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Jun 30, 2021

Heidrick & Struggles Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Reported record results with net revenue climbing 79% year-over-year and 34% sequentially, driven by a successful BTG acquisition and strong contributions from all regions and lines of business.

Key Takeaways

Heidrick & Struggles announced record second-quarter results with net revenue of $260 million, a 79% increase year-over-year. The company's performance was driven by strong contributions from all regions and lines of business, including the successful acquisition of Business Talent Group (BTG).

Record net revenue of $260.0 million, up 78.6% from Q2 2020 and 34.2% from Q1 2021.

Operating income of $28.7 million, including a $3.2 million restructuring charge.

Adjusted EBITDA of $37.6 million, more than doubled with adjusted EBITDA margin increasing to 14.4%.

Established On-Demand Talent segment reflecting the acquisition of Business Talent Group (BTG).

Total Revenue
$260M
Previous year: $146M
+78.6%
EPS
$1.14
Previous year: $0.37
+208.1%
Executive Search
$2.4M
Previous year: $1.4M
+71.4%
Avg. Revenue per Search
$133K
Previous year: $142K
-6.2%
Adjusted EBITDA
$37.6M
Previous year: $12.4M
+203.2%
Gross Profit
$60.5M
Previous year: $43.2M
+40.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$238M
Previous year: $219M
+8.7%
Free Cash Flow
$88.5M
Previous year: $38M
+132.6%
Total Assets
$832M
Previous year: $788M
+5.5%

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Heidrick & Struggles Revenue by Segment

Heidrick & Struggles Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

The Company expects 2021 third quarter consolidated net revenue of between $245 million and $255 million, while acknowledging the continued fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic that may impact quarterly results.

Positive Outlook

  • Anticipated volume of new Executive Search confirmations
  • Heidrick Consulting assignments
  • On-Demand Talent projects
  • Current backlog
  • Consultant productivity

Challenges Ahead

  • Continued fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Seasonality of its business
  • Consultant retention
  • Average currency rates in June 2021
  • Other factors management's assumptions

Revenue & Expenses

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