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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED): DECEMBER 14, 2000
TMP WORLDWIDE INC.
(Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 0-21571 13-3906555
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
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622 THIRD AVENUE
New York, NY 10017
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE (212) 351-7000
NONE
(Former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
TMP Worldwide Inc. (the "Company") reaffirms its business outlook as
provided in the Company's press release for the third quarter ended September
30, 2000 and the 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
November 13, 2000 and that its market leading portfolio of on-line and off-line
services, combined with its geographic diversification continue to position the
Company strongly for the fourth quarter of 2000 and for the total year 2001. The
Company reiterates its Interactive and total Company commissions & fees growth
guidance for these periods which was based on the Company's Form 10-Q financial
statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 and all acquisitions
completed through November 7, 2000, including Jobtrak Corporation.
Furthermore, reflecting the effects of acquisitions made after November 7,
2000 through December 8, 2000, primarily in the Selection & Temporary
Contracting segment, including People.com Consultants, Inc. and SPEC Group
Holdings, Inc., the Company is now comfortable with an increase in fourth
quarter 2000 diluted adjusted earnings per share estimates to $0.31, which is up
from the previously disclosed $0.30. In addition, the Company is also
comfortable with an increase in annual diluted adjusted earnings per share
estimates for the total year 2001 in the range of $1.38 to $1.42, which is up
from the previously disclosed range of $1.36 to $1.40 per share. Considering the
seasonal nature of our businesses, the estimated diluted adjusted earnings per
share by quarter for 2001 will now range between $0.14 to $0.15 for the first
quarter ending March 31; $0.30 to $0.31 for the second quarter ending June 30;
$0.46 to $0.47 for the third quarter ending September 30, which is up from the
previously disclosed range of $0.45 to $0.46; and $0.48 to $0.49 for the fourth
quarter ending December 31 of 2001, which is up from the previously disclosed
range of $0.47 to $0.48.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS DISCLOSURE
The statements above are based on current expectations. These statements are
forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. These statements do
not reflect the potential impact of any mergers, acquisitions, or other business
combinations completed after December 8, 2000. These statements also exclude
merger and integration expenses and restructuring costs incurred in connection
with companies acquired using the poolings of interests method of accounting.
Note that quarterly results are anticipated to reflect the seasonal nature of
our businesses.
By including any information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, the Company
does not necessarily acknowledge that the information is material.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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TMP WORLDWIDE INC. (Registrant)
By: /s/ BART CATALANE
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Bart Catalane
Chief Financial Officer
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Dated: December 14, 2000
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