McGraw Hill Posts Strong Quarter

McGraw Hill reported second quarter results this morning with their financial services group (Standard and Poors) reporting a 21% increase in revenue and a 28% increase in operating income versus the same period last year. Overall revenue and profit rose 12.5% and 25% respectively. Income per share was 79cents versus 60cents in the period last year.

The McGraw Hill School education division reflected industry growth trends and full year revenue growth is on track for a 5-6% increase.

"A very strong performance by Financial Services was a key factor in our second quarter," said Harold McGraw III, chairman, president and chief executive officer of The McGraw-Hill Companies. "We also benefited from the McGraw-Hill School Education Group's strong start in this year's state new adoption market and solid performances in higher education, professional and international markets.

In education, the company expects a strong adoption cycle to offset mediocre growth in open territories. The company is also seeing strong performance in College and international markets.

"Revenue for this segment increased 5.8% in the second quarter to $647.3 million compared to the same period last year. Operating profit grew by 18.6% to $80.4 million. Foreign exchange rates added $4.5 million to the growth in revenue, but had an immaterial effect on operating profit growth

The outlook for McGraw Hill is as follows:

"We expect to achieve our goal of double-digit earnings growth in 2007 even though the growth rate will probably slow during the second half of the year as compared to our very strong first half performance. Although we expect low double-digit growth from Financial Services in the second half, tougher comparisons will make the fourth quarter more challenging. Some operating margin compression may occur in our segments in the second half, but we still expect improved operating margins in all three segments for the full year".

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