UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2022
 
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Commission file number: 001-35636
 
ASGN Incorporated
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware95-4023433
(State of Incorporation)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 

4400 Cox Road, Suite 110
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
(Address, including zip code, of Principal Executive Offices)
(888) 482-8068
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of exchange on which registered
Common StockASGNNYSE

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  No 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).  Yes No 
  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
  Yes No 
 
At MayAugust 4, 2022, the total number of outstanding shares of the Common Stock of ASGN Incorporated (the "Company") ($0.01 par value) was 51.150.2 million.




ASGN INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX
 
 

 
 
 
 


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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1 — Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


ASGN INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
(in millions, except share data)
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
June 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current assets:Current assets:Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$502.4 $529.6 Cash and cash equivalents$490.6 $529.6 
Accounts receivable, netAccounts receivable, net775.8 708.2 Accounts receivable, net843.2 708.2 
Prepaid expenses and income taxesPrepaid expenses and income taxes17.8 41.2 Prepaid expenses and income taxes17.2 41.2 
Other current assetsOther current assets16.4 30.4 Other current assets15.3 30.4 
Total current assetsTotal current assets1,312.4 1,309.4 Total current assets1,366.3 1,309.4 
Property and equipment, netProperty and equipment, net58.6 55.0 Property and equipment, net59.5 55.0 
Operating lease right-of-use assetsOperating lease right-of-use assets53.7 57.1 Operating lease right-of-use assets55.2 57.1 
Identifiable intangible assets, netIdentifiable intangible assets, net474.0 487.9 Identifiable intangible assets, net460.5 487.9 
GoodwillGoodwill1,569.6 1,569.5 Goodwill1,560.1 1,569.5 
Other non-current assetsOther non-current assets22.9 23.9 Other non-current assets22.9 23.9 
Total assetsTotal assets$3,491.2 $3,502.8 Total assets$3,524.5 $3,502.8 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:Current liabilities:Current liabilities:
Accounts payableAccounts payable$21.4 $20.1 Accounts payable$32.8 $20.1 
Accrued payroll and contract professional pay312.2 305.5 
Accrued payrollAccrued payroll337.3 305.5 
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities23.0 23.3 Operating lease liabilities22.5 23.3 
Other current liabilitiesOther current liabilities82.5 102.0 Other current liabilities99.8 102.0 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities439.1 450.9 Total current liabilities492.4 450.9 
Long-term debtLong-term debt1,034.2 1,033.9 Long-term debt1,034.5 1,033.9 
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities36.7 40.2 Operating lease liabilities38.4 40.2 
Deferred income tax liabilitiesDeferred income tax liabilities89.0 89.0 Deferred income tax liabilities89.0 89.0 
Other long-term liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities23.0 23.4 Other long-term liabilities14.1 23.4 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities1,622.0 1,637.4 Total liabilities1,668.4 1,637.4 
Commitments and contingenciesCommitments and contingencies00Commitments and contingencies00
Stockholders’ equity:Stockholders’ equity:Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 1.0 million shares authorized; no shares issuedPreferred stock, $0.01 par value; 1.0 million shares authorized; no shares issued— — Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 1.0 million shares authorized; no shares issued— — 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 75.0 million shares authorized; 51.3 million and 51.8 million shares outstanding at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively0.5 0.5 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 75.0 million shares authorized; 50.4 million and 51.8 million shares outstanding at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectivelyCommon stock, $0.01 par value; 75.0 million shares authorized; 50.4 million and 51.8 million shares outstanding at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively0.5 0.5 
Paid-in capitalPaid-in capital696.0 690.8 Paid-in capital692.1 690.8 
Retained earningsRetained earnings1,173.0 1,174.4 Retained earnings1,165.5 1,174.4 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(0.3)(0.3)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(2.0)(0.3)
Total stockholders’ equityTotal stockholders’ equity1,869.2 1,865.4 Total stockholders’ equity1,856.1 1,865.4 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equityTotal liabilities and stockholders’ equity$3,491.2 $3,502.8 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$3,524.5 $3,502.8 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


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ASGN INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)
(in millions, except per share data)
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
March 31,June 30,June 30,
202220212022202120222021
RevenuesRevenues$1,091.0 $907.0 Revenues$1,141.8 $974.9 $2,232.8 $1,881.9 
Costs of servicesCosts of services764.4 663.3 Costs of services797.8 698.6 1,562.2 1,361.9 
Gross profitGross profit326.6 243.7 Gross profit344.0 276.3 670.6 520.0 
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses212.1 164.3 Selling, general and administrative expenses220.4 176.4 432.5 340.7 
Amortization of intangible assetsAmortization of intangible assets13.9 12.0 Amortization of intangible assets13.5 12.0 27.4 24.0 
Operating incomeOperating income100.6 67.4 Operating income110.1 87.9 210.7 155.3 
Interest expenseInterest expense(9.3)(9.2)Interest expense(10.1)(9.4)(19.4)(18.6)
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes91.3 58.2 Income before income taxes100.0 78.5 191.3 136.7 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes23.7 15.4 Provision for income taxes27.4 21.2 51.1 36.6 
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes67.6 42.8 
Income from continuing operationsIncome from continuing operations72.6 57.3 140.2 100.1 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxesIncome (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes(0.8)5.9 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes(0.1)6.9 (0.9)12.8 
Net incomeNet income$66.8 $48.7 Net income$72.5 $64.2 $139.3 $112.9 
Earnings per share:Earnings per share:Earnings per share:
Basic —Basic —Basic —
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$1.31 $0.81 Continuing operations$1.42 $1.08 $2.73 $1.89 
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operations(0.01)0.11 Discontinued operations— 0.13 (0.01)0.24 
$1.30 $0.92 $1.42 $1.21 $2.72 $2.13 
Diluted —Diluted —Diluted —
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$1.29 $0.80 Continuing operations$1.41 $1.06 $2.70 $1.86 
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operations(0.01)0.11 Discontinued operations— 0.13 (0.01)0.24 
$1.28 $0.91 $1.41 $1.19 $2.69 $2.10 
Shares and share equivalents used to calculate earnings per share:Shares and share equivalents used to calculate earnings per share:Shares and share equivalents used to calculate earnings per share:
BasicBasic51.6 53.0 Basic51.0 53.2 51.3 53.1 
DilutedDiluted52.3 53.7 Diluted51.6 53.9 52.0 53.8 
Reconciliation of net income to comprehensive income:Reconciliation of net income to comprehensive income:Reconciliation of net income to comprehensive income:
Net incomeNet income$66.8 $48.7 Net income$72.5 $64.2 $139.3 $112.9 
Foreign currency translation adjustmentForeign currency translation adjustment— (3.2)Foreign currency translation adjustment(1.7)1.3 (1.7)(1.9)
Comprehensive incomeComprehensive income$66.8 $45.5 Comprehensive income$70.8 $65.5 $137.6 $111.0 

 See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 

 

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ASGN INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)
(in millions)
Common StockPaid-in CapitalRetained EarningsOtherTotalCommon StockPaid-in CapitalRetained EarningsOtherTotal
SharesPar ValueSharesPar Value
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
Balance at March 31, 2022Balance at March 31, 202251.3 $0.5 $696.0 $1,173.0 $(0.3)$1,869.2 
Stock-based compensation expenseStock-based compensation expense— — 11.2 — — 11.2 
Tax withholding on restricted stock vestingTax withholding on restricted stock vesting— — (2.5)— — (2.5)
Stock repurchases and retirement of sharesStock repurchases and retirement of shares(0.9)— (12.6)(80.0)— (92.6)
OtherOther— — — — (1.7)(1.7)
Net incomeNet income— — — 72.5 — 72.5 
Balance at June 30, 2022Balance at June 30, 202250.4 $0.5 $692.1 $1,165.5 $(2.0)$1,856.1 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Balance at March 31, 2021Balance at March 31, 202153.2 $0.5 $674.5 $975.0 $(4.2)$1,645.8 
Stock-based compensation expenseStock-based compensation expense— — 10.8 — — 10.8 
Tax withholding on restricted stock vestingTax withholding on restricted stock vesting— — (2.3)— — (2.3)
OtherOther— — — — 1.3 1.3 
Net incomeNet income— — — 64.2 — 64.2 
Balance at June 30, 2021Balance at June 30, 202153.2 $0.5 $683.0 $1,039.2 $(2.9)$1,719.8 
Common StockPaid-in CapitalRetained EarningsOtherTotal
SharesPar Value
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Balance at December 31, 2021Balance at December 31, 202151.8 $0.5 $690.8 $1,174.4 $(0.3)$1,865.4 Balance at December 31, 202151.8 $0.5 $690.8 $1,174.4 $(0.3)$1,865.4 
Stock-based compensation expenseStock-based compensation expense— — 12.8 — — 12.8 Stock-based compensation expense— — 24.0 — — 24.0 
Issuances under equity plansIssuances under equity plans0.2 — 10.4 — — 10.4 Issuances under equity plans0.2 — 10.4 — — 10.4 
Tax withholding on restricted stock vestingTax withholding on restricted stock vesting— — (8.8)— — (8.8)Tax withholding on restricted stock vesting— — (11.3)— — (11.3)
Stock repurchases and retirement of shares(0.7)— (9.2)(68.2)— (77.4)
Stock repurchase and retirement of sharesStock repurchase and retirement of shares(1.6)— (21.8)(148.2)— (170.0)
OtherOther— — — — (1.7)(1.7)
Net incomeNet income— — — 139.3 — 139.3 
Balance at June 30, 2022Balance at June 30, 202250.4 $0.5 $692.1 $1,165.5 $(2.0)$1,856.1 
Net income— — — 66.8 — 66.8 
Balance at March 31, 202251.3 $0.5 $696.0 $1,173.0 $(0.3)$1,869.2 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Balance at December 31, 2020Balance at December 31, 202052.9 $0.5 $661.3 $926.3 $(1.0)$1,587.1 Balance at December 31, 202052.9 $0.5 $661.3 $926.3 $(1.0)$1,587.1 
Stock-based compensation expenseStock-based compensation expense— — 10.3 — — 10.3 Stock-based compensation expense— — 21.1 — — 21.1 
Issuances under equity plansIssuances under equity plans0.3 — 7.7 — — 7.7 Issuances under equity plans0.3 — 7.7 — — 7.7 
Tax withholding on restricted stock vestingTax withholding on restricted stock vesting— — (4.8)— — (4.8)Tax withholding on restricted stock vesting— — (7.1)— — (7.1)
OtherOther— — — — (3.2)(3.2)Other— — — — (1.9)(1.9)
Net incomeNet income— — — 48.7 — 48.7 Net income— — — 112.9 — 112.9 
Balance at March 31, 202153.2 $0.5 $674.5 $975.0 $(4.2)$1,645.8 
Balance at June 30, 2021Balance at June 30, 202153.2 $0.5 $683.0 $1,039.2 $(2.9)$1,719.8 
 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ASGN INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(in millions)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
March 31,June 30,
2022202120222021
Cash Flows from Operating ActivitiesCash Flows from Operating ActivitiesCash Flows from Operating Activities
Net incomeNet income$66.8 $48.7 Net income$139.3 $112.9 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization20.1 22.0 Depreciation and amortization39.8 43.4 
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation12.8 10.3 Stock-based compensation24.0 21.1 
OtherOther2.8 1.0 Other5.1 2.8 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestiture:Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestiture:Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestiture:
Accounts receivableAccounts receivable(67.7)30.3 Accounts receivable(136.7)(36.0)
Prepaid expenses and income taxesPrepaid expenses and income taxes23.1 3.0 Prepaid expenses and income taxes23.7 6.8 
Accounts payableAccounts payable(0.5)(10.0)Accounts payable12.1 (5.8)
Accrued payroll and contract professional payAccrued payroll and contract professional pay6.6 19.3 Accrued payroll and contract professional pay31.9 50.5 
Income taxes payableIncome taxes payable(1.0)9.9 Income taxes payable8.0 17.3 
OtherOther(7.0)(14.7)Other(2.8)(8.3)
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities56.0 119.8 Net cash provided by operating activities144.4 204.7 
Cash Flows from Investing ActivitiesCash Flows from Investing ActivitiesCash Flows from Investing Activities
Cash paid for property and equipmentCash paid for property and equipment(9.6)(9.3)Cash paid for property and equipment(18.4)(17.6)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquiredCash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired— (85.8)
Cash received from sale of the Oxford businessCash received from sale of the Oxford business9.8 — Cash received from sale of the Oxford business9.8 — 
OtherOther— (0.1)Other2.5 — 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities0.2 (9.4)
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(6.1)(103.4)
Cash Flows from Financing ActivitiesCash Flows from Financing ActivitiesCash Flows from Financing Activities
Proceeds from option exercises and employee stock purchase planProceeds from option exercises and employee stock purchase plan10.4 7.7 Proceeds from option exercises and employee stock purchase plan10.4 7.7 
Repurchases of common stockRepurchases of common stock(168.1)— 
Payment of employment taxes related to release of restricted stock awardsPayment of employment taxes related to release of restricted stock awards(8.8)(4.8)Payment of employment taxes related to release of restricted stock awards(11.3)(7.1)
Repurchases of common stock(76.9)— 
Payment of contingent considerationPayment of contingent consideration(8.1)— Payment of contingent consideration(8.1)— 
Debt issuance and amendment costsDebt issuance and amendment costs— (0.5)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) financing activities(83.4)2.9 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(177.1)0.1 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalentsEffect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents— (1.2)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(0.2)(0.4)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(27.2)112.1 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(39.0)101.0 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of yearCash and cash equivalents at beginning of year529.6 274.4 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year529.6 274.4 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$502.4 $386.5 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$490.6 $375.4 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow InformationSupplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow InformationSupplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for —Cash paid for —Cash paid for —
Income taxesIncome taxes$1.9 $2.6 Income taxes$17.7 $17.7 
InterestInterest$2.4 $2.4 Interest$18.4 $17.6 
Operating leasesOperating leases$6.9 $8.8 Operating leases$13.6 $17.2 
Noncash transactions —Noncash transactions —Noncash transactions —
Operating lease right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities$2.5 $0.3 Operating lease right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities$9.8 $1.5 


See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ASGN INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

1. General

Basis of presentation — The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations. The December 31, 2021 balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements. The financial statements include adjustments consisting of normal recurring items, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position of ASGN Incorporated and its subsidiaries ("ASGN" or the "Company") and its results of operations for the interim dates and periods set forth herein. The results for any of the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year or any other period. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 ("2021 10-K").

2. Acquisitions
Retrospective reclassifications
In 2021, the Company acquired three consulting services businesses for $221.3 million in cash. As of June 30, 2022, the fair values allocated to the assets and liabilities for these acquisitions have been made to prior period financial statements and disclosures to present the Oxford Global Resources business unit ("Oxford business") as discontinued operations (see Note 2. Discontinued Operations). Unless otherwise noted, amounts and disclosures included herein relate to our continuing operations. Certain reclassifications were also made to prior year amounts to conform with current year presentation.finalized.

2.3. Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets

The following table summarizes the activity related to the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment since December 31, 2020 (in millions).
CommercialFederal GovernmentTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2020$778.6 $642.1 $1,420.7 
2021 acquisitions51.1 94.8 145.9 
Purchase price adjustments— 3.3 3.3 
Translation adjustment(0.4)— (0.4)
Balance as of December 31, 2021829.3 740.2 1,569.5 
Purchase price adjustments0.4 (8.5)(8.1)
Translation adjustment(1.3)— (1.3)
Balance as of June 30, 2022$828.4 $731.7 $1,560.1 


Approximately $127.2 million of the goodwill for the 2021 acquisitions is deductible for income tax purposes.

Acquired identifiable intangible assets consisted of the following (in millions):
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Estimated Useful Life in YearsGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
Customer and contractual relationships7 - 13$493.6 $283.8 $209.8 $493.9 $260.2 $233.7 
Contractor relationships445.5 45.5 — 45.5 45.5 — 
Contract Backlog1 - 334.8 32.9 1.9 34.8 31.0 3.8 
Non-compete agreements1 - 729.4 23.2 6.2 29.4 21.6 7.8 
603.3 385.4 217.9 603.6 358.3 245.3 
Not subject to amortization:
Trademarks242.6 — 242.6 242.6 — 242.6 
Total$845.9 $385.4 $460.5 $846.2 $358.3 $487.9 

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Estimated future amortization expense follows (in millions): 
Remainder of 2022$27.0 
202344.5 
202435.2 
202528.7 
202625.1 
Thereafter57.4 
$217.9 

4. Discontinued Operations

On August 17, 2021, the Company sold its Oxford business to an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital for $525.0 million. The gain on the sale was $216.9 million ($168.8 million net of income taxes). The financial results of that business are reported as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

There were no significant operating results from discontinued operations for the three months ended Marchsubsequent to December 31, 20222021.. The following table summarizes the results of operations of the Oxford business for the three months ended March 31, 2021 (in millions).:

Revenues$118.6 
Costs of services81.4 
Gross profit37.2 
Selling, general and administrative expenses29.6 
Amortization of intangible assets0.2 
Income before income taxes7.4 
Provision for income taxes1.5 
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$5.9 
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30, 2021June 30, 2021
Revenues$134.1 $252.8 
Costs of services92.6 174.0 
Gross profit41.5 78.8 
Selling, general and administrative expenses32.9 62.5 
Amortization of intangible assets0.1 0.3 
Income before income taxes8.5 16.0 
Provision for income taxes1.6 3.2 
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$6.9 $12.8 

During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2022, the Company received $9.8 million related to the finalization of the purchase price, which mainly related to the settlement of net working capital. There was no other significant cash flow activity related to Oxford in 2022. The following table provides select cash flow information related to the Oxford business for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 (in millions):

Net cash provided by operating activities$5.711.5 
Net cash used in investing activities$(2.1)(3.2)


3. Acquisitions

In 2021, the Company acquired three consulting services businesses for $221.3 million in cash. As of March 31, 2022, the Company had not finalized the determination of fair values allocated to the assets and liabilities for these acquisitions.


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4. Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets

The following table summarizes the activity related to the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment since December 31, 2020 (in millions).
CommercialFederal GovernmentTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2020$778.6 $642.1 $1,420.7 
2021 acquisitions51.1 94.8 145.9 
Purchase price adjustments— 3.3 3.3 
Translation adjustment(0.4)— (0.4)
Balance as of December 31, 2021829.3 740.2 1,569.5 
Purchase price adjustments0.3 — 0.3 
Translation adjustment(0.2)— (0.2)
Balance as of March 31, 2022$829.4 $740.2 $1,569.6 


Approximately $127.2 million of the goodwill for the 2021 acquisitions is deductible for income tax purposes.

Acquired identifiable intangible assets consisted of the following (in millions):
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Estimated Useful Life in YearsGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
Customer and contractual relationships7 - 13$493.8 $272.0 $221.8 $493.9 $260.2 $233.7 
Contractor relationships445.4 45.4 — 45.5 45.5 — 
Contract Backlog1 - 334.7 31.9 2.8 34.8 31.0 3.8 
Non-compete agreements1 - 729.4 22.6 6.8 29.4 21.6 7.8 
603.3 371.9 231.4 603.6 358.3 245.3 
Not subject to amortization:
Trademarks242.6 — 242.6 242.6 — 242.6 
Total$845.9 $371.9 $474.0 $846.2 $358.3 $487.9 

Estimated future amortization expense follows (in millions): 
Remainder of 2022$40.5 
202344.5 
202435.2 
202528.7 
202625.1 
Thereafter57.4 
$231.4 

5. Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following (in millions):
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
June 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
Senior Secured Credit Facility:Senior Secured Credit Facility:Senior Secured Credit Facility:
Borrowings under $250 million revolving credit facility, due 2024Borrowings under $250 million revolving credit facility, due 2024$— $— Borrowings under $250 million revolving credit facility, due 2024$— $— 
Term B loan facility, due 2025Term B loan facility, due 2025490.8 490.8 Term B loan facility, due 2025490.8 490.8 
Unsecured Senior Notes, due 2028Unsecured Senior Notes, due 2028550.0 550.0 Unsecured Senior Notes, due 2028550.0 550.0 
1,040.8 1,040.8 1,040.8 1,040.8 
Unamortized deferred loan costsUnamortized deferred loan costs(6.6)(6.9)Unamortized deferred loan costs(6.3)(6.9)
$1,034.2 $1,033.9 $1,034.5 $1,033.9 

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Senior Secured Credit Facility — The senior secured credit facility consists of a term B loan and a $250.0 million revolving credit facility. Borrowings under the term B loan bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.75 percent, or the bank’s base rate plus 0.75 percent. Borrowings under the revolver bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.25 to 2.25 percent, or the bank’s base rate plus 0.25 to 1.25 percent, depending on leverage levels. A commitment fee of 0.20 to 0.35 percent is payable on the undrawn portion of the revolver. There are no required minimum payments on the facility. The revolver is limited to a maximum ratio of senior secured debt to trailing 12-months of lender-defined consolidated EBITDA of 3.75 to 1.00, which was 0.960.91 to 1.00 at March 31,June 30, 2022. The facility is secured by substantially all of the Company's assets and includes various restrictive covenants. At March 31,June 30, 2022, the Company was in compliance with its debt covenants. In July 2021, the Company amended its facility to, among other things, permit the sale of its Oxford business and allow the net salecash proceeds (approximately $0.4 billion) to be used for future acquisitions and other permitted investments. With the acquisition of GlideFast Holdings, LLC and affiliated entities ("GlideFast") on July 6, 2022 (see Note 11. Subsequent Events), and other investments providedof the Company enters into binding commitments by August 2022 and completes those transactions by February 2023.net cash proceeds, prepayments, if any, are expected to be insignificant.

Unsecured Senior Notes — The Company has $550.0 million of unsecured senior notes, which bear interest at 4.625 percent payable semiannually in arrears on May 15 and November 15. These notes are unsecured obligations and are subordinate to the senior secured credit facility. These notes also contain certain customary limitations including, among other terms and conditions, the Company's ability to incur additional indebtedness, engage in mergers and acquisitions, transfer or sell assets and make certain distributions.

6. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is involved in various legal proceedings, claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that the disposition of matters that are pending or asserted will have a material effect on its financial statements.
7. Income Taxes

For interim reporting periods, the Company’s provision for income taxes is calculated using its annualized estimated effective tax rate for the year. This rate is based on its estimated full year income and the related income tax expense for each jurisdiction in which the Company operates. The effective tax rate can be affected by changes in the geographical mix, permanent differences and the estimate of full year pretax accounting income. This rate is adjusted for the effects of discrete items occurring in the period.

8. Earnings per Share

The following table shows the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in millions, except per share data).
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
March 31,June 30,June 30,
202220212022202120222021
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes$67.6 $42.8 
Income from continuing operationsIncome from continuing operations$72.6 $57.3 $140.2 $100.1 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxesIncome (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes(0.8)5.9 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes(0.1)6.9 (0.9)12.8 
Net incomeNet income$66.8 $48.7 Net income$72.5 $64.2 $139.3 $112.9 
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - basic51.6 53.0 
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding — basicWeighted-average number of common shares outstanding — basic51.0 53.2 51.3 53.1 
Dilutive effect of common share equivalentsDilutive effect of common share equivalents0.7 0.7 Dilutive effect of common share equivalents0.6 0.7 0.7 0.7 
Weighted-average number of common shares and share equivalents outstanding - diluted52.3 53.7 
Weighted-average number of common shares and share equivalents outstanding — dilutedWeighted-average number of common shares and share equivalents outstanding — diluted51.6 53.9 52.0 53.8 
Basic earnings per share:Basic earnings per share:Basic earnings per share:
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$1.31 $0.81 Continuing operations$1.42 $1.08 $2.73 $1.89 
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operations(0.01)0.11 Discontinued operations— 0.13 (0.01)0.24 
$1.30 $0.92 $1.42 $1.21 $2.72 $2.13 
Diluted earnings per share:Diluted earnings per share:Diluted earnings per share:
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$1.29 $0.80 Continuing operations$1.41 $1.06 $2.70 $1.86 
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operations(0.01)0.11 Discontinued operations— 0.13 (0.01)0.24 
$1.28 $0.91 $1.41 $1.19 $2.69 $2.10 


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9. Segment Reporting

ASGN provides IT services and solutions and creative digital marketing services across the commercial and government sectors. ASGN operates through its Commercial and Federal Government segments. Virtually all of the Company's revenues are generated in the United States.

The Commercial Segment provides IT services and solutions, and creative digital marketing services to Fortune 1000 and mid-market clients across the United States, Canada and Europe. The Federal Government Segment delivers advanced solutions in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, application and IT modernization, science and engineering to defense, intelligence and federal civilian agencies. Management evaluates the performance of each segment primarily based on revenues, gross profit and operating income derived directly from internal financial reporting of the segments used for corporate management purposes, which is presented below by segment (in millions):
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
March 31,June 30,June 30,
202220212022202120222021
CommercialCommercialCommercial
RevenuesRevenues$832.9 $649.2 Revenues$850.6 $712.5 $1,683.5 $1,361.7 
Gross profitGross profit272.6 198.7 Gross profit281.7 228.3 554.3 426.9 
Operating incomeOperating income104.9 70.5 Operating income106.0 89.6 211.0 160.1 
DepreciationDepreciation3.5 3.5 Depreciation3.5 3.4 7.1 7.0 
AmortizationAmortization5.6 5.7 Amortization5.6 5.6 11.3 11.3 
Federal GovernmentFederal GovernmentFederal Government
RevenuesRevenues$258.1 $257.8 Revenues$291.2 $262.4 $549.3 $520.2 
Gross profitGross profit54.0 45.0 Gross profit62.3 48.0 116.3 93.1 
Operating incomeOperating income17.3 14.8 Operating income25.7 18.7 42.7 33.4 
DepreciationDepreciation1.5 2.4 Depreciation1.4 2.2 2.9 4.6 
AmortizationAmortization8.3 6.4 Amortization7.9 6.4 16.2 12.7 
ConsolidatedConsolidatedConsolidated
RevenuesRevenues$1,091.0 $907.0 Revenues$1,141.8 $974.9 $2,232.8 $1,881.9 
Gross profitGross profit326.6 243.7 Gross profit344.0 276.3 670.6 520.0 
Operating incomeOperating income100.6 67.4 Operating income110.1 87.9 210.7 155.3 
DepreciationDepreciation6.2 7.5 Depreciation6.1 7.1 12.3 14.6 
AmortizationAmortization13.9 12.0 Amortization13.5 12.0 27.4 24.0 
_____________________
Consolidated operating income includes corporate operating expenses, which are not allocated to the segments. These include stock-based compensation expense, depreciation expense, compensation for corporate employees, acquisition, integration and strategic planning expenses and public company expenses.Consolidated operating income includes corporate operating expenses, which are not allocated to the segments. These include stock-based compensation expense, depreciation expense, compensation for corporate employees, acquisition, integration and strategic planning expenses and public company expenses.Consolidated operating income includes corporate operating expenses, which are not allocated to the segments. These include stock-based compensation expense, depreciation expense, compensation for corporate employees, acquisition, integration and strategic planning expenses and public company expenses.

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Virtually all of the revenues from the Commercial Segment are generated from time-and-materials ("T&M") contracts where payments are based on fixed hourly rates for each direct labor hour expended and reimbursements for allowable material costs and out-of-pocket expenses. Revenues from the Federal Government Segment are generated from: (i) firm-fixed-price, (ii) T&M and (iii) cost reimbursable contracts. Virtually all of the Company's revenues are recognized over time. Revenues by segment and by type are as follows (in millions):

Three Months EndedThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
March 31,June 30,June 30,
202220212022202120222021
CommercialCommercialCommercial
AssignmentAssignment$628.2 $531.7 Assignment$628.4 $568.1 $1,256.6 $1,099.8 
ConsultingConsulting204.7 117.5 Consulting222.2 144.4 426.9 261.9 
832.9 649.2 850.6 712.5 1,683.5 1,361.7 
Federal GovernmentFederal GovernmentFederal Government
Firm-fixed-priceFirm-fixed-price76.9 60.5 Firm-fixed-price74.3 62.0 151.2 122.6 
Time and materialsTime and materials107.0 90.7 Time and materials117.8 100.2 224.8 190.9 
Cost reimbursableCost reimbursable74.2 106.6 Cost reimbursable99.1 100.2 173.3 206.7 
258.1 257.8 291.2 262.4 549.3 520.2 
ConsolidatedConsolidated$1,091.0 $907.0 Consolidated$1,141.8 $974.9 $2,232.8 $1,881.9 

Federal Government Segment revenues by customer type are as follows (in millions):
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
March 31,June 30,June 30,
202220212022202120222021
Department of Defense and Intelligence AgenciesDepartment of Defense and Intelligence Agencies$133.6 $143.3 Department of Defense and Intelligence Agencies$159.3 $141.6 $292.9 $284.9 
Federal CivilianFederal Civilian116.4 92.5 Federal Civilian120.7 98.8 237.1 191.4 
OtherOther8.1 22.0 Other11.2 22.0 19.3 43.9 
$258.1 $257.8 $291.2 $262.4 $549.3 $520.2 

10. Fair Value Measurements

Recurring Fair Value Measurements — The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued payroll and contract professional pay approximate their fair value based on their short-term nature. The carrying amount of long-term debt recorded in the Company’s balance sheet at March 31,June 30, 2022 was $1.0 billion (see Note 5. Long-Term Debt) and its fair value was $1.0 billion, which was determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical liabilities (Level 1 inputs).

Certain acquisitions contain provisions requiring the Company to pay contingent consideration in the event the acquired business achieves certain specified earnings results in 2021 or obtains specified contract awards. Contingent consideration liabilities had a fair value of $15.1 million at December 31, 2021. In the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2022, $8.1 million of that liability was paid and is reflected in cash flows from financing activities in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. At March 31, 2022,flows and the remaining fair value was reduced to 0 as a measurement period adjustment, with no effect on results of operations. There were no contingent consideration liabilities had a fair value of $7.0 million.at June 30, 2022.

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements — Certain assets, such as goodwill and trademarks, are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances, such as, when there is evidence of impairment. There were no fair value adjustments for non-financial assets or liabilities during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2022.



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11. Subsequent Events

On July 6, 2022, the Company acquired GlideFast, an Elite ServiceNow provider, for total cash consideration of $350.0 million. The results of operations of GlideFast will be included in the Commercial Segment from the date of acquisition.

On July 27, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $400.0 million of its common stock over the next two years. Under terms of the program, purchases can be made in the open market or under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The stock repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of the Company's stock and may be suspended at any time at the Company's discretion. The new program replaces the Company's previous $350.0 million stock repurchase program.
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Item 2 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
The information in this discussion contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are based upon current expectations, as well as management's beliefs and assumptions and involve a high degree of risk and uncertainty. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Statements that include the words "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "intends," and similar expressions that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes are forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed or suggested in the forward-looking statements herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include those described in Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 ("2021 10-K"). In addition, as a result of these and other factors, our past financial performance should not be relied on as an indication of future performance. All forward-looking statements in this document are based on information available to us as of the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or the reasons why our actual results may differ.

OVERVIEW

ASGN provides IT services and solutions and creative digital marketing services across the commercial and government sectors. ASGN operates through its Commercial and Federal Government segments. Virtually all of the Company's revenues are generated in the United States.

The Commercial Segment provides IT services and solutions, and creative digital marketing services to Fortune 1000 and mid-market clients across the United States, Canada and Europe. The Federal Government Segment delivers advanced solutions in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, application and IT modernization, science and engineering to defense, intelligence and federal civilian agencies.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2022 COMPARED WITH THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2021

Revenues

Revenues for the quarter were $1.1 billion, up 20.317.1 percent over the firstsecond quarter of last year, or 18.7 percent after adjusting for the one additional Billable Day in the quarter.year. Revenues for the quarter included $40.2approximately $36.3 million from businesses acquired in 2021. Adjusting2021 accounting for the effects3.7 percentage points of the additional Billable Day and the contribution from acquisitions, the organicyear-over-year growth rate for the quarter was 14.4 percent.rate. The table below shows our revenues by segment for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2022 and 2021 (in millions).
% of Total% of Total
20222021Change20222021Change20222021Change20222021Change
CommercialCommercialCommercial
AssignmentAssignment$628.2 $531.7 18.1 %57.6 %58.6 %-1.0 %Assignment$628.4 $568.1 10.6 %55.0 %58.3 %-3.3 %
ConsultingConsulting204.7 117.5 74.2 %18.7 %13.0 %5.7 %Consulting222.2 144.4 53.9 %19.5 %14.8 %4.7 %
832.9 649.2 28.3 %76.3 %71.6 %4.7 %850.6 712.5 19.4 %74.5 %73.1 %1.4 %
Federal GovernmentFederal Government258.1 257.8 0.1 %23.7 %28.4 %-4.7 %Federal Government291.2 262.4 11.0 %25.5 %26.9 %-1.4 %
ConsolidatedConsolidated$1,091.0 $907.0 20.3 %100.0 %100.0 %Consolidated$1,141.8 $974.9 17.1 %100.0 %100.0 %
    

Commercial Segment — Revenues from our Commercial Segment (76.3(74.5 percent of total revenues) were up 28.319.4 percent over the firstsecond quarter of last year, includingyear. Assignment revenues totaled $628.4 million (73.9 percent of the segment's revenues), up 10.6 percent year-over-year. Consulting services revenues were $222.2 million (26.1 percent of the segment's revenues), up 53.9 percent year-over-year. Consulting services revenues included approximately $11.9$8.8 million in consulting services revenues from a business acquired in 2021.

All commercial divisions (IT services and solutions, creative digital marketing and permanent placement) and revenue streams had double-digit growth over the firstsecond quarter of last year with the highest growth coming from our commercial consulting, (virtually all IT services), creative digital marketing and permanent placement services. All five industry verticals: (i) financial services, (ii) consumer and industrials, (iii) healthcare, (iv) technology, media and telecom and (v) business and government services, were also up double-digit year-over-year.

Within the Commercial Segment, IT services and solutions revenues, which accounted for 82.783.1 percent of the segment's revenues in the quarter, were up 25.819.1 percent over the firstsecond quarter of last year driven by high double-digit growth in consulting services revenues and double-digithigh single-digit growth in assignment revenues. Creative digital marketing and permanent placement revenues, which combined accounted for 17.316.9 percent of the segment's revenues in the quarter, were up 41.520.6 percent over the first quarter of last year.

Assignment revenues, which accounted for 75.4 percent of the segment's revenues, were up 18.1 percent year-over-year driven by double-digit growth in creative digital marketing, permanent placement, and IT assignment revenues. Commercial consulting services revenues, which accounted for 24.6 percent of the segment's revenues, were up 74.2 percent over the firstsecond quarter of last year.

Federal Government Segment — Revenues from our Federal Government Segment (23.7(25.5 percent of revenues) were flat year-over-year despiteup 11.0 percent year-over-year. Revenues for the firstsecond quarter included $27.5 million from businesses acquired in the third quarter of last year beingyear. Revenues also included $16.0 million from a difficult prior-year comparable.customer-directed, third-party license purchase under a cost reimbursable contract that had been expected to occur in the second half of the year. The firstsecond quarter of last year benefited from higher spending levels on certain cost reimbursable contracts andapproximately $11.8 million in low margin revenues fromunder a low-margin web services contract thatresale program the segment elected not to not renew in the third quarter of last year. Revenues for the quarter included $28.3 million from businesses acquired in 2021, partially offsetting the effects of the difficult prior-year comparable.

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Gross Profit and Gross Margin

The table below shows gross profit and gross margin by segment for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2022 and 2021 (in millions).

Gross ProfitGross MarginGross ProfitGross Margin
20222021Change20222021Change20222021Change20222021Change
CommercialCommercial$272.6 $198.7 37.2 %32.7 %30.6 %2.1 %Commercial$281.7 $228.3 23.4 %33.1 %32.0 %1.1 %
Federal GovernmentFederal Government54.0 45.0 20.0 %20.9 %17.5 %3.4 %Federal Government62.3 48.0 29.8 %21.4 %18.3 %3.1 %
ConsolidatedConsolidated$326.6 $243.7 34.0 %29.9 %26.9 %3.0 %Consolidated$344.0 $276.3 24.5 %30.1 %28.3 %1.8 %


Gross profit is comprised of revenues less costs of services, which consist primarily of compensation for our contract professionals, allowable materials and reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses. Consolidated gross profit was up 34.024.5 percent on revenue growth of 20.317.1 percent.

Gross margin was 29.930.1 percent, an expansion of 3.0 percentage180 basis points over the firstsecond quarter of 2021. Both business segments and all operating divisions reported year-over-year expansion in gross margin. The expansion in gross margin of the Commercial Segment was driven by the higherdouble-digit growth of its high-margin services (commercial consulting, creative digital marketing and permanent placement services) than its lower-margin IT staffing services.placement). The expansion in gross margin of the Federal Government Segment resulted from: (i) a lower level of revenues from certain cost reimbursable contractswas driven by changes in business mix, including a low-margin web services contract that the segment elected to not renew in the third quarter of last year, and (ii) the contribution fromof high-margin businesses acquired in 2021.2021, a lower mix of revenues from low-margin services and higher profitability under certain firm fixed price contracts.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
 
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses consist primarily of compensation expense for our field operations and corporate staff, rent, information systems, marketing, telecommunications, public company expenses and other general and administrative expenses. SG&A expenses were $212.1$220.4 million (19.4(19.3 percent of revenues), compared with $164.3$176.4 million (18.1 percent of revenues) in the firstsecond quarter of 2021. TheThis increase was commensurate with the growth in the business, changes in business mix and investments to support the highincluding growth of the business. These investments were mainly in headcount, employee compensationhigh-margin commercial revenue streams (which carry a higher SG&A expense component than IT staffing and IT applications and systems.federal government services revenues).

Amortization of Intangible Assets

Amortization of intangible assets was $13.9$13.5 million, up from $12.0 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021. This increase relates to the effects of recentlythe three businesses acquired businesses.in 2021.

Interest Expense
 
Interest expense was $9.3$10.1 million and was comprised of $2.4$3.3 million of interest on the senior secured credit facility, $6.4$6.3 million of interest on the unsecured senior notes, and $0.5 million in amortization of deferred loan costs. The weighted-average outstanding borrowings for the quarter were $1.0 billion and the weighted-average interest rate was 3.43.7 percent.

Provision for Income Taxes
 
The provision for income taxes was $23.7$27.4 million, up from $15.4$21.2 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, related to the growth in income before income taxes as the effective tax rate for the current quarter was only slightly lowerhigher than the firstsecond quarter of 2021.

Income from Continuing Operations

Income from continuing operations was $67.6$72.6 million, up from $42.8$57.3 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021 driven by the growth in the business and the expansion of our gross margin.

LossNet Income

Net income of $72.5 million was comprised of income from Discontinuedcontinuing operations of $72.6 million and loss from discontinued operations of $0.1 million.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 COMPARED WITH THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

Revenues

Revenues for the first half of the year were $2.2 billion, up 18.6 percent year-over-year as a result of double-digit organic growth and the revenue contribution of $76.5 million from businesses acquired during 2021. Excluding the contributions from acquisitions, revenues were up 14.6 percent year-over-year. The table below shows our revenues by segment for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (in millions).
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% of Total
20222021Change20222021Change
Commercial
Assignment$1,256.6 $1,099.8 14.3 %56.3 %58.5 %-2.2 %
Consulting426.9 261.9 63.0 %19.1 %13.9 %5.2 %
1,683.5 1,361.7 23.6 %75.4 %72.4 %3.0 %
Federal Government549.3 520.2 5.6 %24.6 %27.6 %-3.0 %
Consolidated$2,232.8 $1,881.9 18.6 %100.0 %100.0 %

Commercial Segment — Revenues from our Commercial Segment (75.4 percent of total revenues) were up 23.6 percent over the first half of last year. Assignment revenues totaled $1.3 billion (74.6 percent of the segment's revenues), up 14.3 percent year-over-year. Consulting services revenues were $426.9 million (25.4 percent of the segment's revenues), up 63.0 percent year-over-year. Consulting services included approximately $20.7 million in revenues from a business acquired in 2021.

All commercial divisions (IT services and solutions, creative digital marketing and permanent placement) and revenue streams had double-digit growth over the first half of last year with the highest growth coming from our commercial consulting, creative digital marketing and permanent placement services. All five industry verticals: (i) financial services, (ii) consumer and industrials, (iii) healthcare, (iv) technology, media and telecom and (v) business and government services, were also up double-digit year-over-year.

Within the Commercial Segment, IT services and solutions revenues, which accounted for 82.9 percent of the segment's revenues in the first half of 2022, were up 22.3 percent over the first half of last year driven by high growth in consulting services and low double-digit growth in assignment revenues. Creative digital marketing and permanent placement revenues, which combined accounted for 17.1 percent of the segment's revenues, were up 30.3 percent over the first half of last year.

Federal Government Segment — Revenues from our Federal Government Segment (24.6 percent of revenues) were up 5.6 percent year-over-year. Revenues for the first half of 2022 included $55.8 million from businesses acquired in the third quarter of last year. Revenues also included $16.0 million from a customer-directed, third-party license purchase under a cost reimbursable contract that had been expected to occur in the second half of the year. Last year benefited from higher spending levels on certain cost reimbursable contracts and revenues from a low-margin web services contract that the segment elected to not renew in the third quarter of last year.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

The table below shows gross profit and gross margin by segment for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (in millions).

Gross ProfitGross Margin
20222021Change20222021Change
Commercial$554.3 $426.9 29.8 %32.9 %31.4 %1.5 %
Federal Government116.3 93.1 24.9 %21.2 %17.9 %3.3 %
Consolidated$670.6 $520.0 29.0 %30.0 %27.6 %2.4 %


Consolidated gross profit was up 29.0 percent on revenue growth of 18.6 percent. Gross margin was 30.0 percent, an expansion of 240 basis points over the first half of 2021. Both segments reported expansion in gross margin. The expansion in gross margin of the Commercial Segment was driven by the double-digit growth of its high-margin services (commercial consulting, creative digital marketing and permanent placement services). The expansion in gross margin of the Federal Government Segment was driven by changes in business mix, including the contribution of high-margin businesses acquired in 2021, a lower mix of revenues from low-margin services and higher profitability under certain firm fixed price contracts.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
SG&A expenses were $432.5 million (19.4 percent of revenues), compared with $340.7 million (18.1 percent of revenues) in the first six months of 2021. This increase was commensurate with the growth in the business, including growth of high-margin commercial revenue streams (which carry a higher SG&A expense component than IT staffing and federal government services revenues).

Amortization of Intangible Assets

Amortization of intangible assets was $27.4 million, up from $24.0 million in the first six months of 2021. This increase relates to the effects of the three businesses acquired in 2021.

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Interest Expense
Interest expense was $19.4 million and was comprised of $5.7 million of interest on the senior secured credit facility, $12.7 million of interest on the unsecured senior notes, and $1.0 million in amortization of deferred loan costs. The weighted-average borrowings outstanding for the first six months of 2022 were approximately $1.0 billion and the weighted-average interest rate was 3.5 percent.

Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes was $51.1 million, up from $36.6 million in the first six months of 2021, related to the growth in income before taxes as the effective tax rate for the first six months of the year was slightly lower than the first six months of 2021.

Income from Continuing Operations

LossIncome from discontinuedcontinuing operations was $0.8 million.$140.2 million, up from $100.1 million for the first six months of 2021 driven by the growth in the business and the expansion of our gross margin.

Net Income

Net income of $66.8$139.3 million was comprised of income from continuing operations of $67.6$140.2 million and loss from discontinued operations of $0.8$0.9 million.


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Commercial Segment - Consulting Metrics

Commercial consulting bookings are defined as the value of new contracts entered into during a specified period, including adjustments for the effects of changes in contract scope and contract terminations. The underlying contracts are terminable by the client on short notice with little or no termination penalties. The book-to-bill ratio for our commercial consulting revenues is the ratio of our commercial consulting bookings to the commercial consulting revenues for a specified period. TypicallyThe average duration of commercial consulting projects average length is between nine months to one year.
Three Months Ended
(dollars in millions)March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
March 31,
2021
Commercial Consulting Bookings$297.5 $224.9 $185.7 $217.7 $182.0 
Book-to-Bill Ratio1.5 to 1.01.2 to 1.01.0 to 1.01.5 to 1.01.5 to 1.0

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
(dollars in millions)2022202120222021
Bookings$340.6 $217.7 $638.1 $399.7 
Book-to-Bill Ratio1.5 to 1.01.5 to 1.01.5 to 1.01.5 to 1.0

Federal Government Segment Metrics

Contract backlog for our Federal Government Segment represents the estimated amount of future revenues to be recognized under awarded contracts including task orders and options. These estimates are subject to change and may be affected by the execution of new contracts, the extension or early termination of existing contracts, the non-renewal or completion of current contracts and adjustments to estimates for previously included contracts. Changes in the funded contract backlog are also affected by the funding cycles of the government.
(in millions)(in millions)March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
(in millions)June 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
June 30,
2021
Funded Contract BacklogFunded Contract Backlog$488.4 $529.2 Funded Contract Backlog$455.5 $529.2 $449.1 
Negotiated Unfunded Contract BacklogNegotiated Unfunded Contract Backlog2,382.9 2,472.0 Negotiated Unfunded Contract Backlog2,395.2 2,472.0 2,272.5 
Contract BacklogContract Backlog$2,871.3 $3,001.2 Contract Backlog$2,850.7 $3,001.2 $2,721.6 

The book-to-bill ratio for our Federal Government Segment was 0.9 to 1.0 for the trailing-twelve-months ended March 31,June 30, 2022. The book-to-bill ratio was calculated as the sum of the change in total contract backlog during the period plus revenues for the period, divided by revenues for the period. The contract backlog coverage ratio (backlog at March 31,June 30, 2022 divided by trailing-twelve-months of federal government segmentFederal Government Segment revenues) was 2.62.5 to 1.0.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Our working capital at March 31,June 30, 2022 was $873.3$873.9 million, and our cash and cash equivalents were $502.4$490.6 million. Our cash flows from operating activities have been our primary source of liquidity and have been sufficient to fund our working capital and capital expenditure needs. At March 31,June 30, 2022, we had full availability under our $250.0 million revolving credit facility. We believe that our cash and cash equivalents on hand, expected operating cash flows and availability under our revolving credit facility will be sufficient to fulfill our obligations, working capital requirements and capital expenditures for the next 12 months.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $56.0$144.4 million for the first quarterhalf of 2022, compared with $119.8$204.7 million in the first quarterhalf of last year. Net cash provided by operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities was $102.5$208.2 million, up from $82.0$180.2 million in
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the first quarterhalf of last year. Changes in operating assets and liabilities resulted in net cash usage of $46.5$63.8 million, compared with net cash generation of $37.8$24.5 million in the first quarterhalf of last year. This change mainly related to the revenue growth in the Commercial Segment and an increase in accounts receivable days sales outstanding.

Net cash providedused by investing activities was $0.2$6.1 million for the first quarterhalf of 2022 and included $9.8 million in cash received related to the finalization of the purchase price for the sale of the Oxford business and $9.6$18.4 million in capital expenditures. Net cash used in investing activities in the first quarterhalf of last year was $9.4$103.4 million and was primarilycomprised of $85.8 million for acquisitions and $17.6 million for capital expenditures.

Net cash used in financing activities was $83.4$177.1 million for the first quarterhalf of 2022, compared with net cash provided of $2.9$0.1 million in the first quarterhalf of last year. Net cash used in financing activities for the first quarterhalf of 2022 was primarily cashcomprised of $76.9$168.1 million used to repurchase the Company's common stock. There were no repurchases of common stock in the first quarterhalf of last year.

Senior Secured Credit Facility — The senior secured credit facility consists of a term B loan and a $250.0 million revolving credit facility. At March 31,June 30, 2022, the Company had $490.8 million outstanding under the term B loan and no outstanding borrowings under the revolver. Borrowings under the term B loan bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.75 percent, or the bank’s base rate plus 0.75 percent. Borrowings under the revolver bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.25 to 2.25 percent, or the bank’s base rate plus 0.25 to 1.25 percent, depending on leverage levels. A commitment fee of 0.20 to 0.35 percent is payable on the undrawn portion of the revolver. There are no required minimum principal payments on the facility until maturity. The facility is secured by substantially all of the Company's assets and includes various restrictive covenants. In July 2021, the Company amended its facility to, among other things, permit the sale of its Oxford business and allow the net sale proceeds (approximately $0.4 billion) to be used for future acquisitions and other permitted investments. With the acquisition of GlideFast on July 6, 2022 (see Note 11. Subsequent Events), and other investments providedof the Company enters into binding commitments by August 2022 and completes those transactions by February 2023.net cash proceeds, required prepayments, if any, are expected to be insignificant.

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Unsecured Senior Notes — The Company has $550.0 million of unsecured senior notes due in 2028, which bear interest at 4.625 percent payable semiannually in arrears on May 15 and November 15. These notes are unsecured obligations and subordinate to the senior secured credit facility. These notes contain certain customary limitations including, among other terms and conditions, our ability to incur additional indebtedness, engage in mergers and acquisitions, transfer or sell assets and make certain distributions.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

There have been no recent accounting pronouncements that significantly impact the Company.

Critical Accounting Policies
 
There were no significant changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates during the firstsecond quarter of 2022 compared with those disclosed in Item 2, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our 2021 10-K.

Commitments

There were no material changes to the significant commitments or contractual obligations that were disclosed in our 2021 10-K.

Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks
 
With respect to our quantitative and qualitative disclosures about interest rates risks, there have been no material changes to the information included in our 2021 10-K. A hypothetical 100 basis-point change in interest rates on variable-rate debt would have resulted in an interest expense fluctuation of approximately $4.9 million based on $490.8 million of debt outstanding for any 12-month period.

Item 4 Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act). Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by this report. The term "disclosure controls and procedures" means controls and other procedures of the Company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within required time periods. We have established disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 Legal Proceedings
 
We are involved in various legal proceedings, claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. However, based on the facts currently available, we do not believe that the disposition of matters that are pending or asserted will have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously described in our 2021 10-K.


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Item 2 Unregistered Sales of Securities and Use of Proceeds

On December 9, 2021, the Board of Directors approved a two-year stock repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $350.0 million of its common stock. On July 27, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $400.0 million of its common stock over the next two years. Under terms of the program, purchases can be made in the open market or under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The stock repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of the Company's stock and may be suspended at any time at the Company's discretion. The new program replaces the Company's previous $350.0 million stock repurchase program.


The Company's repurchases of its common stock during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2022 are shown in the table below.

PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or ProgramsMaximum Number
(or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares That May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
(in millions)
January169,497 $117.94 169,497 $315.1 
February194,693 $110.72 194,693 $293.5 
March325,153 $110.19 325,153 $257.7 
Total689,343 $112.24 689,343 $257.7 
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or ProgramsMaximum Number
(or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares That May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
(in millions)
April234,187 $115.39 234,187 $230.6 
May199,464 $108.30 199,464 $209.0 
June501,936 $87.96 501,936 $164.9 
Total935,587 $99.16 935,587 $164.9 

In connection with our stock-based compensation plans, during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2022, 74,08421,892 shares of our common stock with an aggregate value of $8.8$2.5 million were tendered by employees for payment of applicable statutory tax withholding. These shares are excluded from the table above.


Item 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4 Mine Safety Disclosures

None.

Item 5 Other Information

None.

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Item 6 Exhibits

INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Number Description
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.1Specimen Common Stock Certificate (P)
31.1*
31.2*
32.1*
32.2*
101The following material from this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of ASGN Incorporated, Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q formatted in Inline XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income; (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity; (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) related notes to these financial statements.
104Cover page interactive data file (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
  
*Filed herewith.
(P)This exhibit originally filed in paper format. Accordingly, a hyperlink has not been provided.

 
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 SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
ASGN Incorporated
Date: May 9,August 8, 2022By:/s/ Edward L. Pierce
Edward L. Pierce
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)
 


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