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Dec 31, 2021

Heidrick & Struggles Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Heidrick & Struggles' Q4 2021 performance was marked by record net revenue and profitability, driven by growth across all regions and business segments.

Key Takeaways

Heidrick & Struggles reported a record quarterly net revenue of $285.5 million, a 77% increase year-over-year. The company's operating income grew significantly, with adjusted EBITDA reaching $36.8 million. This performance was fueled by strong growth in Executive Search, Heidrick Consulting, and the addition of On-Demand Talent.

Net revenue reached a record $285.5 million, up 77% year-over-year.

Operating income increased to $16.6 million, with adjusted operating income at $28.0 million.

Net income climbed to $12.5 million, and adjusted diluted earnings per share rose to $1.02.

Adjusted EBITDA was $36.8 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.9%.

Total Revenue
$286M
Previous year: $161M
+77.4%
EPS
$1.02
Previous year: $0.59
+72.9%
Executive Search
$2.7M
Previous year: $1.6M
+68.8%
Avg. Revenue per Search
$144K
Previous year: $125K
+15.1%
Adjusted EBITDA
$36.8M
Previous year: $18.4M
+100.5%
Gross Profit
$65.1M
Previous year: $41.4M
+57.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$545M
Previous year: $316M
+72.3%
Free Cash Flow
$204M
Previous year: $96.1M
+112.7%
Total Assets
$1.11B
Previous year: $788M
+40.5%

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Heidrick & Struggles Revenue by Segment

Heidrick & Struggles Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

The Company expects 2022 first quarter consolidated net revenue of between $270 million and $280 million, while acknowledging the continued fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic and instability in Ukraine and Russia that may impact quarterly results.

Positive Outlook

  • Anticipated volume of new Executive Search confirmations
  • Heidrick Consulting assignments
  • On-Demand Talent projects and the current backlog
  • Consultant productivity
  • Consultant retention

Challenges Ahead

  • Continued fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Instability in Ukraine and Russia that may impact quarterly results
  • Based on the average currency rates in December 2021
  • Seasonality of the business
  • Management's assumptions

Revenue & Expenses

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