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--Total Revenue on a GAAP Basis Down 1% Before the Effect of Foreign Exchange (Down 3% After the Effect of Foreign Exchange), Reflecting the Impact of a Business Divested in the Second Quarter of 2009
D&B (NYSE: DNB), the leading provider of global business information, tools and commercial insight, today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.
"Our third quarter performance was very much in line with our expectations," noted Steve Alesio, D&B's Chairman and CEO. "International delivered another quarter of strong growth. North America performed as expected and continues to focus on enhancing our value proposition and retaining customers for the long term. We feel good about our company's performance on a year-to-date basis in the context of the economic environment and relative to many other companies."
Third Quarter 2009 Results
Diluted earnings per share before non-core gains and charges for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, were $1.13, up 1 percent from $1.12 in the prior year similar period. On a GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, were $1.02, down from $1.18 in the prior year similar period, due to discrete tax benefits recorded in the prior year quarter.
See attached Schedule 3 for a reconciliation of diluted earnings per share before non-core gains and charges to earnings per share on a GAAP basis, as well as the definitions of the non-GAAP financial measures that the Company uses to evaluate the business.
Core revenue for the third quarter of 2009 was $399.0 million, up 2 percent from the prior year similar period before the effect of foreign exchange (flat after the effect of foreign exchange).
Core revenue results for the third quarter of 2009 reflect the following by solution set:
-- Risk Management Solutions revenue of $264.8 million, up 3 percent before the effect of foreign exchange (flat after the effect of foreign exchange);
-- Sales & Marketing Solutions revenue of $105.9 million, up 2 percent both before and after the effect of foreign exchange; and
-- Internet Solutions revenue of $28.3 million, down 8 percent before the effect of foreign exchange (down 9 percent after the effect of foreign exchange).
See attached Schedules 4, 5 and 6 for additional detail.
Total revenue for the third quarter of 2009, was $399.0 million. This result is down 1 percent as compared to the prior year similar period, which included the results of a divested business as described below, before the effect of foreign exchange (down 3 percent after the effect of foreign exchange).
We reclassified revenue associated with the domestic portion of our Italian operations as non-core as of the quarter ending June 30th, 2009, due to the sale of substantially all of the assets and liabilities associated with that portion of the business (see the Company's Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on June 1, 2009). Total revenue for the third quarter of 2008 included $10.2 million of revenue associated with the domestic portion of our Italian operations, with no revenue from those operations in the third quarter of 2009.
Operating income before non-core gains and charges for the third quarter of 2009 was $104.8 million, down 3 percent from the prior year similar period. On a GAAP basis, operating income was $92.6 million, up 2 percent from the prior year similar period. During the third quarter of 2009, the Company also incurred transition costs of $4.0 million compared with $3.1 million incurred in the prior year similar period.
Net income before non-core gains and charges for the third quarter of 2009 was $60.1 million, down 3 percent from the prior year similar period. On a GAAP basis, net income for the quarter was $54.0 million, down 17 percent from the prior year similar period, primarily due to discrete tax benefits in the same prior year period.
See attached Schedule 3 for additional detail.
Free cash flow for the first nine months of 2009, excluding the impact of legacy tax matters, was $244 million, compared with $273 million in the prior year similar period. The Company defines free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures and additions to computer software and other intangibles. On a GAAP basis, net cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months of 2009 was $303 million, compared with $348 million in the prior year similar period.
See attached Schedule 4 for additional detail.
Share repurchases during the third quarter of 2009 under the Company's discretionary repurchase program totaled $60 million, while repurchases made to offset the dilutive effect of shares issued under employee benefit plans totaled an additional $4 million.
The Company ended the quarter with $187 million of cash and cash equivalents.
Third Quarter 2009 Segment Results
North America
Core and total revenue for the third quarter of 2009 was $310.8 million, down 3 percent from the prior year similar period both before and after the effect of foreign exchange.
North America core and total revenue results for the third quarter of 2009 reflect the following:
-- Risk Management Solutions revenue of $198.7 million, down 1 percent both before and after the effect of foreign exchange;
-- Sales & Marketing Solutions revenue of $84.7 million, down 5 percent before the effect of foreign exchange (down 6 percent after the effect of foreign exchange); and
-- Internet Solutions revenue of $27.4 million, down 8 percent before the effect of foreign exchange (down 9 percent after the effect of foreign exchange).
Operating income for the third quarter of 2009 was $105.4 million, down 7 percent from the prior year similar period. The result was primarily due to lower revenue, partially offset by reengineering savings.
International
Core revenue for the third quarter of 2009 was $88.2 million, up 24 percent from the prior year similar period before the effect of foreign exchange (up 13 percent after the effect of foreign exchange).
International core revenue results for the third quarter of 2009 reflect the following:
-- Risk Management Solutions revenue of $66.1 million, up 16 percent before the effect of foreign exchange (up 6 percent after the effect of foreign exchange);
-- Sales & Marketing Solutions revenue of $21.2 million, up 54 percent before the effect of foreign exchange (up 46 percent after the effect of foreign exchange); and
-- Internet Solutions revenue of $0.9 million, down 2 percent before the effect of foreign exchange (down 19 percent after the effect of foreign exchange).
See attached Schedules 4, 5 and 6 for additional detail.
Total revenue for the third quarter of 2009, was $88.2 million, up 10 percent from the prior year similar period before the effect of foreign exchange (flat after the effect of foreign exchange). The results of the domestic portion of our Italian operation which we divested in the second quarter of 2009 are included in the prior year period total revenue.
Operating income for the third quarter of 2009 was $17.7 million, up 13 percent from the prior year similar period. The increase was primarily due to revenue growth in the International segment, lower costs resulting from the sale of our domestic portion of our Italian operations and the benefit of reengineering savings, partially offset by the negative impact of foreign exchange.
Non-Core Gains and Charges
During the third quarter of 2009 and 2008, the Company recorded:
-- A net pre-tax, non-core charge of $14.1 million in the third quarter of 2009 and a net pre-tax, non-core charge of $8.9 million in the third quarter of 2008;
-- A net after-tax, non-core charge of $6.1 million in the third quarter of 2009 and a net after-tax, non-core gain of $3.0 million in the third quarter of 2008.
See attached Schedule 3 for additional explanations and details of these charges.
D&B's restructuring charges may be viewed as recurring as they are part of its Financial Flexibility initiatives. In addition to reporting GAAP results, the Company reports results before restructuring charges and other non-core gains and charges because they do not reflect the Company's underlying business performance and they may have a disproportionate positive or negative impact on the results of its ongoing business operations. For additional information, see the section titled "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.
Full Year 2009 Guidance
D&B today reconfirmed the following financial guidance for the full year 2009:
-- Core revenue down 1 percent to up 1 percent, before the effect of foreign exchange;
-- Operating income down 3 percent to up 1 percent, before non-core gains and charges;
-- Diluted EPS growth of 1 percent to 5 percent, before non-core gains and charges; and
-- Free cash flow of $285 million to $315 million, excluding the impact of legacy tax matters.
D&B does not provide guidance on a GAAP basis because D&B is unable to predict, with reasonable certainty, the future movement of foreign exchange rates or the future impact of non-core gains and charges, such as restructuring charges and legacy tax matters, which are a component of the most comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Non-core gains and charges are uncertain and will depend on several factors, including industry conditions, and could be material to D&B's results computed in accordance with GAAP.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
D&B reports non-GAAP financial measures in this press release and the schedules attached. See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- How We Manage Our Business" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2008, filed February 24, 2009 with the SEC, for a discussion of how the Company defines these measures, why it uses them and why it believes they provide useful information to investors. Additionally, these measures are defined in Schedule 3 attached to this press release.
Third Quarter 2009 Teleconference
As previously announced, D&B will review its third quarter 2009 financial results in a conference call with the investment community on October 29, 2009, at 8 a.m. ET. Live audio, as well as a replay of the conference call and other related information, will be accessible on D&B's Investor Relations Web site at http://investor.dnb.com.
About Dun & Bradstreet(R) (D&B)
Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE:DNB) is the world's leading source of commercial information and insight on businesses, enabling companies to Decide with Confidence(R) for 168 years. D&B's global commercial database contains more than 150 million business records. The database is enhanced by D&B's proprietary DUNSRight(R) Quality Process, which provides our customers with quality business information. This quality information is the foundation of our global solutions that customers rely on to make critical business decisions.
D&B provides solution sets that meet a diverse set of customer needs globally. Customers use D&B Risk Management Solutions(TM) to mitigate credit and supplier risk, increase cash flow and drive increased profitability; D&B Sales & Marketing Solutions(TM) to increase revenue from new and existing customers; and D&B Internet Solutions(TM)to convert prospects into clients faster by enabling business professionals to research companies, executives and industries. For more information, please visit www.dnb.com.
Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements
This press release, including, in particular, the section titled "Full Year 2009 Guidance," contains projections of future results and other forward-looking statements that involve a number of trends, risks and uncertainties, and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
The following important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements.
-- D&B relies significantly on third parties to support critical components of its business model in a continuous and high-quality manner, including third-party data providers, strategic third party members in its Worldwide Network, and third parties with which it has outsourcing arrangements.
-- Demand for D&B's products is subject to intense competition, changes in customer preferences and economic conditions which impact customer behavior.
-- D&B's solutions and brand image are dependent upon the integrity and security of its global database and the continued availability thereof through the Internet and by other means, as well as our ability to protect key assets, such as our data centers.
-- D&B's ability to maintain the integrity of its brand and reputation, which it believes are key assets and competitive advantages.
-- D&B's ability to renew large contracts, the related revenue recognition and the timing thereof may impact its results of operations from period to period.
-- As a result of the credit market crisis and other macro-economic challenges currently affecting the global economy, our customers or vendors may experience cash flow problems. This may cause our customers to delay, cancel or significantly decrease their purchases from us and impact their ability to pay amounts owed to us. In addition, our vendors may substantially increase their prices without notice. Such behavior may adversely affect our earnings and cash flow. In addition, if economic conditions in the United States and other key markets deteriorate further or do not show improvement, we may experience material adverse impacts to our business and operating results.
-- D&B's results are subject to the effects of foreign economies, exchange rate fluctuations, legislative or regulatory requirements, such as the adoption of new or changes in accounting policies and practices, including pronouncements by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other standard-setting bodies, and the implementation or modification of fees or taxes that we must pay to acquire, use, and/or redistribute data.
-- D&B's ability to introduce new solutions or services in a seamless way and without disruption to existing solutions such as DNBi.
-- D&B's ability to acquire and successfully integrate other complementary businesses, products and technologies into its existing business, without significant disruption to its existing business or to its financial results.
-- The continued adherence by third party members of our D&B Worldwide Network to our quality standards, our brand and communication standards and to the terms and conditions of our commercial services arrangements.
-- D&B's future success requires that it attract and retain qualified personnel, including members of its sales force, in regions throughout the world.
-- The profitability of D&B's International segment depends on its ability to identify and execute on various initiatives, such as the implementation of subscription plan pricing and successfully managing its D&B Worldwide Network, and its ability to identify and contend with various challenges present in foreign markets, such as local competition and the availability of public records at no cost.
-- D&B's ability to successfully implement its growth strategy requires that it successfully reduce its expense base through its Financial Flexibility initiatives, and reallocate certain of the expense-base reductions into initiatives that produce desired revenue growth.
-- D&B is involved in various tax matters and legal proceedings, the outcomes of which are unknown and uncertain with respect to the impact on D&B's cash flow and profitability. See the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and notes to the financial statements included therewith, for a more detailed description of these matters.
-- D&B's ability to repurchase shares is subject to market conditions, including trading volume in its stock, and its ability to repurchase shares in accordance with applicable securities laws.
-- D&B's projection for free cash flow is dependent upon its ability to generate revenue, its collection processes, customer payment patterns, the timing and volume of stock option exercises and the amount and timing of payments related to the tax and other matters and legal proceedings in which it is involved, as referenced above and as more fully described in the Company's filings with the SEC, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and notes to the financial statements included therewith.
For a more detailed discussion of the trends, risks and uncertainties that may affect D&B's operating and financial results and its ability to achieve the financial objectives discussed in this press release, readers should review the Company's most recent filings with the SEC, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Copies of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q are available on its Web site at www.dnb.com and on the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. D&B cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not complete and except as otherwise required by federal securities laws does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation Schedule 1
Consolidated Statement of Operations (unaudited) - GAAP
Results
Quarter Ended Effects of Year-To-Date Effects of
September 30, AFX Foreign BFX September 30, AFX Foreign BFX
% Change Exchange % Change % Change Exchange % Change
Amounts in millions, except per share data 2009 2008 Fav/(Unfav) Fav/(Unfav) Fav/(Unfav) 2009 2008 Fav/(Unfav) Fav/(Unfav) Fav/(Unfav)
Revenue:
North America $ 310.8 $ 321.0 (3 )% 0 % (3 )% $ 952.3 $ 984.4 (3 )% 0 % (3 )%
International 88.2 78.0 13 % (11 )% 24 % 249.1 231.5 8 % (14 )% 22 %
Core Revenue 399.0 399.0 0 % (2 )% 2 % 1,201.4 1,215.9 (1 )% (2 )% 1 %
Divested Business (1) - 10.2 N/M N/M N/M 21.9 35.7 (39 )% (9 )% (30 )%
Total Revenue $ 399.0 $ 409.2 (3 )% (2 )% (1 )% $ 1,223.3 $ 1,251.6 (2 )% (3 )% 1 %
Operating Income (Loss):
North America $ 105.4 $ 113.1 (7 )% $ 338.7 $ 345.8 (2 )%
International 17.7 15.7 13 % 51.9 45.4 14 %
Total Divisions 123.1 128.8 (5 )% 390.6 391.2 0 %
Corporate and Other (2) (30.5 ) (37.6 ) 19 % (73.3 ) (93.7 ) 22 %
Operating Income 92.6 91.2 2 % 317.3 297.5 7 %
Interest Income 0.6 2.9 (79 )% 2.5 9.0 (73 )%
Interest Expense (11.4 ) (11.7 ) 3 % (34.2 ) (34.3 ) 1 %
Other Income (Expense) - Net (3) (2.0 ) 9.9 N/M 13.9 1.8 N/M
Non-Operating Income (Expense) - Net (12.8 ) 1.1 N/M (17.8 ) (23.5 ) 25 %
Income before Provision for Income Taxes 79.8 92.3 (14 )% 299.5 274.0 9 %
Provision for Income Taxes 25.4 27.3 7 % 63.5 64.8 2 %
Equity in Net Income (Loss) of Affiliates 0.3 0.3 0 % 1.0 0.9 11 %
Income From Continuing Operations 54.7 65.3 (16 )% 237.0 210.1 13 %
Discontinued Operations:
Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Income Taxes - - 0 % - 0.7 N/M
Gain on Disposal of Italian Real Estate business, No Income Tax - - 0 % - 0.4 N/M
Impact
Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Income Taxes - - 0 % - 1.1 N/M
Net Income $ 54.7 $ 65.3 (16 )% $ 237.0 $ 211.2 12 %
Less: Net (Income) Loss Attributable to the Noncontrolling Interest (0.7 ) (0.2 ) N/M (2.0 ) (0.7 ) N/M
Net Income Attributable to D&B (4) $ 54.0 $ 65.1 (17 )% $ 235.0 $ 210.5 12 %
Basic Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:
Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to D&B Common $ 1.03 $ 1.20 (14 )% $ 4.44 $ 3.79 17 %
Shareholders
Income from Discontinued Operations Attributable to D&B Common - - 0 % - 0.02 N/M
Shareholders
Net Income Attributable to D&B Common Shareholders $ 1.03 $ 1.20 (14 )% $ 4.44 $ 3.81 17 %
Diluted Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:
Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to D&B Common $ 1.02 $ 1.18 (14 )% $ 4.39 $ 3.73 18 %
Shareholders
Income from Discontinued Operations Attributable to D&B Common - - 0 % - 0.02 N/M
Shareholders
Net Income Attributable to D&B Common Shareholders (5) $ 1.02 $ 1.18 (14 )% $ 4.39 $ 3.75 17 %
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding:
Basic 52.0 53.9 4 % 52.6 54.8 4 %
Diluted 52.6 54.8 4 % 53.2 55.8 5 %
Amounts Attributable to D&B Common Shareholders:
Income from Continuing Operations, Net of Income Taxes $ 54.0 $ 65.1 (17 )% $ 235.0 $ 209.4 12 %
Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Income Taxes - - 0 % - 1.1 N/M
Net Income $ 54.0 $ 65.1 (17 )% $ 235.0 $ 210.5 12 %
AFX - After Effects of Foreign Exchange
BFX - Before Effects of Foreign Exchange
N/M - Not Meaningful
See Schedule 3 (Notes to Schedules), which is an integral part
of the consolidated statement of operations.
This financial information should be read in conjunction
with the consolidated financial statements and related notes of
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation contained in filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation Schedule 2
Consolidated Statement of Operations (unaudited) - (On a
Continuing Operations Basis) - Before
Non-Core Gains and Charges
Quarter Ended Effects of Year-To-Date Effects of
September 30, AFX Foreign BFX September 30, AFX Foreign BFX
% Change Exchange % Change % Change Exchange % Change
Amounts in millions, except per share data 2009 2008 Fav/(Unfav) Fav/(Unfav) Fav/(Unfav) 2009 2008 Fav/(Unfav) Fav/(Unfav) Fav/(Unfav)
Revenue:
North America $ 310.8 $ 321.0 (3 )% 0 % (3 )% $ 952.3 $ 984.4 (3 )% 0 % (3 )%
International 88.2 78.0 13 % (11 )% 24 % 249.1 231.5 8 % (14 )% 22 %
Core Revenue 399.0 399.0 0 % (2 )% 2 % 1,201.4 1,215.9 (1 )% (2 )% 1 %
Divested Business (1) - 10.2 N/M N/M N/M 21.9 35.7 (39 )% (9 )% (30 )%
Total Revenue $ 399.0 $ 409.2 (3 )% (2 )% (1 )% $ 1,223.3 $ 1,251.6 (2 )% (3 )% 1 %
Operating Income (Loss):
North America $ 105.4 $ 113.1 (7 )% $ 338.7 $ 345.8 (2 )%
International 17.7 15.7 13 % 51.9 45.4 14 %
Total Divisions 123.1 128.8 (5 )% 390.6 391.2 0 %
Corporate and Other (2) (18.3 ) (20.4 ) 11 % (57.0 ) (64.9 ) 12 %
Operating Income 104.8 108.4 (3 )% 333.6 326.3 2 %
Interest Income 0.6 2.9 (79 )% 2.5 9.0 (73 )%
Interest Expense (11.4 ) (11.7 ) 3 % (34.2 ) (34.3 ) 1 %
Other Income (Expense) - Net (3) (0.1 ) 1.6 N/M (0.2 ) 0.5 N/M
Non-Operating Income (Expense) - Net (10.9 ) (7.2 ) (50 )% (31.9 ) (24.8 ) (28 )%
Income before Provision for Income Taxes 93.9 101.2 (7 )% 301.7 301.5 0 %
Provision for Income Taxes 33.4 39.2 15 % 104.0 110.3 6 %
Equity in Net Income (Loss) of Affiliates 0.3 0.3 0 % 1.0 0.9 11 %
Net Income $ 60.8 $ 62.3 (2 )% $ 198.7 $ 192.1 3 %
Less: Net (Income) Loss Attributable to the Noncontrolling Interest (0.7 ) (0.2 ) N/M (2.0 ) (0.7 ) N/M
Net Income Attributable to D&B (4) $ 60.1 $ 62.1 (3 )% $ 196.7 $ 191.4 3 %
Basic Earnings Per Share of Common Stock $ 1.15 $ 1.14 1 % $ 3.72 $ 3.47 7 %
Diluted Earnings Per Share of Common Stock (5) $ 1.13 $ 1.12 1 % $ 3.67 $ 3.41 8 %
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding:
Basic 52.0 53.9 4 % 52.6 54.8 4 %
Diluted 52.6 54.8 4 % 53.2 55.8 5 %
AFX - After Effects of Foreign Exchange
BFX - Before Effects of Foreign Exchange
N/M - Not Meaningful
See Schedule 3 (Notes to Schedules) for a definition of
Non-GAAP measures and a reconciliation of non-core gains and charges.
This financial information should be read in conjunction
with the consolidated financial statements and related notes of
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation contained in filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation Schedule 3
Notes to Schedules 1 and 2 (unaudited) and Definitions of
Non-GAAP Measures
(1) Includes revenue from the Italian Domestic business
(2) The following table reconciles Corporate and Other expenses included
in Schedule 1 and Schedule 2:
Quarter Ended Year-To-Date
September 30, September 30,
% Change % Change
Amounts in millions 2009 2008 Fav/(Unfav) 2009 2008 Fav/(Unfav)
Corporate and Other - GAAP Results (Schedule 1) $ (30.5 ) $ (37.6 ) 19 % $ (73.3 ) $ (93.7 ) 22 %
Restructuring Charges (12.2 ) (17.2 ) 29 % (16.3 ) (28.8 ) 43 %
Corporate and Other - Before Non-Core Gains and Charges (Schedule 2) $ (18.3 ) $ (20.4 ) 11 % $ (57.0 ) $ (64.9 ) 12 %
(3) The following table reconciles Other Income (Expense)-Net included
in Schedule 1 and Schedule 2:
Quarter Ended Year-To-Date
September 30, September 30,
% Change % Change
Amounts in millions 2009 2008 Fav/(Unfav) 2009 2008 Fav/(Unfav)
Other Income (Expense)-Net - GAAP Results (Schedule 1) $ (2.0 ) $ 9.9 N/M $ 13.9 $ 1.8 N/M
Effect of Legacy Tax Matters 0.3 0.2 (50 )% 0.7 0.9 22 %
Tax Reserve true-up for the Settlement of 2003 tax year, related to - - N/M - (7.7 ) N/M
the "Amortization and
Royalty Expense Deductions" transaction
Settlement of Legacy Tax Matter Arbitration - 8.1 N/M 4.1 8.1 N/M
Gain on Disposal of Italian Domestic business (2.2 ) - N/M 9.3 - N/M
Other Income (Expense)-Net - Before Non-Core Gains and Charges (Schedule $ (0.1 ) $ 1.6 N/M $ (0.2 ) $ 0.5 N/M
2)
(4) The following table reconciles Net Income included in Schedule 1 and
Schedule 2:
Quarter Ended Year-To-Date
September 30, September 30,
% Change % Change
Amounts in millions 2009 2008 Fav/(Unfav) 2009 2008 Fav/(Unfav)
Net Income Attributable to D&B - GAAP Results (Schedule 1) $ 54.0 $ 65.1 (17 )% $ 235.0 $ 210.5 12 %
Restructuring Charges (7.6 ) (11.0 ) 31 % (10.2 ) (18.7 ) 45 %
Settlement of Legacy Tax Matter Arbitration - 5.0 N/M 1.0 5.0 (80 )%
Tax Reserve true-up for the Settlement of 2003 tax year, related to - - N/M - 7.7 N/M
the "Amortization and
Royalty Expense Deductions" transaction
Favorable resolution of Global Tax Audits including the Liquidation - 9.0 N/M - 22.7 N/M
of Dormant International
Corporations and/or Divested Entities
Interest on IRS Deposit - - N/M - 1.3
Benefits Derived From Worldwide Legal Entity Simplification 3.0 - N/M 36.2 - N/M
Gain on Disposal of Italian Domestic business (1.5 ) - N/M 11.3 - N/M
Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Income Taxes - - N/M - 0.7 N/M
Gain on Disposal of Italian Real Estate business - - N/M - 0.4 N/M
Net Income Attributable to D&B - (On a Continuing Operations Basis) $ 60.1 $ 62.1 (3 )% $ 196.7 $ 191.4 3 %
- Before Non-Core Gains and Charges (Schedule 2)
(5) The following table reconciles Diluted Earnings Per Share included
in Schedule 1 and Schedule 2:
Quarter Ended Year-To-Date
September 30, September 30,
% Change % Change
2009 2008 Fav/(Unfav) 2009 2008 Fav/(Unfav)
Diluted EPS Attributable to D&B - GAAP Results (Schedule 1) $ 1.02 $ 1.18 (14 )% $ 4.39 $ 3.75 17 %
Restructuring Charges (0.14 ) (0.20 ) 30 % ($0.19 ) (0.34 ) 44 %
Settlement of Legacy Tax Matter Arbitration - 0.09 N/M 0.02 0.09 N/M
Tax Reserve true-up for the Settlement of 2003 tax year, related to - - N/M - 0.14 N/M
the "Amortization and
Royalty Expense Deductions" transaction
Favorable resolution of Global Tax Audits including the Liquidation - 0.17 N/M - 0.41 N/M
of Dormant International
Corporations and/or Divested Entities
Interest on IRS Deposit - - N/M - 0.02 N/M
Benefits Derived From Worldwide Legal Entity Simplification 0.06 - N/M 0.68 - N/M
Gain on Disposal of Italian Domestic business (0.03 ) - N/M 0.21 - N/M
Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Income Taxes - - N/M - 0.02 N/M
Diluted EPS Attributable to D&B- (On a Continuing Operations Basis) $ 1.13 $ 1.12 1 % $ 3.67 $ 3.41 8 %
- Before Non-Core Gains and Charges (Schedule 2)
N/M - Not Meaningful
The following defines the non-GAAP measures used to evaluate
performance:
*For 2008, our non-GAAP measures reflect results on a
"Continuing Operations" basis
*Total revenue excluding the revenue of divested businesses
is referred to as "core revenue." Core revenue includes the
revenue from acquired businesses from the date of acquisition
*Core revenue growth, excluding the effects of foreign
exchange, is referred to as "core revenue growth before the
effects of foreign exchange." We also separately, from time to
time, analyze core revenue growth before the effects of foreign
exchange among two components, "organic core revenue growth" and
"core revenue growth from acquisitions"
*Results (such as operating income, operating income growth,
operating margin, net income, tax rate and diluted earnings per
share) exclude Restructuring Charges (whether recurring or
non-recurring) and certain other items that we consider do no
reflect our underlying business performance. We refer to these
Restructuring Charges and other items as "non-core gains and
(charges)"
*Net cash provided by operating activities minus capital
expenditures and additions to computer software and other
intangibles is referred to as "free cash flow"
This financial information should be read in conjunction
with the consolidated financial statements and related notes of
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation contained in filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation Schedule 4
Supplemental GAAP Financial Data (unaudited)
Quarter Ended Effects of Year-To-Date Effects of
September 30, AFX Foreign BFX September 30, AFX Foreign BFX
% Change Exchange % Change % Change Exchange % Change
Amounts in millions 2009 2008 Fav/(Unfav) Fav/(Unfav) Fav/(Unfav) 2009 2008 Fav/(Unfav) Fav/(Unfav) Fav/(Unfav)
Geographic and Customer Solution Set Revenue:
North America:
Risk Management Solutions 198.7 201.5 (1 )% 0 % (1 )% 607.1 615.6 (1 )% 0 % (1 )%
Sales & Marketing Solutions 84.7 89.6 (6 )% (1 )% (5 )% 258.1 279.3 (8 )% (1 )% (7 )%
Internet Solutions 27.4 29.9 (9 )% (1 )% (8 )% 87.1 89.5 (3 )% (1 )% (2 )%
Subtotal Core Revenue 310.8 321.0 (3 )% 0 % (3 )% 952.3 984.4 (3 )% 0 % (3 )%
Divested Business - - N/M N/M N/M - - N/M N/M N/M
Total North America Revenue 310.8 321.0 (3 )% 0 % (3 )% 952.3 984.4 (3 )% 0 % (3 )%
International:
Risk Management Solutions 66.1 62.2 6 % (10 )% 16 % 187.8 182.0 3 % (15 )% 18 %
Sales & Marketing Solutions 21.2 14.7 46 % (8 )% 54 % 58.7 46.2 27 % (10 )% 37 %
Internet Solutions 0.9 1.1 (19 )% (17 )% (2 )% 2.6 3.3 (22 )% (22 )% 0 %
Subtotal Core Revenue 88.2 78.0 13 % (11 )% 24 % 249.1 231.5 8 % (14 )% 22 %
Divested Business - 10.2 N/M N/M N/M 21.9 35.7 (39 )% (9 )% (30 )%
Total International Revenue 88.2 88.2 0 % (10 )% 10 % 271.0 267.2 1 % (14 )% 15 %
Total Corporation:
Risk Management Solutions 264.8 263.7 0 % (3 )% 3 % 794.9 797.6 0 % (3 )% 3 %
Sales & Marketing Solutions 105.9 104.3 2 % 0 % 2 % 316.8 325.5 (3 )% (1 )% (2 )%
Internet Solutions 28.3 31.0 (9 )% (1 )% (8 )% 89.7 92.8 (3 )% (1 )% (2 )%
Subtotal Core Revenue 399.0 399.0 0 % (2 )% 2 % 1,201.4 1,215.9 (1 )% (2 )% 1 %
Divested Business - 10.2 N/M N/M N/M 21.9 35.7 (39 )% (9 )% (30 )%
Total Revenue $ 399.0 $ 409.2 (3 )% (2 )% (1 )% $ 1,223.3 $ 1,251.6 (2 )% (3 )% 1 %
Operating Costs:
Operating Expenses $ 120.5 $ 116.6 (3 )% $ 366.9 $ 362.5 (1 )%
Selling and Administrative Expenses 159.9 169.8 6 % 480.4 521.1 8 %
Depreciation and Amortization 13.8 14.4 4 % 42.4 41.7 (2 )%
Restructuring Expense 12.2 17.2 29 % 16.3 28.8 43 %
Total Operating Costs $ 306.4 $ 318.0 4 % $ 906.0 $ 954.1 5 %
Capital Expenditures 2.6 $ 3.8 32 % 6.0 $ 9.3 35 %
Additions to Computer Software & Other Intangibles $ 13.7 $ 11.8 (16 )% $ 41.9 $ 39.8 (5 )%
AFX - After Effects of Foreign Exchange
BFX - Before Effects of Foreign Exchange
N/M - Not Meaningful
This financial information should be read in conjunction with
the consolidated financial statements and related notes of The Dun &
Bradstreet Corporation contained in filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Quarter Ended
Amounts in millions Sep 30, 2009 Jun 30, 2009 Mar 31, 2009 Dec 31, 2008 Sep 30, 2008 Jun 30, 2008 Mar 31, 2008
Net Debt Position:
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 187.3 $ 226.4 $ 179.9 $ 164.2 $ 230.6 $ 245.5 $ 215.7
Short-Term Debt (1.3 ) (0.6 ) (0.6 ) - - - -
Long-Term Debt (894.2 ) (868.0 ) (900.0 ) (904.3 ) (864.6 ) (825.6 ) (790.0 )
Net Debt $ (708.2 ) $ (642.2 ) $ (720.7 ) $ (740.1 ) $ (634.0 ) $ (580.1 ) $ (574.3 )
Year-to-Date
% Change
Amounts in millions Sep 30, 2009 Sep 30, 2008 Fav/(Unfav)
Free Cash Flow:
Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities from Continuing Operations $ 302.8 $ 348.0 (13 )%
(GAAP Results)
Less:
Capital Expenditures (GAAP Results) 6.0 9.3 35 %
Additions to Computer Software & Other Intangibles (GAAP Results) 41.9 39.8 (5 )%
Free Cash Flow 254.9 298.9 (15 )%
Legacy Tax Matters (Refund) Payment (10.8 ) (25.6 ) 58 %
Free Cash Flow Excluding Legacy Tax Matters $ 244.1 $ 273.3 (11 )%
Year-to-Date
% Change
Amounts in millions Sep 30, 2009 Sep 30, 2008 Fav/(Unfav)
Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities excluding Legacy Tax
Matters:
Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities from Continuing Operations $ 302.8 $ 348.0 (13 )%
(GAAP Results)
Legacy Tax Matters (Refund) Payment (10.8 ) (25.6 ) 58 %
Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities Excluding Legacy Tax $ 292.0 $ 322.4 (9 )%
Matters
N/M - Not Meaningful
This financial information should be read in conjunction
with the consolidated financial statements and related notes of
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation contained in filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation Schedule 5
GAAP Revenue Reconciliation and Detail (unaudited)
Quarter Ended September 30, 2009 vs. 2008 Year-To-Date September 30, 2009 vs. 2008
Traditional/VAPs as a Traditional/VAPs as a
AFX Effects of BFX % of Total Customer Solution Sets/Core AFX Effects of BFX % of Total Customer Solution Sets/Core
% Change Foreign % Change 2009 2008 % Change Foreign % Change 2009 2008
Fav/(Unfav) Exchange Fav/(Unfav) % Product Line/Core % Product Line/Core Fav/(Unfav) Exchange Fav/(Unfav) % Product Line/Core % Product Line/Core
Revenue:
North America:
Risk Management Solutions:
Traditional (3)% 0% (3)% 73% 47% 74% 46% (2)% (1)% (1)% 73% 47% 73% 46%
VAPs 1% 0% 1% 21% 13% 20% 13% (5)% (1)% (4)% 20% 13% 21% 13%
Supply Management Solutions 14% (1)% 15% 6% 4% 6% 4% 11% 0% 11% 7% 4% 6% 4%
Total Risk Management Solutions (1)% 0% (1)% 64% 63% (1)% 0% (1)% 64% 63%
Sales & Marketing Solutions:
Traditional (6)% 0% (6)% 45% 12% 45% 13% (13)% 0% (13)% 39% 10% 41% 12%
VAPs (5)% 0% (5)% 55% 15% 55% 15% (4)% (1)% (3)% 61% 17% 59% 16%
Total Sales & Marketing Solutions (6)% (1)% (5)% 27% 28% (8)% (1)% (7)% 27% 28%
Internet Solutions (9)% (1)% (8)% 9% 9% (3)% (1)% (2)% 9% 9%
Core Revenue (3)% 0% (3)% (3)% 0% (3)%
Divested Business N/M N/M N/M N/M N/M N/M
Total North America Revenue (3)% 0% (3)% (3)% 0% (3)%
International:
Risk Management Solutions:
Traditional 9% (10)% 19% 83% 63% 81% 65% 8% (14)% 22% 84% 63% 80% 63%
VAPs (11)% (11)% 0% 15% 11% 18% 14% (16)% (15)% (1)% 15% 11% 19% 15%
Supply Management Solutions 62% (22)% 84% 2% 1% 1% 1% 13% (22)% 35% 1% 1% 1% 1%
Total Risk Management Solutions 6% (10)% 16% 75% 80% 3% (15)% 18% 75% 79%
Sales & Marketing Solutions:
Traditional N/M N/M N/M 58% 14% 44% 8% 55% (30)% 85% 50% 12% 41% 8%
VAPs 6% (1)% 7% 42% 10% 56% 11% 8% (1)% 9% 50% 12% 59% 12%
Total Sales & Marketing Solutions 46% (8)% 54% 24% 19% 27% (10)% 37% 24% 20%
Internet Solutions (19)% (17)% (2)% 1% 1% (22)% (22)% (0)% 1% 1%
Core Revenue 13% (11)% 24% 8% (14)% 22%
Divested Business N/M N/M N/M (39)% (9)% (30)%
Total International Revenue 0% (10)% 10% 1% (14)% 15%
Total Corporation:
Risk Management Solutions:
Traditional 0% (2)% 2% 75% 50% 76% 50% 1% (3)% 4% 76% 50% 75% 49%
VAPs (2)% (3)% 1% 19% 13% 20% 13% (7)% (4)% (3)% 19% 13% 21% 13%
Supply Management Solutions 17% 0% 17% 6% 3% 4% 3% 11% (1)% 12% 5% 3% 4% 3%
Total Risk Management Solutions 0% (3)% 3% 66% 66% (0)% (3)% 3% 66% 65%
Sales & Marketing Solutions:
Traditional 8% (1)% 9% 47% 13% 45% 12% (4)% (3)% (1)% 41% 11% 41% 11%
VAPs (3)% 0% (3)% 53% 14% 55% 14% (2)% 0% (2)% 59% 16% 59% 16%
Total Sales & Marketing Solutions 2% 0% 2% 27% 26% (3)% (1)% (2)% 27% 27%
Internet Solutions (9)% (1)% (8)% 7% 8% (3)% (1)% (2)% 7% 8%
Core Revenue 0% (2)% 2% (1)% (2)% 1%
Divested Business N/M N/M N/M (39)% (9)% (30)%
Total Revenue (3)% (2)% (1)% (2)% (3)% 1%
AFX - After Effects of Foreign Exchange
BFX - Before Effects of Foreign Exchange
N/M - Not Meaningful
This financial information should be read in conjunction
with the consolidated financial statements and related notes of
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation contained in filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation Schedule 6
Supplemental Revenue Data (unaudited)
Quarter Ended
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