Filed by Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Inc.

Pursuant to Rule 425 under the

Securities Act of 1933, as amended,

and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

 

Subject Companies:

Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Inc. (Commission File No. 001-16159)

Towers, Perrin, Forster & Crosby, Inc. (Commission File No. 132-02690)

Jupiter Saturn Holding Company

 

 

Contact:

Mary Malone

 

 

Investor Relations

 

 

Watson Wyatt

 

 

(703) 258-7841

 

WATSON WYATT WORLDWIDE FINISHES FISCAL 2009

WITH REVENUES OF $1.68 BILLION AND EPS OF $3.42

 

ARLINGTON, VA, August 13, 2009 – Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: WW), a leading international human capital and financial management consulting firm, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal year 2009, which ended June 30, 2009.

 

Revenues were $396.5 million for the quarter, a decrease of 13% (decrease of 4% constant currency) from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 revenues of $453.8 million.  Net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 was $31.2 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, a decrease from $41.7 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, in the prior-year fourth quarter.  When compared to prior-year fourth quarter, exchange rates had a negative impact of $0.10 on diluted earnings per share.  Additionally, severance expense had a negative impact of $0.07 on diluted earnings per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009.

 

For the fiscal year, revenues were $1.68 billion, a decrease of 5% (increase of 3% constant currency) from $1.76 billion in fiscal 2008.  Net income for the year was $146.5 million, or $3.42 per diluted share, a decrease from prior-year net income of $155.4 million, or $3.50 per diluted share.  When compared to prior-year, exchange rates had a negative impact of $0.35 on diluted earnings per share.  Additionally, severance expense had a negative impact of $0.12 on diluted earnings per share in fiscal 2009.

 

“We are focused on sound business fundamentals and disciplined cost control,” said John Haley, president and chief executive officer.  “Our expanding margins demonstrate our solid execution in these uncertain economic times.”

 

“We are also looking forward with great excitement to our pending merger with Towers Perrin. The financial and people management landscape is changing dramatically. The Towers Watson combination will help our clients address these emerging challenges with world-class risk, investment and human capital expertise.”

 

- MORE -

 



 

Operating Highlights

 

·                  Benefits Group revenues (representing 59% of fourth-quarter revenues) were $234 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, a decrease of 8% (flat on a constant currency basis) from $255 million in the prior-year fourth quarter.  On a constant currency basis, the modest growth in retirement services in the U.S. and the U.K. was offset by modest declines in other regions and in health care consulting.  For the year, Benefits revenues were $960 million, a decrease of 3% (increase of 4% constant currency) from fiscal 2008.

 

·                  Technology and Administration Solutions Group revenues (representing 11% of fourth-quarter revenues) were $45 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, a decrease of 7% (increase of 2% constant currency) from $48 million in the prior-year fourth quarter.  Constant currency growth was due primarily to new clients in the U.K.  For the year, Technology and Administration Solutions Group revenues were $188 million, an increase of 3% (increase of 11% constant currency) from fiscal 2008.

 

·                  Human Capital Group revenues (representing 9% of fourth-quarter revenues) were $35 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, a decrease of 31% (decrease of 27% constant currency) from $51 million in the prior-year fourth quarter.  There was less demand for our services in all geographic regions.  For the year, Human Capital Group revenues were $173 million, a decrease of 12% (decrease of 8% constant currency) from fiscal 2008.

 

·                  Insurance & Financial Services Group revenues (representing 6% of fourth-quarter revenues) were $23 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, a decrease of 21% (decrease of 6% constant currency) from $29 million in the prior-year fourth quarter.  The revenue decrease was due to less project work in Europe.  For the year, Insurance & Financial Services Group revenues were $117 million, a decrease of 1% (increase of 13% constant currency) from fiscal 2008.

 

·                  Investment Consulting Group revenues (representing 11% of fourth-quarter revenues) were $42 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, a decrease of 3% (increase of 14% constant currency) from $43 million in the prior-year fourth quarter.  The constant currency revenue increase was due to increases in implemented consulting activities and strategy projects.  For the year, Investment Consulting Group revenues were $161 million, a decrease of 5% (increase of 10% constant currency) from fiscal 2008.

 

2



 

Outlook for Fiscal Year 2010

 

For fiscal year 2010, the company expects revenues to be in the range of $1.63 billion to $1.70 billion and adjusted diluted earnings per share for the year are expected to be in the range of $3.50 to $3.60.  Adjusted diluted earnings per share exclude severance and merger costs.  This guidance assumes an average exchange rate of 1.65 U.S. dollars to the British pound for fiscal year 2010 and an average rate of 1.40 U.S. dollars to the Euro for fiscal year 2010.  This guidance does not include the impact of the pending merger with Towers Perrin which is expected to close during fiscal year 2010.

 

For the first quarter of fiscal 2010, the company expects revenues to be in the range of $385 million to $400 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share for the quarter are expected to be in the range of $0.68 to $0.73.  Adjusted diluted earnings per share exclude severance and merger costs.  This guidance assumes an average exchange rate of 1.65 U.S. dollars to the British pound for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 and an average rate of 1.40 U.S. dollars to the Euro for the first quarter of fiscal 2010.  This guidance does not include the impact of the pending merger with Towers Perrin which is expected to close during fiscal year 2010.

 

The forecasted adjusted diluted earnings per share are based on management’s estimates for fiscal year 2010 and the first quarter of fiscal 2010.  The company expects to incur charges for severance and merger costs during those periods, and the amounts are dependent upon future events.  The company will use adjusted diluted earnings per share to evaluate its performance and believes this information is helpful to shareholders.

 

Conference Call

 

The company will host a live webcast and conference call to discuss the financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009.  It will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2009, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, and can be accessed via the Internet by going to www.watsonwyatt.com.  The replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the live call for a period of three months.  The replay will also be available for one week after the call by dialing 617-801-6888 and using confirmation number 39038885.

 

Where You Can Find Additional Information

 

This communication was released on August 13, 2009. Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt have formed a company, Jupiter Saturn Holding Company (the “Holding Company”), which will file a

 

3



 

registration statement on Form S-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) that will contain a joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents concerning the proposed transaction. YOU ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE AND THE OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE COMMISSION BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TOWERS PERRIN, WATSON WYATT, THE HOLDING COMPANY AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. You will be able to obtain the joint proxy statement/prospectus (when it becomes available) and the other documents filed with the Commission free of charge at the Commission’s website, www.sec.gov. In addition, you may obtain free copies of the joint proxy statement/prospectus (when it becomes available) and the other documents filed by Towers Perrin, Watson Wyatt and the Holding Company with the Commission by requesting them in writing from Towers Perrin, One Stamford Plaza, 263 Tresser Boulevard, Stamford, CT. 06901-3225, Attention: Marketing, or by telephone at 203-326-5400, or from Watson Wyatt, 901 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA. 22203, Attention: Investor Relations, or by telephone at 703-258-8000. Towers Perrin, Watson Wyatt, the Holding Company and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed under the rules of the Commission to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Watson Wyatt. A list of the names of those directors and executive officers and descriptions of their interests in Towers Perrin, Watson Wyatt and the Holding Company will be contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus which will be filed by the Holding Company with the Commission. Stockholders may obtain additional information about the interests of the directors and executive officers in the proposed transaction by reading the joint proxy statement/prospectus when it becomes available.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Statements in this press release regarding projections and expectations of future earnings, revenues, operations, business trends, timing and potential benefits of the proposed merger between Watson Wyatt and Towers Perrin and other statements that are not historical facts and other such items are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  You can identify these forward-looking statements by their use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “potential,” “will,” and other similar words and terms. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to management.  Because such statements are based on expectations and are not statements of fact, actual events and results may differ materially from

 

4



 

those projected. A number of risks and uncertainties exist which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results reflected in these forward-looking statements.  Such factors include but are not limited to the ability of Watson Wyatt and Towers Perrin to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals of the merger on the proposed terms and schedule; failure to complete the merger with Towers Perrin in certain circumstances could require us to pay a termination fee or reimburse Towers Perrin’s expenses; failure to complete the merger with Towers Perrin could negatively impact Watson Wyatt and its future operations; foreign currency exchange and interest rate fluctuations; general economic and business conditions that adversely affect us or our clients; a significant decrease in the demand for the consulting, actuarial and other services we offer as a result of changing economic conditions or other factors; the company’s ability to integrate the operations of acquired businesses into our own business, processes and systems, and achieve the anticipated results; our continued ability to recruit and retain qualified associates; the success of our marketing, client development and sales programs; our ability to maintain client relationships and to attract new clients; declines in demand for our services; outcomes of pending or future litigation and the availability and capacity of professional liability insurance to fund pending or future judgments or settlements; the ability of the company to obtain professional liability insurance; actions by competitors offering human resources consulting services, including public accounting and consulting firms, technology consulting firms and internet/intranet development firms; our continued ability to achieve cost reductions; exposure to liabilities of acquired businesses that have not been expressly assumed; the level of capital resources required for future acquisitions and business opportunities; regulatory developments abroad and domestically that impact our business practices; legislative and technological developments that may affect the demand for or costs of our services; and other factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2008 and filed on August 15, 2008, with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  These statements are based on assumptions that may not come true.  All forward-looking disclosure is speculative by its nature.  The company undertakes no obligation to update any of the forward-looking information included in this report, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed expectations or otherwise.

 

About Watson Wyatt Worldwide

 

Watson Wyatt (NYSE, NASDAQ: WW) is the trusted business partner to the world’s leading organizations on people and financial issues. The firm’s global services include: managing the cost and effectiveness of employee benefit programs; developing attraction, retention and reward strategies; advising pension plan sponsors and other institutions on optimal investment strategies; providing strategic

 

5



 

and financial advice to insurance and financial services companies; and delivering related technology, outsourcing and data services. Watson Wyatt has 7,700 associates in 34 countries and is located on the Web at www.watsonwyatt.com.

 

6



 

WATSON WYATT WORLDWIDE, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Thousands of U.S. Dollars, Except Per Share Data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Year ended June 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

$

396,520

 

$

453,811

 

$

1,676,029

 

$

1,760,055

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs of providing services:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 

217,090

 

247,653

 

936,825

 

970,236

 

Professional and subcontracted services

 

19,976

 

30,742

 

95,690

 

105,896

 

Occupancy, communications and other

 

46,179

 

59,871

 

183,433

 

208,058

 

General and administrative expenses

 

44,468

 

45,178

 

177,250

 

176,664

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

18,183

 

19,203

 

73,448

 

72,428

 

 

 

345,896

 

402,647

 

1,466,646

 

1,533,282

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from operations

 

50,624

 

51,164

 

209,383

 

226,773

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from affiliates

 

2,215

 

2,670

 

8,181

 

2,067

 

Interest expense

 

(597

)

(397

)

(2,778

)

(5,977

)

Interest income

 

375

 

1,228

 

2,022

 

5,584

 

Other non-operating income

 

1,460

 

10

 

4,926

 

464

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

54,077

 

54,675

 

221,734

 

228,911

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

22,921

 

13,005

 

75,276

 

73,470

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

31,156

 

$

41,670

 

$

146,458

 

$

155,441

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income - Basic

 

$

0.73

 

$

0.96

 

$

3.43

 

$

3.65

 

Net income - Diluted

 

$

0.73

 

$

0.95

 

$

3.42

 

$

3.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares of common stock, basic (000)

 

42,645

 

43,618

 

42,690

 

42,577

 

Weighted average shares of common stock, diluted (000)

 

42,837

 

43,710

 

42,861

 

44,381

 

 

7



 

WATSON WYATT WORLDWIDE, INC.

Supplemental Segment Data

(Thousands of U.S. Dollars)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Year Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(Unaudited)

 

Revenue (net of reimbursable expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefits Group

 

$

234,183

 

$

254,766

 

$

960,031

 

$

993,371

 

Technology and Administration Solutions Group

 

44,518

 

47,898

 

188,021

 

182,953

 

Human Capital Group

 

34,837

 

50,703

 

172,737

 

195,925

 

Insurance & Financial Services Group

 

23,424

 

29,472

 

117,159

 

118,603

 

Investment Consulting Group

 

42,006

 

43,410

 

160,819

 

169,173

 

Total segment revenue

 

378,968

 

426,249

 

1,598,767

 

1,660,025

 

Other, including reimbursable expenses

 

17,552

 

27,562

 

77,262

 

100,030

 

Consolidated revenue

 

$

396,520

 

$

453,811

 

$

1,676,029

 

$

1,760,055

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net operating income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefits Group

 

$

69,739

 

$

75,542

 

$

286,228

 

$

285,610

 

Technology and Administration Solutions Group

 

8,376

 

12,256

 

44,768

 

47,246

 

Human Capital Group

 

(5,090

)

7,482

 

11,231

 

35,067

 

Insurance & Financial Services Group

 

(2,312

)

(184

)

17,578

 

2,381

 

Investment Consulting Group

 

13,647

 

15,237

 

45,244

 

59,918

 

Total segment net operating income

 

84,360

 

110,333

 

405,049

 

430,222

 

Discretionary compensation

 

(23,138

)

(40,617

)

(167,590

)

(184,980

)

Other income (expense), net

 

(7,145

)

(15,041

)

(15,725

)

(16,331

)

Income before income taxes

 

$

54,077

 

$

54,675

 

$

221,734

 

$

228,911

 

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

Associates (full-time equivalents)

 

 

 

 

 

Benefits Group

 

3,405

 

3,290

 

Technology and Administration Solutions Group

 

900

 

850

 

Human Capital Group

 

825

 

900

 

Insurance & Financial Services Group

 

415

 

420

 

Investment Consulting Group

 

565

 

500

 

Other (including Communication)

 

450

 

450

 

Business Services (includes Corporate and Field Support)

 

1,140

 

1,100

 

Total

 

7,700

 

7,510

 

 

8



 

WATSON WYATT WORLDWIDE, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Thousands of U.S. Dollars, Except Share Data)

 

 

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

209,832

 

$

124,632

 

Receivables from clients:

 

 

 

 

 

Billed, net of allowances of $4,452 and $8,544

 

190,991

 

239,593

 

Unbilled, at estimated net realizable value

 

111,419

 

126,163

 

 

 

302,410

 

365,756

 

Deferred income taxes

 

13,739

 

18,576

 

Other current assets

 

39,619

 

48,523

 

Total current assets

 

565,600

 

557,487

 

Investment in affiliate

 

23,361

 

8,526

 

Fixed assets, net

 

174,857

 

184,684

 

Deferred income taxes

 

111,912

 

72,572

 

Goodwill

 

542,754

 

634,176

 

Intangible assets, net

 

186,233

 

236,767

 

Other assets

 

21,602

 

21,764

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

$

1,626,319

 

$

1,715,976

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, including discretionary compensation

 

$

336,952

 

$

381,784

 

Income taxes payable and deferred

 

188

 

3,462

 

Total current liabilities

 

337,140

 

385,246

 

Revolving credit facility

 

 

 

Accrued retirement benefits

 

292,555

 

209,168

 

Deferred rent and accrued lease losses

 

28,434

 

29,239

 

Deferred income taxes and other long term tax liabilities

 

14,667

 

13,430

 

Other noncurrent liabilities

 

99,885

 

94,498

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

772,681

 

731,581

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Common Stock - $.01 par value: 99,000,000 shares authorized; 43,813,451 and 43,813,451 issued and 42,657,431 and 43,578,268 outstanding

 

438

 

438

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

452,938

 

456,681

 

Treasury stock, at cost - 1,156,020 and 235,183 shares

 

(63,299

)

(13,222

)

Retained earnings

 

608,634

 

474,961

 

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)/income

 

(145,073

)

65,537

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

853,638

 

984,395

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

1,626,319

 

$

1,715,976

 

 

9



 

WATSON WYATT WORLDWIDE, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Thousands of U.S. Dollars)

 

 

 

Year ended June 30

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

146,458

 

$

155,441

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for doubtful receivables from clients

 

5,355

 

11,207

 

Depreciation

 

59,556

 

56,031

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

13,892

 

16,397

 

Provision for deferred income taxes

 

14,205

 

8,468

 

(Income)/Loss from affiliates

 

(8,181

)

(2,067

)

Distributions from affiliates

 

270

 

 

Other, net

 

(1,542

)

8,640

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of business acquisitions and discontinued operations):

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables from clients

 

57,991

 

(22,057

)

Other current assets

 

8,904

 

(1,885

)

Other assets

 

(3,497

)

37,080

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

(27,408

)

79,898

 

Income taxes payable

 

(2,262

)

(2,080

)

Accrued retirement benefits

 

(38,922

)

(61,682

)

Deferred rent and accrued lease losses

 

(805

)

(3,447

)

Other noncurrent liabilities

 

3,533

 

3,788

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

227,547

 

283,732

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows used in investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Business acquisitions and contingent consideration payments

 

(1,185

)

(138,830

)

Purchases of fixed assets

 

(39,195

)

(38,694

)

Capitalized software costs

 

(23,374

)

(21,904

)

Increase in restricted cash

 

 

(2,331

)

Investment in affiliates

 

(2,302

)

(3,316

)

Contingent proceeds from divestitures

 

4,926

 

464

 

Cash flows used in investing activities:

 

(61,130

)

(204,611

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows (used in)/from financing activities (Repayments)/borrowings under Credit Facility

 

 

(105,000

)

Dividends paid

 

(12,785

)

(12,768

)

Repurchases of common stock

 

(77,443

)

(82,031

)

Issuance of common stock and excess tax benefit

 

6,509

 

11,046

 

Cash flows (used in)/from financing activities

 

(83,719

)

(188,753

)

Effect of exchange rates on cash

 

2,502

 

(13,922

)

Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

85,200

 

(123,554

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

124,632

 

248,186

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

209,832

 

$

124,632

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

2,780

 

$

5,951

 

Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds

 

$

66,480

 

$

76,324

 

 

10



 

WATSON WYATT WORLDWIDE, INC.

Supplemental Information

(Thousands of U.S. Dollars)

 

In fiscal 2010, the Germany Administration business is being reclassed from Benefits to Technology and Administration Solutions (TAS).  The reclassified amounts for fiscal 2009 are as follows.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

Sep. 2008

 

Dec. 2008

 

Mar. 2009

 

Jun. 2009

 

Jun. 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefits as reported

 

$

237,813

 

$

239,984

 

$

248,051

 

$

234,183

 

$

960,031

 

Germany Admin reclass

 

(5,102

)

(4,560

)

(5,656

)

(4,361

)

(19,679

)

Benefits

 

$

232,711

 

$

235,424

 

$

242,395

 

$

229,822

 

$

940,352

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAS as reported

 

$

47,910

 

$

50,992

 

$

44,602

 

$

44,517

 

$

188,021

 

Germany Admin reclass

 

5,102

 

4,560

 

5,656

 

4,361

 

19,679

 

TAS

 

$

53,012

 

$

55,552

 

$

50,258

 

$

48,878

 

$

207,700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefits as reported

 

$

63,190

 

$

71,606

 

$

81,693

 

$

69,739

 

$

286,228

 

Germany Admin reclass

 

(1,666

)

(1,204

)

(2,452

)

(1,176

)

(6,498

)

Benefits

 

$

61,524

 

$

70,402

 

$

79,241

 

$

68,563

 

$

279,730

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAS as reported

 

$

12,860

 

$

14,419

 

$

9,112

 

$

8,377

 

$

44,768

 

Germany Admin reclass

 

1,666

 

1,204

 

2,452

 

1,176

 

6,498

 

TAS

 

$

14,526

 

$

15,623

 

$

11,564

 

$

9,553

 

$

51,266

 

 

Due to economic conditions, significant amounts of severance were recorded during fiscal 2009.  The company’s management uses adjusted diluted earnings per share to evaluate its performance internally and will use adjusted diluted earnings per share as the baseline for evaluating fiscal 2010 performance.  A reconciliation of diluted earnings per share as reported under generally accepted accounting principles to adjusted diluted earnings per share is as follows.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

Sep. 2008

 

Dec. 2008

 

Mar. 2009

 

Jun. 2009

 

Jun. 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted EPS as reported

 

$

0.82

 

$

0.93

 

$

0.95

 

$

0.73

 

$

3.42

 

Severance

 

 

0.01

 

0.03

 

0.07

 

0.12

 

Adjusted Diluted EPS

 

$

0.82

 

$

0.94

 

$

0.98

 

$

0.80

 

$

3.54

 

 

11