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CBIZ, Inc. 10-Q Filing Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: CBIZ, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 10-Q (Quarterly Report)
Period Ended: September 30, 2006
Business Overview: CBIZ is a diversified professional services company serving small and medium-sized businesses, individuals, and governmental entities. Operations are organized into four practice groups: Financial Services, Employee Services, Medical Management Professionals (CBIZ MMP), and National Practices. The company realigned these groups in Q1 2006 to a client-centric model.

Key Financial Metrics (Nine Months Ended Sept 30, 2006)

Note: Net Income includes gains from discontinued operations. Income from continuing operations was $22.5 million for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2006.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Driven by organic same-unit revenue growth of 5.5% and $13.2 million in revenue from acquired businesses. Key growth areas included Financial Services (accounting/tax) and CBIZ MMP (medical billing).
• Profitability: Net income increased significantly, aided by a reduction in the valuation allowance for state tax credit carryforwards and gains from the disposal of discontinued operations ($0.5 million net of tax).
• Capital Structure: On May 30, 2006, CBIZ issued $100 million in convertible senior subordinated notes (3.125% interest). Proceeds were used to repay the entire $100 million credit facility balance and repurchase 6.6 million shares of common stock.
• Stock Repurchases: The company repurchased 8.1 million shares for a total cost of $62.9 million during the nine-month period.
• Accounting Changes: Adoption of SFAS 123R (Share-Based Payment) on Jan 1, 2006, increased compensation expense by approximately $1.7 million for the nine-month period.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Outlook: Management expects revenue growth to continue in Financial Services and Employee Services. Gross margins in Financial Services may decline slightly in Q4 due to seasonality. CBIZ MMP expects modest margin declines due to postage rate increases.
• Liquidity: The company maintains a $100 million unsecured credit facility (with an option to increase to $150 million). As of Sept 30, 2006, there were no borrowings outstanding, with approximately $88.7 million available.
• Risks & Contingencies:
  • Regulatory Inquiries: CBIZ is cooperating with inquiries from state insurance departments and Attorneys General regarding compensation arrangements in the insurance brokerage industry. Management believes arrangements are lawful but notes potential future regulatory impact.
  • Discontinued Operations: The company divested underperforming units, including an accounting practice and property tax operations, which are reported separately.
  • Variable Interest Entities: CBIZ maintains administrative service agreements with CPA firms that qualify as variable interest entities, though the impact is not material.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Debt Covenants: Verify continued compliance with the credit facility covenants (minimum net worth, maximum leverage ratio, fixed charge coverage) following the issuance of convertible notes.
• Regulatory Status: Monitor the outcome of state insurance department inquiries regarding brokerage compensation arrangements.
• Discontinued Operations: Review the final settlement of contingent proceeds from the 2005 sale of the Employee Services operation.
• Stock-Based Compensation: Assess the ongoing impact of SFAS 123R on future earnings as unvested awards are expensed.
• Acquisition Integration: Evaluate the performance of recent acquisitions (TriMed Group, Valley Global, BCKW) against contingent consideration targets.