ManpowerGroup reported a decrease in revenue by 7% to $4.4 billion and net earnings per diluted share decreased to $0.81, compared to $1.51 in the prior year period. The company faced challenges in North America and Europe, while Latin America and Asia-Pacific regions showed solid demand. The company anticipates diluted earnings per share in the second quarter will be between $1.24 and $1.34.
Revenues decreased to $4.4 billion, a 7% decrease as reported, or 5% on a constant currency basis.
Challenging environments persisted in North America and Europe, while Latin America and Asia-Pacific showed solid demand.
Gross profit margin was reported at 17.3%, or 17.5% as adjusted, with strong staffing margins and stable permanent recruitment trends.
The company repurchased $50 million of common stock during the quarter.
ManpowerGroup anticipates diluted earnings per share in the second quarter will be between $1.24 and $1.34, which includes an estimated unfavorable currency impact of 7 cents and excludes unfavorable operating losses for the run-off Proservia Germany business estimated at 8 cents. Our guidance excludes any restructuring costs and any Argentina related impact of non-cash currency translation losses.
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