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Exhibit 99.1
 
 

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR:
MDC Partners Inc.
 
CONTACT:
David Doft
 
 
950 Third Avenue, 5th Floor
   
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
New York, NY 10022
   
1-646-429-1818
 
       
ddoft@mdc-partners.com
 

 
 MDC PARTNERS INC. REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE
THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010
Increases Quarterly Dividend 10% to $0.11 per Share From $0.10 Previously

SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS:
·
Revenue increased to $170.0 million versus $134.9 million in Q2 2009, an increase of 26.0%
·
Organic revenue increased 5.3% for Q2 2010, an over 500 basis point acceleration from Q1 2010
·
EBITDA decreased slightly to $18.3 million versus $18.5 million in Q2 2009 due to timing of client activity and investment in key talent and growth initiatives
·
Net new business wins of $27.2 million for Q2 2010, an increase of over $20 million from Q1, to bring the year to date total to $33.8 million
·
Digital revenue increased to 43% of total revenues in Q2 2010 from 41% in Q1 2010
·
Adjusting fiscal 2010 guidance for change to consolidated EBITDA from MDC EBITDA
·
Increasing 2010 revenue guidance to $640-655 million, an estimated increase of 17.2% to 20.0% from 2009
·
2010 consolidated EBITDA guidance increased to $86-88 million, an estimated increase of 22.6% to 25.4% from 2009
·
Increasing Total Free Cash Flow guidance to $61-63 million from $53-55 million due to increased improvement in Working Capital and Other
·
Increasing quarterly dividend 10% to $0.11 per share from $0.10
 
·
Agreed to acquire a majority interest in a leading experiential marketing firm
 
NEW YORK, NY (July 29, 2010) – MDC Partners Inc. (“MDC Partners” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010.
 
“We are very pleased with our second quarter financial performance, and particularly with the way our businesses performed in the latter part of the period,” said Miles S. Nadal, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MDC Partners.  “We’re leading the industry in developing marketing strategies that deliver superior return on marketing investment. This success is enabling us to win new business at an unprecedented pace. We are building long-term and profitable relationships with some of the biggest and best marketing brands in the world.  With business momentum picking up significantly in the second quarter, the second half of 2010 is shaping up to be particularly robust, and we are well on our way to an industry-leading financial performance with increased 2010 guidance on all financial metrics.  We are very well positioned to continue our growth in 2011.”
 

 
Guidance for 2010 is adjusted as follows to account for a change to consolidated EBITDA from MDC EBITDA due to the diminishing income from noncontrolling interests as a percent of the total business, acquisitions and expected improvements in cash generation:
 
   
Adjusted 
 
Implied 
 
Pro Forma 
 
Implied 
   
2010 
 
Year over Year 
 
2010 
 
Year over Year 
   
Guidance 
 
Change 
 
Estimate 
 
Change 
Revenue 
 
$640 - $655 million 
 
+17.2% to +20.0% 
 
$675 - $690 million 
 
+23.6% to +26.4% 
EBITDA 
 
$86 - $88 million 
 
+22.6% to +25.4% 
 
$96 - $98 million 
 
+36.8% to +39.7% 
Free Cash Flow 
 
$41 - $43 million 
 
+0.2% to +5.1% 
 
$48 - $50 million 
 
+17.3% to +22.2% 
+ Change in Working Capital and Other 
 
+$20 million 
     
+$20 million 
   
Total Free Cash Flow 
 
$61 - $63 million 
 
+10.5% to +14.1% 
 
$68 - $70 million 
 
+23.2% to +26.8% 
 
Note: The “Pro Forma 2010 Estimate” section of the above table accounts for recent acquisitions as if financial contributions to MDC occur for the entirety of 2010.
 
Consolidated revenue for the second quarter of 2010 was $170.0 million, an increase of 26.0% compared to $134.9 million in the second quarter of 2009.  EBITDA (as defined) for the second quarter of 2010 was $18.3 million, a decrease of 1.1% compared to $18.5 million in the second quarter of 2009 driven by the timing of client wins and losses and our planned investment in talent and other growth initiatives.  Net income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc. in the second quarter was a loss of ($5.8) million compared to nominal income in the second quarter of 2009.  Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations attributable to MDC Partners Inc. common shareholders for the second quarter of 2010 was a loss of ($0.19) compared with $0.01 per share in the same period of 2009.  Free cash flow (as defined) was $5.5 million in the second quarter of 2010, compared with $12.9 million in the second quarter of 2009.
 
For the six month ended June 30, 2010 consolidated revenue was $306.2 million, an increase of 17.0% compared to $261.6 million in the same period of 2009.  EBITDA (as defined) for the first six months of 2010 was $27.1 million, a decrease of 10.0% compared to $30.1 million in the first six months of 2009.  Net income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc. for the first six months of 2010 was a loss of ($16.0) million compared to nominal income in the first half of 2009.  Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations attributable to MDC Partners Inc. common shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was a loss of ($0.55) compared with $0.02 per share in the same period of 2009.
 
“Our strategy to deliver solid organic growth and to strategically invest capital was reinforced in the first half of the year,” said David Doft, Chief Financial Officer.  “The strategic acquisitions that we have completed are all operating on or ahead of expectations, and contributing positively to our financial performance.  Additionally, the 5.3% organic revenue growth accelerated throughout the second quarter and our overall financial performance for the quarter exceeded our internal expectations.  In particular, our results for June were up dramatically year over year and give us great confidence in our momentum for the rest of 2010.  While our investment in talent and infrastructure weighed on our profitability metrics in the first two quarters of 2010, we are beginning to see significant positive returns.  We also fully expect that the robust new business pipeline and wins we are experiencing now will significantly enhance our organic growth and our financial performance in the second half of 2010, and for the full year 2011.”

 


 
MDC Partners Announces $0.11 per Share Cash Dividend
 
MDC Partners today also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.11 per share on all of its outstanding Class A shares and Class B shares.  The dividend will be payable on August 27, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 13, 2010.
 
“As we previously stated in the first quarter of 2010, we are dedicated to rewarding all of our shareholders for their loyalty and commitment,” said Mr. Nadal.  “The payment of cash dividends remains an important part of our ongoing strategy to maximize shareholder value.  The new dividend of $0.11 per share represents a 10% increase above MDC Partners’ last dividend payment and is representative of the significant increase in free cash flow that MDC has achieved to date.  As free cash flow continues to increase over time, we expect dividend payments to continue to increase as well.”
 
Conference Call

Management will host a conference call on July 30, 2010 at 8:00 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 Friday, August 13, 2010 by dialing 1-416-849-0833 or toll free 1-800-642-1687 (passcode 86728867#) 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 EBITDA and EBITDA margin (as defined) for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009; and (2) presenting Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow per Share (as defined) for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009.  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 June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
                         
Revenue
  $ 169,989     $ 134,882     $ 306,171     $ 261,620  
                                 
Operating Expenses:
                               
Cost of services sold
    116,766       88,238       213,735       174,117  
Office and general expenses
    39,110       30,173       73,735       61,325  
Depreciation and amortization
    8,039       7,604       13,872       15,197  
      163,915       126,015       301,342       250,639  
                                 
Operating profit
    6,074       8,867       4,829       10,981  
                                 
Other Income (Expenses):
                               
Other income (expense)
    (287 )     (2,541 )     (900 )     89  
Interest expense and finance charges
    (8,425 )     (3,723 )     (15,453 )     (7,484 )
Interest income
    57       70       78       272  
                                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
                         
  and equity in affiliates
    (2,581 )     2,673       (11,446 )     3,858  
                                 
Income tax expense
    552       1,608       801       2,223  
                                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before equity in affiliates
    (3,133 )     1,065       (12,247 )     1,635  
Equity in earnings (loss) of non-consolidated affiliates
    (39 )     105       (143 )     198  
                                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    (3,172 )     1,170       (12,390 )     1,833  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes
    (647 )     (108 )     (647 )     (361 )
Net income (loss)
    (3,819 )     1,062       (13,037 )     1,472  
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests
    (1,986 )     (983 )     (2,954 )     (1,365 )
Net income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc.
  $ (5,805 )   $ 79     $ (15,991 )   $ 107  
                                 
Income (Loss) Per Common Share:
                               
Basic:
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to MDC
                         
   Partners Inc. common shareholders
  $ (0.19 )   $ 0.01     $ (0.55 )   $ 0.02  
Discontinued operations
  $ (0.02 )   $ (0.00 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.01 )
Net income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc.
                         
   common shareholders
  $ (0.21 )   $ 0.01     $ (0.57 )   $ 0.01  
                                 
Income (Loss) Per Common Share:
                               
Diluted:
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to MDC
                         
   Partners Inc. common shareholders
  $ (0.19 )   $ 0.01     $ (0.55 )   $ 0.02  
Discontinued operations
  $ (0.02 )   $ (0.00 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.01 )
Net income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc.
                         
   common shareholders
  $ (0.21 )   $ 0.01     $ (0.57 )   $ 0.01  
                                 
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares:
                               
Basic
    27,800,953       27,440,030       27,716,895       27,278,786  
Diluted
    27,800,953       27,684,194       27,716,895       27,278,786  
 
 

 
SCHEDULE 2
 
MDC PARTNERS INC.
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO EBITDA
(US$ in 000s, except percentages)
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2010
 
   
Strategic
   
Performance
             
   
Marketing
   
Marketing
             
   
Services
   
Services
   
Corporate
   
Total
 
                         
                         
Revenue
  $ 106,980     $ 63,009       -     $ 169,989  
                                 
                                 
Operating income (loss) as reported
  $ 10,377     $ 1,338     $ (5,641 )   $ 6,074  
                                 
Add:
                               
Depreciation and amortization
    4,238       3,707       94       8,039  
Stock-based compensation
    1,078       399       1,411       2,888  
Acquisition deal costs
    41       265       25       331  
Deferred acquisition consideration adjustments to P&L
    113       738       126       977  
                                 
EBITDA *
    15,847       6,447       (3,985 )     18,309  
margin
    14.8 %     10.2 %             10.8 %
 

*
EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization,stock-based compensation, acquisition deal costs and deferred acquisition consideration adjustments.
 
MDC PARTNERS INC.
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO EBITDA
(US$ in 000s, except percentages)
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2009
 
   
Strategic
   
Performance
             
   
Marketing
   
Marketing
             
   
Services
   
Services
   
Corporate
   
Total
 
                         
                         
Revenue
  $ 88,248     $ 46,634       -     $ 134,882  
                                 
                                 
Operating income (loss) as reported
  $ 11,491     $ 1,596     $ (4,220 )   $ 8,867  
                                 
Add:
                               
Depreciation and amortization
    5,480       2,043       81       7,604  
Stock-based compensation
    371       184       1,490       2,045  
Acquisition deal costs
    -       -       -       -  
Deferred acquisition consideration adjustments to P&L
    -       -       -       -  
                                 
EBITDA*
    17,342       3,823       (2,649 )     18,516  
margin
    19.7 %     8.2 %             13.7 %
 

*
EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization,stock-based compensation, acquisition deal costs and deferred acquisition consideration adjustments.
 
 

 
SCHEDULE 3
 
MDC PARTNERS INC.
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO EBITDA
(US$ in 000s, except percentages)
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
 
   
Strategic
   
Performance
             
   
Marketing
   
Marketing
             
   
Services
   
Services
   
Corporate
   
Total
 
                         
                         
Revenue
  $ 198,505     $ 107,666       -     $ 306,171  
                                 
                                 
Operating income (loss) as reported
  $ 16,660     $ (1,314 )   $ (10,517 )   $ 4,829  
                                 
Add:
                               
Depreciation and amortization
    7,539       6,146       187       13,872  
Stock-based compensation
    2,831       765       2,759       6,355  
Acquisition deal costs
    41       664       25       730  
Deferred acquisition consideration adjustments to P&L
    309       876       126       1,311  
                                 
EBITDA *
    27,380       7,137       (7,420 )     27,097  
margin
    13.8 %     6.6 %             8.9 %
 

*
EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, acquisition deal costs and deferred acquisition consideration adjustments.
 
 
MDC PARTNERS INC.
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO EBITDA
(US$ in 000s, except percentages)
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009
 
   
Strategic
   
Performance
             
   
Marketing
   
Marketing
             
   
Services
   
Services
   
Corporate
   
Total
 
                         
                         
Revenue
  $ 172,711     $ 88,909       -     $ 261,620  
                                 
                                 
Operating income (loss) as reported
  $ 18,290     $ 917     $ (8,226 )   $ 10,981  
                                 
Add:
                               
Depreciation and amortization
    10,852       4,170       175       15,197  
Stock-based compensation
    804       374       2,764       3,942  
Acquisition deal costs
    -       -       -       -  
Deferred acquisition consideration adjustments to P&L
    -       -       -       -  
                                 
EBITDA*
    29,946       5,461       (5,287 )     30,120  
margin
    17.3 %     6.1 %             11.5 %
 

*
EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, acquisition deal costs and deferred acquisition consideration adjustments.
 

 
SCHEDULE 4
 
MDC PARTNERS INC.
FREE CASH FLOW
(US$ in 000s, except share and per share amounts)
 
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
EBITDA
  $ 18,309     $ 18,516       27,097     $ 30,120  
Net Income Attibutable to Noncontrolling Interests
  $ (1,986 )   $ (983 )     (2,954 )   $ (1,365 )
Capital Expenditures
    (2,958 )     (1,257 )     (5,720 )     (2,087 )
Cash Taxes
    (158 )     (468 )     (803 )     (402 )
Cash Interest, net & Other
    (7,694 )     (2,931 )     (13,982 )     (5,584 )
Free Cash Flow *
  $ 5,513     $ 12,877     $ 3,638     $ 20,682  
                                 
Diluted Common Shares Outstanding
    27,800,953       27,684,194       27,716,895       27,278,786  
                                 
Free Cash Flow per Share
  $ 0.20     $ 0.47     $ 0.13     $ 0.76  
 
* As defined by MDC Partners
 
 
 

 
SCHEDULE 5
 
MDC PARTNERS INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(US$ in 000s)
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Assets
           
Current Assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 47,454     $ 51,926  
Accounts receivable, net
    146,346       118,211  
Expenditures billable to clients
    44,708       24,003  
Other current assets
    10,603       8,105  
Total Current Assets
    249,111       202,245  
                 
Fixed assets, net
    37,073       35,375  
Investment in affiliates
    1,385       1,547  
Goodwill
    415,541       301,632  
Other intangible assets, net
    57,164       34,715  
Deferred tax assets
    12,546       12,542  
Other assets
    19,166       16,463  
Total Assets
  $ 791,986     $ 604,519  
                 
                 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
               
Current Liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 88,721     $ 77,450  
Accrued and other liabilities
    59,299       66,967  
Advance billings
    122,957       65,879  
Current portion of long term debt
    1,502       1,456  
Current portion of deferred acquisition consideration
    23,640       30,645  
Total Current Liabilities
    296,119       242,397  
                 
Revolving credit facility
    -       -  
Long-term debt
    284,640       216,490  
Long-term portion of deferred acquisition consideration
    40,328       -  
Other liabilities
    8,519       8,707  
Deferred tax liabilities
    8,989       9,051  
Total Liabilities
    638,595       476,645  
                 
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
    34,626       33,728  
                 
Shareholders' Equity:
               
Common shares
    220,030       218,533  
Additional paid in capital
    6,491       9,174  
Accumulated deficit
    (147,151 )     (131,160 )
Stock subscription receivable
    (217 )     (341 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (5,420 )     (5,880 )
MDC Partners Inc. Shareholders' Equity
    73,733       90,326  
Noncontrolling Interests
    45,032       3,820  
Total Equity
    118,765       94,146  
                 
Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling
         
Interests and Equity
  $ 791,986     $ 604,519  
 
 

 
SCHEDULE 6
 
MDC PARTNERS INC.
SUMMARY CASH FLOW DATA
(US$ in 000s)
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Cash flows provided by continuing operating activities
  $ (2,464 )   $ 21,721  
Discontinued operations
    (269 )     (290 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    (2,733 )     21,431  
                 
Net cash used in continuing investing activities
    (63,230 )     (5,760 )
Discontinued operations
    (710 )     -  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (63,940 )     (5,760 )
                 
Net cash provided by continuing financing activities
    62,128       873  
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    73       59  
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
  $ (4,472 )   $ 16,603