Financial Performance - The provision for income taxes was $118.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $151.6 million for the same period in 2023, with an effective tax rate of 21.3% in 2024 versus 23.5% in 2023 [132]. - The Company’s comprehensive income (loss) for the period included a net loss of $5.3 million, reflecting changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss [130]. - Total lease cost, net for June 2024 was $18.922 million, a decrease of 9.2% from $20.843 million in June 2023 [147]. - The company recognized impairment losses of $10.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, and $18.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 [150]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis amounted to $144.6 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to $123.6 million as of December 31, 2023 [141]. - The Company’s total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were $140.1 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to $123.2 million as of December 31, 2023 [141]. - The company has $2.5 billion in total debt principal outstanding as of June 30, 2024 [273]. - The Company has a deferred compensation plan for certain highly compensated officers, managers, and other key employees, with liabilities recorded at $139.9 million as of June 30, 2024 [141]. Cash Flow and Receivables - Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities was $38.787 million for June 2024, an increase of 10.0% from $35.194 million in June 2023 [147]. - The company recorded cash receipts from sublease arrangements of $11.984 million for June 2024, a decrease of 6.2% from $12.779 million in June 2023 [147]. - Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2024, totaled $1.2 billion, with a potential impact of $84.2 million from a 10% change in foreign currency exchange rates [290]. - The company expects to receive a settlement payment of $300.0 million from an insurer during the third quarter of 2024 [151]. Risk Factors and Management - The Company operates in a competitive environment with numerous risks, including economic conditions, inflation, and geopolitical factors that could materially affect future results [127]. - The Company’s ability to achieve growth is contingent upon effectively managing acquisitions and maintaining customer renewals amid competitive pressures [127]. - The estimated net amount of existing losses on the Company's interest rate swaps expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months is $18.3 million [131]. - The company has limited concentration of credit risk due to a diverse customer base and geographic dispersion [291]. Operational Efficiency - The Company’s interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $9.7 million, compared to $10.2 million for the same period in 2023 [138]. - Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities were $3.944 million for June 2024, a decrease of 37.8% from $6.344 million in June 2023 [147]. - The company has established effective disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2024 [277].

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