PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CDI Corp. (NYSE: CDI) (the "Company") today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013.

Third Quarter Highlights

• Revenue of $277.9 million, a decline of 0.5% versus the third quarter 2012
• Gross profit margin of 19.0% versus 19.6% for the third quarter 2012
• Operating and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue of 16.5% versus 16.4% for the third quarter 2012
• Earnings per share of $0.23 versus $0.27 for the third quarter 2012

"This quarter we achieved sequential improvement in quarterly revenue and operating profit margin. Although we are not converting wins into revenue at the pace we expected, we continue to see opportunities in our strategic engineering verticals," said CDI President and CEO Paulett Eberhart. "In addition, challenges remain in Hi-Tech staffing, MRI and our government business."

For the third quarter 2013, the Company reported revenue of $277.9 million, a decrease of 0.5% versus the year-ago quarter. The Company reported third quarter 2013 operating profit of $6.9 million compared to an operating profit of $9.0 million in the prior-year third quarter. The Company reported third quarter 2013 net income of $4.5 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, versus net income of $5.3 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter.

Business Segment Discussion

The Company's Global Engineering and Technology Solutions segment (GETS) reported third quarter revenue of $81.5 million, a decrease of 2.5% when compared to the prior-year quarter. Increased revenue in the Oil, Gas & Chemicals vertical (OGC) was offset by declines in Aerospace & Industrial Equipment (AIE), Hi-Tech and the infrastructure and government services businesses reported in "Other." Operating profit decreased to $6.5 million compared to $7.5 million in the prior-year third quarter, reflecting lower gross profit margins partially offset by reduced operating expenses.

The Company's Professional Services Staffing segment (PSS) reported a 2.0% revenue increase in the third quarter to $182.0 million when compared to the prior-year quarter. Revenue gains in the OGC vertical and "Other" were partially offset by declines in the AIE and Hi-Tech verticals. PSS operating profit decreased to $4.2 million versus $4.5 million in the prior-year third quarter, driven primarily by increased operating expenses.

Management Recruiters International (MRI) third quarter revenue decreased 17.5% to $14.4 million, compared to the prior-year quarter, driven by lower income in both revenue categories. MRI's third quarter operating profit was $2.2 million compared to $2.7 million in the prior-year quarter, driven primarily by the revenue decrease.

Business Outlook

The Company anticipates revenue for the fourth quarter of 2013 in the range of $263 million to $273 million, compared to $270.5 million in the year-ago fourth quarter.

Fourth Quarter Settlement

In October 2013, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with a third party to resolve claims pursued by the Company. Under this agreement, the Company received a favorable settlement payment in the amount of $3.25 million, which will be reflected in fourth quarter 2013 results.

Conference Call

At 11 a.m. Eastern Time today, Paulett Eberhart, President and CEO, and Bob Larney, Executive Vice President and CFO, will host a conference call to discuss the 2013 third quarter results and business outlook. The call can be accessed live at www.cdicorp.com.

About CDI

CDI Corp. (NYSE:CDI) is an integrated, market-leading engineering and technology services firm providing differentiated, client-focused solutions in select global industries. CDI provides Global Engineering and Technology Solutions and Professional Services Staffing through its global business operations in the Americas, EMEA and APAC. The Company also provides staffing services through its franchised Management Recruiters International, Inc. (MRI) subsidiary. Learn more at www.cdicorp.com.

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CONTACT: Vincent Webb, Vice President, Investor Relations, 215-636-1240, Vince.Webb@cdicorp.com