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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR:
MDC Partners Inc.
CONTACT:
Donna Granato
 
950 Third Avenue, 5th Floor
 
VP, Finance & Corporate Development
New York, NY 10022
 
646-429-1809
     
dgranato@mdc-partners.com


 MDC PARTNERS INC. REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE
THREE AND TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009


FOURTH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS:
·  
Revenue increased to $149.7 million vs. $144.7 million in Q4 2008, an increase of 3.4%
·  
Organic revenue increased 1.4% for Q4 2009
·  
MDC EBITDA increased to $18.3 million vs. $17.1 million in Q4 2008, an increase of 7.0%
·  
Free Cash Flow decreased to $6.4 million vs. $9.2 million in Q4 2008, a decrease of 30.1%
·  
Free Cash Flow per Share decreased to $0.23 vs. $0.30 in Q4 2008, a decrease of 23.3%
·  
EBITDA margin increased to 13.4% vs. 12.9% in Q4 2008, an increase of 50 basis points
·  
Net new business wins of $20.8 million for Q4 2009

YEAR END HIGHLIGHTS:
·  
Revenue decreased to $545.9 million vs. $584.6 million in 2008, a decrease of 6.6%
·  
Organic revenue declined 5.5% for 2009
·  
MDC EBITDA increased to $64.8 million vs. $61.0 million in 2008, an increase of 6.1%
·  
Free Cash Flow increased to $40.9 million vs. $32.9 million in 2008, an increase of 24.4%
·  
Free Cash Flow per Share increased to $1.49 vs. $1.20 in 2008, an increase of 24.2%
·  
EBITDA margin increased to 12.9% vs. 11.8% in 2008, an increase of 110 basis points
·  
Net new business wins of $23.8 million for 2009
 
NEW YORK, NY (February 24, 2010) – MDC Partners Inc. (“MDC Partners” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2009.
 
"2009 was an extraordinary year for MDC Partners where we exceeded all of our key financial projections,” said Miles S Nadal, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MDC Partners. “Not only did we outperform our peers in terms of organic revenue and profitability growth; MDC is the first company to return to growth in the fourth quarter. Our focus on acquiring thought leading talent and expanding our capabilities in digital and data analytics are core to our ability to drive increasing return on marketing investment for our clients and market share gains for MDC. We expect another strong year in 2010.”

Consolidated revenue for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $149.7 million, an increase of 3.4% compared to $144.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2008.  MDC EBITDA (as defined) for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $18.3 million, an increase of 7.0% compared to $17.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2008.  Net income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc. in the fourth quarter was a loss of ($18.5) million compared to income of $4.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2008.  Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations attributable to MDC Partners Inc. common shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2009 was a loss of ($0.65) compared with income of $0.29 per share in the same period of 2008.  Free cash flow (as defined) was $6.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with $9.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2008.
 

 
Consolidated revenue for the twelve months of 2009 were $545.9 million, a decrease of 6.6% compared to $584.6 million in 2008.  MDC EBITDA (as defined) for the twelve months of 2009 was $64.8 million, an increase of 6.1% compared to $61.0 million in 2008.  Net income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc. in the twelve months was a loss of ($18.3) million compared to income of $0.1 million in the twelve months of 2008.  Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations attributable to MDC Partners Inc. common shareholders for the twelve months of 2009 was a loss of ($0.64) compared with income of $0.37 per share in the same period of 2008.  Free cash flow (as defined) was $40.9 million in the twelve months of 2009 compared with $32.9 million in the twelve months of 2008.
 
 “Our efforts to optimize our financial performance are bearing fruit with over $55 million of cash generated in 2009 including working capital improvements and 110 basis points of margin improvement,” said David Doft, Chief Financial Officer.  “The roughly $100 million of cash we generated in the last two years has put MDC in its strongest financial position ever and as we deploy this capital we believe we can generate significant incremental EBITDA, margin expansion, free cash flow and earnings per share.”

Conference Call

Management will host a conference call on February 25, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. (EST) to discuss our results.  The conference call will be accessible by dialing 1-647-427-7450 or toll free 1-888-231-8191.  An investor presentation has been posted on our website www.mdc-partners.com and will be referred to during the conference call.

A recording of the conference call will be available until Thursday, March 11, 2010 by dialing 1-416-849-0833 or toll free 1-800-642-1687 (passcode 4175719#) or by visiting our website.
 
About MDC Partners Inc.
 
MDC Partners is a progressive Marketing and Communications Network, championing the most innovative entrepreneurial talent. MDC Partners provides strategic solutions and services to multinational clients in North America, Europe and Latin America. Our philosophy emphasizes the utilization of Strategy and High Value Creativity to drive growth and measurable impact for our clients. “MDC Partners is The Place Where Great Talent Lives.” The company’s Class A shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol “MDCA” and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “MDZ.A”.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to its reported results, MDC Partners has included in this earnings release certain financial results that the Securities and Exchange Commission defines as "non-GAAP financial measures."  Management believes that such non-GAAP financial measures, when read in conjunction with the Company's reported results, can provide useful supplemental information for investors analyzing period to period comparisons of the Company's results. These non-GAAP financial measures relate to: (1) presenting MDC’s share of EBITDA and EBITDA margin (as defined) for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008; and (2) presenting Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow per Share (as defined) for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.  Included in this earnings release are tables reconciling MDC’s reported results to arrive at these non-GAAP financial measures.
 

 
This press release contains forward-looking statements. The Company’s representatives may also make forward-looking statements orally from time to time. Statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, recent business and economic trends, potential acquisitions, estimates of amounts for deferred acquisition consideration and “put” option rights, constitute forward-looking statements.  These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined in this section.  Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events, if any.

Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties.  A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
·  
risks associated with severe effects of national and regional economic downturn;
 
·  
the Company’s ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients;
 
·  
the financial success of the Company’s clients;
 
·  
the Company’s ability to retain and attract key employees;
 
·  
the Company’s ability to remain in compliance with its debt agreements and the Company’s ability to finance its contingent payment obligations when due and payable, including but not limited to those relating to “put” option right and deferred acquisition consideration;
 
·  
the successful completion and integration of acquisitions which complement and expand the Company’s business capabilities; and
 
·  
foreign currency fluctuations.

In addition to improving organic growth for its existing operations, the Company’s business strategy includes ongoing efforts to engage in material acquisitions of ownership interests in entities in the marketing communications services industry.  The Company intends to finance these acquisitions by using available cash from operations and through incurrence of bridge or other debt financing, either of which may increase the Company’s leverage ratios, or by issuing equity, which may have a dilutive impact on existing shareholders proportionate ownership.  At any given time the Company may be engaged in a number of discussions that may result in one or more material acquisitions.  These opportunities require confidentiality and may involve negotiations that require quick responses by the Company.  Although there is uncertainty that any of these discussions will result in definitive agreements or the completion of any transactions, the announcement of any such transaction may lead to increased volatility in the trading price of the Company’s securities.

Investors should carefully consider these risk factors and the additional risk factors outlined in more detail in the Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption “Risk Factors” and in the Company’s other SEC filings.



SCHEDULE 1
                         
MDC PARTNERS INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(US$ in 000s, except share and per share amounts)
                         
   
Three Months Ended December 31,
   
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                         
                         
Revenue
  $ 149,678     $ 144,708     $ 545,924     $ 584,648  
                                 
Operating Expenses:
                               
Cost of services sold
    94,668       99,735       354,312       392,145  
Office and general expenses
    44,171       35,001       136,897       137,755  
Depreciation and amortization
    11,760       8,615       34,471       34,404  
      150,599       143,351       525,680       564,304  
                                 
Operating profit (loss)
    (921 )     1,357       20,244       20,344  
                                 
Other Income (Expenses):
                               
Other income (expense)
    953       7,698       (2,038 )     13,243  
Interest expense and finance charges
    (10,822 )     (3,858 )     (22,098 )     (14,998 )
Interest income
    55       393       344       1,743  
                                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in affiliates
    (10,735 )     5,590       (3,548 )     20,332  
                                 
Income tax expense (recovery)
    5,163       (4,018 )     8,536       2,397  
                                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before equity in affiliates
    (15,898 )     9,608       (12,084 )     17,935  
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates
    (266 )     59       (8 )     349  
                                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    (16,164 )     9,667       (12,092 )     18,284  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes
    (515 )     (3,317 )     (876 )     (10,015 )
Net income (loss)
    (16,679 )     6,350       (12,968 )     8,269  
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests
    (1,787 )     (1,601 )     (5,356 )     (8,136 )
Net income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc.
  $ (18,466 )   $ 4,749     $ (18,324 )   $ 133  
                                 
Income (Loss) Per Common Share:
                               
Basic:
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to MDC Partners Inc. common shareholders
  $ (0.65 )   $ 0.30     $ (0.64 )   $ 0.38  
Discontinued operations
  $ (0.02 )   $ (0.12 )   $ (0.03 )   $ (0.37 )
Net income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc. common shareholders
  $ (0.67 )   $ 0.18     $ (0.67 )   $ 0.01  
                                 
Income (Loss) Per Common Share:
                               
Diluted:
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to MDC Partners Inc. common shareholders
  $ (0.65 )   $ 0.29     $ (0.64 )   $ 0.37  
Discontinued operations
  $ (0.02 )   $ (0.11 )   $ (0.03 )   $ (0.36 )
Net income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc. common shareholders
  $ (0.67 )   $ 0.18     $ (0.67 )   $ 0.01  
                                 
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares:
                               
Basic
    27,553,402       26,896,938       27,396,463       26,765,839  
Diluted
    27,553,402       30,111,225       27,396,463       27,430,162  



SCHEDULE 2
                         
MDC PARTNERS INC.
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO EBITDA
(US$ in 000s, except percentages)
                         
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2009
                       
                         
   
Strategic
   
Performance
             
   
Marketing
   
Marketing
             
   
Services
   
Services
   
Corporate
   
Total
 
                         
Revenue
  $ 106,006     $ 43,672       -     $ 149,678  
                                 
Operating income (loss) as reported
  $ 3,443     $ 1,098     $ (5,462 )   $ (921 )
                                 
Add:
                               
Depreciation and amortization
    9,338       2,282       140       11,760  
Stock-based compensation
    7,233       202       1,836       9,271  
                                 
EBITDA *
    20,014       3,582       (3,486 )     20,110  
margin
    18.9 %     8.2 %             13.4 %
                                 
Less income attributable to noncontrolling interests
    (914 )     (873 )     -       (1,787 )
                                 
MDC's Share of EBITDA**
  $ 19,100     $ 2,709     $ (3,486 )   $ 18,323  

*
EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, and stock-based compensation.
**
MDC's Share of EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization and stock-based compensation less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests.
 

MDC PARTNERS INC.
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO EBITDA
(US$ in 000s, except percentages)
                         
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2008
                       
                         
   
Strategic
   
Performance
             
   
Marketing
   
Marketing
             
   
Services
   
Services
   
Corporate
   
Total
 
                         
Revenue
  $ 92,783     $ 51,925       -     $ 144,708  
                                 
Operating income (loss) as reported
  $ 7,107     $ (58 )   $ (5,692 )   $ 1,357  
                                 
Add:
                               
Depreciation and amortization
    6,175       2,243       197       8,615  
Stock-based compensation
    4,670       2,951       1,126       8,747  
                                 
EBITDA*
    17,952       5,136       (4,369 )     18,719  
margin
    19.3 %     9.9 %             12.9 %
                                 
Less income attributable to noncontrolling interests
    (1,081 )     (520 )     -       (1,601 )
                                 
MDC's Share of EBITDA**
  $ 16,871     $ 4,616     $ (4,369 )   $ 17,118  
 
*
EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, and stock-based compensation.
**
MDC's Share of EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization and stock-based compensation less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests.



SCHEDULE 3
                         
MDC PARTNERS INC.
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO EBITDA
(US$ in 000s, except percentages)
                         
For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2009
                       
                         
   
Strategic
   
Performance
             
   
Marketing
   
Marketing
             
   
Services
   
Services
   
Corporate
   
Total
 
                         
Revenue
  $ 371,398     $ 174,526       -     $ 545,924  
                                 
Operating income (loss) as reported
  $ 35,898     $ 2,865     $ (18,519 )   $ 20,244  
                                 
Add:
                               
Depreciation and amortization
    25,577       8,466       428       34,471  
Stock-based compensation
    8,742       868       5,834       15,444  
                                 
EBITDA *
    70,217       12,199       (12,257 )     70,159  
margin
    18.9 %     7.0 %             12.9 %
                                 
Less income attributable to noncontrolling interests
    (4,641 )     (715 )     -       (5,356 )
                                 
MDC's Share of EBITDA**
  $ 65,576     $ 11,484     $ (12,257 )   $ 64,803  
 
*
EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, and stock-based compensation.
**
MDC's Share of EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization and stock-based compensation less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests.
 
 
MDC PARTNERS INC.
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO EBITDA
(US$ in 000s, except percentages)
                         
For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2008
                       
                         
   
Strategic
   
Performance
             
   
Marketing
   
Marketing
             
   
Services
   
Services
   
Corporate
   
Total
 
                         
Revenue
  $ 363,580     $ 221,068       -     $ 584,648  
                                 
Operating income (loss) as reported
  $ 27,659     $ 10,708     $ (18,023 )   $ 20,344  
                                 
Add:
                               
Depreciation and amortization
    24,814       9,189       401       34,404  
Stock-based compensation
    6,162       3,697       4,578       14,437  
                                 
EBITDA*
    58,635       23,594       (13,044 )     69,185  
margin
    16.1 %     10.7 %             11.8 %
                                 
Less income attributable to noncontrolling interests
    (5,302 )     (2,834 )     -       (8,136 )
                                 
MDC's Share of EBITDA**
  $ 53,333     $ 20,760     $ (13,044 )   $ 61,049  
 
*
EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, and stock-based compensation.
**
MDC's Share of EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization and stock-based compensation less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests.
 

 
SCHEDULE 4
                         
MDC PARTNERS INC.
FREE CASH FLOW
(US$ in 000s, except share and per share amounts)
                         
                         
   
Three Months Ended December 31,
   
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
MDC EBITDA
  $ 18,323     $ 17,118     $ 64,803     $ 61,049  
Capital Expenditures
    (2,924 )     (3,963 )     (6,212 )     (14,395 )
Cash Taxes
    103       (101 )     (384 )     (1,037 )
Cash Interest, net & Other
    (9,086 )     (3,874 )     (17,290 )     (12,724 )
Free Cash Flow *
  $ 6,416     $ 9,180     $ 40,917     $ 32,893  
                                 
Diluted Common Shares Outstanding
    27,553,402       30,111,225       27,396,463       27,430,162  
                                 
Free Cash Flow per Share
  $ 0.23     $ 0.30     $ 1.49     $ 1.20  
 
* As defined by MDC Partners
 

 
SCHEDULE 5
             
MDC PARTNERS INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(US$ in 000s)
             
             
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Assets
           
Current Assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 51,926     $ 41,331  
Accounts receivable, net
    118,211       106,954  
Expenditures billable to clients
    24,003       16,949  
Prepaid expenses
    4,942       5,240  
Other current assets
    3,163       5,270  
Total Current Assets
    202,245       175,744  
                 
Fixed assets, net
    35,375       44,021  
Investment in affiliates
    1,547       1,593  
Goodwill
    301,632       238,214  
Other intangible assets, net
    34,715       46,852  
Deferred tax assets
    8,736       11,926  
Other assets
    16,462       10,889  
Total Assets
  $ 600,712     $ 529,239  
                 
                 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
               
Current Liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 77,450     $ 75,360  
Accrued and other liabilities
    66,967       55,338  
Advance billings
    65,879       50,053  
Current portion of long term debt
    1,456       1,546  
Deferred acquisition consideration
    30,645       5,538  
Total Current Liabilities
    242,397       187,835  
                 
Long-term debt
    216,490       133,305  
Revolving credit facility
    -       9,701  
Convertible notes
    -       36,946  
Other liabilities
    8,707       6,949  
Deferred tax liabilities
    3,118       4,700  
Total Liabilities
    470,712       379,436  
                 
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
    36,860       21,751  
                 
Shareholders' Equity:
               
Common shares
    218,533       213,534  
Additional paid in capital
    6,553       33,470  
Accumulated deficit
    (131,160 )     (112,836 )
Stock subscription receivable
    (341 )     (354 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (4,265 )     (6,633 )
MDC Partners Inc. Shareholders' Equity
    89,320       127,181  
Noncontrolling Interests
    3,820       871  
Total Equity
    93,140       128,052  
                 
Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Equity
  $ 600,712     $ 529,239  
 


SCHEDULE 6
             
MDC PARTNERS INC.
SUMMARY CASH FLOW DATA
(US$ in 000s)
             
             
   
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Cash flows provided by continuing operating activities
  $ 60,708     $ 60,945  
Discontinued operations
    (805 )     (3,499 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    59,903       57,446  
                 
Net cash used in continuing investing activities
    (66,199 )     (49,639 )
Discontinued operations
    -       (547 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (66,199 )     (50,186 )
                 
Net cash provided by continuing financing activities
    20,037       23,510  
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    (3,146 )     151  
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
  $ 10,595     $ 30,921