Summary
S&P Global Inc. (SPGI), formerly The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., reported its financial results for the second quarter and the first six months of 2009. The company experienced a decline in total revenue for both periods compared to 2008, with a decrease of 12.4% in the second quarter to $1.465 billion and a 9.6% decrease for the six months to $2.613 billion. This revenue drop was attributed to a challenging economic environment impacting all three of its operating segments: McGraw-Hill Education, Financial Services, and Information & Media. Net income also saw a significant decrease, with second-quarter net income attributable to the company falling 22.7% to $164.1 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, down from $0.66 in the prior year. For the first six months, net income decreased by 22.6% to $227.1 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, compared to $0.91 in the same period of 2008. The company is navigating these challenges through cost-saving initiatives and restructuring plans across its segments, while maintaining a strong liquidity position with cash and equivalents increasing to $556.1 million.
Financial Highlights
54 data points| Revenue | $1.47B |
| Cost of Revenue | $582.50M |
| Gross Profit | $882.70M |
| SG&A Expenses | $546.13M |
| Operating Expenses | $1.17B |
| Operating Income | $296.33M |
| Interest Expense | $18.50M |
| Net Income | $164.10M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.53 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.52 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 312.23M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 313.03M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenue declined by 12.4% in Q2 2009 to $1.465 billion and by 9.6% for the first six months to $2.613 billion, reflecting a challenging economic environment.
- 2Net income attributable to the company decreased by 22.7% in Q2 2009 to $164.1 million ($0.52/share) and by 22.6% for the first six months to $227.1 million ($0.73/share).
- 3The Financial Services segment, which includes Standard & Poor's, saw revenue decline 8.4% in Q2, largely due to weakness in Credit Market Services, although Investment Services revenue decline was partially offset by growth at Capital IQ.
- 4McGraw-Hill Education revenue decreased by 17.2% in Q2, primarily due to softness in the School Education Group, while Higher Education saw revenue increases.
- 5Information & Media segment revenue decreased by 11.5% in Q2, driven by declines in advertising in the Business-to-Business and Broadcasting divisions.
- 6The company generated $289.1 million in cash from operating activities for the first six months of 2009, an increase from $37.4 million in the prior year, indicating improved cash flow management.
- 7SPGI has initiated restructuring plans across its segments to manage costs and mitigate the impact of economic conditions, recording net pre-tax restructuring charges in Q2 2009.