Friday, January 30, 2009

BWI: Monster Worldwide Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results

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Source: Business Wire
Friday, January 30, 2009 10:15 AM IST (04:45 AM GMT)
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Release no: 19096
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(BW)(NY-MONSTER-WORLDWIDE)(MWW)Monster Worldwide Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results


New York, United States, Friday, January 30, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) --

Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:MWW) reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008.

  • Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations of $0.24 on Total Revenue of $291 Million
  • Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations of $0.27, Excluding $0.03 Loss from ChinaHR
  • Operating Expenses at $248 Million; Non-GAAP Operating Expenses, Excluding ChinaHR, Decline to $235 Million
  • Net Cash and Securities of $259 Million, Reflecting Acquisition of ChinaHR and Payment to Settle Stock Option Litigation
  • Complete Re-Design of Sites Provides Industry Leading Capabilities for Seekers and Employers

Fourth Quarter Results

GAAP

Total revenue was $291 million, a 16% decline, compared with $348 million in the comparable quarter of 2007, as the weakening global economy significantly impacted hiring demand. Monster generated 44% of its revenue outside the United States and total revenue was negatively impacted by $19 million from unfavorable foreign exchange rates.

Consolidated operating expenses were $248 million, and income from continuing operations was $29 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, compared to $46 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, in the comparable 2007 period. Foreign exchange rates negatively impacted consolidated operating income by approximately $6 million, or $0.03 per diluted share.

PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS

Income from continuing operations for the three months ended December 31, 2008 includes pre-tax pro forma adjustments that include: $3.2 million of expenses associated with the Company's restructuring plan; $3.3 million of legal fees, primarily related to the Company's obligation to indemnify former officers for their defense in connection with the ongoing litigation related to historical stock option grant practices; and a $2.2 million reduction to total revenue due to the purchase accounting for ChinaHR. Offsetting these adjustments were $10.0 million of reimbursements from former Company officers related to the stock option settlement announced on July 31, 2008. As a result, the Company recorded a pre-tax pro forma benefit to income of $1.3 million. These pro forma adjustments are described in the "Notes Regarding the Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and are reconciled to the GAAP measure in the accompanying tables.

CHINAHR

On October 8, 2008, Monster completed the acquisition of ChinaHR, which is consolidated in the Company's quarterly financial results, and is included as a component of the Careers - International operating segment. Monster has recorded a $2.2 million purchase accounting adjustment to reduce revenue, which is reflected as a pro forma adjustment in reconciling the Company's non-GAAP results. For the fourth quarter of 2008, ChinaHR generated $11.1 million of non-GAAP revenue and posted an after-tax loss of $3.7 million, or a $0.03 loss per diluted share.

SEGMENTS

Careers non-GAAP revenue declined 18% to $260 million compared with last year's fourth quarter. Careers - International non-GAAP revenue was $125 million, a 13% decline over the prior year period, or an 8% decline excluding currency and the contribution from ChinaHR. Careers - North America revenue was $135 million, compared with $174 million in the prior year period. Internet Advertising & Fees revenue grew 6% to $33 million over last year's fourth quarter.

NON-GAAP

Excluding the pro forma adjustments and the financial results of ChinaHR, the Company generated revenue of $282 million and $235 million of operating expenses, representing the lowest quarterly expense level since the fourth quarter of 2006. In last year's fourth quarter, revenue was $348 million and operating expenses were $272 million. Income from continuing operations was $32 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, compared to $53 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, in the prior year.

LIQUIDITY & BALANCE SHEET

Monster ended 2008 with total available liquidity of $512 million. As of year-end, the Company had cash and marketable securities of $314 million and $198 million available to borrow under its credit facilities, providing significant financial liquidity.

During the quarter, the Company paid approximately $36 million, which was previously accrued, to settle certain litigation related to historical stock option practices. Prior to this one-time payment, the Company generated $21 million from operating activities, compared to $64 million generated in the prior year period.

During the fourth quarter Monster deployed its capital in a number of strategic areas. In October 2008, the Company purchased the remaining 55% interest in ChinaHR for $174 million. The Company also had net repayments of $193 million under its existing credit facilities. Capital expenditures were $22 million, reflecting the Company's strategic investments in technology and infrastructure. Approximately $90 million of auction rate securities are classified as a long-term asset on the consolidated balance sheet, and are included in the cash and securities balance as of December 31, 2008. As a result, the Company ended the quarter with net cash and securities of $259 million, after accounting for $55 million of total debt.

The Company did not repurchase shares during the fourth quarter under its stock repurchase program. Monster Worldwide's deferred revenue balance at December 31, 2008 was $414 million, reflecting global economic weakness, compared with last year's fourth quarter balance of $524 million, and $412 million reported for the third quarter of 2008.

Sal Iannuzzi, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Monster Worldwide, said, "During the quarter we operated in a sharply deepening economic recession that significantly impacted demand worldwide for online recruitment services. As the quarter progressed, we took swift and decisive action to reduce operating expenses without compromising our strategic investments."

In commenting on the new seeker experience, Mr. Iannuzzi said, "We are extremely proud that we successfully delivered on our commitment to provide industry leading products to our global customers and millions of job seekers. On January 10, 2009, we unveiled a new seeker experience across 24 countries, an unprecedented feat in our industry. Seekers are now experiencing a personal, relevant and engaging site that provides valuable tools to help them find the right job and manage their career goals."

GAAP Full Year Results

Monster Worldwide reported total revenue of $1.34 billion for the year ended December 31, 2008, a 1% increase compared to $1.32 billion in the comparable period last year. Careers revenue was $1.21 billion compared with $1.20 billion in the 2007 period. Internet Advertising & Fees reported revenue of $130 million, a slight increase over the prior year period. The Company reported income from continuing operations of $114 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, compared to $150 million or $1.15 per diluted share in the prior year period.

Mr. Iannuzzi concluded, "The quarter continued a year of many accomplishments as we made significant strides towards the transformation to the 'new' Monster. In addition to our successful product launch on January 10th, we rebuilt our technology platform, expanded our sales coverage and extended our global presence in key international markets. These achievements were all accomplished while we significantly reduced our cost base in an extremely challenging operating environment. We are fortunate to enter 2009 with a strong net cash position and a solid, liquid balance sheet to support our business plan and growth initiatives. We are carefully monitoring our customers' needs and are in an excellent position to take appropriate action in response to the evolving global economy. Our strong fundamentals, now augmented by these new products, position us well to gain market share during an economic recovery."

Supplemental Financial Information

The Company has made available certain supplemental financial information, in a separate document that can be accessed directly at http://corporate.monster.com/Q408.pdf or through the Company's Investor Relations website at http://ir.monster.com.

Conference Call Information

Fourth quarter 2008 results will be discussed on Monster Worldwide's quarterly conference call taking place on January 29, 2009 at 5:00 PM EST. To join the conference call, please dial (888) 551-5973 at 4:50 PM EST and reference conference ID# 81751364. For those outside the United States, please dial (706) 643-3467 and reference the same conference ID#. The call will begin promptly at 5:00 PM EST. Individuals can also access Monster Worldwide's quarterly conference call online through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://ir.monster.com. For a replay of the call, please dial (800) 642-1687 or outside the United States dial (706) 645-9291 and reference ID #81751364. This number is valid until midnight on February 5, 2009.

About Monster Worldwide

Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: MWW), parent company of Monster(R), the premier global online employment solution for more than a decade, strives to inspire people to improve their lives. With a local presence in key markets in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America, Monster works for everyone by connecting employers with quality job seekers at all levels and by providing personalized career advice to consumers globally. Through online media sites and services, Monster delivers vast, highly targeted audiences to advertisers. Monster Worldwide is a member of the S&P 500 index. To learn more about Monster's industry-leading products and services, visit www.monster.com.

Notes Regarding the Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company has provided certain non-GAAP financial information as additional information for its operating results. These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and may be different from non-GAAP measures reported by other companies. The Company believes that its presentation of non-GAAP measures provides useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to its financial condition and results of operations.

Non-GAAP revenue, operating expenses, operating income, operating margin, income from continuing operations and diluted earnings per share all exclude certain pro forma adjustments including: costs associated with the Company's historical stock option grant practices, related litigation and potential fines or settlements; severance costs for former executive officers incurred in the second quarter of 2007; costs related to the measures taken by the Company in response to a security breach in August 2007; the strategic restructuring actions initiated in the third quarter of 2007; and the fair value adjustment to deferred revenue in connection with the acquisition of ChinaHR. Additionally, the Company is presenting its non-GAAP consolidated results, both inclusive and exclusive of the fourth quarter ChinaHR results (utilizing a 25% effective tax rate, which is the statutory rate in China). The Company uses these non-GAAP measures for reviewing the ongoing results of the Company's core business operations and in certain instances, for measuring performance under certain of the Company's incentive compensation plans. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Operating income before depreciation and amortization ("OIBDA") is defined as income from operations before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, amortization of stock based compensation and non-cash costs incurred in connection with the Company's restructuring program. The Company considers OIBDA to be an important indicator of its operational strength. This measure eliminates the effects of depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, amortization of stock based compensation and non-cash restructuring costs from period to period, which the Company believes is useful to management and investors in evaluating its operating performance. OIBDA is a non-GAAP measure and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures. Free cash flow is considered a liquidity measure and provides useful information about the Company's ability to generate cash after investments in property and equipment. Free cash flow reflected herein is a non-GAAP measure and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Free cash flow does not reflect the total change in the Company's cash position for the period and should not be considered a substitute for such a measure.

Net cash and securities is defined as cash and cash equivalents plus short-term and long-term marketable securities, less total debt. The Company considers net cash and securities to be an important measure of liquidity and an indicator of its ability to meet its ongoing obligations. The Company also uses net cash and securities, among other measures, in evaluating its choices for capital deployment. Net cash and securities presented herein is a non-GAAP measure and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Special Note: Except for historical information contained herein, the statements made in this release, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the Company's strategic direction, prospects and future results. Certain factors, including factors outside of our control, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including economic and other conditions in the markets in which we operate, risks associated with acquisitions or dispositions, competition, ongoing costs associated with the Company's historical stock option grant practices, costs associated with the restructuring and security breach, and the other risks discussed in our Form 10-K and our other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which discussions are incorporated in this release by reference.

MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
  2008   2007   2008   2007
 
Revenue $ 290,672 $ 347,847 $ 1,343,627 $ 1,323,804
 
Salaries and related 130,435 131,394 543,268 524,653
Office and general 61,608 68,754 282,699 268,843
Marketing and promotion 52,684 76,818 291,198 294,479
Provision for legal settlements, net - - 40,100 -
Restructuring and other special charges   3,156   5,442   16,407   16,597
Total operating expenses   247,883   282,408   1,173,672   1,104,572
 
Operating income 42,789 65,439 169,955 219,232
 
Interest and other, net   1,560   6,799   17,283   25,622
 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity interests 44,349 72,238 187,238 244,854
 
Income taxes 14,880 25,310 64,910 86,461
Loss in equity interests, net   (339)   (838)   (7,839)   (8,298)
 
Income from continuing operations 29,130 46,090 114,489 150,095
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax   (536)   (1,090)   10,304   (3,696)
 
Net income $ 28,594 $ 45,000 $ 124,793 $ 146,399
 
Basic earnings per share:
 
Income from continuing operations $ 0.25 $ 0.37 $ 0.95 $ 1.17
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax   -   (0.01)   0.09   (0.03)
Basic earnings per share* $ 0.24 $ 0.36 $ 1.04 $ 1.14
 
Diluted earnings per share:
 
Income from continuing operations $ 0.24 $ 0.36 $ 0.94 $ 1.15
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax   -   (0.01)   0.09   (0.03)
Diluted earnings per share* $ 0.24 $ 0.36 $ 1.03 $ 1.12
 
*Earnings per share may not add in certain periods due to rounding.
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
Basic   118,601   125,504   120,557   128,785
 
Diluted   119,380   126,704   121,167   130,755
 
 
 
Operating income before depreciation and amortization:
 
Operating income $ 42,789 $ 65,439 $ 169,955 $ 219,232
Depreciation and amortization of intangibles 17,517 12,046 58,020 43,908
Amortization of stock based compensation 7,224 3,728 28,692 28,181
Restructuring non-cash expenses   924   1,263   4,857   1,330
 
Operating income before depreciation and amortization $ 68,454 $ 82,476 $ 261,524 $ 292,651
MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
   
Year Ended December 31,
  2008   2007
Cash flows provided by operating activities:
Net income $ 124,793 $ 146,399
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (10,304) 3,696
Depreciation and amortization of intangibles 58,020 43,908
Provision for legal settlements, net 40,100 -
Payments for legal settlements, net (29,887) -
Provision for doubtful accounts 16,231 12,906
Non-cash compensation 29,853 28,181
Deferred income taxes 7,430 (5,459)
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets 238 (571)
Loss in equity interests and other 11,534 8,298
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of business combinations:
Accounts receivable 112,520 (67,778)
Prepaid and other 23,168 (24,977)
Deferred revenue (118,299) 80,186
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other (32,714) 51,840
Net cash used for operating activities of discontinued operations   (6,849)   (7,450)
Total adjustments   101,041   122,780
Net cash provided by operating activities   225,834   269,179
 
Cash flows (used for) provided by investing activities:
Capital expenditures (93,627) (63,800)
Payments for acquisitions and intangible assets, net of cash acquired (292,836) (2,549)
Purchase of marketable securities (183,932) (1,424,861)
Sales and maturities of marketable securities 539,286 1,514,051
Cash funded to equity investee (6,402) (10,000)
Dividends received from equity investee 1,011 -
Net cash used for investing activities of discontinued operations   -   (255)
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities   (36,500)   12,586
 
Cash flows (used for) provided by financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings on credit facilities short-term 251,971 -
Payments for borrowings on credit facilities short-term (197,893) -
Repurchase of common stock (128,165) (262,495)
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options 1,461 54,890
Excess tax benefits from equity compensation plans 1,003 13,799
Payments on debt obligations (171) (100)
Payments on acquisition debt   -   (23,362)
Net cash used for financing activities   (71,794)   (217,268)
 
Effects of exchange rates on cash (25,024) 6,567
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 92,516 71,064
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   129,744   58,680
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 222,260 $ 129,744
 
Free cash flow:
 
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 225,834 $ 269,179
Less: Capital expenditures   (93,627)   (63,800)
Free cash flow $ 132,207 $ 205,379
MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
   
Assets: December 31, 2008 December 31, 2007
 
Cash and cash equivalents $ 222,260 $ 129,744
Available-for-sale securities, current 1,425 448,703
Accounts receivable, net 376,720 499,854
Available-for-sale securities, non - current 90,347 -
Property and equipment, net 161,282 123,397
Goodwill and intangibles, net 946,881 650,685
Other assets 117,675 210,696
Total assets of discontinued operations   -   14,731
Total assets $ 1,916,590 $ 2,077,810
 
Liabilities and Stockholders' equity:
 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other $ 254,407 $ 304,146
Deferred revenue 414,312 524,331
Borrowings on credit facilities short-term 54,971 -
Non-current income taxes payable 119,951 111,108
Other liabilities 25,676 17,448
Total liabilities of discontinued operations   -   4,276
Total liabilities   869,317   961,309
 
Stockholders' equity 1,047,273 1,116,501
     
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,916,590 $ 2,077,810
MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
UNAUDITED OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION
(in thousands)
         
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2008 Careers - North America Careers - International Internet Advertising & Fees Corporate Expenses Total
 
Revenue $ 135,135 $ 122,796 $ 32,741 $ 290,672
Operating income 34,025 12,938 3,715 $ (7,889) 42,789
OIBDA 44,138 23,833 6,293 (5,810) 68,454
 
Operating margin 25.2% 10.5% 11.3% 14.7%
OIBDA margin 32.7% 19.4% 19.2% 23.6%
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2007 Careers - North America Careers - International Internet Advertising & Fees Corporate Expenses Total
 
Revenue $ 173,577 $ 143,300 $ 30,970 $ 347,847
Operating income 52,950 24,753 1,383 $ (13,647) 65,439
OIBDA 60,410 29,980 3,118 (11,032) 82,476
 
Operating margin 30.5% 17.3% 4.5% 18.8%
OIBDA margin 34.8% 20.9% 10.1% 23.7%
 
 
Year Ended December 31, 2008 Careers - North America Careers - International Internet Advertising & Fees Corporate Expenses Total
 
Revenue $ 638,118 $ 575,182 $ 130,327 $ 1,343,627
Operating income 175,255 84,727 11,666 $ (101,693) 169,955
OIBDA 211,892 119,916 22,018 (92,302) 261,524
 
Operating margin 27.5% 14.7% 9.0% 12.6%
OIBDA margin 33.2% 20.8% 16.9% 19.5%
 
 
Year Ended December 31, 2007 Careers - North America Careers - International Internet Advertising & Fees Corporate Expenses Total
 
Revenue $ 707,384 $ 488,038 $ 128,382 $ 1,323,804
Operating income 224,862 52,113 16,611 $ (74,354) 219,232
OIBDA 249,994 72,832 23,342 (53,517) 292,651
 
Operating margin 31.8% 10.7% 12.9% 16.6%
OIBDA margin 35.3% 14.9% 18.2% 22.1%
MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
UNAUDITED NON-GAAP STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND RECONCILIATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2008 For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2007
As Reported Proforma Adjustments Consolidated Non-GAAP ChinaHR Non-GAAP Proforma Monster Proforma Non-GAAP As Reported Proforma Adjustments Non-GAAP
 
Revenue $ 290,672 2,213 a $ 292,885 $ 11,116 $ 281,769 $ 347,847 - $ 347,847
 
Salaries and related 130,435 - 130,435 5,866 124,569 131,394 - 131,394
Office and general 61,608 6,682 b 68,290 4,136 64,154 68,754 (4,781) b 63,973
Marketing and promotion 52,684 - 52,684 5,989 46,695 76,818 - 76,818
Provision for legal settlements, net - - - - - - - -
Restructuring and other special charges   3,156   (3,156) d   -   -   -   5,442   (5,442) d   -
Total operating expenses   247,883   3,526   251,409   15,991   235,418   282,408   (10,223)   272,185
Operating income 42,789 (1,313) 41,476 (4,875) 46,351 65,439 10,223 75,662
Operating margin 14.7% 14.2% 16.4% 18.8% 21.8%
 
Interest and other, net   1,560   -   1,560   (49)   1,609   6,799   -   6,799
 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity interests 44,349 (1,313) 43,036 (4,924) 47,960 72,238 10,223 82,461
 
Income taxes 14,880 (441) e 14,439 (1,231) f 15,670 25,310 3,582 e 28,892
Losses in equity interests, net   (339)   -   (339)   -   (339)   (838)   -   (838)
Income from continuing operations $ 29,130 $ (872) $ 28,258 $ (3,693) $ 31,951 $ 46,090 $ 6,641 $ 52,731
 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations * $ 0.24 $ (0.01) $ 0.24 $ (0.03) $ 0.27 $ 0.36 $ 0.05 $ 0.42
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Diluted 119,380 119,380 119,380 119,380 119,380 126,704 126,704 126,704
 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2008 For the Year Ended December 31, 2007
As Reported Proforma Adjustments Consolidated Non-GAAP ChinaHR Non-GAAP Proforma Monster Proforma Non-GAAP As Reported Proforma Adjustments Non-GAAP
 
Revenue $ 1,343,627 2,213 a $ 1,345,840 11,116 $ 1,334,724 $ 1,323,804 - $ 1,323,804
 
Salaries and related 543,268 93 b 543,361 5,866 537,495 524,653 (15,777) b 508,876
Office and general 282,699 (4,976) b 277,723 4,136 273,587 268,843 (28,198) b 240,645
Marketing and promotion 291,198 - 291,198 5,989 285,209 294,479 - 294,479
Provision for legal settlements, net 40,100 (40,100) c - - - - - -
Restructuring and other special charges   16,407   (16,407) d   -   -   -   16,597   (16,597) d   -
Total operating expenses   1,173,672   (61,390)   1,112,282   15,991   1,096,291   1,104,572   (60,572)   1,044,000
Operating income 169,955 63,603 233,558 (4,875) 238,433 219,232 60,572 279,804
Operating margin 12.6% 17.4% 17.9% 16.6% 21.1%
 
Interest and other, net   17,283   -   17,283   (49)   17,332   25,622   -   25,622
 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity interests 187,238 63,603 250,841 (4,924) 255,765 244,854 60,572 305,426
 
Income taxes 64,910 22,049 e 86,959 (1,231) f 88,190 86,461 21,389 e 107,850
Losses in equity interests, net   (7,839)   -   (7,839)   -   (7,839)   (8,298)   -   (8,298)
Income from continuing operations $ 114,489 $ 41,554 $ 156,043 $ (3,693) $ 159,736 $ 150,095 $ 39,183 $ 189,278
 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations * $ 0.94 $ 0.34 $ 1.29 $ (0.03) $ 1.32 $ 1.15 $ 0.30 $ 1.45
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Diluted 121,167 121,167 121,167 121,167 121,167 130,755 130,755 130,755
 
Note Regarding ProForma Adjustments:
The financial information included herein contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. This information is not intended to be used in place of the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, nor is it intended to be considered in isolation. We believe that the above presentation of non-GAAP measures provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain core operating and business trends relating to our results of operations, exclusive of certain restructuring related and other special charges.
 
ProForma adjustments consist of the following:
ChinaHR Non-GAAP adjustments are the current reported results for ChinaHR. The Monster Proforma Non-GAAP results are adjusted to exclude the ChinaHR results.
 
a Deferred revenue fair value adjustment required under existing purchase accounting rules relating to our acquisition of China HR.
 
b Costs associated with the ongoing investigation into the Company's historical stock option granting practices, net of reimbursements, and costs associated with the remediation of a security breach related to the Company's resume database in August 2007.
 
c Provision for costs associated with the proposed legal settlements related to the stock option litigation, net of recoveries.
 
d Restructuring related charges pertain to the strategic restructuring actions that the Company announced on July 30, 2007. These charges include costs related to the reduction in the Company's workforce, fixed asset write-offs, costs relating to the consolidation of certain office facilities, contract termination costs, relocation costs and professional fees.
 
e Income tax adjustment is calculated using the effective tax rate of the reported period multiplied by the ProForma adjustment to income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity interest.
 
f Income tax adjustment for ChinaHR is calculated using the statutory tax rate in China of 25%.
*Diluted earnings per share may not add in certain periods due to rounding.
MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
UNAUDITED NON-GAAP OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION
(in thousands)
         
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2008 Careers - North America Careers - International Internet Advertising & Fees Corporate Expenses Total
 
Revenue - GAAP $ 135,135 $ 122,796 $ 32,741 $ 290,672
Proforma Adjustments   -   2,213   -   2,213
Revenue - Non GAAP $ 135,135 $ 125,009 $ 32,741 $ 292,885
 
Operating income - GAAP $ 34,025 $ 12,938 $ 3,715 $ (7,889) $ 42,789
Proforma Adjustments   289   4,773   30   (6,405)   (1,313)
Operating income - Non GAAP $ 34,314 $ 17,711 $ 3,745 $ (14,294) $ 41,476
 
Operating margin - GAAP 25.2% 10.5% 11.3% 14.7%
Operating margin - Non GAAP 25.4% 14.2% 11.4% 14.2%
 
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2007 Careers - North America Careers - International Internet Advertising & Fees Corporate Expenses Total
 
Revenue $ 173,577 $ 143,300 $ 30,970 $ 347,847
Operating income - GAAP $ 52,950 $ 24,753 $ 1,383 $ (13,647) $ 65,439
Proforma Adjustments   3,532   3,946   1,275   1,470   10,223
Operating income - Non GAAP $ 56,482 $ 28,699 $ 2,658 $ (12,177) $ 75,662
 
Operating margin - GAAP 30.5% 17.3% 4.5% 18.8%
Operating margin - Non GAAP 32.5% 20.0% 8.6% 21.8%
 
 
Year Ended December 31, 2008 Careers - North America Careers - International Internet Advertising & Fees Corporate Expenses Total
 
Revenue - GAAP $ 638,118 $ 575,182 $ 130,327 $ 1,343,627
Proforma Adjustments   -   2,213   -   2,213
Revenue - Non GAAP $ 638,118 $ 577,395 $ 130,327 $ 1,345,840
 
Operating income - GAAP $ 175,255 $ 84,727 $ 11,666 $ (101,693) $ 169,955
Proforma Adjustments   5,119   11,712   1,441   45,331   63,603
Operating income - Non GAAP $ 180,374 $ 96,439 $ 13,107 $ (56,362) $ 233,558
 
Operating margin - GAAP 27.5% 14.7% 9.0% 12.6%
Operating margin - Non GAAP 28.3% 16.7% 10.1% 17.4%
 
 
Year Ended December 31, 2007 Careers - North America Careers - International Internet Advertising & Fees Corporate Expenses Total
 
Revenue $ 707,384 $ 488,038 $ 128,382 $ 1,323,804
Operating income - GAAP $ 224,862 $ 52,113 $ 16,611 $ (74,354) $ 219,232
Operating income - Non GAAP $ 236,819 $ 62,304 $ 19,803 $ (39,122) $ 279,804
 
Operating margin - GAAP 31.8% 10.7% 12.9% 16.6%
Operating margin - Non GAAP 33.5% 12.8% 15.4% 21.1%



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or
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