2 0 0 8 A n n u A l R e p o R t
Staffing the World
999 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, Michigan 48084-4782
(248) 362-4444
www.kellyservices.com
Corporate profile
Kelly Services was established in 1946 by William
Russell Kelly, founder of the temporary staffing
industry. Since then, our company has evolved from
the widely-recognized “Kelly Girl” brand to become a
world leader in workforce management services and
human resources solutions.
Today, we offer a comprehensive array of temporary
staffing, permanent placement, outsourcing, and
consulting services. Kelly employees can be found
working in traditional office positions as well as in
finance, healthcare, engineering, law, education,
accounting, information technology, science, creative
services, and light industrial.
As one of the largest global staffing companies, we serve customers
throughout the world, including many well-known international businesses, and
more than 90 percent of the Fortune 500. Our Company is organized around
three geographic regions: The Americas; Asia Pacific (APAC); and Europe,
the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This structure brings Kelly closer to its
customers and their unique workforce needs, facilitating the efficient delivery
of commercial as well as professional and technical staffing solutions. Globally,
Kelly’s Outsourcing and Consulting Group (OCG) provides recruitment, human
resource management, vendor management, and outplacement services.
Kelly is built on a strong
tradition of integrity,
quality, and professional
excellence.
Kelly is built on a strong tradition of integrity,
quality, and professional excellence. We serve
as a trusted business partner to our customers,
and a valued employer to 650,000 temporary
employees around the globe.
In 2008, our revenue totaled $5.5 billion. Kelly
is based in Troy, Michigan, USA.
Corporate information
ExECUTIvE officeRs (continued)
Michael e. Debs
Senior Vice President,
Controller, and
Chief Accounting Officer
Rolf e. Kleiner
Senior Vice President and
General Manager, Outsourcing
& Consulting Group
Daniel t. lis
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel, and
Corporate Secretary
Antonina M. Ramsey
Senior Vice President,
Global Human Resources
Dhirendra shantilal
Senior Vice President and
General Manager, APAC
STOCKhOldER infoRMAtion
corporate Headquarters
999 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, Michigan 48084-4782
(248) 362-4444
www.kellyservices.com
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independent Registered
public Accounting firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
1900 St. Antoine Street
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders will
be held on May 5, 2009, at 11:00 a.m.
Eastern Daylight Time, at the Corporate
Headquarters of the Company.
Dividend Reinvestment
and Direct stock purchase plan
Registered stockholders of Kelly’s Class A
common stock can purchase additional
shares through the Dividend Reinvestment
and Direct Stock Purchase Plan. For more
information about the plan or to enroll, visit
www.kellyservices.com.
Additional information
For more information including financial
documents such as annual reports, Form
10-Ks, and copies of the Company’s Code of
Business Conduct and Ethics, contact:
James M. Polehna
Senior Director, Investor Relations
Kelly Services, Inc.
999 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, Michigan 48084-4782
(248) 244-4586
stock listings
Kelly Services Class A and Class B common
stock trade on the NASDAq Global Select
MarketSM under the symbols: KELYA
and KELYB.
social Responsibility
Since our founding in 1946, Kelly Services
has embodied the true spirit of social
responsibility in its culture and organizational
values. Through our core business of
connecting individuals with the right job
opportunities, we seek to improve the quality
of life for employees, their families, and the
communities we serve around the world.
At Kelly, we embrace public accountability
and recognize our role in working for the
betterment of society—whether ensuring
equal employment opportunities, promoting
safer workplace conditions, advocating for
healthcare reform, or adhering to sustainable
business practices. To learn more about Kelly’s
efforts, visit www.kellyservices.com in the
section titled “About Us.”
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© 2009 Kelly Services, Inc.
BOARd OF DiRectoRs
terence e. Adderley
Chairman
carl t. camden
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Jane e. Dutton
Robert L. Kahn, Distinguished
University Professor of Business
Administration and Psychology
University of Michigan
Maureen A. fay,
o.p., ph.D.
Director of the Leadership Seminar
for the Association of Jesuit Colleges
and Universities
Verne G. istock
Lead Director
Retired Chairman
and President
Bank One Corporation
leslie A. Murphy, cpA
President and Chief
Executive Officer
Murphy Consulting, Inc.
Donald R. parfet
Managing Director
Apjohn Group, LLC
B. Joseph White
President
University of Illinois
ExECUTIvE officeRs
carl t. camden
President and
Chief Executive Officer
George s. corona
Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer
Michael l. Durik
Executive Vice President and
Chief Administrative Officer
patricia A. little
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Michael s. Webster
Executive Vice President and
General Manager, Americas
leif Agnéus
Senior Vice President and
General Manager, EMEA
This was a difficult year for Kelly Services.
Fueled by an intensifying financial crisis
and a faltering global economy, labor markets
significantly weakened throughout the world.
As a result, we experienced a dramatic, worldwide
reduction in demand for temporary staffing.
These external conditions severely impacted
our performance, which fell significantly short of
expectations. Losses from continuing operations
for the full-year 2008 totaled $81.7 million,
compared to earnings from continuing operations
of $53.7 million in 2007. Included in this year’s
loss were non-cash asset impairment charges
of $80.5 million. For the year, we sustained a
diluted loss per share from continuing operations
of $2.35. That compares to $1.47 per share
earned in 2007.
Protecting our position
As 2009 begins, we are taking decisive steps to
help us manage through this global economic
turbulence and emerge a stronger company.
A solid financial position is vital to managing
through a recession. In keeping with our long-
standing conservative financial practices and
sound operating fundamentals, we are committed
to preserving a strong balance sheet. We will
continue to maintain adequate debt capacity. To
further strengthen our liquidity, your board of
directors temporarily suspended the Company’s
quarterly dividend on both Class A and Class B
common stock in the first quarter of 2009.
In addition, the Chairman and independent
members of the board of directors voluntarily
reduced their compensation 10 percent.
To Our Stockholders
Taking proactive measures
Other significant actions have been taken to reduce
expenses and improve operating efficiency. In the
past year, we closed or consolidated more than 40
branches, reduced staff in both the field and at
headquarters, and significantly curtailed discretionary
spending. In January 2009, we put on hold all salary
increases, bonuses, and retirement contributions, and
commenced a further restructuring of our operations
in the United Kingdom.
For the present, we are striking a
careful balance—managing our
resources and maintaining agility.
When job growth resumes, we will
be poised to move quickly and
respond to staffing demands.
Without question, 2009 will be a demanding year.
There remains the strong possibility of a delayed
recovery. But a recovery will eventually come, and we
stand ready. For the present, we are striking a careful
balance, focusing on both managing our resources
and maintaining our agility.
Prudently executing our strategy
We believe our strategic plan remains sound, and
that its execution is positioning our Company
for the long term. By diversifying geographically,
investing in high-margin fee-based businesses,
globalizing professional and technical staffing, and
expanding outsourcing and consulting services, we
are becoming a more resilient company.
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During the year, we made progress executing
our plan. Kelly acquired Toner Graham, a financial
and accounting recruitment company in the U.K.,
and purchased Randstad’s Portuguese operations
to increase our commercial and professional
staffing presence in the EMEA region. OCG, our
outsourcing and consulting services group, expanded
its North American client base and broadened its
global presence. In the U.S., we launched Kelly
Government Solutions to help customers compete
successfully for federal contracts—a growing part of
the U.S. economy.
Preparing for a profitable future
We will continue to invest and pursue our strategic
goals. We are mindful that, when economic
conditions begin to stabilize and job growth
resumes, we must be poised to respond to the
staffing demands of our customers.
I remain optimistic about opportunities in
the staffing industry and confident about Kelly’s
future. We are led by a seasoned management
team—made even stronger this year with the
addition of Patricia Little as Chief Financial
Officer, and the appointment of George
Corona as Chief Operating Officer. With the
help of our dedicated and talented employees
around the world, the guidance of our board
of directors, and the support of our valued
stockholders and customers, Kelly Services will
maintain its standing as a global leader in human
resources solutions.
Be assured, whatever this year brings, we have
the resources and the resolve to build on our solid
foundation and achieve the growth, profitability,
and lasting value you expect.
Carl T. Camden
President and Chief Executive Officer
F e b r u a r y 2 0 0 9
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2008
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
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KELLY SERVICES, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
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incorporation or organization)
999 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan 48084
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(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common NASDAQ Global Market
Class B Common NASDAQ Global Market
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the
Securities Act. Yes [ ] No [X]
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d)
of the Act. Yes [ ] No [X]
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 if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is
not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive
proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. [
]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated
filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer [X]
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Accelerated filer [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Act). Yes [ ] No [X]
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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 most
recently completed second fiscal quarter, was approximately $551,245,963.
Registrant had 31,315,575 shares of Class A and 3,459,785 of Class B common stock, par value
$1.00, outstanding as of February 2, 2009.
Documents Incorporated by Reference
The proxy statement of the registrant with respect to its 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is
incorporated by reference in Part III.
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PART I
Unless the context otherwise requires, throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K the words “Kelly,” “Kelly
Services,” “the Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Kelly Services, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
History and Development of Business
Founded by William R. Kelly in 1946, Kelly Services has delivered pioneering workforce solutions to customers in a
variety of industries throughout our 62-year history. Our range of solutions and geographic coverage has grown
steadily over the years to match the expanding needs of our customers.
We have evolved from a United States-based company concentrating primarily on traditional office staffing into a
global workforce solutions leader with a breadth of specialty businesses. We currently assign professional and
technical employees in the fields of creative services, education, legal, and health care—while ranking as one of the
world’s largest scientific staffing providers, and among the leaders in information technology, engineering, and
financial staffing. These specialty service lines complement our traditional expertise in office services, contact center,
light industrial, and electronic assembly staffing. We also offer innovative talent management solutions for our
customers including outsourcing, consulting, recruitment, career transition, and vendor management services.
Geographic Breadth of Services
Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, we serve customers in all major staffing markets throughout the world. We provide
temporary employment for approximately 650,000 employees annually to a variety of customers around the globe --
including more than 90 percent of the Fortune 500 companies.
We offer workforce solutions to a diversified group of customers through offices in three regions: the Americas,
Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (“EMEA”) and Asia Pacific (“APAC”).
Description of Business Segments
Our operations are divided into seven principal business segments: Americas Commercial, Americas Professional
and Technical (“Americas PT”), EMEA Commercial, EMEA Professional and Technical (“EMEA PT”), APAC
Commercial , APAC Professional and Technical (“APAC PT”) and Outsourcing and Consulting Group (“OCG”).
Americas Commercial
Our Americas Commercial segment includes: Kelly Office Services, offering trained employees who work in word
processing, data entry, and as administrative support staff; KellyConnect, providing staff on-site and remotely for
contact centers, technical support hotlines, and telemarketing units; Kelly Educational Staffing, the first nationwide
program supplying qualified substitute teachers; Kelly Marketing Services, including support staff for seminars, sales,
and trade shows; Kelly Electronic Assembly Services, providing technicians to serve the technology, aerospace, and
pharmaceutical industries; Kelly Light Industrial Services, placing maintenance workers, material handlers,
assemblers, and more; KellySelect, a temporary to full-time service that provides both customers and temporary staff
the opportunity to evaluate their relationship before making a full-time employment decision; and KellyDirect, a
permanent placement service used across all staffing business units.
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Americas PT
Our Americas PT segment includes a number of industry-specific services: CGR/seven, placing employees in
creative services positions; Kelly Automotive Services Group, placing employees in a variety of technical, non-
technical, and administrative positions with major automotive manufacturers and their suppliers; Kelly Engineering
Resources, supplying engineering professionals across all disciplines including aeronautical, chemical, civil/structural,
electrical/instrumentation, environmental, industrial, mechanical, petroleum, pharmaceutical, quality, and
telecommunications; Kelly Financial Resources, serving the needs of corporate finance departments, accounting
firms, and financial institutions with professional personnel; Kelly Government Solutions, providing a full spectrum of
talent management solutions to the US federal government; Kelly Healthcare Resources, providing all levels of
healthcare specialists and professionals for work in hospitals, ambulatory care centers, HMOs and other health
insurance companies; Kelly IT Resources, placing information technology specialists across all IT disciplines; Kelly
Law Registry, placing legal professionals including attorneys, paralegals, contract administrators, compliance
specialists, and legal administrators; and Kelly Scientific Resources, providing entry-level to Ph.D. professionals to a
broad spectrum of scientific and clinical research industries. Our temporary-to-hire service, KellySelect, and
permanent placement service, KellyDirect, are also offered in this segment.
EMEA Commercial
Our EMEA Commercial segment provides a similar range of commercial staffing services as described for our
Americas Commercial segment above, including: Kelly Office Services, KellyConnect, Kelly Educational Staffing,
Kelly Light Industrial Services and KellySelect. Additional service areas of focus include Kelly Catering and
Hospitality, providing various chefs, porters, and hospitality representatives; and Kelly Industrial, supplying manual
workers to semi-skilled professionals in a variety of trade, non-trade and operational positions.
EMEA PT
Our EMEA PT segment provides many of the same services as described for our Americas PT segment above,
including: Kelly Engineering Resources, Kelly Financial Resources, Kelly Healthcare Resources, Kelly IT Resources,
Kelly Scientific Resources and KellySelect. Kelly is also placing increased emphasis on cross-border recruitment for
professional and technical opportunities across this region through our Kelly International Recruitment service line.
APAC Commercial
Our APAC Commercial segment provides many of the same commercial staffing services as described for our
Americas and EMEA Commercial segments above, including: Kelly Office Services, KellyConnect, Kelly Marketing
Services, Kelly Light Industrial Services, Kelly Hospitality, KellySelect, and KellyDirect. An additional service area
includes Kelly Exhibition & Promotions, which focuses on providing staffing solutions for trade shows and exhibitions.
APAC PT
Our APAC PT segment provides many of the same services as described for our Americas and EMEA PT segments
above, including: Kelly Engineering Resources, Kelly Financial Resources, Kelly IT Resources, Kelly Scientific
Resources, KellySelect, and KellyDirect.
OCG
Our Outsourcing and Consulting Group segment delivers integrated talent management solutions configured to
satisfy our customers’ needs across multiple regions, skill sets, and the entire spectrum of human resources
challenge. Services in this segment include: Recruitment Process Outsourcing (“RPO”), offering talent acquisition
and HR solutions from RPO and HR consulting to customized recruitment projects; Contingent Workforce
Outsourcing (“CWO”), providing globally managed service solutions that integrate supplier and vendor management
technology partners to optimize contingent workforce spend; Independent Contractor Solutions, delivering evaluation,
classification, and risk management services that improve success with this critical talent pool; Business Process
Outsourcing (“BPO”), offering full staffing and operational management of non-core functions or departments; HR
Consulting, providing human capital solutions from consulting resources and services, to global mobility and strategic
workforce planning; Career Transition & Organizational Effectiveness, offering a range of custom solutions to
maintain effective operations and maximize employee motivation and performance in wake of corporate
restructurings; and Executive Search, providing leadership in executive placement worldwide.
Financial information regarding our industry segments is included in the Segment Disclosure note to our consolidated
financial statements presented in Part II, Item 8 of this report.
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Business Objectives
Kelly’s philosophy is rooted in our conviction that we can and do make a difference on a daily basis— for our
customers, in the lives of our employees, in the local communities we serve and in our industry. We aspire to be a
strategic business partner to our customers, and strive to assist them in running efficient, profitable organizations.
Our consultative approach to customer relationships leverages a collective expertise spanning more than 60 years of
thought leadership, while Kelly solutions are customizable to benefit them on any scope or scale required.
For most of our customers, navigating the human capital arena has never been more complex. As the use of
contingent labor, consultants, and independent contractors becomes more prevalent and critical to the ongoing
success of our customer base—our core competencies are refined to help them realize their respective business
objectives. Whether providing traditional staffing services, streamlined technology, or our integrated suite of talent
management solutions—Kelly will continue to deliver the strategic expertise our customers need to transform their
workforce management challenges into opportunity.
Service Marks
Business Operations
We own numerous service marks that are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark
Office, the European Union Community Trademark Office and numerous individual country trademark offices.
Seasonality
Our quarterly operating results are affected by the seasonality of our customers’ businesses. Demand for staffing
services historically has been lower during the first and fourth quarters, in part as a result of holidays, and typically
increases during the second and third quarters of the year.
Working Capital
We believe there are no unusual or special working capital requirements in the staffing services industry.
Customers
We are not dependent on any single customer, or a limited segment of customers. Our largest single customer
accounted for approximately four percent of total revenue in 2008.
Government Contracts
Although we conduct business under various federal, state, and local government contracts, they do not account for a
significant portion of our business.
Competition
The worldwide temporary staffing industry is competitive and highly fragmented. In the United States, approximately
100 competitors operate nationally, and approximately 10,000 smaller companies compete in varying degrees at local
levels. Additionally, several similar staffing companies compete globally. In 2008, our largest competitors were
Adecco, S.A., Manpower, Inc., Randstad Holding N.V., Spherion Corporation, Allegis Group and Robert Half
International, Inc.
Key factors that influence our success are geographic coverage, breadth of service, quality of service, and price.
Geographic presence is of utmost importance, as temporary employees are generally unwilling to travel great
distances for assignment, and customers prefer working with companies in their local market. Breadth of service has
become more critical as customers seek “one-stop shopping” for all their staffing needs.
Quality of service is highly dependent on the availability of qualified, competent temporary employees, and our ability
to recruit, screen, train, retain, and manage a pool of employees who match the skills required by particular
customers. Conversely, during an economic downturn, we must balance competitive pricing pressures with the need
to retain a qualified workforce. Price competition in the staffing industry is intense—particularly for office clerical and
light industrial personnel—and pricing pressure from customers and competitors continues to be significant.
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Environmental Concerns
Because we are involved in a service business, federal, state or local laws that regulate the discharge of materials
into the environment do not materially impact us.
Employees
We employ approximately 1,200 people at our corporate headquarters in Troy, Michigan, and approximately 8,900
staff members in our international network of company-owned branch offices. In 2008, we assigned approximately
650,000 temporary employees with a variety of customers around the globe.
While services may be provided inside the facilities of customers, we remain the employer of record for our temporary
employees. We retain responsibility for employee assignments, the employer’s share of all applicable payroll taxes
and the administration of the employee’s share of these taxes.
Foreign Operations
For information regarding sales, earnings from operations and long-lived assets by domestic and foreign operations,
please refer to the information presented in the Segment Disclosures note to our consolidated financial statements,
presented in Part II, Item 8 of this report.
Access to Company Information
We electronically file our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K
and all amendments to those reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The public may read
and copy any of the reports that are filed with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F. Street, NE,
Washington, DC 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling
the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains an Internet website at www.sec.gov that contains reports,
proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically.
We make available, free of charge, through our Internet website, and by responding to requests addressed to our
director of investor relations, our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on
Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports. These reports are available as soon as reasonably practicable after
such material is electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. Our website address is: www.kellyservices.com.
The information contained on our website, or on other websites linked to our website, is not part of this report.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
We operate in a highly competitive industry with low barriers to entry, and may be unable to compete
successfully against existing or new competitors.
The worldwide staffing services market is highly competitive with limited barriers to entry. We compete in global,
national, regional and local markets with full-service and specialized temporary staffing companies. While the
majority of our competitors are significantly smaller than us, several competitors, including Adecco S.A., Manpower
Inc., Randstad Holding N.V., Spherion Corporation, Allegis Group and Robert Half International, Inc., have substantial
marketing and financial resources. In particular, Adecco S.A., Manpower Inc., and Randstad Holding N.V. are
considerably larger than we are and, thus have significantly more marketing and financial resources than we do.
Price competition in the staffing industry is intense, particularly for the provision of office clerical and light industrial
personnel. We expect that the level of competition will remain high, which could limit our ability to maintain or
increase our market share or profitability.
There has been a significant increase in the number of customers consolidating their staffing services purchases with
a single provider or small group of providers. The trend to consolidate purchases has in some cases made it more
difficult for us to obtain or retain customers. We also face the risk that our current or prospective customers may
decide to provide similar services internally. As a result, there can be no assurance that we will not encounter
increased competition in the future.
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Our business is significantly affected by fluctuations in general economic conditions.
Demand for staffing services is significantly affected by the general level of economic activity and unemployment in
the United States and the other countries in which we operate. When economic activity increases, temporary
employees are often added before full-time employees are hired. As economic activity slows, however, many
companies reduce their use of temporary employees before laying off full-time employees. We may also experience
more competitive pricing pressure during periods of economic downturn. A substantial portion of our revenues and
earnings are generated by our business operations in the United States. Any significant economic downturn in the
United States or certain other countries in which we operate has a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations. For 2008, the already-weak economic conditions and employment trends in the
U.S., present at the start of the year, continued to worsen as the year progressed. The most notable deterioration
occurred in the fourth quarter of 2008 as the economic slowdown became more evident outside the U.S. and anxiety
over the global financial crisis intensified. The weakened global economy significantly affected our earnings
performance in 2008. We cannot predict when the global economy will begin to recover or when and to what extent
conditions affecting the temporary staffing industry will improve. We also cannot ensure that the actions we have
taken or may take in the future in response to these challenges will be successful or that our business, financial
condition or results of operations will not continue to be adversely impacted by these conditions.
Our loss of major customers or the deterioration of their financial condition or prospects could have a
material adverse effect on our business.
Our business strategy is increasingly focused on serving large corporate customers through high volume global
service agreements. While our strategy is intended to enable us to increase our revenues and earnings from our
major corporate customers, the strategy also exposes us to increased risks arising from the possible loss of major
customer accounts. In addition, some of our customers are in industries, such as the automotive and manufacturing
industries, that have experienced adverse business and financial conditions in recent years. The deterioration of the
financial condition or business prospects of these customers could reduce their need for temporary employment
services, and result in a significant decrease in the revenues and earnings we derive from these customers.
Our customer contracts contain termination provisions that could decrease our future revenues and
earnings.
Most of our customer contracts can be terminated by the customer on short notice without penalty. Our customers
are, therefore, not contractually obligated to continue to do business with us in the future. This creates uncertainty
with respect to the revenues and earnings we may recognize with respect to our customer contracts.
We depend on our ability to attract and retain qualified temporary personnel.
We depend on our ability to attract qualified temporary personnel who possess the skills and experience necessary to
meet the staffing requirements of our customers. We must continually evaluate our base of available qualified
personnel to keep pace with changing customer needs. Competition for individuals with proven professional skills is
intense, and demand for these individuals is expected to remain strong for the foreseeable future. There can be no
assurance that qualified personnel will continue to be available in sufficient numbers and on terms of employment
acceptable to us. Our success is substantially dependent on our ability to recruit and retain qualified temporary
personnel.
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We may be exposed to employment-related claims and losses, including class action lawsuits, that could
have a material adverse effect on our business.
Temporary staffing services providers employ and assign personnel in the workplaces of other businesses. The risks
of these activities include possible claims relating to:
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discrimination and harassment;
• wrongful termination or denial of employment;
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violations of employment rights related to employment screening or privacy issues;
classification of employees including independent contractors;
employment of illegal aliens;
violations of wage and hour requirements;
retroactive entitlement to employee benefits; and
errors and omissions by our temporary employees, particularly for the actions of professionals such as
attorneys, accountants and scientists.
We are also subject to potential risks relating to misuse of customer proprietary information, misappropriation of
funds, damage to customer facilities due to negligence of temporary employees, criminal activity and other similar
claims. We may incur fines and other losses or negative publicity with respect to these problems. In addition, these
claims may give rise to litigation, which could be time-consuming and expensive. In the U.S. and certain other
countries in which we operate, new employment and labor laws and regulations have been proposed or adopted that
may increase the potential exposure of employers to employment-related claims and litigation. There can be no
assurance that the corporate policies we have in place to help reduce our exposure to these risks will be effective or
that we will not experience losses as a result of these risks. There can also be no assurance that the insurance
policies we have purchased to insure against certain risks will be adequate or that insurance coverage will remain
available on reasonable terms or be sufficient in amount or scope of coverage.
Unexpected changes in claim trends on our workers’ compensation and benefit plans may negatively impact
our financial condition.
We self-insure, or otherwise bear financial responsibility for, a significant portion of expected losses under our
workers’ compensation program and medical benefits claims. Unexpected changes in claim trends, including the
severity and frequency of claims, actuarial estimates and medical cost inflation could result in costs that are
significantly different than initially reported. If future claims-related liabilities increase due to unforeseen
circumstances, our costs could increase significantly. There can be no assurance that we will be able to increase the
fees charged to our customers in a timely manner and in a sufficient amount to cover increased costs as a result of
any changes in claims-related liabilities.
Failure to maintain specified financial ratios in the Company’s bank credit facility could adversely restrict our
financial and operating flexibility and subject us to other risks, including access to capital markets.
The Company’s Bank Credit Facility contains covenants that require the Company to maintain specified financial
ratios and satisfy other financial conditions. The ability of the Company to meet these financial covenants may be
affected by events beyond its control. If the Company defaults under any of these requirements, the lenders could
declare all outstanding borrowings, accrued interest and fees to be due and payable or significantly increase the cost
of the facility. Our Bank Credit Facility matures in November, 2010. If we are unable to extend or refinance our Bank
Credit Facility or the terms applicable to any extension or refinancing are unfavorable to us, our financial condition
and results of operations may be materially adversely affected. In these circumstances, there can be no assurance
that the Company would have sufficient liquidity to repay or refinance this indebtedness at favorable rates or at all.
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Damage to our key data centers could affect our ability to sustain critical business applications.
Many business processes critical to the Company’s continued operation are housed in the Company’s data center
situated within the corporate headquarters complex as well as regional data centers in Asia-Pacific and Europe.
Those processes include, but are not limited to, payroll, customer reporting and order management. While we have
taken steps to protect the Company’s operations, the loss of a data center would create a substantial risk of business
interruption.
Our investment in the PeopleSoft payroll, billing and accounts receivable project may not yield its intended
results.
In the fourth quarter of 2004, we commenced the PeopleSoft project to replace our payroll, billing and accounts
receivable information systems in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom and Ireland. To date
we have several modules in production including accounts receivable, payroll in Canada and payroll and billing in the
United Kingdom and Ireland. We are delaying implementation of the remaining components, including payroll and
billing in the United States and billing in Canada, until at least 2010 and do not have an estimate of the cost for
completion. There is a risk that if the remaining modules are not completed or the cost of completion is prohibitive,
an impairment charge relating to all or a portion of the $6.1 million capitalized cost of the in-process modules could be
required.
We are highly dependent on our senior management and the continued performance and productivity of our
local management and field personnel.
We are highly dependent on the continued efforts of the members of our senior management. We are also highly
dependent on the performance and productivity of our local management and field personnel. The loss of any of the
members of our senior management may cause a significant disruption in our business. In addition, the loss of any of
our local managers or field personnel may jeopardize existing customer relationships with businesses that use our
services based on relationships with these individuals. The loss of the services of members of our senior
management could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Our business is subject to extensive government regulation, which may restrict the types of employment
services we are permitted to offer or result in additional or increased tax or other costs that reduce our
revenues and earnings.
The temporary employment industry is heavily regulated in many of the countries in which we operate. Changes in
laws or government regulations may result in prohibition or restriction of certain types of employment services we are
permitted to offer or the imposition of new or additional benefit, licensing or tax requirements that could reduce our
revenues and earnings. There can be no assurance that we will be able to increase the fees charged to our
customers in a timely manner and in a sufficient amount to cover increased costs as a result of any changes in laws
or government regulations. Any future changes in laws or government regulations may make it more difficult or
expensive for us to provide staffing services and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations.
We conduct a significant portion of our operations outside of the United States and we are subject to risks
relating to our international business activities, including fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
We conduct our business in all major staffing markets throughout the world. Our operations outside the United States
are subject to risks inherent in international business activities, including:
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fluctuations in currency exchange rates;
varying economic and political conditions;
differences in cultures and business practices;
differences in tax laws and regulations;
differences in accounting and reporting requirements;
changing and, in some cases, complex or ambiguous laws and regulations; and
litigation and claims.
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Our operations outside the United States are reported in the applicable local currencies and then translated into U.S.
dollars at the applicable currency exchange rates for inclusion in our consolidated financial statements. Exchange
rates for currencies of these countries may fluctuate in relation to the U.S. dollar and these fluctuations may have an
adverse or favorable effect on our operating results when translating foreign currencies into U.S. dollars.
If we fail to maintain effective internal control over our financial reporting, we may cause investors to lose
confidence in our reported financial information, which could have a negative effect on the trading price of
our stock.
Pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, our management is required to include in our Annual Report on
Form 10-K a report that assesses the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule
13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K is also required to include an
attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm on the effectiveness of our internal controls.
Our efforts to comply with Section 404 have resulted in, and are likely to continue to result in, significant costs, the
commitment of time and operational resources and management attention. If our management identifies one or more
material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, we will be unable to assert that our internal
controls are effective. If we are unable to assert that our internal control over financial reporting is effective, or if our
independent auditors are unable to attest that our management’s report is fairly stated or they are unable to express
an opinion on the effectiveness of our internal controls, our business may be harmed. Market perception of our
financial condition and the trading price of our stock may also be adversely affected and customer perception of our
business may suffer.
Our controlling stockholder exercises voting control over our company and has the ability to elect or remove
from office all of our directors.
Terence E. Adderley, the Chairman of our board of directors, and certain trusts with respect to which he acts as
trustee or co-trustee, control approximately 92.9% of the outstanding shares of Kelly Class B common stock, which is
the only class of our common stock entitled to voting rights. Mr. Adderley is therefore able to exercise voting control
with respect to all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election or removal from office of all of our
directors.
We are not subject to most 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 Terence E.
Adderley, the Chairman of our board of directors, and certain trusts of which he acts as trustee or co-trustee have
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.
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Provisions in our certificate of incorporation and bylaws and Delaware law may delay or prevent an
acquisition of our company.
Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws contain provisions that could make it harder for a third party to acquire us
without the consent of our board of directors. For example, our certificate of incorporation establishes a classified or
“staggered” board of directors, which means that only approximately one third of our directors are required to stand
for election at each annual meeting of our stockholders. In addition, if a potential acquirer were to make a hostile bid
for us, the acquirer would not be able to call a special meeting of stockholders to remove our board of directors or act
by written consent without a meeting. The acquirer would also be required to provide advance notice of its proposal
to replace directors at any annual meeting, and would not be able to cumulate votes at a meeting, which would
require the acquirer to hold more shares to gain representation on the board of directors than if cumulative voting
were permitted. In addition, our certificate of incorporation requires the approval of the holders of at least 75% of our
Class B common stock for certain transactions involving our company, including a merger, consolidation or sale of all
or substantially all of our assets that has not been approved by our board of directors.
Our board of directors also has the ability to issue additional shares of common stock that could significantly dilute
the ownership of a hostile acquirer. In addition, Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law limits mergers
and other business combination transactions involving 15 percent or greater stockholders of Delaware corporations
unless certain board or stockholder approval requirements are satisfied. These provisions and other similar
provisions make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us without negotiation.
Our board of directors could choose not to negotiate with an acquirer that it did not believe was in our strategic
interests. If an acquirer is discouraged from offering to acquire us or prevented from successfully completing a hostile
acquisition by these or other measures, our shareholders could lose the opportunity to sell their shares at a favorable
price.
The holders of shares of our Class A common stock are not entitled to voting rights.
Under our certificate of incorporation, the holders of shares of our Class A common stock are not entitled to voting
rights, except as otherwise required by Delaware law. As a result, Class A common stock holders do not have the
right to vote for the election of directors or in connection with most other matters submitted for the vote of our
stockholders.
Our stock price may be subject to significant volatility and could suffer a decline in value.
The market price of our common stock may be subject to significant volatility. We believe that many factors, including
several which are beyond our control, have a significant effect on the market price of our common stock. These
include:
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actual or anticipated variations in our quarterly operating results;
announcements of new services by us or our competitors;
announcements relating to strategic relationships or acquisitions;
changes in financial estimates by securities analysts;
changes in general economic conditions;
actual or anticipated changes in laws and government regulations;
changes in industry trends or conditions; and
sales of significant amounts of our common stock or other securities in the market.
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In addition, the stock market in general, and the NASDAQ Global Market in particular, have experienced significant
price and volume fluctuations that have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of
listed companies. These broad market and industry factors may seriously harm the market price of our common
stock, regardless of our operating performance. In the past, securities class action litigation has often been instituted
following periods of volatility in the market price of a company’s securities. A securities class action suit against us
could result in substantial costs, potential liabilities and the diversion of our management’s attention and resources.
Further, our operating results may be below the expectations of securities analysts or investors. In such event, the
price of our common stock may decline.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.
None.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
We own our headquarters in Troy, Michigan, where corporate, subsidiary and divisional offices are currently located.
The original headquarters building was purchased in 1977. Headquarters operations were expanded into additional
buildings purchased in 1991, 1997 and 2001.
The combined usable floor space in the headquarters complex is approximately 350,000 square feet, and an
additional 29,000 square feet, commencing on January 1, 2009, is being leased nearby. Our buildings are in good
condition and are currently adequate for their intended purpose and use. We also own undeveloped land in Troy and
northern Oakland County, Michigan, for possible future expansion.
Branch office business is conducted in leased premises with the majority of leases being fixed for terms of generally
five years in the United States and 5 to 10 years outside the United States. We own virtually all of the office furniture
and the equipment used in our corporate headquarters and branch offices.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
See Note 17, Contingencies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K
for a discussion of current legal proceedings.
Disclosure of Certain IRS Penalties
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
There were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders in the fourth quarter of 2008.
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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
PART II
Market Information and Dividends
Our Class A and Class B common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbols “KELYA” and
“KELYB,” respectively. The high and low selling prices for our Class A common stock and Class B common stock as
quoted by the NASDAQ Global Market and the dividends paid on the common stock for each quarterly period in the
last two fiscal years are reported below:
Per share amounts (in dollars)
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Year
21.38 $
15.01
23.20 $
19.38
21.53 $
16.50
19.68 $
9.47
23.20
9.47
25.99
19.55
22.01
19.75
20.00
17.00
22.92
10.99
.135
.135
.135
.135
25.99
10.99
.54
32.82 $
28.04
33.97 $
26.73
28.14 $
19.47
24.39 $
18.20
33.97
18.20
$
$
2008
Class A common
High
Low
Class B common
High
Low
Dividends
2007
Class A common
High
Low
Class B common
High
Low
Dividends
.125
.125
.135
.135
32.10
26.05
36.89
28.00
31.00
20.00
34.90
21.00
36.89
20.00
.52
Holders
The number of holders of record of our Class A and Class B common stock were 5,430 and 417, respectively, as of
February 2, 2009.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
None.
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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Total Number
of Shares
(or Units)
Purchased
Average
Price Paid
per Share
(or Unit)
Period
September 29, 2008 through
November 2, 2008
167
$
14.12
November 3, 2008 through
November 30, 2008
December 1, 2008 through
December 28, 2008
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-
-
-
Total
167
$
14.12
Maximum Number
(or Approximate
Dollar Value) of
Shares (or Units)
That May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs
(in thousands of dollars)
$
7,322
$
7,322
$
7,322
Total Number
of Shares (or
Units) Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
-
-
-
-
On August 8, 2007, the board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of the Company’s
outstanding Class A common shares. The Company has repurchased $42.7 million of shares in the open market. It
has the ability to repurchase additional shares for up to $7.3 million. The repurchase program has a term of 24
months. The Company does not intend to make further share repurchases under the plan. We may reacquire shares
outside the program in connection with the surrender of shares to cover taxes due upon the vesting of restricted stock
held by employees. 167 shares were reacquired in transactions outside the repurchase program during the
Company’s fourth quarter.
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Performance Graph
The following graph compares the cumulative total return of our Class A common stock with that of the S&P MidCap
400 Index and the S&P 1500 Human Resources and Employment Services Index for the five years ended December
31, 2008. The graph assumes an investment of $100 on December 31, 2003 and that all dividends were reinvested.
COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN
Assumes Initial Investment of $100
December 31, 2003 – December 31, 2008
250
200
150
100
50
0
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Kelly Services Inc. A
S&P 400 MidCap Index - Total Return
S&P 1500 Human Resources and Employment Services Index
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Kelly Services, Inc.
S&P MidCap 400 Index
$100.00
$107.24
$94.47
$106.00
$69.82
$100.00
$116.50
$131.12
$144.65
$156.15
$50.26
$99.56
S&P 1500 Human Resources and
Employment Services Index
$100.00
$120.38
$138.67
$165.84
$126.57
$115.13
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
The following table summarizes selected financial information of Kelly Services, Inc. and its subsidiaries for each of
the most recent five fiscal years. This table should be read in conjunction with the other financial information,
including "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and financial
statements included elsewhere in this report.
(In millions except per share amounts)
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004 (1)
Revenue from services
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax (2)
Net (loss) earnings
$
$
5,517.3
(81.7)
(0.5)
(82.2)
5,667.6
53.7
7.3
61.0
$
5,546.8
56.8
6.7
63.5
$
$
5,186.4
37.7
1.6
39.3
4,863.4
22.2
(1.0)
21.2
Basic (loss) earnings per share:
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations
Net (loss) earnings
Diluted (loss) earnings per share:
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations
Net (loss) earnings
Dividends per share
Classes A and B common
Working capital
Total assets
Total noncurrent liabilities
(1) Fiscal year included 53 weeks.
(2.35)
(0.02)
(2.37)
(2.35)
(0.02)
(2.37)
1.48
0.20
1.68
1.47
0.20
1.67
1.58
0.19
1.76
1.56
0.18
1.75
1.06
0.04
1.10
1.05
0.04
1.09
0.63
(0.03)
0.60
0.63
(0.03)
0.60
0.54
0.52
0.45
0.40
0.40
427.4
1,457.3
203.8
478.6
1,574.0
200.5
463.3
1,469.4
142.6
428.0
1,312.9
119.9
413.1
1,249.8
115.8
(2) As discussed in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, Kelly Home Care ("KHC") was sold effective March 31, 2007
for an after-tax gain of $6.2 million. Additionally, Kelly Staff Leasing ("KSL") was sold effective December 31, 2006 for an
after-tax gain of $2.3 million. In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or
Disposal of Long-Lived Assets," the gains on the sales as well as KHC's and KSL's results of operations for the current
and prior periods have been reported as discontinued operations in the Company's consolidated statements of earnings.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS.
Executive Overview
2008 was a very difficult year. The already-weak economic conditions and employment trends in the U.S., present at
the start of 2008, continued to worsen as the year progressed. The most notable deterioration occurred in the fourth
quarter as the economic slowdown became more evident outside the U.S. and anxiety over the global financial crisis
intensified.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, during the year, the U.S. economy lost 2.6 million jobs, compared
with 2.1 million jobs created in 2006 and 1.1 million in 2007. Temporary staffing was impacted especially hard,
posting 21 consecutive months of year-over-year declines. In fact, the rate of temporary job losses accelerated
throughout the year, with December’s drop being the highest in this cycle. Outside of the U.S., the effects of a global
recession quickly spread, resulting in almost immediate deterioration of employment markets and temporary staffing.
The weakened global economy significantly affected our earnings performance in 2008. For the year, we recorded a
net loss of $2.37 per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $1.67 per diluted share in 2007. Included in those
2008 results are impairment charges of $2.22 per diluted share. Our efforts to implement our strategic plan to
diversify business offerings, expand geographically, reduce costs, consolidate facilities and close unprofitable
branches helped to mitigate the negative impact of this economic environment.
In spite of these challenges, we did make measurable strategic progress during the year. For example, we:
• Acquired the Portuguese subsidiaries of Randstad Holding N.V., establishing our presence in Portugal, a
growing staffing market,
• Expanded into more fee-based businesses through the acquisition of Toner Graham, a specialized
accountancy and financial recruiting company headquartered in the U.K.,
• Opened approximately 50 new Professional and Technical, and Outsourcing and Consulting branches
outside the U.S., in response to demand for technically skilled, degreed and certified professional workers
throughout the world,
• Maintained our overall gross profit rate, despite the weakening economic and labor market, and
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In January 2009, announced a second restructuring plan in the U.K. to bring our infrastructure in line with
current U.K. market conditions and labor trends.
We expect to continue the focus on our strategic plan; however, until we witness sustained temporary staffing job
creation and signs of a strengthening global economy, we will continue to take decisive actions to minimize short-
term risks. We remain committed to prudent cost actions and diligent management of the Company’s balance sheet
without impairing our ability to compete and meet the future staffing needs of our customers.
Results of Operations
2008 versus 2007
Revenue from services for 2008 totaled $5.5 billion, a decrease of 2.7% from 2007. This was the result of a decrease
in hours worked of 8.3%, partially offset by an increase in average hourly bill rates of 4.1% (3.0% on a constant
currency basis). Fee-based income, which is included in revenue from services, totaled $151.4 million, or 2.7% of
total revenue for 2008, an increase of 11.1% as compared to $136.3 million in 2007. Revenue decreased in the
Americas Commercial and Americas PT business segments and increased in each of the five other business
segments. Reflecting the accelerating slowdown in the global economy, the trend in revenue growth during 2008 was
negative in all business units, with the largest decline occurring in the fourth quarter.
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Compared to 2007, the U.S. dollar was weaker against certain foreign currencies, including the euro and the Swiss
franc. As a result, our consolidated U.S. dollar translated revenue was higher than would have otherwise been
reported. On a constant currency basis, 2008 revenue from services decreased 3.7% as compared with the prior
year. When we use the term “constant currency,” it means that we have translated financial data for 2008 into U.S.
dollars using the same foreign currency exchange rates that we used to translate financial data for 2007. We believe
that constant currency measurements are an important analytical tool to aid in understanding underlying operating
trends without distortion due to currency fluctuations. The table below summarizes the impact of foreign exchange
adjustments on revenue from services for 2008:
Revenue from Services
2008
2007
(In millions of dollars)
% Change
Revenue from Services - Constant Currency:
A mericas Commercial
A mericas PT
Total Americas Commercial and PT - Constant Currency
$
E MEA Commercial
E MEA PT
Total EMEA Commercial and PT - Constant Currency
A PAC Commercial
A PAC PT
Total APA C Commercial and PT - Constant Currency
2,502.6 $
911.4
3,414.0
1,271.3
166.1
1,437.4
326.9
32.7
359.6
OCG - Constant Currency
Total Revenue from Services - Constant Currency
Foreign Currency Impact
Revenue from Servi ces
246.6
5,457.6
59.7
5,517.3 $
$
2,759.4
929.1
3,688.5
1,292.4
158.8
1,451.2
310.6
26.7
337.3
190.6
5,667.6
(9.3) %
(1.9)
(7.4)
(1.6)
4.6
(1.0)
5.2
22.4
6.6
29.3
(3.7)
5,667.6
(2.7) %
Gross profit of $977.7 million was 1.2% lower than in 2007. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues was 17.7% in
2008 and increased 0.2 percentage points compared to the 17.5% rate in the prior year. Compared to the prior year,
the gross profit rate increased in the EMEA PT and OCG segments, and was flat in the Americas Commercial
business segment. The gross profit rate decreased in all other business segments.
The improvement in the gross profit rate is primarily due to growth in fee-based income. Fee-based income has a
significant impact on gross profit rates. There are very low direct costs of services associated with fee-based
recruitment income. Therefore, increases or decreases can have a disproportionate impact on gross profit rates.
The gross profit rate for 2008 and 2007 also included the effect of French payroll tax credits. During 2007, the
French government changed the method of calculating payroll tax credits, retroactive to the beginning of 2006 and on
a go-forward basis until October 1, 2007. During 2008, the French government extended eligibility to claim payroll tax
credits to 2005. In connection with these changes, $2.4 million of French payroll tax credits were recognized in 2008
and $4.8 million were recognized in 2007.
As more fully described in Critical Accounting Estimates, we regularly update our estimates of the ultimate cost of
open workers’ compensation claims. As a result, during 2008, we reduced the estimated cost of prior year workers’
compensation claims by $12.7 million. This compares to an adjustment reducing prior year workers’ compensation
claims by $11.6 million in 2007.
Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $967.4 million, a year-over-year increase of 6.4% (5.2% on a
constant currency basis). Selling, general and administrative expenses expressed as a percentage of gross profit
were 99.0% in 2008, a 7.1 percentage point increase compared to the 91.9% rate in 2007. Included in selling,
general and administrative expenses for 2008 are $22.5 million of litigation costs for several pending lawsuits. (See
Note 17, Contingencies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.)
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On January 21, 2009, the Chief Executive Officer of Kelly Services, Inc. authorized a restructuring plan for our United
Kingdom operations (“Kelly U.K.”). The plan is the result of management’s strategic review of the operations of Kelly
U.K. which identified the opportunity for additional operational cost savings. We have not yet identified specific
branches or employees affected, but expect that the plan will result in the elimination or consolidation of certain
operations and may involve approximately 350 staff reductions. We expect that the plan will be completed by the end
of 2009.
We currently estimate that we will incur total pre-tax charges associated with these actions of approximately $11
million to $14 million, including approximately $9 million to $11 million in facility exit costs and approximately $2
million to $3 million in severance expenses. We recorded $1.5 million of severance costs in the fourth quarter of
2008 and expect the remainder to be recorded in 2009. We expect all of the expense will result in future cash
expenditures.
Included in selling, general and administrative expenses for 2007 were $8.9 million of expenses related to 2007
Americas and U.K. restructuring actions. The Americas restructuring costs totaled $3.0 million, of which $2.7 million
related to facility exit costs and $0.2 million related to accelerated depreciation. The U.K. restructuring costs totaled
$5.9 million, of which $4.2 million related to facility exit costs, $0.6 million related to accelerated depreciation and $1.1
million related to moving, fit out and lease origination fees related to the headquarters consolidation. We did not incur
any significant severance costs in connection with the restructuring actions.
During the fourth quarter of 2008, impairment charges of $80.5 million were also recorded. We completed our
goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarter and, due to worsening economic conditions, the Company’s
discounted cash flow forecast for future years was revised. This resulted in the recognition of a goodwill impairment
loss of $50.4 million in the EMEA Commercial segment in 2008. At December 28, 2008, the Company also
determined that its available-for-sale investment in Temp Holdings Co. Ltd. (“Temp Holdings,” formerly Tempstaff), a
Japanese staffing company, was impaired and an other-than-temporary impairment of $18.7 million was recorded.
While Temp Holdings’ performance remains strong, its value has been affected by global market movements. The
length of time (approximately nine months as of December 28, 2008) and extent to which the market value of the
investment has been less than cost resulted in the Company’s determination that the impairment was other-than-
temporary. Additionally, the Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. When estimated undiscounted
future cash flows will not be sufficient to recover an asset’s carrying amount, the asset is written down to its fair value,
determined by estimated future discounted cash flows. Due to a history of losses in the U.K. and uncertainty around
future financial projections, the Company’s evaluation as of December 28, 2008 resulted in an $11.4 million reduction
in the carrying value of long-lived assets in the U.K.
As a result of the above, the Company reported losses from operations for 2008 of $70.3 million, compared to
earnings from operations of $80.1 million reported in 2007.
Other (expense) income was expense of $3.5 million in 2008, compared to income of $3.2 million in 2007. Included
in other expense for 2008 is $3.7 million of foreign exchange losses booked primarily in the fourth quarter, related to
yen-denominated net debt for the Temp Holdings investment and ruble-denominated intercompany balances in
Russia. Foreign exchange losses were not significant in 2007.
Income tax expense on continuing operations for 2008 was $8.0 million, compared to last year’s expense of $29.6
million. Most of the impairment and restructuring charges are not tax deductible. In foreign countries where future
tax deductions are possible, a valuation allowance was recorded against the deferred tax assets created by the
charges. The valuation allowances related to impairment and restructuring charges equaled $2.2 million in Germany,
$7.9 million in Japan and $1.1 million in the United Kingdom. The 2008 income tax expense was also impacted by
nondeductible losses in the cash surrender value of life insurance policies used to fund the Company's deferred
compensation plans, and by losses in foreign countries which are not currently deductible.
Losses from continuing operations were $81.7 million in 2008, compared to earnings of $53.7 million in 2007.
Included in losses from continuing operations in 2008 were $77.2 million, net of tax, of impairment charges, $13.9
million, net of tax, of litigation expenses, $1.5 million, net of tax, of U.K. restructuring costs and $1.6 million of French
payroll tax credits, net of tax. Included in earnings from continuing operations in 2007 are $7.8 million of expenses,
net of tax, related to the U.K. and Americas restructuring actions and $3.2 million of French payroll tax credits, net of
tax.
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Discontinued operations include the operating results of Kelly Home Care (“KHC”), which was sold in 2007 and Kelly
Staff Leasing (“KSL”), which was sold in 2006. Losses from discontinued operations totaled $0.5 million for 2008,
compared to earnings of $7.3 million for 2007. Discontinued operations for 2008 represent adjustments to assets and
liabilities retained as part of the sale agreements. Discontinued operations for 2007 included the $6.2 million gain,
net of tax, on the sale of KHC.
Net losses in 2008 were $82.2 million, compared to earnings of $61.0 million in 2007. Diluted loss per share from
continuing operations for 2008 was $2.35, as compared to diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of
$1.47 in 2007. Diluted loss per share from continuing operations for 2008 include the $2.22 per share cost of
impairments, $0.40 per share cost of litigation expenses, $0.04 per share cost of the U.K. restructuring and a $0.05
per share benefit related to French payroll tax credits. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for 2007
include $0.21 per share of restructuring costs and a $0.09 per share benefit related to French payroll tax credits.
During the first quarter of 2008, the Company realigned its operations into seven reporting segments – Americas
Commercial, Americas PT, EMEA Commercial, EMEA PT, APAC Commercial, APAC PT and OCG. Corporate
expenses that directly support the operating units have been allocated to all seven segments. The segment
operating results exclude the asset impairment charges discussed above. Prior periods were reclassified to conform
with the current presentation.
Americas Commercial
Revenue from Services
Fee-based income
Earnings from Operations
$
Gross profit rate
Expense rates:
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Operating margin
2008
2007
(In millions of dollars)
2,504.3
15.7
70.0
$ 2,759.4
18.9
95.6
Change
(9.2) %
(16.5)
(26.8)
15.9 %
15.9 %
0.0 pts.
13.1
82.4
2.8
12.4
78.2
3.5
0.7
4.2
(0.7)
Constant
Currency
Change
(9.3) %
(16.7)
The change in revenue from services in the Americas Commercial segment reflected the decrease in fee-based
income, a decrease in hours worked of 12.4%, partially offset by an increase in average hourly bill rates of 3.7%
(3.6% on a constant currency basis). Year-over-year revenue comparisons reflect decreases of 6.4% in the first
quarter, 6.1% in the second quarter, 9.4% in the third quarter, and 14.9% in the fourth quarter. Americas
Commercial represented 45.4% of total Company revenue for 2008 and 48.6% for 2007.
As noted above, the Company revised its estimate of the cost of outstanding workers’ compensation claims and,
accordingly, reduced expense in 2008. Of the total $12.7 million adjustment booked in 2008, $10.5 million is
reflected in the results of Americas Commercial. This compares to an adjustment of $10.0 million in 2007. Selling,
general and administrative expenses decreased by 4.0% compared to the prior year, but were higher as a
percentage of revenue due to lower revenue from services.
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Americas PT
Revenue from Services
Fee-based income
Earnings from Operations
$
2008
2007
(In millions of dollars)
911.6
19.4
47.7
929.1
20.6
53.5
$
Constant
Currency
Change
(1.9) %
(6.0)
Change
(1.9) %
(5.8)
(10.8)
Gross profit rate
Expense rates:
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Operating margin
17.6 %
17.8 %
(0.2) pts.
12.4
70.3
5.2
12.0
67.6
5.8
0.4
2.7
(0.6)
The change in revenue from services in Americas PT reflected the decrease in fee-based income, a decrease in
hours worked of 4.2%, partially offset by an increase in average billing rates of 2.5%. On a year-over-year basis,
revenue increased 2.0% in the first quarter and 0.9% in the second quarter, and decreased 3.1% in the third quarter
and 7.3% in the fourth quarter. Americas PT revenue represented 16.5% of total Company revenue for 2008 and
16.4% for 2007.
Americas PT’s share of the reduction in workers’ compensation expense was $1.4 million in 2008 and $1.0 million in
2007. Selling, general and administrative expenses were flat compared to the prior year, but were higher as a
percentage of revenue due to lower revenue from services.
EMEA Commercial
Revenue from Services
Fee-based income
Earnings from Operations
$
Gross profit rate
Expense rates:
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Operating margin
2008
2007
(In millions of dollars)
1,310.4
39.5
(3.0)
$ 1,292.4
38.2
8.9
Change
1.4 %
3.5
(133.5)
17.4 %
17.7 %
(0.3) pts.
17.6
101.3
(0.2)
17.0
96.1
0.7
0.6
5.2
(0.9)
Constant
Currency
Change
(1.6) %
0.0
The change in translated U.S. dollar revenue from services in EMEA Commercial resulted from the increase in fee-
based income and an increase in average hourly bill rates of 4.0% (an increase of 0.7% on a constant currency
basis), partially offset by a decrease in hours worked of 4.7%. Constant currency year-over-year revenue
comparisons reflect decreases of 1.6% in the first quarter and 1.1% in the second quarter, an increase of 1.3% in the
third quarter and decrease of 5.0% in the fourth quarter. EMEA Commercial revenue represented 23.8% of total
Company revenue for 2008 and 22.8% for 2007. The Portugal acquisition contributed approximately 2 percentage
points to EMEA Commercial year-over-year constant currency revenue growth.
EMEA Commercial earnings from operations for 2008 includes a $2.4 million benefit related to French payroll tax
credits and a $1.5 million charge related to the restructuring of the U.K. operations. The prior year included a $5.9
million charge related to the restructuring of the U.K. operations and a $4.8 million benefit related to French payroll
tax credits.
The change in the gross profit rate was due to lower French payroll tax credits recognized in 2008 as compared to
2007, and lower temporary gross profits rates primarily in the U.K. On a constant currency basis, selling, general and
administrative expenses increased 2.0% from the prior year. Excluding the effect of restructuring and the Portugal
acquisition in 2008, constant currency expenses were about flat with 2007. Included in expenses for 2007 was the
effect of $5.9 million in U.K. restructuring costs.
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EMEA PT
Revenue from Services
Fee-based income
Earnings from Operations
$
2008
2007
(In millions of dollars)
172.5
26.8
2.3
158.8
21.9
2.4
$
Constant
Currency
Change
4.6 %
15.8
Change
8.7 %
22.4
(5.7)
Gross profit rate
Expense rates:
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Operating margin
29.7 %
28.2 %
1.5 pts.
28.3
95.5
1.3
26.7
94.6
1.5
1.6
0.9
(0.2)
The change in translated U.S. dollar revenue from services in EMEA PT resulted from an increase in fee-based
income, a 4.7% increase in average hourly bill rates (1.0% on a constant currency basis), and an increase in hours
worked of 1.2%. Constant currency year-over-year revenue comparisons reflect increases of 9.3% in the first
quarter, 5.6% in the second quarter, 2.7% in the third quarter and 1.6% in the fourth quarter. EMEA PT revenue
represented 3.1% of total Company revenue for 2008 and 2.8% for 2007. Acquisitions contributed approximately 2
percentage points to EMEA PT year-over-year constant currency revenue growth.
The increase in the EMEA PT gross profit rate was primarily due to growth in fee-based income. On a constant
currency basis, selling, general and administrative expenses increased 10.4% from the prior year, due to costs
associated with branch openings during the second half of last year. Excluding the effect of the Toner Graham
acquisition, constant currency expenses increased approximately 6.5% from the prior year.
APAC Commercial
Revenue from Services
Fee-based income
Earnings from Operations
$
2008
2007
(In millions of dollars)
336.0
17.0
(0.3)
310.6
15.0
3.2
$
Constant
Currency
Change
5.2 %
9.1
Change
8.2 %
13.2
(109.1)
Gross profit rate
Expense rates:
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Operating margin
16.8 %
17.1 %
(0.3) pts.
16.8
100.5
(0.1)
16.0
93.9
1.0
0.8
6.6
(1.1)
The change in translated U.S. dollar revenue from services in APAC Commercial resulted from the increase in fee-
based income and an increase in average hourly bill rates of 6.1% (3.3% on a constant currency basis), combined
with an increase in hours worked of 1.6%. Constant currency year-over-year revenue comparisons reflect increases
of 23.4% in the first quarter, 6.5% in the second quarter, 1.7% in the third quarter and a decrease of 5.5% in the
fourth quarter. APAC Commercial revenue represented 6.1% of total Company revenue in 2008 and 5.5% in 2007.
Acquisitions last year contributed approximately 4 percentage points to APAC Commercial year-over-year constant
currency revenue growth.
On a constant currency basis, selling, general and administrative expenses increased 10.1%, due to significant
investments in this region, through acquisitions made in the prior year and costs associated with new branches.
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APAC PT
Revenue from Services
Fee-based income
Earnings from Operations
$
Gross profit rate
Expense rates:
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Operating margin
2008
2007
(In millions of dollars)
$
34.3
5.1
(0.5)
26.7
5.0
0.1
Change
28.3 %
1.0
(491.6)
29.8 %
33.0 %
(3.2) pts.
31.2
104.6
(1.4)
32.6
98.6
0.4
(1.4)
6.0
(1.8)
Constant
Currency
Change
22.4 %
(4.3)
The change in translated U.S. dollar revenue from services in APAC PT resulted from an increase in hours worked of
27.6%, combined with an increase in average hourly bill rates of 0.1% (a decrease of 4.4% on a constant currency
basis). The constant currency change in average hourly bill rates was impacted by a change in mix to lower average
wage rate countries, such as Malaysia and India. Constant currency year-over-year revenue comparisons reflect
increases of 63.5% in the first quarter, 42.4% in the second quarter, 9.5% in the third quarter and a decrease of 2.4%
in the fourth quarter. APAC PT revenue represented 0.6% of total Company revenue for 2008 and 0.5% for 2007.
The decrease in the APAC PT gross profit rate in 2008 was due to a higher mix of traditional temporary-based
revenue as compared to fee-based income. On a constant currency basis, selling, general and administrative
expenses increased by 17.7%, due primarily to significant investments in this region, including costs associated with
new branches.
OCG
Revenue from Services
Fee-based income
Earnings from Operations
$
2008
2007
(In millions of dollars)
248.2
27.8
3.4
190.6
16.7
8.0
$
Constant
Currency
Change
29.3 %
65.1
Change
30.2 %
66.6
(57.2)
Gross profit rate
Expense rates:
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Operating margin
29.7 %
26.4 %
3.3 pts.
28.3
95.3
1.4
22.2
84.0
4.2
6.1
11.3
(2.8)
Revenue from services in the OCG segment for 2008 increased in all three regions – Americas, Europe and Asia-
Pacific. Constant currency year-over-year revenue comparisons reflect increases of 42.2% in the first quarter, 56.9%
in the second quarter, 30.5% in the third quarter and 6.3% in the fourth quarter. OCG revenue represented 4.5% of
total Company revenue in 2008 and 3.4% for 2007. Acquisitions completed in the fourth quarter of last year
contributed approximately 8 percentage points to OCG year-over-year constant currency revenue growth.
The OCG gross profit rate increased primarily due to improved margins in the recruitment processing outsourcing
unit, coupled with revenue growth in fee-based business units, such as contingent workforce outsourcing (“CWO”).
Constant currency selling, general and administrative expenses increased 64.6% from the prior year, due to
investments to build out implementation and operations infrastructure.
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Results of Operations
2007 versus 2006
Revenue from services for 2007 totaled $5.7 billion, an increase of 2.2% from 2006. This was the result of an
increase in average hourly bill rates of 4.1%, partially offset by a decrease in hours worked of 2.9%. Fee-based
income, which is included in revenue from services, totaled $136.3 million, or 2.4% of total revenue for 2007, an
increase of 31.8% as compared to $103.4 million in 2006. Reflecting the economic slowdown in the U.S. market,
revenue from services decreased from 2006 in the Americas Commercial and Americas PT business segments.
Revenue from services increased from 2006 in each of the other five business segments.
Compared to 2006, the U.S. dollar was weaker against many foreign currencies, including the euro, the British pound
and the Canadian dollar. As a result, our U.S. dollar translated revenue from services was slightly higher than would
have otherwise been reported. On a constant currency basis, 2007 revenue from services decreased 0.6% as
compared with 2006. When we use the term “constant currency,” it means that we have translated financial data for
2007 into U.S. dollars using the same foreign currency exchange rates that we used to translate financial data for
2006. We believe that constant currency measurements are an important analytical tool to aid in understanding
underlying operating trends without distortion due to currency fluctuations. The table below summarizes the impact of
foreign exchange adjustments on revenue from services for 2007:
Revenue from Services
2007
2006
% Change
(In millions of dollars)
Revenue from Services - Constant Currency:
Americas Commercial
Americas PT
Total Americas Commercial and PT - Constant Currency
$
2,745.7 $
EMEA Commercial
EMEA PT
Total EMEA Commercial and PT - Constant Currency
APAC Commercial
APAC PT
Total APAC Commercial and PT - Constant Currency
OCG - Constant Currency
Total Revenue from Services - Constant Currency
Foreign Currency Impact
Revenue from Services
2,916.1
961.6
3,877.7
1,145.5
119.6
1,265.0
232.9
16.4
249.2
154.8
5,546.8
(5.8) %
(3.5)
(5.3)
4.2
22.3
5.9
22.7
50.8
24.6
22.3
(0.6)
928.3
3,674.1
1,193.3
146.3
1,339.6
285.8
24.7
310.5
189.3
5,513.3
154.3
$
5,667.6 $
5,546.8
2.2 %
Gross profit of $989.1 million was 9.1% higher than 2006. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues was 17.5% in
2007 and increased 1.2 percentage points compared to the 16.3% rate recorded in 2006. Compared to 2006, the
gross profit rate increased in all business segments, except for APAC Commercial.
The improvement in the gross profit rate is due to lower payroll tax rates and workers’ compensation costs measured
as a percentage of direct wages and higher fee-based income. The gross profit rate also includes the effect of the
French payroll tax credits noted below.
During the second quarter of 2007, the French government changed the method of calculating payroll tax credits,
retroactive to the beginning of 2006 and on a go-forward basis until October 1, 2007. As a result, Kelly recognized a
total credit of $4.8 million in 2007, of which $2.6 million related to 2006.
As a result of regularly updating our estimates of the ultimate cost of open workers’ compensation claims, we reduced
the estimated cost of prior year workers’ compensation claims by $11.6 million during 2007. This compares to an
adjustment reducing workers’ compensation claims by $7.7 million in 2006.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses of $909.0 million were 9.7% higher than 2006. Selling, general and
administrative expenses expressed as a percentage of revenues were 16.0% in 2007, a 1.1 percentage point
increase compared to the 14.9% rate in 2006.
As discussed above, included in selling, general and administrative expenses in 2007 were $8.9 million of expenses
related to the Americas and U.K. restructuring actions. The remaining increase in selling, general and administrative
expenses is due primarily to growth in compensation-related costs.
Other income for 2007 was $3.2 million, compared to $1.5 million in 2006. The improvement is primarily attributable
to an increase in interest income related to higher U.S. interest rates earned on higher average cash balances
compared to last year.
The effective income tax rate on continuing operations for 2007 was 35.5%, higher than the 2006 rate of 28.6%. The
majority of the increase in the effective tax rate is a result of an increase in losses in certain international locations,
particularly the U.K., for which no income tax benefit is provided, and, in the U.S., the expiration of work opportunity
tax credits related to Hurricane Katrina.
Earnings from continuing operations were $53.7 million in 2007, compared to $56.8 million in 2006. Included in
earnings from continuing operations are $7.8 million of expenses, net of tax, related to the U.K. and Americas
restructuring actions and $3.2 million of French payroll tax credits, net of tax.
Earnings from discontinued operations, which include KHC’s and KSL’s operating results, totaled $7.3 million for
2007 and include the $6.2 million gain, net of tax, on the sale of KHC. Earnings from discontinued operations for
2006 totaled $6.7 million and include the $2.3 million gain, net of tax, on the sale of KSL.
Net earnings in 2007 were $61.0 million, or a 3.9% decrease compared to 2006. Diluted earnings per share from
continuing operations in 2007 were $1.47, as compared to diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of
$1.56 in 2006.
Americas Commercial
Constant
Currency
Change
(5.8) %
(4.2)
Revenue from Services
Fee-based income
Earnings from Operations
$
2006
2007
(In millions of dollars)
2,759.4
18.9
95.6
$ 2,916.1
19.4
111.5
Change
(5.4) %
(3.0)
(14.3)
Gross profit rate
Expense rates:
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Operating margin
15.9 %
15.4 %
0.5 pts.
12.4
78.2
3.5
11.5
75.1
3.8
0.9
3.1
(0.3)
Reflecting the soft labor market in the U.S., revenue from services in the Americas Commercial segment decreased
5.4% from 2006. This was the result of an 8.8% decrease in hours worked, partially offset by a 3.8% increase in
average hourly bill rates. Year-over-year revenue comparisons reflect decreases of 4.3% in the first quarter, 5.7% in
both the second quarter and third quarter, and 5.9% in the fourth quarter. Americas Commercial revenue from
services represented 48.6% of total Company revenue from services for 2007 and 52.6% for 2006.
The increase in the gross profit rate was principally due to lower workers’ compensation costs and reduced payroll
taxes. As noted above, we revised our estimate of the cost of outstanding workers’ compensation claims and,
accordingly, reduced expense in 2007. Of the total $11.6 million expense reduction in 2007, $10.0 million was
credited to Americas Commercial. This compares to an adjustment reducing expense by $7.0 million in 2006.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 1.8% as compared to 2006. Included in Americas
Commercial selling, general and administrative expenses for 2007 is $3.0 million related to the branch restructuring.
The remaining increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was due primarily to the growth in
compensation costs.
Americas PT
Revenue from Services
Fee-based income
Earnings from Operations
$
2006
2007
(In millions of dollars)
929.1
20.6
53.5
961.6
15.5
51.2
$
Constant
Currency
Change
Change
(3.4) %
33.1
4.5
(3.5) %
32.6
Gross profit rate
Expense rates:
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Operating margin
17.8 %
15.8 %
2.0 pts.
12.0
67.6
5.8
10.5
66.4
5.3
1.5
1.2
0.5
Revenue from services in the Americas PT segment reflected a decrease in hours worked of 7.0%, partially offset by
an increase in average billing rates of 2.8% for the professional and technical staffing businesses. On a year-over-
year basis, revenue decreased 9.1% in the first quarter, 3.2% in the second quarter and 1.9% in the third quarter, and
increased 1.1% in the fourth quarter. Americas PT revenue represented 16.4% of total Company revenue in 2007
and 17.3% in 2006.
The Americas PT gross profit rate increased primarily due to growth in fee-based income and reduced payroll taxes
and workers’ compensation costs. Americas PT’s share of the reduction in workers’ compensation expense in 2007
was approximately $1.0 million, compared to an adjustment in 2006 of approximately $0.5 million.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 10.5% as compared to 2006. The increase was due to
increased compensation related costs and increased staffing costs related to adding permanent placement recruiters.
EMEA Commercial
Constant
Currency
Change
4.2 %
21.5
Revenue from Services
Fee-based income
Earnings from Operations
$
2007
2006
(In millions of dollars)
1,292.4
38.2
8.9
$ 1,145.5
28.8
(1.8)
Change
12.8 %
32.3
NM
Gross profit rate
Expense rates:
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Operating margin
17.7 %
16.6 %
1.1 pts.
17.0
96.1
0.7
16.8
100.9
(0.2)
0.2
(4.8)
0.9
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The change in translated U.S. dollar revenue from services in EMEA Commercial resulted from the increase in fee-
based income, an increase in average hourly bill rates of 10.2% (1.8% on a constant currency basis) and an increase
in hours worked of 1.9%. EMEA Commercial revenue represented 22.8% of total Company revenue in 2007 and
20.6% in 2006.
Constant currency year-over-year revenue comparisons reflect increases of 6.5% in the first quarter, 5.8% in the
second quarter, 2.9% in the third quarter and 2.0% in the fourth quarter.
EMEA Commercial earnings from operations for 2007 include a $5.9 million charge related to the restructuring of the
U.K. operations and a $4.8 million benefit related to French payroll tax credits. The increase in the gross profit rate
primarily reflects the effect of the French payroll tax credits.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 14.5% as compared to 2006. The increase in U.S. dollar
reported expenses was due primarily to the growth in compensation related costs and the $5.9 million U.K.
restructuring charge.
EMEA PT
Revenue from Services
Fee-based income
Earnings from Operations
$
2007
2006
(In millions of dollars)
158.8
21.9
2.4
119.6
12.1
0.7
$
Constant
Currency
Change
22.3 %
68.8
Change
32.8 %
80.5
250.0
Gross profit rate
Expense rates:
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Operating margin
28.2 %
24.5 %
3.7 pts.
26.7
94.6
1.5
23.9
97.6
0.6
2.8
(3.0)
0.9
The change in translated U.S. dollar revenue from services in EMEA PT resulted from the increase in fee-based
income and an increase in average hourly bill rates of 17.6% (8.4% on a constant currency basis), combined with an
increase in hours worked of 8.3%. EMEA PT revenue represented 2.8% of total Company revenue in 2007 and 2.2%
for 2006.
Constant currency year-over-year revenue comparisons reflect increases of 26.1% in the first quarter, 28.9% in the
second quarter, 19.7% in the third quarter and 16.3% in the fourth quarter.
The increase in the EMEA PT gross profit rate for 2007 was primarily due to increases in fee-based income. Selling,
general and administrative expenses increased by 47.9% as compared to 2006. The increase in U.S. dollar reported
expenses was due primarily to the growth in compensation related costs and costs associated with new branches.
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APAC Commercial
Revenue from Services
Fee-based income
Earnings from Operations
$
2006
2007
(In millions of dollars)
310.6
15.0
3.2
232.9
14.8
4.2
$
Constant
Currency
Change
22.7 %
(7.7)
Change
33.4 %
1.3
(22.3)
Gross profit rate
Expense rates:
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Operating margin
17.1 %
18.4 %
(1.3) pts.
16.0
93.9
1.0
16.6
90.3
1.8
(0.6)
3.6
(0.8)
The change in translated U.S. dollar revenue from services in APAC Commercial resulted from an increase in hours
worked of 28.3%, combined with an increase in average hourly bill rates of 5.1% (a decrease of 3.3% on a constant
currency basis). The constant currency change in average hourly bill rates was impacted by significant growth in
lower average wage rate countries, such as India and Malaysia. APAC Commercial revenue represented 5.5% of
total Company revenue in 2007 and 4.2% for 2006.
Constant currency year-over-year revenue comparisons reflect increases of 12.0% in the first quarter, 25.5% in the
second quarter, 23.0% in the third quarter and 29.1% in the fourth quarter. Acquisitions in 2007 contributed
approximately 15 percentage points to APAC Commercial constant currency revenue growth.
The decrease in the APAC Commercial gross profit rate for 2007 was primarily due to a higher mix of traditional
temporary-based revenue. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 28.6% as compared to 2006.
The increase in U.S. dollar reported expenses was due to significant investments in this region, through acquisitions
and costs associated with new branches.
APAC PT
2007
2006
(In millions of dollars)
Change
Constant
Currency
Change
Revenue from Services
Fee-based income
Earnings from Operations
$
26.7
5.0
0.1
$
16.4
3.0
0.0
63.2 %
69.4
NM
50.8 %
56.5
Gross profit rate
Expense rates:
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Operating margin
33.0 %
32.3 %
0.7 pts.
32.6
98.6
0.4
32.4
100.5
(0.2)
0.2
(1.9)
0.6
The change in translated U.S. dollar revenue from services in APAC PT resulted from the increase in fee-based
income and an increase in hours worked of 44.4%, combined with an increase in average hourly bill rates of 18.3%
(9.8% on a constant currency basis). APAC PT revenue represented 0.5% of total Company revenue in 2007 and
0.3% for 2006. Constant currency year-over-year revenue comparisons reflect increases of 11.8% in the first quarter,
28.0% in the second quarter, 79.1% in the third quarter and 83.1% in the fourth quarter.
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The increase in the APAC PT gross profit rate for 2007 was primarily due growth in fee-based income. Selling,
general and administrative expenses increased by 63.8% as compared to 2006. The increase in U.S. dollar reported
expenses was due to significant investments in this region, including costs associated with new branches.
OCG
Revenue from Services
Fee-based income
Earnings from Operations
$
2007
2006
(In millions of dollars)
190.6
16.7
8.0
154.8
9.7
8.9
$
Constant
Currency
Change
22.3 %
67.0
Change
23.2 %
72.0
(10.2)
Gross profit rate
Expense rates:
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Operating margin
26.4 %
24.9 %
1.5 pts.
22.2
84.0
4.2
19.1
76.8
5.8
3.1
7.2
(1.6)
Revenue from services in the OCG segment for 2007 increased in all three regions – Americas, Europe and Asia-
Pacific. OCG revenue represented 3.4% of total Company revenue in 2007 and 2.8% for 2006. Constant currency
year-over-year revenue comparisons reflect increases of 18.9% in the first quarter, 9.2% in the second quarter,
26.6% in the third quarter and 29.9% in the fourth quarter. The large growth rates in the third and fourth quarter were
fueled by increased revenue in the retail sector of our business processing outsourcing organization, along with
strong growth rates in our executive placement and CWO fees. Acquisitions in 2006 and 2007 contributed
approximately 2 percentage points to constant currency revenue growth.
The OCG gross profit rate increased primarily due to increases in fee-based income in our executive placement
business unit, continued strong growth in the CWO business unit, coupled with the full year revenue impact of the
2006 acquisition of our career transition unit, The Ayers Group. Selling, general and administrative expenses
increased 43.1% as compared to 2006, due to a full year of expense of the career transition unit in 2007, as well as
additional expenses in our CWO and executive placement business units that supported the large revenue increases
discussed above.
Results of Operations
Financial Condition
Historically, we have financed our operations through cash generated by operating activities and access to credit
markets. As highlighted in the consolidated statements of cash flows, our liquidity and available capital resources are
impacted by four key components: cash and equivalents, operating activities, investing activities and financing
activities.
Cash and Equivalents
Cash and equivalents totaled $118 million at the end of 2008, an increase of $25 million from the $93 million at year-
end 2007. As further described below, during 2008, we generated $102 million of cash from operating activities, used
$64 million of cash in investing activities and used $9 million in financing activities.
Operating Activities
In 2008, we generated $102 million in cash from our operating activities, as compared to $73 million in 2007 and
$116 million in 2006. The increase from 2007 was due primarily to a decrease in accounts receivable, as a result of
declining revenues in the fourth quarter of 2008. The decrease from 2006 was due to lower net earnings.
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Trade accounts receivable totaled $816 million at the end of 2008. Global days sales outstanding for the fourth
quarter were 50 days for 2008, compared to 49 days for 2007.
Our working capital position was $427 million at the end of 2008, a decrease of $51 million from year-end 2007. The
current ratio was 1.7 at year-end 2008 and 1.8 at year-end 2007.
Investing Activities
In 2008, we used $64 million for investing activities, compared to $82 million in 2007 and $65 million in 2006. Capital
expenditures totaled $31 million in 2008 and $46 million in each of 2007 and 2006. Capital expenditures are primarily
related to the Company’s information technology programs, including the implementation of the PeopleSoft payroll,
billing and accounts receivable project, and branch openings, refurbishments and relocations.
The PeopleSoft payroll, billing and accounts receivable project is intended to cover the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico,
U.K. and Ireland. Through 2007, the Company implemented accounts receivable in all locations, and payroll and
billing in the U.K. and Ireland. The Company implemented payroll in Canada at the start of the fourth quarter of 2008.
The Company spent $9 million in capital expenditures and $7 million in selling, general and administrative expenses
in 2008, bringing the total cost to $79 million through 2008, of which $56 million was capital expenditures and $23
million was selling, general and administrative expenses. The U.S. and Puerto Rico payroll implementations, and
U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico billing implementations have been delayed until at least 2010. The total cost to
complete these implementations has not yet been determined.
During the second quarter of 2006, we acquired the net assets of The Ayers Group, a New York-based career
management firm specializing in customized career transition, consulting services and information technology
staffing, for $4.6 million. The transaction included additional contingent payments, based primarily on the
achievement of certain earnings targets. The 2006 earnings target was not met and no related payment was made.
The 2007 earnings target was partially met and $0.1 million was paid in 2008. The 2008 earnings target was met and
$0.7 million was accrued; the payment will be made in 2009. No further contingent earnout payments remain as of
the 2008 year end. The Ayers Group is included as a business unit in the OCG business segment.
During the fourth quarter of 2006, we purchased an additional 1.6% interest in Temp Holdings for $16.0 million,
bringing our total investment to 4.9%.
Also during the fourth quarter of 2006, we purchased Sony Corporation’s 40% interest in Tempstaff Kelly Inc.
(“Tempstaff Kelly”), a joint venture originally created with Sony Corporation and Tempstaff, for $5.0 million. With the
purchase of Sony Corporation’s ownership share, we increased our ownership interest to 49%. Accordingly, earnings
from continuing operations for 2006 included our equity earnings in Tempstaff Kelly from the date of acquisition. At
the end of the first quarter of 2007, we purchased the remaining shares of Tempstaff Kelly for $2.0 million, net of cash
received. With the purchase of the remaining 51% interest in Tempstaff Kelly, Tempstaff Kelly became a wholly
owned, consolidated subsidiary of Kelly Services, Inc. as of April 1, 2007. Tempstaff Kelly is included in the APAC
Commercial business segment subsequent to April 1, 2007.
During the first quarter of 2007, we acquired the net operating assets of Talents Technology, a permanent placement
and executive search firm with operations in the Czech Republic and Poland, for $3.1 million in cash. The transaction
also included additional contingent earnout payments based primarily on the achievement of certain earnings targets.
The 2007 and 2008 earnings targets were not met. As of the 2008 year end, one contingent earnout remains, for up
to approximately $0.8 million based on 2009 earnings. Talents Technology is included in the EMEA PT business
segment as of April 1, 2007.
During the first quarter of 2007, we also acquired the net operating assets of CGR/seven LLC, a creative staffing
services firm that specializes in providing creative talent, for $12.3 million in cash at the date of acquisition and $1.0
million payable in each of the years 2008 and 2009, and possible additional earnout payments, based primarily on the
achievement of certain earnings targets. In the second quarter of 2008, the Company paid the additional $1.0 million
guaranteed acquisition payment and $2.0 million earnout payment. The earnings target for the 2008 payment was
not met. No further contingent earnout payments remain as of the 2008 year end. The remaining guaranteed
payment for $1.0 million is accrued as of the 2008 year end. CGR/seven is included in the Americas PT business
segment as of April 1, 2007.
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During the second quarter of 2007, we acquired P-Serv, a company specializing in temporary staffing, permanent
staffing, outsourcing and executive search with operations in China, Hong Kong and Singapore, for $8.0 million in
cash. P-Serv is included as a business unit in the APAC Commercial business segment of the Company from the
date of acquisition. During 2008, the previous earnout agreement for $2.6 million was converted to a consulting
agreement, payable quarterly retroactive to July, 2008 through March, 2011.
During the fourth quarter of 2007, we acquired the net assets of access AG, a specialized recruitment services
company headquartered in Germany with operations in Austria, for $21.2 million in cash. access AG is included as a
business unit in the OCG business segment. The transaction included an additional contingent payment, based on
the achievement of certain earnings targets. During the first quarter of 2008, $7.6 million was paid related primarily to
the 2007 acquisition of access AG. Of this amount, $4.3 million represents the payment of a previously recorded
liability, and the remaining $3.3 million represents adjustments to the initial purchase price. During 2008, the
earnings target for 2008 was met and $6.3 million was accrued; the related payment will be made in 2009. No further
contingent earnout payments remain as of the 2008 year end.
During the third quarter of 2008, we acquired all of the shares of the Portuguese subsidiaries of Randstad Holding
N.V., Randstad – Empresa de Trabalho Temporario, Unipessoal, Lda and Randstad – Gestao de Processos, Lda for
$13.2 million in cash. The acquisition includes 13 branch offices and 15 on-site locations serving the Portuguese
staffing market. In addition to traditional temporary staffing services, current business lines also include on-site
personnel management and permanent placement. This acquisition is included as business units in the EMEA
Commercial segment of the Company from the date of acquisition.
During the third quarter of 2008, we also completed the acquisition of Toner Graham, a specialized accountancy and
finance recruitment services company headquartered in the United Kingdom, for $9.1 million in cash. The transaction
also includes additional contingent earnout payments up to approximately $6.1 million in total, payable over three
years, based primarily on the achievement of certain earnings targets. The earnings target for the 2008 payment was
partially met and $0.2 million was accrued; the related payment will be made in 2009. As of the 2008 year end, two
contingent earnout payments remain, each for up to approximately $2.2 million based on 2009 and 2010 earnings.
Toner Graham is included as a business unit in the EMEA PT business segment of the Company from the date of
acquisition.
Total future guaranteed and contingent payments related to the acquisitions above amount to $13.4 million as of
December 28, 2008.
During the first quarter of 2007, we sold the KHC business for cash proceeds of $12.5 million. During the fourth
quarter of 2006, we sold the KSL business for cash proceeds of $6.5 million.
Financing Activities
In 2008, we used $9 million from financing activities, as compared to $22 million in 2007 and generating $1 million in
2006. Debt totaled $115 million at year-end 2008, compared to $98 million at year-end 2007. At the end of 2008,
debt represented approximately 15.0% of total capital.
During 2008, we repurchased 436,697 Class A shares for $8 million under the $50 million Class A share repurchase
program authorized by the board of directors in August, 2007. During 2007, we repurchased 1,679,873 Class A
shares for $34.7 million. As of December 28, 2008, a total of $7.3 million remained available under the $50 million
share repurchase program. We do not intend to make further share repurchases under the plan.
On October 10, 2008, we closed and funded a three-year syndicated term loan facility comprised of 9 million euros
and 5 million U.K. pounds, maturing October 3, 2011. The facility was used to refinance the short-term borrowings
related to the Portugal and Toner Graham acquisitions. The loans bear interest at the LIBOR rate applicable to each
currency plus a spread of 100 basis points. This credit facility contains requirements for a maximum leverage ratio
and minimum interest coverage ratio, both of which were met at December 28, 2008. The entire principal amount is
due upon maturity with interest payments due at intervals of one, two, three, or six months, as elected by the
Company.
In the first quarter of 2007, we obtained short-term financing utilizing an $8.2 million yen-denominated credit facility to
purchase the additional 51% interest in Tempstaff Kelly, as well as to fund local working capital.
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In connection with the additional investment in Tempstaff in the fourth quarter of 2006, we obtained short-term
financing utilizing a $16 million yen-denominated credit facility. During the third quarter of 2006, we obtained short-
term financing utilizing a $5 million yen-denominated credit facility to purchase the additional 40% interest in
Tempstaff Kelly, Inc.
In the fourth quarter of 2007, we refinanced $49.1 million of the short-term yen denominated borrowings with a five-
year term loan. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 45 basis points. Interest-only payments are required for
periods of three, six, nine or 12 months. The loan agreement contains requirements for a maximum leverage ratio
and a minimum interest coverage ratio, both of which were met at December 28, 2008.
As of year-end 2008, we had $141.8 million of committed unused credit facilities. In November, 2005, we entered
into a $150 million five-year, unsecured multi-currency revolving credit facility which may be used to fund working
capital, acquisitions and for general corporate purposes. The interest rate applicable to borrowings under this facility
is 40 basis points over local LIBOR. This credit facility contains requirements for a maximum leverage ratio and a
minimum interest coverage ratio, both of which were met at December 28, 2008. At year-end 2008, we had
additional uncommitted one-year credit facilities totaling $14.5 million, under which we had borrowed $1.9 million.
Dividends paid per common share were $0.54 in 2008, $0.52 in 2007 and $0.45 in 2006.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
Summarized below are our obligations and commitments to make future payments as of year-end 2008:
Payment due by period
$
Operating leases
Short-term borrowings
Accrued insurance
Accrued retirement benefits
Long-term debt
Payments related to acquisitions
Other long-term liabilities
FIN 48 income tax, interest and penalties
Purchase obligations
Total
175.8 $
35.2
73.2
68.2
80.0
13.4
4.1
2.4
26.8
Less than
1 year
1-3 Years
(In millions of dollars)
3-5 Years
More than
5 years
56.5 $
35.2
26.3
6.6
-
8.1
0.5
1.2
13.5
72.3 $
-
23.1
13.3
19.9
5.3
1.0
0.5
13.0
32.2 $
-
11.1
13.2
60.1
-
1.0
0.5
0.3
14.8
-
12.7
35.1
-
-
1.6
0.2
-
Total
$
479.1 $
147.9 $
148.4 $
118.4 $
64.4
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- and long-term cash requirements, including the funding of the PeopleSoft
payroll and billing project and costs related to litigation, principally through cash generated from operations, available
cash and equivalents and committed unused credit facilities. Additional funding sources available for potential future
acquisitions include public or private bonds or other sources appropriate to the size and nature of the acquisition. We
expect to fund costs incurred in connection with the restructuring of U.K. operations through the future collection of
U.K. trade receivables.
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During 2008, the Company met all financial and other covenants required by its credit facilities. The Company’s two
main covenants are debt to total capital, which was 15.0% at year end, and interest coverage, which was 13.6 times
at year end. The Company’s debt agreements require debt to total capital to be less than 50% and interest coverage
to be at least five times. The ratios are calculated on a rolling four quarters basis and allow the exclusion of non-
cash, non-recurring items. If the Company were to continue to report losses in 2009, it is possible that we would not
meet this loan covenant. If this were to occur, we believe we would be able to obtain temporary waivers of the loan
covenants; however, there can be no assurance this would happen. In addition, we expect that our borrowing cost
would increase but we are not currently able to estimate an amount.
Critical Accounting Estimates
We prepare our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
In this process, it is necessary for us to make certain assumptions and related estimates affecting the amounts
reported in the consolidated financial statements and the attached notes. Actual results can differ from assumed and
estimated amounts.
Critical accounting estimates are those that we believe require the most difficult, subjective or complex judgments,
often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. We base our
estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the
circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and
liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Judgments and uncertainties affecting the application of
those estimates may result in materially different amounts being reported under different conditions or using different
assumptions. We consider the following estimates to be most critical in understanding the judgments involved in
preparing our consolidated financial statements.
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts Receivable
We make ongoing estimates relating to the collectibility of our accounts receivable and maintain an allowance for
estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. In determining the amount
of the allowance, we consider our historical level of credit losses and apply percentages to certain aged receivable
categories. We also make judgments about the creditworthiness of significant customers based on ongoing credit
evaluations, and we monitor current economic trends that might impact the level of credit losses in the future.
Historically, losses from uncollectible accounts have not exceeded our allowance. Since we cannot predict with
certainty future changes in the financial stability of our customers, actual future losses from uncollectible accounts
may differ from our estimates. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in their inability
to make payments, a larger allowance may be required. In the event we determined that a smaller or larger
allowance was appropriate, we would record a credit or a charge to selling, general and administrative expense in the
period in which we made such a determination. In addition, we also include a provision for sales allowances, based
on our historical experience, in our allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable. If sales allowances vary from our
historical experience, an adjustment to the allowance may be required. As of year-end 2008 and 2007, the allowance
for uncollectible accounts receivable was $17.0 million and $18.2 million, respectively.
Workers’ Compensation
We have a combination of insurance and self-insurance contracts under which we effectively bear the first $500,000
of risk per single accident, except in the state of California, where we bear the first $750,000 of risk per single
accident. We establish accruals for workers’ compensation utilizing actuarial methods to estimate the undiscounted
future cash payments that will be made to satisfy the claims, including an allowance for incurred-but-not-reported
claims. This process includes establishing loss development factors, based on our historical claims experience, as
well as industry experience, and applying those factors to current claims information to derive an estimate of our
ultimate claims liability. In preparing the estimates, we also consider the nature, frequency and severity of the claims,
analyses provided by third party claims administrators, performance of our medical cost management programs,
changes in our territory and business line mix, as well as current legal, economic and regulatory factors such as
indices of medical cost increases and other indicators of national severity and frequency trends. Where appropriate,
multiple generally-accepted actuarial techniques are applied and tested in the course of preparing our estimates.
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We evaluate the accrual, and the underlying assumptions, regularly throughout the year and make adjustments as
needed. The ultimate cost of these claims may be greater than or less than the established accrual. While we
believe that the recorded amounts are adequate, there can be no assurances that changes to our estimates will not
occur due to limitations inherent in the estimation process. In the event we determine that a smaller or larger accrual
is appropriate, we would record a credit or a charge to cost of services in the period in which we made such a
determination. The accrual for workers’ compensation was $73.2 million and $84.1 million at year-end 2008 and
2007, respectively.
Goodwill
We test goodwill for impairment annually and whenever events or circumstances make it more likely than not that an
impairment may have occurred. SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” requires that goodwill be
tested for impairment at a reporting unit level. We have determined that our reporting units are the reportable
segments based on our organizational structure and the financial information that is provided to and reviewed by
management. Goodwill is tested for impairment using a two-step process. In the first step, the fair value of a
reporting unit is compared to its carrying value. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the
net assets assigned to a reporting unit, goodwill is not considered impaired and no further testing is required. To
derive the fair value of reporting units, an income approach is used. Under the income approach, fair value is
determined based on estimated future cash flows discounted by an estimated weighted-average cost of capital, which
reflects the overall level of inherent risk of the Company. Estimated future cash flows are based on our internal
projection model. For reasonableness, the summation of reporting units’ fair values is compared to our market
capitalization.
If the carrying value of the net assets assigned to a reporting unit exceeds the fair value of a reporting unit, a second
step of the impairment test is performed in order to determine the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill.
Determining the implied fair value of goodwill requires valuation of a reporting unit’s tangible and intangible assets
and liabilities in a manner similar to the allocation of purchase price in a business combination. If the carrying value
of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, goodwill is deemed impaired and is written down to the
extent of the difference.
We completed our annual impairment tests during the fourth quarter. As a result of worsening economic conditions,
we determined that the fair value of our EMEA Commercial reporting unit was less than its carrying value. As a
result, we performed step two of the goodwill impairment test to determine the implied fair value of EMEA
Commercial’s goodwill. The implied fair value of the goodwill was less than its carrying value. As a result, we
recognized a goodwill impairment loss of $50.4 million in the EMEA Commercial reporting unit. This expense has
been recorded in the asset impairment line on the consolidated statement of earnings. The fair value of all other
reporting units exceeded carrying value.
Our analysis uses significant assumptions by segment, including: expected future revenue and expense growth
rates, profit margins, cost of capital, discount rate and forecasted capital expenditures. Our projections assume near-
term revenue declines, followed by a recovery and long-term modest growth. Assumptions and estimates about
future cash flows and discount rates are complex and often subjective. They can be affected by a variety of factors,
including external factors such as industry and economic trends, and internal factors such as changes in our business
strategy and our internal forecasts. Although we believe the assumptions and estimates we have made are
reasonable and appropriate, different assumptions and estimates could materially impact our reported financial
results. Different assumptions of the anticipated future benefits from these businesses could result in an impairment
charge, which would decrease operating income and result in lower asset values on our consolidated balance sheet.
For example, a change in the estimated discount rate of 1% could have resulted in the fair value of the Americas
Commercial segment falling below its book value. At year-end 2008 and 2007, total goodwill amounted to $117.8
million and $147.2 million, respectively. (See Note 6).
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Income Taxes
Income tax expense is based on expected income and statutory tax rates in the various jurisdictions in which we
operate. Judgment is required in determining our income tax expense. We establish accruals for uncertain tax
positions under FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an Interpretation of FASB
Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 requires that a position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return be
recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than fifty percent) that
the position would be sustained upon examination by tax authorities that have full knowledge of all relevant
information. A recognized tax position is then measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty
percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Our effective tax rate includes the impact of accrual
provisions and changes to accruals that we consider appropriate, as well as related interest and penalties. A number
of years may elapse before a particular matter, for which we have or have not established an accrual, is audited and
finally resolved. While it is often difficult to predict the final outcome or the timing of resolution of any particular tax
matter, we believe that our accruals are appropriate under FIN 48. Favorable or unfavorable adjustment of the
accrual for any particular issue would be recognized as an increase or decrease to our income tax expense in the
period of a change in facts and circumstances. Our short-term tax accruals are presented in the balance sheet within
income and other taxes and long-term tax accruals are presented in the balance sheet within other long-term
liabilities.
Tax laws require items to be included in the tax return at different times than the items are reflected in the financial
statements. As a result, the income tax expense reflected in our financial statements is different than the liability
reported in our tax return. Some of these differences are permanent, such as expenses which are not deductible on
our tax return, and some are temporary differences, such as depreciation expense. Temporary differences create
deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets generally represent items that can be used as a tax deduction
or credit in our tax return in future years for which we have already recorded the tax benefit in our income statement.
We establish valuation allowances for our deferred tax assets when the amount of expected future taxable income is
not likely to support the use of the deduction or credit. Deferred tax liabilities generally represent items for which we
have already taken a deduction on our tax return, but have not yet recognized as expense in our financial statements.
Litigation
Kelly is subject to legal proceedings and claims arising out of the normal course of business. Kelly routinely
assesses the likelihood of any adverse judgments or outcomes to these matters, as well as ranges of probable
losses. A determination of the amount of the accruals required, if any, for these contingencies is made after analysis
of each known issue. Development of the analysis includes consideration of many factors including: potential
exposure, the status of proceedings, negotiations, results of similar litigation and participation rates. The required
accruals may change in the future due to new developments in each matter. For further discussion, see Note 17,
Contingencies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. At year-end
2008 and 2007, the accrual for litigation costs amounted to $24.2 million and $1.0 million, respectively, and is
included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.
See Note 19 to our consolidated financial statements presented in Part II, Item 8 of this report for a description of new
accounting pronouncements.
New Accounting Pronouncements
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING 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 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, changing market and economic conditions, material changes in demand from
large corporate customers, availability of temporary workers with appropriate skills required by customers, increases
in wages paid to temporary workers, liabilities for client and employee actions, foreign currency fluctuations, changes
in laws and regulations (including federal, state and international tax laws), our ability to effectively implement and
manage our information technology programs, and our ability to successfully expand into new markets and service
lines. Certain risk factors are discussed more fully under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of this report.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
We do not hold or invest in derivative contracts. We are exposed to foreign currency risk primarily due to our net
investment in foreign subsidiaries, which conduct business in their local currencies. These risks are mitigated by the
use of local currency borrowings, which mitigate the exchange rate risk resulting from foreign currency-denominated
net investments fluctuating in relation to the U.S. dollar.
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% in market interest rates would not have a material impact on 2008
earnings.
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 this risk with offsetting gains and losses.
Overall, our holdings and positions in market risk-sensitive instruments do not subject us to material risk.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
The financial statements and supplementary data required by this Item are set forth in the accompanying index on
page 43 of this filing and are presented in pages 44-79.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE.
None.
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ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this report, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-
15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) are effective.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management’s report on internal control over financial reporting is presented preceding the financial statements on
page 44 of this report.
Attestation Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the effectiveness of our
internal control over financial reporting as of December 28, 2008 as stated in their report which appears herein.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
During the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company converted the Canada temporary payroll system to the PeopleSoft
payroll system. Management has reviewed the internal controls impacted by the implementation of the above
PeopleSoft system, and has made changes to these internal controls as appropriate.
.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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PART III
Information required by Part III with respect to Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance (Item 10),
Executive Compensation (Item 11), Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related
Stockholder Matters (Item 12), Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence (Item 13)
and Principal Accounting Fees and Services (Item 14), except as set forth under the titles "Executive Officers of the
Registrant", which is included on page 38, and “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics,” which is included on page 39,
(Item 10), and except as set forth under the title “Equity Compensation Plan Information,” which is included on page
39, (Item 12), is to be included in a definitive proxy statement filed not later than 120 days after the close of our fiscal
year and the proxy statement, when filed, is incorporated in this report by reference.
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.
Name/Office
-------------------------------- ------- ---------------------- --------------------------------------------
Served as an Business Experience
Age Officer Since During Last 5 Years
Carl T. Camden
President and
Chief Executive Officer (1)
54
1995 Served as officer of the Company.
George S. Corona
Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer (2)
2000
50
Served as officer of the Company.
Michael L. Durik 60
Executive Vice President and
Chief Administrative Officer (3)
1999
Served as officer of the Company.
2008
Patricia Little
Executive Vice President and July 2008. Served in various key
Chief Financial Officer (4) finance positions at Ford Motor
Served as officer of the Company since
48
Company from 1984 to 2008, most
recently as general auditor (2006 –
2008) and director of global accounting
(2002 – 2006).
53
1996
Served as officer of the Company.
51
2000
Served as officer of the Company.
54
1995
Served as officer of the Company.
62
2003
Served as officer of the Company.
54
1992
Served as officer of the Company.
Michael S. Webster
Executive Vice President
Michael E. Debs
Senior Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer (5)
Rolf E. Kleiner
Senior Vice President
Daniel T. Lis
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and
Corporate Secretary
Antonina M. Ramsey
Senior Vice President
(1) Mr. Camden was appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer on February 9, 2006 and was appointed
Chief Executive Officer on February 27, 2006.
(2) Mr. Corona was appointed Chief Operating Officer effective January 1, 2009.
(3) Mr. Durik was appointed Chief Administrative Officer on May 19, 2004.
(4) Ms. Little was appointed Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2008.
(5) Mr. Debs served as Interim Chief Financial Officer for the first six months of fiscal 2008.
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CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS.
We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to our directors, officers and employees,
including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller or persons
performing similar functions. The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is included as Exhibit 14 in the Index to
Exhibits on page 81. We have posted our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics on our website at
www.kellyservices.com. We intend to post any changes in or waivers from our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
applicable to any of these officers on our website.
ITEM 12. SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
The following table shows the number of shares of our common stock that may be issued upon the exercise of
outstanding options, warrants and rights, the weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and
rights, and the number of securities remaining available for future issuance under our equity compensation plans as
of the fiscal year end for 2008.
Number of securities
to be issued upon
exercise of outstanding
options, warrants
and rights
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
Number of securities
remaining available
for future issuance
under equity
compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in the first
column) (2)
Equity compensation plans
approved by security
holders (1)
Equity compensation plans
not approved by security
holders (3)
1,027,963
$
25.07
2,477,024
-
-
-
Total
1,027,963
$
25.07
2,477,024
(1) The equity compensation plans approved by our stockholders include our Equity Incentive Plan, Non-Employee
Director Stock Option Plan and Non-Employee Director Stock Award Plan.
The number of shares to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights excludes
682,028 of restricted stock awards granted to employees and not yet vested at December 28, 2008.
(2) The Equity Incentive Plan provides that the maximum number of shares available for grants, including
stock options and restricted stock awards, is 10 percent of the outstanding Class A common stock, adjusted for
plan activity over the preceding five years.
The Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan provides that the maximum number of shares available for
settlement of options is 250,000 shares of Class A common stock.
The Non-Employee Director Stock Award Plan provides that the maximum number of shares available for
awards is one-quarter of one percent of the outstanding Class A common stock.
(3) We have no equity compensation plans that have not been approved by our stockholders.
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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:
(1) Financial statements:
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three fiscal years ended December 28, 2008
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three fiscal years ended December 28, 2008
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 28, 2008 and December 30, 2007
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the three fiscal years ended December 28, 2008
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(2) Financial Statement Schedule -
For the three fiscal years ended December 28, 2008:
Schedule II - Valuation Reserves
All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the
financial statements or notes thereto.
(3) The Exhibits are listed in the Index to Exhibits included beginning at page 80 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
(b) The Index to Exhibits and required Exhibits are included following the Financial Statement Schedule beginning at
page 80 of this filing.
(c) None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 11, 2009
KELLY SERVICES, INC.
Registrant
By
/s/ P. Little
---------------------------------------------------------------------
P. Little
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Date: February 11, 2009
* T. E. Adderley
T. E. Adderley
Chairman and Director
Date: February 11, 2009
* C. T. Camden
C. T. Camden
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: February 11, 2009
* J. E. Dutton
J. E. Dutton
Director
Date: February 11, 2009
* M. A. Fay, O.P.
Date: February 11, 2009
Date: February 11, 2009
M. A. Fay, O.P.
Director
* V. G. Istock
V. G. Istock
Director
* L. A. Murphy
L. A. Murphy
Director
Date: February 11, 2009
* D. R. Parfet
Director
D. R. Parfet
Date: February 11, 2009
* B. J. White
B. J. White
Director
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SIGNATURES (continued)
Date: February 11, 2009
/s/ P. Little
---------------------------------------------------------------------
P. Little
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Date: February 11, 2009
/s/ M. E. Debs
---------------------------------------------------------------------
M. E. Debs
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: February 11, 2009
*By
/s/ P. Little
---------------------------------------------------------------------
P. Little
Attorney-in-Fact
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Page Reference
in Report on
Form 10-K
------------------------
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three fiscal years ended December 28, 2008
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three fiscal years ended December 28, 2008
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 28, 2008 and December 30, 2007
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the three fiscal years ended December 28, 2008
44
45
46
47
48
49
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
50 - 78
Financial Statement Schedule - Schedule II - Valuation Reserves
79
43
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The management of Kelly Services, Inc. (the “Company”), is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate
internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-
15(f) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as a process designed by, or under the supervision of,
the Company’s principal executive and principal financial officers and effected by the Company’s board of directors,
management and other personnel, 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 and includes those policies and procedures that:
• Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and
dispositions of the assets of the Company;
• Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of
the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
Company;
• Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or
disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.
Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become
inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may
change.
The Company’s management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting
as of December 28, 2008. In making this assessment, the Company’s management used the criteria set forth by the
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated
Framework.
Based on our assessment, management determined that, as of December 28, 2008, the Company’s internal control
over financial reporting was effective based on those criteria.
The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 28, 2008 has been
audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report
which appears on page 45.
44
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of Kelly Services, Inc.:
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(1) present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Kelly Services, Inc. and its subsidiaries at December 28, 2008 and
December 30, 2007, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three fiscal years ended
December 28, 2008 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In
addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(2) presents
fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated
financial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control
over financial reporting as of December 28, 2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated
Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The
Company's management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedule, for
maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal
control over financial reporting, included in Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our
responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedule, and on the
Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in
accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards
require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all
material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the
amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal
control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting,
assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness
of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we
considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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. A company’s internal control over financial reporting
includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail,
accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable
assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made
only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable
assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s
assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.
Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become
inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may
deteriorate.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Detroit, MI
February 11, 2009
45
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Revenue from services
$
5,517,290
$
5,667,589 $
5,546,778
2008
2006
2007
(In thousands of dollars except per share items)
Cost of services
Gross profit
Selling, general and
administrative expenses
Asset impairments
(Loss) earnings from operations
Other (expense) income, net
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations
before taxes
Income taxes
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net (loss) earnings
Basic (loss) earnings per share
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations
Net (loss) earnings
Diluted earnings per share
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations
Net (loss) earnings
Dividends per share
Average shares outstanding
(thousands):
Basic
Diluted
4,539,639
4,678,500
4,640,052
977,651
989,089
906,726
967,389
909,009
828,685
80,533
(70,271)
(3,452)
(73,723)
7,992
(81,715)
(524)
-
80,080
3,211
83,291
29,567
53,724
7,292
-
78,041
1,471
79,512
22,727
56,785
6,706
$
$
$
$
$
$
(82,239)
$
61,016 $
63,491
(2.35)
(0.02)
(2.37)
(2.35)
(0.02)
(2.37)
$
$
$
$
1.48
.20
1.68
1.47
.20
1.67
$
$
$
$
.54
$
.52
$
1.58
.19
1.76
1.56
.18
1.75
.45
34,760
34,760
36,357
36,495
35,999
36,314
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Cash flows from operating activities
Net (loss) earnings
Noncash adjustments:
Impairment of assets
Depreciation and amortization
Provision for bad debts
Stock-based compensation
Deferred income taxes
Gain on sale of discontinued operations
Other, net
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
2008
2007
(In thousands of dollars)
2006
$
(82,239) $
61,016 $
63,491
80,533
45,958
6,712
4,440
7,505
-
3,721
34,967
-
42,601
6,654
3,941
(5,298)
(6,166)
(573)
(28,831)
-
41,730
5,178
5,286
(9,159)
(2,254)
(405)
12,398
Net cash from operating activities
101,597
73,344
116,265
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations
Acquisition of companies, net of cash received
Other investing activities
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates
(31,136)
-
(32,712)
(236)
-
(45,975)
12,500
(48,417)
(532)
-
(45,526)
6,500
(4,663)
(550)
(20,729)
Net cash from investing activities
(64,084)
(82,424)
(64,968)
Cash flows from financing activities
Net change in revolving line of credit
Proceeds from debt
Repayment of debt
Dividend payments
Purchase of treasury stock
Stock options and other stock sales
Other financing activities
(34,174)
42,450
-
(19,052)
(7,975)
111
9,874
17,500
57,277
(49,054)
(19,114)
(34,703)
5,781
(165)
(11,022)
20,729
-
(16,420)
-
10,973
(2,873)
Net cash from financing activities
(8,766)
(22,478)
1,387
Effect of exchange rates on cash and equivalents
(3,287)
5,947
2,045
Net change in cash and equivalents
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year
25,460
92,817
(25,611)
118,428
54,729
63,699
Cash and equivalents at end of year
$
118,277 $
92,817 $
118,428
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and equivalents
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of
$17,003 and $18,172, respectively
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Deferred taxes
Total current assets
Property and Equipment
Land and buildings
Computer hardware and software, equipment,
furniture and leasehold improvements
Accumulated depreciation
Net property and equipment
Noncurrent Deferred Taxes
Goodwill, net
Other Assets
Total Assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Short-term borrowings
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accrued payroll and related taxes
Accrued insurance
Income and other taxes
Total current liabilities
Noncurrent Liabilities
Long-term debt
Accrued insurance
Accrued retirement benefits
Other long-term liabilities
Total noncurrent liabilities
Stockholders' Equity
Capital stock, $1.00 par value
Class A common stock, shares issued 36,633,906
at 2008 and 2007
Class B common stock, shares issued 3,481,960
at 2008 and 2007
Treasury stock, at cost
Class A common stock, 5,326,251 shares at 2008
and 5,036,085 at 2007
Class B common stock, 22,175 shares at 2008 and
22,575 at 2007
Paid-in capital
Earnings invested in the business
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Total stockholders' equity
2008
2007
(In thousands of dollars)
$
118,277 $
92,817
815,789
61,959
31,929
1,027,954
888,334
53,392
29,294
1,063,837
59,204
62,707
302,621
(210,533)
151,292
326,314
(211,002)
178,019
40,020
43,436
117,824
147,168
120,165
141,537
$ 1,457,255 $ 1,573,997
$
35,197 $
244,119
243,160
26,312
51,809
600,597
80,040
46,901
61,576
15,234
203,751
49,729
171,471
270,575
23,696
69,779
585,250
48,394
60,404
78,382
13,338
200,518
36,634
36,634
3,482
3,482
(110,640)
(105,712)
(589)
35,788
676,047
12,185
(600)
34,500
777,338
42,587
652,907
788,229
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
$ 1,457,255 $ 1,573,997
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
2008
2007
(In thousands of dollars)
2006
$
36,634 $
-
36,634
3,482
-
3,482
36,633 $
1
36,634
36,620
13
36,633
3,483
(1)
3,482
3,496
(13)
3,483
(105,712)
3,047
(7,975)
(110,640)
(78,241)
7,232
(34,703)
(105,712)
(600)
11
(589)
34,500
1,288
35,788
777,338
-
(82,239)
(19,052)
676,047
42,587
(29,780)
-
140
(762)
(600)
-
(600)
32,048
2,452
34,500
735,104
332
61,016
(19,114)
777,338
30,130
18,115
(6,441)
-
783
(90,319)
12,078
-
(78,241)
(600)
-
(600)
27,015
5,033
32,048
688,033
-
63,491
(16,420)
735,104
7,798
16,895
6,301
-
(864)
12,185
42,587
30,130
652,907 $
788,229 $
758,557
(82,239) $
(29,780)
(10,762)
(750)
10,890
(112,641) $
61,016 $
18,115
(6,441)
851
(68)
73,473 $
63,491
16,895
6,301
-
-
86,687
$
$
$
Capital Stock
Class A common stock
Balance at beginning of year
Conversions from Class B
Balance at end of year
Class B common stock
Balance at beginning of year
Conversions to Class A
Balance at end of year
Treasury Stock
Class A common stock
Balance at beginning of year
Exercise of stock options, restricted stock awards and other
Purchase of treasury stock
Balance at end of year
Class B common stock
Balance at beginning of year
Exercise of stock options, restricted stock awards and other
Balance at end of year
Paid-in Capital
Balance at beginning of year
Exercise of stock options, restricted stock awards and other
Balance at end of year
Earnings Invested in the Business
Balance at beginning of year
Adoption of FIN 48
Net (loss) earnings
Dividends
Balance at end of year
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Balance at beginning of year
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax
Unrealized (losses) gains on investments, net of tax
Reclassification of unrealized losses on investments, net
of tax to net (loss) earnings
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax
Balance at end of year
Stockholders' Equity at end of year
Comprehensive Income
Net (loss) earnings
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax
Unrealized (losses) gains on investments, net of tax
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax
Reclassification adjustments included in net (loss) earnings
Comprehensive Income
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Operations Kelly Services, Inc. is a global temporary staffing provider operating in all major staffing
markets throughout the world.
Fiscal Year The Company's fiscal year ends on the Sunday nearest to December 31. The three most recent years,
all of which contained 52 weeks, ended on December 28, 2008 (2008), December 30, 2007 (2007) and December
31, 2006 (2006). Period costs included in selling, general and administrative expenses are recorded on a calendar-
year basis.
Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts and operations of the
Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. In addition, the consolidated financial statements include the
Company’s majority-owned subsidiaries in China acquired during the second quarter of 2007. The Company
consolidates the Chinese companies and records an adjustment in other income, net in the Company’s consolidated
statement of earnings to reflect the portion of the earnings, net of tax, attributable to the minority shareholders. The
accumulated minority interest from the date of acquisition is included in other long-term liabilities on the Company’s
consolidated balance sheet. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
The cost method of accounting is used for investments in equity securities that do not have a readily determined
market value and when the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence. These investments
are carried at cost and are adjusted only for other-than-temporary declines in fair value. The carrying value of these
investments is included with other assets in the consolidated balance sheet.
Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value with the unrealized gains or losses, net of tax, included as a
component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses
and declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary on available-for-sale securities are included in asset
impairment expenses. The fair values for marketable equity securities are based on quoted market prices.
The Company uses the equity method of accounting for its investments in and earnings or losses of affiliates that it
does not control, but over which it does exert significant influence. Accordingly, the Company’s proportionate share
of the earnings and losses of these companies are included in other (expense) income, net, in the accompanying
consolidated statements of earnings.
Foreign Currency Translation All of the Company’s international subsidiaries use their local currency as their
functional currency. Revenue and expense accounts of foreign subsidiaries are translated to U.S. dollars at average
exchange rates, while assets and liabilities are translated to U.S. dollars at year-end exchange rates. Resulting
translation adjustments, net of deferred taxes, where applicable, are reported as accumulated foreign currency
adjustments in stockholders’ equity and are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income.
Revenue Recognition Revenue from services is recognized as services are provided by the temporary, contract or
leased employees. Revenue from permanent placement services is recognized at the time the permanent placement
candidate begins full-time employment. Provisions for sales allowances, based on historical experience, are
recognized at the time the related sale is recognized as a reduction in revenue from services.
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts Receivable The Company records an allowance for uncollectible accounts
receivable based on historical loss experience, customer payment patterns and current economic trends. The
reserve for sales allowances, as discussed above, is also included in the allowance for uncollectible accounts
receivable. The Company reviews the adequacy of the allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable on a quarterly
basis and, if necessary, increases or decreases the balance by recording a charge or credit to selling, general and
administrative expenses.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Cost of Services Cost of services are those costs directly associated with the earning of revenue. The primary
examples of these types of costs are temporary employee wages, along with associated payroll taxes, temporary
employee benefits, such as vacation and holiday pay, and workers’ compensation costs. These costs differ
fundamentally from selling, general and administrative expenses in that they arise specifically from the action of
providing our services to customers whereas selling, general and administrative costs are incurred regardless of
whether or not we place temporary employees with our customers.
Advertising Expenses Advertising expenses from continuing operations, which are expensed as incurred and are
included in selling, general and administrative expenses, were $11.1 million in 2008 and 2007 and $12.3 million in
2006.
Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial
statements and accompanying notes. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, the accounting for the allowance for
uncollectible accounts receivable, workers’ compensation, goodwill and long-lived asset impairment, litigation costs
and income taxes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Cash and Equivalents Cash and equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates market. The Company
considers securities with original maturities of three months or less to be cash and equivalents.
Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated over their estimated
useful lives, principally by the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives of property and equipment by function are
as follows:
Category
$
Land
Work in process
Buildings and improvements
Computer hardware and software
Equipment, furniture and fixtures
Leasehold improvements
2008
2007
(In thousands of dollars)
3,818
22,344
58,889
205,574
43,429
54,967
3,818 $
8,169
55,386
201,369
42,485
50,598
Life
-
-
15 to 45 years
3 to 12 years
5 years
The lesser of the life of the
lease or 5 years.
Total property and equipment
$
361,825 $
389,021
The Company capitalizes external costs and internal payroll costs incurred in the development of software for internal
use in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position No. 98-1,
“Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use.” Work in process
represents capitalized costs for internal use software not yet in service and is included with computer hardware and
software, equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements on the balance sheet. Depreciation expense from
continuing operations was $41.4 million for 2008, $40.4 million for 2007 and $39.5 million for 2006.
Operating Leases The Company recognizes rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. This
includes the impact of both scheduled rent increases and free or reduced rents (commonly referred to as “rent
holidays”). The Company records allowances provided by landlords for leasehold improvements as deferred rent in
the balance sheet and as operating cash flows in the statement of cash flows.
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Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of
net assets acquired. Purchased intangible assets with definite lives are valued at fair value at the date of acquisition
and are amortized over their respective useful lives (from 3 to 15 years) on an accelerated basis commensurate with
the related cash flows.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Intangible Assets The Company evaluates long-lived assets and
intangible assets with definite lives for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. When estimated undiscounted future cash flows will not be
sufficient to recover an asset’s carrying amount, the asset is written down to its fair value, determined by estimated
future discounted cash flows. Assets to be disposed of by sale, if any, are reported at the lower of the carrying
amount or fair value less cost to sell. Based on a history of losses and uncertainty around future financial projections,
the Company determined that an impairment test was required for its U.K. assets. The long-lived asset impairment
analysis performed as of December 28, 2008 resulted in impairment charges of $11.4 million and was recorded in the
asset impairments line of the Company’s consolidated statement of earnings. The impairment primarily included
computer software and leasehold improvements.
We test goodwill for impairment annually and whenever events or circumstances make it more likely than not that an
impairment may have occurred. SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” requires that goodwill be
tested for impairment at a reporting unit level. We have determined that our reporting units are the reportable
segments based on our organizational structure and the financial information that is provided to and reviewed by
management. Goodwill is tested for impairment using a two-step process. In the first step, the fair value of a
reporting unit is compared to its carrying value. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the
net assets assigned to a reporting unit, goodwill is not considered impaired and no further testing is required. To
derive the fair value of reporting units, an income approach is used. Under the income approach, fair value is
determined based on estimated future cash flows discounted by an estimated weighted-average cost of capital, which
reflects the overall level of inherent risk of the Company. Estimated future cash flows are based on our internal
projection model. For reasonableness, the summation of reporting units’ fair values is compared to our market
capitalization.
If the carrying value of the net assets assigned to a reporting unit exceeds the fair value of a reporting unit, a second
step of the impairment test is performed in order to determine the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill.
Determining the implied fair value of goodwill requires valuation of a reporting unit’s tangible and intangible assets
and liabilities in a manner similar to the allocation of purchase price in a business combination. If the carrying value
of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds it implied fair value, goodwill is deemed impaired and is written down to the
extent of the difference. See Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information
related to the results of the annual goodwill impairment testing.
Accounts Payable Included in accounts payable are outstanding checks in excess of funds on deposit. Such
amounts totaled $28.4 million and $15.6 million at year-end 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Accrued Payroll and Related Taxes Included in accrued payroll and related taxes are outstanding checks in
excess of funds on deposit. Such amounts totaled $9.9 million and $12.9 million at year-end 2008 and 2007,
respectively. Payroll taxes are recognized proportionately to direct wages for interim periods based on expected full-
year amounts.
Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method. Under this method, deferred tax
assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax
bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts. Valuation allowances are provided against deferred tax
assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
Uncertain tax positions are accounted for under FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxes – an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 requires that a position taken or expected
to be taken in a tax return be recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of
more than fifty percent) that the position would be sustained upon examination by tax authorities that have full
knowledge of all relevant information. A recognized tax position is then measured at the largest amount of benefit
that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
Interest and penalties related to income taxes are accounted for as income tax expense.
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Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Stock-Based Compensation On January 2, 2006, the first day of the 2006 fiscal year, the Company adopted
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment,” (“SFAS 123R”) which
requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to
employees and directors based on estimated fair values.
SFAS 123R requires companies to estimate the fair value of stock option awards on the date of grant using an
option-pricing model. The value of awards that are ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the
requisite service periods in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Because stock-based compensation expense recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings for fiscal 2008,
2007 and 2006 is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it has been reduced for estimated forfeitures.
Workers’ Compensation The Company establishes accruals for workers’ compensation claims utilizing actuarial
methods to estimate the undiscounted future cash payments that will be made to satisfy the claims. The estimates
are based both on historical experience as well as current legal, economic and regulatory factors. The Company
regularly updates its estimates, and the ultimate cost of these claims may be greater than or less than the established
accrual. However, the Company believes that any such adjustments will not materially affect its consolidated
financial position. During 2008, the Company revised its estimate of the cost of outstanding workers’ compensation
claims and, accordingly, reduced expense by $12.7 million. This compares to adjustments reducing prior year
workers’ compensation claims by $11.6 million in 2007 and $7.7 million in 2006.
Reclassifications Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current presentation. The
results of operations related to the 2007 disposition of Kelly Home Care and 2006 disposition of Kelly Staff Leasing
have been reclassified and separately stated in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings for 2008,
2007 and 2006. The assets and liabilities of these discontinued operations have not been reclassified in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheets and related notes. In the Company’s consolidated statements of cash
flows, the cash flows from discontinued operations are not separately classified.
2. Fair Value Measurements
Effective December 31, 2007, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair
Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”), for assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. FAS
157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, establishes a three-level fair value hierarchy
based on the quality of inputs used to measure fair value and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value
measurements. The three fair value hierarchy levels are defined as follows:
Level 1 – inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in
active markets.
Level 2 – inputs to the valuation methodology 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 – inputs to the valuation methodology are based on prices or valuation techniques that are
unobservable.
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Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
2. Fair Value Measurements (continued)
The following table presents the assets carried at fair value as of December 28, 2008 on the consolidated balance
sheet by fair value hierarchy level, as described above. The Company carried no liabilities at fair value as of
December 28, 2008.
Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
As of December 28, 2008
Description
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
(In thousands of dollars)
Money market funds
$
28,566
$
$
-
$
-
28,566
Available-for sale investment
22,534
-
-
22,534
Total assets at fair value
$
51,100
$
$
-
$
-
51,100
Money market funds with Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology represent investments in money market
accounts, of which $27.3 million is included in cash and equivalents and $1.3 million of restricted cash is included in
prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. The valuation is based on quoted
market prices in active markets of those accounts as of the period end.
Available-for-sale investment with Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology represents the Company’s investment
in Temp Holdings Co., Ltd. (“Temp Holdings”, formerly Tempstaff, Inc.) and is included in other assets at the fair
market value of $22.5 million as of December 28, 2008 on the consolidated balance sheet. At December 28, 2008,
the Company has determined that its available-for-sale investment is impaired. While Temp Holdings’ performance
remains strong, its value has been affected by global market movements. The length of time (approximately nine
months as of December 28, 2008) and extent to which the market value of the investment has been less than cost
resulted in the Company’s determination that the impairment was other-than-temporary. As a result, the Company
recorded an other-than-temporary impairment of $18.7 million in the asset impairments line of the consolidated
statement of earnings. The valuation is based on the quoted market price of Temp Holdings’ stock on the Tokyo
Stock Exchange as of the period end.
For assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, the Company has elected to defer
the FAS 157 measurement and disclosure requirements until fiscal 2009, consistent with the provisions of Financial
Accounting Standards Board Staff Position No. 157-2 (“FSP No. 157-2”). The effect of such adoption at that time is
not expected to be material.
Effective December 31, 2007, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, “The Fair
Value Option for Financial Assets and Liabilities Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115” (“FAS 159”).
FAS 159 permits entities to elect to measure eligible financial instruments at fair value. An entity shall report
unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent
reporting date, and recognize upfront costs and fees related to those items in earnings as incurred and not deferred.
Upon adoption, the Company has elected not to measure its eligible financial assets and liabilities at fair value.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
3. Acquisitions
As part of a strategy to diversify and expand our global operations, we completed several acquisitions during 2008,
2007 and 2006. Proforma financial information related to the acquisitions described below is not presented due to
immateriality. The table below summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed,
along with adjustments to assets and liabilities related to current and prior year acquisitions, during the years ended
December 28, 2008, December 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006:
2008
2007
2006
(In thousands of dollars)
Current assets
Goodwill
Identified intangibles
Other noncurrent assets
Current liabilities
Noncurrent liabilities
$
$
15,007
21,100
15,533
619
(12,844)
(5,902)
$
15,126
51,542
9,434
871
(9,519)
(90)
1,532
3,007
1,846
943
(2,665)
-
Total purchase price
$
33,513
$
67,364
$
4,663
Effective August 1, 2008, the Company acquired all of the shares of the Portuguese subsidiaries of Randstad Holding
N.V., Randstad – Empresa de Trabalho Temporario, Unipessoal, Lda and Randstad – Gestao de Processos, Lda for
approximately $13.2 million in cash. The acquisition includes 13 branch offices and 15 on-site locations serving the
Portuguese staffing market. In addition to traditional temporary staffing services, current business lines also include
on-site personnel management and permanent placement. This acquisition is included in the EMEA Commercial
segment.
On August 28, 2008, the Company completed the acquisition of Toner Graham, a specialized accountancy and
finance recruitment services company headquartered in the United Kingdom, for approximately $9.1 million in cash.
The transaction also includes additional contingent earnout payments up to approximately $6.1 million in total,
payable over three years, based primarily on the achievement of certain earnings targets. During 2008, the earnings
target for 2008 was partially met and $0.2 million was accrued; the related payment will be made in 2009. Toner
Graham is included in the EMEA PT segment.
Effective November 20, 2007, the Company acquired the net assets of access AG, a specialized recruitment services
company headquartered in Germany with operations in Austria, for $21.2 million in cash. access AG is included in
the OCG segment . The transaction included an additional contingent payment, based on the achievement of certain
earnings targets. During 2008, $7.6 million was paid related primarily to the 2007 acquisition of access AG. Of this
amount, $4.3 million represents the payment of a previously recorded liability, and the remaining $3.3 million
represents adjustments to the initial purchase price. During 2008, the earnings target for 2008 was met and $6.3
million was accrued; the related payment will be made in 2009.
Effective May 30, 2007, the Company acquired P-Serv Pte Ltd (“P-Serv”), a company specializing in temporary
staffing, permanent staffing, outsourcing and executive search, with operations in China, Hong Kong and Singapore,
for $8.0 million in cash. As part of this transaction, Kelly acquired a 70% ownership interest in two permanent
placement staffing joint ventures in China. Shanghai Changning Personnel Co., Ltd. and Nanchang Personnel Co.,
Ltd. maintain 30% minority interests in the two joint ventures. P-Serv is included in the APAC Commercial segment.
During 2008, the previous earnout agreement for $2.6 million was converted to a consulting agreement, payable
quarterly retroactive to July, 2008 through March, 2011.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
3. Acquisitions (continued)
Effective March 31, 2007, the Company acquired CGR/seven LLC, a creative staffing services firm that specializes in
providing creative talent and placing professionals with design, publishing, marketing, fashion and media companies
in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut markets, for $12.3 million in cash at the date of acquisition and $1.0
million payable in each of the years 2008 and 2009. The transaction also included possible additional earnout
payments of up to $2.0 million payable in each of the years 2008 and 2009, based primarily on the achievement of
certain earnings targets. CGR/seven is included in the Company’s Americas PT business segment. A $1.0 million
acquisition payment and $2.0 million earnout payment, both accrued as of the 2007 fiscal year end, were paid in
2008 related to the 2007 acquisition of CGR/seven LLC. The earnings target for the 2008 earnout payment was not
met.
Effective March 23, 2007, the Company acquired the net operating assets of Talents Czech s.r.o. and Talents Polska
Spolka z o.o., (“Talents Technology”), permanent placement and executive search firms with operations in the Czech
Republic and Poland, for $3.1 million in cash. The transaction also included additional contingent earnout payments
of up to approximately $1.6 million over three years, based primarily on the achievement of certain earnings targets.
The earnings target for the 2007 and 2008 payments were not met. Talents Technology is included in the EMEA PT
segment.
During the fourth quarter of 2006, we purchased Sony Corporation’s 40% interest in Tempstaff Kelly Inc. (“Tempstaff
Kelly”), a joint venture originally created with Sony Corporation and Tempstaff, one of the largest Japanese staffing
companies, for $5.0 million. With the purchase of Sony Corporation’s ownership share, we increased our ownership
interest to 49%. Accordingly, earnings from continuing operations for 2006 included our equity earnings in Tempstaff
Kelly from the date of acquisition. The Company’s proportionate share of Tempstaff Kelly’s net income was recorded
in other income, net, in Kelly’s consolidated statement of earnings. (See Note 13.) Effective March 30, 2007, the
Company paid $6.5 million for the remaining shares of Tempstaff Kelly. With the purchase of the remaining 51%
ownership interest, Kelly increased its ownership interest to 100% and began directing all Tempstaff Kelly operations
effective April 1, 2007. As a result, the assets and liabilities of Tempstaff Kelly, now a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Company, were included in the Company’s financial statements on a fully consolidated basis as of April 1, 2007.
Tempstaff Kelly’s operational results are included in the APAC Commercial business segment subsequent to April 1,
2007.
During the second quarter of 2006, the Company acquired the net operating assets of The Ayers Group, a New York-
based career management firm specializing in customized career transition, consulting services and information
technology staffing, for $4.6 million in cash. The transaction included additional contingent earn-out payments based
primarily on the achievement of certain earnings targets. The 2006 earnings target was not met and no related
payment was made. The 2008 earnout payment was met and $0.7 million was accrued; the payment will be made in
2009. The Ayers Group is included in the OCG segment.
Included in the adjustments above was $12.2 million, $8.4 million and $1.0 million of intangible assets associated with
customer lists for the years ended 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. These assets will be amortized over a period
of up to 15 years and will have no residual value. Also included in identified intangibles are the value of non-compete
agreements and trademarks. The purchase price in 2007 also reflects the cost of the 49% interest in Tempstaff Kelly
acquired in prior periods. All contingent earnout payments related to acquisitions will be recorded as additional
goodwill. Goodwill associated with the CGR/seven LLC and the Ayers’ transactions is expected to be deductible for
tax purposes.
4. Discontinued Operations
Effective March 31, 2007, the Company sold its Kelly Home Care (“KHC”) business unit to ResCare, Inc. for $12.5
million and recognized a pre-tax gain on sale of $10.2 million ($6.2 million net of tax). Effective December 31, 2006,
the Company sold its Kelly Staff Leasing business unit (“KSL”) to Oasis Outsourcing Holdings, Inc. for $6.5 million
and recognized a pre-tax gain on sale of $3.7 million ($2.3 million net of tax). In connection with these transactions,
$0.9 million of goodwill was allocated to KHC and $0.5 million of goodwill was allocated to KSL. The sales of KHC
and KSL were an important part of the Company’s strategy of reviewing existing operations, selectively divesting non-
core assets and reinvesting the proceeds in strategic growth initiatives.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
4. Discontinued Operations (continued)
In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets”,
the gains recognized in conjunction with the sales of KHC and KSL, as well as their results of operations for the
current and prior periods, have been reported as discontinued operations in the Company’s consolidated statements
of earnings. The components of earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax are as follows:
Revenue from services
Operating (loss) income from discontinued operations
Less: Income taxes
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
Gain on sale of discontinued operations
Less: Income taxes
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax
$
$
2008
2007
(In thousands of dollars)
-
14,777
$
$
$
(849)
(325)
(524)
$
1,454
328
1,126
-
-
-
10,153
3,987
6,166
2006
92,247
7,248
2,796
4,452
3,731
1,477
2,254
Discontinued operations, net of tax
$
(524)
$
7,292
$
6,706
Discontinued operations for 2008 represent adjustments to assets and liabilities retained as part of the sale
agreements, including an adjustment for $0.6 million, net of tax, related to litigation costs.
5. Restructuring
UK Operations
On January 24, 2007, the Chief Executive Officer of Kelly Services, Inc. authorized a restructuring plan for our United
Kingdom operations (“Kelly U.K.”). The plan was the result of management’s strategic review of the operations of
Kelly UK which identified under-performing branch locations and the opportunity for operational cost savings.
As of December 30, 2007, Kelly U.K. completed its restructuring actions and closed each of the 22 branches
scheduled for closure, reached settlements with landlords for the U.K. headquarters locations and incurred $4.8
million of restructuring charges associated with these actions for year ended December 30, 2007. These expenses
were reported as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses in the EMEA Commercial segment.
For the year ended December 30, 2007, the $4.8 million charge included $4.2 million for facility exit costs and $0.6
million for accelerated depreciation. The Company did not incur any significant severance costs in connection with
the restructuring.
In addition, the Company incurred moving, fit out and lease origination fees related to the headquarters consolidation
of $1.1 million for the year ended December 30, 2007. Total costs of the U.K. project were $5.9 million.
While this restructuring achieved our cost reduction goals, market conditions in the U.K. have significantly worsened.
As a result, on January 21, 2009, the Chief Executive Officer of Kelly Services, Inc. authorized an additional
restructuring plan for Kelly U.K. The plan is the result of management’s strategic review of the operations of Kelly
U.K. which identified the opportunity for additional operational cost savings. We have not yet identified specific
branches or employees affected, but expect that the plan will result in the elimination or consolidation of certain
operations and approximately 350 staff reductions. We expect that the plan will be completed by the end of 2009.
We currently estimate that we will incur total pre-tax charges associated with these actions of approximately $11
million to $14 million, including approximately $9 million to $11 million in facility exit costs and approximately $2
million to $3 million in severance expenses. In the fourth quarter of 2008, we recorded $1.5 million of severance
costs in selling, general and administrative expenses and expect the remainder to be recorded in 2009 in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles. We expect all of the expense will result in future cash expenditures
recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses.
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Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
5. Restructuring (continued)
Americas Operations
On July 23, 2007, the Chief Executive Officer of Kelly Services, Inc. authorized a restructuring plan for our Americas
Commercial branch operations. The plan was the result of management’s strategic review of operations in the U.S.
which identified under-performing branch locations. The plan resulted in the closure of 58 branch locations.
As of December 30, 2007, Americas Commercial completed its restructuring actions and incurred $3.0 million of
restructuring charges associated with these actions. These expenses were reported as a component of selling,
general and administrative expenses in the Americas Commercial segment. For the year ended December 30, 2007,
the $3.0 million charge included $2.7 million for facility exit costs and $0.2 million for accelerated depreciation of
leasehold improvements and personal property. The Company did not incur any significant severance costs in
connection with the restructuring.
Following is a summary of our balance sheet accrual related to the facility exit and severance costs:
Balance as of January 1, 2006
$
$
-
$
-
-
UK
Americas
(in thousands of dollars)
Total
Additions charged to operations
Reductions for cash payments
4,216
(4,176)
2,713
(2,359)
6,929
(6,535)
Balance as of December 30, 2007
40
354
394
Additions charged to operations
Reductions for cash payments
1,500
(40)
-
(276)
1,500
(316)
Balance as of December 28, 2008
$
1,500
$
78 $
1,578
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
6. Goodwill
We completed our impairment test during the fourth quarter of the years ended December 28, 2008 and December
30, 2007 as required under SFAS 142. The changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill for the fiscal years 2007
and 2008 are as follows:
Balance
as of
Dec. 31, 2006
Acquisition
of
Companies
(Note 3)
Divestiture
of
Company
(Note 4)
Balance
as of
Dec. 30, 2007
Acquisition
of
Companies
(Note 3)
Purchase
Price
Adjustments
(Note 3)
Balance
as of
Impairment
Adjustments Dec. 28, 2008
Americas
Americas Commercial $
16,417
$
$
-
$
-
16,417
$
$
-
$
-
(In thousands of dollars)
Americas PT
Total Americas
24,327
40,744
15,463
15,463
(565)
(565)
39,225
55,642
-
-
EMEA
EMEA Commercial
EMEA PT
Total EMEA
APAC
APAC Commercial
APAC PT
Total APAC
25,426
9,188
34,614
6,574
1,110
7,684
16,545
5,979
22,524
4,278
721
4,999
-
-
-
-
-
-
41,971
15,167
57,138
10,852
1,831
12,683
OCG
13,462
8,556
(313)
21,705
8,473
6,473
14,946
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
361
361
1,199
-
1,199
4,594
$
-
-
-
(50,444)
-
(50,444)
-
-
-
-
16,417
39,225
55,642
-
22,001
22,001
12,051
1,831
13,882
26,299
Consolidated Total
$
96,504 $
51,542 $
(878) $
147,168 $
14,946 $
6,154 $
(50,444) $
117,824
The Company uses a discounted cash flow methodology to determine fair value of its reporting units, and has
determined its reporting units to be the same as its operating segments and reportable segments. Due to worsening
economic conditions, we determined that the fair value of our EMEA Commercial reporting unit was less than its
carrying value. As a result, we performed additional impairment testing to determine the implied fair value of EMEA
Commercial’s goodwill. The implied fair value of the goodwill was less than its carrying value. As a result, we
recognized a goodwill impairment loss of $50.4 million in the EMEA Commercial reporting unit. This expense has
been recorded in the asset impairment line on the consolidated statement of earnings. The fair value of all other
reporting units exceeded carrying value.
Our analysis uses significant assumptions by segment, including: expected future revenue and expense growth
rates, profit margins, cost of capital, discount rate and forecasted capital expenditures. Our projections assume near-
term revenue declines, followed by a recovery and long-term modest growth. Assumptions and estimates about
future cash flows and discount rates are complex and often subjective. They can be affected by a variety of factors,
including external factors such as industry and economic trends, and internal factors such as changes in our business
strategy and our internal forecasts. Although we believe the assumptions and estimates we have made are
reasonable and appropriate, different assumptions and estimates could materially impact our reported financial
results. Different assumptions of the anticipated future benefits from these businesses could result in an impairment
charge, which would decrease operating income and result in lower asset values on our balance sheet. For example,
a change in the estimated discount rate of 1% could have resulted in the fair value of the Americas Commercial
segment falling below its book value.
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Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
7. Other Assets
Included in other assets are the following:
2008
2007
Deferred compensation plan (See Note 9)
Available-for-Sale Investment (See Note 2)
$
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of
$8,247 and $3,664, respectively
Other
(In thousands of dollars)
$
65,140
22,534
84,334
33,026
19,895
12,596
9,685
14,492
Other assets
$
120,165
$
141,537
Intangible amortization expense was $4.6 million, $2.0 million and $0.3 million in 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
8. Debt
Short-Term Debt
The Company has a committed $150 million, unsecured multi-currency revolving credit facility used to fund working
capital, acquisitions and for general corporate purposes. This credit facility expires in November 2010. The interest
rate applicable to borrowings under the line of credit is 40 basis points over LIBOR and may include additional costs if
the funds are drawn from certain countries. LIBOR rates varied by currency. The weighted average interest rate for
both 2008 and 2007 was 2.4%. Borrowings under this arrangement were $8.2 million and $49.7 million at year-end
2008 and 2007, respectively. The carrying amounts of the Company’s borrowings under the lines of credit described
above approximate their fair values. This credit facility contains requirements for a maximum leverage ratio and
minimum interest coverage ratio, both of which were met at December 28, 2008.
On February 6, 2008, the Company closed an 18 million euro term loan facility, which matured and was repaid on
February 4, 2009. The facility was used to refinance short-term borrowings on the $150 million revolving line of credit
related to the acquisition of access AG in Germany. The interest rate on this loan was Euribor plus 35 basis points.
The entire principal amount was due upon maturity with interest payments due at intervals of one, three, or six
months, as elected by the Company. The weighted average interest rate on the amount outstanding during 2008 was
5.0%. At December 28, 2008, the amount outstanding under this loan agreement totaled approximately $25.1 million.
The Company has additional uncommitted one-year local credit facilities that total $14.5 million as of December 28,
2008. Borrowings under these lines totaled $1.9 million and less than $0.1 million at year-end 2008 and 2007,
respectively. The interest rate for these borrowings ranged from 3.2% to 6.7% for 2008 and was 7.0% at year-end
2007.
During March, 2007, in connection with the purchase of the remaining 51% interest in Tempstaff Kelly, as well as to
fund local working capital, the Company obtained short-term financing utilizing an $8.2 million yen-denominated credit
facility.
Long-Term Debt
On October 10, 2008, the Company closed a three-year syndicated term loan facility comprised of 9.0 million euros
and 5.0 million U.K. pounds, maturing October 3, 2011. The facility was used to refinance short-term borrowings
related to the Portugal and Toner Graham acquisitions. The loans bear interest at the LIBOR rate applicable to each
currency plus a spread of 100 basis points. This credit facility contains requirements for a maximum leverage ratio
and minimum interest coverage ratio, both of which were met as of December 28, 2008. The entire principal amount
is due upon maturity with interest payments due at intervals of one, two, three, or six months, as elected by the
Company. The weighted average interest rate on the amount outstanding under the loan agreement during 2008
varied by currency and ranged from 5.36% to 5.49%. At December 28, 2008 the amount outstanding under this loan
agreement totaled approximately $19.9 million.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
8. Debt (continued)
Long-Term Debt (continued)
In November, 2007, the Company entered into a five-year 5.5 billion yen-denominated loan agreement, the proceeds
of which were used to repay all of the Company’s outstanding short-term yen-denominated borrowings. The loan
agreement, which matures on November 13, 2012, bears interest at LIBOR plus 45 basis points. The weighted
average interest rate on the amount outstanding under the loan agreement during 2008 and 2007 was 1.41% and
1.43%, respectively. Interest-only payments are required for periods of three, six, nine or 12 months, as elected by
the Company. The U.S. dollar amount outstanding, which fluctuates based on foreign exchange rates, totaled
approximately $60.1 million at December 28, 2008 and $48.4 million at December 30, 2007. This loan agreement
contains requirements for a maximum leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio, both of which were met at
December 28, 2008. No principal payments are due in 2008-2011. The entire loan balance is due in 2012.
As of December 28, 2008, the fair market value of the long-term debt approximates the carrying value.
9. Retirement Benefits
The Company provides a qualified defined contribution plan covering substantially all U.S.-based full-time employees,
except officers and certain other management employees. Upon approval by the Board of Directors, a discretionary
contribution based on eligible wages is funded annually. The plan also offers a savings feature with Company
matching contributions. Assets of this plan are held by an independent trustee for the sole benefit of participating
employees.
A nonqualified deferred compensation plan is provided for officers and certain other management employees. Upon
approval by the Board of Directors, a discretionary contribution based on eligible wages is made annually. This plan
also includes provisions for salary deferrals and Company matching contributions.
The liability for the nonqualified plan was $65.9 million and $85.2 million as of year-end 2008 and 2007, respectively,
and is included in current accrued payroll and related taxes and noncurrent accrued retirement benefits. Participants’
earnings on this liability which were charged to selling, general and administrative expenses were losses of $25.3
million in 2008, and earnings of $5.9 million in 2007 and $7.6 million in 2006. In connection with the administration of
this plan, the Company has purchased company-owned variable universal life insurance policies insuring the lives of
certain officers and key employees. The cash surrender value of these policies, which is based primarily on
investments in mutual funds and can only be used for payment of the Company’s obligations related to the non-
qualified deferred compensation plan noted above, was $65.1 million and $84.3 million at year-end 2008 and 2007,
respectively. These investments are included in other assets and are restricted for the use of funding this plan.
Earnings on these assets, which were included in selling, general and administrative expenses, were losses of $24.3
million in 2008, and earnings of $7.3 million in 2007 and $8.4 million in 2006.
The net expense from continuing operations for retirement benefits, including employer contributions for both the
qualified and nonqualified deferred compensation plans, totaled $3.7 million in 2008, $4.7 million in 2007 and $7.5
million in 2006.
In addition, the Company also has several defined benefit pension plans in locations outside of the United States.
The total projected benefit obligation, assets and unfunded liability for these plans, as of December 28, 2008, were
$5.5 million, $3.2 million and $2.3 million, respectively. The total projected benefit obligation, assets and unfunded
liability for these plans, as of December 30, 2007, were $5.6 million, $4.0 million and $1.6 million, respectively. Total
pension expense for these plans was $0.5 million, $0.7 million and $0.9 million in 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Pension contributions and the amount of accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized in
2009 are not significant.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
10. Stockholders’ Equity
Common Stock
The authorized capital stock of the Company is 100,000,000 shares of Class A common stock and 10,000,000 shares
of Class B common stock. Class A shares have no voting rights and are not convertible. Class B shares have voting
rights and are convertible into Class A shares on a share-for-share basis at any time. Both classes of stock have
identical rights in the event of liquidation.
Class A shares and Class B shares are both entitled to receive dividends, subject to the limitation that no cash
dividend on the Class B shares may be declared unless the Board of Directors declares an equal or larger cash
dividend on the Class A shares. As a result, a cash dividend may be declared on the Class A shares without
declaring a cash dividend on the Class B shares.
On August 8, 2007, the board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of the Company’s
outstanding Class A common shares. The repurchase program has a term of 24 months. During 2008, the Company
repurchased 436,697 Class A shares for $8.0 million. During 2007, the Company repurchased 1,679,873 Class A
shares for $34.7 million.
A total of $7.3 million remains available under the share repurchase program at December 28, 2008. The Company
does not intend to make further share repurchases under the plan.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income at year-end 2008, 2007 and 2006 were as follows:
2008
2007
(in thousands of dollars)
2006
Cumulative translation adjustments, net of tax benefit
of $5,228 in 2008 and taxes of $657 in 2007
and $420 in 2006
Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities, net
of tax benefit of $101 in 2007 and taxes of $4,563
in 2006
$
13,028
$
42,808
$
24,693
-
(140)
6,301
Pension liability, net of tax benefit of $301 in 2008,
$77 in 2007 and $46 in 2006
(843)
(81)
(864)
$
12,185
$
42,587
$
30,130
The pension liability adjustment of $0.9 million in 2006 represents the adjustment, net of tax, to initially apply FASB
Statement No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans.”
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
11. Earnings Per Share
The reconciliations of earnings per share computations for the fiscal years 2008, 2007 and 2006 were as follows:
2008
2007
(In thousands of dollars except per share data)
2006
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net (loss) earnings
$
$
(81,715)
(524)
(82,239)
$
$
53,724
7,292
61,016
$
$
56,785
6,706
63,491
Determination of shares (thousands):
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options
Restricted awards and other
Weighted average common shares outstanding -
34,760
36,357
35,999
-
-
49
89
171
144
assuming dilution
34,760
36,495
36,314
Basic (loss) earnings per share
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations
Net (loss) earnings
Diluted (loss) earnings per share
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations
Net (loss) earnings
$
$
$
$
(2.35)
(.02)
(2.37)
(2.35)
(.02)
(2.37)
$
$
$
$
1.48
.20
1.68
1.47
.20
1.67
$
$
$
$
1.58
.19
1.76
1.56
.18
1.75
Stock options and restricted awards representing 1,697,719; 859,090 and 1,040,286 shares, respectively, for 2008,
2007 and 2006 were excluded from the computation of diluted (loss) earnings per share due to their anti-dilutive
effect.
We have presented earnings per share for our two classes of common stock on a combined basis. This presentation
is consistent with the earnings per share computations that result for each class of common stock utilizing the two-
class method as described in SFAS No. 128, “Earnings Per Share (as amended)” (“SFAS 128”). The two-class
method is an earnings allocation formula which determines earnings per share for each class of common stock
according to the dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in the undistributed earnings.
In applying the two class method, we have determined that the undistributed earnings should be allocated to each
class on a pro rata basis after consideration of all of the participation rights of the Class B shares (including voting
and conversion rights) and our history of paying dividends equally to each class of common stock on a per share
basis.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
11. Earnings Per Share (continued)
The Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation allows the Board of Directors to declare a cash dividend to
Class A shares without declaring equal dividends to the Class B shares. Class B shares’ voting and conversion
rights, however, effectively allow the Class B shares to participate in dividends equally with Class A shares on a per
share basis.
The Class B shares are the only shares with voting rights. The Class B shareholders are therefore able to exercise
voting control with respect to all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election of or removal of
directors. The Board of Directors has historically declared and the Company historically has paid equal per share
dividends on both the Class A and Class B shares. Each class has participated equally in all dividends declared
since 1987.
In addition, Class B shares are convertible, at the option of the holder, into Class A shares on a one for one basis. As
a result, Class B shares can participate equally in any dividends declared on the Class A shares by exercising their
conversion rights.
12. Stock-Based Compensation
Under the Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), which became effective in May 2005, the Company may grant stock
options (both incentive and nonqualified), stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock awards and performance
awards to key employees utilizing the Company’s Class A stock. The Plan provides that the maximum number of
shares available for grants is 10 percent of the outstanding Class A stock, adjusted for Plan activity over the
preceding five years. This plan replaced the Performance Incentive Plan, which was terminated upon approval of the
Equity Incentive Plan by the Board of Directors. Shares available for future grants at December 28, 2008 under the
Equity Incentive Plan were 2,251,641. The Company issues shares out of treasury stock to satisfy stock-based
awards. The Company has no intent to repurchase additional shares for the purpose of satisfying stock-based
awards.
On January 2, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004),
“Share-Based Payment,” (“SFAS 123(R)”) which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation
expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors, including employee stock options,
based on estimated fair values. SFAS 123(R) supersedes the Company’s previous accounting under Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB 25”) for periods beginning in
fiscal 2006.
The Company adopted SFAS 123(R) using the modified prospective transition method, which requires the application
of the accounting standard as of January 2, 2006, the first day of the Company’s 2006 fiscal year. The adjustment in
2006 for the cumulative effect of change in accounting principle associated with the adoption of FAS 123(R) was
insignificant.
In 2008, 2007 and 2006, the Company recognized stock-based compensation cost of $5.6 million, $5.6 million and
$6.7 million, respectively, as well as related tax benefits of $2.2 million, $1.9 million and $2.2 million, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
12. Stock-Based Compensation (continued)
Restricted Stock Awards
Restricted stock awards, which typically vest over a period of 3 to 5 years, are issued to certain key employees and
are subject to forfeiture until the end of an established restriction period. The Company utilizes the market price on
the date of grant as the fair market value of restricted stock awards and expenses the fair value on a straight-line
basis over the vesting period.
A summary of the status of nonvested restricted stock awards under the Plan as of the year ended December 28,
2008 and changes during this period is presented as follows:
Nonvested at December 30, 2007
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Nonvested at December 28, 2008
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
28.39
20.61
28.27
28.33
24.09
$
$
Restricted
Stock
558,878
380,500
(182,999)
(74,351)
682,028
As of December 28, 2008, unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted shares totaled $12.5
million. The weighted average period over which this cost is expected to be recognized is approximately two years.
The weighted average grant date fair value of restricted stock awards granted during 2008, 2007 and 2006 was
$20.61, $28.41 and $27.47, respectively. The total fair market value of restricted shares vested during 2008, 2007
and 2006 was $3.7 million, $5.2 million and $4.7 million, respectively.
Stock Options
Under the terms of the Plan, stock options may not be granted at prices less than the fair market value on the date of
grant, nor for a term exceeding 10 years, and typically vest over 3 years. The Company expenses the fair value of
stock option grants on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The Company used a binomial option pricing
model to estimate the fair value of stock options granted in 2006. No stock options were granted in 2008 or 2007.
The inputs for expected volatility, post-vest termination activity and exercise factor of the options were primarily based
on historical information. The following weighted average assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of
options granted during the year ended December 31, 2006:
Grant price
Risk-free interest rate
Dividend yield
Expected volatility
Post-vest termination activity
Exercise factor
$
27.24
5.0 %
1.4 %
21.3 %
2.7 %
1.21
65
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
12. Stock-Based Compensation (continued)
A summary of the status of stock option grants under the Plan as of the year ended December 28, 2008 and changes
during this period is presented as follows:
Weighted
Weighted
Average
Average
Remaining
Aggregate
Exercise
Contractual
Options
Price
Term (Years)
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding at December 30, 2007
1,370,153
$
26.80
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Expired
Outstanding at December 28, 2008
Options exercisable at December 28, 2008
-
-
-
(342,190)
1,027,963
1,022,963
Options expected to vest at December 28, 2008
5,000
-
-
-
32.01
25.07
25.06
27.24
$
$
$
3.26
3.24
7.37
$
$
$
-
-
-
The table above includes 89,500 of non-employee director shares outstanding at December 28, 2008.
As of December 28, 2008, unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was insignificant and
related to 5,000 non-qualified stock options that vested on January 1, 2009. The weighted average grant date fair
value of options granted during 2006 was $5.36. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2007 and 2006
was $1.2 million and $1.5 million, respectively. No stock options were exercised in 2008.
Windfall tax benefits arising from stock-based compensation in 2008, 2007 and 2006 totaled $0.1 million, $0.4 million
and $0.3 million, respectively and are included in the “Other financing activities” component of net cash from
financing activities in the Statement of Cash Flows.
13. Other (Expense) Income, Net
Included in other (expense) income, net are the following:
2008
2007
(In thousands of dollars)
2006
$
Interest income
Interest expense
Dividend income
Minority interest (income) loss
Net (loss) earnings in equity investment
Foreign exchange losses
Other income
$
3,802
(4,144)
672
(121)
-
(3,661)
-
$
4,756
(2,425)
718
175
(13)
-
-
3,203
(2,316)
416
-
148
-
20
Other (expense) income, net
$
(3,452)
$
3,211
$
1,471
Dividend income includes dividends earned on the Company’s investment in Temp Holdings, while net (loss)
earnings in equity investment represents the Company’s share of the net (loss) earnings from Tempstaff Kelly. (See
Note 3). Minority interest (income) loss represents the portion of the loss, net of tax, attributable to minority
shareholders. The foreign exchange losses, booked primarily in the fourth quarter, related to yen-denominated net
debt for the Temp Holdings investment and ruble-denominated intercompany balances in Russia. Foreign exchange
losses were not significant in 2007.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
14. Income Taxes
Earnings from continuing operations before taxes for the years 2008, 2007 and 2006 were taxed under the following
jurisdictions:
2008
2007
(in thousands of dollars)
2006
Domestic
Foreign
Total
$
$
8,700
(82,423)
(73,723)
$
$
63,029
20,262
83,291
$
$
68,602
10,910
79,512
The provision for income taxes from continuing operations was as follows:
Current tax expense:
U.S. federal
U.S. state and local
Foreign
Total current
Deferred tax expense:
U.S. federal
U.S. state and local
Foreign
Total deferred
Total provision
2008
2007
(in thousands of dollars)
2006
$
$
(6,857)
68
8,178
1,389
5,509
1,307
(213)
6,603
7,992
$
$
14,700
6,528
14,170
35,398
(5,652)
(1,512)
1,333
(5,831)
29,567
$
$
20,877
5,847
6,582
33,306
(5,784)
(2,023)
(2,772)
(10,579)
22,727
Deferred tax assets are comprised of the following:
Depreciation and amortization
Employee compensation and benefit plans
Workers' compensation
Unrealized loss on securities
Other comprehensive income
Bad debt allowance
Loss carryforwards
Legal claims
Other, net
Valuation allowance
Net deferred tax assets
$
$
2008
2007
(in thousands of dollars)
(16,395)
39,366
28,649
7,904
5,545
5,703
30,632
9,652
(1,433)
(44,180)
65,443
$
$
(18,133)
53,356
33,262
101
(580)
5,398
29,062
348
(1,347)
(28,737)
72,730
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
14. Income Taxes (continued)
The deferred tax balance is classified in the consolidated balance sheet as:
2008
2007
(in thousands of dollars)
Current Assets: Deferred taxes
Noncurrent Deferred Taxes
Current Liabilities: Income and other taxes
Noncurrent Liabilities: Other long-term liabilities
Net deferred tax assets
$
$
31,929
40,020
(949)
(5,557)
65,443
$
$
29,294
43,436
-
-
72,730
The differences between income taxes from continuing operations for financial reporting purposes and the U.S.
statutory rate of 35% are as follows:
2008
2007
(in thousands of dollars)
2006
Income tax based on statutory rate
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
General business credits
Life insurance cash surrender value
Impairment
Restructuring
Foreign items
Other, net
Total
$
$
(25,803)
894
(11,341)
8,732
25,111
525
9,164
710
7,992
$
$
29,152
3,260
(8,938)
(2,310)
-
2,078
5,437
888
29,567
$
$
27,829
2,529
(9,493)
(2,740)
-
-
3,959
643
22,727
The Company has U.S. general business credit carryforwards of $1.3 million which expire in 2028. The net tax effect
of foreign loss carryforwards at December 28, 2008 total $30.6 million which expire as follows:
Year
Amount
(in thousands of dollars)
2009-2011
2012-2014
2015-2019
2020-2023
No expiration
Total
$
$
330
2,226
3,446
1,297
23,333
30,632
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
14. Income Taxes (continued)
The Company has established a valuation allowance for loss carryforwards and future deductible items in certain
foreign jurisdictions. The valuation allowance is determined in accordance with the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 (SFAS 109), “Accounting for Income Taxes,” which requires an assessment
of both negative and positive evidence when measuring the need for a valuation allowance. The Company’s foreign
losses in recent periods in these jurisdictions represented sufficient negative evidence to require a valuation
allowance under SFAS 109. The Company intends to maintain a valuation allowance until sufficient positive
evidence exists to support realization of the foreign deferred tax assets.
We have recorded a deferred tax asset of $0.7 million on undistributed earnings not considered permanently
reinvested in our foreign subsidiaries. Provision has not been made for U.S. or additional foreign income taxes on an
estimated $45.7 million of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries, which are permanently reinvested. If such
earnings were to be remitted, management believes that U.S. foreign tax credits would largely eliminate any such
U.S. and foreign income taxes.
Deferred income taxes recorded in other comprehensive income include:
2008
2007
(in thousands of dollars)
2006
Cumulative translation adjustments
Unrealized gain/(loss) on marketable securities
Pension liability
Total
$
$
5,885
-
262
6,147
$
$
(237)
4,922
25
4,710
$
$
(702)
(4,563)
46
(5,219)
The Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
(FIN 48), on January 1, 2007. Upon adoption of FIN 48, the Company recognized a $0.3 million increase in its
retained earnings balance. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as
follows:
2008
2007
(in thousands of dollars)
Balance at beginning of the year
$
3,750
$
6,159
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
Additions for prior years' tax positions
Reductions for prior years' tax positions
Reductions for settlements
Reductions for expiration of statutes
403
471
(911)
(842)
(333)
460
606
(466)
(2,685)
(324)
Balance at end of the year
$
2,538
$
3,750
If the $2.5 million in 2008 and $3.8 million in 2007 of unrecognized tax benefits were recognized, they would have a
favorable effect of $2.0 million in 2008 and $2.8 million in 2007 on the effective tax rate.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
14. Income Taxes (continued)
The Company recognizes both interest and penalties as part of the income tax provision. The Company recognized
a benefit of approximately $0.5 million in 2008 and expense of $0.2 million in 2007 for interest and penalties. At year
end, accrued interest and penalties were $0.7 million in 2008 and $1.7 million in 2007.
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. and in various states and foreign countries. In the major
jurisdictions where the Company operates, it is generally no longer subject to income tax examinations by tax
authorities for years before 2001.
The Company and its subsidiaries have various other income tax returns in the process of examination,
administrative appeals or litigation. The unrecognized tax benefit and related interest and penalty balances include
approximately $2.1 million for 2008 and $2.0 million for 2007 related to tax positions which are reasonably possible to
change within the next twelve months due to income tax audits, settlements and statute expirations.
15. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions, as disclosed in the statements of cash flows, for the
fiscal years 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively, were as follows:
2008
2007
(in thousands of dollars)
2006
Decrease (increase) in trade accounts receivable
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(Decrease) increase in accrued payroll and related taxes
(Decrease) increase in accrued insurance
(Decrease) increase in income and other taxes
$
$
28,857
(19,674)
59,491
(9,702)
(10,909)
(13,096)
$
(14,163)
(16,691)
18,678
(12,984)
2,577
(6,248)
(11,817)
413
16,411
9,093
(7,148)
5,446
Total changes in operating assets and liabilities
$
34,967
$
(28,831)
$
12,398
The Company paid interest of $3.7 million, $2.1 million and $1.9 million in 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The
Company paid income taxes of $26.9 million in 2008, $46.0 million in 2007 and $24.2 million in 2006.
16. Commitments
The Company conducts its field operations primarily from leased facilities. The following is a schedule by fiscal year
of future minimum commitments under operating leases as of December 28, 2008:
Fiscal year:
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Later years
$
(In Millions)
56.5
42.4
29.9
20.2
12.0
14.8
Total
$
175.8
Lease expense from continuing operations for fiscal 2008, 2007 and 2006 amounted to $63.4 million, $65.0 million
and $53.2 million, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
16. Commitments (continued)
In addition to operating lease agreements, the Company has entered into unconditional purchase obligations totaling
$26.8 million. These obligations relate primarily to voice and data communications services which the Company
expects to utilize generally within the next two fiscal years, in the ordinary course of business. The Company has no
material unrecorded commitments, losses, contingencies or guarantees associated with any related parties or
unconsolidated entities.
17. Contingencies
In November 2003, an action was commenced in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New
York, Enron Corp. (“Enron”) v. J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., et al., against approximately 100 defendants, including
Kelly Properties, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kelly Services, Inc., who invested in Enron's commercial paper.
The Complaint alleged that Enron's October 2001 buyback of its commercial paper was a voidable preference under
the bankruptcy laws, constituted a fraudulent conveyance, and that the Company received prepayment of
approximately $10 million, $5 million of which was related to Enron commercial paper purchased by the Company
from Lehman Brothers or its affiliate, Lehman Commercial Paper, Inc. (“Lehman”), and $5 million of which was
purchased by the Company from Goldman Sachs & Co. (“Goldman”). In 2007, solely to avoid the cost of continued
litigation, the Company reached a confidential settlement with Enron, Lehman and certain other defendants of all
claims arising from the Company's purchase of Enron commercial paper from Lehman. In the third quarter of 2008,
solely to avoid the cost of continued litigation, the Company reached a confidential settlement with Enron and other
defendants of all Enron’s claims arising out of the Company’s purchase of Enron commercial paper from Goldman.
This settlement was approved by the Court and made final in the fourth quarter of 2008. The settlement amount paid
is not materially different from the reserves previously established.
The Company is the subject of a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of employees working in the State of
California, which is before the Superior Court, Central District, Los Angeles County. The claims in the lawsuit relate
to alleged misclassification of personal attendants as exempt and not entitled to overtime compensation under state
law and to alleged technical violations of a state law governing the content of employee pay stubs. On April 30, 2007,
the Court certified two classes that correspond to the claims in the cases. In the third quarter of 2008, Kelly was
granted a hearing date for its motions related to summary judgment on both certified claims. The Company believes
that it has meritorious defenses to the claims and will continue to vigorously defend the lawsuit.
On February 5, 2003 an action was commenced in the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of California by
Lynn Noyes against Kelly Services, Inc. alleging religious discrimination. In August 2004, Kelly’s Motion for Summary
Judgment was granted dismissing the complaint. Noyes appealed and the case was remanded for trial. On April 4,
2008, a jury returned a verdict against Kelly Services, Inc. finding the Company liable for religious discrimination. The
verdict was comprised of: $0.2 million for economic damages, $0.5 million for emotional distress damages and $5.9
million in punitive damages. The Company pursued post trial motions which resulted in the reduction of punitive
damages to $0.7 million. The Company continues to believe there is no basis for finding religious discrimination and
has filed an appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.
The Company is also subject to various legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of its
business, typically employment discrimination and wage and hour matters. These legal proceedings and claims are
subject to many uncertainties, the outcome of which is not predictable. It is reasonably possible that some matters
could be decided unfavorably to the Company. In addition to the certified class action discussed above, certain other
legal proceedings seek class action status; these matters individually and in the aggregate seek substantial
compensatory, statutory or related damages. Certain of these matters involve alleged violations of state employment
laws which could result in significant punitive damages. In the unlikely event that all of these matters went to trial and
were decided unfavorably to the Company, the Company’s potential liability could exceed $500 million, based on the
statutory violations alleged. However, the variability in pleadings, together with the actual experience of management
in litigating claims, demonstrate that the monetary relief that may be specified in a lawsuit bears little relevance to the
ultimate outcome. Much of the litigation is in its early stages and litigation is subject to uncertainty. No matter
reached a stage in the litigation process that caused the Company to reassess its litigation risk or change the
amounts reserved during the fourth quarter of 2008.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
17. Contingencies (continued)
During the third quarter of 2008, several of these matters reached a stage in the litigation process that caused the
Company to reassess its litigation risk and establish additional reserves which, in the aggregate, resulted in a charge
of $23.5 million (including costs for cash awards, legal fees, administrative costs and statutory penalties), of which
$22.5 million was included in selling, general and administrative expenses from continuing operations and $1.0
million was included in discontinued operations. The Company’s potential exposure is most significant in matters
involving alleged violations of state wage and hour laws. The Company continues to vigorously defend against such
claims. Until these matters reach final resolution, their outcome is unpredictable. If we are able to reach negotiated
settlements, we would expect cash payments to occur in 2009. However, if the issues are not resolved, litigation
could extend beyond 2009. Disclosure of the most likely outcomes of individual cases and significant assumptions
made in estimating related reserves are likely to have adverse consequences to the Company including, by way of
example, the possibility that the disclosures themselves constitute admissible evidence in a trial and the potential to
set a floor in settlement negotiations.
18. Segment Disclosures
The Company’s segments are based on the organizational structure for which financial results are regularly evaluated
by the Company’s chief operating decision maker to determine resource allocation and assess performance. Each
reportable segment is managed by its own management team and reports to executive management. Effective with
the first quarter of 2008, the Company realigned its operations into seven reporting segments – (1) Americas
Commercial, (2) Americas Professional and Technical (“Americas PT”), (3) Europe, Middle East and Africa
Commercial (“EMEA Commercial”), (4) Europe, Middle East and Africa Professional and Technical (“EMEA PT”), (5)
Asia Pacific Commercial (“APAC Commercial”), (6) Asia Pacific Professional and Technical (“APAC PT”) and (7)
Outsourcing and Consulting Group (“OCG”).
The Commercial business segments within the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions represent traditional office
services, contract-center staffing, marketing, electronic assembly, light industrial and substitute teachers. The PT
segments encompass a wide range of highly skilled temporary employees, including scientists, financial
professionals, attorneys, engineers, IT specialists and healthcare workers. OCG includes recruitment process
outsourcing, contingent workforce outsourcing, business process outsourcing, executive placement and career
transition/outplacement services. Corporate expenses that directly support the operating units have been allocated to
the seven segments. Included in unallocated Corporate expenses in 2008 is $80.5 million related to asset
impairment charges (see Notes 1, 2 and 6) and $22.5 million related to litigation costs (see Note 17).
72
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
18. Segment Disclosures (continued)
The following table presents information about the reported operating income of the Company for the fiscal years
2008, 2007 and 2006. Segment data presented is net of intersegment revenues. Asset information by reportable
segment is not reported, since the Company does not produce such information internally.
2008
2007
(In thousands of dollars)
2006
Revenue from Services:
Americas Commercial
Americas PT
Total Americas Commercial and PT
$ 2,504,300
911,558
3,415,858
$ 2,759,398
929,086
3,688,484
$ 2,916,079
961,636
3,877,715
EMEA Commercial
EMEA PT
Total EMEA Commercial and PT
1,310,430
172,540
1,482,970
1,292,406
158,771
1,451,177
1,145,456
119,585
1,265,041
APAC Commercial
APAC PT
Total APAC Commercial and PT
336,042
34,268
370,310
310,585
26,702
337,287
232,868
16,359
249,227
OCG
248,152
190,641
154,795
Consolidated Total
$ 5,517,290
$ 5,667,589
$ 5,546,778
Earnings from Operations:
Americas Commercial
Americas PT
Total Americas Commercial and PT
$
$
69,956
47,698
117,654
$
95,566
53,484
149,050
111,546
51,180
162,726
EMEA Commercial
EMEA PT
Total EMEA Commercial and PT
APAC Commercial
APAC PT
Total APAC Commercial and PT
OCG
(2,971)
2,283
(688)
(294)
(466)
(760)
3,438
8,871
2,422
11,293
3,239
119
3,358
8,033
(1,782)
692
(1,090)
4,169
(29)
4,140
8,943
Corporate Expense
(189,915)
(91,654)
(96,678)
Consolidated Total
$
(70,271) $
80,080
$
78,041
73
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
18. Segment Disclosures (continued)
Specified items included in segment earnings for the fiscal years 2008, 2007 and 2006 were as follows:
2008
2007
2006
(In thousands of dollars)
Depreciation and Amortization
from continuing operations:
Americas Commercial
$
7,598
$
7,603
$
Americas PT
Total Americas Commercial and PT
EMEA Commercial
EMEA PT
Total EMEA Commercial and PT
APAC Commercial
APAC PT
Total APAC Commercial and PT
2,390
9,988
6,039
899
6,938
3,444
253
3,697
2,120
9,723
5,902
458
6,360
2,711
139
2,850
7,075
1,128
8,203
4,773
268
5,041
1,531
97
1,628
OCG
Corporate
3,061
1,376
621
22,274
22,108
24,297
Consolidated Total
$
45,958
$
42,417
$
39,790
Interest Income:
Americas Commercial
$
582
$
437
$
Americas PT
Total Americas Commercial and PT
EMEA Commercial
EMEA PT
Total EMEA Commercial and PT
APAC Commercial
APAC PT
Total APAC Commercial and PT
OCG
Corporate
-
582
1,306
21
1,327
931
-
931
201
761
-
437
828
-
828
533
280
813
53
517
-
517
252
-
252
494
-
494
-
2,625
1,940
Consolidated Total
$
3,802
$
4,756
$
3,203
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
18. Segment Disclosures (continued)
2008
2007
2006
(In thousands of dollars)
Interest Expense:
Americas Commercial
$
Americas PT
Total Americas Commercial and PT
$
6
-
6
$
2
-
2
EMEA Commercial
EMEA PT
Total EMEA Commercial and PT
APAC Commercial
APAC PT
Total APAC Commercial and PT
OCG
Corporate
2,431
1
2,432
166
-
166
3
807
-
807
238
3
241
11
1,537
1,364
1,198
32
-
32
866
-
866
220
-
220
-
Consolidated Total
$
4,144
$
2,425
$
2,316
A summary of revenue from services by geographic area for 2008, 2007 and 2006 follows:
2008
2007
2006
(In thousands of dollars)
Revenue From Services:
Domestic
International
$
3,237,137
$
3,454,922
$
3,603,284
2,280,153
2,212,667
1,943,494
Total
$
5,517,290
$
5,667,589
$
5,546,778
Foreign revenue is based on the country in which the legal subsidiary is domiciled. No single foreign country’s
revenue was material to the consolidated revenues of the Company.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
18. Segment Disclosures (continued)
A summary of long-lived assets information by geographic area as of the years ended 2008 and 2007 follows:
2008
2007
(In thousands of dollars)
Long-Lived Assets:
Domestic
International
$
134,941
$
153,580
47,473
47,247
Total
$
182,414
$
200,827
Long-lived assets include primarily property and equipment and intangible assets. No single foreign country’s long-
lived assets were material to the consolidated long-lived assets of the Company. The 2007 balances were revised to
remove Goodwill from the Domestic and International long-lived asset amounts.
19. New Accounting Pronouncements
In February, 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FSP No. 157-2, “Effective Date of
FASB Statement No. 157,” which delays for one year the effective date of FASB Statement No. 157 (“FAS 157”),
“Fair Value Measurements,” for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or
disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). The delay is intended to
allow additional time to consider the effect of various implementation issues that have arisen, or that may arise, from
the application of FAS 157, which became effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 (and for
interim periods within those years). The requirements of FSP No. 157-2 will be effective for the Company’s 2009
fiscal year and are not expected to be material.
In December 2007, the FASB issued FAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” (“FAS 141(R)”). FAS
141(R) expands the definition of transactions and events that qualify as business combinations; requires that the
acquired assets and liabilities, including contingencies, be recorded at the fair value determined on the acquisition
date and changes thereafter be reflected in earnings, rather than goodwill; changes the recognition timing for
restructuring costs; and requires acquisition costs to be expensed as incurred. Acquisition costs incurred for
transactions expected to be completed in 2009 were expensed as incurred during 2008. Adoption of FAS 141(R) is
required for combinations occurring in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. Early adoption and
retroactive application of FAS 141(R) to fiscal years preceding the effective date are not permitted. We are not able
to predict the impact this guidance will have on the accounting for acquisitions we may complete in future periods.
For acquisitions completed prior to January 1, 2009, the new standard requires that changes in deferred tax asset
valuation allowances and acquired income tax uncertainties after the measurement period must be recognized in
earnings rather than as an adjustment to the cost of the acquisition. We do not expect this new guidance to have a
significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued FAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated Financial Statements”
(“FAS 160”). FAS 160 re-characterizes minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries as non-controlling interests and
requires the classification of minority interests as a component of equity. Under FAS 160, a change in control will be
measured at fair value, with any gain or loss recognized in earnings. The effective date for FAS 160 is for annual
periods beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Early adoption and retroactive application of FAS 160 to fiscal
years preceding the effective date are not permitted. We currently do not have significant minority interests in our
consolidated subsidiaries.
In May 2008, FASB issued FAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” (“FAS 162”).
This statement documents the hierarchy of the various sources of accounting principles and the framework for
selecting the principles used in preparing financial statements. FAS 162 shall be effective 60 days following the
Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to
AU Section 411, “The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles”. FAS
162 will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
19. New Accounting Pronouncements (continued)
In April 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. 142-3, “Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets.” This FSP
amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the
useful life of a recognized intangible asset under FASB Statement No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”
(“FAS 142”). The objective of this FSP is to improve the consistency between the useful life of a recognized
intangible asset under FAS 142 and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the asset
under FAS 141(R), and other U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. This FSP applies to all intangible
assets, whether acquired in a business combination or otherwise and shall be effective for financial statements
issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years and applied
prospectively to intangible assets acquired after the effective date. Early adoption is not permitted. The requirements
of this FSP will be effective for the Company’s 2009 fiscal year and are not expected to have a material impact on our
consolidated financial statements.
In June 2008, the FASB issued EITF 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment
Transactions Are Participating Securities” (“FSP EITF 03-6-1”). This FSP clarifies that share-based payment awards
that entitle their holders to receive nonforfeitable dividends before vesting should be considered participating
securities and, therefore, included in the calculation of basic earnings per share using the two-class method under
FAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share”. FSP EITF 03-6-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2008, as well as interim periods within those years. Once effective, all prior-period
earnings per share data presented must be adjusted retrospectively to conform with the provisions of this FSP. Early
application is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that FSP EITF 03-6-1 will have on our financial
statements when it is adopted in the first quarter of fiscal year 2009.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (unaudited)
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Year
Fiscal Year 2008
Third Quarter
(In thousands of dollars)
Revenue from services
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative
expenses (2, 3)
Asset impairments
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations,
net of tax
Net earnings (loss)
Basic earnings (loss) per share (1)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
Net earnings (loss)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (1)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
Net earnings (loss)
Dividends per share
$
1,388,444
249,887
$
1,452,007
257,402
$
1,397,748
245,716
$
1,279,091
224,646
$
5,517,290
977,651
236,947
-
7,991
238
8,229
0.23
0.01
0.24
0.23
0.01
0.24
0.135
First Quarter
242,448
-
10,430
87
10,517
0.30
-
0.30
0.30
-
0.30
0.135
260,260
-
(11,553)
(663)
(12,216)
(0.33)
(0.02)
(0.35)
(0.33)
(0.02)
(0.35)
0.135
227,734
80,533
(88,583)
(186)
(88,769)
(2.55)
(0.01)
(2.55)
(2.55)
(0.01)
(2.55)
0.135
Second Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Fiscal Year 2007
Third Quarter
(In thousands of dollars)
967,389
80,533
(81,715)
(524)
(82,239)
(2.35)
(0.02)
(2.37)
(2.35)
(0.02)
(2.37)
0.54
Year
Revenue from services
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative
expenses (4)
Earnings from continuing operations (5)
Earnings from discontinued operations,
net of tax
Net earnings (5)
Basic earnings per share (1)
Earnings from continuing operations
Earnings from discontinued operations
Net earnings
Diluted earnings per share (1)
Earnings from continuing operations
Earnings from discontinued operations
Net earnings
Dividends per share
$
1,350,858
229,208
$
1,415,674
247,566
$
1,425,298
246,879
$
1,475,759
265,436
$
5,667,589
989,089
218,715
5,258
6,657
11,915
0.14
0.18
0.33
0.14
0.18
0.32
0.125
225,300
15,311
18
15,329
0.42
-
0.42
0.41
-
0.41
0.125
226,099
14,682
459
15,141
0.40
0.01
0.41
0.40
0.01
0.41
0.135
238,895
18,473
158
18,631
0.52
-
0.52
0.52
-
0.52
0.135
909,009
53,724
7,292
61,016
1.48
0.20
1.68
1.47
0.20
1.67
0.52
(1) Earnings (loss) per share amounts for each quarter are required to be computed independently and may not equal the amounts
computed for the total year.
(2) Included are litigation costs of $22.5 million for the third quarter.
(3) Included are restructuring costs for the UK of $1.5 million for the fourth quarter and full year.
(4) Included are restructuring costs for the UK and Americas operations as follows: $2.6 million in the first quarter, $2.5 million in the
second quarter, $2.5 million in the third quarter, $1.3 million in the fourth quarter, and $8.9 million for the full year.
(5) Included are restructuring costs, net of tax, for the UK and Americas operations as follows: $2.6 million in the first quarter,
$2.5 million in the second quarter, $1.9 million in the third quarter, $0.8 million in the fourth quarter and $7.8 million for the full year.
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SCHEDULE II - VALUATION RESERVES
Kelly Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
December 28, 2008
(In thousands of dollars)
Additions
Balance at
beginning
of year
Charged to
costs and
expenses
Charged to
other
accounts *
Currency
exchange
effects
Deductions
from
reserves
Balance
at end
of year
Description
Fifty-two weeks ended December 28, 2008:
Reserve deducted in the balance sheet
from the assets to which it applies -
Allowance for doubtful accounts
$
18,172
6,712
878
(1,381)
(7,378) $
17,003
Deferred tax assets valuation allowance $
28,737
24,911
-
(6,277)
(3,191)
$
44,180
Fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 2007:
Reserve deducted in the balance sheet
from the assets to which it applies -
Allowance for doubtful accounts
$
16,818
6,654
133
648
(6,081) $
18,172
Deferred tax assets valuation allowance $
28,113
9,443
-
1,568
(10,387)
$
28,737
Fifty-two weeks ended December 31, 2006:
Reserve deducted in the balance sheet
from the assets to which it applies -
Allowance for doubtful accounts
$
16,648
5,178
200
458
(5,666) $
16,818
Deferred tax assets valuation allowance $
26,625
5,739
-
1,165
(5,416)
$
28,113
* Allowance of companies acquired.
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
REQUIRED BY ITEM 601,
REGULATION S-K
Exhibit No.
Description
Page
3.1
Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Reference is made to Exhibit 3.1 to
the Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2003, filed with the
Commission on February 18, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference).
3.2
By-laws, as amended August 8, 2007 (Reference is made to Exhibit 3.2
to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 13, 2007, which is
incorporated herein by reference).
4 Rights of security holders are defined in Articles Fourth, Fifth, Seventh, Eighth,
Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth of the
Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Reference is made to Exhibit 4 to
the Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2003, filed with the
Commission on February 18, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference).
10.1
Short-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated on March 23, 1998 and
further amended on February 6, 2003 and November 8, 2007 (Reference is
made to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K dated November 8, 2007, filed with the
Commission on November 14, 2007, which is incorporated herein by reference).
Kelly Services, Inc. Equity Incentive Plan (Reference is made to Exhibit 99 to
10.2
the Form S-8 filed with the Commission on May 20, 2005, which is incorporated
herein by reference).
10.3
Kelly Services, Inc. Executive Severance Plan, as amended November 8, 2007
(Reference is made to Exhibit 10.3 to the Form 8-K dated November 8, 2007,
filed with the Commission on November 14, 2007, which is incorporated herein
by reference).
10.4 Kelly Services, Inc. 1999 Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan (Reference
is made to Appendix B to the Definitive Proxy Statement furnished in connection with
the solicitation of proxies on behalf of the Board of Directors for use at the
Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company held on May 10, 2006 filed
with the Commission on April 10, 2006, which is incorporated herein by reference).
10.5 Kelly Services, Inc. Non-Employee Director Stock Award Plan, as amended and
Restated effective February 12, 2008 (Reference is made to Appendix A to the
Definitive Proxy Statement furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies
on behalf of the Board of Directors for use at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders
of the Company held May 6, 2008 filed with the Commission on April 4, 2008, which
is incorporated herein by reference).
10.6 Loan Agreement dated as of November 30, 2005 (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.1
to the Form 8-K dated November 30, 2005, filed with the Commission on December 5,
2005, which is incorporated herein by reference).
10.7
Kelly Services, Inc. Performance Incentive Plan, as amended and restated on
March 29, 1996 and April 14, 2000 (Reference is made to Exhibit 10 to the Form 10-Q
for the quarterly period ended April 1, 2001, filed with the Commission on May 14, 2001,
which is incorporated herein by reference).
10.8
Form of Amendment to Performance Incentive Plan (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.1
to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on November 9, 2006, which is incorporated
herein by reference).
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
REQUIRED BY ITEM 601,
REGULATION S-K (continued)
Exhibit No.
Description
Page
10.9
Form of Amendments to Equity Incentive Plan (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.2
to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on November 9, 2006, which is incorporated
herein by reference).
10.10
Form of Amendments to 1999 Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan
(Reference is made to Exhibit 10.4 to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on
November 9, 2006, which is incorporated herein by reference).
10.11
Form of Amendment to 1999 Non-Employee Director Stock Award Plan
(Reference is made to Exhibit 10.3 to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on
November 9, 2006, which is incorporated herein by reference).
10.12 2008 Management Retirement Plan (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.12 to the
Form 8-K dated November 8, 2007 filed with the Commission on
November 14, 2007, which is incorporated herein by reference).
14 Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, adopted February 9, 2004, as amended
on February 7, 2005 and February 11, 2009.
21 Subsidiaries of Registrant.
23 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
24
Power of Attorney.
31.1 Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
31.2 Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
32.1 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
82
84
88
89
90
91
92
93
81
Exhibit 14
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
The Board of Directors (the "Board") of Kelly Services, Inc. (“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 dishonest or unethical conduct and help foster a culture of honesty and accountability as
we collectively work to achieve our Vision, execute our Mission and adhere to our Shared Values.
Each of us has a personal responsibility to conduct ourselves in a legal, ethical way and to comply with both
the letter and the spirit of this Code.
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 Head of Internal Audit or the
General Counsel, who may consult outside legal counsel as appropriate.
Conflict of Interest
A "conflict of interest" occurs when our individual private interests interfere, or appear to interfere, in any way
with the interests of the Company. Each of us must avoid conflicts of interest with the Company. Any situation
that involves, or may reasonably be expected to involve, a conflict of interest with the Company must be
disclosed immediately to the Head of Internal Audit or the General Counsel.
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 and siblings, whether
by 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, in any form, from any source other than the Company, which affects job
performance in any way;
• 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.
Corporate Opportunities
Each of us has a responsibility to the Company to advance its legitimate interests.
We must not:
• 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.
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Exhibit 14
Confidentiality and Privacy
Each of us must maintain the confidentiality and privacy of information and personal data entrusted to us by
the Company, employees and our customers.
Protection and Proper Use of Company Assets
We must each protect the Company's assets and ensure their efficient use. No one is to use Company assets
for personal benefit.
Fair Dealing
We have a responsibility to deal fairly with each other, our customers and our 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.
Compliance with Laws, Rules and Regulations
Each of us shall comply with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Company, including the Foreign
Corrupt Practices Act and other anti-corruption 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.
Waivers of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Any waiver of this Code as it applies to individual Directors or Executive Officers must be made by the Board
of Directors and will be disclosed in accordance with applicable federal law and the NASDAQ Market Place
Rules. Requests for waivers of the Code as it applies to officers and employees must be made in writing to
the Head of Internal Audit or the General Counsel and must be confirmed in writing.
Reporting Dishonest or Unethical Behavior
When in doubt about the best course of action in a particular situation, employees should talk to their
managers or other appropriate personnel. 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 Service’s
Business Conduct & Ethics Reporting Program at 877.978.0049 or https://www.integrity-
helpline.com/kellyservices.jsp (outside European Union) or https://www.financial-
integrity.com/kellyserviceseu.jsp (inside the European Union). Subject to applicable laws, anonymous
reporting will be permitted through Kelly’s Business Code and Ethics Reporting system. 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.
Public Company Reporting
The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, the Corporate Controller and their designees (the
“senior financial officers”) have the additional responsibility to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission full, fair, timely and understandable reports and documents; these same disclosure requirements
apply to all of the Company’s public communications. In addition to the reporting requirements set forth
elsewhere in this Code the senior financial officers must report any known or suspected violations of the Code
to the Audit Committee.
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.
Adopted by Board of Directors
February 9, 2004, as amended on February 11, 2009
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SUBSIDIARIES OF REGISTRANT Exhibit 21
Kelly Services, Inc.
Subsidiary
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State/Jurisdiction
of Incorporation
--------------------------
Business Name
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Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd.
Kelly Properties, Inc.
Kelly Receivables Services, LLC
(a subsidiary of Kelly Properties, Inc.)
Kelly Services (Ireland), Ltd.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Properties, Inc.)
Kelly Services (UK) Ltd.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Properties, Inc.)
Kelly Payroll Services Limited
(a subsidiary of Kelly Properties, Inc.)
Kelly Services (Australia), Ltd.
Kelly Services (New Zealand), Ltd.
Kelly Services of Denmark, Inc.
Canada
Michigan
Delaware
Kelly Services
Kelly Properties
Kelly Receivables Services
Delaware
Kelly Services
United Kingdom
Kelly Services, Ltd.
United Kingdom
Kelly Services, Ltd.
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Kelly Services
Kelly Services
Kelly Services
Kelly Services (Nederland), B.V.
Netherlands
Kelly Services
Kelly Administratiekantoor, B.V.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services (Nederland) B.V.)
Kelly Managed Services (Nederland) B.V.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services (Nederland) B.V.)
Kelly Services Norge AS
Kelly Services Management AS
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Norge AS)
Kelly Services Finland AB
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Norge AS)
Kelly Services Mexico, S.A. de C. V.
Outsourcing de Servicios y Manufactura, S.A.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
and Kelly Properties, Inc.)
QSM, S.A. de C.V.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
and Kelly Properties, Inc.)
Netherlands
Kelly Services
Netherlands
Kelly Services
Norway
Norway
Kelly Services
Kelly Services
Finland
Kelly Services
Mexico
Mexico
Kelly Services
Kelly Services
Mexico
Kelly Services
Kelly Services (Suisse), SA
Switzerland
Kelly Services
Kelly Services Management S.a.r.l.
Switzerland
Kelly Services
Kelly Services France, S.A.S.
France
Kelly Services
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SUBSIDIARIES OF REGISTRANT Exhibit 21
Kelly Services, Inc.
Subsidiary
-----------------------------------------------------
State/Jurisdiction
of Incorporation
------------------------
Business Name
-----------------------------------------
Kelly Services, S.A.S.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services France, S.A.S.)
Competences RH, S.a.r.l.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services France, S.A.S.)
France
France
Kelly Services
Competences RH
Kelly Services Luxembourg, S.a.r.l.
Luxembourg
Kelly Services
Kelly Outsourcing & Consulting Group, S.a.r.l.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Luxembourg, S.a.r.l.)
Luxembourg
Kelly Services
Kelly Services S.p.A.
Kelly Management Services, S.r.l.
Kelly Services Seleccion y Formacion, S.L.
Kelly Services Empleo Empresa de Trabajo Temporal, S.L.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Seleccion y Formacion, S.L.)
Kelly Services CIS, Inc.
LLC Kelly Services CIS, Inc.
Kelly Services Deutschland GmbH
Kelly Services Consulting GmbH
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Deutschland GmbH)
Kelly Services GmbH & Co. OHG
(subsidiary of Kelly Services Consulting GmbH)
Italy
Italy
Spain
Spain
Delaware
Russia
Germany
Germany
Kelly Services
Kelly Management Services
Kelly Services
Kelly Services
Kelly Services
Kelly Services
Kelly Services
Kelly Services
Germany
Kelly Services
access AG
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Deutschland GmbH)
Germany
access
access Recruiting Services GmbH
(a subsidiary of access AG)
Kelly Services Interim (Belgium) S.A., N.V.
Kelly Services Outsourcing and Consulting Group S.A., N.V.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Interim (Belgium) S.A., N.V.)
Kelly Services Sverige AB
Kelly Services AB
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Sverige AB)
Austria
access
Belgium
Belgium
Sweden
Sweden
Kelly Services
Kelly Services
Kelly Services
Kelly Services
Kelly Services – Empressa De Trabalho Temporario,
Unipessoal, Lda.
Portugal
Kelly Services
Kelly Services – Gestao De Processos, Lda.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services – Empressa De Trabalho
Temporario, Unipessoal, Lda.)
Portugal
Kelly Services
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SUBSIDIARIES OF REGISTRANT Exhibit 21
Kelly Services, Inc.
Subsidiary
-----------------------------------------------------
State/Jurisdiction
of Incorporation
------------------------
Business Name
-----------------------------------------
Kelly Services Hungary Staffing, LLC
LLC Kelly Services Ukraine
Talents Czech, s.r.o.
Talents Polska Sp.z.o.o.
Hungary
Ukraine
Kelly Services
Kelly Services
Czech Republic
Poland
Talents
Talents
Kelly Services International Yonetim ve Danismanlik Ltd. Sti.
Turkey
Kelly Services Insan Kaynaklari ve Danismanlik Ltd., Sti.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services International Yonetim ve
Danismanlik Ltd. Sti.)
Turkey
Kelly Services
Kelly Services
Kelly Services Outsourcing and Consulting Group FZ-LLC
United Arab Emirates
Kelly Services
Toner Graham Limited
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services (UK) Ltd.)
Kelly Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
BTI Consultants Pte. Ltd.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.)
United Kingdom
Toner Graham
Singapore
Singapore
Kelly Services
BTI Consultants
P-Serv Pte. Ltd.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.)
Singapore
P-Serv
Shanghai Kelly Services Human Resource Co., Ltd.
(a subsidiary of P-Serv Pte. Ltd.)
China
P-Serv
P-Serv (Hong Kong) Ltd.
(a subsidiary of P-Serv Pte. Ltd.)
Hong Kong
Kelly Services
Nanchang Kelly Services Human Resources Co., Ltd.
(a subsidiary of P-Serv (Hong Kong) Ltd.)
China
P-Serv
Eradekad SDN. BHD.
Kelly Services (Malaysia), SDN. BHD.
(a subsidiary of Eradekad SDN. BHD. and
Kelly Services, Inc.)
Agensi Pekerjaan BTI Consultants SDN. BHD.
(a subsidiary of Eradekad SDN. BHD. and
Kelly Services, Inc.)
BTI Consultants (India) Private Limited
Kelly Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
(a subsidiary of BTI Consultants (India) Pvt. Ltd.)
Malaysia
Malaysia
Kelly Services
Kelly Services
Malaysia
BTI Consultants
India
India
BTI Consultants
Kelly Services
BTI Consultants Hong Kong Limited
Hong Kong
BTI Consultants
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SUBSIDIARIES OF REGISTRANT Exhibit 21
Kelly Services, Inc.
Subsidiary
-----------------------------------------------------
State/Jurisdiction
of Incorporation
------------------------
Business Name
-----------------------------------------
Kelly Services Hong Kong Limited
Hong Kong
Kelly Services
Kelly Services Holding (Thailand) Co. Ltd.
BTI Executive Placement (Thailand) Co. Ltd.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Holding (Thailand) Co. Ltd.)
Thailand
Thailand
Kelly Services
BTI Consultants
Kelly Services Staffing & Recruitment (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Holding (Thailand) Co. Ltd.)
Thailand
Kelly Services
PT Kelly Services Indonesia Ltd.
Indonesia
BTI Consultants
Kelly Services Japan, Inc.
BTI Consultants Korea, Ltd.
Kelly Investment and Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Japan
Korea
China
Kelly Services
BTI Consultants
Kelly Investment and Consulting
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Exhibit 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-
140196) and S-8 (Nos. 33-48782, 33-51239, 333-114837 and 333-125091) of Kelly Services, Inc. of our
report dated February 11, 2009 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedule and the
effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Detroit, Michigan
February 11, 2009
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
Exhibit 24
Each of the undersigned directors of Kelly Services, Inc. does hereby appoint Patricia Little and
Daniel T. Lis, signing singly, his or her true and lawful attorneys, to execute for and on behalf of the
undersigned Form 10-K Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 for the fiscal year ending December 28, 2008, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission in Washington, D.C. under the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
and any and all amendments to said Form 10-K whether said amendments add to, delete from, or otherwise
alter the Form 10-K, or add to or withdraw any exhibit or exhibits, schedule or schedules to be filed
therewith, and any and all instruments necessary or incidental in connection therewith, hereby granting unto
said attorneys and each of them full power and authority to do and perform in the name and on behalf of
each of the undersigned, and in any and all capacities, every act and thing whatsoever required or
necessary to be done in the exercise of any of the rights and powers herein granted, as fully and to all
intents and purposes as each of the undersigned might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and approving
the acts of said attorneys and each of them.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned have caused this Power of Attorney to be executed as of
this 11th day of February, 2009.
/s/ Terence E. Adderley
--------------------------------
Terence E. Adderley
/s/ Carl T. Camden
--------------------------------
Carl T. Camden
/s/ Jane E. Dutton
--------------------------------
Jane E. Dutton
/s/ Maureen A. Fay, O.P.
--------------------------------
Maureen A. Fay, O.P.
/s/ Verne G. Istock
--------------------------------
Verne G. Istock
/s/ Leslie A. Murphy
--------------------------------
Leslie A. Murphy
/s/ Donald R. Parfet
--------------------------------
Donald R. Parfet
/s/ B. Joseph White
--------------------------------
B. Joseph White
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Exhibit 31.1
I, Carl T. Camden, certify that:
CERTIFICATIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Kelly Services, Inc.;
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;
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;
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
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: February 11, 2009
/s/ Carl T. Camden
Carl T. Camden
President and
Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit 31.2
I, Patricia Little, certify that:
CERTIFICATIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Kelly Services, Inc.;
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;
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;
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
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: February 11, 2009
/s/ Patricia Little
Patricia Little
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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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 Annual Report of Kelly Services, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the
period ended December 28, 2008 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the
date hereof (the “Report”), I, Carl T. Camden, 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)
(2)
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934; and
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the
financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: February 11, 2009
/s/ Carl T. Camden
Carl T. Camden
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.
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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 Annual Report of Kelly Services, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the
period ended December 28, 2008 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the
date hereof (the “Report”), I, Patricia Little, 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)
(2)
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934; and
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the
financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: February 11, 2009
/s/ Patricia Little
Patricia Little
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.
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Corporate profile
Kelly Services was established in 1946 by William
Russell Kelly, founder of the temporary staffing
industry. Since then, our company has evolved from
the widely-recognized “Kelly Girl” brand to become a
world leader in workforce management services and
human resources solutions.
Today, we offer a comprehensive array of temporary
staffing, permanent placement, outsourcing, and
consulting services. Kelly employees can be found
working in traditional office positions as well as in
finance, healthcare, engineering, law, education,
accounting, information technology, science, creative
services, and light industrial.
As one of the largest global staffing companies, we serve customers
throughout the world, including many well-known international businesses, and
more than 90 percent of the Fortune 500. Our Company is organized around
three geographic regions: The Americas; Asia Pacific (APAC); and Europe,
the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This structure brings Kelly closer to its
customers and their unique workforce needs, facilitating the efficient delivery
of commercial as well as professional and technical staffing solutions. Globally,
Kelly’s Outsourcing and Consulting Group (OCG) provides recruitment, human
resource management, vendor management, and outplacement services.
Kelly is built on a strong
tradition of integrity,
quality, and professional
excellence.
Kelly is built on a strong tradition of integrity,
quality, and professional excellence. We serve
as a trusted business partner to our customers,
and a valued employer to 650,000 temporary
employees around the globe.
In 2008, our revenue totaled $5.5 billion. Kelly
is based in Troy, Michigan, USA.
Corporate information
ExECUTIvE officeRs (continued)
Michael e. Debs
Senior Vice President,
Controller, and
Chief Accounting Officer
Rolf e. Kleiner
Senior Vice President and
General Manager, Outsourcing
& Consulting Group
Daniel t. lis
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel, and
Corporate Secretary
Antonina M. Ramsey
Senior Vice President,
Global Human Resources
Dhirendra shantilal
Senior Vice President and
General Manager, APAC
STOCKhOldER infoRMAtion
corporate Headquarters
999 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, Michigan 48084-4782
(248) 362-4444
www.kellyservices.com
transfer Agent and Registrar
BNY Mellon Shareowner Services
P.O. Box 358015
Pittsburgh, PA 15252-8015
Toll Free (U.S. and Canada) (866) 249-2607
TDD for Hearing Impaired (800) 231-5469
Foreign Stockholders
(201) 680-6578
TDD Foreign Stockholders (201) 680-6610
Web site: www.bnymellon.com/shareowner/isd
independent Registered
public Accounting firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
1900 St. Antoine Street
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders will
be held on May 5, 2009, at 11:00 a.m.
Eastern Daylight Time, at the Corporate
Headquarters of the Company.
Dividend Reinvestment
and Direct stock purchase plan
Registered stockholders of Kelly’s Class A
common stock can purchase additional
shares through the Dividend Reinvestment
and Direct Stock Purchase Plan. For more
information about the plan or to enroll, visit
www.kellyservices.com.
Additional information
For more information including financial
documents such as annual reports, Form
10-Ks, and copies of the Company’s Code of
Business Conduct and Ethics, contact:
James M. Polehna
Senior Director, Investor Relations
Kelly Services, Inc.
999 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, Michigan 48084-4782
(248) 244-4586
stock listings
Kelly Services Class A and Class B common
stock trade on the NASDAq Global Select
MarketSM under the symbols: KELYA
and KELYB.
social Responsibility
Since our founding in 1946, Kelly Services
has embodied the true spirit of social
responsibility in its culture and organizational
values. Through our core business of
connecting individuals with the right job
opportunities, we seek to improve the quality
of life for employees, their families, and the
communities we serve around the world.
At Kelly, we embrace public accountability
and recognize our role in working for the
betterment of society—whether ensuring
equal employment opportunities, promoting
safer workplace conditions, advocating for
healthcare reform, or adhering to sustainable
business practices. To learn more about Kelly’s
efforts, visit www.kellyservices.com in the
section titled “About Us.”
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© 2009 Kelly Services, Inc.
BOARd OF DiRectoRs
terence e. Adderley
Chairman
carl t. camden
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Jane e. Dutton
Robert L. Kahn, Distinguished
University Professor of Business
Administration and Psychology
University of Michigan
Maureen A. fay,
o.p., ph.D.
Director of the Leadership Seminar
for the Association of Jesuit Colleges
and Universities
Verne G. istock
Lead Director
Retired Chairman
and President
Bank One Corporation
leslie A. Murphy, cpA
President and Chief
Executive Officer
Murphy Consulting, Inc.
Donald R. parfet
Managing Director
Apjohn Group, LLC
B. Joseph White
President
University of Illinois
ExECUTIvE officeRs
carl t. camden
President and
Chief Executive Officer
George s. corona
Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer
Michael l. Durik
Executive Vice President and
Chief Administrative Officer
patricia A. little
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Michael s. Webster
Executive Vice President and
General Manager, Americas
leif Agnéus
Senior Vice President and
General Manager, EMEA
2 0 0 8 A n n u A l R e p o R t
Staffing the World
999 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, Michigan 48084-4782
(248) 362-4444
www.kellyservices.com