2015 Annual Report
999 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, Michigan 48084-4716
248.362.4444
kellyservices.com
CORPORATE PROFILE
K elly Services® was established in 1946 by the
founder of the modern temporary staffing industry,
William Russell Kelly. Since then, the Company
has progressed from our widely recognized Kelly
Girl® brand to become a global leader in providing
workforce solutions.
Our values are built on a tradition of integrity, quality,
and service excellence — keys to the longstanding
relationships we create with customers, employees,
and suppliers. We connect people with employment
opportunities and make a difference in the communities
in which we live and work.
Kelly operates in three geographic regions: The
Americas; AsiaPacific (APAC); and Europe, the Middle
East, and Africa (EMEA). In each region, we offer both
commercial and professional & technical (PT) staffing on
a temporary, temporary-to-hire, and direct-hire basis. We
provide comprehensive
workforce management
solutions globally
through our outsourcing
and consulting group,
KellyOCG®, including
customized contingent,
recruitment, and
business process
outsourcing solutions,
as well as outplacement and executive search. In 2015,
we managed $7 billion of customers’ talent spend
through KellyOCG. Given the worldwide span of our
workers, clients, suppliers, and partners, we recognize
the global impact of our business practices and our
public accountability.
Over the course of the year, we put approximately
550,000 employees to work in positions at all levels
of finance, healthcare, engineering, law, education,
accounting, information technology, science, creative
services, office, and light industrial specialties. Either
directly or through our supplier partners, Kelly has a role
in managing employment opportunities for more than
1 million workers around the globe. In 2015, our
revenue totaled $5.5 billion. More information can
be found at kellyservices.com.
b y t h e n u m b e r s
REVENUE
$5.5 billion
EARNINGS FROM
OPERATIONS
$66.7 million
OCG REVENUE
$673.8 million
GROSS PROFIT
16.7 percent
EXPENSES
$853.6 million
EPS $1.39
STAFFING
FEE-BASED INCOME
$65.3 million
ROS (FROM OPERATIONS)
1.2 percent
PROFESSIONAL &
TECHNICAL REVENUE
$1.2 billion
Antonina M. Ramsey
Senior Vice President and
Chief Human Resources Officer
Olivier G. Thirot
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Corporate Information
Board of Directors
Terence E. Adderley
Executive Chairman
and Chairman of the Board
Carol M. Adderley
Writer and Researcher
in the Humanities
Carl T. Camden
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Robert S. Cubbin
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Meadowbrook Insurance
Group, Inc.
Conrad L. Mallett, Jr.
Chief Administrative Officer
Detroit Medical Center
Leslie A. Murphy, CPA
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Murphy Consulting, Inc.
Donald R. Parfet
(Lead Director)
Managing Director
Apjohn Group, LLC
Hirotoshi Takahashi
Executive Vice President
Temp Holdings Co., Ltd.
Jane E. Dutton
Robert L. Kahn Distinguished
University Professor of Business
Administration and Psychology
University of Michigan
B. Joseph White
President Emeritus and
James F. Towey Professor
of Business and Leadership
University of Illinois
Terrence B. Larkin
Executive Vice President,
Business Development,
General Counsel and
Corporate Secretary
Lear Corporation
STOCKHOLDER INFORMATION
Executive Officers
Carl T. Camden
President and
Chief Executive Officer
George S. Corona
Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer
Steven S. Armstrong
Senior Vice President
and General Manager,
U.S. Operations
Teresa S. Carroll
Senior Vice President
and General Manager,
Global Talent Solutions
Natalia Shuman-Fabbri
Senior Vice President and
General Manager, EMEA/APAC
Peter W. Quigley
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and
Chief Administrative Officer
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
999 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, Michigan 48084-4716
248.362.4444
kellyservices.com
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Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
500 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be
held on May 11, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern
Daylight Time, at the Corporate Headquarters
of the Company.
Stock Listings
Kelly Services Class A and Class B
common stock trade on the NASDAQ
Global Select MarketSM under the
symbols: KELYA and KELYB.
Direct Stock Purchase and
Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Registered stockholders of Kelly’s Class A
common stock can purchase additional
shares through the Direct Stock Purchase
and Dividend Reinvestment Plan. For more
information about the plan or to enroll, visit
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
Vice President & Corporate Secretary
Kelly Services, Inc.
999 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, Michigan 48084-4716
248.244.4586
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Social Responsibility
Since our founding in 1946, Kelly has
embodied the true spirit of corporate social
responsibility (CSR). We are proud to uphold
that commitment as a cornerstone of who
we are as an organization.
Kelly’s CSR commitments are centered on
four critical areas:
Employees & People – We take seriously
our responsibilities to protect, support, and
prepare workers for successful careers, and
to advocate on their behalf.
Ethics – Kelly is committed to doing the
right thing, and conducting ourselves in a
legal, ethical, and trustworthy manner.
Engagement – We partner with
organizations to support our local
communities, and we engage with socially
responsible workforce suppliers.
Environment – Kelly recognizes a shared
responsibility to protect our planet.
We believe Kelly has a responsibility to do the
right thing and we welcome the opportunity
to make a difference. For more information,
visit our website, kellyservices.com, to read
our 2014–2015 corporate social responsibility
report and CSR policy.
TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS
Kelly entered 2015 with a clear imperative for
growth. 2014 had been a year of aggressive
investments and structural change that
repositioned Kelly for the future, and in 2015 we
faced the critical test of our ability to deliver returns
on those investments. Focused execution of our
strategy was paramount. As we look at our full-year
results, I am pleased to say that we’ve seen returns on
Kelly’s investments, and our performance improved
significantly on several fronts.
Driving Results
We entered the year with our new operating models
firmly in place, and we gained traction throughout
the year as we delivered against our investments and
accelerated bottom-line growth.
Kelly brought in full-year revenue of $5.5 billion
in 2015, up 4.7%* compared to last year. We held
expense growth to less than half the pace of revenue
growth, with an increase of just 2.2%* year-over-year.
All told, in this year of focused execution, we delivered
operating earnings of $67 million, nearly doubling the
$34 million in adjusted earnings we reported in 2014.
Earnings per share were $1.39 — well above adjusted
earnings of $0.81 per share for the same period
last year.
Most notably, we improved the quality of our earnings
and delivered outsized leverage in 2015. In total, we
dropped nearly 70% of our gross profit (GP) dollar
growth* to the bottom line — affirmation that Kelly is
operating as a more efficient company keenly focused
on profitability.
Executing Our Strategy
2015 brought renewed commitment to accelerate
progress through the strategy that guides us. Our
investments were designed — and our actions
aligned — to help Kelly move more rapidly toward
delivering shareholder value and maximizing returns by:
Pursuing higher-skilled, higher-margin professional
and technical (PT) staffing solutions
Evolving OCG as a market-leading talent
supply chain solutions manager
Maintaining our core strengths in Commercial
staffing in key markets
Capturing permanent placement growth in
selected specialties
Lowering our costs through efficient service
delivery models
In 2015 we proved this strategy responds to shifts
in the market and aligns with customers’ needs — and
* In constant currency, excluding 2014 restructuring charges.
is a strategy that drives Kelly forward and generates
growth.
We saw that growth demonstrated in our U.S. branch
network as they delivered strong, sustained results in
our new PT operating model throughout the year. Our
international segments focused on the niches where
they excel and delivered growth in the face of uneven
economies, with APAC bringing in record-breaking
earnings for 2015 and EMEA improving its bottom
line. OCG growth continued to surge, most notably in
contingent workforce outsourcing (CWO) and business
process outsourcing (BPO), as more clients adopted
Kelly’s talent supply chain management approach.
we are well on our
way to becoming a more
productive, profitable
company with a balanced
portfolio that generates
MORE competitive returns.
Delivering Progress
2015 marked the first full year of operating within our
newly formed delivery models, and our investment
in GP-producing roles clearly accelerated Kelly’s
progress in our local U.S. markets. Our expanded PT
salesforce won new higher-margin business, while our
PT recruiting network efficiently connected clients
with specialized talent. PT revenue and GP growth
accelerated throughout the year, reaching new heights
in the fourth quarter. We expect to see this strong
performance continue in 2016 as our U.S. branches
deliver outsized PT growth in their local markets and
continue to lead in Commercial.
In our centralized delivery model, 2015 brought client-
specific fluctuations and significant shifts in buying
behavior. Large customers are choosing to purchase
more of their PT business through competitive
sourcing models rather than through single-source
arrangements — a trend that puts pressure on our
TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS
centralized staffing growth, while creating additional
opportunities in our OCG business. We continued to
adjust our centralized delivery model over the course of
2015, and we entered 2016 showing signs of improved
performance. We will continue to focus our sales and
recruiting teams on adapting to our largest clients’
needs for PT talent in the year ahead.
Our investments in OCG solutions yielded clear returns
in 2015. OCG is expanding current relationships,
bringing new clients into Kelly’s portfolio, and winning
new recognition in the workforce solutions market.
We will continue to build out our talent supply chain
management approach, equipping Kelly to win in the
marketplace and expand our role as a trusted advisor to
strategic clients worldwide.
Continuing Our Transformation
Reaching Kelly’s full potential requires an ongoing
appetite for change and transformation. As the world of
work continues to evolve, so does Kelly. We are selling
workforce solutions today that didn’t exist 10 years ago,
and delivering them in ways that simply weren’t possible
with our old operating models.
We now have the capacity to deliver talent in 140
countries, without opening a single new office,
through our global supplier network. In addition to
the 550,000 people we connect directly with work
through our staffing business, we connect another
half-million people with work through the companies
that comprise our talent supply chain. Not only have
we upheld our reputation as a superb staffing provider,
we have also won industry acclaim for our innovative
approach to holistically managing talent acquisition on
our clients’ behalf.
Moving forward, Kelly has set its sights on becoming
an even more competitive, consultative, and profitable
company. We have, and we are, reshaping our business
to make that vision a reality. We are redeploying
our resources to align with our goals for growth,
intentionally rebalancing our workforce toward client-
facing roles that drive revenue and GP for the company.
We are challenging ourselves to find innovative ways
to deliver exceptional solutions more efficiently than
ever, without compromising the quality for which we
are known. We are truly transforming into a company
that designs and delivers the world’s best workforce
solutions.
Committing to Growth
We knew that 2015 would be a critical test of Kelly’s
ability to deliver on our strategy. We have clearly passed
that test and turned the corner toward growth. With a
year of solid execution behind us and a proven strategy
to guide us, we enter 2016 from a position of strength.
Our investments in higher-margin PT and OCG are
yielding results. We are capturing new growth while
delivering solutions with efficiency and speed. We are
responding to the needs of customers and talent, and
leading them forward as a trusted advisor, helping them
navigate the ever-changing landscape.
We are well on our way to becoming a more productive,
profitable company with a balanced portfolio that
generates more competitive returns. We will set the
bar higher and keep reaching upward, growing our
business until our bottom-line results reflect the top-
level quality of the solutions we deliver. We will reward
our shareholders while bringing innovations to market,
solving our clients’ most pressing challenges, and
creating new opportunities for the world’s best talent.
In short, Kelly’s best days are yet to come.
With a clear plan for the future, we are focused on
delivering growth now. There is significant work
ahead of us in 2016. I have no doubt we will rise to the
new challenges and continue our upward trajectory,
executing with flexibility, speed, and confidence.
My personal thanks to Kelly shareholders and
board members for trusting us to deliver on Kelly’s
investments, and to my Kelly colleagues for delivering
strong results with the excellence and integrity that
have always been Kelly’s trademark.
Here’s to a successful 2016 for all!
CARL T. CAMDEN
President and Chief Executive Officer
M a r c h 2 0 1 6
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 January 3, 2016
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________ to __________
Commission file number 0-1088
KELLY SERVICES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Delaware
38-1510762
(State or other jurisdiction of
(IRS Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)
999 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
48084
(Zip Code)
(248) 362-4444
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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Documents Incorporated by Reference
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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 developed innovative workforce solutions for customers in a variety
of industries throughout our 69-year history. Our range of solutions has grown steadily over the years to match the changing
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 offering a full breadth of specialty services. While ranking as one of the world’s largest scientific
staffing providers, we also place professional and technical employees at all levels in engineering, IT, law, healthcare and
finance. These specialty services complement our expertise in office services, education, contact center, light industrial and
electronic assembly staffing. As the human capital arena has become more complex, we have also developed a talent supply
chain management approach to help many of the world’s largest companies plan for and manage their workforce. Innovative
solutions supporting this approach span outsourcing, consulting, recruitment, career transition and vendor management
services.
Geographic Breadth of Services
Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, we provide employment for approximately 550,000 employees annually to a variety of
customers around the globe—including 93 of the Fortune 100™ companies.
Kelly provides workforce solutions to a diversified group of customers 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 specialties include: Office, providing trained employees for data entry, clerical and
administrative support roles across numerous industries; Contact Center, providing staff for contact centers, technical support
hotlines and telemarketing units; Education, supplying schools nationwide with instructional and non-instructional employees;
Marketing, providing support staff for seminars, sales and trade shows; Electronic Assembly, providing assemblers, quality
control inspectors and technicians; and Light Industrial, placing maintenance workers, material handlers and assemblers. We
also offer a temporary-to-hire service that provides customers and temporary staff the opportunity to evaluate their relationship
before making a full-time employment decision, as well as a direct-hire placement service and vendor on-site management.
Americas PT
Our Americas PT segment includes a number of specialty staffing services: Science, providing all levels of scientists and
scientific and clinical research workforce solutions; Engineering, supplying engineering professionals across all disciplines,
including aeronautical, chemical, civil/structural, electrical/instrumentation, environmental, industrial, mechanical, petroleum,
pharmaceutical, quality and telecommunications; Information Technology, placing IT specialists across all disciplines; Creative
Services, placing creative talent in the spectrum of creative services positions; Finance and Accounting, serving the needs of
corporate finance departments, accounting firms and financial institutions with all levels of financial professionals; Healthcare,
providing all levels of healthcare specialists and professionals; and Law, placing legal professionals including attorneys,
paralegals, contract administrators, compliance specialists and legal administrators. Our temporary-to-hire service, direct-hire
placement service and vendor on-site management are also offered in this segment.
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EMEA Commercial
Our EMEA Commercial segment provides a similar range of staffing services as described for our Americas Commercial
segment above, including: Office, Contact Center and our temporary-to-hire service. Additional service areas include: Catering
and Hospitality, providing chefs, porters and hospitality representatives; and 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, including: Engineering,
Finance and Accounting, Healthcare, IT and Science.
APAC Commercial
Our APAC Commercial segment offers a similar range of commercial staffing services as described for our Americas and
EMEA Commercial segments above, through staffing solutions that include permanent placement, temporary staffing and
temporary to full-time staffing.
APAC PT
Our APAC PT segment provides many of the same services as described for our Americas and EMEA PT segments, including:
Engineering, IT and Science.
OCG
Our OCG segment delivers integrated talent management solutions to meet customer needs across multiple regions, skill sets
and the entire spectrum of talent categories. Using talent supply chain strategies, we help customers manage their full-time and
contingent labor spend, and gain access to service providers and quality talent at competitive rates with minimized risk.
Services in this segment include: Contingent Workforce Outsourcing (“CWO”), providing globally managed service solutions
that integrate supplier and vendor management technology partners to optimize contingent workforce spend; Business Process
Outsourcing (“BPO”), offering full staffing and operational management of non-core functions or departments; Recruitment
Process Outsourcing (“RPO”), offering end-to-end talent acquisition solutions, including customized recruitment projects;
Independent Contractor Solutions, delivering evaluation, classification and risk management services that enable safe access to
this critical talent pool; Payroll Process Outsourcing (“PPO”), providing centralized payroll processing solutions globally for
our customers; Career Transition and Executive Coaching and Development; and Executive Search, providing leadership in
executive placement in various regions throughout the world.
Financial information regarding our industry segments is included in the Segment Disclosures note to our consolidated
financial statements presented in Part II, Item 8 of this report.
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. Our vision is “to provide the world’s best
workforce solutions.” We aspire to be a strategic business partner to our customers and strive to assist them in operating more
efficient and profitable organizations. Our solutions are customized to benefit any scope or scale customers require.
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. Kelly
offers a comprehensive array of outsourcing and consulting services, as well as world-class staffing on a temporary, temporary-
to-hire and direct placement basis. Kelly will continue to deliver the strategic expertise our customers need to transform their
workforce challenges into opportunities.
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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 quarter, and typically increases during the remainder of the year.
Working Capital
Our working capital requirements are primarily generated from temporary employee payroll and customer accounts receivable.
Since receipts from customers generally lag payroll to temporary employees, working capital requirements increase
substantially in periods of growth.
Customers
We are not dependent on any single customer or a limited segment of customers. In 2015, an estimated 51% of total Company
revenue was attributed to 100 large customers. Our largest single customer accounted for approximately five percent of total
revenue in 2015.
Government Contracts
Although we conduct business under various federal, state, and local government contracts, no single one accounts for more
than three percent of total Company revenue in 2015.
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 2015, our largest competitors were Adecco S.A.,
Randstad Holding N.V., ManpowerGroup Inc., Allegis Group and Recruit Holdings.
Key factors that influence our success are quality of service, price and breadth of service.
Quality of service is highly dependent on the availability of qualified, competent talent, and our ability to recruit, screen, train,
retain and manage a pool of employees who match the skills required by particular customers. 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.
Breadth of service, or ability to manage staffing suppliers, has become more critical as customers seek a single supplier to
manage all their staffing needs. Kelly’s talent supply chain management approach seeks to address this requirement for our
larger customers, enabling us to deliver talent wherever and whenever they need it around the world.
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 1,100 people at our corporate headquarters in Troy, Michigan, and approximately 7,000 staff
members in our U.S. and international network of branch offices. In 2015, we assigned approximately 550,000 temporary
employees to 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.
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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 website, and by responding to requests addressed to our vice president 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.
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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 and consulting companies. While the majority
of our competitors are significantly smaller than us, several competitors, including Adecco S.A., Randstad Holding N.V.,
ManpowerGroup Inc., Allegis Group and Recruit Holdings are considerably larger than we are and have substantial marketing
and financial resources. Additionally, the emergence of online staffing platforms or other forms of disintermediation may pose
a competitive threat to our services, which operate under a more traditional staffing business model. 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.
The number of customers distributing their staffing service purchases among a broader group of competitors continues to
increase which, in some cases, may make it more difficult for us to obtain new customers, or to retain or maintain our current
share of business, with existing 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.
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 employment 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. Significant swings in economic activity historically have had a
disproportionate impact on staffing industry volumes. 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 could
have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We may not achieve the intended effects of our business strategy.
As discussed in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, our business
strategy focuses on driving growth in higher margin specialties — in Americas PT and also within our growing OCG segment.
During 2014 we made targeted investments which included adjusting our operating models and increasing the resources
necessary for driving growth in higher margin specialties and solutions business. These investments were intended to achieve
strong sales growth in 2015 and beyond in both our OCG and Americas PT segments. If we are not successful in the execution
of our strategy, we may not achieve either our stated goal of strong revenue growth in those segments or the intended
productivity improvements, therefore negatively impacting future profitability.
We are at risk of damage to our brand, which is important to our success.
Our success depends, in part, on the goodwill associated with our brand. Because we assign employees to work under the
direction and supervision of our customer at work locations not under Kelly’s control, we are at risk of our employees engaging
in unauthorized conduct that could harm our reputation. Our Kelly Educational Staffing product is particularly susceptible to
this exposure. Although we take appropriate steps to manage this risk, we cannot eliminate the potential of an adverse event.
An occurrence that damages Kelly’s reputation could cause the loss of current and future customers, additional regulatory
scrutiny and liability to third parties.
Our intellectual assets could be infringed upon or compromised, and there are limitations to our ability to protect
against such events.
Our success is dependent in part on our proprietary business processes, our intellectual property and our thought leadership. To
protect those rights, we depend upon protections afforded by the laws of the various countries in which we operate, as well as
contractual language and our own enforcement initiatives. These defenses may not be sufficient to fully protect us or to deter
infringement or other misappropriation of our trade secrets and other intellectual property. In addition, third parties may
challenge the validity or enforceability of our intellectual property rights. We also face the risk that third parties may allege
that the operation of our business infringes or otherwise misappropriates intellectual property rights that they own or license.
Losses or claims of this nature could cause us to incur significant expense, harm our reputation, reduce our competitive
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advantages or prevent us from offering certain services or solutions. The remedies available to us may be limited or leave us
without full compensation.
If we fail to successfully develop new service offerings, we may be unable to retain our current customers and gain new
customers and our revenues would decline.
The process of developing new service offerings requires accurate anticipation of customers’ changing needs and emerging
technological trends. This may require that we make long-term investments and commit significant resources before knowing
whether these investments will eventually result in service offerings that achieve customer acceptance and generate the
revenues required to provide desired returns. If we fail to accurately anticipate and meet our customers’ needs through the
development of new service offerings, our competitive position could be weakened and that could materially adversely affect
our results of operations and financial condition.
As we increasingly offer services outside the realm of traditional staffing, including business process outsourcing, we are
exposed to additional risks which could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Our business strategy focuses on growing our outsourcing and consulting business, including business process outsourcing,
where we provide operational management of our customers’ non-core functions or departments. This could expose us to
certain risks unique to that business, including product liability or product recalls. Although we have internal vetting processes
to control such risks, there is no assurance that these processes will be effective. Additionally, while we maintain insurance in
types and amounts we believe are appropriate in light of the aforementioned exposures, there can also be no assurance that such
insurance policies will remain available on reasonable terms or be sufficient in amount or scope of coverage.
We are increasingly dependent on third parties for the execution of critical functions.
We do not maintain our own vendor management technology, and we have outsourced certain other critical applications or
business processes to external providers including cloud-based services. We have elected to enter into supplier partnerships
rather than establishing our own operations in some of the territories where our customers require our services. We exercise
care in the selection and oversight of these providers and partners, and we take steps to ensure suitable replacement services are
available. However, the failure or inability to perform on the part of one or more of these critical suppliers or partners could
cause significant disruptions and increased costs.
Past and future acquisitions may not be successful.
From time to time, we acquire and invest in companies throughout the world. Acquisitions involve a number of risks, including
the diversion of management’s attention from its existing operations, the failure to retain key personnel or customers of an
acquired business, the failure to realize anticipated benefits such as cost savings and revenue enhancements, the potentially
substantial transaction costs associated with acquisitions, the assumption of unknown liabilities of the acquired business and the
inability to successfully integrate the business into our operations. Potential impairment losses could result if we overpay for
an acquisition. There can be no assurance that any past or future acquired businesses will generate anticipated revenues or
earnings.
Investments in equity affiliates expose us to additional risks and uncertainties.
We participate, or may participate in the future, in certain investments in equity affiliates, such as joint ventures or other equity
investments with strategic partners. These arrangements expose us to a number of risks, including the risk that the management
of the combined venture may not be able to fulfill their performance obligations under the management agreements or that the
joint venture parties may be incapable of providing the required financial support. Additionally, improper, illegal or unethical
actions by the venture management could have a negative impact on the reputation of the venture and our company.
A loss of major customers could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Our business strategy is 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. The deterioration of the financial
condition or business prospects of these customers could reduce their need for staffing and OCG services and result in a
significant decrease in the revenues and earnings we derive from these customers. Merger and acquisition activity involving
our large corporate customers could put existing business at risk or impose additional pricing pressures. Since receipts from
customers generally lag payroll to temporary employees, the bankruptcy of a major customer could have a material adverse
impact on our ability to meet our working capital requirements. Additionally, most of our customer contracts can be terminated
by the customer on short notice without penalty. This creates uncertainty with respect to the revenues and earnings we may
recognize with respect to our customer contracts.
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Our business with the federal government and government contractors presents additional risk considerations. We must comply
with laws and regulations relating to the formation, administration and performance of federal government contracts. Failure to
meet these obligations could result in civil penalties, fines, suspension of payments, reputational damage, disqualification from
doing business with government agencies and other sanctions or adverse consequences. Government procurement practices
may change in ways that impose additional costs or risks upon us or pose a competitive disadvantage. Our employees may be
unable to obtain or retain the security clearances necessary to conduct business under certain contracts, or we could lose or be
unable to secure or retain a necessary facility clearance. Government agencies may temporarily or permanently lose funding
for awarded contracts, or there could be delays in the start-up of projects already awarded and funded.
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 and numerous legal and
regulatory requirements.
We conduct our business in most 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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restrictions or limitations on the transfer of funds;
government intrusions including asset seizures, expropriations or de facto control;
varying economic and political conditions;
differences in cultures and business practices;
differences in employment and tax laws and regulations;
differences in accounting and reporting requirements;
differences in labor and market conditions;
changing and, in some cases, complex or ambiguous laws and regulations;
violations of U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar anti-corruption laws; and
litigation and claims.
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.
We depend on our ability to attract and retain qualified permanent full-time employees to lead complex talent supply
chain sales solutions.
As we aim to expand the number of clients adopting a talent supply chain management approach in order to support our OCG
growth strategy, we are highly reliant on individuals who possess specialized knowledge and skills to lead complex talent
supply chain sales and operations. There can be no assurance that qualified personnel will continue to be available. Our
success is increasingly dependent on our ability to attract and retain these experts.
We depend on our ability to attract and retain qualified temporary personnel (employed directly by us or through third-
party suppliers).
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 and our customers. 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 and collective actions,
which could have a material adverse effect on our business.
We employ and assign personnel in the workplaces of other businesses. The risks of these activities include possible claims
relating to:
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violations of employment rights related to employment screening or privacy issues;
apportionment between us and our customer of legal obligations as an employer of temporary employees;
classification of workers as employees or independent contractors;
employment of unauthorized workers;
violations of wage and hour requirements;
retroactive entitlement to employee benefits, including health insurance;
failure to comply with leave policy requirements; and
errors and omissions by our temporary employees, particularly for the actions of professionals such as attorneys,
accountants, teachers and scientists.
We are also subject to potential risks relating to misuse of customer proprietary information, misappropriation of funds, death
or injury to our employees, damage to customer facilities due to negligence of temporary employees, criminal activity and
other similar occurrences. We may incur fines and other losses or negative publicity with respect to these risks. In addition,
these occurrences 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. Such laws and regulations are also
arising with increasing frequency at the state and local level in the U.S. There can be no assurance that the corporate policies
and practices 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. Although we maintain insurance in types and amounts we believe are appropriate in light of the
aforementioned exposures, there can also be no assurance that such insurance policies will remain available on reasonable
terms or be sufficient in amount or scope of coverage. Additionally, should we have a material inability to produce records as a
consequence of litigation or a government investigation, the cost or consequences of such matters could become much greater.
Cyber attacks or other breaches of network or information technology security, as well as risks associated with
compliance on data privacy, could have an adverse effect on our systems, services, reputation and financial results.
We rely upon multiple information technology systems and networks, some of which are cloud-based or managed by third
parties, to process, transmit and store electronic information and to manage or support a variety of critical business processes
and activities. In the course of these activities we may store or process proprietary or confidential information concerning
current, past or prospective employees as well as customers, vendors and suppliers. The secure operation of these systems,
networks and processes is critical to our business operations. Moreover, our temporary employees may be exposed to, or have
access to, similar information in the course of their customer assignments. We routinely experience cyber attacks, which may
include the use of malware, computer viruses, social engineering schemes and other means of disruption or unauthorized
access.
The actions we take to reduce the risk of impairments to our operations or systems and breaches of confidential, private or
proprietary data may not be sufficient to prevent or repel future cyber events or other impairments of our networks or
information technologies. An event involving the destruction of or accidental or unauthorized release of sensitive information
from systems related to our business (including cyber attacks or other security breaches as well as unauthorized actions by our
employees, or a failure to comply with our obligations under various privacy laws and regulations) could result in damage to
our reputation, fines, regulatory sanctions or interventions, contractual or financial liabilities, additional compliance costs, loss
of employees or customers, and other forms of costs, losses or reimbursements, any of which could materially adversely affect
our operations or financial condition. Our insurance coverage may not be sufficient to cover all such costs or consequences.
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Damage to our key data centers could affect our ability to sustain critical business applications.
Many business processes critical to our continued operation are housed in our 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 these operations and have
developed remote recovery capabilities, the loss of a data center would create a substantial risk of business interruption which
could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our information technology projects may not yield their intended results.
At the present time, we have a number of information technology projects in process or in the planning stages, including
improvements to applicant onboarding and tracking systems, order management, billing and customer data analytics. Although
the technology is intended to increase productivity and operating efficiencies, these projects may not yield their intended
results. Any delays in completing, or an inability to successfully complete, these technology initiatives or an inability to
achieve the anticipated efficiencies could adversely affect our operations, liquidity and financial condition. In addition, our
information technology investments and strategy may not provide the ability to keep up with evolving industry trends and
customer expectations which could weaken our competitive position.
Failure to maintain adequate financial and management processes and controls could lead to errors in our financial
reporting.
Failure to maintain adequate financial and management processes and controls could lead to errors in our financial reporting. If
our management is unable to certify the effectiveness of our internal controls or if our independent registered public accounting
firm cannot render an opinion on the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting, or if material weaknesses in
our internal controls are identified, we could be subject to regulatory scrutiny and a loss of public confidence. In addition, if
we do not maintain adequate financial and management personnel, processes and controls, we may not be able to accurately
report our financial performance on a timely basis, which could have a negative effect on our stock price.
Impairment charges relating to our goodwill and long-lived assets could adversely affect our results of operations.
We regularly monitor our goodwill and long-lived assets for impairment indicators. In conducting our goodwill impairment
testing, we compare the fair value of each of our reporting units with goodwill to the related net book value. In conducting our
impairment analysis of long-lived assets, we compare the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated from the long-
lived assets to the related net book values. Changes in economic or operating conditions impacting our estimates and
assumptions could result in the impairment of our goodwill or long-lived assets. In the event that we determine that our
goodwill or long-lived assets are impaired, we may be required to record a significant non-cash charge to earnings that could
adversely affect our results of operations.
Unexpected changes in claim trends on our workers’ compensation, disability and medical 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, disability 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, or if we must make unfavorable
adjustments to accruals for prior accident years, 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.
The impact of recent U.S. healthcare legislation on our results of operations could be significant.
In March 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010
(collectively, the “Acts”) were signed into U.S. law. The Acts represent comprehensive U.S. healthcare reform legislation that,
in addition to other provisions, subjects us to potential penalties unless we offer to our employees minimum essential healthcare
coverage that is affordable and provides minimum value. In order to comply with the employer mandate provision of the Acts,
we have begun offering health care coverage to all temporary and permanent employees eligible for coverage under the Acts.
Designating employees as eligible is complex, and is subject to challenge by employees and the Internal Revenue Service.
While we believe we have properly identified eligible employees, a later determination that we failed to offer the required
health coverage to eligible employees could result in penalties that may materially harm our business. We cannot be certain
that compliant insurance coverage will remain available to us on reasonable terms, and we could face additional risks arising
from future changes to the Acts or changed interpretations of our obligations under the Acts. There can be no assurance that we
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will be able to recover all related costs through increased pricing to our customers or that they will be recovered in the period in
which costs are incurred, and the net financial impact on our results of operations could be significant.
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 taxes, including payroll taxes 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.
In particular, we are subject to state unemployment taxes in the U.S., which typically increase during periods of increased
levels of unemployment. We also receive benefits, such as the work opportunity income tax credit in the U.S., that regularly
expire and may not be reinstated. 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 fully cover increased costs as a result of any changes in laws or government
regulations. Any future changes in laws or government regulations, or interpretations thereof, 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 may have additional tax or unclaimed property liabilities that exceed our estimates.
We are subject to federal taxes and a multitude of state and local taxes in the U.S. and taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Our tax
expense could be materially impacted by changes in tax laws in these jurisdictions, changes in the valuation of deferred tax
assets and liabilities or changes in the mix of income by country. We are also subject to unclaimed or abandoned property
(escheat) laws which require us to remit to certain U.S. government authorities the property of others held by us that has been
unclaimed for a specified period of time, such as payroll checks issued to temporary employees. The demographics of our
workforce and the visibility of our industry may make it more likely we become a target of government investigations, and we
are regularly subject to audit by tax authorities. Although we believe our tax and unclaimed property estimates are reasonable,
the final determination of audits and any related litigation could be materially different from our historical tax provisions and
accruals. The results of an audit or litigation could materially harm our business.
Failure to maintain specified financial covenants in our bank credit facilities, or credit market events beyond our
control, could adversely restrict our financial and operating flexibility and subject us to other risks, including risk of
loss of access to capital markets.
Our bank credit facilities contain covenants that require us to maintain specified financial ratios and satisfy other financial
conditions. During 2015, we met all of the covenant requirements. Our ability to continue to meet these financial covenants,
particularly with respect to interest coverage (see Debt footnote in the notes to our consolidated financial statements), may not
be assured. If we default under this or any other 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. In these circumstances, there
can be no assurance that we would have sufficient liquidity to repay or refinance this indebtedness at favorable rates or at all.
Events beyond our control could result in the failure of one or more of our banks, reducing our access to liquidity and
potentially resulting in reduced financial and operating flexibility. If broader credit markets were to experience dislocation, our
potential access to other funding sources would be limited.
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 Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board of our board of directors, and certain trusts with
respect to which he acts as trustee or co-trustee, control approximately 93% 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 members
of the Board of Directors.
We are not subject to certain of the listing standards that normally apply to companies whose shares are quoted on the
NASDAQ Global Market.
Our Class A and Class B common stock are quoted on the NASDAQ Global Market. Under the listing standards of the
NASDAQ Global Market, we are deemed to be a “controlled company” by virtue of the fact that Terence E. Adderley, the
Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board 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
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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.
Provisions in our certificate of incorporation and bylaws and Delaware law may delay or prevent an acquisition of our
company.
Our restated 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, 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.
Our board of directors also has the ability to issue additional shares of common stock which 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.
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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;
commencement of, or involvement in, litigation;
any major change in our board or management;
changes in industry trends or conditions; and
sales of significant amounts of our common stock or other securities in the market.
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.
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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 345,000 square feet. 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.
Branch office business is conducted in leased premises with the majority of leases being fixed for terms of generally three to
five years in the U.S. and Canada and five to ten years outside the U.S. and Canada. We own virtually all of the office furniture
and the equipment used in our corporate headquarters and branch offices.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
The Company is a party to a pending nationwide class action lawsuit entitled Hillson et.al. v Kelly Services. The suit alleges
that current and former temporary employees of Kelly Services are entitled to monetary damages for violation of the Fair
Credit Reporting Act requirement that the notice and disclosure form provided to employees for purposes of conducting a
background screening be a standalone document. On January 16, 2016, Kelly and plaintiffs agreed to settle the case. The
parties still must agree to the settlement structure and secure court approval of the settlement. In light of amounts previously
expensed and anticipated recoveries from third parties, Kelly recorded an accrual in the fourth quarter of $4.1 million to reflect
the expected cost of the tentative settlement.
The Company is continuously engaged in litigation arising in the ordinary course of its business, such as matters alleging
employment discrimination, alleging wage and hour violations or enforcing the restrictive covenants in the Company’s
employment agreements. While there is no expectation that any of these matters will have a material adverse effect on the
Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows, litigation is always subject to inherent uncertainty and the
Company is not able to reasonably predict if any matter will be resolved in a manner that is materially adverse to the Company.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not applicable.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
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 in the table below. Our ability to pay dividends is subject to compliance with certain financial covenants contained in
our debt facilities, as described in the Debt footnote in the notes to our consolidated financial statements.
First
Quarter
Per share amounts (in dollars)
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Year
2015
Class A common
High
Low
Class B common
High
Low
Dividends
2014
Class A common
High
Low
Class B common
High
Low
Dividends
$
$
18.22
15.10
17.86
14.66
$
$
15.82
13.47
$
17.51
13.67
18.22
13.47
17.96
15.85
0.05
N/A (1)
N/A (1)
0.05
15.38
13.20
0.05
17.42
12.24
0.05
17.96
12.24
0.20
$
$
26.17
22.50
25.31
17.05
$
$
18.00
14.86
$
17.81
14.74
26.17
14.74
30.00
21.56
0.05
25.71
17.00
0.05
17.49
16.04
0.05
17.26
14.33
0.05
30.00
14.33
0.20
(1) No trading in the Company’s Class B common shares was reported for the applicable period.
Holders
The number of holders of record of our Class A and Class B common stock were approximately 8,400 and 300, respectively, as
of February 5, 2016.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
None.
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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
During the fourth quarter of 2015, we reacquired shares of our Class A common stock as follows:
Period
Total Number
of Shares
(or Units)
Purchased
Average
Price Paid
per Share
(or Unit)
Total Number
of Shares (or
Units)
Purchased
as Part of
Publicly
Announced
Plans
or Programs
Maximum
Number
(or
Approximate
Dollar Value) of
Shares (or
Units)
That May Yet
Be
Purchased
Under the
Plans or
Programs
(in millions of
dollars)
September 28, 2015 through November 1, 2015
63,447
$
14.21
— $
November 2, 2015 through November 29, 2015
November 30, 2015 through January 3, 2016
Total
1,777
647
16.90
16.15
65,871
$
14.31
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We may reacquire shares sold to cover taxes due upon the vesting of restricted stock held by employees. Accordingly, 65,871
shares were reacquired 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 600 SmallCap
Index and the S&P 1500 Human Resources and Employment Services Index for the five years ended December 31, 2015. The
graph assumes an investment of $100 on December 31, 2010 and that all dividends were reinvested.
COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN
Assumes Initial Investment of $100
December 31, 2010 – December 31, 2015
Kelly Services, Inc.
S&P SmallCap 600 Index
S&P 1500 Human Resources and
Employment Services Index
$
$
$
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
100.00 $
100.00 $
73.24 $
85.52 $
101.02 $
117.51 $
136.98 $
166.05 $
94.53 $
175.61 $
90.80
172.15
100.00 $
84.50 $
94.60 $
166.95 $
167.56 $
180.89
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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 the consolidated financial statements included
elsewhere in this report. The statement of earnings data for the 2012 and 2011 fiscal years as well as the balance sheet data as
of 2013, 2012 and 2011 are derived from consolidated financial statements previously on file with the SEC.
(In millions except per share amounts)
2015 (1)
2014
2013
2012
2011
Revenue from services
Earnings from continuing operations (2)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations,
net of tax (3)
Net earnings
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings from continuing operations
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
Net earnings
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings from continuing operations
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
Net earnings
$
5,518.2
$
5,562.7
$
5,413.1
$
5,450.5
$
5,551.0
53.8
—
53.8
1.39
—
1.39
1.39
—
1.39
23.7
—
23.7
0.61
—
0.61
0.61
—
0.61
58.9
—
58.9
1.54
—
1.54
1.54
—
1.54
49.7
0.4
50.1
1.31
0.01
1.32
1.31
0.01
1.32
64.9
(1.2)
63.7
1.72
(0.03)
1.69
1.72
(0.03)
1.69
Dividends per share
Classes A and B common
Working capital (4)
Total assets
Total noncurrent liabilities
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.10
411.3
1,939.6
228.4
428.1
1,917.9
224.1
474.5
1,798.6
214.0
470.3
1,635.7
172.4
417.0
1,541.7
168.3
(1)
(2)
(3)
Fiscal year included 53 weeks.
Included in results of continuing operations are asset impairments of $1.7 million in 2013 and $3.1 million in 2012.
Discontinued operations represent adjustments to assets and liabilities retained from the 2007 sale of Kelly Home
Care.
(4)
Working capital is calculated as current assets minus current liabilities.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS.
The Workforce Solutions Industry
Executive Overview
The staffing industry has changed dramatically over the last decade — transformed by globalization, competitive consolidation
and secular shifts in labor supply and demand. Global employment trends are reshaping and redefining traditional employment
models, sourcing strategies and human resource capability requirements. In response, the industry has accelerated its evolution
from commercial into professional/technical and outsourced solutions.
The broader workforce solutions industry has continued to evolve to meet businesses’ growing demand for total workforce or
talent supply chain management (“TSCM”) solutions. As clients’ workforce solutions strategies move up the maturity model,
the TSCM concept seeks to manage all categories of talent (temporary, project-based, outsourced and full-time) and thus
represents significant market potential.
Strategic clients are increasingly looking for global, flexible and holistic talent solutions that encompass all worker categories,
driving adoption of our TSCM approach covering temporary staffing, Contingent Workforce Outsourcing (“CWO”),
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (“RPO”), Business Process Outsourcing (“BPO”), independent contractor management,
strategic workforce planning and more.
Across all regions, the structural shifts toward higher-skilled, project-based professional/technical talent continue to represent
long-term opportunities for the industry. In fact, professional/technical staffing is projected to steadily increase as a percent of
the global market, with demand for specialty staffing projected to outpace commercial.
Our Business
Kelly Services is a global workforce solutions company, serving customers of all sizes in a variety of industries. Our staffing
operations are divided into three regions (Americas, EMEA and APAC), with commercial and professional/technical staffing
businesses in each region. As the human capital arena has become more complex, we have also developed a suite of innovative
solutions within our global Outsourcing & Consulting Group (OCG). OCG delivers integrated talent management solutions to
meet customer needs across the entire spectrum of talent categories. Using talent supply chain strategies, we help customers
plan for and manage their acquisition of contingent and full-time labor, and gain access to service providers and quality talent at
competitive rates with minimized risk.
We earn revenues from the hourly sales of services by our temporary employees to customers, as a result of recruiting
permanent employees for our customers, and through our outsourcing activities. Our working capital requirements are
primarily generated from temporary employee payroll and customer accounts receivable. The nature of our business is such
that trade accounts receivable are our most significant financial asset. Average days sales outstanding varies within and outside
the U.S., but is 54 days on a global basis as of the 2015 year end. Since receipts from customers generally lag temporary
employee payroll, working capital requirements increase substantially in periods of growth.
Our Strategy and Outlook
Our long-term strategic objective is to create shareholder value by delivering a competitive profit from the best workforce
solutions and talent in the industry. To achieve this, we are focused on the following key areas:
• Maintain our core strengths in commercial staffing in key markets;
• Grow our professional and technical solutions;
• Enhance our position as a market-leading provider of talent supply chain management in our OCG segment; and
• Lower our costs through deployment of efficient service delivery models.
In order to accelerate our strategy, execute our commitment to growth, and work toward our long-term goal, we made targeted
investments in 2014, which included adjusting our operating models and increasing the resources necessary for driving growth
in higher-margin specialties and solutions. Specifically, we designed our investments to align with our long-term strategic
objectives including growing Americas PT staffing and expanding our global OCG solutions. These investments are intended
to achieve strong sales growth in both OCG and our Americas PT segments.
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To bring additional efficiency to our operating models across the organization, on September 15, 2014, the Board of Directors
of the Company approved a management simplification restructuring plan (“Plan”) that we completed during the fourth quarter
of 2014. With our new delivery models in place, we entered 2015 focused on executing our strategy, and we made progress on
several fronts:
• Earnings from operations for the full year of 2015 totaled $66.7 million compared to $21.9 million in 2014. Included
in the results from operations for 2014 are restructuring charges of $12.0 million. Excluding this item, earnings from
operations were $33.9 million in 2014.
• Our OCG segment earned a full-year operating profit of $28.5 million, a 76% increase compared to last year. OCG
delivered good bottom-line leverage as top-line revenue growth continues to confirm the increased market demand for
outsourced solutions. Growth was particularly strong in BPO and CWO, which continue to be key drivers of our
strategic and financial progress.
• Though overall Americas PT revenue grew just 2% year-over-year in both reported and constant currency, accounts
serviced through our U.S. branch network delivered strong growth of 16% in our PT specialties. Our expanded
salesforce is pursuing and winning new business, while our PT recruiting centers are efficiently connecting U.S.
clients with specialized talent. We will need to continue to accelerate PT growth, particularly within accounts serviced
through our centralized delivery model, to fully realize the expected benefit of our investments. The success of these
investments are impacted by the shifting of some of our large account customers from single-sourced arrangements to
a more competitively sourced model. While this places additional pressure on growth in these PT accounts,
competitively sourced arrangements create additional opportunities in our OCG business.
• Despite foreign currency exchange rates negatively impacting the total year-over-year change in gross profit, on a
constant currency basis, Kelly delivered strong operating leverage. For the full year, growth in constant currency
earnings from operations excluding the 2014 restructuring charges represented nearly 70% of our constant currency
gross profit growth.
Kelly remains focused on executing a well-formed strategy with increased speed and precision, making the necessary
investments to advance that strategy. We have set our sights on becoming an even more competitive, consultative, and
profitable company, and we are reshaping our business to make that vision a reality. With our new operating models in place,
we are working to rebalance our resources to align with our goals for growth, intentionally rebalancing our workforce toward
roles that drive increased revenue and GP for the company.
As we measure our progress against both revenue growth and improved operating leverage, we believe “conversion
rate” (earnings from operations as a percentage of gross profit) is an important metric that will provide useful insight as we
execute our plans. The goals we have established are based on the current economic and business environment, and may
change as conditions warrant:
• We expect to grow PT and OCG revenue, creating a more balanced portfolio that yields benefits from an improved
mix.
• We expect Commercial to remain a core component of our strategy.
• We expect to exercise strict control over our cost base, delivering structural improvements that create strong operating
leverage.
• And, as a result, we expect our conversion rate to continue to improve.
Looking ahead, we anticipate a stable U.S. labor market and an increasing demand for skilled workers. Companies are relying
more heavily on the use of flexible staffing models; there is growing acceptance of free agents and contractual employment by
companies and talent alike; and companies are seeking more comprehensive workforce management solutions that lend
themselves to Kelly’s talent supply chain management approach. This shift in demand for contingent labor and strategic
solutions plays to our strengths and experience — particularly serving large companies whose needs span the globe and cross
multiple labor categories.
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Financial Measures
Return on sales (earnings from operations divided by revenue from services) and conversion rate in the following tables are
ratios used to measure the Company’s pricing strategy and operating efficiency.
Constant currency (“CC”) change amounts are non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) measures. The CC
change amounts in the following tables refer to the year-over-year percentage changes resulting from translating 2015 financial
data into U.S. dollars using the same foreign currency exchange rates used to translate financial data for 2014. These measures
may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, limiting their usefulness for comparison
purposes. We believe that CC measurements are an important analytical tool to aid in understanding underlying operating
trends without distortion due to currency fluctuations. Additionally, substantially all of our foreign subsidiaries derive revenues
and incur cost of services and selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) within a single country and currency
which, as a result, provide a natural hedge against currency risks in connection with their normal business operations. Non-
GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in
accordance with GAAP.
Staffing Fee-Based Income
Staffing fee-based income, which is included in revenue from services in the following tables, has a significant impact on gross
profit rates. There are very low direct costs of services associated with staffing fee-based income. Therefore, increases or
decreases in staffing fee-based income can have a disproportionate impact on gross profit rates.
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Results of Operations
2015 versus 2014
Total Company
(Dollars in millions)
Revenue from services
Staffing fee-based income
Gross profit
SG&A expenses excluding restructuring charges
Restructuring charges
Total SG&A expenses
Earnings from operations
2015
(53 Weeks)
2014
(52 Weeks)
$
5,518.2
$
5,562.7
65.3
920.3
853.6
—
853.6
66.7
76.5
908.4
874.5
12.0
886.5
21.9
Change
(0.8)%
(14.5)
1.3
(2.4)
(100.0)
(3.7)
206.2
CC
Change
4.7%
(4.8)
6.4
2.2
(100.0)
0.8
Gross profit rate
16.7%
16.3%
0.4
pts.
Expense rates (excluding restructuring charges):
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Return on sales
Conversion rate
15.5
92.8
1.2
7.2
15.7
96.3
0.4
2.4
(0.2)
(3.5)
0.8
4.8
Total Company revenue from services for 2015 was down 0.8% in comparison to the prior year, primarily as a result of
currency fluctuations. During 2015, the U.S. dollar strengthened against certain currencies, primarily the Euro, Russian ruble
and the Australian dollar, compared to 2014. On a CC basis, total Company revenue increased 4.7% year over year, as more
fully described in the following discussions. The 2015 fiscal year included a 53rd week. This fiscal leap year occurs every five
or six years and is necessary to align the fiscal and calendar periods. The 53rd week added approximately 1% to 2015 reported
and CC revenue.
The gross profit rate increased 40 basis points on a year-over-year basis. As more fully described in the following discussions,
an increase in the Americas region gross profit rate was partially offset by declines in the gross profit rate in EMEA, APAC and
OCG.
SG&A expenses excluding restructuring costs decreased 2.4% year over year, reflecting the impact of changes in foreign
currency exchange rates. On a CC basis, SG&A expenses increased 2.2% due to higher expenses in our U.S. branch-based and
OCG businesses and higher corporate litigation-related expenses. These increases were partially offset by the cost savings of
our Plan, and continued cost management efforts in EMEA and APAC. Restructuring charges in 2014 include $9.9 million
related to the Plan, $0.8 million of costs incurred for exiting the staffing business in Sweden and $1.3 million related to closing
branches in Australia and consolidating back office functions in Australia and New Zealand.
Income tax expense for 2015 was $8.7 million, compared to a benefit of $7.1 million for 2014. Our tax expense is affected by
recurring items, such as the amount of pretax income and its mix by jurisdiction, U.S. work opportunity credits, and the change
in cash surrender value of non-taxable investments in life insurance policies. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur
in any given year but are not consistent from year to year, such as tax law changes, or changes in judgment regarding the
realizability of deferred tax assets. The 2015 year-over-year increase in income tax expense is primarily due to increased pretax
income. The work opportunity credit program was extended through 2019 in the fourth quarter of 2015 and retroactively
applied to 2015, providing stability for this item.
Diluted earnings per share for 2015 were $1.39, as compared to $0.61 for 2014.
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Revenue from services
Staffing fee-based income
Gross profit
Total SG&A expenses
Earnings from operations
Gross profit rate
Expense rates:
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Return on sales
Total Americas
(Dollars in millions)
2015
(53 Weeks)
2014
(52 Weeks)
$
$
3,576.2
32.1
565.3
456.6
108.7
3,565.6
30.0
535.5
446.8
88.7
Change
0.3%
7.2
5.5
2.2
22.7
CC
Change
2.0%
9.0
7.1
3.7
15.8%
15.0%
0.8
pts.
12.8
80.8
3.0
12.5
83.5
2.5
0.3
(2.7)
0.5
The increase in reported Americas revenue from services was due to a 2% increase in hours worked, offset by a 2% decrease in
average bill rates. Average bill rates were flat on a constant currency basis. The increase in hours worked was due to increases
in our local branch network customer activity. Americas represented 65% of total Company revenue in 2015 and 64% in 2014.
The 53rd week added approximately 1% to 2015 reported and CC revenue in Americas.
Revenue in our Commercial segment was flat and up 2% on a CC basis in comparison to the prior year. The increase in CC
revenue in Commercial was primarily due to increases in our educational staffing business, as a result of new customer wins,
and in our light industrial product, due to increased demand at existing customer locations, coupled with additional new
customer wins. Light industrial business is up primarily in accounts serviced through our branch-based delivery model.
Volume in our large accounts using our centralized delivery model is down as a result of our exit from certain large accounts
due to pricing discipline and the reduced revenue from our natural resources customers related to lower oil prices.
In the PT segment, reported and CC revenue was up 2% in comparison to the prior year. Increases in accounts serviced through
our branch delivery model more than offset the decreases in accounts for customers services through the centralized delivery
model. Revenue has increased in our science and finance products, while revenue in our engineering product decreased
primarily due to the completion of certain projects. IT revenue, specifically in the centralized delivery model, is down mainly
due to customers moving from a traditional staffing model to an outsourced model delivered by our OCG business. On an
overall basis, we have seen a shift in the buying behavior of our large centrally delivered customers from single-sourced
arrangements to a more competitively sourced model, which puts pressure on revenue in accounts serviced in our centralized
delivery model.
The increase in the gross profit rate was primarily due to improved management of our payroll taxes and employee benefit
costs, coupled with improved pricing in our U.S. branch network and overall customer mix.
The increase in SG&A expenses is attributable to the increased incentive costs and compensation in our local branch network,
partially offset by the impact of the Plan we implemented in the fourth quarter of last year.
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Revenue from services
Staffing fee-based income
Gross profit
SG&A expenses excluding restructuring charges
Restructuring charges
Total SG&A expenses
Earnings from operations
Gross profit rate
Expense rates (excluding restructuring charges):
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Return on sales
Total EMEA
(Dollars in millions)
2015
(53 Weeks)
945.0
$
23.3
143.2
129.2
—
129.2
14.0
2014
(52 Weeks)
1,085.0
$
30.8
173.5
160.6
0.8
161.4
12.1
Change
(12.9)%
(24.5)
(17.5)
(19.6)
(100.0)
(20.0)
16.1
CC
Change
3.4%
(7.1)
(1.7)
(5.0)
(100.0)
(5.5)
15.2%
16.0%
(0.8)
pts.
13.7
90.2
1.5
14.8
92.5
1.1
(1.1)
(2.3)
0.4
The decrease in reported EMEA revenue from services was primarily due to the impact of changes in foreign currency
exchange rates. The increase in CC revenue from services was due to a 7% increase in hours, partially offset by a 3% decrease
in average bill rates on a CC basis, combined with a decrease in staffing fee-based income. The increase in hours was due
primarily to higher hours volume in Portugal and France, partially offset by a reduction of hours volume with larger customers
in Switzerland. The decrease in average bill rates was due primarily to increasing revenue in Portugal, a country with lower
average bill rates. EMEA represented 17% of total Company revenue in 2015 and 20% in 2014. The 53rd week added
approximately 1% to 2015 reported and CC revenue in EMEA.
The EMEA gross profit rate decreased primarily due to a decline in the temporary gross profit rate and a decline in staffing fee-
based income. Staffing fee-based income declined in both Commercial and PT, primarily in Russia, partially offset by
increases in staffing fee-based income in some other countries. Economic conditions in Russia continue to be challenging,
resulting in the decline in staffing fee-based income. The decrease in the temporary gross profit rate was primarily driven by
unfavorable country mix, as described above.
SG&A expenses decreased due to cost saving actions taken in 2015, primarily in Switzerland, Norway and the U.K., and the
exit of staffing operations in Sweden. Restructuring costs recorded in 2014 reflect costs incurred for exiting the staffing
business in Sweden.
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Revenue from services
Staffing fee-based income
Gross profit
SG&A expenses excluding restructuring charges
Restructuring charges
Total SG&A expenses
Earnings from operations
Gross profit rate
Expense rates (excluding restructuring charges):
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Return on sales
Total APAC
(Dollars in millions)
2015
(53 Weeks)
387.7
$
11.6
55.8
46.7
—
46.7
9.1
2014
(52 Weeks)
392.2
$
15.7
60.2
56.4
1.3
57.7
2.5
Change
(1.1)%
(25.5)
(7.4)
(17.0)
(100.0)
(19.0)
261.6
CC
Change
12.9%
(16.3)
5.2
(5.9)
(100.0)
(8.1)
14.4%
15.4%
(1.0)
pts.
12.1
83.9
2.3
14.4
93.6
0.6
(2.3)
(9.7)
1.7
The reported change in total APAC revenue from services was primarily due to the impact of changes in foreign currency
exchange rates. The increase in revenue from services on a CC basis was primarily due to a 13% increase in hours worked,
primarily in India. Average bill rates declined 11% on a reported basis and increased 1% on a CC basis. APAC revenue
represented 7% of total Company revenue in both 2015 and 2014. The 53rd week in fiscal 2015 did not have a material impact
on reported and CC revenue in APAC.
The gross profit rate declined due to decreases in the staffing fee-based income and the temporary gross profit rate, partially
offset by higher-than-expected wage credits in Singapore. The reduction in the temporary gross profit rate was due to an
increased proportion of large accounts with lower margins. Staffing fee-based income decreased due mainly to a weaker hiring
climate in Australia and Singapore. Singapore wage credits include additional prior year credits received in the current year,
and totaled $5.2 million in 2015 and $2.2 million in 2014.
The decrease in SG&A expenses excluding restructuring charges was due to continuing productivity improvements primarily
achieved by consolidating the Australia and New Zealand operations in the prior year. Restructuring charges in 2014 relate to
costs for exiting branches in Australia and consolidating back office functions in Australia and New Zealand.
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Revenue from services
Gross profit
Total SG&A expenses
Earnings from operations
Gross profit rate
Expense rates:
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Return on sales
OCG
(Dollars in millions)
2015
(53 Weeks)
2014
(52 Weeks)
$
$
673.8
160.6
132.1
28.5
586.8
143.6
127.3
16.3
Change
14.8%
11.9
3.7
75.8
CC
Change
16.6%
14.2
6.4
23.8%
24.5%
(0.7) pts.
19.6
82.2
4.2
21.7
88.7
2.8
(2.1)
(6.5)
1.4
Revenue from services in the OCG segment increased during 2015 due primarily to growth in the BPO and CWO practice
areas. Revenue in BPO grew by 25% year over year and CWO, which includes PPO, grew by 17% year over year. The
revenue growth in BPO and CWO was due to the expansion of programs with existing customers and, to a lesser extent, new
customers. OCG revenue represented 12% of total Company revenue in 2015 and 11% in 2014. The 53rd week added
approximately 1% to 2015 reported and CC revenue in OCG.
The OCG gross profit rate decrease is due to practice area mix, as our lower margin BPO and PPO businesses experienced
strong volume growth. While both BPO and PPO experienced margin increases in addition to strong revenue growth, it was
insufficient to offset the margin decline and volume contraction in the higher margin RPO business. RPO experienced volume
and margin decline mainly due to customers in the oil and gas industry.
The increase in SG&A expenses was primarily a result of costs associated with increased volume with existing customers and
implementation costs of new customers mainly in our CWO and KellyConnect practice areas.
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Results of Operations
2014 versus 2013
Total Company
(Dollars in millions)
2014
2013
Change
CC
Change
Revenue from services
Staffing fee-based income
Gross profit
SG&A expenses excluding restructuring charges
Restructuring charges
Total SG&A expenses
Asset impairments
Earnings from operations
$
5,562.7
$
5,413.1
76.5
908.4
874.5
12.0
886.5
—
21.9
80.5
889.5
832.9
1.6
834.5
1.7
53.3
2.8%
(5.2)
2.1
5.0
NM
6.2
(100.0)
(59.1)
3.8%
(2.3)
3.2
6.0
NM
7.3
Gross profit rate
16.3%
16.4%
(0.1) pts.
Expense rates (excluding restructuring charges):
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Return on sales
Conversion rate
15.7
96.3
0.4
2.4
15.4
93.6
1.0
6.0
0.3
2.7
(0.6)
(3.6)
Total Company revenue from services for 2014 was up 2.8% in comparison to 2013, and 3.8% on a constant currency basis.
This reflected growth in OCG, as well as increased bill rates in Americas Commercial and hours worked in the EMEA and
APAC regions. CC changes in revenue during 2014 were largely driven by changes in the Russian ruble, Canadian dollar,
Australian dollar and Brazilian real.
The gross profit rate was down 10 basis points on a year-over-year basis. Decreases in the gross profit rate in EMEA, APAC
and OCG were partially offset by an increase in the Americas gross profit rate.
SG&A expenses excluding restructuring costs increased 5.0% year over year as a result of investments in our PT and OCG
businesses, as well as merit increases. Included in SG&A expenses for 2013 is $3.0 million for a settlement with the state of
Delaware related to an unclaimed property examination. Restructuring costs in 2014 include $9.9 million related to the Plan
completed in the fourth quarter of 2014, $0.8 million of costs incurred for exiting the staffing business in Sweden, and $1.3
million related to closing branches in Australia and consolidating back office functions in Australia and New Zealand.
Restructuring costs in 2013 primarily relate to severance costs incurred from the Company’s decision to exit the OCG
executive search business operating in Germany.
Asset impairments in 2013 represent the write-off of the carrying value of long-lived assets related to the decision to exit the
executive search business operating in Germany.
Income tax benefit for 2014 was $7.1 million, compared to a benefit of $10.1 million for 2013. The decrease in income tax
benefit is primarily due to U.S. work opportunity credits, with 2013 including credits related to employees hired in 2012 due to
the expiration of the credit for most employees hired after 2011, and retroactive reinstatement in January, 2013. Accordingly,
we did not record work opportunity credits for most employees hired in 2012 until 2013, increasing 2013 credits by $9.3
million. 2014 income taxes were also impacted by lower pretax earnings.
Diluted earnings per share for 2014 were $0.61, as compared to $1.54 for 2013.
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Revenue from services
Staffing fee-based income
Gross profit
Total SG&A expenses
Earnings from operations
Gross profit rate
Expense rates:
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Return on sales
Total Americas
(Dollars in millions)
2014
2013
Change
$
3,565.6
$
3,513.4
30.0
535.5
446.8
88.7
27.7
525.3
419.8
105.5
1.5%
8.0
2.0
6.5
(15.9)
CC
Change
2.2%
9.1
2.6
7.1
15.0%
14.9%
0.1
pts.
12.5
83.5
2.5
11.9
79.9
3.0
0.6
3.6
(0.5)
The change in Americas revenue is primarily the result of a 2% increase in average bill rates. Americas represented 64% of
total Company revenue for 2014 and 65% for 2013.
Revenue in our Commercial segment was up 3% and our PT revenue was down 1% in comparison to 2013. The increase in
revenue in Commercial was due to increased revenue in our educational staffing business as a result of new customer wins,
partially offset by revenue decreases in our office clerical and light industrial businesses. In the PT segment, we continued to
see declines in revenue in our IT and finance products, partially offset by growth in revenue in our science and engineering
products.
The increase in the gross profit rate was due to customer mix in Commercial and improved pricing in PT, partially offset by
higher workers’ compensation cost. In Commercial, higher margin local business grew at a faster rate than large accounts. In
PT, positive pricing adjustments for certain large customers drove an improvement in the gross profit rate.
SG&A expenses were up 6.5% in comparison to 2013. This increase is attributable to last year’s annual salary increases,
increased incentive payments, additional recruiting and sourcing costs, and the planned investments for additional headcount in
sales and recruiting staff, primarily for our PT segment. All of these increases were partially offset by the early benefits of our
Plan. Included in SG&A expenses for 2013 is $3.0 million for a settlement with the state of Delaware related to an unclaimed
property examination.
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Revenue from services
Staffing fee-based income
Gross profit
SG&A expenses excluding restructuring charges
Restructuring charges
Total SG&A expenses
Earnings from operations
Gross profit rate
Expense rates (excluding restructuring charges):
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Return on sales
Total EMEA
(Dollars in millions)
$
2014
1,085.0
30.8
173.5
160.6
0.8
161.4
12.1
$
2013
1,057.2
34.8
176.2
164.3
0.4
164.7
11.5
Change
2.6%
(11.4)
(1.6)
(2.3)
60.5
(2.1)
5.5
CC
Change
4.0%
(7.3)
0.1
(0.4)
62.7
(0.1)
16.0%
16.7%
(0.7) pts.
14.8
92.5
1.1
15.5
93.2
1.1
(0.7)
(0.7)
—
The change in EMEA revenue from services reflected a 5% increase in hours worked, partially offset by a 1% decrease in
average bill rates on a CC basis. The increase in hours was due primarily to Portugal, reflecting improved volume with existing
customers, new customers and targeted investments. EMEA represented 20% of total Company revenue for both 2014 and
2013.
The EMEA gross profit rate decreased primarily due to a decline in staffing fee-based income and a decline in the temporary
gross profit rates. These declines each negatively impacted the gross profit rate by approximately 45 basis points. Staffing fee-
based income declined in both Commercial and PT due to the weak economic environment, especially during the second half of
the year. Most countries posted declines, with the exception of France and Italy. The decline in the temporary gross profit rate
was driven by unfavorable country mix and, to a lesser extent, customer mix, as well as the reversal of previously accrued
training costs for temporary employees in the Netherlands in the second quarter of 2013. The effect of this reversal accounted
for approximately 10 basis points. These declines were partially offset by the effect of the CICE tax credit in France. This
credit, which is recorded in cost of services and totaled $8.3 million in 2014 and $5.5 million in 2013, improved the year-over-
year gross profit rate by approximately 25 basis points.
SG&A expenses excluding restructuring declined due to headquarters cost reduction and operational productivity, partially
offset by targeted PT investments in selected countries. Restructuring costs recorded in 2014 reflect costs incurred for exiting
the staffing business in Sweden. Restructuring costs recorded in 2013 reflect favorable adjustments to prior restructuring costs,
primarily in France and Italy.
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Total APAC
(Dollars in millions)
Revenue from services
Staffing fee-based income
Gross profit
SG&A expenses excluding restructuring charges
Restructuring charges
Total SG&A expenses
Earnings from operations
2014
2013
Change
$
392.2
$
382.7
15.7
60.2
56.4
1.3
57.7
2.5
18.0
63.3
60.2
0.3
60.5
2.8
2.5%
(13.1)
(4.8)
(6.3)
373.4
(4.5)
(11.0)
CC
Change
6.0%
(9.8)
(1.4)
(2.8)
387.1
(0.8)
Gross profit rate
15.4%
16.5%
(1.1) pts.
Expense rates (excluding restructuring charges):
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Return on sales
14.4
93.6
0.6
15.7
95.1
0.7
(1.3)
(1.5)
(0.1)
The change in total APAC revenue from services reflected a 10% increase in hours worked, partially offset by a 3% decrease in
average bill rates on a CC basis. The increase in hours worked was due to higher hours in India. The decrease in average bill
rates was mainly due to country mix, with bill rates in India lower than the region’s average. APAC revenue represented 7% of
total Company revenue for both 2014 and 2013.
The decrease in the gross profit rate was due to decreases in temporary margins and staffing fee-based income, which reduced
the gross profit rate by approximately 65 and 70 basis points, respectively. Staffing fee-based income decreased by 11% in
Singapore, due to high staff turnover, and by 20% in Australia, due to the weaker economic climate. The reduction in
temporary margins is due to the increasing proportion of large accounts that have lower margins, as well as the effect of
favorable adjustments to workers’ compensation reserves in Australia recorded in 2013. The favorable adjustments to workers’
compensation reserves, which were recorded in cost of services, totaled $1.3 million and accounted for 30 basis points of the
year-over-year decline in the APAC region gross profit rate. These decreases were partially offset by the effect of a wage credit
in Singapore, which totaled $2.2 million in 2014 and $0.7 million in 2013. This amount, which was recorded in cost of
services and represents additional credits received for 2013 and 2014, partially offset the year-over-year decline in the APAC
region gross profit rate by approximately 40 basis points.
Restructuring charges in 2014 relate to costs for exiting branches in Australia and consolidating back office functions in
Australia and New Zealand. The decline in SG&A expenses excluding restructuring costs was the result of consolidating the
Australia and New Zealand management in the prior year and lower country headquarters costs across the region, partially
offset by investments in Singapore, Malaysia and India.
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OCG
(Dollars in millions)
Revenue from services
Gross profit
SG&A expenses excluding restructuring charges
Restructuring charges
Total SG&A expenses
Asset impairments
Earnings from operations
2014
2013
Change
$
$
586.8
143.6
127.3
—
127.3
—
16.3
509.5
128.2
110.6
0.9
111.5
1.7
15.0
15.2%
12.0
15.1
(100.0)
14.3
(100.0)
7.3
Gross profit rate
24.5%
25.2%
(0.7) pts.
Expense rates (excluding restructuring charges):
% of revenue
% of gross profit
Return on sales
21.7
88.7
2.8
21.7
86.3
3.0
—
2.4
(0.2)
CC
Change
15.7%
12.4
15.8
(100.0)
15.0
Revenue from services in the OCG segment increased during 2014 due to growth in all key practice areas: CWO, RPO and
BPO practice areas. Revenue in CWO, which includes PPO, grew by 16% year over year, RPO revenue increased by 17% and
BPO revenue grew by 16% year over year. The revenue growth was due to expansion of programs with existing and the
acquisition of new customers. OCG revenue represented 11% of total Company revenue for 2014 and 9% for 2013.
The OCG gross profit rate decreased primarily in CWO and BPO, partially offset by an increase in RPO. CWO experienced
growth in PPO, a lower margin business. The BPO gross profit rate declined due to a price decrease in one of our large
accounts and customer mix in our legal managed project business, partly offset by improved gross profit rates in KellyConnect.
The increase in the gross profit rate in RPO is due to favorable customer mix.
The increase in SG&A expenses excluding restructuring is primarily a result of costs associated with increased volume with
existing customers, implementation costs of new customers and planned investments. Asset impairments and restructuring
charges in 2013 represent costs associated with the Company’s decision to exit the executive search business operating in
Germany.
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Results of Operations
Financial Condition
Historically, we have financed our operations through cash generated by operating activities and access to credit markets. Our
working capital requirements are primarily generated from temporary employee payroll and customer accounts receivable.
Since receipts from customers generally lag payroll to temporary employees, working capital requirements increase
substantially in periods of growth. Conversely, when economic activity slows, working capital requirements may substantially
decrease. As highlighted in the consolidated statements of cash flows, our liquidity and available capital resources are
impacted by four key components: cash and equivalents, operating activities, investing activities and financing activities.
Cash and Equivalents
Cash and equivalents totaled $42.2 million at year-end 2015, compared to $83.1 million at year-end 2014. As further described
below, during 2015, we generated $23.5 million of cash from operating activities, used $17.6 million of cash for investing
activities and used $42.2 million in cash for financing activities. The decrease in balance of cash and equivalents from 2014 to
2015 is due to effective cash management.
Operating Activities
In 2015, we generated $23.5 million of net cash from operating activities, as compared to using $70.0 million in 2014 and
generating $115.3 million in 2013. The change from 2014 to 2015 was primarily due to lower growth in trade accounts
receivable and improving net earnings. The change from 2013 to 2014 was primarily due to growth in trade accounts
receivable, along with the negative impact of $20.0 million related to supplier payments received at year-end 2013 which were
paid out to suppliers during the first quarter of 2014. Included in operating assets and liabilities and net cash from operating
activities for 2013 is an increase of $4.8 million related to the correction of an error from prior periods.
Trade accounts receivable totaled $1.1 billion at year-end 2015 and 2014. Global days sales outstanding (“DSO”) for the fourth
quarter were 54 days for 2015 and 2014.
Our working capital position was $411.3 million at year-end 2015, a decrease of $16.8 million from year-end 2014. The
reclassification of current deferred taxes to noncurrent deferred taxes as of the 2015 year end in accordance with the early
adoption of new accounting guidance contributed to the decrease in working capital from 2014. The current ratio (total current
assets divided by total current liabilities) was 1.5 at year-end 2015 and 2014.
Investing Activities
In 2015, we used $17.6 million of net cash for investing activities, compared to $27.2 million in 2014 and $20.8 million in
2013. Capital expenditures, which totaled $16.9 million in 2015, $21.7 million in 2014 and $20.0 million in 2013, primarily
related to the Company’s technology programs.
Investment in equity affiliate represents cash contributions to TS Kelly, our equity affiliate in which we have a 49% ownership
interest. In 2014, investment in equity affiliate includes $4.8 million for the acquisition of a China-based staffing company.
In 2013, a cash payment of $1.4 million to TS Kelly was improperly classified in operating activities in the consolidated
statements of cash flows, resulting in the understatement of operating activities and overstatement of investing activities in the
consolidated statements of cash flows for 2013.
Financing Activities
In 2015, we used $42.2 million of cash for financing activities, as compared to generating $56.6 million in 2014 and using
$43.7 million in 2013. Changes in net cash from financing activities are primarily related to short-term borrowing activities.
Debt totaled $55.5 million at year-end 2015 compared to $91.9 million at year-end 2014. Debt-to-total capital is a common
ratio to measure the relative capital structure and leverage of the Company. Our ratio of debt-to-total capital (total debt
reported on the balance sheet divided by total debt plus stockholders’ equity) was 5.8% at year-end 2015 and 9.9% at year-end
2014.
In 2015, the net change in short-term borrowings was primarily due to payments on our U.S. securitization facility. In 2014,
the net change in short-term borrowings was primarily due to $60.0 million in additional borrowings on our securitization
facility, used to fund our everyday operations, and $3.5 million in borrowings under the revolving line of credit in Brazil. In
2013, the net change in short-term borrowings was primarily due to repayments on the securitization facility funded with net
cash generated from operating activities.
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Dividends paid per common share were $0.20 in 2015, 2014 and 2013. Payments of dividends are restricted by the financial
covenants contained in our debt facilities. Details of this restriction are contained in the Debt footnote in the notes to our
consolidated financial statements.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
Summarized below are our obligations and commitments to make future payments as of year-end 2015:
Operating leases
Short-term borrowings
Accrued insurance
Accrued retirement benefits
Other long-term liabilities
Uncertain income tax positions
Purchase obligations
Total
Less than
1 year
1-3 Years
3-5 Years
More than
5 years
Payment due by period
(In millions of dollars)
$
$
83.0
55.5
66.7
154.5
8.1
1.9
40.6
32.4
55.5
26.7
14.1
1.4
0.6
25.8
$
36.6
$
12.3
$
—
18.7
27.7
2.9
0.4
14.8
—
6.7
27.9
2.5
0.2
—
1.7
—
14.6
84.8
1.3
0.7
—
Total
$
410.3
$
156.5
$
101.1
$
49.6
$
103.1
Purchase obligations above represent unconditional commitments relating primarily to voice and data communications services
and online tools which we expect to utilize generally within the next two fiscal years, in the ordinary course of business. We
have no material, unrecorded commitments, losses, contingencies or guarantees associated with any related parties or
unconsolidated entities.
Liquidity
We expect to meet our ongoing short-term and long-term cash requirements principally through cash generated from
operations, available cash and equivalents, securitization of customer receivables and committed unused credit facilities.
Additional funding sources could include public or private bonds, asset-based lending, additional bank facilities, issuance of
equity or other sources.
We utilize intercompany loans, dividends, capital contributions and redemptions to effectively manage our cash on a global
basis. We periodically review our foreign subsidiaries’ cash balances and projected cash needs. As part of those reviews, we
may identify cash that we feel should be repatriated to optimize the Company’s overall capital structure. At the present time,
these reviews have not resulted in any specific plans to repatriate a majority of our international cash balances. We expect
much of our international cash will be needed to fund working capital growth in our local operations. The majority of our
international cash is concentrated in a cash pooling arrangement (the “Cash Pool”) and is available to fund general corporate
needs internationally. The Cash Pool is a set of cash accounts maintained with a single bank that must, as a whole, maintain at
least a zero balance; individual accounts may be positive or negative. This allows countries with excess cash to invest and
countries with cash needs to utilize the excess cash.
We manage our cash and debt very closely to optimize our capital structure. As our cash balances build, we tend to pay down
debt as appropriate. Conversely, when working capital needs grow, we tend to use corporate cash and cash available in the
Cash Pool first, and then access our borrowing facilities.
At year-end 2015, we had $200.0 million of available capacity on our $200.0 million revolving credit facility and $51.0 million
of available capacity on our $150.0 million securitization facility. The securitization facility carried $50.0 million of short-term
borrowings and $49.0 million of standby letters of credit related to workers’ compensation. Together, the revolving credit and
securitization facilities provide the Company with committed funding capacity that may be used for general corporate purposes.
While we believe these facilities will cover our working capital needs over the short term, if economic conditions or operating
results change significantly, we may need to seek additional sources of funds. Throughout 2015 and as of the 2015 year end, we
met the debt covenants related to our revolving credit facility and securitization facility. We intend to refinance our
securitization facility, which expires on December 9, 2016, on or before the due date.
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At year-end 2015, we also had additional unsecured, uncommitted short-term credit facilities totaling $16.3 million, under
which we had borrowed $5.5 million. Details of our debt facilities as of the 2015 year end are contained in the Debt footnote in
the notes to our consolidated financial statements.
We monitor the credit ratings of our major banking partners on a regular basis and have regular discussions with them. Based
on our reviews and communications, we believe the risk of one or more of our banks not being able to honor commitments is
insignificant. We also review the ratings and holdings of our money market funds and other investment vehicles regularly to
ensure high credit quality and access to our invested cash.
Critical Accounting Estimates
We prepare our consolidated 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 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.
Workers’ Compensation
In the U.S., we have a combination of insurance and self-insurance contracts under which we effectively bear the first $1.0
million of risk per single accident. There is no aggregate limitation on our per-risk exposure under these insurance and self-
insurance programs. 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; reserving practices of our third party
claims administrators; performance of our medical cost management and return to work programs; changes in our territory and
business line mix; and current legal, economic and regulatory factors such as industry estimates of medical cost trends. Where
appropriate, multiple generally accepted actuarial techniques are applied and tested in the course of preparing our estimates.
When claims exceed the applicable loss limit or self-insured retention and realization of recovery of the claim from existing
insurance policies is deemed probable, we record a receivable from the insurance company for the excess amount.
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 reasonable, there can be no assurance 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, net of
related receivables which are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and other assets in the consolidated balance
sheet, was $57.3 million and $57.6 million at year-end 2015 and 2014, respectively.
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 generally
accepted accounting principles, which require that a position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return be recognized in the
consolidated financial statements when it is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than fifty percent) the position
would be sustained upon examination by tax authorities who 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 accruals and changes to accruals that we consider appropriate, as well as related
interest and penalties. A number of years may lapse 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 generally accepted accounting principles. Favorable or
unfavorable adjustments of the accrual for any particular issue would be recognized as an increase or decrease to our income
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tax expense in the period of a change in facts and circumstances. Our current tax accruals are presented in the consolidated
balance sheet within income and other taxes and long-term tax accruals are presented in the consolidated 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 consolidated
financial statements. As a result, the income tax expense reflected in our consolidated financial statements is different than the
liability reported in our tax return. Some of these differences are permanent, which are not deductible or taxable on our tax
return, and some are temporary differences, which give rise to 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 consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements. Our net deferred tax asset is recorded using currently enacted tax laws, and
may need to be adjusted in the event tax laws change.
The U.S. work opportunity credit is allowed for wages earned by employees in certain targeted groups. The actual amount of
creditable wages in a particular period is estimated, since the credit is only available once an employee reaches a minimum
employment period and the employee’s inclusion in a targeted group is certified by the applicable state. As these events often
occur after the period the wages are earned, judgment is required in determining the amount of work opportunity credits
accrued for in each period. We evaluate the accrual regularly throughout the year and make adjustments as needed.
Goodwill
We test goodwill for impairment annually and whenever events or circumstances make it more likely than not that an
impairment may have occurred. Generally accepted accounting principles require that goodwill be tested for impairment at a
reporting unit level. We have determined that our reporting units are the same as our operating and reportable segments. If we
have determined it is more likely than not the fair value for one or more reporting units is greater than their carrying value, we
may use a qualitative assessment for the annual impairment test.
In conducting the qualitative assessment, we assess the totality of relevant events and circumstances that affect the fair value or
carrying value of the reporting unit. Such events and circumstances may include macroeconomic conditions, industry and
competitive environment conditions, overall financial performance, reporting unit specific events and market considerations.
We may also consider recent valuations of the reporting unit, including the magnitude of the difference between the most recent
fair value estimate and the carrying value, as well as both positive and adverse events and circumstances, and the extent to
which each of the events and circumstances identified may affect the comparison of a reporting unit’s fair value with its
carrying value.
For reporting units where the qualitative assessment is not used, goodwill is tested for impairment using a two-step process. In
the first step, the estimated fair value of a reporting unit is compared to its carrying value. If the estimated 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 estimated fair value of reporting units, we primarily relied on an income approach.
Under the income approach, estimated 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 reporting unit being
measured. Estimated future cash flows are based on our internal projection model. 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.
If the carrying value of the net assets assigned to a reporting unit exceeds the estimated 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 test for all reporting units with goodwill in the fourth quarter for the fiscal year ended
2015 and 2014 and determined that goodwill was not impaired. In both 2015 and 2014, we elected to perform a step one
quantitative assessment for the Americas Commercial, Americas PT, OCG and APAC PT reporting units.
Our step one analysis used significant assumptions by segment, including: expected future revenue and expense growth rates,
profit margins, cost of capital, discount rate and forecasted capital expenditures. Although we believe the assumptions and
estimates we have made are reasonable and appropriate, different assumptions and estimates could materially impact our
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reported financial results. Different assumptions of the anticipated future results and growth 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. As a measure of sensitivity, all four reporting units have an estimated fair value that is at least double the carrying value
in 2015. In addition, reducing our revenue growth rate assumptions by more than 60% would not result in the estimated fair
value falling below book value for all four reporting units.
At year-end 2015 and 2014, total goodwill amounted to $90.3 million for each year (see the Goodwill footnote in the notes to
our consolidated 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,
discussions with our outside counsel, results of similar litigation and, in the case of class action lawsuits, participation rates.
The required accruals may change in the future due to new developments in each matter. For further discussion, see the
Contingencies footnote in the notes to our consolidated financial statements. At year-end 2015 and 2014, the gross accrual for
litigation costs amounted to $9.9 million and $5.7 million, respectively, which are included in accounts payable and accrued
liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts Receivable
We make ongoing estimates relating to the collectibility of our trade 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
historical 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 SG&A
expenses in the period in which we made such a determination. In addition, for billing adjustments related to errors, service
issues and compromises on billing disputes, 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, and we would record a credit or charge to revenue from services in the period in
which we made such a determination. As of year-end 2015 and 2014, the allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable was
$10.5 million and $10.7 million, respectively.
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NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
See New Accounting Pronouncements footnote in the notes to our consolidated financial statements presented in Part II, Item 8
of this report for a description of new accounting pronouncements.
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, including oral statements or
other written materials released to the public, are also forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on
current expectations and projections about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about our
Company and economic and market factors in the countries in which we do business, among other things. These statements are
not guarantees of future performance, and we have no specific intention to update these statements.
Actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in forward-looking statements due to a
number of factors. The principal important risk factors that could cause our actual performance and future events and actions
to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, competitive market pressures
including pricing and technology introductions, changing market and economic conditions, our ability to achieve our business
strategy, the risk of damage to our brand, the risk our intellectual assets could be infringed upon or compromised, our ability to
successfully develop new service offerings, our exposure to risks associated with services outside traditional staffing, including
business process outsourcing, our increasing dependency on third parties for the execution of critical functions, the risks
associated with past and future acquisitions, exposure to risks associated with investments in equity affiliates, material changes
in demand from or loss of large corporate customers, risks associated with conducting business in foreign countries, including
foreign currency fluctuations, availability of full-time employees to lead complex talent supply chain sales and operations,
availability of temporary workers with appropriate skills required by customers, liabilities for employment-related claims and
losses, including class action lawsuits and collective actions, the risk of cyber attacks or other breaches of network or
information technology security as well as risks associated with compliance on data privacy, our ability to sustain critical
business applications through our key data centers, our ability to effectively implement and manage our information technology
programs, our ability to maintain adequate financial and management processes and controls, impairment charges triggered by
adverse industry developments or operational circumstances, unexpected changes in claim trends on workers’ compensation,
disability and medical benefit plans, the impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on our business, the impact of
changes in laws and regulations (including federal, state and international tax laws), the risk of additional tax or unclaimed
property liabilities in excess of our estimates, our ability to maintain specified financial covenants in our bank facilities to
continue to access credit markets, and other risks, uncertainties and factors discussed in this report and in our other filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from any forward looking statements contained
herein, and we have no intention to update these statements. Certain risk factors are discussed more fully under “Risk Factors”
in Part I, Item 1A of this report.
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
We are exposed to foreign currency risk primarily related to our foreign subsidiaries. Exchange rates impact the U.S. dollar
value of our reported earnings, our investments in subsidiaries, local currency denominated borrowings and intercompany
transactions with and between subsidiaries. Our foreign subsidiaries primarily derive revenues and incur expenses within a
single country and currency which, as a result, provide a natural hedge against currency risks in connection with normal
business operations. Accordingly, changes in foreign currency rates vs. the U.S. dollar generally do not impact local cash
flows. Intercompany transactions which create foreign currency risk include services, royalties, loans, contributions and
distributions.
In addition, we are exposed to interest rate risks through our use of the multi-currency line of credit and other borrowings. A
hypothetical fluctuation of 10% of market interest rates would not have had a material impact on 2015 earnings.
Marketable equity investments, representing our available-for-sale investment in Temp Holdings, are stated at fair value and
marked to market through stockholders’ equity, net of tax. Impairments in value below historical cost, if any, deemed to be
other than temporary, would be expensed in the consolidated statement of earnings. See the Fair Value Measurements footnote
in the notes to our consolidated financial statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion.
We are exposed to market risk as a result of our obligation to pay benefits under our nonqualified deferred compensation plan
and our related investments in company-owned variable universal life insurance policies. The obligation to employees
increases and decreases based on movements in the equity and debt markets. The investments in mutual funds, as part of the
company-owned variable universal life insurance policies, are designed to mitigate, but not eliminate, this risk with offsetting
gains and losses.
Overall, our holdings and positions in market risk-sensitive instruments do not subject us to material risk.
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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 46 of
this filing and are presented in pages 47-75.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE.
None.
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 at a reasonable assurance level.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management’s report on internal control over financial reporting is presented preceding the consolidated financial statements
on page 47 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 January 3, 2016, as stated in their report which appears herein.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fourth fiscal quarter that have
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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 41,
and “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics,” which is included on page 42, (Item 10), and except as set forth under the title
“Equity Compensation Plan Information,” which is included on page 42, (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.
The following individuals serve as executive officers of the Company as of January 3, 2016:
Name/Office
Carl T. Camden
President and
Chief Executive Officer
George S. Corona
Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer
Teresa S. Carroll
Senior Vice President and General
Manager, Global Talent Solutions
Peter W. Quigley
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and
Chief Administrative Officer
Antonina M. Ramsey
Senior Vice President
Natalia A. Shuman
Senior Vice President and
General Manager,
EMEA / APAC
Age
61
57
50
54
61
42
Served as an
Officer Since
1995
Business Experience
During Last 5 Years
Served as officer of the Company.
2000
Served as officer of the Company.
2000
Served as officer of the Company.
2004
Served as officer of the Company.
1992
2007
Served as officer of the Company.
Served as officer of the Company.
Olivier G. Thirot
Senior Vice President and
and Chief Financial Officer
2008
54
Laura S. Lockhart
Vice President, Corporate Controller
and Chief Accounting Officer
2008
46
Served as officer of the Company.
Served as officer of the Company.
41
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 and 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 77. 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 Class A 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 2015.
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)
12,000
$
27.24
3,038,033
Equity compensation plans not approved by security
holders (3)
—
—
—
Total
(1)
12,000
$
27.24
3,038,033
The equity compensation plans approved by our stockholders include our Equity Incentive Plan, Non-Employee
Directors Stock Option Plan and Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan.
The number of shares to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights excludes 885,882 shares
of restricted stock, 287,896 shares of financial measure performance awards earned but not yet vested and 250,000
shares of total shareholder return performance awards at maximum level (200%) granted to employees and not yet
earned or vested at January 3, 2016.
(2)
The Equity Incentive Plan provides that the maximum number of shares available for grants, including stock options
and restricted stock, is 15 percent of the outstanding Class A common stock, adjusted for plan activity over the
preceding five years.
The Non-Employee Directors 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 Directors Stock 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 January 3, 2016
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three fiscal years ended January 3, 2016
Consolidated Balance Sheets at January 3, 2016 and December 28, 2014
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three fiscal years ended January 3, 2016
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three fiscal years ended January 3, 2016
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(2) Financial Statement Schedule -
For the three fiscal years ended January 3, 2016:
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 76, which is incorporated herein by
reference.
(b) The Index to Exhibits and required Exhibits are included following the Financial Statement Schedule beginning at page 76
of this filing.
(c) None.
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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.
SIGNATURES
Date: February 18, 2016
KELLY SERVICES, INC.
Registrant
By
/s/ Olivier G. Thirot
Olivier G. Thirot
Senior 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 18, 2016
Date: February 18, 2016
Date: February 18, 2016
Date: February 18, 2016
Date: February 18, 2016
Date: February 18, 2016
Date: February 18, 2016
Date: February 18, 2016
Date: February 18, 2016
Date: February 18, 2016
Date: February 18, 2016
* /s/ T. E. Adderley
T. E. Adderley
Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board and
Director
* /s/ C. T. Camden
C. T. Camden
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
* /s/ C. M. Adderley
C. M. Adderley
Director
* /s/ R. S. Cubbin
R. S. Cubbin
Director
* /s/ J. E. Dutton
J. E. Dutton
Director
* /s/ T. B. Larkin
T. B. Larkin
Director
* /s/ C. L. Mallett, Jr.
C. L. Mallett, Jr.
Director
* /s/ L. A. Murphy
L. A. Murphy
Director
* /s/ D. R. Parfet
D. R. Parfet
Director
* /s/ H. Takahashi
H. Takahashi
Director
* /s/ B. J. White
B. J. White
Director
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Date: February 18, 2016
Date: February 18, 2016
Date: February 18, 2016
SIGNATURES (continued)
/s/ O. G. Thirot
O. G. Thirot
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ L. S. Lockhart
L. S. Lockhart
Vice President, Corporate Controller and
Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
*By /s/ O.G. Thirot
O.G. Thirot
Attorney-in-Fact
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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE
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 January 3, 2016
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three fiscal years ended January 3, 2016
Consolidated Balance Sheets at January 3, 2016 and December 28, 2014
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the three fiscal years ended January 3, 2016
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three fiscal years ended January 3, 2016
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Financial Statement Schedule - Schedule II - Valuation Reserves
Page Reference
in Report on
Form 10-K
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
75
46
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
January 3, 2016. 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 (2013).
Based on our assessment, management determined that, as of January 3, 2016, 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 January 3, 2016 has been audited by
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears on page
48.
47
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of Kelly Services, Inc.:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying index appearing under Item 15(a)(1) present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Kelly Services, Inc. and its subsidiaries at January 3, 2016 and
December 28, 2014, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended
January 3, 2016 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 accompanying index 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
January 3, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) 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 the accompanying 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.
As discussed in Note 13 to the financial statements, Income Taxes, the company has changed its method of accounting for
deferred tax assets and liabilities for the year ended January 3, 2016 due to the adoption of ASU 2017-15, Income Taxes (Topic
740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes.
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, Michigan
February 18, 2016
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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
2015 (1)
(In millions of dollars except per share items)
2014
2013
Revenue from services
$
5,518.2
$
5,562.7
$
5,413.1
Cost of services
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Asset impairments
Earnings from operations
Other expense, net
Earnings from operations before taxes
Income tax expense (benefit)
Net earnings
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Dividends per share
Average shares outstanding (millions):
Basic
Diluted
(1) Fiscal year included 53 weeks.
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
4,597.9
4,654.3
4,523.6
920.3
853.6
—
66.7
4.2
62.5
8.7
53.8
1.39
1.39
0.20
37.8
37.9
$
$
$
$
908.4
886.5
—
21.9
5.3
16.6
889.5
834.5
1.7
53.3
4.5
48.8
(7.1)
(10.1)
$
$
$
$
23.7
0.61
0.61
0.20
37.5
37.5
58.9
1.54
1.54
0.20
37.3
37.3
$
$
$
$
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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net earnings
$
53.8
$
23.7
$
58.9
2015 (1)
2014
2013
(In millions of dollars)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense of
$0.4 million and $0.6 million and tax benefit of $0.0 million,
respectively
Less: Reclassification adjustments included in net earnings
Foreign currency translation adjustments
(19.4)
(0.2)
(19.6)
(20.2)
(0.9)
(21.1)
Unrealized gains on investment, net of tax expense of $15.8
million, $8.2 million and $16.2 million, respectively
28.6
11.5
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax expense of $0.0 million,
$0.0 million and $0.2 million, respectively
Less: Reclassification adjustments included in net earnings
Pension liability adjustments
Other comprehensive income (loss)
0.5
0.1
0.6
9.6
(0.8)
0.1
(0.7)
(10.3)
Comprehensive Income
$
63.4
$
13.4
$
(6.7)
(0.1)
(6.8)
31.2
1.4
0.2
1.6
26.0
84.9
(1) Fiscal year included 53 weeks.
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and equivalents
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $10.5 million and $10.7 million,
respectively
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Deferred taxes
Total current assets
Property and Equipment:
Property and equipment
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:
Accrued insurance
Accrued retirement benefits
Other long-term liabilities
Total noncurrent liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (See Commitments and Contingencies footnotes)
Stockholders’ Equity:
Capital stock, $1.00 par value
Class A common stock, shares issued 36.6 million at 2015 and 2014
Class B common stock, shares issued 3.5 million at 2015 and 2014
Treasury stock, at cost
Class A common stock, 2.1 million shares at 2015 and 2.4 million at 2014
Class B common stock
Paid-in capital
Earnings invested in the business
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Total stockholders’ equity
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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2015
2014
(In millions of dollars)
$
42.2
$
83.1
1,139.1
45.8
—
1,227.1
361.8
(272.9)
88.9
189.3
90.3
344.0
1,939.6
55.5
405.5
268.1
26.7
60.0
815.8
40.0
141.0
47.4
228.4
$
$
36.6
3.5
(43.7)
(0.6)
25.4
813.5
60.7
895.4
1,939.6
$
1,122.8
47.9
34.4
1,288.2
360.0
(267.0)
93.0
146.3
90.3
300.1
1,917.9
91.9
364.0
308.5
26.9
68.8
860.1
43.9
140.8
39.4
224.1
36.6
3.5
(49.2)
(0.6)
24.9
767.4
51.1
833.7
1,917.9
$
$
$
KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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
Issuance of restricted stock and other
Balance at end of year
Class B common stock
Balance at beginning of year
Issuance of restricted stock and other
Balance at end of year
Paid-in Capital
Balance at beginning of year
Issuance of restricted stock and other
Balance at end of year
Earnings Invested in the Business
Balance at beginning of year
Net earnings
Dividends
Balance at end of year
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Balance at beginning of year
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Balance at end of year
2015 (1)
2014
2013
(In millions of dollars)
$
36.6
$
36.6
$
—
36.6
3.5
—
3.5
(49.2)
5.5
(43.7)
(0.6)
—
(0.6)
24.9
0.5
25.4
767.4
53.8
(7.7)
813.5
51.1
9.6
60.7
—
36.6
3.5
—
3.5
(55.6)
6.4
(49.2)
(0.6)
—
(0.6)
26.0
(1.1)
24.9
751.3
23.7
(7.6)
767.4
61.4
(10.3)
51.1
Stockholders’ Equity at end of year
$
895.4
$
833.7
$
(1) Fiscal year included 53 weeks.
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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36.6
—
36.6
3.5
—
3.5
(61.0)
5.4
(55.6)
(0.6)
—
(0.6)
27.1
(1.1)
26.0
700.0
58.9
(7.6)
751.3
35.4
26.0
61.4
822.6
KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings
Noncash adjustments:
Impairment of assets
Depreciation and amortization
Provision for bad debts
Stock-based compensation
Deferred income taxes
Other, net
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Net cash from (used in) operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures
Investment in equity affiliate
Other investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net change in short-term borrowings
Dividend payments
Other financing activities
Net cash (used in) from financing activities
Effect of exchange rates on cash and equivalents
Net change in cash and equivalents
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year
2015 (1)
2014
(In millions of dollars)
2013
$
53.8
$
23.7
$
58.9
—
22.3
3.7
6.1
(11.8)
(4.7)
(45.9)
23.5
(16.9)
(0.5)
(0.2)
(17.6)
(34.7)
(7.7)
0.2
(42.2)
(4.6)
(40.9)
83.1
—
21.7
5.3
5.3
(26.8)
(2.2)
(97.0)
(70.0)
(21.7)
(5.7)
0.2
(27.2)
63.9
(7.6)
0.3
56.6
(2.0)
(42.6)
125.7
1.7
20.4
2.0
3.8
(31.3)
0.6
59.2
115.3
(20.0)
—
(0.8)
(20.8)
(35.8)
(7.6)
(0.3)
(43.7)
(1.4)
49.4
76.3
Cash and equivalents at end of year
$
42.2
$
83.1
$
125.7
(1) Fiscal year included 53 weeks.
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Operations Kelly Services, Inc. is a global workforce solutions provider operating throughout the world.
Fiscal Year The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Sunday nearest to December 31. The three most recent years ended on
January 3, 2016 (2015, which contained 53 weeks), December 28, 2014 (2014, which contained 52 weeks) and December 29,
2013 (2013, which contained 52 weeks). The Company’s operations in Brazil are accounted for on a one-month lag. The
Company’s equity investment in TS Kelly Workforce Solutions is accounted for on a one-quarter lag (see Investment in Equity
Affiliate footnote). Any material transactions in the intervening period are disclosed or accounted for in the current reporting
period. Period costs included in selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) 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. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. All
intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Available-For-Sale Investment The Company’s available-for-sale investment, as further described in the Fair Value
Measurements footnote, is 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 losses and declines in value below cost
judged to be other-than-temporary, if any, are included as a component of asset impairments expense in the consolidated
statement of earnings. The fair value of the available-for-sale investment is based on quoted market prices.
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 tax,
where applicable, are reported as accumulated foreign currency translation 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 or contract employees.
Revenue from permanent placement services is recognized at the time the permanent placement candidate begins full-time
employment. Revenue from other fee-based services is recognized when the services are provided. Revenues from sales of
services and the related direct costs are recorded in accordance with the accounting guidance on reporting revenue gross as a
principal versus net as an agent. When we act as an agent, we report the revenues on a net basis. Provisions for sales
allowances (billing adjustments related to errors, service issues and compromises on billing disputes), based on historical
experience, are recognized at the time the related sale is recognized as a reduction in revenue from services.
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 SG&A expenses for the portion of the adjustment relating to uncollectible
accounts receivable, and a charge or credit to revenue from services for the portion of the adjustment relating to sales
allowances.
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
service bonus and holiday pay, and workers’ compensation costs. These costs differ fundamentally from SG&A expenses in
that they arise specifically from the action of providing our services to customers whereas SG&A costs are incurred regardless
of whether or not we place temporary employees with our customers.
Advertising Expenses Advertising expenses, which are expensed as incurred and are included in SG&A expenses, were $7.6
million in 2015, $9.7 million in 2014 and $8.9 million in 2013.
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 consolidated 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 fair value. The Company considers securities with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash and equivalents.
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Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their
estimated useful lives. Cost and 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
Total property and equipment
$
$
2015
2014
(In millions of dollars)
$
3.8
2.5
60.2
229.5
34.0
31.8
Life
—
—
15 to 45 years
3 to 12 years
3.8
6.9
59.7
221.7
years
5
34.1
33.8 The lesser of the life
of the lease or 5
years.
361.8
$
360.0
The Company capitalizes external costs and internal payroll costs directly incurred in the development of software for internal
use as required by the Internal-Use Software Subtopic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting
Standards Codification (“ASC”). Work in process represents capitalized costs for internal use software not yet in service.
Depreciation expense was $21.4 million for 2015, $20.3 million for 2014 and $18.4 million for 2013.
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 consolidated balance sheet and as
operating cash flows in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
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 recorded at estimated fair value at the date of acquisition and are
amortized over their respective useful lives (from 3 to 15 years) on a straight-line basis or, if appropriate, on an accelerated
basis commensurate with the related cash flows.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Goodwill 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 the asset group’s
carrying amount, in which the long-lived asset being tested for impairment resides, the asset is written down to its estimated
fair value. Assets to be disposed of by sale, if any, are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or estimated fair value less
cost to sell.
We test goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level annually and whenever events or circumstances make it more likely
than not that an impairment may have occurred. We have determined that our reporting units are the same as our operating and
reportable segments based on our organizational structure and the financial information that is provided to and reviewed by the
chief operating decision makers (“CODM”). We may use a qualitative assessment for one or more reporting units for the
annual goodwill impairment test if we have determined that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit(s)
is more than their carrying value.
For reporting units where the qualitative assessment is not used, goodwill is tested for impairment using a two-step process. In
the first step, the estimated fair value of a reporting unit is compared to its carrying value. If the estimated 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.
If the carrying value of the net assets assigned to a reporting unit exceeds the estimated 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. 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.
Accounts Payable Included in accounts payable are outstanding checks in excess of funds on deposit. Such amounts totaled
$4.4 million and $28.7 million at year-end 2015 and 2014, respectively.
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Accrued Payroll and Related Taxes Included in accrued payroll and related taxes are outstanding checks in excess of funds
on deposit. Such amounts totaled $4.9 million and $6.7 million at year-end 2015 and 2014, respectively. Payroll taxes for
temporary employees 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.
The U.S. work opportunity credit is allowed for wages earned by employees in certain targeted groups. The actual amount of
creditable wages in a particular period is estimated, since the credit is only available once an employee reaches a minimum
employment period and the employee’s inclusion in a targeted group is certified by the applicable state. As these events often
occur after the period the wages are earned, judgment is required in determining the amount of work opportunity credits
accrued for in each period. We evaluate the accrual regularly throughout the year and make adjustments as needed.
Uncertain tax positions that are taken or expected to be taken in a tax return are 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.
Stock-Based Compensation The Company may grant restricted stock awards and units (collectively, “restricted stock”), stock
options (both incentive and nonqualified), stock appreciation rights and performance awards to key employees associated with
the Company’s Class A stock. The Company utilizes the market price on the date of grant as the fair value for restricted stock
and the market price on the date of grant less the present value of the expected dividends not received during the vesting period
for performance awards. The Company also estimates a fair value of performance awards related to relative total shareholder
return using a Monte Carlo simulation model. The Company estimates 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 SG&A expense in the Company’s consolidated statements of earnings.
Earnings Per Share Restricted stock that entitle their holders to receive nonforfeitable dividends before vesting are considered
participating securities and, therefore, are included in the calculation of earnings per share using the two-class method. The
two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and
participating security according to dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Under this method,
earnings from continuing operations (or net earnings) is reduced by the amount of dividends declared, and the remaining
undistributed earnings is allocated to common stock and participating securities based on the proportion of each class’s
weighted average shares outstanding to the total weighted average shares outstanding. The calculation of diluted earnings per
share includes the effect of potential common shares outstanding in the average weighted shares outstanding.
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. When claims exceed the applicable loss limit or
self-insured retention and realization of recovery of the claim from existing insurance policies is deemed probable, the
Company records a receivable from the insurance company for the excess amount. The receivable is included in prepaid
expenses and other current assets and other assets in the consolidated balance sheet at year end. The Company regularly
updates its estimates, and the ultimate cost of these claims may be greater than or less than the established accrual.
2. Fair Value Measurements
Trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, accrued payroll and related taxes and short-term borrowings
approximate their fair values due to the short-term maturities of these assets and liabilities.
Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following tables present the assets carried at fair value as of year-end 2015 and 2014 on the consolidated balance sheet by
fair value hierarchy level, as described below.
Level 1 measurements consist of unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2
measurements include quoted prices in markets that are not active or model inputs that are observable either directly or
indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Level 3 measurements include significant unobservable inputs.
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Description
Total
Level 2
Level 1
(In millions of dollars)
Level 3
Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
As of Year-End 2015
Money market funds
Available-for-sale investment
Total assets at fair value
Description
Money market funds
Available-for-sale investment
Total assets at fair value
$
$
$
$
$
3.7
142.3
$
3.7
142.3
— $
—
146.0
$
146.0
$
— $
Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
As of Year-End 2014
Total
Level 1
Level 2
(In millions of dollars)
Level 3
$
3.3
97.9
$
3.3
97.9
— $
—
101.2
$
101.2
$
— $
—
—
—
—
—
—
Money market funds as of year-end 2015 and 2014 represent investments in money market accounts, all of which are restricted
as to use and are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet as of year-end 2015 and 2014. The valuations were
based on quoted market prices of those accounts as of the respective period end.
Available-for-sale investment represents the Company’s investment in Temp Holdings Co., Ltd. (“Temp Holdings”) and is
included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. The valuation is based on the quoted market price of Temp Holdings
stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange as of the period end. The unrealized gain, net of tax, of $28.6 million for the year ended
2015 and $11.5 million for the year ended 2014 was recorded in other comprehensive income, as well as in accumulated other
comprehensive income, a component of stockholders’ equity. The cost of this yen-denominated investment, which fluctuates
based on foreign exchange rates, was $17.2 million at year-end 2015 and 2014.
Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
We completed our annual impairment test for all reporting units in the fourth quarter for the fiscal years ended 2015 and 2014
and determined that goodwill was not impaired.
In 2015 and 2014, we elected to complete a step one quantitative test for all of our reporting units with goodwill. For both
years, the estimated fair value of each reporting unit tested exceeded its related carrying value. As a result of these qualitative
assessments, we determined it was more likely than not that the fair value of each of the reporting units was more than its
carrying value.
During 2013, a triggering event for the evaluation of certain long-lived assets for impairment occurred as the Company made
the decision to exit the executive search business operating in an asset group within Germany that was associated with the OCG
business segment. Based on the Company’s estimates as of the 2013 second quarter end, a $1.7 million reduction in the
carrying value of OCG intangible assets was recorded. The resulting expense was recorded in the asset impairments line on the
consolidated statement of earnings.
3. Restructuring
On September 15, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a management simplification restructuring plan
(“Plan”) that was subsequently communicated to Kelly personnel in October 2014. The Plan was completed during the fourth
quarter of 2014. In addition to the Plan, in 2014, restructuring costs were incurred related primarily to exiting the staffing
business in Sweden, exiting branches in Australia and consolidating back office functions in Australia and New Zealand. These
were contract termination costs which were recorded in the EMEA and APAC regions in the segment results.
Restructuring costs incurred in 2014 totaled $12.0 million. There were no restructuring costs incurred in 2015.
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A summary of our global restructuring balance sheet accrual, primarily included in accrued payroll and related taxes, is detailed
below (in millions of dollars).
Balance as of year-end 2013
Additions charged to corporate under the Plan
Additions charged to EMEA and APAC operations
Reductions for cash payments related to all restructuring activities
Balance as of year-end 2014
Reductions for cash payments related to all restructuring activities
Balance as of year-end 2015
$
$
—
9.9
2.1
(5.1)
6.9
(6.4)
0.5
The remaining balance of $0.5 million as of year-end 2015 primarily represents severance costs and the majority is expected to
be paid in the first quarter of 2016. No additional charges are expected to be incurred related to the Plan or to activities in
Sweden, Australia and New Zealand.
4. Investment in Equity Affiliate
We have a 49% ownership interest in TS Kelly Workforce Solutions (“TS Kelly”). The operating results of our interest in TS
Kelly are accounted for on a one-quarter lag under the equity method and are recorded in other expense, net in the consolidated
statement of earnings (see Other Expense, Net footnote).
The total investment in TS Kelly was $9.4 million as of year-end 2015 and $9.6 million as of year-end 2014. In 2015, we made
cash contributions to TS Kelly totaling $0.5 million. In 2014, we made net cash contributions and loans to TS Kelly totaling
$5.7 million, which includes $4.8 million for the acquisition of a China-based staffing company. In 2013, we made a loan to
TS Kelly of $1.4 million, which was subsequently capitalized in 2014. The amount due to or due from TS Kelly was
immaterial as of year-end 2015 and 2014.
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5. Goodwill
There were no changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill for the fiscal year 2015 as shown in the table below.
As of Year-End 2014
As of Year-End 2015
Goodwill,
Gross
Accumulated
Impairment
Losses
Adjustments
to
Goodwill
Goodwill,
Gross
Accumulated
Impairment
Losses
Goodwill,
Net
(In millions of dollars)
Americas
Americas
Commercial
Americas PT
Total Americas
$
EMEA
EMEA Commercial
EMEA PT
Total EMEA
APAC
APAC Commercial
APAC PT
Total APAC
OCG
40.0
37.9
77.9
50.4
22.0
72.4
12.1
1.4
13.5
27.4
$
(16.4) $
— $
—
(16.4)
(50.4)
(22.0)
(72.4)
(12.1)
—
(12.1)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
40.0
37.9
77.9
(16.4) $
—
(16.4)
(50.4)
(22.0)
(72.4)
(12.1)
—
(12.1)
50.4
22.0
72.4
12.1
1.4
13.5
27.4
23.6
37.9
61.5
—
—
—
—
1.4
1.4
—
(100.9) $
27.4
90.3
Consolidated Total
$
191.2
$
(100.9) $
— $
191.2
$
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
The changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill for the fiscal year 2014 are included in the table below. Effective with the
first quarter of 2014, the project-based legal services business in the Americas PT segment was reclassified to the OCG
segment. Accordingly, the related portion of Americas PT goodwill was reclassified to OCG during the first quarter of 2014.
As of Year-End 2013
As of Year-End 2014
Goodwill,
Gross
Accumulated
Impairment
Losses
Adjustments
to
Goodwill
Goodwill,
Gross
Accumulated
Impairment
Losses
Goodwill,
Net
(In millions of dollars)
Americas
Americas
Commercial
Americas PT
Total Americas
$
EMEA
EMEA Commercial
EMEA PT
Total EMEA
APAC
APAC Commercial
APAC PT
Total APAC
OCG
40.0
39.2
79.2
50.4
22.0
72.4
12.1
1.4
13.5
26.1
$
(16.4) $
— $
—
(16.4)
(50.4)
(22.0)
(72.4)
(12.1)
—
(12.1)
—
(1.3)
(1.3)
—
—
—
—
—
—
1.3
$
40.0
37.9
77.9
(16.4) $
—
(16.4)
50.4
22.0
72.4
12.1
1.4
13.5
27.4
(50.4)
(22.0)
(72.4)
(12.1)
—
(12.1)
—
(100.9) $
23.6
37.9
61.5
—
—
—
—
1.4
1.4
27.4
90.3
Consolidated Total
$
191.2
$
(100.9) $
— $
191.2
$
6. Other Assets
Included in other assets are the following:
Deferred compensation plan (see Retirement Benefits footnote)
$
148.2
$
149.0
2015
2014
(In millions of dollars)
Available-for-sale investment (see Fair Value Measurements footnote)
Wage credit receivable
Investment in equity affiliate (see Investment in Equity Affiliate footnote)
Workers' compensation receivable
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $17.2 million in 2015 and $17.8 million
in 2014
Other
Other assets
142.3
19.9
9.4
8.2
1.3
14.7
97.9
13.6
9.6
11.5
2.7
15.8
$
344.0
$
300.1
Intangible amortization expense, which is included in SG&A expenses, was $0.9 million, $1.4 million and $2.0 million in 2015,
2014 and 2013, respectively. Wage credit receivable is related to a tax law to enhance the competitiveness of businesses in
France. Workers’ compensation receivable represents receivables from the insurance company for U.S. workers’ compensation
claims in excess of the applicable loss limits.
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7. Debt
Short-Term Debt
The Company has a $200.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) with a termination date of December 11, 2018. The
Facility allows for borrowings in various currencies and is available to be used to fund working capital, acquisitions, and
general corporate needs.
At year-end 2015, there were no borrowings under the Facility and a remaining capacity of $200.0 million. At year-end 2014,
borrowings under the Facility were $0.4 million with an interest rate of 3.75%, and the remaining borrowing capacity was
$199.6 million. To maintain availability of the funds, we pay a facility fee on the full amount of the Facility, regardless of
usage. The facility fee varies based on the Company’s leverage ratio as defined in the agreement. The Facility had a facility
fee of 20 basis points at year-end 2015 and 25 basis points at year-end 2014. The Facility’s financial covenants and restrictions
are described below, all of which were met at year-end 2015:
• We must maintain a certain minimum ratio of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and certain
cash and non-cash charges that are non-recurring in nature (“EBITDA”) to interest expense (“Interest Coverage
Ratio”) as of the end of any fiscal quarter.
• We must maintain a certain maximum ratio of total indebtedness to the sum of net worth and total indebtedness at all
times.
• Dividends, stock buybacks and similar transactions are limited to certain maximum amounts.
• We must adhere to other operating restrictions relating to the conduct of business, such as certain limitations on asset
sales and the type and scope of investments.
The Company has a Receivables Purchase Agreement with Kelly Receivables Funding, LLC, a wholly owned bankruptcy
remote special purpose subsidiary of the Company (the “Receivables Entity”), related to its $150 million, three-year,
securitization facility (“Securitization Facility”). The Receivables Purchase Agreement will terminate December 9, 2016,
unless terminated earlier pursuant to its terms.
Under the Securitization Facility, the Company will sell certain trade receivables and related rights (“Receivables”), on a
revolving basis, to the Receivables Entity. The Receivables Entity may from time to time sell an undivided variable percentage
ownership interest in the Receivables. The Securitization Facility also allows for the issuance of standby letters of credit
(“SBLC”). The Securitization Facility contains a cross-default clause that could result in termination if defaults occur under
our other loan agreements. The Securitization Facility also contains certain restrictions based on the performance of the
Receivables.
As of year-end 2015, the Securitization Facility carried $50.0 million of short-term borrowings at a rate of 0.82%, SBLCs of
$49.0 million related to workers’ compensation at a rate of 0.40% and a remaining capacity of $51.0 million. As of year-end
2014, the Securitization Facility carried $88.0 million of short-term borrowings at a rate of 0.57%, SBLCs of $54.5 million
related to workers’ compensation at a rate of 0.40% and a remaining capacity of $7.5 million. The rates above for short-term
borrowings include the LIBOR interest rate and a utilization rate on the amount of our borrowings. The rates for the SBLCs
represent a utilization rate on the outstanding amount of the SBLCs. In addition, we pay a facility fee of 40 basis points on the
full amount of the Securitization Facility, regardless of usage.
The Receivables Entity’s sole business consists of the purchase or acceptance through capital contributions of trade accounts
receivable and related rights from the Company. As described above, the Receivables Entity may retransfer these receivables
or grant a security interest in those receivables under the terms and conditions of the Receivables Purchase Agreement. The
Receivables Entity is a separate legal entity with its own creditors who would be entitled, if it were ever liquidated, to be
satisfied out of its assets prior to any assets or value in the Receivables Entity becoming available to its equity holders. The
assets of the Receivables Entity are not available to pay creditors of the Company or any of its other subsidiaries. The assets
and liabilities of the Receivables Entity are included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company.
The Company had total unsecured, uncommitted short-term local credit facilities of $16.3 million as of year-end 2015.
Borrowings under these lines totaled $5.5 million and $3.5 million at year-end 2015 and 2014, respectively. The interest rate
for these borrowings was 2.75% at year-end 2015 and 2.50% at year-end 2014.
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8. Retirement Benefits
The Company provides a qualified defined contribution plan covering substantially all U.S.-based full-time employees, except
officers and certain other employees. The plan 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 plan is provided for officers and certain other employees. This plan includes provisions for salary deferrals and
Company matching contributions.
Effective January 1, 2015, the Board of Directors approved amendments to the qualified and unqualified defined contribution
plans to increase Company matching contributions and eliminate the discretionary contributions.
In addition to the plans above, the Company also provides a qualified plan and a nonqualified plan to certain U.S.-based
temporary employees.
The liability for the nonqualified plans was $150.3 million and $147.3 million as of year-end 2015 and 2014, respectively, and
is included in current accrued payroll and related taxes and noncurrent accrued retirement benefits. The cost of participants’
earnings or loss on this liability, which were included in SG&A expenses, were a loss of $1.6 million in 2015, earnings of $7.6
million in 2014 and earnings of $15.7 million in 2013. In connection with the administration of these plans, 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 $148.2
million and $149.0 million at year-end 2015 and 2014, respectively. The cash surrender value of these insurance policies is
included in other assets. Tax-free earnings on these assets, which were included in SG&A expenses, were $0.3 million in 2015,
$7.3 million in 2014 and $17.4 million in 2013.
The net expense for retirement benefits for the qualified and nonqualified plans, including Company matching and
discretionary contributions for full-time employees, totaled $5.7 million in 2015, $6.1 million in 2014 and $6.2 million in 2013.
The expense related to retirement plan contributions for temporary employees, which is included in cost of services, is
reimbursed by our customers.
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 year-end 2015 were $11.5 million, $7.3 million
and $4.2 million, respectively. The total projected benefit obligation, assets and unfunded liability for these plans as of year-
end 2014 were $14.8 million, $9.5 million and $5.3 million, respectively. Total pension expense for these plans was $0.3
million, $0.9 million and $0.7 million in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Pension contributions and the amount of
accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized in 2016 are not significant.
9. 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 by the holder 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.
The Company made dividend payments totaling $7.7 million in 2015 and $7.6 million in 2014 and 2013.
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component, net of tax, during 2015 and 2014 are included in the
table below. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits.
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
Unrealized
Gains and
Losses on
Investment
Pension
Liability
Adjustments
(In millions of dollars)
Total
Balance at year-end 2014
$
(3.0)
$
56.3
$
(2.2)
$
51.1
Other comprehensive income (loss) before
reclassifications
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive income
(19.4)
(0.2) (1)
Net current-period other comprehensive income
(19.6)
28.6
—
28.6
0.5
0.1 (2)
0.6
Balance at year-end 2015
$
(22.6)
$
84.9
$
(1.6)
$
9.7
(0.1)
9.6
60.7
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
Unrealized
Gains and
Losses on
Investment
Pension
Liability
Adjustments
Total
(In millions of dollars)
Balance at year-end 2013
$
18.1
$
44.8
$
(1.5)
$
61.4
Other comprehensive income (loss) before
reclassifications
(20.2)
11.5
(0.8)
(9.5)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive income
(0.9) (1)
—
0.1 (2)
(0.8)
Net current-period other comprehensive income
(21.1)
11.5
(0.7)
(10.3)
Balance at year-end 2014
$
(3.0)
$
56.3
$
(2.2)
$
51.1
(1) Amount was recorded in the other expense, net line item in the consolidated statement of earnings.
(2) Amount was recorded in the SG&A expenses line item in the consolidated statement of earnings.
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10. Earnings Per Share
The reconciliation of basic earnings per share on common stock for the year-end 2015, 2014 and 2013 follows (in millions of
dollars except per share data).
Net earnings
Less: Earnings allocated to participating securities
Net earnings available to common shareholders
Basic earnings per share on common stock:
Diluted earnings per share on common stock:
Average common shares outstanding (millions)
Basic
Diluted
2015
2014
2013
$
$
$
$
53.8
(1.4)
52.4
1.39
1.39
$
$
$
$
37.8
37.9
23.7
(0.7)
23.0
0.61
0.61
$
$
$
$
37.5
37.5
58.9
(1.5)
57.4
1.54
1.54
37.3
37.3
Due to the fact that there were no significant potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period, the
computations of basic and diluted earnings per share on common stock are the same for 2015, 2014 and 2013. Stock options
excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share due to their anti-dilutive effect for 2015 were not significant.
Stock options representing 0.1 million and 0.3 million shares for 2014 and 2013, respectively, were excluded from the
computation of diluted 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 ASC Topic 260, “Earnings Per Share”. 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.
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.
11. Stock-Based Compensation
Under the Equity Incentive Plan, amended and restated February 12, 2015 and approved by the stockholders of the Company
on May 6, 2015 (the “EIP”), the Company may grant stock options (both incentive and nonqualified), stock appreciation rights,
restricted stock and performance awards to key employees associated with the Company’s Class A stock. The EIP provides that
the maximum number of shares available for grants is 15 percent of the outstanding Class A stock, adjusted for EIP activity
over the preceding five years. Shares available for future grants at year-end 2015 under the EIP were 2,738,086. The Company
issues shares out of treasury stock to satisfy stock-based awards. The Company presently has no intent to repurchase additional
shares for the purpose of satisfying stock-based awards.
The Company recognized stock-based compensation cost of $7.9 million in 2015, $7.6 million in 2014 and $6.0 million in
2013, as well as related tax benefits of $3.0 million in 2015, $2.9 million in 2014 and $2.3 million in 2013.
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Restricted Stock
Restricted stock, which typically vests over 4 years, is issued to certain key employees and is subject to forfeiture until the end
of an established restriction period. The Company utilizes the market price of its Class A stock on the date of grant as the fair
value of restricted stock and expenses the fair value on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.
A summary of the status of nonvested restricted stock under the EIP as of year-end 2015 and changes during this period is
presented as follows:
Nonvested at year-end 2014
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Nonvested at year-end 2015
Restricted
Stock
1,192,550
$
320,357
(361,475)
(265,550)
885,882
$
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
16.47
15.85
16.31
16.52
16.30
As of year-end 2015, unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock totaled $12.0 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 per share of restricted stock granted during 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $15.85, $15.63 and $19.74, respectively. The
total fair value of restricted stock, which vested during 2015, 2014 and 2013, was $5.4 million, $7.1 million and $6.5 million,
respectively.
Performance Shares
During 2015, the Company granted performance awards associated with the Company’s Class A stock to certain senior officers.
The payment of performance shares, which will be satisfied with the issuance of shares out of treasury stock, is contingent
upon the achievement of specific performance goals over a stated period of time. For the 2015 performance share grant (“2015
grant”), the total target number of performance shares granted is 375,000, and the maximum number of performance shares that
may be earned is 750,000, which assumes 200% of the target shares originally granted. Target shares of 250,000 may be
earned upon the achievement of two financial goals (“financial measure performance shares”) and target shares of 125,000 may
be earned based on the Company’s total shareholder return (“TSR”) relative to the S&P SmallCap 600 Index (“TSR
performance shares”). No dividends are paid on these performance shares.
The financial measure performance shares, which have a weighted average grant date fair value of $16.31, have a one-year
performance measure through fiscal 2015 and vest after the completion of an additional two-year service period. Based upon
the level of achievement of specific financial performance goals for the 2015 grant, participants had the ability to receive up to
200% of the target number of shares originally granted. On February 17, 2016, the Compensation Committee approved the
actual performance achievement of the financial measure performance shares for the 2015 grant. Actual performance resulted
in participants achieving 115% of target, or 287,896 shares for the financial measure performance awards on a combined basis.
These shares will cliff-vest after the approval of the Compensation Committee, which will be no later than March 15, 2018, if
not forfeited by the recipient. The total nonvested shares related to financial measure performance awards at year-end 2015 is
287,896.
TSR performance shares have a three-year performance measure with vesting at the end of the performance period. These
shares have an estimated fair value of $16.01, which was computed using a Monte Carlo simulation model incorporating
assumptions for inputs of expected stock price volatility, dividend yield and risk-free interest rate. If earned, TSR performance
shares will be awarded and fully vest after the approval of the Compensation Committee, which will be no later than March 15,
2018, if not forfeited by the recipient. The total nonvested shares at maximum level (200%) related to TSR performance awards
at year-end 2015 is 250,000.
As of year-end 2015, unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested financial measure performance shares and TSR
performance shares totaled $3.3 million and $1.4 million, respectively. The weighted average period over which the costs are
expected to be recognized is approximately two years.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Stock Options
Under the terms of the EIP, stock options may not be granted at prices less than the fair value of the Company’s Class A stock
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. No stock options were granted in 2015, 2014 and 2013.
A summary of the status of stock option grants under the EIP as of year-end 2015 and changes during this period is presented as
follows:
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (Years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Options
Outstanding at year-end 2014
33,000
$
27.37
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Expired
Outstanding at year-end 2015
Options exercisable at year-end 2015
—
—
—
(21,000)
12,000
12,000
$
$
—
—
—
27.45
27.24
27.24
0.35
0.35
$
$
—
—
The table above represents 12,000 of non-employee director shares outstanding at year-end 2015.
As of year-end 2015, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options. No stock options were
exercised in 2015, 2014 and 2013.
Windfall tax benefits, which were included in the “Other financing activities” component of net cash from financing activities
in the consolidated statements of cash flows, totaled $0.2 million in 2015, $0.4 million for 2014 and $0.5 million for 2013.
12. Other Expense, Net
Included in other expense, net are the following:
Interest income
Interest expense
Dividend income
Foreign exchange losses
Net loss on equity investment (see Investment in Equity Affiliate
footnote)
Other
Other expense, net
2015
2014
2013
(In millions of dollars)
$
$
0.3
(3.8)
0.9
(0.9)
(0.7)
—
$
0.5
(3.0)
0.7
(1.0)
(2.5)
—
$
(4.2) $
(5.3) $
0.4
(2.8)
0.6
(1.5)
(1.3)
0.1
(4.5)
Dividend income includes dividends earned on the Company’s investment in Temp Holdings (see Fair Value Measurements
footnote).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
13. Income Taxes
Earnings before taxes for the years 2015, 2014 and 2013 were taxed under the following jurisdictions:
$
$
$
$
Domestic
Foreign
Total
The provision for income taxes 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
Deferred taxes are comprised of the following:
Depreciation and amortization
Employee compensation and benefit plans
Workers’ compensation
Unrealized gain on securities
Loss carryforwards
Credit carryforwards
Other, net
Valuation allowance
Net deferred tax assets
The deferred tax balance is classified in the consolidated balance sheet as:
Current assets, deferred tax
Noncurrent deferred tax asset
Current liabilities, income and other taxes
Noncurrent liabilities, other long-term liabilities
2015
2014
(In millions of dollars)
$
$
5.9
10.7
16.6
$
28.9
33.6
62.5
$
2013
35.1
13.7
48.8
2015
2014
(In millions of dollars)
2013
8.3
1.4
10.8
20.5
(10.6)
0.8
(2.0)
(11.8)
8.7
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
5.6
1.4
12.7
19.7
(22.0)
(0.4)
(4.4)
(26.8)
(7.1) $
2015
2014
(In millions of dollars)
(14.3) $
70.6
21.4
(36.7)
40.6
113.4
8.1
(50.9)
152.2
$
2015
2014
(In millions of dollars)
— $
189.3
—
(37.1)
152.2
$
7.3
3.5
10.4
21.2
(26.9)
(1.6)
(2.8)
(31.3)
(10.1)
(14.4)
70.4
21.6
(23.7)
47.2
103.0
11.0
(58.5)
156.6
34.4
146.3
(0.4)
(23.7)
156.6
As a result of early adopting ASU 2015-17 on a prospective basis, as of the 2015 year end, we reclassified our net current
deferred tax asset to a net noncurrent deferred tax asset and our net current deferred tax liability to a net noncurrent deferred tax
liability.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
The differences between income taxes from continuing operations for financial reporting purposes and the U.S. statutory rate of
35% are as follows:
Income tax based on statutory rate
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
General business credits
Life insurance cash surrender value
Foreign items
Foreign business taxes
Foreign tax law change
Non-deductible expenses
Change in deferred tax realizability
Other, net
Total
2015
$
$
21.9
1.3
(17.9)
0.3
(2.3)
3.7
(0.7)
2.3
—
0.1
8.7
$
2014
(In millions of dollars)
$
$
2013
17.1
1.2
(26.2)
(5.8)
0.3
3.9
(4.6)
1.6
2.8
(0.4)
(10.1)
5.8
0.7
(17.5)
(2.2)
(0.2)
4.2
(2.2)
2.1
2.2
—
(7.1) $
General business credits primarily represent U.S. work opportunity credits. In 2012, the work opportunity credit was available
only for veterans and pre-2012 hires. The full credit was retroactively reinstated on January 2, 2013, resulting in the inclusion
of $9.3 million of tax benefits during 2013 that would have been recognized in 2012 if the law had been in effect. Foreign
items include foreign income tax rate differences, foreign tax credits and deductions, and foreign non-deductible expenses and
non-taxable income. Foreign business taxes include the French business tax and other taxes based on revenue less certain
expenses and are classified as income taxes under ASC Topic 740 (“ASC 740”), Income Taxes.
The Company has U.S. general business credit carryforwards of $111.6 million which will expire from 2031 to 2035, foreign
tax credit carryforwards of $1.7 million that expire from 2022 to 2024 and $0.2 million of state credit carryforwards that expire
from 2016 to 2035, or have no expiration. The net tax effect of state and foreign loss carryforwards at year-end 2015 totaled
$40.6 million, which expire as follows (in millions of dollars):
Year
Amount
2016-2018
2019-2021
2022-2025
2026-2029
No expiration
Total
$
$
2.3
1.9
0.4
0.1
35.9
40.6
The Company has established a valuation allowance for loss carryforwards and future deductible items in certain foreign
jurisdictions, and for U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards. The valuation allowance is determined in accordance with the
provisions of ASC 740, which requires an assessment of both negative and positive evidence when measuring the need for a
valuation allowance. The Company’s recent losses in these foreign jurisdictions, and its recent lack of adequate U.S. foreign
source income to fully utilize foreign tax credit carryforwards, represented sufficient negative evidence to require a valuation
allowance under ASC 740. The Company intends to maintain a valuation allowance until sufficient positive evidence exists to
support realization of the foreign deferred tax assets.
Provision has not been made for U.S. or additional foreign income taxes on an estimated $119.8 million of undistributed
earnings which are permanently reinvested. If these earnings were to be repatriated, the Company would be subject to U.S.
income taxes and foreign withholding taxes, adjusted for foreign tax credits. Determination of the amount of any unrecognized
deferred income tax liability related to these undistributed earnings is not practicable due to the complexities associated with
this hypothetical calculation.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
Balance at beginning of the year
Additions for prior years’ tax positions
Reductions for prior years’ tax positions
Additions for settlements
Reductions for settlements
Reductions for expiration of statutes
Balance at end of the year
2015
$
$
2014
(In millions of dollars)
$
2.8
$
2.4
0.1
(0.7)
—
—
(0.1)
—
(0.4)
—
—
—
1.7
$
2.4
$
2013
2.9
—
(0.1)
—
—
—
2.8
If the $1.7 million in 2015, $2.4 million in 2014 and $2.8 million in 2013 of unrecognized tax benefits were recognized, they
would have a favorable effect of $1.1 million in 2015, $1.5 million in 2014 and $1.8 million in 2013 on income tax expense.
The Company recognizes both interest and penalties as part of the income tax provision. The Company recognized a benefit of
$0.2 million in 2015, expense of $0.1 million in 2014 and expense of $0.1 million in 2013 for interest and penalties. Accrued
interest and penalties were $0.2 million at year-end 2015 and $0.4 million at year-end 2014.
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. and in various states and foreign countries. The tax periods open to
examination by the major taxing jurisdictions to which the Company is subject include the U.S. for fiscal years 2012 through
2015, Australia for fiscal years 2011 through 2015, Canada for fiscal years 2008 through 2015, France for fiscal years 2013
through 2015, Mexico for fiscal years 2010 through 2015, Portugal for fiscal years 2012 through 2015, Singapore for fiscal
years 2011 through 2015, Switzerland for fiscal years 2006 through 2015, and United Kingdom for fiscal years 2012 through
2015.
The Company and its subsidiaries have various income tax returns in the process of examination. The unrecognized tax benefit
and related interest and penalty balances include approximately $0.5 million for 2015, related to tax positions which are
reasonably possible to change within the next twelve months due to income tax audits, settlements and statute expirations.
14. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, as disclosed in the statements of cash flows, for the fiscal years 2015, 2014 and
2013, respectively, were as follows:
Increase in trade accounts receivable
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(Decrease) increase in accrued payroll and related taxes
Decrease in accrued insurance
Increase in income and other taxes
Total changes in operating assets and liabilities
2015
2014
(In millions of dollars)
(155.4) $
(14.7)
36.4
28.5
(2.7)
10.9
(64.2) $
(5.2)
50.9
(23.7)
(4.2)
0.5
(45.9) $
(97.0) $
$
$
2013
(14.6)
(11.8)
43.8
39.2
(2.9)
5.5
59.2
The Company paid interest of $2.7 million, $1.6 million and $2.0 million in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company
paid income taxes of $23.5 million in 2015, $10.9 million in 2014 and $16.9 million in 2013.
Non-cash capital expenditures totaled $1.8 million, $1.4 million and $1.1 million in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
During 2013, the Company determined that both cash and equivalents and accrued payroll and related taxes were understated
by $4.8 million as of the 2012 year end. The Company determined that the impact of this error on the consolidated balance
sheets and consolidated statements of cash flows was not material. As a result of correcting the error in 2013, changes in
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operating assets and liabilities and net cash from operating activities are both overstated by $4.8 million in the consolidated
statements of cash flows for 2013. Additionally, in 2013, a cash payment of $1.4 million to TS Kelly was improperly classified
in operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows, resulting in the understatement of operating activities and
overstatement of investing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows for 2013.
15. Commitments
The Company conducts its branch-based operations primarily from leased facilities. The following is a schedule by fiscal year
of future minimum commitments under operating leases as of year-end 2015 (in millions of dollars):
Fiscal year:
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Later years
Total
$
$
32.4
22.0
14.6
8.1
4.2
1.7
83.0
Lease expense for fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013 amounted to $37.5 million, $43.5 million and $45.6 million, respectively.
In addition to operating lease agreements, the Company has entered into noncancelable purchase obligations totaling $40.6
million. These obligations relate primarily to voice and data communications services and online tools 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.
See the Debt and Retirement Benefits footnotes for commitments related to debt and pension obligations.
16. Contingencies
The Company is continuously engaged in litigation arising in the ordinary course of its business, such as matters alleging
employment discrimination, alleging wage and hour violations or enforcing the restrictive covenants in the Company’s
employment agreements. While there is no expectation that any of these matters will have a material adverse effect on the
Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows, litigation is always subject to inherent uncertainty and the
Company is not able to reasonably predict if any matter will be resolved in a manner that is materially adverse to the Company.
At year-end 2015 and 2014, the gross accrual for litigation costs amounted to $9.9 million and $5.7 million, respectively, which
are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.
17. Segment Disclosures
The Company’s segments are based on the organizational structure for which financial results are regularly evaluated by the
Company’s CODM (the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer) to determine resource allocation and
assess performance. The Company’s seven reporting segments are: (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”).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
The Commercial business segments within the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions represent traditional office services,
contact-center staffing, marketing, electronic assembly, light industrial and, in the Americas, 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 (“RPO”), contingent
workforce outsourcing (“CWO”), business process outsourcing (“BPO”), payroll process outsourcing (“PPO”), executive
placement and career transition/outplacement services. Corporate expenses that directly support the operating units have been
allocated to the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions and OCG based on a work effort, volume, or in the absence of a readily
available measurement process, proportionately based on revenue from services.
The Company regularly assesses its organizational structure, product/service offerings and information evaluated by the CODM
to determine whether any changes have occurred that would impact its segment reporting structure.
The following tables present information about the reported revenue from services and gross profit of the Company by
segment, along with a reconciliation to consolidated earnings from operations before taxes, for 2015, 2014 and 2013. Asset
information by reportable segment is not presented, since the Company does not produce such information internally nor does
it use such data to manage its business.
Revenue from Services:
Americas Commercial
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
2015
2014
(In millions of dollars)
2013
$
$
2,604.3
971.9
3,576.2
$
2,609.6
956.0
3,565.6
773.5
171.5
945.0
347.2
40.5
387.7
673.8
894.7
190.3
1,085.0
351.8
40.4
392.2
586.8
2,545.6
967.8
3,513.4
877.5
179.7
1,057.2
344.1
38.6
382.7
509.5
Less: Intersegment revenue
(64.5)
(66.9)
(49.7)
Consolidated Total
$
5,518.2
$
5,562.7
$
5,413.1
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
2015
2014
(In millions of dollars)
2013
Earnings from Operations:
Americas Commercial gross profit
Americas PT gross profit
Americas Region gross profit
Americas Region SG&A expenses
Americas Region Earnings from Operations
EMEA Commercial gross profit
EMEA PT gross profit
EMEA Region gross profit
EMEA Region SG&A expenses
EMEA Region Earnings from Operations
APAC Commercial gross profit
APAC PT gross profit
APAC Region gross profit
APAC Region SG&A expenses
APAC Region Earnings from Operations
OCG gross profit
OCG SG&A expenses
OCG asset impairments
OCG Earnings from Operations
Less: Intersegment gross profit
Less: Intersegment SG&A expenses
Net Intersegment Activity
Corporate
Consolidated Total
Other Expense, Net
Earnings From Operations Before Taxes
$
$
$
400.3
165.0
565.3
(456.6)
108.7
106.6
36.6
143.2
(129.2)
14.0
45.3
10.5
55.8
(46.7)
9.1
160.6
(132.1)
—
28.5
(4.6)
4.6
—
$
379.6
155.9
535.5
(446.8)
88.7
130.6
42.9
173.5
(161.4)
12.1
47.5
12.7
60.2
(57.7)
2.5
143.6
(127.3)
—
16.3
(4.4)
4.4
—
(93.6)
66.7
4.2
62.5
$
(97.7)
21.9
5.3
16.6
$
370.2
155.1
525.3
(419.8)
105.5
133.6
42.6
176.2
(164.7)
11.5
49.3
14.0
63.3
(60.5)
2.8
128.2
(111.5)
(1.7)
15.0
(3.5)
3.5
—
(81.5)
53.3
4.5
48.8
A summary of revenue from services by geographic area for 2015, 2014 and 2013 follows:
Revenue From Services:
Domestic
International
Total
2015
2014
(In millions of dollars)
2013
$
$
$
3,705.2
1,813.0
$
3,535.8
2,026.9
3,419.9
1,993.2
5,518.2
$
5,562.7
$
5,413.1
Foreign revenue is based on the country in which the legal subsidiary is domiciled. No single foreign country’s revenue
represented more than 10% of the consolidated revenues of the Company. No single customer represented more than 10% of
the consolidated revenues of the Company.
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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
A summary of long-lived assets information by geographic area as of year-end 2015 and 2014 follows:
Long-Lived Assets:
Domestic
International
Total
2014
2015
(In millions of dollars)
$
$
$
75.8
13.1
88.9
$
77.5
15.5
93.0
Long-lived assets include primarily property and equipment. No single foreign country’s long-lived assets represented more
than 10% of the consolidated long-lived assets of the Company.
18. New Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new revenue recognition guidance under Accounting
Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09 that will supersede the existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles. The new standard focuses on creating a single source of revenue guidance for revenue arising
from contracts with customers for all industries. The objective of the new standard is for companies to recognize revenue when
it transfers the promised goods or services to its customers at an amount that represents what the company expects to be entitled
to in exchange for those goods or services. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date by one year. This ASU will now
be effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning on or after December 15, 2017.
Early adoption is permitted, but not before the original effective date of December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the
impact of the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15 requiring management to evaluate whether there are conditions or events,
considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, which is
currently performed by the external auditors. Management will be required to perform this assessment for both interim and
annual reporting periods and must make certain disclosures if it concludes that substantial doubt exists. This ASU is effective
for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning on or after December 15, 2016. The adoption of
this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on our financial statements.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03 amending current guidance for debt issuance costs. The new guidance requires
debt issuance costs to be presented as a deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability rather than as an asset.
In August 2015, ASU 2015-15 was issued to further clarify that line-of-credit arrangements may be presented as an asset and
amortized over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement. These ASUs are effective for annual periods, and interim periods
within those annual periods, beginning on or after December 15, 2015 and early adoption is permitted. The new guidance will
be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect
on our financial statements.
In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17 which simplifies the presentation of deferred income taxes. The
amendment requires that deferred tax assets and liabilities must all be classified as noncurrent. This ASU is effective for annual
periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2016. We have elected to early adopt
this standard effective January 3, 2016 on a prospective basis. The adoption of this standard resulted in a reclassification of our
net current deferred tax asset to a net noncurrent deferred tax asset and our net current deferred tax liability to a net noncurrent
deferred tax liability.
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01 amending the current guidance for how entities measure certain equity
investments, the accounting for financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements
relating to financial instruments. The new guidance requires entities to use fair value measurement for equity investments in
unconsolidated entities, excluding equity method investments, and to recognize the changes in fair value in net income at the
end of each reporting period. Under the new standard, for any financial liabilities in which the fair value option has been
elected, the changes in fair value due to instrument-specific credit risk must be recognized separately in other comprehensive
income. Presentation and disclosure requirements under the new guidance require public business entities to use the exit price
when measuring the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost. In addition, financial assets and liabilities
must now be presented separately in the notes to the financial statements and grouped by measurement category and form of
financial asset. This ASU is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after
December 15, 2017. Early adoption is only permitted for the financial liability provision. We are currently evaluating the
impact of the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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Management has evaluated other recently issued accounting pronouncements and does not believe that any of these
pronouncements will have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
19. Related Party Transactions
Terence E. Adderley, the Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board of our board of directors, and certain trusts with
respect to which he acts as trustee or co-trustee, control approximately 93% of the outstanding shares of Kelly Class B common
stock, which is the only class of our common stock entitled to voting rights. Other than compensation relative to his services as
executive chairmen of the Company, there were no material transactions between the Company and Terence E. Adderley in
2015 or 2014.
20. Subsequent Event
The Company is a party to a pending nationwide class action lawsuit entitled Hillson et.al. v Kelly Services. The suit alleges
that current and former temporary employees of Kelly Services are entitled to monetary damages for violation of the Fair
Credit Reporting Act requirement that the notice and disclosure form provided to employees for purposes of conducting a
background screening be a standalone document. On January 16, 2016, Kelly and plaintiffs agreed to settle the case. The
parties still must agree to the settlement structure and secure court approval of the settlement. In light of amounts previously
expensed and anticipated recoveries from third parties, Kelly recorded an accrual in the fourth quarter of $4.1 million, in
accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet, to reflect the expected cost of the tentative
settlement.
21. Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
Revenue from services
Gross profit
SG&A expenses
Net earnings
Basic earnings per share (2)
Diluted earnings per share (2)
Dividends per share
Revenue from services
Gross profit
SG&A expenses
Restructuring charges included in SG&A
expenses
Net earnings
Basic earnings per share (2)
Diluted earnings per share (2)
Dividends per share
(1) Fourth Quarter 2015 included 14 weeks.
$
$
First
Quarter
1,320.6
220.3
208.2
3.7
0.10
0.10
0.05
First
Quarter
1,330.8
222.3
216.0
—
2.5
0.07
0.07
0.05
$
Second
Quarter
Fiscal Year 2015
Fourth
Third
Quarter (1)
Quarter
(In millions of dollars except per share data)
1,461.6
$
249.5
223.0
34.2
0.88
0.88
0.05
1,385.0
222.3
210.8
6.8
0.18
0.18
0.05
1,351.0
228.2
211.6
9.1
0.23
0.23
0.05
$
Second
Quarter
Fiscal Year 2014
Third
Quarter
(In millions of dollars except per share data)
1,425.0
$
232.6
230.0
1,410.5
228.1
222.2
1,396.4
225.4
218.3
Fourth
Quarter
$
$
$
$
Year
5,518.2
920.3
853.6
53.8
1.39
1.39
0.20
Year
5,562.7
908.4
886.5
1.8
2.8
0.07
0.07
0.05
4.0
1.4
0.03
0.03
0.05
6.2
17.0
0.44
0.44
0.05
12.0
23.7
0.61
0.61
0.20
(2) Earnings per share amounts for each quarter are required to be computed independently and may not equal the amounts
computed for the total year.
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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II - VALUATION RESERVES
(In millions 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
Fiscal year ended January 3, 2016
Reserve deducted in the balance
sheet from the assets to which it
applies -
Allowance for doubtful
accounts
Deferred tax assets valuation
allowance
$
$
10.7
58.5
Fiscal year ended December 28,
2014
Reserve deducted in the balance
sheet from the assets to which it
applies -
Allowance for doubtful accounts $
9.9
Deferred tax assets valuation
allowance
$
56.3
Fiscal year ended December 29,
2013
Reserve deducted in the balance
sheet from the assets to which it
applies -
Allowance for doubtful accounts $
10.4
Deferred tax assets valuation
allowance
$
58.4
3.7
2.0
4.8
7.5
2.5
8.7
—
(0.5)
(3.4) $
10.5
—
(5.3)
(4.3) $
50.9
0.5 (1)
(1.9)
(2.6) $
10.7
—
(2.7)
(2.6) $
58.5
(0.5) (1)
—
(2.5) $
9.9
—
(1.1)
(9.7) $
56.3
(1) Adjustment to provision for sales allowances charged to revenue from services.
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
REQUIRED BY ITEM 601
REGULATIONS S-K
Exhibit No.
Description
3.1
3.2
10.1*
10.2*
10.3*
10.4*
10.5*
10.6
10.7*
10.8*
10.12*
Restated Certificate of Incorporation, effective May 6, 2009 (Reference is made to Exhibit 3.1 to the Form 10-
Q filed with the Commission on May 7, 2014, which is incorporated herein by reference).
By-laws, effective May 6, 2009 (Reference is made to Exhibit 3.2 to the Form 10-Q filed with the Commission
on May 7, 2014, which is incorporated herein by reference).
Kelly Services, Inc. Short-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated February 12, 2015 (Reference is made
to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on August 5, 2015, which is incorporated herein
by reference).
Kelly Services, Inc. Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated February 12, 2015 (Reference is made to
Exhibit 10.2 to the Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on August 5, 2015, which is incorporated herein by
reference).
Kelly Services, Inc. Executive Severance Plan dated April 4, 2006, as amended November 8, 2007 (Reference
is made to Exhibit 10.3 to the Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on November 7, 2012, which is
incorporated herein by reference).
Kelly Services, Inc. Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.4 to the
Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 11, 2011, which is incorporated herein by reference).
Kelly Services, Inc. 2008 Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.5 to the Form
10-K filed with the Commission on February 14, 2013, which is incorporated herein by reference).
Amended and restated five-year, secured, revolving credit agreement, dated March 31, 2011 (Reference is
made to Exhibit 10.6 to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on April 6, 2011, which is incorporated
herein by reference).
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).
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).
Kelly Services, Inc. 2008 Management Retirement Plan – Post 2004 (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.12 to the
Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on November 7, 2012, which is incorporated herein by reference).
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
REQUIRED BY ITEM 601,
REGULATION S-K (continued)
Description
First Amendment to the Kelly Services, Inc. 2008 Management Retirement Plan (Reference is made to Exhibit
10.13 to the Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on November 7, 2012, which is incorporated herein by
reference).
Pledge and Security Agreement, dated September 28, 2009 (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.14 to the Form 8-
K filed with the Commission on September 29, 2009, which is incorporated herein by reference).
Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated December 4, 2009 (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.17 to the Form 8-
K filed with the Commission on December 9, 2009, which is incorporated herein by reference).
Receivables Purchase Agreement Amendment No. 2 (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.16 to the Form 8-K filed
with the Commission on April 6, 2011, which is incorporated herein by reference).
Receivables Purchase Agreement Amendment No. 3 (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.17 to the Form 10-Q
filed with the Commission on November 6, 2013, which is incorporated herein by reference).
First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated December 11, 2013 (Reference is made to
Exhibit 10.18 to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on December 13, 2013, which is incorporated herein
by reference).
Annex A to First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated December 11, 2013
(Reference is made to Exhibit 10.19 to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on December 13, 2013, which
is incorporated herein by reference).
Receivables Purchase Agreement Amendment No. 4, dated December 11, 2013 (Reference is made to Exhibit
10.20 to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on December 13, 2013, which is incorporate herein by
reference).
Exhibit No.
10.13*
10.14
10.15
10.16
10.17
10.18
10.19
10.20
10.21*
Amendment to Kelly Services, Inc. 2008 Management Retirement Plan. (Reference is made to Exhibit 10.21 to
the Form 8-K filed with the commission on August 11, 2014, which is incorporated herein by reference.)
14
21
23
24
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, adopted August 3, 2015.
Subsidiaries of Registrant.
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
Power of Attorney.
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
REQUIRED BY ITEM 601,
REGULATION S-K (continued)
Exhibit No.
Description
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002.
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002.
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
* Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
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KELLY SERVICES, INC.
CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS
August 3, 2015
Exhibit 14
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 and prevent dishonest or unethical conduct and foster a culture of honesty and accountability.
Each of us has a personal responsibility to conduct ourselves, and ensure that our suppliers, agents and
representatives are aware of their obligation to conduct themselves, in a legal, ethical way and to comply with both
the letter and the spirit of this Code.
No code or policy can anticipate every situation that may arise. This Code is intended to serve as a guide.
Employees are encouraged to ask their manager questions about particular circumstances that may involve the
provisions of this Code. Employees also may present their questions to the Vice President, Internal Audit, or the
General Counsel.
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.
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.
Any situation that involves, or may reasonably be expected to involve, a conflict of interest with the Company must
be disclosed immediately to the Vice President, Internal Audit, or the General Counsel.
Directors and executive officers must seek determination and prior authorization or approval of potential conflicts of
interest from the Audit Committee.
1
Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption
Each of us has an obligation to comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) as well as all other
country specific anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws. You may not give, promise or offer anything of value, no
matter how small, to any customer, government employee or other person for the purpose of improperly influencing
a decision, securing an advantage, avoiding a disadvantage or obtaining or retaining business. If you engage in such
behavior, you expose yourself and the company to civil and/or criminal liability, significant reputational harm and
undermine the trust that our customers, shareholders and communities have placed in us. Each of us is required to
take the FCPA and anti-bribery training provided by the Company and to certify compliance with the principles
outlined in the training and this Code yearly. Any suspected violation should be reported immediately through Kelly
Services’ Business Conduct & Ethics Reporting Program at 877.978.0049 or https://www.integrity-helpline.com/
kellyservices.jsp or for Europe, https://www.financial-integrity.com/kellyserviceseu.jsp or to the Vice President,
Internal Audit.
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.
Confidentiality and Privacy
Each of us must maintain the confidentiality and privacy of information and personal data entrusted to us by the
Company, our customers, employees, applicants, and candidates and comply with Kelly’s global Privacy Statement
which is found at http://www.kellyservices.com.
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 and our customers, employees, applicants, candidates, and
suppliers. No one must take unfair advantage of anyone else through manipulation, concealment, abuse of
confidential information, misrepresentation of material facts or any other unfair dealing practices.
Behavior in the Workplace
Kelly is committed to maintaining a work environment which promotes individual dignity and mutual respect.
Inappropriate behavior in the workplace, which extends to business travel and after-hour Company sponsored
events, will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
2
Any hostile conduct directed at an individual based on his or her gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion,
disability, age or sexual orientation is expressly prohibited. Sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other
unwanted verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature is considered inappropriate behavior in
the workplace and will not be tolerated.
To avoid perceptions of favoritism, conflicts of interest, lack of confidentiality, unfair treatment, or potential
liability, 1) a relative of an employee, 2) a person living in the household of an employee, or 3) a person in a dating,
sexual, romantic, or other intimate relationship with an employee, should not be hired or transferred into a position
that results in him or her being in the same chain of command as that employee without the prior written approval of
the CHRO or HR Designee. In the event circumstances develop between employees that would have required the
written approval noted above, both employees are required to report the circumstance to the CHRO or HR Designee.
Compliance with Laws, Rules and Regulations
Each of us shall, and shall ensure that our suppliers, agents and representatives are aware of their obligation to,
comply with all laws, rules, regulations applicable to the Company including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and
other anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws, labor and employment laws, antitrust laws and insider trading laws,
applicable health, safety and environmental laws, applicable data privacy and protection laws and all policies
established by the Company.
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 Vice
President, Internal Audit or the General Counsel and must be confirmed in writing.
Anti-Human Trafficking
Kelly has a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of human trafficking and related activities. Kelly is committed to
globally protecting against trafficking in any persons, including employees and candidates. Kelly’s policy statement
regarding Human Trafficking is available on the Company’s website at http://kellyservices.com/Global/Human-
Trafficking-Policy/
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 Services’ Business Conduct &
Ethics Reporting Program at 877.978.0049 or https://www.integrity-helpline.com/kellyservices.jsp or https://
www.financial-integrity.com/kellyserviceseu.jsp for Europe. Subject to applicable laws, anonymous reporting will
be permitted through Kelly’s Business Code and Ethics Reporting Program. Retaliation of any kind against any
Director, officer or employee for reports made in good faith is expressly prohibited and will result in corrective
action, including termination of employment.
It is the Company’s responsibility to conduct a prompt investigation of any complaint of a violation or alleged
violation of this Code. If an employee does not feel that a reported violation has been addressed, he or she should
follow up through the Kelly Business Code and Ethics Reporting Program described above or directly with the Vice
President, Internal Audit, or the General Counsel.
3
Public Company Reporting
The Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Accounting Officer 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, 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.
Reviewed and adopted by Board of Directors August 3, 2015.
4
SUBSIDIARIES OF REGISTRANT
Exhibit 21
Kelly Services, Inc.
Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd.
Subsidiary
State/Jurisdiction
of Incorporation
Canada
Business Name
Kelly Services
Kelly Services, Global, LLC
Delaware
Kelly Services
Kelly Services, USA, LLC
Delaware
Kelly Services
Kelly Properties, LLC
Delaware
Kelly Properties
Kelly Receivables Funding, LLC
Delaware
Kelly Receivables Funding
Kelly Receivables Services, LLC
(a subsidiary of Kelly Properties, LLC)
Kelly Services (Ireland), Ltd.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Properties, LLC)
Delaware
Kelly Receivables Services
Delaware
Kelly Services
Kelly Services (UK) Ltd.
United Kingdom
Kelly Services, Ltd.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Management S.a.r.l.)
Kelly Payroll Services Limited
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services (UK) Ltd.)
Toner Graham Limited
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services (UK) Ltd.)
United Kingdom
Kelly Services, Ltd.
United Kingdom
Toner Graham
Kelly Services (Australia), Ltd.
Delaware
Kelly Services
Kelly Services (New Zealand), Ltd.
Delaware
Kelly Services
Kelly Services of Denmark, Inc.
Delaware
Kelly Services
Kelly Services (Nederland), B.V.
Netherlands
Kelly Services
Kelly Administratiekantoor, B.V.
Netherlands
Kelly Services
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services (Nederland) B.V.)
Kelly Managed Services (Nederland) B.V.
Netherlands
Kelly Services
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services (Nederland) B.V.)
Kelly Services Norge AS
Norway
Kelly Services
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Management S.a.r.l.)
Kelly Services Management AS
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Norge AS)
Norway
Kelly Services
1
SUBSIDIARIES OF REGISTRANT (continued)
Exhibit 21
Subsidiary
Kelly Services Mexico, S.A. de C. V.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services, Inc. and Kelly
Properties, LLC)
Kelly Services, Inc.
State/Jurisdiction
of Incorporation
Mexico
Business Name
Kelly Services
Opciones De Servicio En Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
Mexico
Kelly Services
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Mexico, S.A. de
C.V. and Kelly Properties, LLC)
QSM, S.A. de C.V.
Mexico
Kelly Services
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
and Kelly Properties, LLC)
Kelly Services (Suisse), SA
Switzerland
Kelly Services
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Management S.a.r.l.)
Kelly Services Management S.a.r.l.
Switzerland
Kelly Services
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services, Inc. and Kelly
Properties, LLC)
Kelly Services Management SCS
France
Kelly Services
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Management S.a.r.l. and
Kelly Services (Suisse), SA)
Kelly Services France, S.A.S.
France
Kelly Services
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Management SCS)
Kelly Services, S.A.S.
France
Kelly Services
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services France, S.A.S.)
Competences RH, S.a.r.l.
France
Competences RH
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services France, S.A.S.)
Kelly Services Luxembourg, S.a.r.l.
Luxembourg
Kelly Services
Kelly Outsourcing & Consulting Group, S.a.r.l.
Luxembourg
Kelly Services
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Luxembourg, S.a.r.l.)
Kelly Services S.p.A.
Italy
Kelly Services
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services, Inc. and Kelly
Properties, LLC)
Kelly Management Services, S.r.l.
Italy
Kelly Management Services
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services S.p.A.)
Kelly Services CIS, Inc.
Delaware
Kelly Services
2
SUBSIDIARIES OF REGISTRANT (continued)
Exhibit 21
Kelly Services, Inc.
Subsidiary
LLC Kelly Services CIS
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Management Sarl)
State/Jurisdiction
of Incorporation
Russia
Business Name
Kelly Services
LLC Kelly Services IT solutions
Russia
Kelly Services
(a subsidiary of LLC Kelly Services CIS and Kelly
Services Management Sarl)
Kelly Services Deutschland GmbH
Germany
Kelly Services
access KellyOCG GmbH
Germany
access
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Deutschland GmbH)
Kelly Services GmbH
(a subsidiary of access KellyOCG GmbH)
access Recruiting Services GmbH
(a subsidiary of access KellyOCG GmbH)
Germany
Kelly Services
Austria
access
Kelly Services Interim (Belgium) SPRL
Belgium
Kelly Services
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services, Inc. and Kelly
Properties, LLC)
Kelly Services Outsourcing and Consulting Group SA/
NV
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Interim (Belgium) SPRL
and Kelly Properties, LLC)
Belgium
Kelly Services
Kelly Services Sverige AB
Sweden
Kelly Services
Kelly Services AB
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Sverige AB)
Sweden
Kelly Services
Kelly Services – Empresa De Trabalho Temporario,
Unipessoal, Lda.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Management S.a.r.l.)
Portugal
Kelly Services
Kelly Services – Gestao De Processos, Lda.
Portugal
Kelly Services
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services – Empresa De Trabalho
Temporario, Unipessoal, Lda. and Kelly Services
Management S.a.r.l.)
Kelly Services Healthcare Unipessoal, Lda.
Portugal
Kelly Services
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services – Gestao De Processos,
Lda.)
Kelly Services Hungary Staffing, LLC
Hungary
Kelly Services
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services, Inc. and Kelly
Properties, LLC)
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SUBSIDIARIES OF REGISTRANT (continued)
Exhibit 21
Kelly Services Poland Sp.zo.o.
Subsidiary
State/Jurisdiction
of Incorporation
Poland
Talents
Business Name
Kelly Services, Inc.
Kelly Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Singapore
Kelly Services
BTI Consultants Pte. Ltd.
Singapore
BTI Consultants
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.)
P-Serv Pte. Ltd.
Singapore
P-Serv
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.)
KSAU Pty Ltd
Singapore
Kelly Services Australia
(Staffing)
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.)
KSNZ PTE Limited
Singapore
Kelly Services Australia
(Staffing)
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.)
Kelly OCG Singapore PTE. LTD
Singapore
Kelly OCG Singapore
Eradekad SDN. BHD.
Malaysia
Kelly Services
Kelly Services (Malaysia), SDN. BHD.
Malaysia
Kelly Services
(a subsidiary of Eradekad SDN. BHD. and Kelly
Services, Inc.)
Agensi Pekerjann Kelly Search (Malaysia), SDN. BHD
Malaysia
Kelly Services
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services (Malaysia), SDN. BHD.)
Agensi Pekerjaan BTI Consultants SDN. BHD.
Malaysia
BTI Consultants
(a subsidiary of Eradekad SDN. BHD. and Kelly
Services, Inc.)
Era Tenaga Sdn. Bhd
Malaysia
Kelly Services
Agensi Pekerjaan Kerjaya Sukses Sdn. Bhd
Malaysia
Kelly Services
BTI Consultants (India) Private Limited
India
BTI Consultants
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services, Inc. and Kelly
Properties, LLC)
Kelly Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
India
Kelly Services
(a subsidiary of BTI Consultants (India) Pvt. Ltd.)
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SUBSIDIARIES OF REGISTRANT (continued)
Exhibit 21
Kelly Services, Inc.
Subsidiary
Kelly Services Holding (Thailand) Co. Ltd.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services, Inc., Kelly Properties,
LLC, Kelly Services of Denmark, Inc., Kelly Services
(New Zealand), Ltd., Kelly Services (Ireland), Ltd.,
Kelly Services (Australia), Ltd., and Chayamitra Capital
Company Limited)
State/Jurisdiction
of Incorporation
Thailand
Business Name
Kelly Services
BTI Executive Placement (Thailand) Co. Ltd.
Thailand
BTI Consultants
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Holding (Thailand) Co.
Ltd., Kelly Services, Inc., Kelly Properties, LLC, Kelly
Services of Denmark, Inc., Kelly Services (New
Zealand), Ltd., Kelly Services (Ireland), Ltd., and Kelly
Services (Australia), Ltd.)
Kelly Services Staffing & Recruitment (Thailand) Co.,
Ltd.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Holding (Thailand) Co.,
Ltd., Kelly Services, Inc., Kelly Properties, LLC, Kelly
Services of Denmark, Inc., Kelly Services (New
Zealand), Ltd., Kelly Services (Ireland), Ltd., and Kelly
Services (Australia), Ltd.)
Thailand
Kelly Services
PT Kelly Services Indonesia Ltd.
Indonesia
BTI Consultants
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services, Inc. and Kelly
Properties, LLC)
Kelly Services Japan, Inc.
Japan
Kelly Services
Kelly Investment and Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
China
Kelly Investment and
Consulting
Kelly Services Brasil Investimentos E Participacoes Ltda. Brazil
Kelly Services
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services, Inc. and Kelly
Properties, LLC)
Kelly Services Brasil Investimentos E Participacoes II
Ltda.
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services, Inc. and Kelly
Properties, LLC)
Brazil
Kelly Services
Tradição Planejamento e Tecnologia de Serviços S.A.
Brazil
Tradição
(a subsidiary of Kelly Services Brazil Investimentos E
Participacoes II Ltda. and Kelly Services Brasil
Investimentos E Participacoes Ltda.)
Tradição Tecnologia e Servicos Ltda.
Brazil
Tradição
(a subsidiary of Tradição Planejamento e Tecnologia de
Serviços S.A. and Kelly Services Brasil Investimentos E
Participacoes II Ltda.)
5
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No.
333-190512) and Form
Services, Inc. of our report dated February 18, 2016 relating to the financial statements, financial statement
schedule and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form
(Nos. 333-114837, 333-125091, 333-166798 and 333-201165) of Kelly
Exhibit 23
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Detroit, Michigan
February 18, 2016
POWER OF ATTORNEY
Exhibit 24
Each of the undersigned directors of Kelly Services, Inc. does hereby appoint Olivier G. Thirot
and Peter W. Quigley, 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 January 3, 2016, 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 18th day of February, 2016.
/s/ Terence E. Adderley
Terence E. Adderley
/s/ Carl T. Camden
Carl T. Camden
/s/ Carol M. Adderley
Carol M. Adderley
/s/ Robert S. Cubbin
Robert S. Cubbin
/s/ Jane E. Dutton
Jane E. Dutton
/s/ Terrence B. Larkin
Terrence B. Larkin
/s/ Conrad L. Mallett, Jr.
Conrad L. Mallett, Jr.
/s/ Leslie A. Murphy
Leslie A. Murphy
/s/ Donald R. Parfet
Donald R. Parfet
/s/ Hirotoshi Takahashi
Hirotoshi Takahashi
/s/ B. Joseph White
B. Joseph White
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Carl T. Camden, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Kelly Services, Inc.;
Exhibit 31.1
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material
fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly
present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and
for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls
and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial
reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be
designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period
in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial
reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of
financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report
our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period
covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred
during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual
report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control
over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control
over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of 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 18, 2016
/s/ Carl T. Camden
Carl T. Camden
President and
Chief Executive Officer
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Olivier G. Thirot, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Kelly Services, Inc.;
Exhibit 31.2
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material
fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly
present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and
for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls
and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial
reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be
designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period
in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial
reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of
financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report
our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period
covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred
during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual
report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control
over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control
over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of 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 18, 2016
/s/ Olivier G. Thirot
Olivier G. Thirot
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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 January 3,
2016 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) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of
operations of the Company.
Date: February 18, 2016
/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.
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 January 3,
2016 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Olivier G. Thirot, Chief
Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of
operations of the Company.
Date: February 18, 2016
/s/ Olivier G. Thirot
Olivier G. Thirot
Senior 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.
CORPORATE PROFILE
K elly Services® was established in 1946 by the
founder of the modern temporary staffing industry,
William Russell Kelly. Since then, the Company
has progressed from our widely recognized Kelly
Girl® brand to become a global leader in providing
workforce solutions.
Our values are built on a tradition of integrity, quality,
and service excellence — keys to the longstanding
relationships we create with customers, employees,
and suppliers. We connect people with employment
opportunities and make a difference in the communities
in which we live and work.
Kelly operates in three geographic regions: The
Americas; AsiaPacific (APAC); and Europe, the Middle
East, and Africa (EMEA). In each region, we offer both
commercial and professional & technical (PT) staffing on
a temporary, temporary-to-hire, and direct-hire basis. We
provide comprehensive
workforce management
solutions globally
through our outsourcing
and consulting group,
KellyOCG®, including
customized contingent,
recruitment, and
business process
outsourcing solutions,
as well as outplacement and executive search. In 2015,
we managed $7 billion of customers’ talent spend
through KellyOCG. Given the worldwide span of our
workers, clients, suppliers, and partners, we recognize
the global impact of our business practices and our
public accountability.
Over the course of the year, we put approximately
550,000 employees to work in positions at all levels
of finance, healthcare, engineering, law, education,
accounting, information technology, science, creative
services, office, and light industrial specialties. Either
directly or through our supplier partners, Kelly has a role
in managing employment opportunities for more than
1 million workers around the globe. In 2015, our
revenue totaled $5.5 billion. More information can
be found at kellyservices.com.
b y t h e n u m b e r s
REVENUE
$5.5 billion
EARNINGS FROM
OPERATIONS
$66.7 million
OCG REVENUE
$673.8 million
GROSS PROFIT
16.7 percent
EXPENSES
$853.6 million
EPS $1.39
STAFFING
FEE-BASED INCOME
$65.3 million
ROS (FROM OPERATIONS)
1.2 percent
PROFESSIONAL &
TECHNICAL REVENUE
$1.2 billion
Antonina M. Ramsey
Senior Vice President and
Chief Human Resources Officer
Olivier G. Thirot
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Corporate Information
Board of Directors
Terence E. Adderley
Executive Chairman
and Chairman of the Board
Carol M. Adderley
Writer and Researcher
in the Humanities
Carl T. Camden
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Robert S. Cubbin
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Meadowbrook Insurance
Group, Inc.
Conrad L. Mallett, Jr.
Chief Administrative Officer
Detroit Medical Center
Leslie A. Murphy, CPA
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Murphy Consulting, Inc.
Donald R. Parfet
(Lead Director)
Managing Director
Apjohn Group, LLC
Hirotoshi Takahashi
Executive Vice President
Temp Holdings Co., Ltd.
Jane E. Dutton
Robert L. Kahn Distinguished
University Professor of Business
Administration and Psychology
University of Michigan
B. Joseph White
President Emeritus and
James F. Towey Professor
of Business and Leadership
University of Illinois
Terrence B. Larkin
Executive Vice President,
Business Development,
General Counsel and
Corporate Secretary
Lear Corporation
STOCKHOLDER INFORMATION
Executive Officers
Carl T. Camden
President and
Chief Executive Officer
George S. Corona
Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer
Steven S. Armstrong
Senior Vice President
and General Manager,
U.S. Operations
Teresa S. Carroll
Senior Vice President
and General Manager,
Global Talent Solutions
Natalia Shuman-Fabbri
Senior Vice President and
General Manager, EMEA/APAC
Peter W. Quigley
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and
Chief Administrative Officer
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
999 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, Michigan 48084-4716
248.362.4444
kellyservices.com
Transfer Agent and Registrar
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P.O. Box 30170
College Station, Texas 77842-3170
Toll Free (U.S. and Canada)
866.249.2607
TDD for Hearing Impaired
800.231.5469
Foreign TDD for Hearing Impaired
201.680.6610
Foreign Stockholders
201.680.6578
Website:
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Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
500 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be
held on May 11, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern
Daylight Time, at the Corporate Headquarters
of the Company.
Stock Listings
Kelly Services Class A and Class B
common stock trade on the NASDAQ
Global Select MarketSM under the
symbols: KELYA and KELYB.
Direct Stock Purchase and
Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Registered stockholders of Kelly’s Class A
common stock can purchase additional
shares through the Direct Stock Purchase
and Dividend Reinvestment Plan. For more
information about the plan or to enroll, visit
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
Vice President & Corporate Secretary
Kelly Services, Inc.
999 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, Michigan 48084-4716
248.244.4586
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Social Responsibility
Since our founding in 1946, Kelly has
embodied the true spirit of corporate social
responsibility (CSR). We are proud to uphold
that commitment as a cornerstone of who
we are as an organization.
Kelly’s CSR commitments are centered on
four critical areas:
Employees & People – We take seriously
our responsibilities to protect, support, and
prepare workers for successful careers, and
to advocate on their behalf.
Ethics – Kelly is committed to doing the
right thing, and conducting ourselves in a
legal, ethical, and trustworthy manner.
Engagement – We partner with
organizations to support our local
communities, and we engage with socially
responsible workforce suppliers.
Environment – Kelly recognizes a shared
responsibility to protect our planet.
We believe Kelly has a responsibility to do the
right thing and we welcome the opportunity
to make a difference. For more information,
visit our website, kellyservices.com, to read
our 2014–2015 corporate social responsibility
report and CSR policy.
2015 Annual Report
2015 Annual Report
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