Form 8-K

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 24, 2007

 

 

 

KELLY SERVICES, INC.

 

 
 

 

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

DELAWARE

 

   

0-1088

 

   

38-1510762

 

 

(State or other

jurisdiction of

incorporation)

   

 

(Commission

File Number)

   

 

(IRS Employer

Identification

Number)

 

 

 

999 WEST BIG BEAVER ROAD, TROY, MICHIGAN 48084

 

  
 

 

(Address of principal executive offices)

  
  (Zip Code)   
 

(248) 362-4444

 

  
 

 

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

  

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

[  ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

[  ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

[  ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

[  ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))


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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Kelly Services, Inc. (the “Company”) today released financial information containing highlighted financial data for the three months and year ended December 31, 2006. A copy of the press release is attached as exhibit 99.1 herein.

 

Item 2.05. Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities

On January 24, 2007, the Chief Executive Officer of Kelly Services, Inc. authorized a restructuring plan for our United Kingdom operations (“Kelly UK”). The plan is the result of management’s strategic review of the operations of Kelly UK which identified under-performing branch locations and the opportunity for additional operational cost savings. The plan will result in the closure of branch locations and the consolidation of the Kelly UK headquarters operations into a single location. We expect that the plan will be completed no later than the second quarter of 2007.

We currently estimate that we will incur total pre-tax charges associated with these actions of $6 million to $7 million, including $4.7 million to $5.7 million in facility exit costs, approximately $0.8 million of accelerated depreciation of leasehold and personal property in locations to be closed and $0.5 million in severance and other expenses. We expect that such charges will be recorded primarily in the first quarter of 2007 in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The total estimated expense of $6 million to $7 million includes anticipated future cash expenditures of $5 million to $6 million.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

      99.1    Press Release dated January 25, 2007.


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SIGNATURES

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

  KELLY SERVICES, INC.
Date: January 25, 2007  
  /s/ William K. Gerber
  William K. Gerber
  Executive Vice President and
  Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)
Date: January 25, 2007  
  /s/ Michael E. Debs
  Michael E. Debs
  Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller
  (Principal Accounting Officer)


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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.                    Description
    99.1    Press release dated January 25, 2007
Press Release dated January 25, 2007

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Exhibit 99.1

LOGO

ANALYST CONTACT:    MEDIA CONTACT:
James Polehna    Renee Walker
(248) 244-4586    (248) 244-5362
james_polehna@kellyservices.com    renee_walker@kellyservices.com

KELLY SERVICES REPORTS RECORD REVENUE AND

62% NET EARNINGS GROWTH FOR 2006

TROY, MI (January 25, 2007) — Kelly Services, Inc., a global provider of staffing services, today announced record revenue and a strong earnings growth for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2006.

Carl T. Camden, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced revenue for the fourth quarter of 2006 totaled $1.436 billion, a 4.4% increase compared to the $1.375 billion for the corresponding quarter in 2005. Revenue for the full year totaled $5.606 billion, a 6.7% increase compared to the $5.252 billion for the full year of 2005.

Net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2006 totaled $24.4 million, an 84% increase compared to $13.3 million reported for the fourth quarter of 2005. Effective December 31, 2006, the Company sold its Staff Leasing business unit for cash proceeds of $6.5 million and recorded an after tax gain on sale of $2.3 million. Excluding the gain on sale, net earnings were $22.2 million, a 67% increase compared to last year.

Net earnings for the full year of 2006 totaled $63.5 million, a 62% increase compared to the $39.3 million earned in the full year of 2005. Excluding the gain on sale of the Staff Leasing business unit, net earnings for the full year were $61.2 million, a 56% increase compared to last year.

Diluted earnings per share in the fourth quarter of 2006 were $0.67, an increase of 81% as compared to fourth quarter 2005 earnings of $0.37 per share. Excluding the $0.06 per share after tax gain on sale, diluted earnings were $0.61 per share, a 65% increase compared to last year.

Diluted earnings per share for the full year of 2006 were $1.75, a 61% increase compared to the $1.09 per share earned in 2005. Excluding the $0.06 per share after tax gain on sale, diluted earnings were $1.69 per share, a 55% increase compared to last year.

Commenting on the results, Camden said, “We’re pleased that we delivered a very strong year, despite continued slowing in the U.S. economy. Our PTSA and International segments delivered particularly strong profit increases.

“Revenue in our U.S. Commercial segment, which accounted for 45% of total sales, decreased 1.3% year over year in the fourth quarter. Operating earnings totaled $36.6 million, an increase of 8.5% compared to last year.

“Revenue in our Professional, Technical, and Staffing Alternatives (PTSA) segment, which accounted for 20% of total sales, increased 1.1% year over year in the fourth quarter. Operating earnings totaled $18.8 million and increased 18.7% on a year over year basis.

“Revenue in our International segment, which accounted for 35% of total sales, increased 15.0% year over year in the fourth quarter. Operating earnings totaled $7.8 million, and increased 67.0% compared to last year.


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“On a constant currency basis, International segment revenue increased 8.4% year over year in the fourth quarter. On a constant currency basis, total company revenue increased 2.3% year over year in the fourth quarter.

“Corporate expenses totaled $40.5 million and increased 7.9% compared to last year. Operating earnings from continuing operations totaled $22.6 million, and increased 35.9% on a year over year basis.

“The effective tax rate from continuing operations for the fourth quarter was 11.7%, compared to 29.1% last year. The 2006 fourth quarter rate reflects a full year impact of work opportunity credits, which were retroactively extended by Congress late in the year. The 2006 full year tax rate of 28.7% is comparable to the 29.0% rate last year, as both included a full year’s impact of the work opportunity credits.”

Mr. Camden added, “We expect first quarter 2007 earnings to be in the range of $0.25 to $0.30 per share, as compared to $0.23 per share from continuing operations in the first quarter of 2006. Not included in this guidance are planned restructuring costs of approximately $6 to $7 million, or $0.16 to $0.19 per share related primarily to branch closings, headquarters consolidation and related severance costs in our UK operation.”

Mr. Camden concluded, “For the full year of 2007, we are initially forecasting that earnings will range between $1.90 and $2.05 per share, excluding the UK restructuring costs.”

In conjunction with its fourth quarter earnings release, Kelly Services, Inc. will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on January 25, 2007 to review the results and answer questions. The call may be accessed in one of the following ways:

Via the Telephone:

 

U.S.                   1-866-254-5941
International                   1-612-288-0337

The pass code is Kelly Services

Via the Internet:

The call is also available via the internet through the Kelly Services website:

www.kellyservices.com

This release contains statements that are forward looking in nature and accordingly, are subject to risks and uncertainties. These factors include: competition, changing market and economic conditions, currency fluctuations, changes in laws and regulations, including tax laws, and other factors discussed in this release and in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from any projections contained herein.

Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB) is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Troy, Mich., offering staffing solutions that include temporary staffing services, outsourcing, vendor on-site and full-time placement. Kelly operates in 30 countries and territories. Kelly provides employment to more than 700,000 employees annually, with skills including office services, accounting, engineering, information technology, law, science, marketing, light industrial, education, health care, and home care. Revenue in 2006 was $5.6 billion. Visit www.kellyservices.com.


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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

FOR THE 13 WEEKS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND JANUARY 1, 2006

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands of dollars except per share data)

 

 

    2006     2005           Change             % Change    

Revenue from services

    $     1,435,990         $     1,374,967         $     61,023       4.4   %

Cost of services

    1,191,722         1,156,084         35,638       3.1    
                             

Gross profit

    244,268         218,883         25,385       11.6    

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    221,631         202,221         19,410       9.6    
                             

Earnings from operations

    22,637         16,662         5,975       35.9    

Other income (expense), net

    618         (10)        628       NM    
                             

Earnings from continuing operations before taxes

    23,255         16,652         6,603       39.7    

Income taxes

    2,723         4,840         (2,117)      (43.7)   
                             

Earnings from continuing operations

    20,532         11,812         8,720       73.8    

Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax

    3,910         1,505         2,405       159.8    
                             

Net earnings

    $ 24,442         $ 13,317         $ 11,125       83.5   %
                             

Basic earnings per share

       

Earnings from continuing operations

    $ 0.57         $ 0.33         $ 0.24       72.7   %

Earnings from discontinued operations

    0.11         0.04         0.07       175.0    
                             

Net earnings

    $ 0.68         $ 0.37         $ 0.31       83.8   %
                             

Diluted earnings per share

       

Earnings from continuing operations

    $ 0.56         $ 0.33         $ 0.23       69.7   %

Earnings from discontinued operations

    0.11         0.04         0.07       175.0    
                             

Net earnings

    $ 0.67         $ 0.37         $ 0.30       81.1   %
                             
         
STATISTICS:        

Gross profit rate

    17.0   %     15.9   %     1.1   %  

Expenses as a % of revenue

    15.4         14.7         0.7      

% Return - Earnings from operations

    1.6         1.2         0.4      

Earnings from continuing operations before taxes

    1.6         1.2         0.4      

Earnings from continuing operations

    1.4         0.9         0.5      

Net earnings

    1.7         1.0         0.7      

Effective income tax rate

    11.7   %     29.1   %     (17.4)  %  

Average number of shares outstanding (thousands):

       

Basic

    36,182         35,812        

Diluted

    36,524         36,064        


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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

FOR THE 52 WEEKS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND JANUARY 1, 2006

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands of dollars except per share data)

 

 

    2006     2005           Change             % Change    

Revenue from services

    $     5,605,752         $     5,251,712         $     354,040       6.7   %

Cost of services

    4,680,538         4,402,618         277,920       6.3    
                             

Gross profit

    925,214         849,094         76,120       9.0    

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    846,198         797,813         48,385       6.1    
                             

Earnings from operations

    79,016         51,281         27,735       54.1    

Other income (expense), net

    1,471         (187)        1,658       NM    
                             

Earnings from continuing operations before taxes

    80,487         51,094         29,393       57.5    

Income taxes

    23,112         14,813         8,299       56.0    
                             

Earnings from continuing operations

    57,375         36,281         21,094       58.1    

Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax

    6,116         2,982         3,134       105.1    
                             

Net earnings

    $ 63,491         $ 39,263         $ 24,228       61.7   %
                             

Basic earnings per share

       

Earnings from continuing operations

    $ 1.59         $ 1.02         $ 0.57       55.9   %

Earnings from discontinued operations

    0.17         0.08         0.09       112.5    
                             

Net earnings

    $ 1.76         $ 1.10         $ 0.66       60.0   %
                             

Diluted earnings per share

       

Earnings from continuing operations

    $ 1.58         $ 1.01         $ 0.57       56.4   %

Earnings from discontinued operations

    0.17         0.08         0.09       112.5    
                             

Net earnings

    $ 1.75         $ 1.09         $ 0.66       60.6   %
                             
         
STATISTICS:        

Gross profit rate

    16.5   %     16.2   %     0.3   %  

Expenses as a % of revenue

    15.1         15.2         (0.1)     

% Return - Earnings from operations

    1.4         1.0         0.4      

Earnings from continuing operations before taxes

    1.4         1.0         0.4      

Earnings from continuing operations

    1.0         0.7         0.3      

Net earnings

    1.1         0.7         0.4      

Effective income tax rate

    28.7   %     29.0   %     (0.3)  %  

Average number of shares outstanding (thousands):

       

Basic

    35,999         35,667        

Diluted

    36,314         35,949        


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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT

(In thousands of dollars)

 

     Fourth Quarter (Unaudited)  
     2006    2005        Change          % Change    

Revenue from Services:

           

U.S. Commercial Staffing

     $     641,175        $     649,709        $     (8,534)     (1.3)  %

PTSA

     284,138        281,185        2,953      1.1    

International

     510,677        444,073        66,604      15.0    
                           

Consolidated Total

     $     1,435,990        $     1,374,967        $     61,023      4.4   %
                           

Earnings from Operations:

           

U.S. Commercial Staffing

     $     36,572        $     33,706        $     2,866      8.5   %

PTSA

     18,768        15,812        2,956      18.7    

International

     7,791        4,666        3,125      67.0    

Corporate Expense

     (40,494)       (37,522)       (2,972)     (7.9)   
                           

Consolidated Total

     $     22,637        $     16,662        $     5,975      35.9   %
                           
    

 

 

December Year to Date

 
     2006    2005    Change    % Change  

Revenue from Services:

           

U.S. Commercial Staffing

     $     2,524,472        $     2,436,972        $     87,500      3.6   %

PTSA

     1,137,788        1,090,322        47,466      4.4    

International

     1,943,492        1,724,418        219,074      12.7    
                           

Consolidated Total

     $     5,605,752        $     5,251,712        $     354,040      6.7   %
                           

Earnings from Operations:

           

U.S. Commercial Staffing

     $     132,191        $   118,850        $     13,341      11.2   %

PTSA

     73,776        60,866        12,910      21.2    

International

     26,680        14,485        12,195      84.2    

Corporate Expense

     (153,631)       (142,920)       (10,711)     (7.5)   
                           

Consolidated Total

     $     79,016        $     51,281        $     27,735      54.1   %
                           

 

Note:   Earnings from Operations for 2005 were reclassified to reflect the chargeback of payroll, billing and accounts receivable costs previously included in Corporate Expense to the U.S. Commercial, PTSA and International segments. This change did not affect Consolidated Total Earnings from Operations.


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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF CONSTANT CURRENCY

REVENUE FROM SERVICES TO REPORTED REVENUE FROM SERVICES

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands of dollars)

 

 

    Fourth Quarter  
    2006   2005     Change       % Change    

U.S. Commercial

    $   641,175       $   649,709       $     (8,534)     (1.3)  %

PTSA

    284,138       281,185       2,953      1.1    

International - constant currency*

    481,448       444,073       37,375      8.4    
                       

Revenue from services - constant currency

    1,406,761       1,374,967       31,794      2.3   %

Foreign currency impact

    29,229         29,229     
                   

Revenue from services

    $   1,435,990       $   1,374,967       $     61,023      4.4   %
                       
 

 

 

 

December Year to Date

 

    2006   2005   Change   % Change  

U.S. Commercial

    $   2,524,472       $   2,436,972       $   87,500      3.6   %

PTSA

    1,137,788       1,090,322       47,466      4.4    

International - constant currency*

    1,911,855       1,724,418       187,437      10.9    
                       

Revenue from services - constant currency

    5,574,115       5,251,712       322,403      6.1   %

Foreign currency impact

    31,637         31,637     
                   

Revenue from services

    $   5,605,752       $   5,251,712       $     354,040      6.7   %
                       

 

 

 

  * Information on constant currencies is provided to allow investors to separate the impact of foreign currency translations on reported results. Constant currency results are calculated by translating the current year results at prior year average exchange rates.


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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUMMARY OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands of dollars)

 

     Fourth Quarter
         2006            2005    

Sales

       $     7,733            $     8,975    

Operating income from discontinued operations

       $     2,637            $     2,458    

Income taxes

     981          953    
             

Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax

     1,656          1,505    

Gain on sale on discontinued operations

     3,731          -    

Income taxes

     1,477          -    
             

Gain on sale on discontinued operations, net of tax

     2,254          -    
             

Discontinued operations, net of tax

       $     3,910            $     1,505    
             
    

 

 

Full Year

         2006            2005    

Sales

       $     33,273            $     38,113    

Operating income from discontinued operations

       $     6,273            $     4,871    

Income taxes

     2,411          1,889    
             

Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax

     3,862          2,982    

Gain on sale on discontinued operations

     3,731          -    

Income taxes

     1,477          -    
             

Gain on sale on discontinued operations, net of tax

     2,254          -    
             

Discontinued operations, net of tax

       $     6,116            $     2,982    
             

 

Effective December 31, 2006 the Company sold Kelly Staff Leasing ("KSL"), a wholly owned subsidiary. The operating results for KSL, as well as the gain on the sale of KSL have been excluded from earnings from continuing operations. This schedule provides information on KSL's results from operations and the gain on the sale of KSL, both of which are included as discontinued operations on the face of the statements of earnings.


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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF EARNINGS EXCLUDING THE GAIN ON THE SALE OF KSL

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands of dollars)

 

     Fourth Quarter
     2006   2005
       Dollars       Per Share       Dollars       Per Share  

Net earnings

     $   24,442       $   0.67       $   13,317       $   0.37  

Gain on the sale of Kelly Staff Leasing

     2,254       0.06       -       -  
                        

Net earnings excluding the gain on the sale of Kelly Staff Leasing

     $   22,188       $   0.61       $   13,317       $   0.37  
                        
  

 

 

 

Full Year

     2006   2005
     Dollars   Per Share   Dollars   Per Share

Net earnings

     $   63,491       $   1.75       $   39,263       $   1.09  

Gain on the sale of Kelly Staff Leasing

     2,254       0.06       -       -  
                        

Net earnings excluding the gain on the sale of Kelly Staff Leasing

     $   61,237       $   1.69       $   39,263       $   1.09  
                        

 

Management believes that the information on earnings excluding the gain on the sale of KSL is useful to understand the Company's fiscal 2006 financial performance and increases comparability with prior year results. Management considers this measure, along with reported results, when it reviews and evaluates the Company's financial performance.


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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands of dollars)

 

 

     December 31,
2006
    January 1,
2006
 

Current Assets

    

Cash and equivalents

     $    118,428           $      63,699      

Short-term investments

     126           154      

Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $16,818 and $16,648, respectively

     838,246           803,812      

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     45,190           47,434      

Deferred taxes

     29,543           33,805      
                

Total current assets

     1,031,533           948,904      

Property and Equipment, Net

     170,288           165,757      

Noncurrent Deferred Taxes

     35,437           22,088      

Goodwill, Net

     96,504           88,217      

Other Assets

     135,662           87,891      
                

Total Assets

     $ 1,469,424           $ 1,312,857      
                

Current Liabilities

    

Short-term borrowings

     $      68,928           $      56,644      

Accounts payable

     132,819           110,411      

Accrued payroll and related taxes

     274,284           263,112      

Accrued insurance

     24,191           34,097      

Income and other taxes

     68,055           56,651      
                

Total current liabilities

     568,277           520,915      

Noncurrent Liabilities

    

Accrued insurance

     57,277           54,517      

Accrued retirement benefits

     71,990           57,443      

Other long-term liabilities

     13,323           7,939      
                

Total noncurrent liabilities

     142,590           119,899      

Stockholders’ Equity

    

Common stock

     40,116           40,116      

Treasury stock

     (78,841)         (90,919)    

Paid-in capital

     32,048           27,015      

Earnings invested in the business

     735,104           688,033      

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     30,130           7,798      
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     758,557           672,043      
                

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

     $ 1,469,424           $ 1,312,857      
                
   

STATISTICS:

    

Working Capital

     $    463,256           $    427,989      

Current Ratio

     1.8           1.8      

Debt-to-capital %

     8.3     %     7.8     %

Global Days Sales Outstanding

    

Quarter

     53           53      

Year-to-date

     54           56      


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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE 52 WEEKS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND JANUARY 1, 2006

(In thousands of dollars)

 

             2006                    2005        
Cash flows from operating activities      

Net earnings

       $     63,491        $     39,263  

Noncash adjustments:

     

Depreciation and amortization

     41,730        42,215  

Stock-based compensation

     5,286        3,418  

Gain on sale of discontinued operations

     (2,254)       -  

Other, net

     (405)       525  

Increase in trade accounts receivable, net

     (6,639)       (97,880) 

Changes in other operating assets and liabilities

     15,056        33,223  
             

Net cash from operating activities

     116,265        20,764  
             
Cash flows from investing activities      

Capital expenditures

     (45,526)       (28,527) 

Decrease in short-term investments

     28        1,203  

Increase in other assets

     (578)       (5,411) 

Acquisition of company, net of cash received

     (4,663)       -  

Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations

     6,500        -  

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

     (20,729)       (19,681) 
             

Net cash from investing activities

     (64,968)       (52,416) 
             
Cash flows from financing activities      

Net (decrease) increase in short-term borrowings

     (11,022)       6,833  

Financing to fund long-term investment in unconsolidated affiliate

     20,729        19,681  

Dividend payments

     (16,420)       (14,269) 

Stock options and other stock sales

     10,973        5,786  

Other financing activities

     (2,873)       1,949  
             

Net cash from financing activities

     1,387        19,980  
             
Effect of exchange rates on cash and equivalents      2,045        (3,977) 
             
Net change in cash and equivalents      54,729        (15,649) 
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period      63,699        79,348  
             
Cash and equivalents at end of period      $     118,428        $     63,699