Robert Half
RHI
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Robert Half - 10-Q quarterly report FY


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

<TABLE>
<C> <S>
(MARK ONE)
/X/ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2000

OR

/ / TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
</TABLE>

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM _________________ TO _________________.

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COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-10427

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
DELAWARE 94-1648752
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

2884 SAND HILL ROAD 94025
SUITE 200 (zip-code)
MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA
(Address of principal executive offices)
</TABLE>

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (650) 234-6000

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) had been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes /X/ No / /

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock as of April 30, 2000:

88,789,250 shares of $.001 par value Common Stock

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PART I--FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2000 1999
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(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS:

Cash and cash equivalents................................... $204,607 $151,074
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $15,381 and
$13,424................................................... 339,125 309,278
Other current assets........................................ 30,312 30,187
-------- --------
Total current assets.................................... 574,044 490,539
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $62,951
and $60,889............................................... 173,519 175,747
Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of
$94,243 and $82,413....................................... 111,563 110,902
-------- --------
Total assets............................................ $859,126 $777,188
======== ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

Accounts payable and accrued expenses....................... $ 32,830 $ 29,835
Accrued payroll costs....................................... 167,267 145,410
Income taxes payable........................................ 18,615 64
Current portion of notes payable and other indebtedness..... 54 898
-------- --------
Total current liabilities............................... 218,766 176,207
Notes payable and other indebtedness, less current
portion................................................... 2,584 2,597
Deferred income taxes....................................... 16,024 22,281
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Total liabilities....................................... 237,374 201,085

Commitments and Contingencies

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

Common stock, $.001 par value authorized 260,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding 88,727,278 and 88,073,937 shares... 89 88
Capital surplus............................................. 342,010 303,093
Deferred compensation....................................... (82,061) (54,127)
Accumulated other comprehensive income...................... (3,192) (2,420)
Retained earnings........................................... 364,906 329,469
-------- --------
Total stockholders' equity.............................. 621,752 576,103
-------- --------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity.............. $859,126 $777,188
======== ========
</TABLE>

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are
an integral part of these financial statements.

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ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
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2000 1999
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(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>

Net service revenues........................................ $632,846 $484,988
Direct costs of services, consisting of payroll, payroll
taxes and insurance costs for temporary employees......... 361,797 287,093
-------- --------
Gross margin................................................ 271,049 197,895
Selling, general and administrative expenses................ 200,944 138,990
Amortization of intangible assets........................... 1,253 1,229
Interest income, net........................................ (1,456) (1,307)
-------- --------
Income before income taxes.................................. 70,308 58,983
Provision for income taxes.................................. 26,928 23,673
-------- --------
Net income.................................................. $ 43,380 $ 35,310
======== ========

Basic net income per share.................................. $ .49 $ .39
Diluted net income per share................................ $ .47 $ .38
</TABLE>

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are
an integral part of these financial statements.

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ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
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2000 1999
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(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
COMMON STOCK--SHARES:
Balance at beginning of period............................ 88,074 91,225
Issuances of restricted stock............................. 581 245
Repurchases of common stock............................... (244) (466)
Exercises of stock options................................ 316 148
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Balance at end of period................................ 88,727 91,152
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COMMON STOCK--PAR VALUE:
Balance at beginning of period............................ $ 88 $ 91
Issuances of restricted stock............................. 1 --
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Balance at end of period................................ $ 89 $ 91
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CAPITAL SURPLUS:
Balance at beginning of period............................ $303,093 $270,609
Issuances of restricted stock--excess over par value...... 35,712 7,166
Exercises of stock options--excess over par value......... 2,831 1,080
Capital impact of equity incentive plans.................. 374 7,561
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Balance at end of period................................ $342,010 $286,416
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DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
Balance at beginning of period............................ $(54,127) $(56,790)
Issuances of restricted stock............................. (35,713) (7,166)
Amortization of deferred compensation..................... 7,779 5,730
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Balance at end of period................................ $(82,061) $(58,226)
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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:
Balance at beginning of period............................ $ (2,420) $ (1,244)
Translation adjustments................................... (772) (929)
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Balance at end of period................................ $ (3,192) $ (2,173)
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RETAINED EARNINGS:
Balance at beginning of period............................ $329,469 $309,804
Repurchases of common stock--excess over par value........ (7,943) (17,836)
Net income................................................ 43,380 35,310
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Balance at end of period................................ $364,906 $327,278
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:
Net income................................................ $ 43,380 $ 35,310
Translation adjustments................................... (772) (929)
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Total comprehensive income.............................. $ 42,608 $ 34,381
======== ========
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The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are
an integral part of these financial statements.

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ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
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2000 1999
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(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income................................................ $ 43,380 $ 35,310
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Amortization of intangible assets..................... 1,253 1,229
Depreciation expense.................................. 12,177 6,736
Provision for deferred income taxes................... (6,086) 480
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of
acquisitions:
Increase in accounts receivable....................... (29,847) (14,834)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued
expenses and accrued payroll costs.................. 24,852 (2,409)
Increase in income taxes payable...................... 18,551 4,401
Change in other assets, net of change in other
liabilities......................................... 7,985 4,475
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Total adjustments....................................... 28,885 78
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Net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating
activities.............................................. 72,265 35,388

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures...................................... (13,452) (15,951)
-------- --------
Net cash and cash equivalents used in investing
activities.............................................. (13,452) (15,951)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repurchases of common stock and common stock
equivalents............................................. (7,943) (17,836)
Principal payments on notes payable and other
indebtedness............................................ (542) 20
Proceeds and capital impact of equity incentive plans..... 3,205 8,641
-------- --------
Net cash and cash equivalents used in financing
activities.............................................. (5,280) (9,175)
-------- --------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents................... 53,533 10,262
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period............ 151,074 166,060
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.................. $204,607 $176,322
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest................................................ $ 89 $ 92
Income taxes............................................ $ 10,367 $ 11,318
</TABLE>

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are
an integral part of these financial statements.

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ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2000

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE A--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

NATURE OF OPERATIONS. Robert Half International Inc. (the "Company")
provides specialized staffing services through such divisions as
ACCOUNTEMPS-Registered Trademark-, ROBERT HALF-Registered Trademark-,
OFFICETEAM-Registered Trademark-, RHI CONSULTING-Registered Trademark-, RHI
MANAGEMENT RESOURCES-Registered Trademark-, THE AFFILIATES-Registered Trademark-
and THE CREATIVE GROUP-SM-. The Company, through its ACCOUNTEMPS, ROBERT HALF
and RHI MANAGEMENT RESOURCES divisions, is the world's largest specialized
provider of temporary, full-time, and project professionals in the fields of
accounting and finance. OFFICETEAM specializes in highly skilled temporary
administrative support personnel. RHI CONSULTING provides contract information
technology professionals. THE AFFILIATES provides temporary, project, and
full-time staffing of attorneys and specialized support personnel within law
firms and corporate legal departments. THE CREATIVE GROUP provides project
staffing in the advertising, marketing, and Web design fields. Revenues are
predominantly from temporary services. The Company operates in the United
States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. The Company is a Delaware corporation.

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION. The Consolidated Financial Statements include
the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned.
All significant intercompany balances have been eliminated. Certain
reclassifications have been made to the 1999 financial statements to conform to
the 2000 presentation.

INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION. The Consolidated Financial Statements have
been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission ("SEC") and, in management's opinion, include all
adjustments necessary for a fair statement of results for such interim periods.
Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
have been condensed or omitted pursuant to SEC rules or regulations; however,
the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the
information presented not misleading.

The interim results for the three months ended March 31, 2000, and 1999 are
not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. It is suggested that
these financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements
and the notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1999.

REVENUE RECOGNITION. Temporary services revenues are recognized when the
services are rendered by the Company's temporary employees. Permanent placement
revenues are recognized when employment candidates accept offers of permanent
employment. Allowances are established to estimate losses due to placed
candidates not remaining employed for the Company's guarantee period, typically
90 days.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS. The Company considers all highly liquid
investments with a maturity of three months or less as cash equivalents.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS. Intangible assets primarily consist of the cost of
acquired companies in excess of the fair market value of their net tangible
assets at acquisition date, which are being amortized on a straight-line basis
over a period of 40 years. The carrying value of intangible assets is
periodically reviewed by the Company and impairments are recognized when the
expected future operating cash flows derived from such intangible assets are
less than their carrying value. Based upon its most recent analysis, the Company
believes that no material impairment of intangible assets existed at March 31,
2000.

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ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

MARCH 31, 2000

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE A--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
INCOME TAXES. Deferred taxes are computed based on the difference between
the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using the
enacted marginal tax rates.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION. The results of operations of the Company's
foreign subsidiaries are translated at the monthly average exchange rates
prevailing during the period. The financial position of the Company's foreign
subsidiaries is translated at the current exchange rates at the end of the
period, and the related translation adjustments are recorded as a component of
comprehensive income within Stockholders' Equity. Gains and losses resulting
from foreign currency transactions are included in the Consolidated Statements
of Income.

USE OF ESTIMATES. The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period.

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT. Property and equipment are recorded at cost.
Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over
the shorter of the life of the related asset or the life of the lease.

NOTE B--BUSINESS SEGMENTS

The Company has two reportable segments: temporary and consultant staffing;
and permanent placement staffing. The temporary and consultant staffing segment
provides specialized personnel in the accounting and finance, administrative and
office, information technology, legal, advertising, marketing, and Web design
fields. The permanent placement staffing segment provides full-time personnel in
the accounting, finance, and information technology fields.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in
Note A: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. The Company evaluates
performance based on profit or loss from operations before interest expense,
intangible amortization expense, and income taxes.

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ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

MARCH 31, 2000

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE B--BUSINESS SEGMENTS (CONTINUED)
The following table provides a reconciliation of revenue and operating
profit by reportable segment to consolidated results (in thousands):

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<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
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2000 1999
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(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Net service revenues
Temporary and consultant staffing..................... $574,745 $449,123
Permanent placement staffing.......................... 58,101 35,865
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$632,846 $484,988
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Operating income
Temporary and consultant staffing..................... $ 54,156 $ 50,290
Permanent placement staffing.......................... 15,949 8,615
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70,105 58,905

Amortization of intangible assets....................... 1,253 1,229
Interest income, net.................................... (1,456) (1,307)
-------- --------
Income before income taxes.............................. $ 70,308 $ 58,983
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</TABLE>

NOTE C--SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On May 4, 2000, the Company declared a two-for-one stock split in the form
of a 100 percent stock dividend on its common stock. The record date for
determining those stockholders entitled to receive the stock dividend will be
May 19, 2000, and the payment date for the stock dividend will be June 12, 2000.
A pro forma restatement of the Company's earnings per share is provided in the
following table:

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<CAPTION>
AS REPORTED PRO FORMA
THREE MONTHS THREE MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
MARCH 31, MARCH 31,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net income per share:
Basic..................................................... $0.49 $0.39 $0.24 $0.19
Diluted................................................... $0.47 $0.38 $0.24 $0.19
</TABLE>

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS

Certain information contained in Management's Discussion and Analysis and in
other parts of this report may be deemed forward-looking statements regarding
events and financial trends that may affect the Company's future operating
results or financial positions. Such statements may be identified by words such
as "estimate", "project", "plan", "intend", "believe", "expect", "anticipate",
or variations or negatives thereof or by similar or comparable words or phrases.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the
statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the
following: changes in general or local economic conditions or in the economic
condition of any industry, the availability of qualified staff employees and
temporary candidates, government regulation of the personnel services industry,
general regulations relating to employers and employees, liability risks
associated with the operation of a personnel services business and competitive
conditions in the personnel services industry. In addition, it should be noted
that, because long-term contracts are not a significant portion of the Company's
business, future results cannot be reliably predicted by considering past trends
or extrapolating past results.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR EACH OF THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000 AND
1999.

Temporary services revenues were $575 million and $449 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively, increasing by 28% during the
three months ended March 31, 2000 compared to the same period in 1999. The
increase in revenues during these periods reflected in part revenues generated
from the Company's OFFICETEAM, RHI CONSULTING, and RHI MANAGEMENT RESOURCES
divisions, which were started in 1991, 1994 and 1997, respectively. Permanent
placement revenues were $58 million and $36 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively, increasing by 62% during the three months
ended March 31, 2000 compared to the same period in 1999. Overall revenue
increases reflect continued improvement in demand for the Company's services,
which the Company believes is a result of increased acceptance in the use of
professional staffing services.

The Company currently has more than 270 offices in 40 states and seven
foreign countries. Domestic operations represented 89% and 88% of revenues for
the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Foreign operations
represented 11% and 12% of revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2000
and 1999, respectively.

Gross margin dollars from the Company's temporary services represent
revenues less direct costs of services, which consist of payroll, payroll taxes
and insurance costs for temporary employees. Gross margin dollars from permanent
placement services are equal to revenues, as there are no direct costs
associated with such revenues. Gross margin dollars for the Company's temporary
services were $213 million and $162 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively, increasing by 31% in 2000. Gross margin
amounts equaled 37% and 36% of revenues for temporary services for the three
months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively, which the Company believes
reflects its ability to adjust billing rates and wage rates to underlying market
conditions. Gross margin dollars for the Company's permanent placement division
were $58 million and $36 million for the three months ended March 31, 2000 and
1999, respectively, increasing by 62% for the three months ended March 31, 2000.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $201 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2000 compared to $139 million for the three months ended
March 31, 1999. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of
revenues were 32% and 29% for the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999,
respectively. Selling, general and administrative expenses consist primarily of
staff compensation, advertising, depreciation and occupancy costs. The increase
in 2000 relates primarily to various candidate initiatives including those
related to the internet.

The Company allocates the excess of cost over the fair market value of the
net tangible assets first to identifiable intangible assets, if any, and then to
goodwill. Although management believes that goodwill has

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an unlimited life, the Company amortizes these costs over 40 years. Management
believes that its strategy of making acquisitions of established companies in
established markets and maintaining its presence in these markets preserves the
goodwill for an indeterminate period. The carrying value of intangible assets is
periodically reviewed by the Company and impairments are recognized when the
expected future operating cash flows derived from such intangible assets is less
than their carrying value. Based upon its most recent analysis, the Company
believes that no material impairment of intangible assets existed at March 31,
2000. Intangible assets represented 20% of total assets and 28% of total
stockholders' equity at March 31, 2000.

Interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 was
$1,756,000 and $1,538,000, respectively. Interest expense for the three months
ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 was $300,000 and $231,000, respectively.

The provision for income taxes was 38% and 40% for the three months ended
March 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. This decrease reflects the impact of
various state tax planning initiatives undertaken during 1999.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The change in the Company's liquidity during the three months ended March
31, 2000 is the net effect of funds generated by operations and the funds used
for capital expenditures, repurchases of common stock and principal payments on
outstanding notes payable. As of March 31, 2000, the Company has authorized the
repurchase, from time to time, of up to nine million shares of the Company's
common stock on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions,
depending on market conditions. During the three months ended March 31, 2000,
the Company did not repurchase shares of common stock on the open market. Since
1997, the Company has repurchased approximately 5,907,000 shares on the open
market pursuant to this program. Repurchases of the securities have been funded
with cash generated from operations. For the three months ended March 31, 2000,
the Company generated $72 million from operations, used $13 million in investing
activities and used $5 million in financing activities.

The Company's working capital at March 31, 2000, included $205 million in
cash and cash equivalents. In addition at March 31, 2000, the Company had
available $75 million of its $80 million bank revolving line of credit. The
Company's working capital requirements consist primarily of the financing of
accounts receivable. While there can be no assurances in this regard, the
Company expects that internally generated cash plus the bank revolving line of
credit will be sufficient to support the working capital needs of the Company,
the Company's fixed payments, and other obligations on both a short and
long-term basis. As of March 31, 2000, the Company had no material capital
commitments.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company's market risk sensitive instruments do not subject the Company
to material market risk exposures.

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PART II--OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES

None

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) Exhibits.

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<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT NO. EXHIBIT
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<C> <S>
10.1 Equity Incentive Plan.
10.2 Annual Performance Bonus Plan.
11 Computation of Per Share Earnings.
27 Financial Data Schedule.
</TABLE>

(b) The registrant filed no current report on Form 8-K during the quarter
covered by this report.

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Registrant)

/s/ M. KEITH WADDELL

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M. Keith Waddell
VICE CHAIRMAN, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
AND TREASURER
(PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND
DULY AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY)

Date: May 11, 2000

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