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2012 Annual Report
Index to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Shareholder Letter Company information FORM 10-K PART I. Item 1 Business 1 Item 1A Risk Factors 10 Item 1B Unresolved Staff Comments 16 Item 2 Properties 16 Item 3 Legal Proceedings 16 Item 4 Mine Safety Disclosures 16 Executive Officers 17 PART II. Item 5 Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 18 Item 6 Selected Financial Data 22 Item 7 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 23 Item 7A Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 39 Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 40 Item 9 Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 40 Item 9A Controls and Procedures 40 Item 9B Other Information 40 PART III. Item 10 Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 41 Item 11 Executive Compensation 41 Item 12 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters 41 Item 13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 41 Item 14 Principal Accountant Fees and Services 41 PART IV. Item 15 Exhibit and Financial Statements Schedules 42 Signatures 45 Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules F-1Contents Greatness Cultivated
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2012 Annual Report Fiscal year
2012 in review
Korn/Ferry’s financial results during fiscal year
2012 reinforce why we remain so committed to
our diversified strategy and the long-term value
it will create for our stockholders.
Total fee revenue
In millions, fiscal year
2011
2012
2010
* Part of Executive Search
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Futurestep
FY 2011-2012 revenue
26%
Leadership
and Talent
Consulting
ser vices*
FY 2011-2012 revenue
16%
$790.5$790.5$744.3$744.326%16%$572.4$572.4 Top talent has the power to elevate great companies above the rest
and drive business performance. And that’s what Korn/Ferry International
delivers for every client.
Potential realized.
Greatness cultivated.
We help companies attract individuals with the right skills, experience, and fit.
Engage with them early and often to maximize performance. Develop the ones who
are high performers. Retain those who are valued most. In short, we make sure
our clients maximize the return on their human capital investment.
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2012 Annual Report Dear fellow
stockholders:
In fiscal year 2012:
• Revenue of $790 million essentially tied the highest level in the
firm’s history, and fee revenue increased 6% over the previous
fiscal year.
• Korn/Ferry’s Leadership and Talent Consulting posted a 16%
revenue gain, and Futurestep revenues grew 26%—a strong
validation of our differentiated strategy.
• The firm’s operating margin was almost 11%.
• Cash and marketable securities totaled $418 million at fiscal
year’s end.
As we review our accomplishments, we can be proud not only of
our absolute performance, but equally proud of our organization
for its relative performance.
Today, as I look out the front windshield at what’s ahead, it’s clear
that the global business environment remains very tentative,
and yet change is unstoppable. From West to East, there is a
prolonged fight for growth, relevancy, and innovation. Everywhere
people talk about uncertainty. However, I, for one, am getting
tired of the word “uncertainty” when describing the world we live
in today. It’s time to close that chapter of the book and, instead,
embrace a new reality. At Korn/Ferry, we’re focusing on what
we control, starting with redefining the entire paradigm of
talent management.
Top talent shapes our world and elevates great organizations
above the rest. We know that the successful cultivation of talent
allows organizations to accelerate their strategy and achieve their
common purpose. Korn/Ferry is firmly positioned to help our
clients achieve these goals.
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I recently returned to the United States after working from our
European offices for much of the summer. My conversations with
colleagues—as well as with CEOs and leaders at many of our top
clients in the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Germany,
and Italy—left me feeling truly emboldened about our strategy.
I am even more confident that Korn/Ferry is at the forefront of
a unique opportunity.
We need look no further than our work at the highest levels of our
clients for affirmation of how widespread the Korn/Ferry brand is
among boardrooms and C-suites. Our flagship Search offering
has also elevated its stature, with average fees up 50% from
only five years ago.
Our talent management model is truly making a difference, and
the size, scope, and penetration of our non-search offerings into
C-suites, boardrooms, and offices of human resources leaders
worldwide has never been more pronounced than it was in fiscal
2012. Leadership and Talent Consulting had a record revenue-
generating year, and is now delivering services to almost half of
our strategic accounts. More than 80% of our top fifty clients are
using at least two of our three business lines. Today, almost a third
of our revenue stems from Leadership and Talent Consulting and
Futurestep solutions.
The Korn/Ferry brand and our intellectual property have afforded
us new opportunities at global organizations. One-third of the top
twelve U.S. universities in leadership development now use
Korn/Ferry in their curriculum. We recently assessed our one
millionth executive in the firm’s history, and we know definitively
that executives assessed by Korn/Ferry during the recruitment
Revenue
Global fee revenue in fiscal 2012, including Futurestep
By region
1 North America
2 Europe
3 Asia Pacific
4 Latin America
54%
25%
16%
5%
29%
By industry
5
Industrial
6 Consumer
29%
19%
7 Life Sciences & Healthcare
17%
8 Financial Services
9 Technology
10 Education/Nonprofit
15%
14%
6%
19% 17%15%14%
6%
5
6
7
8
9
10
I am proud of Korn/Ferry’s status as the top-of-mind brand
in human capital. Bolstered by our tremendous assets
and talented team, we have become synonymous with
talent management.
I would also like to acknowledge our board of directors,
particularly Chairman Ken Whipple, and the entire leadership
team for their conscientiousness and counsel.
On a personal note, this fiscal year marked my tenth year
with Korn/Ferry. While much has changed at our firm during
this past decade, much has also stayed the same—primarily
our entrepreneurial culture and the passion of our Korn/Ferry
colleagues around the globe. Now, as then, we remain
committed to making a difference in the lives of others.
Regardless of how far we have come, or where we are
going, it all comes down to the people. I am convinced,
just as I was ten years ago, that I am surrounded by
the brightest, most ambitious minds in the talent
management landscape.
Here’s to another year of cultivating greatness.
Gary D. Burnison
President and Chief Executive Officer
25%
2
16%
3
5%
4
54%
1
process are eight times more likely to be promoted within three
years than those individuals hired without an assessment.
Through our Korn/Ferry Institute, we extended our firm’s reach
through more than 100 books, white papers, articles, and events
that were produced during the fiscal year. Our award-winning
periodical Briefings on Talent & Leadership, now entering its fourth
year, is read by more than 35,000 professionals worldwide and
provides a deep dive on pivotal subjects pertinent to our clients.
Looking ahead, we maintain a forward leaning, innovation-minded
approach. We are embracing the year ahead as an opportunity to
further accelerate our strategy.
While uncertainty abounds in the global market, great companies
like Korn/Ferry don’t get caught up in the moment and adopt
the prevailing mood or mode of thinking. We adapt and adjust.
We know from our own executive assessment capability that
successful leaders have a high tolerance for ambiguity.
They gracefully tuck and roll in any environment, adeptly
handle change, thrive in the unknown—and embrace the
new and different.
We know that what brought us to this point won’t take us where
we want to go. It’s time to retire old models and roll out new ideas.
The firm is steadfastly focused on creating innovative solutions
that will provide value to our clients. Embracing technology and
social networking, already we can identify candidates faster,
assess them better than our competitors, and equip them to
succeed in their new roles. We are transforming our intellectual
property for the digital age, making it more user friendly for
clients and embedding it technologically in their systems.
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Korn/Ferry helps companies
cultivate talent throughout
the entire organization.
The board
Board and CEO Recruitment
Board Effectiveness
Succession Planning
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The C-suite & executive
Executive Recruitment
Leadership Development
Organization Transformation
Top Team Effectiveness
The enterprise
Assessment
Integrated Talent Management
Recruitment Diagnostics
Recruitment Process Outsourcing,
Project Recruitment, and Search
Talent Communications and
Employer Branding
Workforce Planning
Company information
Board of directors
Ken Whipple, Non Executive Chairman
Gary D. Burnison
Baroness Kingsmill CBE
Edward D. Miller
Debra J. Perry
Gerhard Schulmeyer
George T. Shaheen
Harry L. You
Stock listing
Korn/Ferry International common stock is traded on the
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol KFY
Annual meeting
The annual meeting of stockholders will be held at
8:00 a.m. PDT, September 27, 2012, at:
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel
2025 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, California 90067 USA
Registrar & transfer agent
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Investor contact
Gregg Kvochak
+1 310 556 8550
Media contact
Dan Gugler
+1 310 226 2645
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Form 10-K
Í ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2012
OR
‘ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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KORN/FERRY INTERNATIONAL
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
1900 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 2600,
Los Angeles, California
(Address of principal executive offices)
95-2623879
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
90067
(Zip code)
(310) 552-1834
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Act. Yes ‘ No Í
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Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every
Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during
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the registrant was
for
(or
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The number of shares outstanding of our common stock as of June 18, 2012 was 47,955,738 shares. The aggregate market
value of the registrant’s voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant on October 31, 2011, the last
business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, (assuming that the registrant’s only affiliates are its
officers, directors and 10% or greater stockholders) was approximately $862,867,197 based upon the closing market price of
$15.97 on that date of a share of common stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Portions of the registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement for its 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled to be held on
September 27, 2012 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.
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PART I.
Item 1. Business
Business Overview
Korn/Ferry International (referred to herein as the “Company,” “Korn/Ferry,” or in the first person notations
“we,” “our,” and “us”) is a premier global provider of talent management solutions that help clients to attract,
engage, develop and retain their talent. We opened our first office in Los Angeles in 1969 and currently operate
in 76 offices in 35 countries. As of April 30, 2012, we had 2,654 full-time employees, including 442 executive
recruitment and 71 Futurestep consultants who are primarily responsible for client services. Our clients include
many of the world’s largest and most prestigious public and private companies, middle market and emerging
growth companies, as well as government and nonprofit organizations. We have built strong client loyalty with
79% of our executive recruitment assignments performed during fiscal 2012 on behalf of clients for whom we
had conducted assignments in the previous three fiscal years.
We were originally formed as a California corporation in November 1969 and reincorporated as a Delaware
corporation in fiscal 2000.
We provide the following talent management solutions:
Executive Recruitment: Executive Recruitment, our largest business, focuses on recruiting board-
level, chief executive and other senior executive positions for clients predominantly in the consumer, finan-
industries. The
cial services,
relationships that we develop through this business are valuable in introducing our complementary service
offerings to clients.
life sciences/healthcare provider,
technology and educational
industrial,
Leadership and Talent Consulting (“LTC”): Our comprehensive blend of talent management offer-
ings assists clients with their ongoing assessment, organizational and leadership development efforts. Serv-
ices address five fundamental needs — board effectiveness, Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) & top team
effectiveness, leadership development & enterprise learning, organization transformation and integrated
talent management. Each of Korn/Ferry’s solutions is delivered by an experienced team of leadership con-
sultants, a global network of top executive coaches and the intellectual property of research-based, time-
tested leadership assessment and developmental tools.
High Impact Recruitment Solutions:
In 1998, we extended our market reach into middle management
with the introduction of our subsidiary, Futurestep. Futurestep draws from Korn/Ferry’s four decades of
industry experience to offer fully customized, flexible services to help organizations meet their talent and
recruitment needs. Futurestep’s portfolio of services includes recruitment process outsourcing (“RPO”),
project recruitment, search and consulting.
We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other documents with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). You
may read and copy any materials that we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street
N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by
calling the SEC at 1-800-732-0330. Our reports, proxy statements and other documents filed electronically with
the SEC are available at the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.
We also make available, free of charge on our website at www.kornferry.com, our annual, quarterly, and
current reports, and, if applicable, amendments to those reports, filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or
15(d) of the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such reports with, or
furnish them to, the SEC.
Our Corporate Governance Guidelines, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and the charters of the Audit Com-
mittee, Compensation and Personnel Committee, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of our Board
of Directors are also posted on our website at www.kornferry.com. Stockholders may request copies of these documents
by writing to our Corporate Secretary at 1900 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 2600, Los Angeles, California 90067.
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Industry Overview
Executive Recruitment Services: Our executive recruitment services concentrate on searches for positions
with annual compensation of $250,000 or more, or comparable in foreign locations, which may involve board-
level, chief executive and other senior executive positions. The industry is comprised of retained and contingency
recruitment firms. Retained firms, such as Korn/Ferry, typically charge a fee for their services equal to approx-
imately one-third of the first year annual cash compensation for the position being filled regardless of whether
the position is filled. Contingency firms generally work on a non-exclusive basis and are compensated only upon
successfully placing a recommended candidate.
Leadership and Talent Consulting Services: Our LTC services are driving our transformation into a broad-
based talent management firm. These diversified solutions help our clients to not only attract but to engage,
develop and retain their best people in the context of their organization and talent strategy.
High Impact Recruitment Solutions: Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry subsidiary, offers talent acquisition sol-
utions for mid- and high-level management, with annual compensation generally in the $100,000 to $150,000
range or comparable in foreign locations. Founded in 1998, Futurestep today has locations on five continents and
a record of success in helping clients improve business performance through high impact talent.
Industry Trends
While significant challenges currently face the global economy, we believe once the global economic envi-
ronment turns and begins to fully recover and expand, the mid- to long-term business outlook for the talent
management industry should be positive. Contributing to this is a confluence of market trends that will ultimately
fuel job growth and hiring, which include the following:
Consolidation of Talent Management Solution Providers — In choosing recruitment and human resource
service providers, we believe:
‰ Companies are actively in search of preferred providers in order to create efficiencies and consolidate
vendor relationships;
‰ Companies that can offer a full suite of talent management solutions are becoming increasingly attrac-
tive; and
‰ Clients seek trusted advisors who understand their business and unique organizational culture in order to
manage the multiple needs of their business on a global scale.
Aging Population — In many major economic centers, the workforce population is aging and the number of
retirees has increased in the last decade. Moreover, the supply of available qualified candidates is limited, mak-
ing it more difficult for employers to secure executives. We believe this trend will have a positive impact on our
business over the long-term as employers will increasingly seek service providers who can provide solutions for
the impending talent shortage.
Globalization of Business — As the world markets continue to integrate into one global economy, many
companies are strengthening their talent pool with experienced executives who can operate effectively in this
global environment. Emerging markets such as China, India and Eastern Europe have executive talent demands
that exceed the current available supply of executive talent in these geographies. The rapidly changing com-
petitive landscape challenges multinational and local companies to identify and recruit qualified executives with
the right combination of skills, experience and cultural compatibility. Clients are turning to firms that combine
proven expertise with specialized knowledge of both key industries and local markets, enabling them to address
their ongoing global talent needs.
Increased Outsourcing of Recruitment Functions — More companies are focusing on core competencies
and outsourcing non-core, back-office functions to providers who can provide efficient, high-quality services.
Third-party providers can apply immediate and long-term approaches for improving all aspects of talent acquis-
ition. Advantages to outsourcing part or all of the recruitment function include:
‰ Access to a diverse and highly qualified pool of candidates on an as-needed basis;
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‰ Reduction or elimination of the costs required to maintain and train an in-house recruiting department in a
rapidly changing industry;
‰ Access to the most updated industry and geographic market information;
‰ Access to cutting-edge search technology software; and
‰ Ability to maintain management focus on core strategic business issues.
Key Role of Technology — At Korn/Ferry we are adding more discipline and scientific research into the
recruitment process, with emphasis shifting from candidate identification to candidate assessment and attraction.
Driving this initiative is enhanced technology, as the power of the Internet, search engines and databases make it
possible to efficiently identify greater numbers of qualified candidates. Innovative technology, when combined
with world-class intellectual property and thought leadership, creates a compelling set of tools to manage the
process of identifying, assessing and recruiting the most desirable candidates.
Other Industry Trends — In addition to the industry trends mentioned above, we believe the following fac-
tors will have a long-term positive impact on the talent management industry:
‰ Increasing demand for managers with broader qualifications;
‰ Increasing desire by candidates to more actively manage their careers;
‰ Increasing demand for senior executives with not just the right technical skills, but also the right leader-
ship characteristics to meet the specific requirements of the position and organizational culture;
‰ Increasing demand for senior executives who can exceed the high standards of due diligence and public
scrutiny as a result of recent securities legislation;
‰ Decreasing executive management tenure and more frequent job changes;
‰ Inadequate succession planning; and
‰ Increasing impact of web-enabled social media on the role of HR and the recruitment process.
Growth Strategy
Our objective is to expand our position as a premier global provider of talent management solutions. In
order to meet this objective, we will continue to pursue five strategic initiatives:
1. Drive an Integrated, Solutions-Based Go-to-Market Strategy
Differentiating Client Value Proposition — Korn/Ferry offers its clients a global, integrated, enterprise-wide
talent management solution. To that end, we have made progress in helping clients more effectively and effi-
ciently, attract, engage, develop and retain their workforce.
In analyzing talent management across the attract-engage-develop-retain value chain, Korn/Ferry has devel-
oped clear, industry-differentiating strengths through its market leading position in Executive Recruitment and
RPO solutions, with distinct, diversified capabilities along the rest of the value chain through the Company’s
LTC service line.
Our synergistic go-to-market strategy, utilizing all three of our service lines, is systematically driving more
integrated, scaleable client relationships, while accelerating our evolution to a consultative solutions-based orga-
nization. This is evidenced by the fact that nearly 84% of our top 50 clients utilize at least two of our service
lines.
We are an increasingly diversified enterprise with a unique presence in the world of human capital services
and products, which represents an estimated $400 billion global market opportunity.
In an effort to better coordinate global recruiting and to gain operational efficiencies, we expect that multina-
tional clients increasingly will turn to strategic partners who can manage their recruitment needs on a centralized
basis. This will require vendors with a global network of offices and technological support systems to manage
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multiple hires across geographical regions. In fiscal 2009, we established our Premier Client Partnership
(“PCP”) program to act as a catalyst for change as we transform our Company from individual operators to an
integrated talent solutions provider, in an effort to drive major global and regional strategic account development
as well as to provide a framework for all of our client development activities. Today, the PCP program consists
of global colleagues from every line of business and geography. Our goal is to cascade this methodology
throughout every market, country and office.
2. Deliver Unparalleled Client Excellence
World-class Intellectual Property — Korn/Ferry continues to scale and more deeply embed its industry-
leading intellectual property within the talent management process of our global clients.
Our IP-driven Lominger tools and services are being utilized by our clients for everything from organiza-
tional development and job profiling to selection, training, individual and team development, succession planning
and more. We have more than doubled the Lominger business since we acquired it in 2006. As a product-focused
offering, Lominger technology helps us to generate long-term relationships with our clients. We continue to seek
ways to scale the Lominger product offering to our global clients.
Global organizations utilizing our firm’s validated assessment capability are realizing the power and bene-
fits of Korn/Ferry IP in their talent evaluation process. Our assessment capability, currently utilized by more than
65% of our clients, can improve executive retention and prospects of promotion. We believe companies that use
Korn/Ferry’s assessments to choose executives are more likely to find candidates that they would not only retain,
but soon promote.
Technology — Information technology has become a critical element of the executive recruitment business.
We have made significant investments in developing a robust technology infrastructure and a web-based
recruitment platform, e-Korn/Ferry. In fiscal 2012, we continued to invest in enhanced tools and knowledge
to gain competitive advantage. We introduced key enhancements to Searcher Express, our
management
state-of-the-art engagement execution platform and the cornerstone of the Company’s strategy to better share
knowledge, access data and improve the search process. A new version of Searcher Express for the iPad/iPhone
will enable our consultants to conveniently manage their search assignments wherever they go, providing secure
access to view and update engagement information from the field.
Fiscal 2012 was a year in which we implemented a set of efficiency-enhancing system integrations, connect-
ing our client-facing consultants to back office support services in assessment technologies, candidate sourcing,
talent pool management and Internet-based information repositories. We also continued the worldwide upgrade
of our desktop and network infrastructure, including the integration of instant messaging into our engagement
execution workflow.
The technology supporting LTC continued to evolve in fiscal 2012 through the integration of Lominger’s
intellectual property into our assessment and talent management services. We continued to build out our
intellectual property platform, including enhancements to Lominger’s e-Suite, Learning Agility tools, and library
of e-books.
Information technology is a key driver of Futurestep’s growth in RPO, project recruitment and search. Data-
base technology and the Internet have greatly improved capabilities in identifying, targeting and reaching poten-
tial candidates. In fiscal 2012, we continued the integration of advanced, Internet-based sourcing, assessment and
selection technologies into the engagement workflow. We have embarked on the development of the Personal
Development Platform, a new online service offering that incorporates Korn/Ferry’s proprietary assessment
methodologies with Futurestep’s expertise in workforce optimization.
In fiscal 2012, we renewed our commitment to invest in technology across all lines of business — extending
the Company’s brand through integration with social networks — and delivering our unique intellectual property
through smart phones and tablets. We launched ProSpective, a new assessment instrument that gives executives
insight into their leadership characteristics and problem areas, and KFInsider, a professional social network for
Korn/Ferry placements.
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We will continue to enhance our technology in order to strengthen our relationships with clients, expand our
markets through new delivery channels and maintain a competitive advantage in offering the full range of execu-
tive talent management services.
3. Extend and Elevate the Korn/Ferry Brand
Next to our people, the Korn/Ferry brand is the strongest asset of the Company. Since inception, Korn/Ferry
has always maintained an aggressive stance in building our global presence and supporting our vision and
ongoing growth through a robust and comprehensive marketing approach. At the highest level, we will continue
to extend and elevate the Korn/Ferry brand to raise awareness and drive higher market share within key seg-
ments.
Our leadership in executive recruitment enables us to grow our business by increasing the number of recruit-
ment assignments we handle for existing clients. We also believe that our strong relationships and well-
recognized brand name will enable us to introduce new services to our existing client base and to potential new
clients, while allowing us to build communities of candidates to whom we can directly market our services.
For example, we will leverage the work our Board & CEO Services practice performs at the top of our cli-
ents’ organizations to promote awareness of our various solutions at the highest levels. We believe these
engagements will create significant “trickle-down” revenue opportunities across all of our lines of business and
lead to the expansion of other high-level, consultative relationships within the board and CEO community.
4. Advance Korn/Ferry as a Premier Career Destination
As our business strategy evolves, so should our talent strategy in order to drive the growth we need and the
culture we want, at a pace we can absorb. Our talent strategy is what we do to allow us to attract, engage, devel-
op, and retain the best talent for ourselves (and, by extension, for our clients) to achieve our business potential.
Our goal is to become the premier career destination for top talent through offering a client-focused culture,
promotional/developmental opportunities and compensation that aligns employee behavior to corporate strategy.
5. Pursue Transformational Opportunities Along the Broad Human Resources Spectrum
In addition to our heritage as a leading provider of executive recruitment, we also offer clients RPO, project
recruitment, search and consulting services through Futurestep, and board effectiveness, CEO & top team effec-
tiveness,
leadership development & enterprise learning, organization transformation and integrated talent
management services through LTC.
We will continue to develop and add new products and services that our clients demand and continue to
pursue a disciplined acquisition strategy, both of which are consistent with our strategic goals.
Our Services and Organization
Organization
The Company operates in two global business segments in the retained recruitment industry: Executive
Recruitment and High Impact Recruitment Solutions — Futurestep. Our executive recruitment business is man-
aged on a geographic basis throughout our four regions: North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa
(“EMEA”), Asia Pacific and South America. High Impact Recruitment Solutions — Futurestep is managed on a
worldwide basis with operations in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and South America. We face risks asso-
ciated with political instability, legal requirements and currency fluctuations in these international operations.
Examples of such risks include difficulties in staffing and managing global operations, social and political
instability, fluctuation in currency exchange rates and potential adverse tax consequences.
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We address the global recruitment needs of our clients at all levels of management by offering the following
services:
Executive Recruitment Services
Overview — Our executive recruitment services are typically used to fill executive-level positions, such as
board directors, chief executive officers (“CEO”), chief financial officers (“CFO”), chief operating officers
(“COO”), chief information officers (“CIO”) and other senior executive officers. Once we are retained by a client
to conduct a search, we assemble a team comprised of consultants with appropriate geographic, industry and
functional expertise. Our search consultants serve as management advisors who work closely with the client in
identifying, assessing and placing qualified candidates. In fiscal 2012, we executed 11,656 executive recruitment
assignments.
We utilize a unique, standardized approach to placing talent that integrates scientific research with our prac-
tical experience. Providing a more complete view of the candidate than is otherwise possible, our proprietary
tools are statistically proven to generate better results in identifying the right person for the position. We call our
executive recruitment methodology The Korn/Ferry Advantage.
We emphasize a close working relationship with the client and a comprehensive understanding of the cli-
ent’s business issues, strategy and culture, as well as an in-depth knowledge of the skills necessary to succeed
within a client’s organization. Initially, the search team consults with the client to better understand its history,
culture, structure, expectations, challenges, future direction and operations. In these meetings, the team identifies
the specific needs of the client and develops a profile of an ideal candidate for the position using our proprietary
Leadership Sort System, which allows clients to select the desired leadership characteristics for specific roles.
Early in the process, the team also works with the client to develop the general parameters of a compensation
package that will attract highly qualified candidates.
Once the position is defined and outlined via an enhanced job specification that embodies the desired leader-
ship characteristics, a research team identifies through the use of our proprietary databases and other information
resources, companies in related industries facing similar issues and with operating characteristics similar to those
of the client. In addition, the team consults with its established network of resources and searches our databases
containing profiles of approximately five million executives to assist in identifying individuals with the right
background, cultural fit and abilities. These sources are a critical element in assessing the marketplace.
An original list of candidates is carefully screened through phone interviews, video conferences and
in-person meetings, using our proprietary behavioral interviewing approach. Candidates also complete Search
AssessmentSM, a behavioral mapping tool that provides clients with insights into how candidates will lead, how
they will approach and solve complex problems, what their emotional profile is likely to be and what motivates
them to succeed. The client is then presented final qualified candidates to interview. We conduct due diligence
and background verification of the candidate throughout
times with the assistance of an
independent third party.
the process, at
The finalist for the position will usually meet with the client for a second and possibly a third round of dis-
cussions. At this point, the compensation package will have been discussed in detail, increasing the likelihood
that an offer will be accepted. Generally, the search consultants will participate in the negotiations until a final
offer is made and accepted. Throughout the process, ongoing communication with the client is critical to keep
client management apprised of progress.
Industry Specialization — Consultants in our five global markets and one regional specialty practice groups
bring an in-depth understanding of the market conditions and strategic management issues faced by clients within
their specific industry and geography. We are continually looking to expand our specialized expertise through
internal development and strategic hiring in targeted growth areas.
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Percentage of Fiscal 2012 Assignments by Industry Specialization
Global Markets:
Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consumer
Life Sciences/Healthcare Provider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29%
19%
17%
15%
14%
Regional Specialties:
Education/Not-for-Profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6%
Functional Expertise — We have organized executive recruitment centers of functional expertise, composed
of consultants who have extensive backgrounds in placing executives in certain functions, such as board direc-
tors, CEOs and other senior executive officers. Our Board & CEO Services group, for example, focuses
exclusively on placing CEOs and board directors in organizations around the world. This is a dedicated team
from the most senior ranks of the Company. Their work is with CEOs and in the board room, and their expertise
is organizational leadership and governance. They conduct hundreds of engagements every year, tapping talent
from every corner of the globe. This work spans all ranges of organizational scale and purpose. Members of
functional groups are located throughout our regions and across our industry groups.
Percentage of Fiscal 2012 Assignments by Functional Expertise
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Board Level/CEO/CFO/Senior Executive and General Management
Finance and Control
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manufacturing/Engineering/Research and Development/Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marketing and Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Human Resources and Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
75%
7%
6%
5%
4%
3%
Regions
North America — We opened our first office in Los Angeles in 1969 and currently have 23 offices through-
out the United States and Canada. In fiscal 2012, the region generated fee revenue of $381.5 million from 5,068
assignments billed with an average of 221 consultants.
EMEA — We opened our first European office in London in 1972 and currently have 19 offices in
17 countries throughout the region. In fiscal 2012, the region generated fee revenue of $164.2 million from 3,658
assignments billed with an average of 125 consultants.
Asia Pacific — We opened our first Asia Pacific office in Tokyo in 1973 and currently have 17 offices in
10 countries throughout the region. In fiscal 2012, the region generated fee revenue of $95.2 million from 1,908
assignments billed with an average of 93 consultants.
South America — We opened our first South America office in Brazil in 1974. As of April 30, 2012, we oper-
ate a network of seven offices in six countries covering the entire South American region. The region generated fee
revenue of $35.7 million in fiscal 2012 from 1,022 assignments billed with an average of 19 consultants.
Mexico — We expanded our practice to Mexico through the 1977 acquisition of a less than 50% interest in a
Mexico City company. We currently conduct operations in two offices in Mexico through a subsidiary in which
we hold a minority interest. Our share of the net earnings from our Mexico subsidiary was $1.7 million and
$1.9 million for the years ended April 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and is included in equity in earnings of
unconsolidated subsidiaries on the consolidated statements of income.
Client Base — Our 5,487 clients include many of the world’s largest and most prestigious public and private
companies, and 48% of FORTUNE 500 companies were clients in fiscal 2012. In fiscal 2012, no single client
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represented more than 1% of fee revenue. We have established strong client loyalty with 79% of the executive
recruitment assignments performed during fiscal 2012 on behalf of clients for whom we had conducted assign-
ments in the previous three fiscal years.
Competition — We are a premier global provider of talent management solutions. Other multinational
executive recruitment firms include Egon Zehnder International, Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc., Russell
Reynolds Associates and Spencer Stuart. Although these firms are our largest competitors, we also compete with
smaller boutique firms that specialize in specific regional, industry or functional searches. We believe our brand
name, differentiated business model, systematic approach to client service, cutting-edge technology, global
network, prestigious clientele, strong specialty practices and high-caliber colleagues are recognized worldwide.
We also believe our long-term incentive compensation arrangements, as well as other executive benefits, dis-
tinguish us from most of our competitors and are important in attracting and retaining our key consultants.
Leadership and Talent Consulting Services
In fiscal 2009, we consolidated our strategic management assessment and executive coaching and develop-
ment services under the new name Leadership and Talent Consulting to more accurately reflect the array of sol-
utions we now offer and to accommodate further growth. We have made significant investments in these service
areas with the acquisitions of Lominger Limited, Inc. and Lominger Consulting (“Lominger”) and LeaderSource
in fiscal 2007, Lore International in fiscal 2009 and SENSA Solutions in fiscal 2010. Our comprehensive blend
of talent management offerings assists clients with the ongoing assessment and development of their senior
executives and management teams and addresses five fundamental needs:
1. Board effectiveness;
2. CEO and top team effectiveness;
3. Leadership development and enterprise learning;
4. Organization transformation; and
5. Integrated talent management.
Each of Korn/Ferry’s solutions is delivered by an experienced team of leadership consultants, a global
network of top executive coaches and the intellectual property of research-based, time-tested leadership assess-
ment and developmental tools.
High Impact Recruitment Solutions — Futurestep
Overview — Founded in 1998 as Korn/Ferry’s scalable, outsourced recruitment subsidiary, Futurestep
offers clients a portfolio of talent acquisition solutions, including RPO, project recruitment, search and consult-
ing. Each Futurestep engagement leverages a world-class global recruitment process and best-in-class technology
to maximize and measure quality.
Futurestep combines traditional recruitment expertise with a multi-tiered portfolio of talent acquisition sol-
utions. Futurestep consultants, based in 16 countries, have access to our databases of pre-screened, mid-level
professionals. Our global candidate pool complements our international presence and multi-channel sourcing
strategy to aid speed, efficiency and quality service for clients worldwide.
Futurestep RPO solutions are flexible and scalable, improving talent operations and delivering business
impact for today’s large, complex and global organizations.
Project recruitment services offer a proven, outsourced approach for managing multiple hires within a
specific timeframe.
In terms of search, Futurestep’s brand association with Korn/Ferry has helped us become regarded by
today’s industry leaders as the trusted resource for securing management and specialized talent on a professional
level.
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Consulting services support clients with the wider aspects of the employee lifecycle including recruitment
diagnostic, workforce planning, talent communication and employer brand, candidate assessment and selection
and recruitment technology services. Aided by the consulting expertise of The Newman Group, acquired by
Futurestep in fiscal 2008, Futurestep helps companies align people, processes and technology.
Regions — We opened our first Futurestep office in Los Angeles in May 1998. In January 2000, we
acquired the Executive Search & Selection business of PA Consulting with operations in Europe and Asia Pacif-
ic. As of April 30, 2012, we had Futurestep operations in eight cities in North America, nine in Europe, 11 in
Asia Pacific, and one in Latin America.
Competition — Futurestep primarily competes for business with other RPO providers such as Alexander
Mann Solutions, Hays, Kenexa, Spherion, KellyOCG and The RightThing and competes for search assignments
with regional contingency recruitment firms and large national retained recruitment firms.
For talent acquisition and management consulting services, Futurestep competes with boutique consulting
providers such as HRchitect and Knowledge Infusion and larger consulting firms such as Accenture, Aon Hewitt
and Towers Watson.
Professional Staff and Employees
As of April 30, 2012, we had a total of 2,654 full-time employees. Of this, 1,762 were executive recruitment
employees consisting of 442 consultants, 1,154 associates, researchers, administrative and support staff and 166
LTC professionals. In addition, we had 10 consultants in our unconsolidated Mexico office. Futurestep had 826
employees as of April 30, 2012, consisting of 71 consultants and 756 administrative and support staff. Corporate
had 66 professionals at April 30, 2012. We are not party to a collective bargaining agreement and consider our
relations with our employees to be good. Korn/Ferry is an equal opportunity employer.
In Executive Recruitment, senior associates, associates and researchers support the efforts of our consultants
with candidate sourcing and identification, but do not generally lead assignments. We have training and pro-
fessional development programs. Promotion to senior client partner is based on a variety of factors, including
demonstrated superior execution and business development skills, the ability to identify solutions to complex
issues, personal and professional ethics, a thorough understanding of the market and the ability to develop and
help build effective teams. In addition, we have a program for recruiting experienced professionals into our
Company.
The following table provides information relating to each of our business segments for fiscal 2012. Finan-
cial information regarding our business segments for fiscal 2011 and 2010 and additional information for fiscal
2012 is contained in the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on
Form 10-K.
Operating
Income
(Loss)
Number of
Offices as of
April 30, 2012
(dollars in thousands)
Number of
Consultants as of
April 30, 2012
Executive Recruitment:
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EMEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
South America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Executive Recruitment
. . . . . . . .
Futurestep(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fee
Revenue
$381,483
164,161
95,206
35,759
676,609
113,896
—
$ 89,424
17,171
13,084
8,815
128,494
6,245
(51,873)
Total
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$790,505
$ 82,866
23
19
17
7
66
10
—
76
216
119
89
18
442
71
—
513
(1) Futurestep partially occupies 19 of the executive recruitment offices globally in 16 countries.
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The following table provides information on fee revenues for each of the last three fiscal years attributable
to the geographical regions in which the Company operates:
2012
Year Ended April 30,
2011
(in thousands)
2010
Fee Revenue:
United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EMEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
South America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$383,955
45,164
196,514
128,281
36,591
$365,919
45,313
183,373
117,685
31,959
$270,859
32,115
157,376
88,004
24,026
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$790,505
$744,249
$572,380
Item 1A. Risk Factors
The risks described below are the material risks facing our Company. Additional risks not presently known
to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business operations. Our business, financial
condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected by any of these risks.
Competition in our industry could result in us losing market share and/or require us to charge lower prices
for services, which could reduce our revenue.
We compete for executive recruitment business with numerous executive recruitment firms and businesses
that provide job placement services, including other large global executive search firms, smaller specialty firms
and web-based firms. Traditional executive recruitment competitors include Egon Zehnder International, Hei-
drick & Struggles International, Inc., Russell Reynolds Associates and Spencer Stuart. In each of our markets,
our competitors may possess greater resources, greater name recognition and longer operating histories than we
do, which may give them an advantage in obtaining future clients and attracting qualified professionals in these
markets. Additionally, specialty firms can focus on regional or functional markets or on particular industries.
There are no extensive barriers to entry into the executive recruitment industry and new recruiting firms continue
to enter the market. We believe the continuing development and increased availability of information technology
will continue to attract new competitors, especially web-enabled professional and social networking website
providers. As these providers continue to evolve, they may develop offerings similar to or more expansive than
ours, thereby increasing competition for our services or more broadly causing disruption in the executive
recruitment industry. Increased competition, whether as a result of these professional and social networking
website providers or traditional executive recruitment firms, may lead to pricing pressures that could negatively
impact our business. For example, increased competition could require us to charge lower prices, and/or cause us
to lose market share, each of which could reduce our fee revenue.
If we fail to attract and retain qualified and experienced consultants, our revenue could decline and our
business could be harmed.
We compete with other executive recruitment firms for qualified and experienced consultants. Attracting
and retaining consultants in our industry is particularly important because, generally, a small number of con-
sultants have primary responsibility for a client relationship. Because client responsibility is so concentrated, the
loss of key consultants may lead to the loss of client relationships. In 2012, for example, our top three executive
search consultants had primary responsibility for generating business equal to approximately 2% of our net rev-
enues, and our top ten executive search consultants had primary responsibility for generating business equal to
approximately 6% of our net revenues. This risk is heightened due to the general portability of a consultant’s
business. Any decrease in the quality of our reputation, reduction in our compensation levels relative to our peers
or restructuring of our compensation program, whether as a result of insufficient revenue, a decline in the market
price of our common stock or for any other reason, could impair our ability to retain existing consultants or
attract additional qualified consultants with the requisite experience, skills and established client relationships.
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Our failure to retain our most productive consultants or maintain the quality of service to which our clients are
accustomed and the ability of a departing consultant to move business to his or her new employer could result in
a loss of clients, which could in turn cause our fee revenue to decline and our business to be harmed. We may
also lose clients if the departing executive search consultant has widespread name recognition or a reputation as a
specialist in executing searches in a specific industry or management function. Although our employment con-
tracts prohibit former executive search consultants from soliciting any of our employees for a period of one year,
we may lose additional executive search consultants if they choose to join the departing executive search con-
sultant at another executive search firm. If we fail to limit departing executive search consultants from moving
business or recruiting our executive search consultants to a competitor, our business, financial condition and
results of operations could be adversely affected.
Global economic developments and the conditions in the geographic regions and the industries from which
we derive a significant portion of our fee revenue could negatively affect our business, financial condition
and results of operations.
Demand for our services is affected by global economic conditions and the general level of economic activ-
ity in the geographic regions and industries in which we operate. When conditions in the global economy, includ-
ing the credit markets, deteriorate, or economic activity slows, many companies hire fewer permanent employees
and some companies, as a cost-saving measure, choose to rely on their own human resources departments rather
than third-party search firms to find talent, which negatively affects our financial condition and results of oper-
ations, as evidenced by our results of operations for 2009 and 2010. During the recent economic downturn, our
fee revenue significantly decreased from $790.6 million in fiscal 2008 to $572.4 million in fiscal 2010. While the
economic activity in the regions and industries in which we operate started to show improvement beginning in
the second half of fiscal year 2010, the current turmoil in the sovereign debt markets as a result of the European
debt crisis has resulted in general market uncertainty and in worsening economic conditions, particularly in
Europe. If such uncertainty persists or if the national or global economy or credit market conditions in general
were to deteriorate, such uncertainty or changes could put additional negative pressure on demand for our serv-
ices, resulting in lower cash flows and a negative effect on our business, financial condition and results of oper-
ations. In addition, some of our clients may experience reduced access to credit and lower revenues resulting in
their inability to meet their payment obligations to us.
The ongoing uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets related to the U.S. budget deficit, the
European sovereign debt crisis, the potential partial or complete breakup of the Eurozone and the state of
the global economic recovery may adversely affect the Company’s operating results.
Global financial markets continue to experience disruptions, including increased volatility, and diminished
liquidity and credit availability. In particular, developments in Europe have created uncertainty with respect to
the ability of certain European countries to continue to refinance their sovereign debt obligations. For the year
ended April 30, 2012, approximately 11% of our revenues were derived from countries which use the Euro as
their primary currency. In the event that one or more countries were to replace the Euro with their legacy cur-
rency, then the Company’s fee revenues and operating results in such countries, or Europe generally, would
likely be adversely affected until stable exchange rates were established and economic confidence restored. Dis-
orderly exits from the eurozone could result in bank failures that could adversely impact our bank accounts in
affected countries. If economic and financial market conditions in the United States or other key markets, includ-
ing Europe, remain uncertain or deteriorate further, our clients may respond by suspending, delaying or reducing
their expenditures, which may adversely affect our cash flows and results of operations.
If we are unable to retain our executive officers and key personnel, or integrate new members of our senior
management who are critical to our business, we may not be able to successfully manage our business in
the future.
Our future success depends upon the continued service of our executive officers and other key management
personnel. If we lose the services of one or more of our executives or key employees, or if one or more of them
decides to join a competitor or otherwise compete directly or indirectly with us, or if we are unable to integrate
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new members of our senior management who are critical to our business, we may not be able to successfully
manage our business or achieve our business objectives.
If we are unable to maintain our professional reputation and brand name, our business will be harmed.
We depend on our overall reputation and brand name recognition to secure new engagements and to hire
qualified professionals. Our success also depends on the individual reputations of our professionals. We obtain a
majority of our new engagements from existing clients or from referrals by those clients. Any client who is
dissatisfied with our assignments can adversely affect our ability to secure new engagements.
If any factor, including poor performance, hurts our reputation, we may experience difficulties in competing
successfully for both new engagements and qualified consultants. Failing to maintain our professional reputation
and the goodwill associated with our brand name could seriously harm our business.
We are subject to potential legal liability from clients, employees and candidates for employment. Insurance
coverage may not be available to cover all of our potential liability and available coverage may not be
sufficient to cover all claims that we may incur.
Our ability to obtain liability insurance, its coverage levels, deductibles and premiums are all dependent on
market factors, our loss history and insurers’ perception of our overall risk profile. We are exposed to potential
claims with respect to the executive recruitment process. For example, a client could assert a claim for matters
such as breach of an off-limit agreement or recommending a candidate who subsequently proves to be unsuitable
for the position filled. Further, the current employer of a candidate whom we placed could file a claim against us
alleging interference with an employment contract. In addition, a candidate could assert an action against us for
failure to maintain the confidentiality of the candidate’s employment search or for alleged discrimination, viola-
tions of employment law or other matters. Further, in various countries, we are subject to data protection laws
impacting the processing of candidate information. We cannot ensure that our insurance will cover all claims or
that insurance coverage will be available at economically acceptable rates. Significant uninsured liabilities could
have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We rely heavily on our information systems and if we lose that technology, or fail to further develop our
technology, our business could be harmed.
Our success depends in large part upon our ability to store, retrieve, process, manage and protect substantial
amounts of information. To achieve our strategic objectives and to remain competitive, we must continue to
develop and enhance our information systems. This may require the acquisition of equipment and software and
the development of new proprietary software, either internally or through independent consultants. If we are
unable to design, develop, implement and utilize, in a cost-effective manner, information systems that provide
the capabilities necessary for us to compete effectively, or for any reason any interruption or loss of our
information processing capabilities occurs, this could harm our business, results of operations and financial con-
dition.
Cyber security vulnerabilities could lead to improper disclosure of confidential information obtained from
our clients, candidates and employees that could result in liability and harm our reputation.
The continued occurrence of high-profile data breaches provides evidence of an external environment
increasingly hostile to information security. This environment demands that we continuously improve our design
and coordination of security controls across our business groups and geographies in order to protect confidential
information obtained from our clients, candidates and employees. Despite these efforts, it is possible our security
controls over this information, our training of employees, and other practices we follow may not prevent the
improper disclosure of such information. Improper disclosure of this information could harm our reputation, lead
to legal exposure, and/or subject us to liability from our customers, resulting in increased costs and loss of rev-
enue. We depend on our overall reputation and brand name recognition to secure new engagements. Perceptions
that we do not adequately protect the privacy of confidential information could inhibit attaining new engage-
ments and qualified consultants, and could potentially damage currently existing client relationships.
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Limited protection of our intellectual property could harm our business, and we face the risk that our
services or products may infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.
We cannot guarantee that trade secret, trademark and copyright law protections are adequate to deter mis-
appropriation of our intellectual property (which has become an increasingly important part of our business).
Existing laws of some countries in which we provide services or products may offer only limited protection of
our intellectual property rights. Redressing infringements may consume significant management time and finan-
cial resources. Also, we may be unable to detect the unauthorized use of our intellectual property and take the
necessary steps to enforce our rights, which may have a material adverse impact on our business, financial con-
dition or results of operations. We cannot be sure that our services and products, or the products of others that we
offer to our clients, do not infringe on the intellectual property rights of third parties, and we may have infringe-
ment claims asserted against us or our clients. These claims may harm our reputation, result in financial liability
and prevent us from offering some services or products.
We face risks associated with social and political instability, legal requirements, economic conditions and
currency fluctuations in our international operations.
We operate in 35 countries and during the year ended April 30, 2012, generated 51% of our fee revenue
from operations outside of the United States. We are exposed to the risk of changes in social, political, legal and
economic conditions inherent in international operations. Examples of risks inherent in transacting business
worldwide that we are exposed to include:
‰ changes in and compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements;
‰ difficulties in staffing and managing global operations;
‰ social, economic and political instability;
‰ differences in cultures and business practices;
‰ fluctuations in currency exchange rates;
‰ statutory equity requirements;
‰ differences in accounting and reporting requirements;
‰ repatriation controls; and
‰ potential adverse tax consequences.
We have no hedging or similar foreign currency contracts and therefore fluctuations in the value of foreign
currencies could impact our global results of operations. We cannot ensure that one or more of these factors will
not harm our business, financial condition or results of operations.
We may be limited in our ability to recruit employees from our clients and we could lose those opportunities
to our competition, which could harm our business.
Either by agreement with clients, or for client relations or marketing purposes, we sometimes refrain from,
for a specified period of time, recruiting candidates from a client when conducting searches on behalf of other
clients. These off-limit agreements can generally remain in effect for up to two years following completion of an
assignment. The duration and scope of the off-limit agreement, including whether it covers all operations of the
client and its affiliates or only certain divisions of a client, generally are subject to negotiation or internal policies
and may depend on factors such as the scope, size and complexity of the client’s business, the length of the client
relationship and the frequency with which we have been engaged to perform executive searches for the client. If
a prospective client believes that we are overly restricted by these off-limit agreements from recruiting employ-
ees of our existing clients, these prospective clients may not engage us to perform their executive searches.
Therefore, our inability to recruit candidates from these clients may make it difficult for us to obtain search
assignments from, or to fulfill search assignments for, other companies in that client’s industry. We cannot
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ensure that off-limit agreements will not impede our growth or our ability to attract and serve new clients, or
otherwise harm our business.
Consolidation in the industries that we serve could harm our business.
Companies in the industries that we serve may seek to achieve economies of scale and other synergies by
combining with or acquiring other companies. If two or more of our clients merge or consolidate and combine
their operations, we may experience a decrease in the amount of services we perform for these clients. If one of
our clients merges or consolidates with a company that relies on another provider for its services, we may lose
work from that client or lose the opportunity to gain additional work. The increased market power of larger
companies could also increase pricing and competitive pressures on us. Any of these possible results of industry
consolidation could harm our business, results of operations and financial condition.
We have provisions that make an acquisition of us more difficult and expensive.
Anti-takeover provisions in our Certificate of Incorporation, our Bylaws and under Delaware law make it
more difficult and expensive for us to be acquired in a transaction that is not approved by our Board of Directors.
Some of the provisions in our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws include:
‰ a classified Board of Directors;
‰ limitations on the removal of directors;
‰ limitation on stockholder actions;
‰ advance notification requirements for director nominations and actions to be taken at stockholder meet-
ings; and
‰ the ability to issue one or more series of preferred stock by action of our Board of Directors.
These provisions could discourage an acquisition attempt or other transaction in which stockholders could
receive a premium over the current market price for the common stock.
We have deferred tax assets that we may not be able to use under certain circumstances.
If we are unable to generate sufficient future taxable income in certain jurisdictions, or if there is a sig-
nificant change in the time period within which the underlying temporary differences become taxable or deduc-
tible, we could be required to increase our valuation allowances against our deferred tax assets. This would result
in an increase in our effective tax rate, and an adverse effect on our future operating results. In addition, changes
in statutory tax rates may also change our deferred tax assets or liability balances, with either a favorable or
unfavorable impact on our effective tax rate. Our deferred tax assets may also be impacted by new legislation or
regulation.
An impairment in the carrying value of goodwill and other intangible assets could negatively impact our
consolidated results of operations and net worth.
Goodwill is initially recorded as the excess of amounts paid over the fair value of net assets acquired. While
goodwill is not amortized it is reviewed for impairment at least annually or more frequently if impairment
indicators are present. In assessing the carrying value of goodwill, we make qualitative and quantitative assump-
tions and estimates about revenues, operating margins, growth rates and discount rates based on our business
plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows and marketplace data. There are inherent uncertainties
related to these factors and management’s judgment in applying these factors. Goodwill valuations have been
calculated using an income approach based on the present value of future cash flows of each reporting unit and a
market approach. We could be required to evaluate the carrying value of goodwill prior to the annual assessment,
if we experience unexpected significant declines in operating results or sustained market capitalization declines.
These types of events and the resulting analyses could result in goodwill impairment charges in the future.
Impairment charges could substantially affect our results of operations and net worth in the periods of such
charges.
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Acquisitions may have an adverse effect on our business.
While we may, under certain circumstances, pursue acquisitions in the future, we may not be able to con-
summate such acquisitions on satisfactory terms or integrate the acquired businesses effectively and profitably into
our existing operations. To the extent we consummate any acquisitions, our future success may depend in part on
our ability to complete the integration of the acquisition target successfully into our operations. Failure to success-
fully integrate new employees and complementary businesses may adversely affect our profitability by creating
operating inefficiencies that could increase operating expenses as a percentage of fee revenue and reduce operating
income. Further, after any acquisition, the acquired businesses’ clients may choose not to move their business to us
causing an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We may not be able to align our cost structure with our revenue level.
We continuously evaluate our cost base in relation to projected near to mid-term demand for our services in an
effort to align our cost structure with the current realities of our markets. If actual or projected fee revenue continues
to soften over the next few months, we may find it necessary to take cost cutting measures so that we can minimize
the impact on our profitability. There is, however, no guarantee that if we do take such measures that such measures
will properly align our cost structure to our revenue level. Any failure to maintain a balance between our cost struc-
ture and our revenue could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations and lead to
negative cash flows, which in turn might require us to obtain additional financing to meet our capital needs.
We may require additional capital in the future, which may not be available at all or may be available only
on unfavorable terms.
Future adverse changes in the Company’s revenue could require us to institute cost cutting measures. To the
extent our efforts are insufficient, we may incur negative cash flows. If such conditions persist over an extended
period of time, it might require us to obtain financing to meet our capital needs. If we are unable to secure financ-
ing on favorable terms, or at all, our ability to fund our operations could be impaired, which could have a
material adverse effect on our results of operations.
We invest in marketable securities classified as trading and available for sale and if the market value of
these securities declines materially, they could have an adverse effect on our financial position and results
of operations.
Marketable securities consist of mutual funds and investments in corporate bonds, commercial paper and
U.S. Treasury and agency securities. The primary objectives of the mutual funds are to meet the obligations
under certain of our deferred compensation plans, while the other securities are available for general corporate
purposes. If the financial markets in which these securities trade were to materially decline in value, the unreal-
ized losses and potential realized losses could negatively impact the Company’s financial position and results of
operations.
Our inability to successfully recover should we experience a disaster or other business continuity problem
could cause material financial loss, loss of human capital, regulatory actions, reputational harm or legal
liability.
Should we experience a disaster or other business continuity problem, such as an earthquake, hurricane,
terrorist attack, pandemic, security breach, power loss, telecommunications failure or other natural or man-made
disaster, our continued success will depend, in part, on the availability of our personnel, our office facilities, and
the proper functioning of our computer, telecommunication and other related systems and operations. In such an
event, we could experience near-term operational challenges with regard to particular areas of our operations. In
particular, our ability to recover from any disaster or other business continuity problem will depend on our ability
to protect our technology infrastructure against damage from business continuity events that could have a sig-
nificant disruptive effect on our operations. We could potentially lose client data or experience material adverse
interruptions to our operations or delivery of services to our clients in a disaster. We will continue to regularly
assess and take steps to improve upon our business continuity plans. However, a disaster on a significant scale or
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affecting certain of our key operating areas within or across regions, or our inability to successfully recover
should we experience a disaster or other business continuity problem, could materially interrupt our business
operations and cause material financial loss, loss of human capital, regulatory actions, reputational harm, dam-
aged client relationships or legal liability.
Changes in our accounting estimates and assumptions could negatively affect our financial position and
results of operations.
We prepare our financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
(“GAAP”). These accounting principles require us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our financial
statements. We are also required to make certain judgments that affect the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during each reporting period. We periodically evaluate our estimates and assumptions including those
relating to restructuring, deferred compensation, goodwill and other intangible assets, contingencies, annual per-
formance related bonus, share-based payments and deferred income taxes. We base our estimates on historical
experience and various assumptions that we believe to be reasonable based on specific circumstances. Actual
results could differ from these estimates, and changes in accounting standards could have an adverse impact on
our future financial position and results of operations.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
Not applicable.
Item 2. Properties
Our corporate office is located in Los Angeles, California. We lease all 76 of our executive recruitment and
Futurestep offices located in North America, EMEA, Asia Pacific and South America. As of April 30, 2012, we
leased an aggregate of approximately 754,657 square feet of office space. The leases generally are for terms of
one to 15 years and contain customary terms and conditions. We believe that our facilities are adequate for our
current needs and we do not anticipate any difficulty replacing such facilities or locating additional facilities to
accommodate any future growth.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
The Los Angeles Regional Office of the SEC is conducting an inquiry regarding the accounting for certain
bonus expense and related accruals for the Company’s periodic reporting periods in fiscal 2009, 2010 and
2011. Specifically, we believe the SEC is evaluating items related to the manner in which the Company estimated
its annual bonus expense during those periods and the changes in estimates resulting from the actual bonus
payments made. The Company is fully cooperating with the inquiry. We believe that the estimates, accruals, and
changes in estimates were in accordance with GAAP and are working to bring the inquiry to a satisfactory con-
clusion. See Note 1 — Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Compensation and
Benefits Expense, in the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Annual Report on Form
10-K.
In addition, from time to time, we are involved in litigation both as a plaintiff and a defendant, relating to
claims arising out of our operations. As of the date of this report, we are not engaged in any legal proceedings
that are expected, individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition or results of operations.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
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Executive Officers of the Registrant
Name
Gary D. Burnison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert P. Rozek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ana Dutra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Byrne Mulrooney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Age
51
51
48
51
Position
President and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer
of Leadership and Talent Consulting
Chief Executive Officer, Futurestep
Our executive officers serve at the discretion of our Board of Directors. There is no family relationship
between any executive officer or director. The following information sets forth the business experience for at
least the past five years for each of our executive officers.
Gary D. Burnison has been President and Chief Executive Officer since July 2007. He was Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer from March 2002 until June 30, 2007 and Chief Operating Officer from
November 2003 until June 30, 2007. Prior to joining Korn/Ferry, Mr. Burnison was Principal and Chief Financial
Officer of Guidance Solutions, a privately held consulting firm, from 1999 to 2001. Prior to that, he served as an
executive officer and a member of the board of directors of Jefferies and Company, an investment bank and
brokerage firm, from 1995 to 1999. Earlier, Mr. Burnison was a partner at KPMG Peat Marwick.
Robert P. Rozek joined the Company in February 2012 as our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer. Prior to joining Korn/Ferry, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Cush-
man & Wakefield, Inc., a privately held commercial real estate services firm, from June 2008 to February 2012.
Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, Inc., Mr. Rozek served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp, a leading global developer of destination properties (integrated resorts) that
feature premium accommodations, world-class gaming and entertainment, convention and exhibition facilities
and many other amenities, from 2006 to 2008. Prior to that, Mr. Rozek held senior leadership positions at East-
man Kodak, and spent five years as a partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Ana Dutra has been Executive Vice President of Korn/Ferry and Chief Executive Officer of Leadership and
Talent Consulting since February 2008. She is responsible for driving the global growth of our Leadership and
Talent Consulting services. Prior to joining Korn/Ferry, Ms. Dutra led the global organization and change strat-
egy practice at Accenture, a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, from
2005 to 2008. Before this role, she led the organizational transformation practice at Mercer Management
Consulting from 2001 to 2005. Earlier, Ms. Dutra was with Marakon Associates, CSC Index, Booz Allen Hamil-
ton and IBM Consulting Group.
Byrne Mulrooney joined the Company in April 2010 as Chief Executive Officer of Futurestep. Prior to join-
ing Korn/Ferry, he was President and Chief Operating Officer of Flynn Transportation Services, a third party
logistics company, from 2007 to 2010. Prior to that, he led Spherion’s workforce solutions business in North
America, which provides workforce solutions in professional services and general staffing, including recruitment
process outsourcing and managed services, from 2003 to 2007. Mr. Mulrooney has held executive positions for
almost 20 years at EDS and IBM in client services, sales, marketing and operations. Mr. Mulrooney is a graduate
of Villanova University in Pennsylvania. He holds a master’s degree in management from Northwestern Uni-
versity’s J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
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PART II.
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of
Equity Securities
Common Stock
Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “KFY”. The following
table sets forth the high and low sales price per share of the common stock for the periods indicated, as reported
on the New York Stock Exchange:
Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2012
First Quarter
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fourth Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2011
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First Quarter
Second Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fourth Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High
Low
$23.98
$21.65
$18.75
$17.27
$16.68
$17.93
$24.00
$24.77
$18.94
$11.25
$14.26
$15.07
$12.99
$12.78
$16.85
$19.34
On June 18, 2012, the last reported sales price on the New York Stock Exchange for the Company’s com-
mon stock, was $12.71 per share and there were approximately 5,079 beneficial holders of the Company’s
common stock.
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Performance Graph
We have presented below a graph comparing the cumulative total stockholder return on the Company’s
shares with the cumulative total stockholder return on (1) the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index and (2) a
company-established peer group. The following graph compares the monthly percentage change in the Compa-
ny’s cumulative total stockholder return with the cumulative total return of the companies in the Standard &
Poor’s 500 Stock Index and a peer group constructed by us. Cumulative total return for each of the periods
shown in the performance graph is measured assuming an initial investment of $100 on April 30, 2007 and the
reinvestment of any dividends paid by any company in the peer group on the date the dividends were declared.
In fiscal 2011, we established a new peer group comprised of a broad number of publicly traded companies,
which are principally or in significant part involved in either professional staffing or consulting. The new peer
group is comprised of the following 15 companies: CBIZ, Inc. (CBZ), FTI Consulting, Inc. (FCN), Heidrick &
Struggles International, Inc. (HSII), Huron Consulting Group Inc. (HURN), ICF International, Inc. (ICFI),
Insperity, Inc. (NSP), Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA), Kforce Inc. (KFRC), Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NCI),
Resources Connection, Inc. (RECN), Robert Half International Inc. (RHI), The Corporate Executive Board
Company (EXBD), The Dun & Bradsheet Corporation (DNB), Towers Watson & Co. (TW) and TrueBlue, Inc.
(TBI). We believe this group of professional services firms, is more reflective of similar sized companies in
terms of our market capitalization, revenue or profitability, and therefore provides a more meaningful compar-
ison of stock performance. The returns of each company have been weighted according to their respective stock
market capitalization at the beginning of each measurement period for purposes of arriving at a peer group aver-
age.
The stock price performance depicted in this graph is not necessarily indicative of future price performance.
This graph will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference by any general statement incorporating this
Form 10-K into any filing by us under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except
to the extent we specifically incorporate this information by reference, and shall not otherwise be deemed solicit-
ing material or deemed filed under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among Korn/Ferry International, the S&P 500 Index, the S&P Midcap 400 Index,
and a Peer Group
$120
$100
$80
$60
$40
$20
$0
4/07 7/07 10/07 1/08 4/08 7/08 10/08 1/09 4/09 7/09 10/09 1/10 4/10 7/10 10/10 1/11 4/11 7/11 10/11 1/12 4/12
Korn/Ferry International
S&P 500
Peer Group
* $100 invested on 4/30/07 in stock or index-including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending April 30,
2012.
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Dividends and Stock Repurchases
We have not paid any cash dividends on our common stock since April 30, 1996, and do not currently
intend to pay any cash dividends on our common stock. The Board of Directors has authorized the Company to
repurchase up to $50.0 million of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock pursuant to an issuer
repurchase program. Since this program was approved on November 2, 2007 through April 30, 2012, we have
repurchased approximately $25.6 million of the Company’s common stock under this program. Our future divi-
dend policy as well as any decision to execute on our currently outstanding issuer repurchase program will
depend on our earnings, capital requirements, financial condition and other factors considered relevant by our
Board of Directors. Our credit facility does not restrict our ability to pay dividends.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table summarizes common stock repurchased by us during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012:
Shares
Purchased(1)
Average Price
Paid Per Share
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly-
Announced Programs(2)
February 1, 2012 — February 29, 2012 . . .
March 1, 2012 — March 31, 2012 . . . . . . .
April 1, 2012 — April 30, 2012 . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
950
3,284
1,806
6,040
$16.88
$15.87
$16.43
$16.20
—
—
—
—
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares
that May Yet be
Purchased under
the Programs(2)
$24.4 million
$24.4 million
$24.4 million
$24.4 million
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(1) Represents withholding of a portion of restricted shares to cover taxes upon vesting of restricted shares.
(2) On November 2, 2007, the Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to $50 million of the Compa-
ny’s common stock in a common stock repurchase program. The shares can be repurchased in open market
transactions or privately negotiated transactions at the Company’s discretion.
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
The following selected financial data are qualified by reference to, and should be read together with, our
“Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements” and
“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” appearing elsewhere
in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The selected statement of income data set forth below for the fiscal years
ended April 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 and the selected balance sheet data as of April 30, 2012 and 2011 are
derived from our consolidated financial statements, audited by Ernst & Young LLP, appearing elsewhere in this
Form 10-K. The selected balance sheet data as of April 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008 and the selected statement of
operations data set forth below for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2009 and 2008 are derived from consolidated
financial statements and notes thereto which are not included in this Form 10-K report and were audited by
Ernst & Young LLP.
Year Ended April 30,
2010
(in thousands, except per share data and other operating data)
2012
2009
2011
2008
Selected Statement of Income Data:
Fee revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $790,505 $744,249 $572,380 $638,223 $790,570
45,072
Reimbursed out-of-pocket engagement expenses . . . . . . . . .
37,905
835,642
676,128
540,056
442,632
134,542
126,882
58,750
49,388
10,441
11,583
—
41,915
743,789
672,400
91,853
3,728
4,656
(14,738)
2,481
(1,063)
36,081
384
3,302
2,365
5,298 $ (10,092) $ 66,211
36,254
Total revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 826,759
Compensation and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534,186
General and administrative expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138,872
55,889
Engagement expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14,017
Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
929
Restructuring charges, net(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total operating expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 743,893
82,866
(271)
(1,791)
28,351
1,850
Operating income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other (loss) income, net
Interest (expense) income, net
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision (benefit) for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries, net . . . . .
Net income (loss)
27,269
599,649
413,340
115,280
41,585
11,493
20,673
602,371
(2,722)
10,066
(2,622)
(485)
91
32,002
776,251
507,405
116,494
51,766
12,671
2,130
690,466
85,785
6,454
(2,535)
32,692
1,862
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 54,303 $ 58,874 $
Basic earning (loss) per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Diluted earning (loss) per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding . . . . . .
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding . . . .
Other Operating Data:
Fee revenue by business segment:
Executive recruitment:
1.17 $
1.15 $
1.30 $
1.27 $
0.12 $
0.12 $
(0.23) $
(0.23) $
46,397
47,261
45,205
46,280
44,413
45,457
43,522
43,522
1.50
1.46
44,012
45,528
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $381,483 $375,971 $278,746 $309,514 $374,891
183,042
EMEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164,161
95,915
95,206
Asia Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25,556
35,759
South America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
679,404
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 676,609
111,166
Futurestep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113,896
Total fee revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $790,505 $744,249 $572,380 $638,223 $790,570
155,782
90,346
31,959
654,058
90,191
137,497
64,132
24,026
504,401
67,979
143,184
66,332
24,323
543,353
94,870
Total executive recruitment
Number of offices (at period end) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Number of consultants (at period end) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Number of new engagements opened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Number of full-time employees:
Executive recruitment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Futurestep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total full-time employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
76
513
11,624
76
545
11,854
1,762
826
66
2,654
1,774
628
61
2,463
76
547
9,794
1,664
487
48
2,199
78
547
9,630
1,583
493
48
2,124
89
613
11,106
1,894
636
54
2,584
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Year Ended April 30,
2010
(in thousands, except per share data and other operating data)
2009
2012
2011
2008
Selected Balance Sheet Data as of April 30:
Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 282,005 $246,856 $219,233 $255,000 $305,296
135,734 122,231
83,966
Marketable securities(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
196,259
Working capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
284,755 207,731
880,214
Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,014,689 971,680
111,622
169,901 159,477
Long-term obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
496,134
629,476 578,337
Total stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
77,219
182,781
827,098
137,673
491,342
75,255
198,250
740,879
108,433
459,099
(1) During fiscal 2012 and 2011, we increased our previously recorded restructuring charges by $0.9 million and
$2.1 million, respectively primarily related to the inability to sublease space, which was included in the
original estimate. During fiscal 2010, our restructuring initiatives resulted in restructuring charges of $25.8
million against operations, of which $16.0 million and $9.8 million related to severance costs and the con-
solidation of premises, respectively. These restructuring charges were partially offset by $5.1 million of
reductions from previous restructuring charges resulting in net restructuring costs of $20.7 million during
fiscal 2010. During fiscal 2009,
the restructuring charges were comprised of severance charges of
$26.9 million and facilities charges of $15.0 million.
(2) As of April 30, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008, the Company’s marketable securities included $82.2 mil-
lion, $71.4 million, $69.0 million, $60.8 million and $63.5 million, respectively, held in trust for settlement
of the Company’s obligations under certain of its deferred compensation plans.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-looking Statements
This Annual Report on Form 10-K may contain certain statements that we believe are, or may be considered
to be, “forward-looking” statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Sec-
tion 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by
use of statements that include phrases such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “foresee,”
“may,” “will,” “likely,” “estimates,” “potential,” “continue” or other similar words or phrases. Similarly,
statements that describe our objectives, plans or goals also are forward-looking statements. All of these forward-
looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially
from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statement. The principal risk factors that could cause
actual performance and future actions to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, but are
not limited to, dependence on attracting and retaining qualified and experienced consultants, maintaining our
brand name and professional reputation, potential legal liability and regulatory developments, portability of
client relationships, global and local political or economic developments in or affecting countries where we have
operations, currency fluctuations in our international operations, risks related to growth, restrictions imposed by
off-limits agreements, competition, reliance on information processing systems, cyber security vulnerabilities,
limited protection of our intellectual property, our ability to enhance and develop new technology, our ability to
successfully recover from a disaster or business continuity problems, employment liability risk, an impairment in
the carrying value of goodwill and other intangible assets, deferred tax assets that we may not be able to use, our
ability to develop new products and services, changes in our accounting estimates and assumptions, alignment of
our cost structure, risks related to the integration of recently acquired businesses and the matters disclosed
under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Exchange Act reports, including Item 1A included in this
Annual Report. Readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking state-
ments. The forward-looking statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are made only as of the
date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and we undertake no obligation to publicly update these forward-
looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
The following presentation of management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results
of operations should be read together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included in
this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Executive Summary
Korn/Ferry International (referred to herein as the “Company,” “Korn/Ferry,” or in the first person notations
“we,” “our,” and “us”) is a premier global provider of talent management solutions that helps clients to attract,
engage, develop and retain their talent. We are the premier provider of executive recruitment, leadership and
talent consulting and high impact recruitment solutions with the broadest global presence in the recruitment
industry. Our services include Executive Recruitment, middle-management recruitment (through Futurestep),
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (“RPO”), Leadership and Talent Consulting (“LTC”) and executive coaching.
Approximately 75% of the executive recruitment searches we performed in fiscal 2012 were for board level,
chief executive and other senior executive and general management positions. Our 5,487 clients in fiscal 2012
included many of the world’s largest and most prestigious public and private companies, including approx-
imately 48% of the FORTUNE 500, middle market and emerging growth companies, as well as government and
nonprofit organizations. We have built strong client loyalty, with 79% of the executive recruitment assignments
performed during fiscal 2012 having been on behalf of clients for whom we had conducted assignments in the
previous three fiscal years.
In an effort to maintain our long-term strategy of being the leading provider of talent management solutions,
our strategic focus for fiscal 2013 centers upon enhancing the integration of our multi-service strategy. We plan
to continue to address areas of increasing client demand including RPO and LTC. We further plan to explore new
products and services, continue to pursue a disciplined acquisition strategy, enhance our technology and proc-
esses and aggressively leverage our brand through thought leadership and intellectual capital projects as a means
of delivering world-class service to our clients. During fiscal 2012, nearly 84% of our top 50 clients utilized at
least two of our service lines. We also continue to carefully monitor conditions in the global economy. If con-
ditions continue to remain weak or weaken further, we are prepared to institute certain cost-saving measures in
an effort to achieve our goal to sustain operational profitability.
Fee revenue increased $46.2 million in fiscal 2012 to $790.5 million compared to $744.3 million in fiscal
2011, with increases in fee revenue in all regions of Executive Recruitment and Futurestep. Futurestep experi-
enced the largest dollar increase in fee revenue. During fiscal 2012, we recorded consolidated operating income
of $82.9 million with Executive Recruitment and Futurestep segments contributing $128.5 million and $6.3 mil-
lion, respectively, offset by corporate expenses of $51.9 million. This represents a decrease of $2.9 million in
fiscal 2012, from operating income of $85.8 million in fiscal 2011.
Our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities increased by $48.6 million, or 13%, to $417.7 million
at April 30, 2012 compared to $369.1 million at April 30, 2011, mainly due to cash provided by operations,
partially offset by the payment of bonuses earned in fiscal 2011. As of April 30, 2012, we held marketable secu-
rities to settle obligations under our Executive Capital Accumulation Plan (“ECAP”) with a cost value of $79.1
million and a fair value of $82.2 million. Our working capital increased by $77.0 million to $284.7 million in
fiscal 2012. We believe that cash on hand and funds from operations will be sufficient to meet our anticipated
working capital, capital expenditures and general corporate requirements in the next twelve months. We had
neither long-term debt nor any outstanding borrowings under our credit facility at April 30, 2012. Under our
credit facility, we are required to maintain $10.0 million on account with the lender, to provide collateral for the
standby letters of credit and potential future borrowings. As of April 30, 2012, we had $2.9 million of standby
letters of credit issued under our facility.
Critical Accounting Policies
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our
consolidated financial statements. Preparation of our periodic filings requires us to make estimates and assump-
tions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the
date of our financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results may differ from those estimates and assumptions and changes in the estimates are reported in cur-
rent operations. In preparing our consolidated financial statements and accounting for the underlying transactions
and balances, we apply our accounting policies as disclosed in the notes to our consolidated financial statements.
We consider the policies discussed below as critical to an understanding of our consolidated financial statements
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because their application places the most significant demands on management’s judgment and estimates. Specific
risks for these critical accounting policies are described in the following paragraphs. Senior management has
discussed the development and selection of the critical accounting estimates with the Audit Committee of the
Board of Directors.
Revenue Recognition. Management is required to establish policies and procedures to ensure that revenue
is recorded over the performance period for valid engagements and related costs are matched against such rev-
enue. We provide recruitment services on a retained basis and generally bill clients in three monthly installments
commencing the month of client acceptance as this is the period over which the recruitment services are per-
formed. Fees earned in excess of the initial contract amount are billed upon completion of the engagement, which
reflect the difference between the final actual compensation of the placed executive and the estimate used for
purposes of the previous billings. Since the fees are generally not contingent upon placement of a candidate, our
assumptions primarily relate to establishing the period over which such service is performed. These assumptions
determine the timing of revenue recognition and profitability for the reported period. If these assumptions do not
accurately reflect the period over which revenue is earned, revenue and profit could differ. Any services that are
provided on a contingent basis are recognized once the contingency is fulfilled. Futurestep provides recruitment
process outsourcing services and fee revenue is recognized as services are rendered. Fee revenue from LTC is
recognized as services are rendered for consulting engagements and other time based services, measured by total
hours incurred to the total estimated hours at completion. It is possible that updated estimates for the consulting
engagement may vary from initial estimates. If updated estimated total costs indicate a loss, we recognize that
estimated loss in the period it is determined. LTC revenue from licenses is recognized using a straight-line
method over the term of the contract (generally 12 months), which begins upon execution and is invoiced in the
same month. A portion of the revenue for LTC is derived from the sale of Lominger products. These products
mainly consist of books covering a variety of topics including performance management, team effectiveness, and
coaching and development. The Company recognizes revenue for their products when the product has been sold.
Furthermore, a provision for doubtful accounts on recognized revenue is established with a charge to general and
administrative expenses based on historical loss experience, assessment of the collectability of specific accounts,
as well as expectations of future collections based upon trends and the type of work for which services are ren-
dered.
Annual Performance Related Bonuses. Each quarter, management records its best estimate of its annual
performance related compensation, which on a quarterly basis requires management to, among other things,
project annual consultant (employees who originate business) productivity (as measured by engagement fees
billed and collected by executive search consultants or revenue for Futurestep consultants), Company perform-
ance including profitability, competitive forces and future economic conditions and their impact on our results.
At the end of each fiscal year, annual performance related bonuses take into account final individual consultant
productivity, Company results including profitability, the achievement of strategic objectives and the results of
individual performance appraisals, as determined by management, and the current economic landscape. Activity-
based changes in any of the assumptions underlying the quarterly bonus accrual may significantly impact the
compensation and benefits liability on our balance sheet and related compensation and benefits cost on our
statement of income. Differences between the assumptions used each quarter to estimate annual performance
related bonus and actual cash payments made on an annual basis could materially impact the carrying amount of
the liability and our operating results.
Deferred Compensation. Estimating deferred compensation requires assumptions regarding the timing and
probability of payments of benefits to participants and the discount rate. Changes in these assumptions would
significantly impact the liability and related cost on our consolidated balance sheet and statement of income.
Management engages an independent actuary to periodically review these assumptions in order to ensure that
they reflect the population and economics of our deferred compensation plans in all material respects and to
assist us in estimating our deferred compensation liability and the related cost. The actuarial assumptions we use
may differ from actual results due to changing market conditions or changes in the participant population. These
differences could have a significant impact on our deferred compensation liability and the related cost.
Carrying Values. Valuations are required under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”)
to determine the carrying value of various assets. Our most significant assets for which management is required
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to prepare valuations are goodwill, intangible assets, deferred income taxes and marketable securities. Manage-
ment must identify whether events have occurred that may impact the carrying value of these assets and make
assumptions regarding future events, such as cash flows and profitability. Differences between the assumptions
used to prepare these valuations and actual results could materially impact the carrying amount of these assets
and our operating results.
Of the assets mentioned above, goodwill is the largest asset requiring a valuation. Fair value of goodwill for
purposes of the goodwill impairment test is determined utilizing a discounted cash flow analysis based on fore-
cast cash flows (including estimated underlying revenue and operating income growth rates) discounted using an
estimated weighted-average cost of capital for market participants. A market approach, utilizing observable
market data such as comparable companies in similar lines of business that are publicly traded or which are part
of a public or private transaction (to the extent available), is used to corroborate the discounted cash flow analy-
sis performed at each reporting unit. The Company also reconciles the results of these analyses to its market capi-
talization. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, goodwill is considered
potentially impaired and further tests are performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. We
recorded no goodwill impairments in conjunction with our annual goodwill impairment assessment performed as
of January 31, 2012. While historical performance and current expectations have resulted in fair values of good-
will in excess of carrying values, if our assumptions are not realized, it is possible that in the future an impair-
ment charge may need to be recorded. However, it is not possible at this time to determine if an impairment
charge would result or if such a charge would be material. Fair value determinations require considerable judg-
ment and are sensitive to changes in underlying assumptions and factors. As a result, there can be no assurance
that the estimates and assumptions made for purposes of the annual goodwill impairment test will prove to be
accurate predictions of the future. As of our testing date, none of the Company’s reporting units were considered
at risk.
Examples of events or circumstances that could reasonably be expected to negatively affect the underlying
key assumptions and ultimately impact the estimated fair value of the reporting units may include such items as
follows:
‰ A prolonged downturn in the business environment in which the reporting units operate especially in
EMEA;
‰ An economic recovery that significantly differs from our assumptions in timing or degree; and
‰ Volatility in equity and debt markets.
Results of Operations
The following table summarizes the results of our operations as a percentage of fee revenue:
Year Ended April 30,
2011
2012
2010
Fee revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reimbursed out-of-pocket engagement expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
4.3
4.8
4.6
Total revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compensation and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General and administrative expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engagement expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restructuring charges, net
104.6
67.6
17.5
7.1
1.8
0.1
Operating income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.5
104.3
68.2
15.7
6.9
1.7
0.3
11.5
104.8
72.2
20.2
7.3
2.0
3.6
(0.5)
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.9%
7.9%
0.9%
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The following tables summarize the results of our operations by business segment:
2012
Year Ended April 30,
2011
2010
Dollars
%
Dollars
%
Dollars
%
(dollars in thousands)
Fee revenue
Executive recruitment:
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EMEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
South America.
$381,483
164,161
95,206
35,759
Total executive recruitment . . . . . . . . . .
Futurestep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
676,609
113,896
48.3% $375,971
155,782
20.8
90,346
12.0
31,959
4.5
85.6
14.4
654,058
90,191
50.5% $278,746
137,497
21.0
64,132
12.1
24,026
4.3
87.9
12.1
504,401
67,979
48.7%
24.0
11.2
4.2
88.1
11.9
Total fee revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
790,505
100.0% 744,249
100.0% 572,380
100.0%
Reimbursed out-of-pocket engagement
expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36,254
Total revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$826,759
32,002
$776,251
27,269
$599,649
2012
Dollars Margin(1)
Year Ended April 30,
2011
Dollars Margin(1)
(dollars in thousands)
2010
Dollars Margin(1)
Operating income (loss)
Executive recruitment:
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 89,424
17,171
EMEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13,084
Asia Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8,815
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
South America.
23.4% $ 80,685
11,628
10.5
11,611
13.7
7,475
24.7
21.5% $ 42,604
(15,511)
7.5
7,826
12.9
3,286
23.4
15.3%
(11.3)
12.2
13.7
Total executive recruitment . . . . . . . . . .
Futurestep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
128,494
6,245
(51,873)
19.0
5.5
111,399
4,955
(30,569)
17.0
5.5
38,205
1,291
(42,218)
7.6
1.9
Total operating income (loss) . . . . . . . . . $ 82,866
10.5% $ 85,785
11.5% $ (2,722)
(0.5)%
(1) Margin calculated as a percentage of fee revenue by business segment.
Fiscal 2012 Compared to Fiscal 2011
Fee Revenue
Fee Revenue. Fee revenue increased $46.2 million, or 6%, to $790.5 million in fiscal 2012 compared to
$744.3 million in fiscal 2011. The increase in fee revenue was primarily attributable to a 4% increase in the
weighted-average fees billed per engagement during fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011 and a 2% increase in
the number of engagements billed during the same period. Weighted-average fees billed are impacted by the mix
of engagements by geography and segment, and fluctuating foreign currencies. Exchange rates favorably
impacted fee revenues by $18.3 million in fiscal 2012.
Executive Recruitment. Executive recruitment reported fee revenue of $676.6 million, an increase of $22.5
million, or 3%, in fiscal 2012 compared to $654.1 million in fiscal 2011. The increase in executive recruitment
fee revenue was driven by a 2% increase in the weighted-average fees billed per engagement in fiscal 2012 as
compared to fiscal 2011 and to a 1% increase in the number of executive recruitment engagements billed during
the same period. Weighted-average fees billed are impacted by the mix of engagements by geography and
fluctuating foreign currencies. Exchange rates favorably impacted fee revenues by $13.4 million in fiscal 2012.
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North America reported fee revenue of $381.5 million, an increase of $5.5 million, or 1%, in fiscal 2012
compared to $376.0 million in fiscal 2011. North America’s increase in fee revenue was primarily due to a 5%
increase in the number of engagements billed during fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011, offset by a decrease
of 3% in the weighted-average fees billed per engagement in the region during the same period. The overall
increase in fee revenue was driven by increases in fee revenue in the life sciences/healthcare and industrial sec-
tors, partially offset by a decrease in fee revenue in the technology and financial services sectors. The decrease in
weighted-average fee billed per engagement was due to strong growth in leadership and talent consulting services
which have lower average fees per engagement. Exchange rates favorably impacted North America fee revenue
by $0.9 million in fiscal 2012.
EMEA reported fee revenue of $164.2 million, an increase of $8.4 million, or 5%, in fiscal 2012 compared
to $155.8 million in fiscal 2011. EMEA’s increase in fee revenue was primarily driven by a 6% increase in the
weighted-average fees billed, offset by a 1% decrease in the number of engagements billed in fiscal 2012 as
compared to fiscal 2011. The performance in existing offices in Switzerland, United Kingdom and Germany
were the primary contributors to the increase in fee revenue in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011, offset by a
decrease in fee revenue in the United Arab Emirates. In terms of business sectors, industrial and consumer goods
experienced the largest increases in fee revenue in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011, partially offset by a
decrease in fee revenue in the financial services sector. Exchange rates favorably impacted EMEA’s fee revenue
by $5.7 million in fiscal 2012.
Asia Pacific reported fee revenue of $95.2 million, an increase of $4.9 million, or 5%, in fiscal 2012 com-
pared to $90.3 million in fiscal 2011. This increase was mainly due to an 14% increase in weighted-average fees
billed per engagement, offset by a 7% decrease in the number of engagements billed in fiscal 2012 compared to
fiscal 2011. The performance in Japan and Australia were the primary contributors to the increase in fee revenue
in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011, offset by a decrease in fee revenue from Hong Kong. The largest increase
in fee revenue was experienced in the consumer goods and industrial sectors, offset by a decrease in fee revenue
in the financial services sector. Exchange rates favorably impacted fee revenue for Asia Pacific by $4.7 million
in fiscal 2012.
South America reported fee revenue of $35.7 million, an increase of $3.7 million, or 12%, in fiscal 2012
compared to $32.0 million in fiscal 2011. The increase in South America’s fee revenue was due to a 11%
increase in the number of engagements billed during fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011 and a 1% increase in
the weighted-average fees billed per engagement in the region during the same period. The performance in Brazil
and Chile were the primary contributors to the increase in fee revenue in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011.
Industrial and life sciences/healthcare were the main sectors contributing to the increase in fee revenue in fiscal
2012 compared to fiscal 2011, partially offset by a decrease in fee revenue in the technology sector. Exchange
rates favorably impacted fee revenue for South America by $2.1 million in fiscal 2012.
Futurestep. Futurestep reported fee revenue of $113.9 million, an increase of $23.7 million, or 26%, in
fiscal 2012 compared to $90.2 million in fiscal 2011. The increase in Futurestep’s fee revenue was due to a 23%
increase in the weighted-average fees billed per engagement and a 3% increase in the number of engagements
billed in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011. The increase in fee revenue was also positively impacted by an
increase in new clients and in the level of activity for existing clients in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011.
The increase in Futurestep’s fee revenue consisted of North America fee revenue increase of $12.3 million, or
35%, to $47.6 million; Asia Pacific fee revenue increase of $5.8 million, or 21% to $33.1 million; an increase in
Europe fee revenue of $4.8 million, or 17%, to $32.4 million and fee revenue of $0.8 million in South America.
Improvement in Futurestep fee revenue is primarily driven by increases in RPO, which have higher average fees
per engagement, and middle-management recruitment. Exchange rates favorably impacted fee revenue for
Futurestep by $4.9 million in fiscal 2012.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and benefits expense increased $26.8 million, or 5%, to $534.2 million in fiscal 2012 from
$507.4 million in fiscal 2011. The increase in compensation and benefits expense is mainly due to a 14%
increase in salaries and related payroll taxes in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011 due in large part to a 12%
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growth in average worldwide headcount, and to a lesser extent, $1.9 million of separation charges related to
changes in certain corporate and Futurestep leadership positions recorded in fiscal 2012. The growth in average
worldwide headcount was primarily due to an increase in execution and support staff to support our growth in
Futurestep and other business activities. Compensation and benefits expense in Futurestep increased $19.1 mil-
lion in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011. The increase in compensation and benefits expense was partially
offset by a $10.7 million decrease in performance related bonus expense. This decrease was driven by the
Company’s overall level of profitability and was also impacted by a change in the mix of business by operating
segment, notably from the strong performance of Futurestep, where bonus expense relative to revenues is lower
than in the Executive Recruitment operating segment. During fiscal 2012, Futurestep fee revenue increased by
26% compared to fiscal 2011 while Executive Recruitment fee revenue only increased by 3% for the same peri-
od. The performance related bonus expense was $116.8 million in fiscal 2012 compared to $128.3 million in
fiscal 2011. In addition, the performance related bonus expense for fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011 was reduced by a
change in the bonus expense estimate of $1.2 million and $2.0 million for fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010,
respectively, resulting in net bonus expense of $115.6 million and $126.3 million, respectively. These changes in
estimates represent the difference between the bonus expense recorded for fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010 and the
actual cash payments made or to be made with respect to amounts earned during such fiscal years. Exchange
rates unfavorably impacted compensation and benefits expenses by $13.2 million during fiscal 2012.
In addition, changes in the fair value of vested amounts owed under certain deferred compensation plans
resulted in an increase of compensation expense of $0.4 million and $6.2 million in fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011,
respectively. Offsetting these changes in compensation and benefits expense was an increase in the fair value of
marketable securities classified as trading (held in trust to satisfy obligations under certain deferred compensation
liabilities) of $1.1 million and $7.6 million during fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011, respectively, recorded in other
(loss) income, net on the consolidated statements of income.
Executive recruitment compensation and benefits expense increased $3.2 million to $428.1 million in fiscal
2012 compared to $424.9 million in fiscal 2011. The increase in compensation and benefits expense is primarily
due to a 7% increase in salaries and related payroll taxes due in large part to a 5% growth in average executive
recruitment headcount (primarily support staff). The average executive recruitment headcount increased to sup-
port future growth in business activities and our 3% increase in fee revenue. Offsetting these increases was a
reduction in the performance related bonus expense of $10.7 million in fiscal 2012 compared to the fiscal 2011
driven by the Company’s overall level of profitability as defined by pre-tax income before bonus expense. In
addition, changes in the fair value of vested amounts owed under certain deferred compensation plans resulted in
an increase of compensation expense of $0.4 million and $5.6 million in fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011, respectively.
Executive recruitment compensation and benefits expense decreased as a percentage of fee revenue to 63% from
65% in fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively. Exchange rates unfavorably impacted compensation and benefits
expenses by $10.0 million during fiscal 2012.
Futurestep compensation and benefits expense increased $19.1 million, or 30%, to $83.4 million in fiscal
2012 from $64.3 million in fiscal 2011. The increase was primarily due to a 30% increase in average headcount
in support of Futurestep’s increased business activities and 26% increase in fee revenue, and to a lesser extent,
$0.9 million of separation changes related to changes in Futurestep leadership positions. Exchange rates
unfavorably impacted compensation and benefits expense by $3.2 million. Futurestep compensation and benefits
expense as a percentage of fee revenue increased to 73% in fiscal 2012 from 71% in fiscal 2011.
Corporate compensation and benefits expense was $22.7 million in fiscal 2012 which is net of $6.3 million
increase in the cash surrender value (“CSV”) of company owned life insurance (“COLI”) compared to $18.2
million in fiscal 2011 which is net of $7.2 million increase of the CSV of COLI. The CSV of COLI is held to
fund other deferred compensation retirement plans and the change in CSV of COLI was the primary reason for
the increase in compensation and benefits expense in addition to an increase in average headcount. The increase
in the CSV of COLI was due to changes in the value of the underlying investments due to market changes. Con-
tributing to the increase in compensation and benefit expense in fiscal 2012 is $1.0 million in separation charges
related to changes in a Corporate leadership position and an 14% increase in average headcount.
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General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased $22.4 million, or 19%, to $138.9 million in fiscal 2012
compared to $116.5 million in fiscal 2011. The increase is attributable to an increase of $12.4 million in legal and
other professional fees associated with regulatory matters and, to a much lesser extent, our ongoing investments
to enhance our internal control environment, business development activities, and other employee related mat-
ters, an increase of $5.8 million in premise and office expenses and $3.2 million in business development
expenses, which includes costs associated with social media initiatives. Also, contributing to the increase in
general and administrative expenses were foreign exchange transaction losses in fiscal 2012 compared to foreign
exchange transaction gains in fiscal 2011, netting to an increase in general and administrative expenses of $2.7
million. Partially offsetting these increases was a decrease of $1.9 million in bad debt expense due to greater than
anticipated collections in the second half of fiscal 2012. Exchange rates unfavorably impacted general and
administrative expenses by $4.0 million in fiscal 2012. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of
fee revenue were 18% in fiscal 2012 as compared to 16% in fiscal 2011.
Executive recruitment general and administrative expenses increased $2.8 million, or 3%, to $91.4 million
in fiscal 2012 from $88.6 million in fiscal 2011. The increase in general and administrative expenses was driven
by an increase of $3.7 million in premises and office expense and $1.7 million increase in foreign exchange
transaction losses, partially offset by a decrease of $1.8 million in bad debt expense and a decrease of $0.9 mil-
lion in other general and administrative expenses due primarily to a decrease in travel expense in fiscal 2012
compared to fiscal 2011. Premise and office expenses increased due to obtaining additional office space in exist-
ing locations and bad debt expense decreased due to greater than anticipated collections in fiscal 2012. Exchange
rates unfavorably impacted general and administrative expenses by $2.7 million. Executive recruitment general
and administrative expenses as a percentage of fee revenue were 14% in both fiscal 2012 and 2011.
Futurestep general and administrative expenses increased $3.1 million, or 18%, to $20.5 million in fiscal
2012 compared to $17.4 million in fiscal 2011, primarily due to increases of $1.8 million in premises and office
expenses and $1.0 million in business development related to the increase in our overall business activities
reflected in the 26% increase in fee revenues. Exchange rates unfavorably impacted general and administrative
expenses by $1.3 million in fiscal 2012. Futurestep general and administrative expenses as a percentage of fee
revenue were 18% in fiscal 2012 compared to 19% in fiscal 2011.
Corporate general and administrative expenses increased $16.5 million to $27.0 million in fiscal 2012 com-
pared to $10.5 million in fiscal 2011. The increase is largely attributable to an increase in legal and other pro-
fessional fees of $11.0 million, and to a lesser extent, an increase of $2.7 million as a result of recording a reduction
of $2.2 million in the estimated fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration in fiscal 2012 compared to
$4.9 million in fiscal 2011. In addition, business development expenses and foreign exchange transaction losses
increased $1.7 million and $1.0 million, respectively. Business development expenses, including costs associated
with social media initiatives, increased primarily due to the increase in our overall business activities.
Engagement Expenses
Engagement expenses consist of expenses incurred by candidates and our consultants that are normally bil-
led to clients. Engagement expenses increased $4.1 million, or 8%, to $55.9 million in fiscal 2012 compared to
$51.8 million in fiscal 2011, driven by the increase in the volume of business activity. Engagement expenses as a
percentage of fee revenue were 7% in both fiscal 2012 and 2011.
Depreciation and Amortization Expenses
Depreciation and amortization expenses were $14.0 million and $12.7 million in fiscal 2012 and 2011,
respectively. This expense relates mainly to computer equipment, software, furniture and fixtures and leasehold
improvements.
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Restructuring Charges, Net
During fiscal 2012 and 2011, we increased previously recorded restructuring charges, net by $0.9 million
and $2.1 million, respectively primarily related to the inability to sublease space, which was included in the
original estimate.
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating income (loss) decreased by $2.9 million to $82.9 million in fiscal 2012 compared to $85.8 million
in fiscal 2011. This decrease in operating income resulted from a $26.8 million increase in compensation and
benefits expenses and $22.4 million increase in general and administrative expenses, partially offset by $46.2
million increase in fee revenue in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011.
Executive recruitment operating income increased by $17.1 million to $128.5 million in fiscal 2012 com-
pared to $111.4 million in fiscal 2011. The increase in executive recruitment operating income is primarily
attributable to a $22.5 million increase in fee revenue and a decrease of restructuring charges, net of $1.4 million,
which was offset by $3.2 million increase in compensation and benefits expenses and $2.8 million in general and
administrative expenses during fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011 Executive recruitment operating income
during fiscal 2012 as a percentage of fee revenue was 19% compared to 17% in fiscal 2011.
Futurestep operating income increased by $1.3 million to $6.3 million in fiscal 2012 as compared to $5.0
million in fiscal 2011. This increase is primarily attributable to a $23.7 million increase in Futurestep fee revenue
during fiscal 2012, as compared to fiscal 2011, which was offset by increases of $19.1 million and $3.1 million in
Futurestep compensation and benefits expenses and general and administrative expenses, respectively. Futurestep
operating income as a percentage of fee revenue were 5% in both fiscal 2012 and 2011.
Other (Loss) Income, Net
Other (loss) income, net decreased by $6.7 million to a loss of $0.3 million in fiscal 2012 as compared to
other income of $6.4 million in fiscal 2011. This decrease was primarily due to net gains on marketable securities
of $1.1 million and $7.6 million classified as trading in fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011, respectively. The decrease in
other (loss) income, net reflects a $6.5 million change in the increase in the market value of mutual funds held in
trust for settlement of our obligations under certain deferred compensation plans (see Note 5 — Marketable
Securities, in the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements) during fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011.
Offsetting this decrease in other (loss) income, net is a $5.8 million decrease in certain deferred compensation
retirement plan liabilities (see Note 6 — Deferred Compensation and Retirement Plans, in the Notes to our
Consolidated Financial Statements) during the same period, which resulted in a reduction of compensation and
benefits expense.
Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net primarily relates to borrowings under our COLI policies, which is partially offset by
interest earned on cash and cash equivalent balances. Interest expense, net was $1.8 million in fiscal 2012 as
compared to $2.5 million in fiscal 2011. The decrease in interest expense, net is due to a decline in our average
borrowings under our COLI policies and an increase in dividend and interest income primarily as a result of
higher average balances of interest earning assets.
Income Taxes Provision
The provision for income taxes was $28.4 million in fiscal 2012 compared to $32.7 million in fiscal 2011.
The provision for income taxes in fiscal 2012 reflects a 35% effective tax rate, compared to a 36% effective tax
rate for fiscal 2011. The decrease in the effective tax rate during fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011, is due to
a decline in international income tax rates and a greater percentage of our worldwide income arising in juris-
dictions outside the U.S. with lower income tax rates.
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Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries, Net
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiary, net is comprised of our less than 50% interest in our Mex-
ican subsidiary and IGroup, LLC. IGroup, LLC became an unconsolidated subsidiary in fiscal 2012 when we
sold a portion of the interest in the subsidiary. We report our interest in earnings or loss of our Mexican sub-
sidiary and IGroup, LLC on the equity basis as a one-line adjustment to net income, net of taxes. Equity in earn-
ings were $1.9 million in both fiscal 2012 and 2011.
Fiscal 2011 Compared to Fiscal 2010
Fee Revenue
Fee Revenue. Fee revenue increased $171.9 million, or 30%, to $744.3 million in fiscal 2011 compared to
$572.4 million in fiscal 2010. Excluding fee revenue of $11.0 million and $3.7 million in fiscal 2011 and 2010,
respectively, from the acquisition of Sensa Solutions (which we acquired on January 1, 2010), fee revenue would
have been $733.3 million in fiscal 2011 and $568.7 million in fiscal 2010, an increase of $164.6 million, or 29%.
The increase in fee revenue, excluding fee revenue from the acquisition of Sensa Solutions, was primarily
attributable to a 24% increase in the number of engagements billed during fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010
and a 4% increase in the weighted-average fees billed per engagement during the same period. Exchange rates
favorably impacted fee revenues by $4.1 million in fiscal 2011.
Executive Recruitment. Executive recruitment reported fee revenue of $654.1 million, an increase of
$149.7 million, or 30%, in fiscal 2011 compared to $504.4 million in fiscal 2010. The increase in executive
recruitment fee revenue was mainly due to a 26% increase in the number of executive recruitment engagements
billed in fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010, and a 3% increase in the weighted-average fees billed per
engagement during the same period. Exchange rates favorably impacted fee revenues by $2.1 million in fiscal
2011.
North America reported fee revenue of $376.0 million, an increase of $97.2 million, or 35%, in fiscal 2011
compared to $278.8 million in fiscal 2010. Excluding fee revenue of $11.0 million and $3.7 million in fiscal
2011 and 2010, respectively, from the acquisition of Sensa Solutions, fee revenue would have been $365.0 mil-
lion and $275.1 million, respectively, during the same periods, an increase of $89.9 million, or 33%. North
America’s increase in fee revenue, excluding fee revenue from the Sensa acquisition, which is included in North
America’s results from January 1, 2010, the effective date of the acquisition, was primarily due to a 33% increase
in the number of engagements billed. The largest increases in fee revenue from fiscal 2010 to 2011 were in the
industrial, financial services and technology sectors. Exchange rates favorably impacted North America fee rev-
enue by $2.2 million in fiscal 2011.
EMEA reported fee revenue of $155.8 million, an increase of $18.3 million, or 13%, in fiscal 2011 com-
pared to $137.5 million in fiscal 2010. EMEA’s increase in fee revenue was primarily driven by a 15% increase
in the number of engagements billed in fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010, offset by a 2% decrease in
weighted-average fees billed per engagement during the same period. The decrease in the weighted-average fees
billed per engagement was mainly due to unfavorable exchange rates in EMEA during fiscal 2011, which
unfavorably impacted EMEA fee revenue by $4.8 million. We acquired Whitehead Mann, effective, June 11,
2009, which has been fully integrated within EMEA. The performance in existing offices in the United Kingdom,
Italy and France were the primary contributors to the increase in fee revenue in fiscal 2011 compared to fiscal
2010 with the industrial, financial services and life sciences/healthcare provider sectors experiencing the largest
increases.
Asia Pacific reported fee revenue of $90.3 million, an increase of $26.2 million, or 41%, in fiscal 2011
compared to $64.1 million in fiscal 2010 mainly due to a 26% increase in the number of engagements billed and
a 12% increase in weighted-average fees billed per engagement. The increase in performance in Hong Kong,
Singapore, China and Australia were the primary contributors to the increase in fee revenue in fiscal 2011 com-
pared to fiscal 2010. The largest increases in fee revenue were experienced in the financial services, industrial
and technology sectors. Exchange rates favorably impacted fee revenue for Asia Pacific by $4.3 million in fiscal
2011.
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South America reported fee revenue of $32.0 million, an increase of $8.0 million, or 33%, in fiscal 2011
compared to $24.0 million in fiscal 2010 mainly due to a 30% increase in the number of engagements billed and
a 2% increase in the weighted-average fees billed per engagement. The increase in performance in Brazil was the
primary contributor to the increase in fee revenue in fiscal 2011 compared to fiscal 2010. The industrial, technol-
ogy and financial services sectors were the primary contributors to the increase in fee revenue. Exchange rates
favorably impacted fee revenue for South America by $0.4 million in fiscal 2011.
Futurestep. Futurestep reported fee revenue of $90.2 million, an increase of $22.2 million, or 33%, in fis-
cal 2011 compared to $68.0 million in fiscal 2010. The increase in Futurestep’s fee revenue was due to a 21%
increase in the number of engagements billed in fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010, coupled with a 10%
increase in the weighted-average fees billed per engagement. The increase in Futurestep’s fee revenue consisted
of North America fee revenue increase of $11.1 million, or 46%, to $35.3 million; Europe fee revenue increase of
$7.7 million, or 39%, to $27.6 million and an increase in Asia Pacific fee revenue of $3.4 million, or 14%, to
$27.3 million. Improvement in Futurestep fee revenue is attributed to increases in middle-management recruit-
ment and RPO. Exchange rates favorably impacted fee revenue for Futurestep by $2.0 million in fiscal 2011.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and benefits expense increased $94.1 million, or 23%, to $507.4 million in fiscal 2011 from
$413.3 million in fiscal 2010. The increase in compensation and benefits expense is primarily due to an increase
in the performance related bonus expense and a 12% increase in salaries and related payroll taxes in fiscal 2011
as compared to fiscal 2010. The performance related bonus expense increased by $53.0 million, which was pri-
marily driven by the Company’s overall level of profitability as defined by pre-tax income before bonus expense.
The performance related bonus expense was $128.3 million in fiscal 2011 compared to $76.9 million in fiscal
2010. In addition, the performance related bonus expense for fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010 was reduced by a
change in the bonus expense estimate of $2.0 million and $3.6 million for fiscal 2010 and 2009, respectively,
resulting in net bonus expense of $126.3 million and $73.3 million, respectively. These changes in estimate
represent differences between the bonus expense recorded in fiscal 2010 and 2009 and the actual cash payment
made, or to be made, with respect to the amount earned during such fiscal years. The increase in salaries and
related payroll taxes is due primarily to a 12% increase in headcount in fiscal 2011 compared to fiscal 2010 in
order to support growth in business activities. Exchange rates unfavorably impacted compensation and benefits
expense by $2.9 million during fiscal 2011.
In addition, changes in the fair value of vested amounts owed under certain deferred compensation plans
resulted in an increase of compensation expense of $6.2 million and $8.1 million in fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010,
respectively. Offsetting these changes in compensation and benefit expense was an increase in the fair value of
marketable securities classified as trading (held in trust to satisfy obligations under certain deferred compensation
liabilities) of $7.6 million and $11.1 million during fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010, respectively, recorded in other
income (loss), net on the consolidated statements of income.
Executive recruitment compensation and benefits expense increased $86.9 million, or 26%, to $424.9 mil-
lion in fiscal 2011 compared to $338.0 million in fiscal 2010. The increase in compensation and benefit expense
is primarily due to an increase of $50.3 million in performance related bonus expense and to a lesser extent due
to a 12% increase in salaries and related payroll taxes in fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010 and changes in
the fair value of vested amounts under certain deferred compensation plans resulting in an increase of compensa-
tion expense of $5.6 million in fiscal 2011 compared to an increase of $2.4 million in fiscal 2010. The increase in
the performance related bonus expense was driven by the Company’s overall level of profitability as defined by
pre-tax income before bonus expense for fiscal 2011 compared to 2010 as a result of an improvement in the
economic conditions experienced during fiscal 2011 compared to 2010. The increase in salaries and related pay-
roll taxes in fiscal 2011 compared to 2010 was due in large part to a 7% increase in executive recruitment head-
count in order to support growth in business activities. Executive recruitment compensation and benefits expense
as a percentage of fee revenue were 65% in fiscal 2011 compared to 67% in fiscal 2010. Exchange rates
unfavorably impacted compensation and benefits expenses by $1.5 million during fiscal 2011.
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Futurestep compensation and benefits expense increased $11.6 million, or 22%, to $64.3 million in fiscal
2011 from $52.7 million in fiscal 2010, primarily due to a 29% increase in headcount, $2.7 million increase in
performance related bonus expense and $2.5 million for external contractors. Futurestep compensation and bene-
fits expense as a percentage of fee revenue decreased to 71% in fiscal 2011 from 78% in fiscal 2010.
Corporate compensation and benefits expense decreased $4.4 million, or 20%, to $18.2 million in fiscal
2011 compared to $22.6 million in fiscal 2010, primarily due to changes in the fair value of vested amounts owed
under certain deferred compensation plans resulting in a decrease of $5.0 million in compensation and benefits
expense. Compensation and benefits expense in fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011 is net of $7.2 million and $9.4 mil-
lion increase of the CSV of COLI, respectively. The CSV of COLI is held to fund other deferred compensation
retirement plans and the change in CSV of COLI increased compensation and benefits by $2.2 million in fiscal
2011 as compared to fiscal 2010. The increase in the CSV of COLI was due to an increase in the market value of
the underlying investments.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased $1.2 million, or 1%, to $116.5 million in fiscal 2011 com-
pared to $115.3 million in fiscal 2010 due to increases of $4.3 million in bad debt expense; $3.1 million in travel
and meetings expenses and $2.1 million in other expenses including business development and premises and
office expenses. Substantially offsetting these increases was a $4.9 million reduction in the estimated fair value
of acquisition-related contingent consideration and a $3.4 million decrease in net foreign exchange transaction
losses. Exchange rates unfavorably impacted general and administrative expenses by $0.3 million in fiscal 2011.
General and administrative expenses as a percentage of fee revenue were 16% in fiscal 2011 as compared to 20%
in fiscal 2010.
Executive recruitment general and administrative expenses increased by $5.2 million, or 6%, to $88.6 mil-
lion in fiscal 2011 from $83.4 million in fiscal 2010. The increase in general and administrative expenses was
driven by increases of $3.9 million in bad debt expense, $2.4 million in travel and meetings expenses and $1.4
million in business development expenses, which were offset by a $1.8 million decrease in net foreign exchange
transaction losses and $1.5 million in professional expenses. The increase in bad debt expense was in line with
the increase in our revenues. Travel and meetings expenses and business development expenses increased
primarily due to the increase in our overall business activities. Executive recruitment general and administrative
expenses as a percentage of fee revenue was 14% in fiscal 2011 compared to 17% in fiscal 2010.
Futurestep general and administrative expenses increased $3.0 million, or 21%, to $17.4 million in fiscal
2011 compared to $14.4 million in fiscal 2010, primarily due to increases of $1.2 million in other expenses
including bad debt expense, professional expenses and business development expenses; $0.9 million in travel and
meetings expenses and $0.6 million in premises and office expenses. These expenses increased primarily due to
the increase in the level of our overall business activities and revenue. Futurestep general and administrative
expenses as a percentage of fee revenue was 19% in fiscal 2011 compared to 21% in fiscal 2010.
Corporate general and administrative expenses decreased $7.0 million, or 40%, to $10.5 million in fiscal
2011 compared to $17.5 million in fiscal 2010, primarily due to a $4.9 million decrease in the estimated fair
value of acquisition-related contingent consideration and $1.6 million increase in net foreign exchange trans-
action gains.
Engagement Expenses
Engagement expenses consist of expenses incurred by candidates and our consultants that are normally bil-
led to clients. Engagement expenses increased $10.2 million, or 25%, to $51.8 million in fiscal 2011, compared
to $41.6 million in fiscal 2010, in line with the increase in fee revenue. Engagement expenses as a percentage of
fee revenue was 7% in both fiscal 2011 and 2010.
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Depreciation and Amortization Expenses
Depreciation and amortization expenses were $12.7 million and $11.5 million in fiscal 2011 and 2010,
respectively. This expense relates mainly to computer equipment, software, furniture and fixtures and leasehold
improvements.
Restructuring Charges, Net
Restructuring charges decreased by $18.6 million, or 90%, to $2.1 million in fiscal 2011 compared to $20.7
million in fiscal 2010. In fiscal 2011, our restructuring charges, net of recoveries, primarily relate to higher
facility lease costs than originally estimated.
In fiscal 2010, we reorganized our go-to-market and operating structure in EMEA and in an effort to reduce
redundancy attributed to the acquisition of Whitehead Mann, we incurred restructuring charges of $25.8 million
to reduce the combined workforce and to consolidate premises. These restructuring charges were offset by $5.1
million of reductions from previous restructuring charges ($2.8 million in premise and facilities costs and $2.3
million in severance costs).
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating income increased by $88.5 million to $85.8 million in fiscal 2011 compared to an operating loss
of $2.7 million in fiscal 2010. This increase in operating income resulted from a $171.9 million increase in fee
revenue and an $18.6 million decrease in net restructuring expenses, which were partially offset by a $94.1 mil-
lion increase in compensation and benefits expense.
Executive recruitment operating income increased by $73.2 million, to $111.4 million in fiscal 2011 com-
pared to $38.2 million in fiscal 2010. The increase in executive recruitment operating income is attributable to a
$149.7 million increase in fee revenue and a decrease in net restructuring expenses of $21.2 million. These items
positively impacting operating income were offset by an $86.9 million increase in compensation and benefits
expense, resulting primarily from an increase in the performance related bonus expense and increased headcount.
In addition, general and administrative costs increased $5.2 million primarily due to bad debt expense, which
increase is in line with our revenue increase. Executive recruitment operating income during fiscal 2011 as a
percentage of fee revenue was 17% compared to 8% in fiscal 2010.
Futurestep operating income increased by $3.7 million to $5.0 million in fiscal 2011 as compared to $1.3
million in fiscal 2010. The change in Futurestep operating income is primarily due to a $22.2 million increase in
fee revenue, offset by increases of $11.6 million in compensation and benefits and $3.0 million in general and
administrative expenses, related to an increase in our overall business activities, and a $2.6 million restructuring
charge due to higher facility lease costs than originally estimated. Futurestep operating income as a percentage of
fee revenue was 5% in fiscal 2011 as compared to 2% in fiscal 2010.
Other (Loss) Income, Net
Other (loss) income, net decreased by $3.7 million to other income of $6.4 million in fiscal 2011 compared to
other income of $10.1 million in fiscal 2010. This decrease was primarily due to net gains on marketable securities
of $7.6 million and $11.1 million classified as trading in fiscal 2011 and 2010, respectively. The decrease in other
(loss) income, net reflects a $3.5 million change in the market value of mutual funds held in trust for settlement of
our obligations under certain deferred compensation plans (see Note 5 — Marketable Securities, in the Notes to our
Consolidated Financial Statements) during fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010. Partially offsetting this decline in
other (loss) income, net was a $1.9 million decrease in certain deferred compensation retirement plan liabilities (see
Note 6 — Deferred Compensation and Retirement Plans, in the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements),
during the same period, which resulted in a reduction in compensation and benefit expense.
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Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net primarily relates to borrowings under our COLI policies, which is partially offset by
interest earned on cash and cash equivalent balances. Interest expense, net was $2.5 million in fiscal 2011 as
compared to $2.6 million in fiscal 2010.
Income Taxes Provision (Benefit)
The provision for income taxes was $32.7 million in fiscal 2011 compared to a benefit for income taxes of
$0.5 million in fiscal 2010. The provision for income taxes in fiscal 2011 reflects a 36% effective tax rate, com-
pared to a 10% tax benefit for fiscal 2010. The effective tax rate in fiscal 2011 is higher when compared to the
effective tax rate in fiscal 2010, as we recorded higher income before provision for income taxes during fiscal
2011 compared to fiscal 2010. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2011 is lower when compared to a normalized
effective tax rate as we recorded a $2.1 million reversal of a liability related to a state tax provision taken in 2004
due to the state statue expiring. In addition, in fiscal 2010, we recorded a $10.3 million reversal of a liability
related to a federal tax position taken in fiscal 2004, offset by an additional provision of $7.5 million for the tax
impact of future repatriations of cash dividends and additional valuation allowances on the Company’s current
inventory of foreign tax credit carryforwards.
Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries, Net
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiary, net is comprised of our less than 50% interest in our Mex-
ican subsidiary. We report our interest in earnings or loss of our Mexican subsidiary on the equity basis as a
one-line adjustment to net income (loss), net of taxes. Equity in earnings was $1.9 million in fiscal 2011 com-
pared to $0.1 million in fiscal 2010.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our performance is subject to the general level of economic activity in the geographic regions and the
industries which we service. The economic activity in those regions and industries showed improvement in fiscal
2012 and 2011 compared to fiscal 2010, but the pace of recovery slowed in the second half of 2012. While we
believe, based on current economic conditions, that our cash on hand and funds from operations will be sufficient
to meet anticipated working capital, capital expenditures and general corporate requirements during the next
twelve months, if the national or global economy, credit market conditions, and/or labor markets were to deterio-
rate in the future, it is likely that such changes would put negative pressure on demand for our services and affect
our cash flows. In order to retain positive cash flows under such conditions, we may be required to take steps to
align our cost structure with anticipated revenue levels. To the extent our efforts are insufficient, we may incur
negative cash flows, and if such conditions were to persist over an extended period of time, it might require us to
obtain additional financing to meet our capital needs.
Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities were $417.7 million and $369.1 million as of April 30,
2012 and 2011, respectively. As of April 30, 2012 and 2011, we held $130.3 million and $128.3 million,
respectively of cash and cash equivalents in foreign locations, substantially all of which is readily convertible
into other foreign currencies. If these amounts were distributed to the United States, in the form of dividends, we
would be subject to additional U.S. income taxes. Cash and cash equivalents consisted of cash and highly liquid
investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less. Marketable securities consist of mutual
funds and investments in corporate bonds, commercial paper and U.S. Treasury and agency securities. The pri-
mary objectives of our investment in mutual funds are to meet the obligations under certain of our deferred
compensation plans, while the other securities are available for general corporate purposes.
As of April 30, 2012 and 2011, our marketable securities of $135.7 million and $122.2 million, respectively,
included $82.2 million (net of gross unrealized gains and losses of $3.5 million and $0.4 million, respectively)
and $71.4 million (net of gross unrealized gains and losses of $6.8 million and $0.1 million, respectively),
respectively, held in trust for settlement of our obligations under certain deferred compensation plans, of which
$74.6 million and $66.3 million, respectively, are classified as non-current. Our obligations for which these
assets were held in trust totaled $82.6 million and $72.1 million as of April 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. As
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of April 30, 2012 and 2011, we had marketable securities classified as available-for-sale with a balance of $53.5
million and $50.9 million, respectively. These securities represent excess cash invested under our investment
policy with a professional money manager and are available for general corporate purposes.
The net increase in our working capital of $77.0 million as of April 30, 2012 compared to April 30, 2011 is
primarily attributable to an increase in cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities and a decrease in
compensation and benefits payable. The increase in cash and cash equivalents was due to an increase in cash
from operations while the increase in marketable securities is due to the Company reinvesting in
available-for-sale securities with shorter maturities. Compensation and benefits payable decreased due to the
payment of annual bonuses earned in fiscal 2011 and paid during fiscal 2012 and to a decrease in the perform-
ance related bonus expense of $10.7 million in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011. Cash provided by operating
activities was $71.0 million in fiscal 2012, a decrease of $24.6 million, from cash provided by operating activ-
ities of $95.6 million in fiscal 2011. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities is primarily due to an
increase in the amount of bonuses paid in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011 and a decrease in bonus expense in
fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011.
The Company paid bonuses of $131.5 million in cash during fiscal 2012. Compensation and benefits pay-
able on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of April 30, 2011 includes $5.4 million in bonus payments
that were fully earned by recipients during fiscal 2010, but for which the payment was delayed due to economic
conditions prevailing at the time. These delayed payments were recorded to bonus liability and accrued in fiscal
2010 because the underlying bonuses had been fully earned in that period. These amounts, when paid during
fiscal 2012, increased the cash used in operating activities during that period. In addition, $8.1 million in bonuses
earned in fiscal 2009, the payment of which was deferred due to economic conditions, were paid during fiscal
2011 and increased cash used in operating activities during this period by a corresponding amount.
Our performance is subject to the general level of economic activity in the geographic regions and the
industries which we service. The economic activity in those regions and industries showed improvement in fiscal
2012 and 2011 compared to fiscal 2010, but the pace of recovery slowed in the second half of 2012. While we
believe, based on current economic conditions, that our cash on hand and funds from operations will be sufficient
to meet anticipated working capital, capital expenditures and general corporate requirements during the next
twelve months, if the national or global economy, credit market conditions, and/or labor markets were to deterio-
rate in the future, it is likely that such changes would put negative pressure on demand for our services and affect
our cash flows. In order to retain positive cash flows under such conditions, we may be required to take steps to
align our cost structure with anticipated revenue levels. To the extent our efforts are insufficient, we may incur
negative cash flows, and if such conditions were to persist over an extended period of time, it might require us to
obtain additional financing to meet our capital needs.
The provision for income taxes was $32.7 million in fiscal 2011 compared to a benefit for income taxes of
$0.5 million in fiscal 2010. The provision for income taxes in fiscal 2011 reflects a 36% effective tax rate, com-
pared to a 10% tax benefit for fiscal 2010. The effective tax rate in fiscal 2011 is higher when compared to the
effective tax rate in fiscal 2010, as we recorded higher income before provision for income taxes during fiscal
2011 compared to fiscal 2010. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2011 is lower when compared to a normalized
effective tax rate as we recorded a $2.1 million reversal of a liability related to a state tax provision taken in 2004
due to the state statue expiring. In addition, in fiscal 2010, we recorded a $10.3 million reversal of a liability
related to a federal tax position taken in fiscal 2004, offset by an additional provision of $7.5 million for the tax
impact of future repatriations of cash dividends and additional valuation allowances on the Company’s current
inventory of foreign tax credit carryforwards.
Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities were $417.7 million and $369.1 million as of April 30,
2012 and 2011, respectively. As of April 30, 2012 and 2011, we held $130.3 million and $128.3 million,
respectively of cash and cash equivalents in foreign locations, substantially all of which is readily convertible
into other foreign currencies. If these amounts were distributed to the United States, in the form of dividends, we
would be subject to additional U.S. income taxes. Cash and cash equivalents consisted of cash and highly liquid
investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less. Marketable securities consist of mutual
funds and investments in corporate bonds, commercial paper and U.S. Treasury and agency securities. The pri-
mary objectives of our investment in mutual funds are to meet the obligations under certain of our deferred
compensation plans, while the other securities are available for general corporate purposes.
As of April 30, 2012 and 2011, our marketable securities of $135.7 million and $122.2 million, respectively,
included $82.2 million (net of gross unrealized gains and losses of $3.5 million and $0.4 million, respectively)
and $71.4 million (net of gross unrealized gains and losses of $6.8 million and $0.1 million, respectively),
respectively, held in trust for settlement of our obligations under certain deferred compensation plans, of which
$74.6 million and $66.3 million, respectively, are classified as non-current. Our obligations for which these
assets were held in trust totaled $82.6 million and $72.1 million as of April 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. As
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiary, net is comprised of our less than 50% interest in our Mex-
ican subsidiary. We report our interest in earnings or loss of our Mexican subsidiary on the equity basis as a
one-line adjustment to net income (loss), net of taxes. Equity in earnings was $1.9 million in fiscal 2011 com-
pared to $0.1 million in fiscal 2010.
Interest expense, net primarily relates to borrowings under our COLI policies, which is partially offset by
interest earned on cash and cash equivalent balances. Interest expense, net was $2.5 million in fiscal 2011 as
compared to $2.6 million in fiscal 2010.
Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries, Net
Income Taxes Provision (Benefit)
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Interest Expense, Net
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Cash used in investing activities was $33.0 million in fiscal 2012, a decrease of $48.1 million, from cash used
in investing activities of $81.1 million in fiscal 2011. This decrease in cash used in investing activities is primarily
attributable to higher net proceeds from sales/maturities of marketable securities of $14.6 million, lower purchases
of marketable securities of $10.2 million, a decrease in the use of cash used to provide collateral for standby letters
of credit and potential future borrowings on our Facility of $9.8 million, a decrease in cash used to purchase prop-
erty and equipment of $9.2 million and lower payments of earn-outs from prior acquisitions of $5.8 million.
Cash provided by financing activities was $2.2 million in fiscal 2012, a decrease of $3.7 million from cash
provided by financing activities of $5.9 million in fiscal 2011. Cash provided by financing activities decreased
primarily due to a $5.7 million decrease in cash proceeds from the exercise of employee stock options and our
employee stock purchase plan, a $5.7 million decrease in the amount of borrowing under the life insurance poli-
cies and $3.0 million of cash proceeds from the exercise of warrants during fiscal 2011 which did not occur in
fiscal 2012. Partially offsetting the decreases was an increase in cash used to repurchase shares of common stock
to satisfy tax withholding requirements upon the vesting of restricted stock by $9.6 million in fiscal 2012 com-
pared to fiscal 2011. As of April 30, 2012, $24.4 million remained available for common stock repurchases under
our stock repurchase program, approved by the Board of Directors on November 2, 2007.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements and have not entered into any transactions involving uncon-
solidated, special purpose entities.
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Contractual Obligations
Contractual obligations represent future cash commitments and liabilities under agreements with third par-
ties, and exclude contingent liabilities for which we cannot reasonably predict future payment. The following
table represents our contractual obligations as of April 30, 2012:
Note(1)
Total
Less Than
1 Year
Operating lease commitments . . . . . . . . .
Accrued restructuring charges(2) . . . . . . .
Interest payments on COLI loans(3) . . . .
14
7
10
$207,374
1,934
52,358
$38,588
904
4,172
Payments Due in:
1-3 Years
(in thousands)
$64,304
756
8,345
3-5 Years
$37,570
169
8,338
More Than
5 Years
$66,912
105
31,503
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$261,666
$43,664
$73,405
$46,077
$98,520
(1) See Note in the accompanying consolidated financial statements in Item 15.
(2) Represents rent payments, net of sublease income on an undiscounted basis.
(3) Assumes COLI loans remain outstanding until receipt of death benefits on COLI policies and applies current
interest rates on COLI loans ranging from 4.76% to 8.00%.
In addition to the contractual obligations above, we have liabilities related to certain employee benefit plans.
These liabilities are recorded in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The obligations related to these employee
benefit plans are described in Note 6 — Deferred Compensation and Retirement Plans, in the Notes to our Con-
solidated Financial Statements.
The net increase in our working capital of $77.0 million as of April 30, 2012 compared to April 30, 2011 is
primarily attributable to an increase in cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities and a decrease in
compensation and benefits payable. The increase in cash and cash equivalents was due to an increase in cash
from operations while the increase in marketable securities is due to the Company reinvesting in
available-for-sale securities with shorter maturities. Compensation and benefits payable decreased due to the
payment of annual bonuses earned in fiscal 2011 and paid during fiscal 2012 and to a decrease in the perform-
ance related bonus expense of $10.7 million in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011. Cash provided by operating
activities was $71.0 million in fiscal 2012, a decrease of $24.6 million, from cash provided by operating activ-
ities of $95.6 million in fiscal 2011. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities is primarily due to an
increase in the amount of bonuses paid in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011 and a decrease in bonus expense in
fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011.
Cash provided by financing activities was $2.2 million in fiscal 2012, a decrease of $3.7 million from cash
provided by financing activities of $5.9 million in fiscal 2011. Cash provided by financing activities decreased
primarily due to a $5.7 million decrease in cash proceeds from the exercise of employee stock options and our
employee stock purchase plan, a $5.7 million decrease in the amount of borrowing under the life insurance poli-
cies and $3.0 million of cash proceeds from the exercise of warrants during fiscal 2011 which did not occur in
fiscal 2012. Partially offsetting the decreases was an increase in cash used to repurchase shares of common stock
to satisfy tax withholding requirements upon the vesting of restricted stock by $9.6 million in fiscal 2012 com-
pared to fiscal 2011. As of April 30, 2012, $24.4 million remained available for common stock repurchases under
our stock repurchase program, approved by the Board of Directors on November 2, 2007.
The Company paid bonuses of $131.5 million in cash during fiscal 2012. Compensation and benefits pay-
able on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of April 30, 2011 includes $5.4 million in bonus payments
that were fully earned by recipients during fiscal 2010, but for which the payment was delayed due to economic
conditions prevailing at the time. These delayed payments were recorded to bonus liability and accrued in fiscal
2010 because the underlying bonuses had been fully earned in that period. These amounts, when paid during
fiscal 2012, increased the cash used in operating activities during that period. In addition, $8.1 million in bonuses
earned in fiscal 2009, the payment of which was deferred due to economic conditions, were paid during fiscal
2011 and increased cash used in operating activities during this period by a corresponding amount.
Cash used in investing activities was $33.0 million in fiscal 2012, a decrease of $48.1 million, from cash used
in investing activities of $81.1 million in fiscal 2011. This decrease in cash used in investing activities is primarily
attributable to higher net proceeds from sales/maturities of marketable securities of $14.6 million, lower purchases
of marketable securities of $10.2 million, a decrease in the use of cash used to provide collateral for standby letters
of credit and potential future borrowings on our Facility of $9.8 million, a decrease in cash used to purchase prop-
erty and equipment of $9.2 million and lower payments of earn-outs from prior acquisitions of $5.8 million.
of April 30, 2012 and 2011, we had marketable securities classified as available-for-sale with a balance of $53.5
million and $50.9 million, respectively. These securities represent excess cash invested under our investment
policy with a professional money manager and are available for general corporate purposes.
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements and have not entered into any transactions involving uncon-
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
solidated, special purpose entities.
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Lastly, we have contingent commitments under certain employment agreements that are payable upon
involuntary, termination without cause, as described in Note 14 — Commitments and Contingencies, in the Notes
to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Cash Surrender Value of Company Owned Life Insurance Policies, Net of Loans
As of April 30, 2012 and 2011, we held contracts with gross CSV of $151.1 million and $143.9 million,
respectively. In fiscal 2012, we paid our premiums under our COLI contracts from operating cash, and in prior
years, we generally borrowed under our COLI contracts to pay related premiums. Such borrowings do not require
annual principal repayments, bear interest primarily at variable rates and are secured by the CSV of COLI con-
tracts. Total outstanding borrowings against the CSV of COLI contracts were $73.3 million and $72.9 million as
of April 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. At April 30, 2012 and 2011, the net cash value of these policies was
$77.8 million and $71.0 million, respectively.
Long-Term Debt
Our Senior Secured Revolving Facility (the “Facility”), which was entered into in March 2011, provides for
an aggregate availability up to $50 million with a $10 million sub-limit for letters of credit, subject to satisfaction
of borrowing base requirements based on eligible domestic and foreign accounts receivable. The Facility matures
on March 14, 2014 and prior to each anniversary date, we can request one-year extensions, subject to lender
consent. Borrowings under the Facility bear interest, at our election, at the London Interbank Offered Rate
(“LIBOR”) plus applicable margin or the base rate plus applicable margin. The base rate is the highest of (i) the
published prime rate, (ii) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, or (iii) one month LIBOR plus 2.0%. The applicable
margin is based on a percentage per annum determined in accordance with a specified pricing grid based on
(a) the total funded debt ratio of the Company and (b) with respect to LIBOR loans, whether such LIBOR loans
are cash collateralized. For cash collateralized LIBOR loans, the applicable margin will range from 0.65% to
3.15% per annum. For LIBOR loans that are not cash collateralized and for base rate loans, the applicable margin
will range from 1.50% to 4.50% per annum (if using LIBOR) and from 1.50% to 4.75% per annum (if using base
rate). We pay quarterly commitment fees of 0.25% to 0.50% on the Facility’s unused commitments based on our
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leverage ratio. The Facility is secured by substantially all of the assets of the our domestic subsidiaries and 65%
of the equity interest in all our first tier foreign subsidiaries. The financial covenants include a maximum con-
solidated leverage ratio, a minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum $30 million in
unrestricted cash and/or marketable securities after taking into account the accrual for employee compensation
and benefits.
As of April 30, 2012 and 2011, we had no borrowings under the Facility; however, we are required to main-
tain $10.0 million on account with the lender, which provides collateral for the standby letters of credit and
potential future borrowings. At April 30, 2012 and 2011, there were $2.9 million standby letters of credit issued
under this Facility.
We are not aware of any other trends, demands or commitments that would materially affect liquidity or
those that relate to our resources.
Accounting Developments
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued amendments to the fair value
accounting guidance. The amendments limit the highest and best use to measure non-financial assets and include
criteria for applying the fair value measurement principles to portfolios of financial instruments. The new guid-
ance also prescribes enhanced financial statement disclosures for Level 3 fair value measurements. The new
guidance was effective for the Company beginning February 1, 2012. The adoption of these amendments did not
have an impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
In September 2011, the FASB issued amendments to the goodwill impairment testing guidance to allow an
entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether performing the current two-step process is
necessary. Under the new option, the calculation of the reporting unit’s fair value is not required unless, as a
result of the qualitative assessment, it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than
the unit’s carrying amount. This guidance was effective for the Company beginning February 1, 2012. The
Company did not elect to apply this option in fiscal 2012, but might change its election in the future. If in the
future the Company elects to adopt this guidance, the adoption would not have a material impact on the Compa-
ny’s financial position or results of operations.
Recently Proposed Accounting Standards
In June 2011, the FASB issued guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income in the financial
statements. The new guidance eliminates the option to present other comprehensive income and its components
as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. Instead, it will require the Company to present either
a continuous statement of net income and other comprehensive income, or in two separate but consecutive state-
ments. The new guidance will be effective for the Company beginning May 1, 2012. Adoption of this new guid-
ance, which involves disclosures only, will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or
results of operations.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
As a result of our global operating activities, we are exposed to certain market risks, including foreign cur-
rency exchange fluctuations and fluctuations in interest rates. We manage our exposure to these risks in the
normal course of our business as described below. We have not utilized financial instruments for trading, hedg-
ing or other speculative purposes nor do we trade in derivative financial instruments.
Foreign Currency Risk
Substantially all our foreign subsidiaries’ operations are measured in their local currencies. Assets and
liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the rates of exchange in effect at the end of each reporting period and
revenue and expenses are translated at average rates of exchange during the reporting period. Resulting trans-
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lation adjustments are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income on our consolidated
balance sheets.
Transactions denominated in a currency other than the reporting entity’s functional currency may give rise
to transaction gains and losses that impact our results of operations. Historically, we have not realized significant
foreign currency gains or losses on such transactions. During fiscal 2012 and 2010, we recognized foreign cur-
rency losses, on an after tax basis, of $1.6 million and $2.0 million, respectively, as compared to fiscal 2011 in
which we recognized foreign currency gains, on an after tax basis, of $0.1 million.
Our primary exposure to exchange losses or gains is based on outstanding intercompany loan balances
denominated in U.S. dollars. If the U.S. dollar strengthened or weakened by 15%, 25% and 35% against the
Pound Sterling, the Euro, the Canadian dollar, the Australian dollar and the Yen, our exchange gain or loss would
have been $1.7 million, $2.8 million and $3.9 million, respectively, based on outstanding balances at April 30,
2012.
Interest Rate Risk
We primarily manage our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates through our regular financing activities,
which generally are short term and provide for variable market rates. As of April 30, 2012 and 2011, we had no
outstanding borrowings under our Facility. We had $73.3 million and $72.9 million of borrowings against the
CSV of COLI contracts as of April 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, bearing interest primarily at variable rates.
The risk of fluctuations in these variable rates is minimized by the fact that we receive a corresponding adjust-
ment to our borrowed funds crediting rate on the CSV on our COLI contracts.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
See Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Supplemental Financial Information regarding quarterly results is contained in Note 15 — Quarterly
Results, in the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
No changes or disagreements were noted in the current fiscal year.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
Based on their evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures conducted as of the end of the period
covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, 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
Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) are effective.
(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fourth fiscal quarter that
have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
See Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting on pages F-2 and F-3, respectively.
Item 9B. Other Information
On June 21, 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors appointed Robert P. Rozek, Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, to assume the position of the Company’s principal accounting offi-
cer, reuniting this position and the principal financial officer with the same individual. See the Company’s Cur-
rent Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on February 21, 2012, for additional information regarding
Mr. Rozek, including the terms of his employment agreement with the Company. No plan, contract or arrange-
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ment was entered into between the Company and Mr. Rozek in connection with his appointment as principal
accounting officer. Mark Neal will continue in his position as Senior Vice President, Finance and Controller.
PART III.
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
The information required by this Item will be included under the captions “The Board of Directors” and
“Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” and elsewhere in our 2012 Proxy Statement, and is
incorporated herein by reference. The information under the heading “Executive Officers of the Registrant” in
Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K is also incorporated by reference in this section.
We have adopted a “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics,” which is applicable to our directors, chief execu-
tive officer and senior financial officers, including our principal financial officer, who is also our principal
accounting officer. The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is available on our website at www.kornferry.com.
We intend to post amendments to or waivers to this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics on our website when
adopted. Upon written request, we will provide a copy of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics free of
charge. Requests should be directed to Korn/Ferry International, 1900 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 2600, Los
Angeles, California 90067, Attention: Peter Dunn.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
The information required by this Item will be included in our 2012 Proxy Statement, and is incorporated
herein by this reference.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder
Matters
The information required by this Item will be included under the caption “Security Ownership of Certain
Beneficial Owners and Management” and elsewhere in our 2012 Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
The information required by this Item will be included under the caption “Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions” and elsewhere in our 2012 Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
The information required by this Item will be included under the captions “Audit Fees,” “Audit-Related
Fees,” “Tax Fees” and “All Other Fees” and elsewhere in our 2012 Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein
by reference.
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PART IV.
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
Financial Statements.
1.
Index to Financial Statements:
See Consolidated Financial Statements included as part of this Form 10-K and Schedule II —
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts. Pursuant to Rule 7-05 of Regulation S-X, the other schedules
have been omitted as the information to be set forth therein is included in the notes of the audited
consolidated financial statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page
F-1
Exhibits:
Exhibit
Number
3.1+
3.2+
3.3+
4.1+
4.2+
10.1*+
10.2*+
10.3*+
Description
Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q, filed December 15, 1999.
Certificate of Designations of 7.5% Convertible Preferred Stock, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed June 18, 2002.
Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current
Report on Form 8-K, filed April 29, 2009.
Form of Common Stock Certificate of the Company, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s
Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-49286), filed November 3, 2000.
Form of Stock Purchase Warrant, filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K,
filed June 18, 2002.
Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Company and some of its executive officers and
directors,
filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1
(No. 333-61697), effective February 10, 1999.
Form of U.S. and International Worldwide Executive Benefit Retirement Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.3 to
the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-61697), effective February 10, 1999.
Form of U.S. and International Worldwide Executive Benefit Life Insurance Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.4
to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-61697), effective February 10, 1999.
10.5*+
10.4*+ Worldwide Executive Benefit Disability Plan (in the form of Long-Term Disability Insurance Policy),
filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-61697), effective
February 10, 1999.
Form of U.S. and International Enhanced Executive Benefit and Wealth Accumulation Plan, filed as
Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-61697), effective
February 10, 1999.
Form of U.S. and International Senior Executive Incentive Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.7 to the
Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-61697), effective February 10, 1999.
10.7*+ Executive Salary Continuation Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Registration Statement on
10.6*+
10.8*+
10.9*+
Form S-1 (No. 333-61697), effective February 10, 1999.
Form of Amended and Restated Stock Repurchase Agreement, filed as Exhibit 10.10 to the
Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-61697), effective February 10, 1999.
Form of Standard Employment Agreement, filed as Exhibit 10.11 to the Company’s Registration
Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-61697), effective February 10, 1999.
10.10*+ Form of U.S. and Foreign Executive Participation Program, filed as Exhibit 10.27 to the Company’s
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-61697), effective February 10, 1999.
10.11*+ Korn/Ferry International Special Severance Pay Policy, dated January 1, 2000, filed as Exhibit 10.2 to
the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed March 19, 2001.
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Exhibit
Number
Description
10.12*+ Korn/Ferry International Second Amended and Restated Performance Award Plan,
Appendix A to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement, filed August 12, 2004.
filed as
10.13*+ Letter from Korn/Ferry International Futurestep, Inc. to Robert H. McNabb, dated December 3, 2001,
filed as Exhibit 10.29 to the Company’s Amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, filed August 12,
2002.
10.14*+ Letter from the Company to Robert H. McNabb, dated November 29, 2001, filed as Exhibit 10.30 to
the Company’s Amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, filed August 12, 2002.
10.15*+ Employment Agreement between the Company and Robert H. McNabb, dated October 1, 2003, filed
as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed December 12, 2003.
10.16*+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan filed as Exhibit 10.29 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K,
filed July 22, 2003.
10.17*+ Employment Agreement between the Company and Gary D. Burnison, dated October 1, 2003, filed as
10.18+
Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed March 12, 2004.
Letter Agreement, dated December 31, 2003, among the Company, Friedman Fleischer & Lowe
Capital Partners, L.P. and FFL Executive Partners, L.P., filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed March 12, 2004.
10.19*+ Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Company and some of its executive officers and
directors, filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed March 12,
2004.
Summary of Non-Employee Director Compensation, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current
Report on Form 8-K, filed January 12, 2006.
10.20+
10.21*+ Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement to Employees Under the Performance Award Plan filed as
Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed June 29, 2006.
10.22*+ Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement to Non-Employee Directors Under the Performance
Award Plan filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed June 29, 2006.
10.23*+ Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of August 8, 2006 by and among Lominger Limited,
Inc., Lominger Consulting, Inc., Michael M. Lombardo, Robert W. Eichinger, and the Company filed
as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed September 8, 2006.
10.24*+ Letter Agreement between the Company and Robert H. McNabb dated as of September 29, 2006, filed
as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed December 11, 2006.
10.25*+ Letter from the Company to Gary Burnison, dated March 30, 2007, filed as Exhibit 10.38 to the
Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed June 29, 2007.
10.26*+ Employment Agreement between the Company and Gary Burnison, dated April 24, 2007, filed as
Exhibit 10.41 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed June 29, 2007.
10.27*+ Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement to Directors Under the Performance Award Plan,
filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed December 10, 2007.
10.28*+ Letter from the Company to Ana Dutra, dated January 16, 2008, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed March 11, 2008.
10.29*+ Employment Agreement between the Company and Michael A. DiGregorio dated April 30, 2009.
10.30*+ Korn/Ferry Amended and Restated 2008 Stock Incentive Plan, filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s
Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-161844), filed September 10, 2009.
10.31*+ Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement to Employees and Non-Employee Directors Under the
Korn/Ferry International 2008 Stock Incentive Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current
Report on Form 8-K, filed June 12, 2009.
10.32*+ Form of Stock Option Agreement to Employees and Non-Employee Directors Under the Korn/Ferry
International 2008 Stock Incentive Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on
Form 8-K, filed June 12, 2009.
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Exhibit
Number
Description
10.38*+
10.37*+
10.35*+
10.36*+
10.39*+
10.34*+
10.33*+
filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the
Korn/Ferry International Executive Capital Accumulation Plan,
Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-111038), filed December 10, 2003.
Letter Agreement dated June 25, 2009, by and among the Company and Robert McNabb, modifying
the terms of Mr. McNabb’s Employment Agreement, dated October 1, 2003, as renewed and
amended on September 29, 2006.
Letter Agreement between the Company and Gary D. Burnison dated June 25, 2009, filed as
Exhibit 10.51 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed June 29, 2009.
Employment Agreement between the Company and Byrne Mulrooney dated March 5, 2010, filed as
Exhibit 10.40 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed June 29, 2010.
Korn/Ferry International Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan,
Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed December 12, 2011.
Employment Agreement between the Company and Robert P. Rozek, filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the
Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed February 21, 2012.
Separation and General Release Agreement, between Michael DiGregorio and Korn/Ferry
International, dated as of February 17, 2012, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report
on Form 8-K, filed February 21, 2012.
Subsidiaries of Korn/Ferry International.
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
Power of Attorney (contained on signature page).
Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Exchange Act.
Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Exchange Act.
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant
Section 1350.
XBRL Instance Document.
101.INS
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.
21.1
23.1
24.1
31.1
31.2
32.1
to 18 U.S.C.
filed as
* Management contract, compensatory plan or arrangement.
+ Incorporated herein by reference.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SIGNATURES
KORN/FERRY INTERNATIONAL
By:
/s/ Robert P. Rozek
Robert P. Rozek
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: June 22, 2012
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each of the undersigned officers and directors of the regis-
trant hereby constitutes and appoints Peter L. Dunn and Gary D. Burnison, and each of them, as lawful
attorney-in-fact and agent for each of the undersigned (with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for and
in the name, place and stead of each of the undersigned officers and directors), to sign and file with the Securities
and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, any and all amendments,
supplements and exhibits to this report and any and all other documents in connection therewith, hereby granting
unto said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and
thing necessary or desirable to be done in order to effectuate the same as fully and to all intents and purposes as
each of the undersigned might or could do if personally present, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said
attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of them, or any of their substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue
hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this report has been
signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature
Title
Date
/S/ KENNETH WHIPPLE
Kenneth Whipple
/S/ GARY D. BURNISON
Gary D. Burnison
/S/ ROBERT P. ROZEK
Robert P. Rozek
/S/ DENISE KINGSMILL
Denise Kingsmill
/S/ EDWARD D. MILLER
Edward D. Miller
/S/ DEBRA J. PERRY
Debra J. Perry
Chairman of the Board and Director
June 22, 2012
President & Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) and Director
Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer (Principal Financial
Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
June 22, 2012
June 22, 2012
Director
June 22, 2012
Director
June 22, 2012
Director
June 22, 2012
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Signature
/S/ GERHARD SCHULMEYER
Gerhard Schulmeyer
/S/ GEORGE T. SHAHEEN
George T. Shaheen
/S/ HARRY L. YOU
Harry L. You
Title
Director
Date
June 22, 2012
Director
June 22, 2012
Director
June 22, 2012
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KORN/FERRY INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
APRIL 30, 2012
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control over Financial
Page
F-2
F-3
Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F-4
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F-5
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 30, 2012 and 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F-6
Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended April 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F-7
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended April 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 . . . .
F-8
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended April 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F-9
Financial Statements Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-39
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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON
INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
Management of Korn/Ferry International (the “Company”) is responsible for establishing and maintaining
adequate internal control over financial reporting and for the assessment of the effectiveness of internal control
over financial reporting. As defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission, internal control over financial
reporting is a process designed by, or supervised by, the issuer’s principal executive and principal financial
officers, and effected by the issuer’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 U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is supported by written policies and procedures,
that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the
transactions and dispositions of the Company’s assets; (2) 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 the Company’s management and directors; and (3) 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. Throughout the year, there has been continued focus on the
efficacy of the Company’s internal control environment with such efforts aimed at ensuring the accomplishment
of the above goals and objectives in an effective and efficient manner.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect
misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that control
may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or
procedures may deteriorate.
In connection with the preparation of the Company’s annual financial statements, management of the
Company has undertaken an assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial
reporting as of April 30, 2012 based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued
by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“the COSO Framework”).
Management’s assessment included an evaluation of the design of the Company’s internal control over financial
reporting and testing of the operational effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Based on this assessment, management did not identify any material weakness in the Company’s internal
control over financial reporting, and management has concluded that the Company’s internal control over
financial reporting was effective as of April 30, 2012.
Ernst & Young, LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audited the Company’s
financial statements for the year ended April 30, 2012 included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, has issued
an audit report on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of April 30,
2012, a copy of which is included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
June 22, 2012
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
Stockholders and Board of Directors
Korn/Ferry International
We have audited Korn/Ferry International and subsidiaries’ (the “Company”) internal control over financial
reporting as of April 30, 2012 based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued
by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the “COSO criteria”). The
Company’s management is responsible 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 an opinion
on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our
audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a
material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based
on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We
believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
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 (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail,
accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) 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 (3) 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.
In our opinion, Korn/Ferry International and subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective
internal control over financial reporting as of April 30, 2012, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Korn/Ferry International and subsidiaries as of April 30, 2012
and 2011, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended April 30, 2012 and our report dated June 22, 2012, expressed an unqualified
opinion thereon.
Los Angeles, California
June 22, 2012
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Stockholders and Board of Directors
Korn/Ferry International
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Korn/Ferry International and subsidiaries
(the “Company”) as of April 30, 2012 and 2011, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’
equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended April 30, 2012. Our audits also included the
financial statement schedule listed in the index at Item 15(a). These financial statements and schedule are the
responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements and schedule based on our 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 audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the
consolidated financial position of Korn/Ferry International and subsidiaries at April 30, 2012 and 2011, and the
consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
April 30, 2012, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the
related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a
whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of April 30, 2012, based on criteria
established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of
the Treadway Commission and our report dated June 22, 2012, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Los Angeles, California
June 22, 2012
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KORN/FERRY INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marketable securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Receivables due from clients, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $9,437 and
$9,977, respectively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income taxes and other receivables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prepaid expenses and other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marketable securities, non-current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Property and equipment, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash surrender value of company owned life insurance policies, net of loans . . . . . . . . .
Deferred income taxes, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Goodwill, net
Intangible assets, net
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investments and other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
April 30,
2012
2011
(in thousands, except per
share data)
$ 282,005
40,936
$246,856
20,868
126,579
11,902
10,830
27,815
500,067
94,798
49,808
77,848
57,290
176,338
20,413
38,127
128,859
5,138
10,214
29,662
441,597
101,363
43,142
70,987
64,418
183,952
22,289
43,932
Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$1,014,689
$971,680
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Accounts payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income taxes payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compensation and benefits payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other accrued liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
Total current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred compensation and other retirement plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14,667
8,720
154,398
37,527
215,312
148,989
20,912
$ 12,504
4,674
173,097
43,591
233,866
139,558
19,919
Total liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
385,213
393,343
Commitments and contingencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock: $0.01 par value, 150,000 shares authorized, 59,975 and 59,101 shares
issued and 47,913 and 47,003 shares outstanding, respectively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retained earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net
419,998
202,797
7,191
404,703
148,494
25,660
Stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less: notes receivable from stockholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
629,986
(510)
578,857
(520)
Total stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
629,476
578,337
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$1,014,689
$971,680
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Fee revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reimbursed out-of-pocket engagement expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Ended April 30,
2012
2011
2010
(in thousands, except per share data)
$572,380
$744,249
$790,505
27,269
32,002
36,254
Total revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
826,759
776,251
599,649
Compensation and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General and administrative expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engagement expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restructuring charges, net
534,186
138,872
55,889
14,017
929
507,405
116,494
51,766
12,671
2,130
413,340
115,280
41,585
11,493
20,673
Total operating expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
743,893
690,466
602,371
Operating income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other (loss) income, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest expense, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
82,866
(271)
(1,791)
85,785
6,454
(2,535)
(2,722)
10,066
(2,622)
Income before provision (benefit) for income taxes and equity in earnings
of unconsolidated subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income tax provision (benefit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries, net
80,804
28,351
1,850
89,704
32,692
1,862
4,722
(485)
91
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 54,303
$ 58,874
$
5,298
Earnings per common share:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
$
1.17
1.15
$
$
1.30
1.27
$
$
0.12
0.12
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46,397
45,205
44,413
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
47,261
46,280
45,457
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common Stock
Shares
Amount
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income, Net
Total
44,729
$368,430
$ 84,922
$ 6,285
$459,637
(in thousands)
Balance at May 1, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comprehensive income:
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments . . . . .
Defined benefit pension plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . . .
—
—
—
—
—
—
Purchase of stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Issuance of stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stock-based compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax expense from exercise of stock options . . . . . . .
(226)
1,476
—
—
(3,136)
6,526
17,508
(611)
5,298
—
5,298
—
—
—
—
—
—
15,377
(8,728)
—
—
—
—
15,377
(8,728)
11,947
(3,136)
6,526
17,508
(611)
45,979
388,717
90,220
12,934
491,871
58,874
—
58,874
Balance at April 30, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comprehensive income:
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments . . . . .
Defined benefit pension plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unrealized gains on marketable securities . . . . .
Total comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exercise of warrants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchase of stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Issuance of stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stock-based compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options . . . . . . . .
Payment of dividends by majority owned
Balance at April 30, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comprehensive income:
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments . . . . .
Defined benefit pension plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unrealized gains on marketable securities . . . . .
Total comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . . .
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
274
(934)
1,684
—
—
2,983
(13,844)
10,084
15,476
1,287
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Purchase of stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Issuance of stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stock-based compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options . . . . . . . .
(190)
1,100
—
—
(4,215)
4,371
13,475
1,664
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
16,739
(4,048)
35
—
—
—
—
—
—
16,739
(4,048)
35
71,600
2,983
(13,844)
10,084
15,476
1,287
(600)
54,303
—
54,303
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(12,826)
(5,644)
1
—
—
—
—
(12,826)
(5,644)
1
35,834
(4,215)
4,371
13,475
1,664
consolidated subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
—
—
(600)
47,003
404,703
148,494
25,660
578,857
Balance at April 30, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
47,913
$419,998
$202,797
$ 7,191
$629,986
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stock-based compensation expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Impairment of intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Gain) loss on disposition of property and equipment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision for doubtful accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gain on cash surrender value of life insurance policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gain on marketable securities classified as trading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change in other assets and liabilities:
Deferred compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Receivables, including income tax and other receivables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prepaid expenses and other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income taxes payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchase of intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchase of marketable securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from sales/maturities of marketable securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change in restricted cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Payment of purchase price held back from previous acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired and contingent consideration . . . . . . . .
Payment of contingent consideration from acquisitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Premiums on life insurance policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dividends received from unconsolidated subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash used in investing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on life insurance policy loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Borrowings under life insurance policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchase of common stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from exercise of warrants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon exercise of employee stock options and
in connection with an employee stock purchase plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax benefit (expense) from exercise of stock options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Payment of dividends by majority owned consolidated subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash provided by financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Ended April 30,
2012
2011
2010
(in thousands)
$ 54,303
$ 58,874
$
5,298
14,017
13,399
—
(65)
5,732
(6,268)
(1,013)
(2,196)
6,512
3,787
(10,891)
2,194
(1,850)
4,058
(17,986)
7,242
70,975
(18,632)
(325)
(55,718)
43,181
(221)
(800)
(442)
—
(1,739)
1,669
(33,027)
—
366
(4,215)
—
4,371
1,664
—
2,186
12,671
15,547
880
80
7,650
(7,218)
(7,599)
(4,919)
5,954
11,716
(28,140)
(6,172)
(1,862)
(1,686)
40,757
(899)
95,634
11,493
17,729
—
323
3,340
(9,424)
(11,137)
—
(20,862)
15,828
(33,516)
(4,520)
(91)
2,844
(595)
(7,556)
(30,846)
(7,282)
(27,889)
(3,481)
—
(4,163)
(65,964)
13,374
28,618
—
(10,007)
—
—
— (18,734)
(2,405)
(1,711)
958
(23,444)
(5,795)
(1,702)
1,608
(81,131)
—
6,039
(13,844)
2,983
10,084
1,287
(600)
5,949
(183)
5,500
(3,136)
—
6,526
(611)
—
8,096
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4,985)
7,171
10,427
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35,149
246,856
$282,005
27,623
219,233
$246,856
(35,767)
255,000
$219,233
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash used to pay interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
4,480
$
4,834
Cash used to pay income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 17,916
$ 25,329
$
$
3,992
8,111
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Business
Korn/Ferry International, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and its subsidiaries are engaged in the
business of providing executive recruitment on a retained basis, outsourced recruiting and leadership and talent
consulting services. The Company’s worldwide network of 76 offices in 35 countries enables it to meet the needs
of its clients in all industries.
Basis of Consolidation and Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly and majority
owned/controlled domestic and international subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been
eliminated in consolidation. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements conform with United States
(“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and prevailing practice within the industry. The
consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals and any other
adjustments that management considers necessary for a fair presentation of the results for these periods.
Investments in affiliated companies, which are 50% or less owned and where the Company exercises
significant influence over operations, are accounted for using the equity method. Dividends received from our
unconsolidated subsidiary in Mexico were approximately $1.7 million, $1.6 million and $1.0 million during
fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
The Company considers events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date but before the financial
statements are issued to provide additional evidence relative to certain estimates or to identify matters that
require additional disclosures.
Use of Estimates and Uncertainties
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of
revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates, and changes
in estimates are reported in current operations as new information is learned or upon the amounts becoming fixed
and determinable. The most significant areas that require management judgment are revenue recognition,
restructuring, deferred compensation, annual performance related bonus, evaluation of the carrying value of
receivables, marketable securities, goodwill and other intangible assets, fair value of contingent consideration
and the recoverability of deferred income taxes.
Revenue Recognition
Substantially all professional fee revenue is derived from fees for professional services related to executive
recruitment performed on a retained basis, middle-management recruitment, recruitment process outsourcing and
leadership and talent consulting services. Fee revenue from executive recruitment activities and middle-
management recruitment are generally one-third of the estimated first year cash compensation of placed
executive plus a percentage of the fee to cover indirect expenses. The Company generally recognizes revenue as
it bills clients in three monthly installments commencing the month of client acceptance as this is the period over
which the recruitment services are performed. Fees earned in excess of the initial contract amount are billed upon
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completion of the engagement, which reflect the difference between the final actual compensation of the placed
executive and the estimate used for purposes of the previous billings. Since the fees are generally not contingent
upon placement of a candidate, our assumptions primarily relate to establishing the period over which such
service is performed. These assumptions determine the timing of revenue recognition and profitability for the
reported period. If these assumptions do not accurately reflect the period over which revenue is earned, revenue
and profit could differ. Any services that are provided on a contingent basis are recognized once the contingency
is fulfilled. In addition to middle-management recruitment, Futurestep provides recruitment process outsourcing
services and fee revenue is recognized as services are rendered. Fee revenue from LTC services is recognized as
services are rendered for consulting engagements and other time based services, measured by total hours incurred
to the total estimated hours at completion. It is possible that updated estimates for the consulting engagement
may vary from initial estimates. If updated estimated total costs indicate a loss, we recognize that estimated loss
in the period it is determined. LTC revenue from licenses is recognized using a straight-line method over the
term of the contract (generally 12 months), which begins upon execution and is invoiced in the same month. A
portion of the revenue for LTC is derived from the sale of Lominger products. These products mainly consist of
books covering a variety of topics including performance management, team effectiveness, and coaching and
development. The Company recognizes revenue for their products when the product has been sold.
Reimbursements
The Company incurs certain out-of-pocket expenses that are reimbursed by its clients, which are accounted
for as revenue in its consolidated statements of income.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
An allowance is established for doubtful accounts by taking a charge to general and administrative
expenses. The amount of the allowance is based on historical loss experience, assessment of the collectability of
specific accounts, as well as expectations of future collections based upon trends and the type of work for which
services are rendered. After the Company exhausts all collection efforts, the amount of the allowance is reduced
for balances identified as uncollectible.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be
cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash
The Company had $10.0 million of restricted cash at April 30, 2012 and 2011, related to its existing credit
facility (see Note 10 — Long-Term Debt), which is included in investments and other assets in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets.
Marketable Securities
The Company classifies its marketable securities as either trading securities or available-for-sale. These
investments are recorded at fair value and are classified as marketable securities in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets. Certain investments, which the Company may sell within the next twelve months,
are carried as current assets. Realized capital gains (losses) on marketable securities are determined by specific
identification. Investments are made based on the Company’s investment policy which restricts the types of
investments that can be made.
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Trading securities consist of the Company’s investments which are held in trust to satisfy obligations under
the Company’s deferred compensation plans (see Note 5 — Marketable Securities). The changes in fair values on
trading securities are recorded in the accompanying consolidated statements of income in other (loss) income,
net. Interest and dividend income are recorded in the accompanying consolidated statements of income in interest
expense, net.
Available-for-sale securities consist of corporate bonds, commercial paper and U.S. Treasury and agency
securities. The changes in fair values, net of applicable taxes, are recorded as unrealized gains or losses as a
component of accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity. When, in the opinion of
management, a decline in the fair value of an investment below its cost or amortized cost is considered to be
“other-than-temporary,” the investment’s cost or amortized cost is written-down to its fair value and the amount
written-down is recorded in the statement of income in other (loss) income, net. The determination of other-than-
temporary decline includes, in addition to other relevant factors, a presumption that if the market value is below
cost by a significant amount for a period of time, a write-down may be necessary. The amount of any write-down
is determined by the difference between cost or amortized cost of the investment and its fair value at the time the
other-than-temporary decline is identified. During fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010, no other-than-temporary
impairment was recognized.
Business Acquisitions
Business acquisitions are accounted for under the acquisition method. The acquisition method requires the
reporting entity to identify the acquirer, determine the acquisition date, recognize and measure the identifiable
assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest in the acquired entity, and recognize and
measure goodwill or a gain from the purchase. The acquiree’s results are included in the Company’s consolidated
financial statements from the date of each respective acquisition. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed are
recorded at their fair values and the excess of the purchase price over the amounts assigned is recorded as
goodwill. Adjustments to fair value assessments are recorded to goodwill over the measurement period
(generally not longer than twelve months). Purchased intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their
estimated useful lives. Effective May 1, 2009, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification 805,
Business Acquisitions, which requires that acquisition-related transaction and restructuring costs be charged to
expense as committed, and changes the recognition and measurement criteria for certain assets and liabilities
including those arising from contingencies, contingent consideration and bargain purchases for acquisitions
completed after the adoption date. The Company applied this new guidance to its acquisition of Whitehead Mann
and SENSA Solutions, Inc., which were acquired in fiscal 2010. During fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011, the
Company recorded a $2.2 million and $4.9 million reduction in the estimated fair value of contingent
consideration relating to a prior acquisition, respectively, as a component of general and administrative expenses.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Leasehold improvements are
amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset, or the lease term, whichever is
shorter. Software development costs for internal use are capitalized and, once placed in service, amortized using
the straight-line method over the estimated useful life, generally three to seven years. All other property and
equipment is depreciated or amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of three to ten years.
The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable.
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired. The goodwill
impairment test compares the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the
carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill of the reporting unit would be considered
impaired. To measure the amount of the impairment loss, the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill is
compared to the carrying amount of that goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same
manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a business combination. If the carrying amount of a reporting
unit’s goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount
equal to that excess. For each of these tests, the fair value of each of the Company’s reporting units was
determined using a combination of valuation techniques, including a discounted cash flow methodology. Results
of the annual impairment test performed as of January 31, 2012, indicated that the fair value of each reporting
unit exceeded its carrying amount. As a result, no impairment charge was recognized. There was also no
indication of impairment during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.
Intangible assets primarily consist of customer lists, non-compete agreements, proprietary databases,
intellectual property and trademarks and are recorded at their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition and
are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives which range from three to 24 years.
For intangible assets subject to amortization, an impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of the
intangible assets is not recoverable and exceeds fair value. The carrying amount of the intangible assets is
considered not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from use of
the asset. During fiscal 2011, the Company wrote-off a trademark no longer in use with a net book value of $0.9
million. As of April 30, 2012 and 2011, there were no further indicators of impairment with respect to the
Company’s intangible assets.
Compensation and Benefits Expense
Compensation and benefits expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income consist of
compensation and benefits paid to consultants (employees who originate business), executive officers and
administrative and support personnel. The most significant portions of this expense are salaries and the
performance related bonus paid to consultants. The portion of the expense applicable to salaries is comprised of
wages and salaries earned by employees during a reporting period. The portion of the expenses applicable to
performance related bonuses refers to the Company’s annual employee performance related bonus with respect to
a fiscal year, which is communicated and paid following the completion of the year. Each quarter, management
makes its best estimate of its annual performance related bonuses, which requires management to, among other
things, project annual consultant productivity (as measured by engagement fees billed and collected by executive
search consultants and revenue for Futurestep consultants), Company performance including profitability,
competitive forces and future economic conditions and their impact on the Company’s results. At the end of each
fiscal year, annual performance related bonuses take into account final individual consultant productivity,
Company results including profitability, the achievement of strategic objectives and the results of individual
performance appraisals, and the current economic landscape. Management takes these factors into consideration,
and any changes in the estimate are reported in current operations.
Because annual performance-based bonuses are communicated and paid only after the Company reports its
full fiscal year results, actual performance-based bonus payments may differ from the prior year’s estimate. Such
changes in the bonus estimates historically have been immaterial and are recorded in current operations in the
period in which they are determined. The performance related bonus expense was $116.8 million, $128.3 million
and $76.9 million for the years ended April 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, which was reduced by a
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change in the previous years’ estimate recorded in fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 of $1.2 million, $2.0 million and
$3.6 million, respectively. This resulted in net bonus expense of $115.6 million, $126.3 million and $73.3 million
for the years ended April 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, included in compensation and benefits expense
in the consolidated statements of income.
These annual performance related bonuses are generally paid within twelve months following the fiscal year
end, though the Company delayed payment of $5.4 million and $10.2 million of bonuses earned in fiscal 2010
and 2009 respectively, due to economic conditions prevailing at the time. The bonuses earned in fiscal 2009 of
$10.2 million were paid in December 2010, and the bonuses earned in fiscal 2010 of $5.4 million were paid in
December 2011. Other expenses included in compensation and benefits expense are due to changes in deferred
compensation liabilities, changes in cash surrender value (“CSV”) of company owned life insurance (“COLI”)
contracts, amortization of stock compensation awards, payroll taxes and employee insurance benefits.
Deferred Compensation and Pension Plans
For financial accounting purposes, the Company estimates the present value of the future benefits payable
under the deferred compensation and pension plans as of the estimated payment commencement date. The
Company also estimates the remaining number of years a participant will be employed by the Company. Then,
each year during the period of estimated employment, the Company accrues a liability and recognizes expense
for a portion of the future benefit using the “benefit/years of service” attribution method for Senior Executive
Incentive Plan (“SEIP”), Wealth Accumulation Plan (“WAP”) and Enhanced Wealth Accumulation Plan
(“EWAP”) and the “projected unit credit” method for the Worldwide Executive Benefit Plan (“WEB”).
In calculating the accrual for future benefit payments, management has made assumptions regarding
rate.
employee turnover, participant vesting, violation of non-competition provisions and the discount
Management periodically reevaluates all assumptions. If assumptions change in future reporting periods, the
changes may impact the measurement and recognition of benefit liabilities and related compensation expense.
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance
The change in the CSV of COLI contracts, net of insurance premiums paid and gains realized, is reported in
compensation and benefits expense. As of April 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company held contracts with gross CSV
of $151.1 million and $143.9 million, offset by outstanding policy loans of $73.3 million and $72.9 million,
respectively. If these insurance companies were to become insolvent, the Company would be considered a
general creditor for $35.4 million and $31.0 million of net CSV as of April 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively;
therefore, these assets are subject to risk. Management, together with its outside advisors, routinely monitors the
claims paying abilities of these insurance companies.
Restructuring Charges
The Company accounts for its restructuring charges as a liability when the obligations are incurred and
records such charges at fair value. Changes in the estimates of the restructuring charges are recorded in the
period the change is determined.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company has employee compensation plans under which various types of stock-based instruments are
granted. These instruments, principally include stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock
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and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”). The Company recognizes compensation expense related to
restricted stock and SARs and the estimated fair value of stock options and stock purchases under the ESPP on a
straight-line basis over the service period for the entire award.
Translation of Foreign Currencies
Generally, financial results of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are measured in their local currencies.
Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at year-end exchange rates, while revenue and expenses are
translated at weighted-average exchange rates during the fiscal year. Resulting translation adjustments are
recorded as a component of accumulated comprehensive income. Gains and losses from foreign currency
transactions of these subsidiaries and the translation of the financial results of subsidiaries operating in highly
inflationary economies are included in general and administrative expense in the period incurred. Foreign
currency losses, on an after tax basis, included in net income were $1.6 million and $2.0 million during fiscal
2012 and 2010, respectively. Foreign currency gains, on an after tax basis, included in net income were $0.1
million in fiscal 2011.
Income Taxes
There are two components of income tax expense: current and deferred. Current income tax expense
(benefit) approximates taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period. Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods. These gross deferred tax assets and
liabilities represent decreases or increases in taxes expected to be paid in the future because of future reversals of
temporary differences in the basis of assets and liabilities as measured by tax laws and their basis as reported in
the financial statements. Deferred tax assets are also recognized for tax attributes such as net operating loss
carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards. Valuation allowances are then recorded to reduce deferred tax assets
to the amounts management concludes are more likely than not to be realized.
Income tax benefits are recognized and measured based upon a two-step model: (1) a tax position must be
more-likely-than-not to be sustained based solely on its technical merits in order to be recognized and (2) the
benefit is measured as the largest dollar amount of that position that is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon
settlement. The difference between the benefit recognized for a position and the tax benefit claimed on a tax
return is referred to as an unrecognized tax benefit. The Company records income tax related interest and
penalties within income tax expense.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair value is the price the Company would receive to sell an asset or transfer a liability (exit price) in an
orderly transaction between market participants. For those assets and liabilities, recorded or disclosed at fair
value, the Company determines the fair value based upon the quoted market price, if available. If a quoted
market price is not available for identical assets, the fair value is based upon the quoted market price of similar
assets. The fair values are assigned a level within the fair value hierarchy as defined below:
•
•
•
Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at
the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.
Level 2:
Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or
indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted
prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions.
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April 30, 2012
As of April 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company held certain assets that are required to be measured at fair
value on a recurring basis. These included cash equivalents and marketable securities. The carrying amount of
cash, cash equivalents and accounts receivable approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these
instruments. The fair values of marketable securities classified as trading are obtained from quoted market prices,
and the fair values of marketable securities classified as available-for-sale are obtained from a third party, which
are based on quoted prices or market prices for similar assets.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial
instruments which potentially subject
the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist
principally of cash, cash equivalents, investments, receivables due from clients and net cash surrender value due
from insurance companies, which is discussed above. Cash equivalents include investments in commercial paper of
companies with high credit ratings, investments in money market securities and securities backed by the U.S.
government. Investments are diversified throughout many industries and geographic regions. The Company is
consolidating cash balances with a small number of high quality global financial institutions to increase operational
efficiencies and to improve risk management. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to receivables are limited
due to the Company’s large number of clients and their dispersion across many different industries and countries
worldwide. At April 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company had no other significant credit concentrations.
Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued amendments to the fair value
accounting guidance. The amendments limit the highest and best use to measure non-financial assets and include
criteria for applying the fair value measurement principles to portfolios of financial instruments. The new
guidance also prescribes enhanced financial statement disclosures for Level 3 fair value measurements. The new
guidance was effective for the Company beginning February 1, 2012. The adoption of these amendments did not
have an impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
In September 2011, the FASB issued amendments to the goodwill impairment testing guidance to allow an
entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether performing the current two-step process is
necessary. Under the new option, the calculation of the reporting unit’s fair value is not required unless, as a
result of the qualitative assessment, it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than
the unit’s carrying amount. This guidance was effective for the Company beginning February 1, 2012. The
Company did not elect to apply this option in fiscal 2012, but might change its election in the future. If in the
future the Company elects to adopt this guidance, the adoption would not have a material impact on the
Company’s financial position or results of operations.
Recently Proposed Accounting Standards
In June 2011, the FASB issued guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income in the financial
statements. The new guidance eliminates the option to present other comprehensive income and its components
as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. Instead, it will require the Company to present either
a continuous statement of net income and other comprehensive income, or in two separate but consecutive
statements. The new guidance will be effective for the Company beginning May 1, 2012. Adoption of this new
guidance, which involves disclosures only, will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position
or results of operations.
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2. Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per common share was computed by dividing net earnings attributable to common
stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per common
share reflects the potential dilution that would occur if all in-the-money outstanding options or other contracts to
issue common stock were exercised or converted and was computed by dividing net earnings attributable to
common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus dilutive common
equivalent shares. During fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010, SARs and options to purchase 0.57 million shares,
0.39 million shares and 1.48 million shares, respectively, were outstanding but not included in the computation of
diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive.
The following table summarizes basic and diluted earnings per share calculations:
Net earnings attributable to common stockholders . . . . . . . . .
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic weighted-average number of common shares
Year Ended April 30,
2012
2010
2011
(in thousands, except per share data)
$ 5,298
$58,874
$54,303
outstanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46,397
45,205
44,413
Effect of dilutive securities:
Restricted stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stock options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ESPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warrants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
582
267
15
—
646
425
4
—
587
401
3
53
Diluted weighted-average number of common shares
outstanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
47,261
46,280
45,457
Net earnings per common share:
Basic earnings per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted earnings per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
$
1.17
1.15
$
$
1.30
1.27
$
$
0.12
0.12
3. Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income is comprised of net income and all changes to stockholders’ equity, except those
changes resulting from investments by stockholders (changes in paid in capital) and distributions to stockholders
(dividends) and is reported in the accompanying consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity.
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows:
Foreign currency translation adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defined benefit pension adjustments, net of taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unrealized gains on marketable securities, net of taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 22,813
(15,658)
36
$ 35,639
(10,014)
35
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 7,191
$ 25,660
April 30,
2012
2011
(in thousands)
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4. Employee Stock Plans
Stock-Based Compensation
The following table summarizes the components of stock-based compensation expense recognized in the
Company’s consolidated statements of income for the periods indicated:
Year Ended April 30,
2012
2011
2010
Restricted stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stock options and SARs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ESPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$12,381
933
85
(in thousands)
$14,090
1,028
429
$16,470
853
406
Total stock-based compensation expense, pre-tax . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation expense . . . . . . . . . . . .
13,399
(4,701)
15,547
(5,675)
17,729
(6,471)
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 8,698
$ 9,872
$11,258
The Company uses the Black-Scholes option valuation model to estimate the grant date fair value of
employee stock options. The expected volatility reflects consideration of the historical volatility in the
Company’s publicly traded instruments during the period the option is granted. The Company believes historical
volatility in these instruments is more indicative of expected future volatility than the implied volatility in the
price of the Company’s common stock. The expected life of each option is estimated using historical data. The
risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issue with a remaining term approximating the
expected term of the option. The Company uses historical data to estimate forfeiture rates applied to the gross
amount of expense determined using the option valuation model.
The weighted-average assumptions used to estimate the fair value of each employee stock option and SARs
were as follows:
Year Ended April 30,
2011
2012
2010
Expected volatility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Risk-free interest rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected option life (in years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected dividend yield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
47.07% 47.67% 48.91%
1.47% 1.83% 2.53%
5.00
5.00
0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
5.00
The Black-Scholes option pricing model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded
options. The assumptions used in option valuation models are highly subjective, particularly the expected stock
price volatility of the underlying stock.
Stock Incentive Plan
The Company maintains a stock incentive plan known as the Korn/Ferry International Amended and
Restated 2008 Stock Incentive Plan, (the “2008 Plan”). The 2008 Plan provides for the grant of awards to eligible
participants, designated as either nonqualified or incentive stock options, SARs, restricted stock and restricted
stock units, any of which may be performance-based, and incentive bonuses, which may be paid in cash or a
combination thereof. The maximum number of shares of common stock that may be issued under the 2008 Plan
is 3,980,000 shares, subject to adjustment for certain changes in the Company’s capital structure and other
extraordinary events. As of April 30, 2012, the maximum number of shares of common stock available for
issuance under the 2008 Plan is 1,500,000 shares.
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Options granted to officers, non-employee directors and other key employees generally vest over a three to
four year period and generally expire seven to ten years from the date of grant. Stock options are granted at a
price equal to the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant. Key employees are eligible to
receive a grant of stock options annually with the number of options determined by the employee’s performance
level. In addition, certain key management members typically receive stock option grants upon commencement
of employment.
Stock Options and SARs
Stock options and SAR transactions under the Company’s 2008 Plan were as follows:
2012
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
April 30,
2011
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
Options
Options
2010
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
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Options granted to officers, non-employee directors and other key employees generally vest over a three to
four year period and generally expire seven to ten years from the date of grant. Stock options are granted at a
price equal to the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant. Key employees are eligible to
receive a grant of stock options annually with the number of options determined by the employee’s performance
level. In addition, certain key management members typically receive stock option grants upon commencement
of employment.
Stock Options and SARs
Stock options and SAR transactions under the Company’s 2008 Plan were as follows:
2012
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
April 30,
2011
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
Options
Options
2010
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
(in thousands, except per share data)
Outstanding, beginning of year . .
Granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exercised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forfeited/expired . . . . . . . . . . .
Options
1,833
48
(235)
(154)
Outstanding, end of year
. . . . . . .
1,492
$13.78
$22.71
$12.76
$15.63
$14.00
Exercisable, end of year . . . . . . . .
1,061
$14.33
2,723
211
(625)
(476)
1,833
1,219
$14.72
$13.97
$12.81
$20.55
$13.78
$14.64
3,113
621
(531)
(480)
2,723
2,142
$14.83
$11.26
$ 8.21
$18.14
$14.72
$15.68
As of April 30, 2012, the aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and options exercisable were $5.0
million and $3.4 million, respectively.
As of April 30, 2012, there was $1.9 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested
awards of stock options and SARs. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.1
years. For stock option awards subject to graded vesting, the Company recognizes the total compensation cost on
a straight-line basis over the service period for the entire award.
2.4
3.1
Shares
Shares
1,061
1,492
$14.00
April 30, 2012
Options Exercisable
Options Outstanding
0.9
4.4
3.5
2.9
0.9
4.1
3.2
2.5
Range of Exercise Prices
312
148
282
319
312
463
352
365
(in thousands, except per share data)
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
$ 7.89
$11.23
$16.79
$20.02
$ 7.89
$10.80
$17.26
$19.66
Outstanding stock options and SARs:
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
(in years)
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
(in years)
$ 6.26 - $ 9.55 . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 9.56 - $13.90 . . . . . . . . . . . .
$13.91 - $17.97 . . . . . . . . . . . .
$17.98 - $24.08 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options
$14.33
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Outstanding, beginning of year . .
Granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exercised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forfeited/expired . . . . . . . . . . .
1,833
48
(235)
(154)
Outstanding, end of year
. . . . . . .
1,492
$13.78
$22.71
$12.76
$15.63
$14.00
Exercisable, end of year . . . . . . . .
1,061
$14.33
2,723
211
(625)
(476)
1,833
1,219
$14.72
$13.97
$12.81
$20.55
$13.78
$14.64
3,113
621
(531)
(480)
2,723
2,142
$14.83
$11.26
$ 8.21
$18.14
$14.72
$15.68
As of April 30, 2012, the aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and options exercisable were $5.0
million and $3.4 million, respectively.
As of April 30, 2012, there was $1.9 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested
awards of stock options and SARs. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.1
years. For stock option awards subject to graded vesting, the Company recognizes the total compensation cost on
a straight-line basis over the service period for the entire award.
Outstanding stock options and SARs:
Range of Exercise Prices
Shares
$ 6.26 - $ 9.55 . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 9.56 - $13.90 . . . . . . . . . . . .
$13.91 - $17.97 . . . . . . . . . . . .
$17.98 - $24.08 . . . . . . . . . . . .
312
463
352
365
1,492
Options Outstanding
Options Exercisable
April 30, 2012
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
(in years)
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
Shares
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
(in years)
(in thousands, except per share data)
$ 7.89
$11.23
$16.79
$20.02
$14.00
312
148
282
319
1,061
0.9
4.1
3.2
2.5
2.4
0.9
4.4
3.5
2.9
3.1
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Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
$ 7.89
$10.80
$17.26
$19.66
$14.33
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Additional information pertaining to stock options and SARs:
Weighted-average fair value per share of stock options granted . . . .
Total fair value of stock options and SARs vested . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total intrinsic value of SARs paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Ended April 30,
2012
2011
2010
(in thousands, except per share data)
$ 5.07
$ 6.07
$ 9.61
$ 612
$ 747
$1,065
$2,631
$5,164
$1,485
75
$
$ 178
45
$
Restricted Stock
The Company grants time-based restricted stock to executive officers and other senior employees generally
vesting over a three to four year period. Time-based restricted stock is granted at a price equal to fair value,
which is determined based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date. The Company
also grants market-based restricted stock to executive officers and other senior employees. These market-based
shares vest after three years depending upon the Company’s total stockholder return over the three-year
performance period relative to other companies in its selected peer group. The fair value of these market-based
restricted stock awards was determined by a third-party valuation using extensive market data. Employees may
receive restricted stock annually in conjunction with the Company’s performance review as well as upon
commencement of employment.
Restricted stock activity is summarized below:
Non-vested, beginning of year . . .
Granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vested . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forfeited/expired . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shares
2,007
687
(794)
(119)
Non-vested, end of year . . . . . . . .
1,781
2012
Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
April 30,
2011
Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Shares
Shares
2010
Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
(in thousands, except per share data)
$ 8.64
$21.46
$15.58
$18.19
$ 9.85
2,480
562
(920)
(115)
2,007
$ 9.93
$15.12
$15.32
$14.83
$ 8.64
2,387
1,017
(754)
(170)
2,480
$15.50
$10.57
$20.43
$17.91
$ 9.93
As of April 30, 2012, there was $17.5 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested
awards of restricted stock, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years. For
restricted stock awards subject to graded vesting, the Company recognizes the total compensation cost on a
straight-line basis over the service period for the entire award. During fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011, 190,141 shares
and 211,315 shares of restricted stock totaling $4.2 million and $3.2 million, respectively, were repurchased by
the Company, at the option of the employee, to pay for taxes related to vesting of restricted stock.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The Company has an ESPP that, in accordance with Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code, allows
eligible employees to authorize payroll deductions of up to 15% of their salary, or $25,000 annually, to purchase
shares of the Company’s common stock at 85% of the fair market price of the common stock on the last day of
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the enrollment period. At the Company’s 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, held on September 28, 2011, the
Company’s stockholders approved an amendment and restatement of the ESPP, which among other things,
increased the maximum number of shares that may be issued under the ESPP from 1.5 million shares to
3.0 million shares. During fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010, employees purchased 76,909 shares at $18.69 per share,
153,913 shares at $14.13 per share and 209,840 shares at $10.66 per share, respectively. The ESPP was
temporarily suspended during the second half of fiscal 2012. At April 30, 2012, the ESPP had approximately
1.6 million shares remaining available for future issuance.
Common Stock
During fiscal 2012 and 2011, the Company issued 228,835 shares and 611,621 shares of common stock,
respectively, as a result of the exercise of stock options, with cash proceeds from the exercise of $2.9 million and
$7.9 million, respectively.
During fiscal 2011, the Company repurchased 724,064 shares of the Company’s common stock for $10.6
million. No shares were repurchased during fiscal 2012 other than to satisfy tax withholding requirements upon
the vesting of restricted stock as described above.
In June 2002, the Company issued warrants to purchase 274,207 shares of its common stock at an exercise
price of $11.94, subject to anti-dilution provisions. During fiscal 2011, these warrants were exercised for 274,207
shares of common stock in exchange for $3.0 million in cash.
5. Marketable Securities
As of April 30, 2012 marketable securities consisted of the following:
Mutual funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commercial paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
U.S. Treasury and agency securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trading
(1)(3)
$82,176
—
—
—
Available-for-
Sale(2)(3)
(in thousands)
$
—
44,563
5,989
3,006
Total
$ 82,176
44,563
5,989
3,006
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less: current portion of marketable securities . . . . . . . . . . . .
82,176
(7,613)
53,558
(33,323)
135,734
(40,936)
Non-current marketable securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$74,563
$ 20,235
$ 94,798
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As of April 30, 2011 marketable securities consisted of the following:
Trading
(1)(3)
Available-for-
Sale(2)(3)
Total
Mutual funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
U.S. Treasury and agency securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commercial paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$71,363
—
—
—
(in thousands)
$
—
40,444
9,424
1,000
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less: current portion of marketable securities . . . . . . . . . . . .
71,363
(5,081)
50,868
(15,787)
$ 71,363
40,444
9,424
1,000
122,231
(20,868)
Non-current marketable securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$66,282
$ 35,081
$101,363
(1) These investments are held in trust for settlement of the Company’s obligations of $82.6 million and $72.1
million as of April 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, under the Executive Capital Accumulation Plan (see
Note 6 — Deferred Compensation and Retirement Plans). The fair value of marketable securities classified
as trading (held in trust to satisfy obligations under the ECAP) increased by $1.1 million and $7.6 million
during fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011, respectively, recorded in other (loss) income, net on the consolidated
statements of income.
(2) These securities represent excess cash invested, under our investment policy, with a professional money
manager.
(3) The Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis include, trading securities
classified as Level 1 and available-for-sale securities classified as Level 2. As of April 30, 2012 and 2011,
the Company had cash equivalents,
including restricted cash of $70.6 million and $120.8 million,
respectively, also classified as Level 1.
The amortized cost and fair values of marketable securities classified as available-for-sale investments were
as follows:
April 30, 2012
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses(1)
Estimated
Fair
Value
(in thousands)
Corporate bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commercial paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
U.S. Treasury and agency securities . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$44,498
5,993
3,006
$53,497
$81
1
—
$82
$(16)
(5)
—
$(21)
$44,563
5,989
3,006
$53,558
April 30, 2011
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses(1)
Estimated
Fair
Value
(in thousands)
Corporate bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
U.S. Treasury and agency securities . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commercial paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$40,369
9,427
1,000
$50,796
$107
10
—
$117
$(32)
(13)
—
$(45)
$40,444
9,424
1,000
$50,868
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(1) There are no marketable securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 months or
more.
Investments in marketable securities classified as available-for-sale securities are made based on the
Company’s investment policy, which restricts the types of investments that can be made. As of April 30, 2012
and 2011, the Company’s investments associated with cash equivalents, including restricted cash, consist of
money market funds for which market prices are readily available. As of April 30, 2012 and 2011, marketable
securities classified as available-for-sale consist of corporate bonds, commercial paper and U.S. Treasury and
agency securities, all for which market prices for similar assets are readily available. As of April 30, 2012,
available-for-sale marketable securities have remaining maturities ranging from one month to 2.8 years.
Investments in marketable securities classified as trading are based upon investment selections the employee
elects from a pre-determined set of securities in the ECAP and the Company mirrors these elections. As of
April 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company’s investments in marketable securities classified as trading consist of
mutual funds for which market prices are readily available.
As of April 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company’s marketable securities were $82.2 million (net of gross
unrealized gains of $3.5 million and gross unrealized losses of $0.4 million) and $71.4 million (net of gross
unrealized gains of $6.8 million and gross unrealized losses of $0.1 million), respectively.
The following table presents the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using
significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the periods indicated:
Auction Rate Securities
Balance, beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Auction rate securities put option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Realized gain included in operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sale of securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
April 30,
2012
2011
(in thousands)
$ — $ 8,200
(745)
745
(8,200)
—
—
—
Balance, end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
$ — $ —
6. Deferred Compensation and Retirement Plans
The Company has several deferred compensation and retirement plans for eligible consultants and vice-
presidents that provide defined benefits to participants based on the deferral of current compensation or
contributions made by the Company subject to vesting and retirement or termination provisions.
The total benefit obligations for these plans were as follows:
Year Ended April 30,
2012
2011
(in thousands)
Deferred compensation plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pension plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
International retirement plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Executive Capital Accumulation Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 78,479
4,214
2,776
71,134
$ 70,319
3,952
3,153
67,214
Total benefit obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less: current portion of benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
156,603
(7,614)
144,638
(5,080)
Non-current benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$148,989
$139,558
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Deferred Compensation Plans
The Enhanced Wealth Accumulation Plan (“EWAP”) was established in fiscal 1994, which replaced the
Wealth Accumulation Plan (“WAP”). Certain vice presidents elected to participate in a “deferral unit” that
required the participant to contribute a portion of their compensation for an eight year period, or in some cases,
make an after tax contribution, in return for defined benefit payments from the Company over a fifteen year
period generally at retirement age of 65 or later. Participants were able to acquire additional “deferral units”
every five years. Vice presidents who did not choose to roll over their WAP units into the EWAP continue to be
covered under the earlier version in which participants generally vest and commence receipt of benefit payments
at retirement age of 65. In June 2003, the Company amended the EWAP and WAP plans, so as not to allow new
participants or the purchase of additional deferral units by existing participants.
The Company also maintains a Senior Executive Incentive Plan (“SEIP”) for participants approved by the
Board. Generally, to be eligible, the vice president must be participating in the EWAP. Participation in the SEIP
required the participant to contribute a portion of their compensation during a four-year period, or in some cases
make an after tax contribution, in return for a defined benefit paid by the Company generally over a fifteen year
period after ten years of participation in the plan or such later date as elected by the participant. In June 2003, the
Company amended the SEIP plan, so as not to allow new participants or the purchase of additional deferral units
by existing participants.
Pension Plan
The Company has a defined benefit pension plan, referred to as the Worldwide Executive Benefit (“WEB”),
covering certain executives in the U.S. and foreign countries. The WEB is designed to integrate with government
sponsored and local benefits and provide a monthly benefit to vice presidents upon retirement from the
Company. Each year a plan participant accrued and was fully vested in one-twentieth of the targeted benefits
expressed as a percentage set by the Company for that year. Upon retirement, a participant receives a monthly
benefit payment equal to the sum of the percentages accrued over such participant’s term of employment, up to a
maximum of 20 years, multiplied by the participant’s highest average monthly salary during the 36 consecutive
months in the final 72 months of active full-time employment through June 2003. In June 2003, the Company
froze the WEB, so as to not allow new participants, future accruals and future salary increases.
Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Pension Plans
During fiscal 2012, due to the change in the discount rate from 4.94% to 3.79%, the Company recorded an
increase in deferred compensation and pension plan liabilities of $8.8 million, a decrease in accumulated other
comprehensive income of $5.6 million and a net increase of $3.2 million in deferred income tax assets.
During fiscal 2011, due to the change in the discount rate from 5.61% to 4.94%, the Company recorded an
increase in deferred compensation and pension plan liabilities of $6.7 million, a decrease in accumulated other
comprehensive income of $4.1 million and a net increase of $2.6 million in deferred income tax assets.
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Deferred Compensation Plan
The following tables reconcile the benefit obligation for the deferred compensation plans:
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service cost
Interest cost
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plan participants’ contributions with interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Actuarial loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefits paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefit obligation, end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less: current portion of benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Ended April 30,
2012
2011
2010
(in thousands)
$70,319
—
3,346
—
9,885
(5,071)
78,479
(4,959)
$64,890
137
3,495
65
6,764
(5,032)
70,319
(3,682)
$52,149
339
3,557
194
12,848
(4,197)
64,890
(4,000)
Non-current benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$73,520
$66,637
$60,890
The components of net periodic benefits costs are as follows:
2012
Year Ended April 30,
2011
(in thousands)
2010
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service cost
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest cost
Amortization of actuarial loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ — $ 137
3,495
3,346
422
1,374
$ 339
3,557
—
Net periodic benefit cost
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$4,720
$4,054
$3,896
The weighted-average assumptions used in calculating the benefit obligations were as follows:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discount rate, beginning of year
Discount rate, end of year
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rate of compensation increase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.94% 5.61% 7.10%
3.79% 4.94% 5.61%
0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Year Ended April 30,
2010
2011
2012
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Pension Plan
The following tables reconcile the benefit obligation for the pension plan:
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest cost
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Actuarial loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefits paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefit obligation, end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less: current portion of benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Ended April 30,
2012
2011
2010
(in thousands)
$3,952
189
289
(216)
4,214
(212)
$3,630
197
307
(182)
3,952
(137)
$3,125
214
503
(212)
3,630
(147)
Non-current benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$4,002
$3,815
$3,483
The components of net periodic benefits costs are as follows:
Interest cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2010
2012
Year Ended April 30,
2011
(in thousands)
$197
(2)
$189
47
$214
(78)
Net periodic benefit cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$236
$195
$136
The weighted-average assumptions used in calculating the benefit obligations were as follows:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discount rate, beginning of year
Discount rate, end of year
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rate of compensation increase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.94% 5.61% 7.10%
3.79% 4.94% 5.61%
0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid over the
Year Ended April 30,
2010
2011
2012
next ten years as follows:
Year Ending April 30,
Deferred
Compensation
Plans
Pension
Benefits
(in thousands)
2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2018-2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 5,601
6,134
6,067
6,075
5,997
28,276
$ 275
308
314
310
317
1,334
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International Retirement Plans
The Company also maintains various retirement plans and other miscellaneous deferred compensation
arrangements in ten foreign jurisdictions. The aggregate of the long-term benefit obligation accrued at April 30,
2012 and 2011 is $2.8 million for 189 participants and $3.2 million for 155 participants, respectively. The
Company’s contribution to these plans was $0.5 million and $0.9 million in fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Executive Capital Accumulation Plan
The Company has an ECAP, which is intended to provide certain employees an opportunity to defer salary
and/or bonus on a pre-tax basis or make an after-tax contribution. In addition, the Company, under its incentive
plans, makes discretionary contributions into the ECAP and such contributions are granted to key employees
annually based on the employee’s performance. In addition, certain key management may receive Company
ECAP contributions upon commencement of employment. Participants generally vest in Company contributions
over a four year period. Participants have the ability to allocate their deferrals among a number of investment
options and may receive their benefits at termination, retirement or “in service” either in a lump sum or in
quarterly installments over five, ten or fifteen years. The Company operates two similar plans in Asia Pacific and
Canada.
The Company made contributions to the ECAP during fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010, of $15.8 million, $0.4
million and $1.9 million, respectively. The Company may make additional ECAP contributions in fiscal 2013 if
key employees are hired.
The ECAP is accounted for whereby the changes in the fair value of the vested amounts owed to the
participants are adjusted with a corresponding charge (or credit) to compensation and benefits costs. During
fiscal 2012, 2011, and 2010, deferred compensation liability increased; therefore, the Company recognized
compensation expenses of $0.9 million, $6.7 million and $8.9 million, respectively.
Changes in the ECAP liability were as follows:
Balance, beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Employee contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of employer contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gain on investment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Employee distributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exchange rate translations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Balance, end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less: current portion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Ended April 30,
2012
2011
(in thousands)
$67,214
3,483
7,423
884
(7,661)
(209)
71,134
(2,443)
$57,871
2,403
6,525
6,667
(6,567)
315
67,214
(1,261)
Non-current portion, end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$68,691
$65,953
As of April 30, 2012 and 2011, the unamortized portion of the Company contributions to the ECAP was
$11.5 million and $4.9 million, respectively.
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Defined Contribution Plan
The Company has a defined contribution plan (“401(k) plan”) for eligible employees. Participants may
contribute up to 50% of their base compensation as defined in the plan agreement. In addition, the Company has
the option to make matching contributions. The Company did not make the matching contribution for fiscal 2012
and fiscal 2010 but did make a $1.2 million matching contribution for fiscal 2011.
Company Owned Life Insurance
The Company purchased COLI contracts insuring employees eligible to participate in the deferred
compensation and pension plans as a means of funding benefits under such plans. The gross CSV of these
contracts of $151.1 million and $143.9 million is offset by outstanding policy loans of $73.3 million and $72.9
million in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of April 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Total death
benefits payable, net of loans under COLI contracts, were $202.9 million and $195.7 million at April 30, 2012
and 2011, respectively. Management intends to use the future death benefits from these insurance contracts to
fund the deferred compensation and pension arrangements; however, there may not be a direct correlation
between the timing of the future cash receipts and disbursements under these arrangements. The market value of
the underlying COLI investments increased by $6.3 million and $7.2 million during the year ended April 30,
2012 and 2011, respectively, recorded as a decrease in compensation and benefits expense. In addition, certain
policies are held in trusts to provide additional benefit security for the deferred compensation and pension plans,
excluding the WEB. As of April 30, 2012, COLI contracts with a net CSV of $60.9 million and death benefits
payable, net of loans, of $117.2 million were held in trust for these purposes.
7. Restructuring Charges, Net
During fiscal 2010, the Company implemented a restructuring plan to eliminate redundancies as a result of
the acquisition of Whitehead Mann Limited and Whitehead Mann SAS, together referred to as Whitehead Mann
(“WHM”) and reorganized its go-to-market and operating structure in the Europe, Middle East and Africa
(“EMEA”) regions. These initiatives resulted in restructuring charges of $25.8 million against operations during
fiscal 2010, of which $16.0 million and $9.8 million related to severance costs and the consolidation of premises,
respectively. These restructuring charges were partially offset by $5.1 million of reductions from previous
restructuring charges resulting in net restructuring costs of $20.7 million during fiscal 2010.
During fiscal 2012 and 2011, the Company increased previously recorded restructuring charges resulting in
restructuring costs of $0.9 million and $2.1 million, respectively. The increase in restructuring expense primarily
relates to the inability to sublease space, which was included in the original estimate.
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Changes in the restructuring liability are as follows:
Severance
Facilities
Total
Liability as of April 30, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restructuring (reductions) charges, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reductions for cash payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exchange rate fluctuations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 2,714
(299)
(1,518)
81
(in thousands)
$11,095
2,429
(9,979)
398
Liability as of April 30, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restructuring (reductions) charges, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reductions for cash payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exchange rate fluctuations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
978
(324)
(586)
(30)
3,943
1,253
(2,324)
(140)
$ 13,809
2,130
(11,497)
479
4,921
929
(2,910)
(170)
Liability as of April 30, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
38
$ 2,732
$ 2,770
As of April 30, 2012 and 2011, the restructuring liability is included in current portion of other accrued
liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet, except for $1.4 million and $2.1 million, respectively, of facilities
costs which primarily relate to commitments under operating leases, net of sublease income, which are included
in other long-term liabilities and will be paid over the next seven years.
The restructuring liability by segment is summarized below:
Executive Recruitment
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”)
Total Executive Recruitment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Futurestep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Liability as of April 30, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$—
38
38
—
$38
Severance
April 30, 2012
Facilities
(in thousands)
Total
$
43
1,818
1,861
909
$
43
1,780
1,823
909
$2,732
$2,770
Severance
April 30, 2011
Facilities
(in thousands)
Executive Recruitment
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EMEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
South America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Executive Recruitment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Futurestep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ —
857
—
114
971
7
$
91
2,312
328
—
2,731
1,212
Total
$
91
3,169
328
114
3,702
1,219
Liability as of April 30, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$978
$3,943
$4,921
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8.
Income Taxes
The provision (benefit) for income taxes is based on reported income (loss) before income taxes. Deferred
income tax assets and liabilities reflect the impact of temporary differences between the amounts of assets and
liabilities recognized for financial reporting purposes and the amounts recognized for tax purposes, as measured
by applying the currently enacted tax laws.
The provision (benefit) for domestic and foreign income taxes were as follows:
Year Ended April 30,
2012
2011
2010
(in thousands)
Current income taxes:
Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 4,173
1,609
12,670
$ 7,606
5,714
11,826
Current provision for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18,452
25,146
$
862
2,281
6,738
9,881
Deferred income taxes:
Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred provision (benefit) for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7,281
3,508
(890)
9,899
(2,442)
830
9,158
(2,729)
(1,303)
(6,334)
7,546
(10,366)
Total provision (benefit) for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$28,351
$32,692
$
(485)
The domestic and foreign components of income (loss) from continuing operations before domestic and
foreign income and other taxes and equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries were as follows:
Domestic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$42,375
38,429
2012
2010
Year Ended April 30,
2011
(in thousands)
$56,741
32,963
$10,669
(5,947)
Income before provision (benefit) for income taxes and equity in
earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$80,804
$89,704
$ 4,722
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The reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the effective consolidated tax rate is as follows:
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign source income, net of credits generated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income subject to net differing foreign tax rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COLI increase, net
Repatriation of foreign earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State income taxes, net of federal benefit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustments for valuation allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax exempt interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expense disallowances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uncertain tax position reserve reversal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Ended April 30,
2012
2011
2010
35.0% 35.0% 35.0%
3.0
1.9
(2.9)
(3.8)
(2.7)
(2.8)
(1.7)
0.1
4.0
4.6
(0.7)
4.8
—
—
0.5
0.8
— (2.3)
(1.6)
0.3
52.9
52.6
(69.8)
38.5
13.8
52.7
(0.7)
7.5
(208.8)
16.0
Effective income tax rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35.1% 36.4% (10.3)%
Deferred income taxes reflect the net effects of temporary difference between the carrying amounts of assets
and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Components of the
deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
April 30,
2012
2011
(in thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loss and credit carryforwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allowance for doubtful accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Property and equipment
Deferred rent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 62,710
33,342
1,388
—
6,887
5,623
$ 64,333
33,834
1,797
371
6,422
4,664
Gross deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
109,950
111,421
Deferred tax liabilities:
Intangibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unrealized gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Property and equipment
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(11,103)
(1,059)
(4,527)
(52)
(8,228)
(2,393)
—
—
Gross deferred tax liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(16,741)
(10,621)
Valuation allowances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(25,089)
(26,168)
Net deferred tax asset
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 68,120
$ 74,632
Certain deferred tax amounts and valuation allowances were reclassified during fiscal 2012 based on
differences between fiscal 2011 provision and related tax return filings. Changes to the valuation allowance
balances are recorded through the provision for income taxes in the respective year.
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The deferred tax amounts have been classified in the consolidated balance sheets as follows:
April 30,
2012
2011
(in thousands)
Current:
Deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred tax liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 15,357
(4,527)
$ 10,214
—
Current deferred tax asset
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10,830
10,214
Non-current:
Deferred tax asset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred tax liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-current deferred tax asset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valuation allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
94,593
(12,214)
82,379
(25,089)
101,207
(10,621)
90,586
(26,168)
Non-current deferred tax asset, net
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
57,290
64,418
Net deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 68,120
$ 74,632
Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion or all
of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Management believes uncertainty exists regarding the realizability
of certain operating and capital losses and has, therefore, established a valuation allowance for this portion of the
deferred tax asset. Realization of the deferred income tax asset is dependent on the Company generating
sufficient
taxable income of the appropriate nature in future years. Although realization is not assured,
management believes that it is more likely than not that the net deferred income tax asset will be realized.
The following details the scheduled expiration dates of the Company’s net operating loss (net tax effected)
and tax credit carryforwards:
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State taxing jurisdiction net operating loss
carryforwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign tax credit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal capital loss carryforwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
April 30, 2012
2012
through
2016
2017
through
2026
Indefinite
Total
(in thousands)
$6,148
$30,440
$56,429
$93,017
63
—
5,776
11,444
3,333
—
—
—
—
11,507
3,333
5,776
The Company continues to execute on its decision to repatriate an additional portion of previously
undistributed foreign earnings. The Company has provided U.S. deferred income taxes on future distributions to
be made pursuant to this repatriation plan. Other than these amounts, the Company has not provided for
U.S. deferred income taxes on approximately $113.6 million of undistributed earnings and associated
withholding taxes of its foreign subsidiaries as the Company has taken the position that its foreign earnings will
be permanently reinvested offshore. If a distribution of these earnings were to be made, the Company might be
subject to both foreign withholding taxes and U.S. income taxes, net of any allowable foreign tax credits or
deductions. An estimate of these taxes; however, is not practicable.
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The Company’s income tax returns are subject to audit by the Internal Revenue Service and various state
and foreign tax authorities. Significant disputes may arise with these tax authorities involving issues of the timing
and amount of deductions and allocations of income among various tax jurisdictions because of differing
interpretations of tax laws and regulations. The Company periodically evaluates its exposures associated with tax
filing positions. While management believes its positions comply with applicable laws, the Company records
liabilities based upon estimates of the ultimate outcomes of these matters. During fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010, the
Company reversed a $2.1 million and $10.3 million reserve for a previous uncertain tax position as the state and
federal statute of limitations expired, respectively.
Changes in the unrecognized tax benefits are as follows:
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settlement with tax authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year . . . . . . . . . .
Estimated interest for the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recognized tax benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Ended April 30,
2012
2011
2010
(in thousands)
$— $ 3,532
(1,473)
—
—
—
72
—
(2,131)
—
$ 13,392
—
—
469
(10,329)
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$— $ — $ 3,532
The total liability for unrecognized tax benefits is not expected to change within the next twelve months.
During fiscal 2012, the Internal Revenue Service concluded its examination of the Company’s federal income tax
returns for tax years ended April 30, 2008 and 2009. Subsequent years remain subject to examination by the
Internal Revenue Service. The Company is subject to state and foreign tax examinations for tax years 2008
through 2011. The Company is not presently under examination in any major tax jurisdiction.
9.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment include the following:
April 30,
2012
2011
(in thousands)
Computer equipment and software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leasehold improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Furniture and fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automobiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 75,096
42,319
29,126
1,870
$ 68,761
37,788
28,187
1,858
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
148,411
(98,603)
136,594
(93,452)
Property and equipment, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 49,808
$ 43,142
10. Long-Term Debt
The Company’s Senior Secured Revolving Facility (the “Facility”) which it entered into in March 2011,
provides for an aggregate availability up to $50 million with a $10 million sub-limit for letters of credit, subject
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to satisfaction of borrowing base requirements based on eligible domestic and foreign accounts receivable. The
facility matures on March 14, 2014 and prior to each anniversary date, the Company can request one-year
extensions, subject to lender consent. Borrowings under the Facility bear interest, at the election of the Company,
at the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus applicable margin or the base rate plus applicable margin.
The base rate is the highest of (i) the published prime rate, (ii) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, or (iii) one
month LIBOR plus 2.0%. The applicable margin is based on a percentage per annum determined in accordance
with a specified pricing grid based on (a) the total funded debt ratio of the Company and (b) with respect to
LIBOR loans, whether such LIBOR loans are cash collateralized. For cash collateralized LIBOR loans, the
applicable margin will range from 0.65% to 3.15% per annum. For LIBOR loans that are not cash collateralized
and for base rate loans, the applicable margin will range from 1.50% to 4.50% per annum (if using LIBOR) and
from 1.50% to 4.75% per annum (if using base rate). The Company pays quarterly commitment fees of 0.25% to
0.50% on the Facility’s unused commitments based on the Company’s leverage ratio. The Facility is secured by
substantially all of the assets of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries and 65% of the equity interest in all the
first
tier foreign subsidiaries. The financial covenants include a maximum consolidated leverage ratio, a
minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum $30 million in unrestricted cash and/or
marketable securities after taking into account the accrual for employee compensation and benefits.
As of April 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company had no borrowings under its Facility; however, the Company
is required to maintain $10.0 million on account with the lender, which provides collateral for the standby letters
of credit and potential future borrowings. This amount is included in long-term investments and other assets in
the consolidated balance sheets as of April 30, 2012 and 2011. At April 30, 2012 and 2011, there was $2.9
million of standby letters of credit issued under this Facility.
The Company has outstanding borrowings against the CSV of COLI contracts of $73.3 million and $72.9
million at April 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. CSV reflected in the accompanying balance sheet is net of the
outstanding borrowings, which are secured by the CSV of the life insurance policies. Principal payments are not
scheduled and interest is payable at least annually at various fixed and variable rates ranging from 4.76% to
8.00%.
11. Business Segments
life sciences/healthcare provider and technology industries and provides other
The Company operates in two global business segments: Executive Recruitment and High Impact
Recruitment Solutions — Futurestep. The Executive Recruitment segment focuses on recruiting board-level,
chief executive and other senior executive positions for clients predominantly in the consumer, financial services,
industrial,
related talent
management consulting services. Futurestep creates customized, flexible high impact recruitment solutions to
meet specific workforce needs of organizations around the world. Their portfolio of services include recruitment
process outsourcing, talent acquisition and management consulting services, project-based recruitment, mid-level
recruitment and interim professionals. The Executive Recruitment business segment is managed by geographic
regional leaders. Futurestep’s worldwide operations are managed by the Chief Executive Officer of Futurestep.
The Executive Recruitment geographic regional leaders and the Chief Executive Officer of Futurestep report
directly to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The Company also operates a Corporate segment to
record global expenses of the Company.
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Financial highlights by business segment are as follows:
Year Ended April 30, 2012
Executive Recruitment
North
America
EMEA
Asia
Pacific
South
America
Subtotal Futurestep Corporate (1) Consolidated
(in thousands)
Fee revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . $381,483 $164,161 $95,206 $35,759 $676,609 $113,896 $
Total revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . $402,992 $169,652 $97,599 $36,523 $706,766 $119,993 $
Operating income (loss) . . . . $ 89,424 $ 17,171 $13,084 $ 8,815 $128,494 $
Depreciation and
— $ 790,505
— $ 826,759
82,866
6,245 $ (51,873) $
amortization . . . . . . . . . . . $
14,017
Identifiable assets(2) . . . . . . $247,775 $145,348 $79,101 $22,957 $495,181 $ 90,560 $428,948 $1,014,689
49,808
Long-lived assets(2) . . . . . . . $ 24,852 $
— $ 176,338
Goodwill(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 91,859 $ 50,664 $
3,420 $
955 $ 37,371 $
972 $ — $143,495 $ 32,843 $
7,552 $ 4,012 $
2,030 $ 1,412 $
374 $ 10,753 $
1,070 $
9,017 $
2,194 $
6,937 $
Year Ended April 30, 2011
North
America
Executive Recruitment
Asia
Pacific
South
America
EMEA
Subtotal Futurestep Corporate (1) Consolidated
(in thousands)
Fee revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . $375,971 $155,782 $90,346 $31,959 $654,058 $ 90,191 $
Total revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . $395,008 $160,401 $92,340 $32,550 $680,299 $ 95,952 $
Operating income (loss) . . . . $ 80,685 $ 11,628 $11,611 $ 7,475 $111,399 $
Depreciation and
— $ 744,249
— $ 776,251
85,785
4,955 $ (30,569) $
amortization . . . . . . . . . . . $
12,671
Identifiable assets(2) . . . . . . $252,122 $159,134 $80,471 $21,143 $512,870 $ 81,544 $377,266 $ 971,680
43,142
Long-lived assets(2) . . . . . . . $ 23,690 $
— $ 183,952
Goodwill(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 93,570 $ 53,908 $
2,410 $
808 $ 32,568 $
972 $ — $148,450 $ 35,502 $
2,036 $ 1,028 $
5,330 $ 2,740 $
1,876 $
8,164 $
9,869 $
6,465 $
926 $
340 $
Year Ended April 30, 2010
North
America
Executive Recruitment
Asia
Pacific
South
America
EMEA
Subtotal Futurestep Corporate Consolidated
(in thousands)
Fee revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . $278,746 $137,497 $64,132 $24,026 $504,401 $ 67,979 $
Total revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . $294,588 $141,982 $65,508 $24,536 $526,614 $ 73,035 $
Operating income (loss) . . . . $ 42,604 $ (15,511)$ 7,826 $ 3,286 $ 38,205 $
Depreciation and
— $ 572,380
— $ 599,649
(2,722)
1,291 $ (42,218) $
amortization . . . . . . . . . . . $
11,493
Identifiable assets(2) . . . . . . $211,728 $135,165 $71,993 $21,195 $440,081 $ 69,085 $317,932 $ 827,098
24,963
Long-lived assets(2) . . . . . . . $
— $ 172,273
Goodwill(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 88,612 $ 50,389 $
1,480 $
972 $ — $139,973 $ 32,300 $
2,960 $ 1,610 $ 1,041 $ 14,529 $
2,196 $ 1,163 $
1,007 $
8,954 $
2,127 $
4,561 $
8,918 $
8,359 $
439 $
(1) The Company recorded an adjustment to the fair value of contingent consideration for a prior acquisition of
$2.2 million and $4.9 million during the years ended April 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(2) As of the end of the fiscal year.
The Company’s clients were not concentrated in any specific geographic region and no single client
accounted for a significant amount of the Company’s revenue during fiscal 2012, 2011 or 2010.
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12. Acquisitions
Following is a summary of acquisitions the Company completed during the periods indicated (no acquisition
completed in fiscal 2011):
Assets acquired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intangibles acquired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Liabilities acquired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net assets (liabilities) acquired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchase price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Ended April 30,(1)
2012(2)
2011
2010(3)
(in thousands)
$137
—
38
99
442
$— $14,055
6,835
—
22,958
—
—
—
(2,068)
25,848
Goodwill
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$343
$— $27,916
Goodwill by segment:
Executive recruitment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Futurestep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ — $— $27,916
—
—
343
Goodwill
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$343
$— $27,916
(1) Certain employees who joined the Company through these acquisitions will be eligible to receive earn-out
payments of up to $1.9 million over the next year, if certain financial metrics are achieved during that
period. The Company does not expect that these financial metrics will be achieved and have not recorded an
accrual as of the year ended April 30, 2012. Any amount of the earn-out that is achieved will be recorded
when the earn-out is earned. The Company accrued an additional $3.0 million and $2.8 million in fiscal
2011 and 2010, respectively, related to acquisitions occurring in previous years, all of which was paid in
fiscal 2011.
(2) On March 1, 2012, the Company purchased Avature USA Recruiting Business and Avature Argentina
Recruiting Business. Avature USA Recruiting Business and Avature Argentina Recruiting Business are
engaged in providing back-office functions including, database candidate searching, data processing, filling
forms, call-center activities, and other administrative functions. As a result of these acquisitions, the
Company obtained the rights to certain client contracts from Avature USA, license agreements to use the
Customer Relationship Management software, employees of Avature Argentina engaged in the recruiting
business and the office lease and equipment in Argentina used in the recruiting business. Actual results of
operations of Avature USA Recruiting Business and Avature Argentina Recruiting Business are included in
the Company’s consolidated financial statements from March 1, 2012, the effective date of the acquisition.
(3) On June 11, 2009, the Company acquired all of the outstanding share capital of WHM, to provide the
Company with a larger executive recruitment presence in EMEA. WHM is engaged in providing executive
recruitment and other related recruiting services in the United Kingdom and France. Actual results of
operations of WHM are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from June 11, 2009,
the effective date of the acquisition.
On January 1, 2010, the Company acquired SENSA Solutions, Inc. (“SENSA”), a leading management
consulting firm widely respected for its leadership and organizational development solutions utilized by
U.S. federal agencies. This was a strategic acquisition to further access the governmental sector. Actual
results of operations of SENSA are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from
January 1, 2010, the effective date of the acquisition.
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13. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment were as follows:
Executive Recruitment
North
America
EMEA
Asia
Pacific
Subtotal
Futurestep Consolidated
(in thousands)
Balance as of April 30, 2010 . . . . . . . . . $88,612 $50,389 $972 $139,973
3,000
5,477
Additions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exchange rate fluctuations . . . . . . . .
— —
3,519 —
3,000
1,958
$32,300
—
3,202
$172,273
3,000
8,679
Balance as of April 30, 2011 . . . . . . . . .
Additions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deletion(1)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exchange rate fluctuations . . . . . . . .
93,570
—
(586)
(1,125)
53,908
972
— —
— —
(3,244) —
148,450
—
(586)
(4,369)
35,502
343
—
(3,002)
183,952
343
(586)
(7,371)
Balance as of April 30, 2012 . . . . . . . . . $91,859 $50,664 $972 $143,495
$32,843
$176,338
(1) During fiscal 2012, the Company sold a majority interest in a previously consolidated subsidiary, requiring
the Company to deconsolidate the subsidiary and reduce goodwill by $0.6 million
Intangible assets include the following:
Weighted-Average
Amortization Period
April 30,
2012
2011
(in thousands)
Amortized intangible assets:
Intellectual property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proprietary databases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trademarks(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-compete agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total amortized intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24years
7years
10years
5years
5years
16years
Unamortized intangible assets:
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exchange rate fluctuations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$11,400
6,399
4,256
1,186
510
$11,400
6,399
3,931
1,186
510
23,751
(7,128)
23,426
(4,937)
16,623
18,489
3,800
(10)
3,800
—
$20,413
$22,289
(1) During fiscal 2011, the Company wrote-off a trademark no longer in use with a net book value of $0.9
million, which is included as a component of general and administrative expenses in the accompanying
consolidated statements of income.
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Amortization expense for amortized intangible assets was $2.2 million, $2.4 million and $1.7 million during
fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Estimated annual amortization expense related to amortizing intangible
assets is as follows:
Year Ending April 30,
2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thereafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Estimated
Annual
Amortization
Expense
(in thousands)
$ 2,183
2,119
1,855
1,594
980
7,892
$16,623
All amortizable intangible assets will be fully amortized by the end of fiscal 2031.
14. Commitments and Contingencies
Lease Commitments
The Company leases office premises and certain office equipment under leases expiring at various dates
through 2026. Total rental expense during fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $35.5 million, $32.4 million
and $32.8 million, respectively.
Future minimum commitments under non-cancelable operating leases with lease terms in excess of one year
excluding commitments accrued in the restructuring liability are as follows:
Year Ending April 30,
Lease Commitments
2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thereafter
(in thousands)
$ 38,588
34,609
29,695
21,619
15,951
66,912
$207,374
Letters of Credit
The Company has an aggregate $10 million sub-limit for standby letters of credit in conjunction with the
Facility. As of April 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company has outstanding standby letters of credit of $2.9 million in
connection with office leases.
Employment Agreements
As of April 30, 2012, the Company has employment agreements with certain of its executive officers, that
provide certain benefits if these executives are terminated or resign under certain limited circumstances. The
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maximum amount payable under these agreements, in aggregate, is $6.1 million in the absence of a change of
control and $9.0 million following a change of control and terminations or resignations which occur within 12
months from the change of control. In certain cases, executives’ outstanding options will immediately vest and
remain exercisable for periods ranging from three months to their original expiration date following termination
of employment.
The Company has a policy of entering into offer letters of employment or letters of promotion with vice
presidents which provide for an annual base salary and discretionary and incentive bonus payments. Certain key
vice presidents who typically have been employed by the Company for several years may also have a standard
form employment agreement. In addition, the Company has a severance policy for all of its vice presidents that
provides for minimum payments based on length of service. Upon termination without cause, the Company is
required to pay the greater of the amount due under the employment agreement, if any, or the severance policy.
The Company also requires its vice presidents to agree in their employment letters and their employment
agreement, if applicable, not to compete with the Company both during the term of their employment, and for a
period of up to two years after their employment ends. For a period of two years after their employment with the
Company, former vice presidents are prohibited from soliciting employees of the Company for employment
outside of the Company.
Litigation
From time to time, the Company has been and is involved in litigation incidental to its business. The
Company is currently not a party to any litigation which, if resolved adversely against the Company, would, in
the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, have a material adverse effect on the
Company’s business, financial position or results of operations.
15. Quarterly Results (Unaudited)
The following table sets forth certain unaudited consolidated statement of income data for the quarters in
fiscal 2012 and 2011. The unaudited quarterly information has been prepared on the same basis as the annual
financial statements and, in management’s opinion, includes all adjustments necessary to present fairly the
information for the quarters presented.
Fiscal 2012
Fiscal 2011
Quarters Ended
April 30
January 31 October 31
July 31
April 30
January 31 October 31
July 31
(in thousands, except per share data)
Fee revenue . . . . . . . . . . . $198,087 $185,951 $200,136 $206,331 $197,298 $186,489 $185,350 $175,112
Operating income . . . . . . $ 15,352 $ 16,165 $ 25,407 $ 25,942 $ 26,246 $ 20,492 $ 19,775 $ 19,272
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . $ 12,028 $ 11,717 $ 15,147 $ 15,411 $ 20,339 $ 13,975 $ 13,656 $ 10,904
Net income per share:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
0.26 $
0.25 $
0.25 $
0.25 $
0.33 $
0.32 $
0.34 $
0.33 $
0.45 $
0.43 $
0.31 $
0.30 $
0.30 $
0.30 $
0.24
0.24
16. Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
Other accrued liabilities included deferred revenue of $13.5 million and $11.3 million as of April 30, 2012
and 2011, respectively.
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April 30, 2012
Column A
Description
Column B
Column C
Additions
Column D
Column E
Balance at
Beginning
of Period
Charges to
Cost and
Expenses
Charges to
Other
Accounts(1) Deductions(2)
(in thousands)
Balance at
End of
Period
Allowance for doubtful accounts:
Year Ended April 30, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Ended April 30, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Ended April 30, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 9,977
$ 5,983
$11,197
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance:
Year Ended April 30, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Ended April 30, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Ended April 30, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$26,168
$21,037
$15,097
$ 5,732
$ 7,650
$ 3,340
$
443
$15,689
$ 5,940
$(220)
$ 413
$ (50)
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ (6,052)
$ (4,069)
$ (8,504)
$ 9,437
$ 9,977
$ 5,983
$ (1,522)
$(10,558)
$
$25,089
$26,168
— $21,037
(1) Exchange rate fluctuations.
(2) Allowance for doubtful accounts represents accounts written-off, net of recoveries and deferred tax asset
valuation represents release of prior valuation allowances.
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