Investment in PersolKelly Pte Ltd.

9 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2021

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Investment in PersolKelly Pte Ltd.

Investment in PersolKelly Pte. Ltd.

The Company has a 49% ownership interest in the JV (see Investment in Persol Holdings footnote above), a staffing services business operating in ten geographies in the Asia-Pacific region. The operating results of the Company’s interest in the JV are accounted for on a one-quarter lag under the equity method and are reported in equity in net earnings (loss) of affiliate in the consolidated statements of earnings, which amounted to earnings of $1.7 million and $2.3 million in the third quarter and September year to date 2021, respectively, and earnings of $1.8 million and a loss of $1.0 million in the third quarter and September year to date 2020, respectively. This investment is evaluated for indicators of impairment on a quarterly basis or whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount may be other-than-temporarily impaired. If we conclude that there is an other-than-temporary impairment of this equity investment, we will adjust the carrying amount of the investment to the current fair value.

The investment in equity affiliate on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet totaled $122.0 million as of third quarter-end 2021 and $118.5 million as of year-end 2020. The net amount due to the JV, a related party, was not material as of the third quarter-end 2021 and the net amount due from the JV was $5.6 million as of year-end 2020. The Company made loans in prior years, proportionate to its 49% ownership, to the JV to fund working capital requirements as a result of its sustained revenue growth. In April 2021, the Company received $5.8 million from the JV for the outstanding balance of the loan. As of third quarter-end 2021, there is no outstanding loan balance or accrued interest receivable relating to the loan. Accrued interest receivable, which is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the consolidated balance sheet, was not material at year-end 2020. The JV is a supplier to certain MSP programs in the region and the amounts for services provided to the Company, which are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet, are not material.

On April 1, 2020, 100% of the shares of Kelly Services Australia Pty Ltd and Kelly Services (New Zealand) Limited, both subsidiaries of the JV, were sold to an affiliate of Persol Holdings. The JV received proceeds of $17.5 million upon the sale and the Company received a direct royalty payment of $0.7 million.