137,399  
                
     $ —    

Supplemental schedule of noncash financing activities:

    

Total value of treasury stock purchases

   $ 29,820     $ —    

Cash paid for treasury stock purchases

     (29,529 )     (3,924 )
                

Accrued treasury stock purchases

   $ 291     $ (3,924 )
                


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

    

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
     2007     2006  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 47,227     $ 27,467  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     8,352       7,361  

Impairment of intangibles

     1,029    

Deferred income taxes

     (9,493 )     850  

Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on equity and warrant portfolio

     101       (434 )

Stock-based compensation expense, net

     25,671       18,271  

Restructuring charges

     —         406  

Cash paid for restructuring charges

     (2,503 )     (5,450 )

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Trade and other receivables

     (28,469 )     (29,932 )

Accounts payable

     (1,625 )     (849 )

Accrued expenses

     3,520       25,485  

Income taxes recoverable, net

     (11,056 )     (2,393 )

Other assets and liabilities, net

     (8,402 )     (1,409 )
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     24,352       39,373  
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Increase in restricted cash

     (1,191 )     —    

Acquisition

     (1,277 )     —    

Capital expenditures

     (6,061 )     (3,556 )

Proceeds from sales of equity securities

     351       929  

Payments to consultants related to sales of equity securities

     (145 )     (625 )

Proceeds from sales of short-term investments

     119,525       72,500  

Purchases of short-term investments

     (115,400 )     (132,500 )

Other, net

     —         64  
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (4,198 )     (63,188 )
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from stock options exercised

     19,225       4,023  

Purchases of treasury stock

     (54,416 )     (49,460 )

Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation

     8,175       2,289  

Other

     23       247  
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (26,993 )     (42,901 )
                

Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

     8,393       426  
                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     1,554       (66,290 )

Cash and cash equivalents:

    

Beginning of period

     147,440       203,689  
                

End of period

   $ 148,994     $ 137,399  
                

Supplemental schedule of noncash financing activities:

    

Total value of treasury stock purchases

   $ 55,727     $ 49,460  

Cash paid for treasury stock purchases

     (54,416 )     (49,460 )
                

Accrued treasury stock purchases

   $ 1,311     $ —