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[Part I. Financial Information](index=3&type=section&id=Part%20I.%20Financial%20Information) [Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) This section presents Korn Ferry's unaudited consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended October 31, 2023, detailing financial position and performance [Consolidated Financial Statements Overview](index=3&type=section&id=1.1%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements%20Overview) Korn Ferry reported total revenue of **$1.42 billion** for the six months ended October 31, 2023, with operating income significantly impacted by restructuring charges Key Financial Highlights (Six Months Ended October 31) | Metric | 2023 (in thousands) | 2022 (in thousands) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Revenue** | $1,418,709 | $1,438,867 | -1.4% | | **Operating Income** | $79,584 | $231,246 | -65.6% | | **Net Income Attributable to Korn Ferry** | $44,894 | $150,788 | -70.2% | | **Diluted EPS** | $0.86 | $2.83 | -69.6% | Consolidated Balance Sheet Summary (in thousands) | Account | Oct 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Current Assets** | $1,421,540 | $1,638,669 | | **Total Assets** | $3,360,961 | $3,574,444 | | **Total Current Liabilities** | $764,119 | $976,260 | | **Total Liabilities** | $1,700,461 | $1,921,439 | | **Total Stockholders' Equity** | $1,660,500 | $1,653,005 | Consolidated Cash Flow Summary (Six Months Ended, in thousands) | Activity | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net cash used in operating activities** | $(141,896) | $(98,718) | | **Net cash used in investing activities** | $(22,306) | $(150,177) | | **Net cash used in financing activities** | $(38,649) | $(96,063) | | **Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents** | $(223,188) | $(384,170) | [Notes to Financial Statements](index=8&type=section&id=1.2%20Notes%20to%20Financial%20Statements) Notes detail business structure, accounting policies, and key financial items, including fee revenue breakdown, significant restructuring charges, and a dividend increase - The company operates through five core solutions: Organizational Strategy, Assessment and Succession, Leadership and Professional Development, Total Rewards, and Talent Acquisition. Its go-to-market strategy focuses on approximately **340 Marquee and Regional accounts**, which generate about **35% of consolidated fee revenue**[21](index=21&type=chunk)[24](index=24&type=chunk) Fee Revenue by Industry (Three Months Ended Oct 31, 2023) | Industry | Fee Revenue (in thousands) | Percentage | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Industrial | $204,931 | 29.1% | | Life Sciences/Healthcare | $123,865 | 17.6% | | Financial Services | $122,048 | 17.3% | | Technology | $98,129 | 13.9% | | Consumer Goods | $96,996 | 13.8% | | Education/Non–Profit/General | $58,034 | 8.3% | - In Q2 FY24, the company initiated a restructuring plan due to the challenging macroeconomic environment, resulting in charges of **$63.5 million** for severance related to position eliminations across all business lines[124](index=124&type=chunk) - On December 5, 2023, the Board of Directors approved an **83% increase** in the quarterly dividend to **$0.33 per share**, payable on January 12, 2024[127](index=127&type=chunk) [Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=31&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses financial results, noting a fee revenue decrease, a net loss due to restructuring, and a strong liquidity position with ongoing capital returns [Results of Operations](index=34&type=section&id=2.1%20Results%20of%20Operations) Fee revenue decreased **3%** to **$704.0 million** due to talent acquisition slowdowns, resulting in a **$1.7 million** net loss primarily from restructuring charges - A workforce reduction plan was initiated on October 23, 2023, affecting approximately **8% of employees**, expected to reduce annualized costs by **$110-$120 million**. This resulted in a **$63.5 million** restructuring charge in Q2 FY24[137](index=137&type=chunk) Fee Revenue by Segment (Three Months Ended Oct 31, $ in millions) | Segment | Q2 FY24 | Q2 FY23 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Consulting | $177.8 | $173.1 | +3% | | Digital | $97.1 | $94.3 | +3% | | Executive Search | $203.0 | $218.4 | -7% | | Professional Search & Interim | $138.4 | $134.7 | +3% | | RPO | $87.7 | $107.3 | -18% | | **Total** | **$704.0** | **$727.8** | **-3%** | Adjusted EBITDA by Segment (Three Months Ended Oct 31, $ in millions) | Segment | Q2 FY24 | Q2 FY23 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Consulting | $28.9 | $31.1 | -7% | | Digital | $29.0 | $27.5 | +5% | | Executive Search | $39.7 | $54.5 | -27% | | Professional Search & Interim | $25.6 | $32.5 | -21% | | RPO | $8.9 | $16.0 | -44% | | **Consolidated** | **$98.5** | **$131.1** | **-25%** | [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=49&type=section&id=2.2%20Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) The company maintains strong liquidity with **$843.8 million** in cash and marketable securities, actively returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases - As of October 31, 2023, the company had **$843.8 million** in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities[254](index=254&type=chunk) - The company has a **$400 million** principal amount of **4.625% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2027** and a **$650 million** revolving credit facility maturing in 2027, with no outstanding balance on the revolver as of October 31, 2023[248](index=248&type=chunk)[249](index=249&type=chunk) - The share repurchase program has **$226.7 million** remaining available as of October 31, 2023. The company repurchased **$8.6 million** of stock in the six months ended October 31, 2023[252](index=252&type=chunk) [Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=51&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company faces market risks from foreign currency fluctuations and interest rate changes, with potential **$11.3 million** impact from currency shifts - The company's main market risks are foreign currency fluctuations and interest rate changes[264](index=264&type=chunk) - A hypothetical **10% increase or decrease** in the value of key foreign currencies against the U.S. Dollar could result in a foreign exchange gain or loss of **$11.3 million**[267](index=267&type=chunk) - Interest rate risk is primarily related to the variable-rate Credit Facilities, which had no outstanding balance as of October 31, 2023, and borrowings against COLI contracts[268](index=268&type=chunk)[269](index=269&type=chunk) [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=52&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of October 31, 2023, with no material changes to internal controls - The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of October 31, 2023[270](index=270&type=chunk) - No changes in internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal controls[270](index=270&type=chunk) [Part II. Other Information](index=53&type=section&id=Part%20II.%20Other%20Information) [Item 1. Legal Proceedings](index=53&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings expected to materially adversely affect its business or financial condition - As of the report date, Korn Ferry is not engaged in any legal proceedings expected to have a material adverse effect on the company[272](index=272&type=chunk) [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=53&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) No material changes have occurred to the risk factors previously disclosed in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K - No material changes have occurred to the risk factors described in the company's Form 10-K[273](index=273&type=chunk) [Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=53&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company repurchased **92,500** shares for **$4.4 million** during the quarter, with **$226.7 million** remaining for future repurchases Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (Quarter Ended Oct 31, 2023) | Period | Total Shares Purchased | Avg. Price Paid | Shares Purchased (Public Program) | Remaining Authorization | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Aug 2023 | — | — | — | $231.0M | | Sep 2023 | 7,615 | $47.92 | — | $231.0M | | Oct 2023 | 100,348 | $47.45 | 92,500 | $226.7M | - The share repurchase program has no expiration date. As of October 31, 2023, **$226.7 million** was available for repurchases[274](index=274&type=chunk) [Item 5. Other Information](index=53&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) No director or Section 16 officer adopted or terminated any Rule 10b5-1 or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements during the quarter - No director or Section 16 officer adopted or terminated any Rule 10b5-1 or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements during the quarter[275](index=275&type=chunk) [Item 6. Exhibits](index=54&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including CEO and CFO certifications and Inline XBRL documents - Key exhibits filed include CEO and CFO certifications pursuant to the Exchange Act and Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and Inline XBRL data files[276](index=276&type=chunk)

Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript December 6, 2023 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Gary Burnison - CEO Bob Rozek - CFO, EVP and Chief Corporate Officer Gregg Kvochak - SVP Business Development & Analytics Tiffany Louder - VP, IR Conference Call Participants George Tong - Goldman Sachs Mark Marcon - Baird Tobey Sommer - Truist Securities Trevor Romeo - William Blair Josh Chan - UBS Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by and welcome to the Korn Ferry Second Quarter Fisc ...

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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 July 31, 2023 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _________ to ___________ Commission File Number 001-14505 KORN FERRY (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) (State or Other Jurisdiction of Inc ...

Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call June 27, 2023 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Gary Burnison - Chief Executive Officer Bob Rozek - Chief Financial Officer Gregg Kvochak - Senior Vice President, Investor Relations Tiffany Louder - Vice President, Investor Relations Conference Call Participants George Tong - Goldman Sachs Jasper Bibb - Truist Securities Trevor Romeo - William Blair Marc Riddick - Sidoti Andre Childress - Baird Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by, an ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K (Mark One) þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2023 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ____to _____ Commission File Number 001-14505 KORN FERRY (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organ ...