Thomson Reuters Reports Third-Quarter 2011 Results

* Revenues grew 5% before currency * Underlying operating profit up 12% * Underlying operating profit margin was 22.0%, up 80 basis points * Adjusted earnings per share were $0.56 vs. $0.45 in third quarter 2010 * 2011 Outlook affirmed NEW YORK, November 1, 2011  - Thomson Reuters (TSX / NYSE: TRI), the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011. The company reported ongoing revenues of $3.3 billion, a 5% increase before currency (8% including currency), and underlying operating profit of $717 million, up 12%. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.56 compared to $0.45 in the prior-year period. "I am pleased with the performance of our business in the third quarter, a period during which we continued to grow revenues and expand margins," said Thomas H. Glocer, chief executive officer of Thomson Reuters. "In the quarter we also initiated a set of strategic, product and organizational changes to address those parts of our current Markets division that are not performing up to our expectations. We expect the benefit of these changes will improve sales performance in 2012 and benefit 2013 revenue growth." Consolidated Financial Highlights Three Months Ended September 30, (Millions of U.S. dollars, except EPS and margins) IFRS Financial Measures 2011 2010 Change Revenues $3,453 $3,256 6% Operating profit $659 $356 85% Diluted earnings per share (EPS) $0.44 $0.32 38% Cash flow from operations $576 $476 21% Change Before Non-IFRS Financial Measures[1] 2011 2010 Change Currency Revenues from ongoing businesses $3,258 $3,030 8% 5% Adjusted EBITDA $940 $767 23% 20% Adjusted EBITDA margin 28.9% 25.3% 360bp 370bp Underlying operating profit $717 $642 12% 10% Underlying operating profit margin 22.0% 21.2% 80bp 90bp Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) $0.56 $0.45 24% Free cash flow $360 $215 67% [1] These and other non-IFRS financial measures are defined and reconciled to the most directly comparable IFRS measures in the tables appended to this news release.  Additional information is provided in the explanatory note at the end of this news release. * Revenues from ongoing businesses were $3.3 billion, a 5% increase before currency. Strong growth across the Professional division, up 10%, and a 1% increase in Markets division revenues drove the overall increase. * Adjusted EBITDA increased 23% and the corresponding margin was 28.9% versus 25.3% in the prior-year period. Excluding currency, adjusted EBITDA increased 20% and the corresponding margin increased 370 basis points. * Underlying operating profit increased 12% and the corresponding margin was 22.0% versus 21.2% in the same period in 2010. Excluding currency, underlying operating profit increased 10% and the corresponding margin increased 90 basis points. * Adjusted EBITDA growth and underlying operating profit growth across both divisions were due to flow-through from higher revenues, integration savings and the benefit of currency. * Adjusted EPS was $0.56 compared to $0.45 in the prior-year period. The increase was largely attributable to higher underlying operating profit and lower integration costs. Third-Quarter Business Segment Highlights Unless otherwise noted, all revenue growth comparisons in this news release are before the impact of foreign currency as Thomson Reuters believes this provides the best basis to measure the performance of its business.( )All revenue growth and operating profit comparisons are based upon results from ongoing businesses and exclude the results of businesses that have been or are expected to be sold or closed. Professional Division     Three Months Ended September 30, (Millions of U.S. dollars, except margins)     Change Before 2011( ) 2010   Change Currency Revenues Legal $896 $825 9% 8% Tax & Accounting $272 $226 20% 20% Intellectual Property & Science $215 $193 11% 10% Professional Division Total $1,383 $1,244 11% 10%   Margin Adjusted EBITDA 2011( ) 2010 Legal $343 $321 7% 38.3% 38.9% Tax & Accounting $77 $62 24% 28.3% 27.4% Intellectual Property & Science $79 $64 23% 36.7% 33.2% Professional Division Total $499 $447 12% 11% Adjusted EBITDA Margin 36.1% 35.9% 20bp 10bp Operating profit Legal $270 $252 7% 30.1% 30.5% Tax & Accounting $50 $41 22% 18.4% 18.1% Intellectual Property & Science $64 $50 28%   29.8%   25.9% Professional Division Total $384 $343 12% 11% Operating Profit Margin   27.8%   27.6% 20bp 30bp * Revenues were up 10%, driven by solid growth across all businesses. Legal grew 8%, Tax & Accounting increased 20% and Intellectual Property & Science was up 10%. * EBITDA increased 12% compared to the prior-year period. The corresponding margin was 36.1%, an increase of 20 basis points as flow-through from higher revenues was partly offset by the negative impact of the revenue mix in the Legal segment and the dilutive effect of acquisitions. * Operating profit was up 12% compared to the prior-year period. The corresponding margin was 27.8%, 20 basis points higher than the prior-year period. Acquisitions negatively impacted the margin by 110 basis points. Legal * Revenues increased 8% compared to the prior-year period. US Law Firm Solutions grew 3% as a 17% increase in Business of Law (FindLaw and Elite) was offset by a 3% decline in research-related revenues. Corporate, Government & Academic and Risk & Compliance revenues increased 13% (3% organic and 10% from acquisitions). Global businesses grew 10% (4% organic and 6% from acquisitions) with strong growth in Latin America and Canada. * EBITDA increased 7% and the associated margin was 38.3% compared to 38.9% in the prior-year period. * Operating profit increased 7% and the associated margin was 30.1% compared to 30.5% in the prior-year period. The margin decrease was primarily due to a change in business mix and the dilutive effect of acquisitions. * WestlawNext has been sold to over 29,000 customers since its launch in February 2010 - representing 46% of Westlaw's revenue base. Tax & Accounting * Revenues were up 20% compared to the prior-year period, led by growth in income tax software sales and electronic filing of tax returns, strong growth in Checkpoint and acquisitions. * EBITDA increased 24% and the related margin increased 90 basis points to 28.3% primarily driven by strong flow-through from revenues and the result of efficiency initiatives. * Operating profit increased 22% and the related margin increased 30 basis points to 18.4%. The increase was due to strong flow-through from revenues and efficiency initiatives, partly offset by the dilutive effect of acquisitions. Intellectual Property & Science * Revenues were up 10% compared to the prior-year period. Growth was driven by IP Solutions, which was up 12%, led by IP Management Services. Scientific & Scholarly Research grew 8% due to timing benefits related to significant backfile sales and growth in core information offerings. Life Sciences increased 9% due to continued demand for biology and disease analytics products and acquisitions. * EBITDA was up 23% with the corresponding margin increasing 350 basis points to 36.7%. * Operating profit was up 28% with the corresponding margin increasing to 29.8%. The increase in EBITDA and operating profit margins was primarily due to revenue flow-through and included timing benefits. The year-to-date operating profit margin of 27.6% is believed to be more reflective of the business segment's full-year performance. Markets Division Three Months Ended September 30, (Millions of U.S. dollars, except margins)   Change Before   2011 2010   Change Currency Revenues Sales & Trading $936 $886 6% 2% Investment & Advisory $550 $550 0% -3% Enterprise $309 $273 13% 8% Media $83 $79 5% 0% Markets Division Total   $1,878   $1,788 5% 1% Adjusted EBITDA $525 $473 11% 8% Adjusted EBITDA Margin 28.0% 26.5% 150bp 170bp Operating Profit $382 $353 8% 4% Operating Profit Margin 20.3% 19.7% 60bp 60bp * Revenues increased 1%. Strong revenue growth in Enterprise and Tradeweb was partly offset by weakness in Investment Management and Exchange Traded Instruments. Revenue growth would have been 2% excluding a 5% decline in recoveries (pass-through revenues from third-party services such as exchange fees). * Recurring subscription-related revenues were flat. Transactions-related revenues increased 15% due to the increase in the company's ownership in Tradeweb and higher transaction volumes. Outright revenues declined 9%. * By geography, revenues in Asia increased 2%; revenues in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) were flat while revenues in the Americas increased 1%. * EBITDA was $525 million, up 11%, with a related margin of 28.0%. Excluding currency, EBITDA increased 8% and the related margin rose 170 basis points. * Operating profit was $382 million, up 8%, with a related margin of 20.3%. Excluding currency, operating profit increased 4% and the related margin rose 60 basis points due to flow-through of integration savings. * Markets has sold or migrated more than 32,000 Thomson Reuters Eikon desktops since the launch of the new desktop offering in September 2010. * A number of operational and organizational changes were made during the quarter that are intended to drive growth and capture operating efficiencies, including reorganizing the sales force, flattening the management structure and reprioritizing the product development roadmap. Sales & Trading * Revenues were up 2% driven by 11% organic growth at Tradeweb and an increase in Thomson Reuters ownership in the business. Revenue growth was partly offset by a 9% decline in recoveries. Excluding recoveries, revenues grew 4%. * The Treasury business was up 1% in the quarter. * Exchange Traded Instruments declined 6% due to planned shutdowns of low- margin products and the continued reduction of recoveries revenues as exchanges move to direct billing. Investment & Advisory * Revenues declined 3%. A 4% increase in Corporates revenues and flat revenues in Investment Banking were offset by weak performance in Investment Management which declined 8%. * Improving performance in Investment Management is a key objective of the recent reorganization of the Markets division. Enterprise * Revenues grew 8% driven by the continuing trend among customers to invest in pricing and reference data, low-latency data feeds and hosting solutions. * The Enterprise Content business grew 16%, driven by growth in pricing and reference data. Omgeo's revenues grew 12% due to higher equity volumes. * Thomson Reuters Elektron continued to gain momentum as customers in established and emerging markets adopted its combination of hosted and deployed information and trading solutions. In total, 14 data hosting centers are up and running. Media * Revenues were flat with a decline in the News Agency business offset by growth in the Consumer business. * The News Agency business decreased 1% due to the planned shutdown of the Agency's studio business. The Consumer business was up 5% due to higher advertising sales in the Americas. Financial Highlights - Nine Months Nine Months Ended September 30, (Millions of U.S. dollars, except EPS and   margins) IFRS Financial Measures 2011 2010 Change Revenues $10,230 $9,612 6% Operating profit $1,888 $1,112 70% Diluted earnings per share (EPS) $1.41 $0.82 72% Cash flow from operations $1,655 $1,669 -1% Change Before Non-IFRS Financial Measures1 2011 2010 Change Currency Revenues from ongoing businesses $9,561 $8,907 7% 4% Adjusted EBITDA $2,548 $2,167 18% 14% Adjusted EBITDA margin 26.6% 24.3% 230bp 230bp Underlying operating profit $1,922 $1,745 10% 7% Underlying operating profit margin 20.1% 19.6% 50bp 40bp Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) $1.44 $1.19 21% Free cash flow $933 $852 10% * Revenues from ongoing businesses were $9.6 billion, a 4% increase before currency. Strong growth across the Professional division, up 9%, and a 2% increase in the Markets division revenues contributed to the overall increase. * Adjusted EBITDA increased 18%, and the corresponding margin was 26.6% versus 24.3% in the prior-year period primarily due to flow-through from higher revenues, integration savings and the benefit of currency. Excluding currency, EBITDA increased 14% and the corresponding margin increased 230 basis points. * Underlying operating profit increased 10% and the corresponding margin was 20.1%, versus 19.6% in the same period in 2010. Excluding currency, underlying operating profit increased 7% and the corresponding margin increased 40 basis points. * Adjusted EPS was $1.44 compared to $1.19 in the prior-year period. The increase was largely attributable to higher underlying operating profit and lower integration costs. * Free cash flow was $933 million, up 10% compared to the prior-year period. Corporate expenses were $186 million versus $161 million in the prior-year period. Integration Programs At the end of the third quarter of 2011, Thomson Reuters had achieved combined run-rate savings of $1.6 billion from the Reuters integration and legacy savings programs. An incremental $65 million in run-rate-savings was achieved during the third quarter of 2011. Integration-related costs totaled $39 million in the third quarter and are forecast to be approximately $200 million for the full-year 2011. Business Outlook (Before Currency) The information in this section is forward-looking and should be read in conjunction with the section below entitled "Special Note Regarding Forward- Looking Statements, Material Assumptions and Material Risks." Thomson Reuters today reaffirmed its business outlook for 2011 that was previously communicated in February. The business outlook is provided for ongoing businesses and is based on 2010 results that have been restated to remove the results of the Healthcare business as well as other disposals. Thomson Reuters expects revenues to grow mid-single digits in 2011. Thomson Reuters expects adjusted EBITDA margin to increase by at least 300 basis points in 2011 reflecting revenue growth and the completion of integration programs. Thomson Reuters expects underlying operating profit margin to increase by at least 100 basis points in 2011. The company expects that strong adjusted EBITDA growth in 2011 will contribute to a 20% - 25% increase in reported free cash flow. Dividend and Share Repurchases As previously announced, Thomson Reuters increased its 2011 annual dividend by $0.08 per share to $1.24 per share. A quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share is payable on December 15, 2011 to shareholders of record as of November 17, 2011. As of October 31, 2011 the company has repurchased 10.8 million shares for an aggregate purchase price of $325 million pursuant to its Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB). The NCIB program which was renewed on May 6, 2011, authorizes the company to purchase up to 15 million shares. Recent Developments The company announced on September 28, 2011 that James C. Smith, former chief executive officer of the Professional division, was named chief operating officer of Thomson Reuters. In connection with the creation of this new role, the company announced that it will disband its current divisional structure (Markets and Professional divisions) and transition to a set of focused business units. For the balance of the year, the company will maintain its current financial reporting structure. Separately, Robert D. Daleo, chief financial officer, informed the Board of his intention to retire in July 2012 when he turns 63 years old. Mr. Daleo has served as CFO since 1998. The company announced that Stephane Bello, currently chief financial officer of the Professional division, will succeed him as chief financial officer of Thomson Reuters, effective January 1, 2012, and Mr. Daleo will then serve as vice chairman of the company until his retirement. Thomson Reuters Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals.  We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, healthcare and science and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization.  With headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota, Thomson Reuters employs more than 55,000 people and operates in over 100 countries.  Thomson Reuters shares are listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (symbol: TRI).  For more information, go to www.thomsonreuters.com. NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES Thomson Reuters prepares its financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). This news release includes certain non-IFRS financial measures. Thomson Reuters uses these non-IFRS financial measures as supplemental indicators of its operating performance and financial position. These measures do not have any standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS and therefore are unlikely to be comparable to the calculation of similar measures used by other companies, and should not be viewed as alternatives to measures of financial performance calculated in accordance with IFRS. Non-IFRS financial measures are defined and reconciled to the most directly comparable IFRS measures in the appended tables. SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, MATERIAL ASSUMPTIONS AND MATERIAL RISKS Certain statements in this news release, including, but not limited to, statements in the "Integration Programs" and "Business Outlook (Before Currency)" sections and Mr. Glocer's comments, are forward-looking. These forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and reflect our company's current expectations. As a result, forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations. There is no assurance that the events described in any forward-looking statement will materialize. A business outlook is provided for the purpose of presenting information about current expectations for 2011. This information may not be appropriate for other purposes. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements which reflect expectations only as of the date of this news release. Except as may be required by applicable law, Thomson Reuters disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. The material assumptions underlying the company's 2011 business outlook are based on various external and internal assumptions. Economic and market assumptions include, but are not limited to, positive global GDP growth led by rapidly developing economies and a continued increase in the number of professionals around the world and their demand for high quality information and services. Internal financial and operational assumptions include, but are not limited to, the successful execution of the company's ongoing product release programs, globalization strategy, other growth initiatives and efficiency programs. Some of the material risk factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, changes in the general economy; actions of competitors; increased accessibility to free or relatively inexpensive information sources; failure to develop new products, services, applications and functionalities to meet customers' needs, attract new customers or expand into new geographic markets; failure to maintain a high renewal rate for subscription-based services; failures or disruptions of network systems or the Internet; detrimental reliance on third parties for information and other services; changes to law and regulations, including the impact of the Dodd-Frank legislation and similar financial services laws around the world; failure to meet the challenges involved in operating globally; failure to protect the reputation of Thomson Reuters; impairment of goodwill and identifiable intangible assets; inadequate protection of intellectual property rights; threat of legal actions and claims; downgrading of credit ratings and adverse conditions in the credit markets; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange and interest rates; failure to recruit and retain high quality management and key employees; the effect of factors outside of the control of Thomson Reuters on funding obligations in respect of pension and post-retirement benefit arrangements; actions or potential actions that could be taken by the company's principal shareholder, The Woodbridge Company Limited; failure to fully derive anticipated benefits from future or existing acquisitions, joint ventures, investments or dispositions; and failure to achieve benefits from integration programs to the extent, or within the time period, currently expected. 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Thomson Reuters Corporation Division and Business Segment Information  (millions of U.S. dollars) (unaudited) Three Months Nine Months   Ended Ended   September 30, September 30, ------------------------------------------------------------------   2011 2010 Change  Organic 2011 2010 Change  Organic Revenues     Legal ((1)) $896 $825 9% 2% $2,527 $2,295 10% 3%     Tax & Accounting ((1)) 272 226 20% 6% 780 696 12% 5% Intellectual Property & Science ((1)) 215 193 11% 8% 627 582 8% 4% ----------------- ------------------ Professional Division 1,383 1,244 11% 4% 3,934 3,573 10% 4%     Sales & Trading( ) 936 886 6% 0% 2,803 2,644 6% -1% Investment & Advisory( ) 550 550 0% -3% 1,668 1,659 1% -2% Enterprise( ) 309 273 13% 8% 917 801 14% 10%     Media 83 79 5% 0% 249 238 5% 0% ----------------- ------------------ Markets Division 1,878 1,788 5% 0% 5,637 5,342 6% 1% Eliminations (3) (2) (10) (8) ----------------- ------------------ Revenues from ongoing businesses( (2)) 3,258 3,030 8% 2% 9,561 8,907 7% 2%     Before currency       5%     4% Other businesses( (3)) 195 226 669 705 ----------------- ------------------ Revenues   $3,453 $3,256 6%   $10,230 $9,612 6% ----------------- ------------------ Adjusted EBITDA ((4))     Legal( (1)) $343 $321 7% $915 $854 7%     Tax & Accounting( (1)) 77 62 24% 214 175 22% Intellectual Property & Science ((1)) 79 64 23% 216 198 9% ----------------- ------------------ Professional Division 499 447 12% 1,345 1,227 10% Markets Division 525 473 11% 1,528 1,375 11% Corporate expenses  (45) (50)  (174) (145) Integration programs expenses (39) (103)  (151) (290) ----------------- ------------------ Adjusted EBITDA $940 $767 23% $2,548 $2,167 18% ----------------- ------------------ Underlying Operating Profit( )((5))     Legal ((1)) $270 $252 7% $692 $654 6%     Tax & Accounting ((1)) 50 41 22% 143 113 27% Intellectual Property & Science ((1)) 64 50 28% 173 156 11% ----------------- ------------------ Professional Division 384 343 12% 1,008 923 9% Markets Division 382 353 8% 1,100 983 12% Corporate expenses  (49) (54)  (186) (161) ----------------- ------------------ Underlying operating profit $717 $642 12% $1,922 $1,745 10% ----------------- ------------------ Thomson Reuters Corporation Reconciliation of Operating Profit to Underlying Operating Profit( (5)) and Adjusted EBITDA( (4))  (millions of U.S. dollars) (unaudited)   Three Months Nine Months Ended Ended September 30,   September 30, ----------------------------------------------------   2011( ) 2010  Change 2011( ) 2010  Change Operating profit $659 $356 85% $1,888  $1,112 70% Adjustments:     Amortization of other 138 399 identifiable intangible assets 152 446     Integration programs 103 290 expenses 39 151     Fair value adjustments  (102) 102  (112) 75     Other operating losses (18) 15 (gains), net 17  (302)     Operating profit from (39) (146) Other businesses( )((3))  (48)  (149) ------------------ ------------------- Underlying operating profit $717 $642 12% $1,922 $1,745 10% Adjustments:     Integration programs (103) (290) expenses  (39) (151)     Depreciation and amortization of computer    software (excluding Other businesses( (3))) 262 228 777 712 ------------------ ------------------- Adjusted EBITDA $940 $767 23%    $2,548 $2,167 18% ------------------ ------------------- Underlying operating profit 21.2% 19.6% margin 22.0% 80bp 20.1% 50bp ------------------ ------------------- Adjusted EBITDA margin    28.9% 25.3% 360bp 26.6% 24.3% 230bp ------------------ ------------------- Thomson Reuters Corporation Reconciliation of Earnings from Continuing Operations to Adjusted EBITDA( (4)) (millions of U.S. dollars) (unaudited)   Three Months Nine Months Ended   Ended September 30,   September 30, ---------------------------------------------------   2011( ) 2010  Change 2011( ) 2010  Change Earnings from continuing $271 $708 operations $381 41% $1,208 71% Adjustments:     Tax expense 145 33 371 143     Other finance costs (44) (20) (income) 35 19     Net interest expense 102 99 301 287     Amortization of other 138 399 identifiable intangible assets 152 446     Amortization of computer 143 417 software 155 481     Depreciation 107 104 324 347 ------------------ ------------------ EBITDA    $1,077 $744 45%    $3,150 $2,281 38% Adjustments:     Share of post tax (3) (6) earnings in equity    method investees  (4)  (11)     Other operating losses (18) 15 (gains), net 17  (302)     Fair value adjustments  (102) 102  (112) 75     EBITDA from Other (58) (198) businesses( (3))  (48)  (177) ------------------ ------------------ Adjusted EBITDA $940 $767 23% $2,548 $2,167 18% ------------------ ------------------ Adjusted EBITDA margin 28.9% 25.3% 360bp 26.6% 24.3% 230bp ------------------ ------------------ Thomson Reuters Corporation Reconciliation of Underlying Operating Profit to Adjusted EBITDA( (4)) by Division and Business Segment (millions of U.S. dollars) (unaudited) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended   September 30, 2011 September 30, 2010 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Add:  Depreciation Add: and  Depreciation Amortization and Underlying of Computer Underlying Amortization Operating Software(  Adjusted Operating of Computer  Adjusted   Profit  )**  EBITDA Profit Software **  EBITDA -----------------------------------------------------------------------    Legal ((1)) $270 $73 $343 $252 $69 $321    Tax & Accounting ((1)) 50 27 77 41 21 62  Intellectual Property & Science ((1)) 64 15 79 50 14 64 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Professional Division 384 115 499 343 104 447 Markets Division 382 143 525 353 120 473 Corporate expenses  (49) 4 (45) (54) 4 (50) Integration programs expenses na na (39) na na (103) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- $717 $262  $940 $642 $228 $767 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended   September 30, 2011 September 30, 2010 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Add:  Depreciation Add: and  Depreciation Amortization and Underlying of Computer Underlying Amortization Operating Software(  Adjusted Operating of Computer  Adjusted   Profit  )**  EBITDA Profit Software **  EBITDA -----------------------------------------------------------------------    Legal ((1)) $692 $223 $915 $654 $200 $854    Tax & Accounting ((1)) 143 71 214 113 62 175  Intellectual Property & Science ((1)) 173 43 216 156 42 198 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Professional Division 1,008 337 1,345 923 304 1,227 Markets Division 1,100 428 1,528 983 392 1,375 Corporate expenses  (186) 12  (174) (161) 16 (145) Integration programs expenses na na (151) na na (290) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- $1,922 $777 $2,548 $1,745 $712 $2,167 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ ** excludes Other businesses ((3)) na = not applicable Thomson Reuters Corporation Reconciliation of Earnings Attributable to Common Shareholders  to Adjusted Earnings from Continuing Operations( (6)) (millions of U.S. dollars, except as otherwise indicated and except for per share data) (unaudited) Three Months Nine Months   Ended Ended   September 30, September 30, ----------------------------------   2011( ) 2010 2011( ) 2010 Earnings attributable to common shareholders  $369 $268  $1,182 $685 Adjustments:     Operating profit from Other businesses (3)  (48) (39)  (149) (146)     Fair value adjustments  (102) 102  (112) 75     Other operating losses (gains), net 17 (18)  (302) 15     Other finance costs (income) 35 (44) 19 (20)     Share of post tax earnings in equity (3) (6) method investees (4)  (11)     Tax on above items 53 (9) 180 20 Interim period effective tax rate (11)  (22) normalization( (7))  (15)  (10) Discrete tax item 13 -  (33) - Amortization of other identifiable intangible 138 399 assets 152 446 Discontinued operations   -   (6)  (2) - Dividends declared on preference shares   -   (1)  (2) (2) ---------------------------------- Adjusted earnings from continuing operations $ 470 $377  $ 1,206 $998 ---------------------------------- Adjusted earnings per share from continuing $0.45 $1.19 operations $ 0.56  $ 1.44 ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Diluted weighted average common shares (in millions)    836.7 836.8 838.2 835.9 ---------------------------------- (1)   Thomson Reuters reorganized its reportable segments in the second quarter of 2011. The company's four reportable segments are Legal, Tax & Accounting, Intellectual Property & Science and Markets. Prior-period amounts have been reclassified to reflect the current presentation. (2) Revenues from ongoing businesses are revenues from reportable segments (which excludes Other businesses (see note (3) below)) less eliminations. (3) Other businesses are businesses that have been or are expected to be exited through sale or closure that did not qualify for discontinued operations classification.  Other businesses do not qualify as a component of the company's four reportable segments, nor as a separate reportable segment. Three Months Nine Months (millions of US. dollars) Ended Ended September 30, September 30, ---------------------------------- Other businesses 2011 2010 2011 2010 Revenues $195 $226 $669 $705 Operating profit $48 $39 $149 $146 Depreciation and amortization of computer software - 19 28 52 ---------------------------------- EBITDA $48 $58 $177 $198 ---------------------------------- (4)   Thomson Reuters defines adjusted EBITDA as underlying operating profit excluding the related depreciation and amortization of computer software but including integration programs expense. Adjusted EBITDA margin is adjusted EBITDA expressed as a percentage of revenues from ongoing businesses. (5) Underlying operating profit is operating profit from reportable segments and corporate expenses. Underlying operating profit margin is the underlying operating profit expressed as a percentage of revenues from ongoing businesses. (6) Adjusted earnings from continuing operations and adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations include dividends declared on preference shares and integration programs expense, but exclude the pre-tax impacts of amortization of other identifiable intangible assets as well as the post-tax impacts of fair value adjustments, other operating (gains) and losses, certain impairment charges, the results of Other businesses (see note (3) above), other finance (income) costs, Thomson Reuters share of post-tax (earnings) losses in equity method investees, discontinued operations and other items affecting comparability. Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations is calculated using diluted weighted average shares and does not represent actual earnings per share attributable to shareholders. (7) Adjustment to reflect income taxes based on estimated full-year effective tax rate. Reported earnings for interim periods reflect income taxes based on the estimated effective tax rates of each of the jurisdictions in which Thomson Reuters operates. The adjustment reallocates estimated full-year income taxes between interim periods, but has no effect on full year income taxes. Thomson Reuters Corporation Consolidated Income Statement (millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data) (unaudited)   Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended   September 30, September 30, ----------------------------- ---------------------------   2011 2010 2011 2010 Revenues $3,453 $3,256 $10,230 $9,612 Operating expenses  (2,363)  (2,533)  (7,393)  (7,322) Depreciation  (107)  (104)  (324)  (347) Amortization of computer software  (155)  (143)  (481) (417) Amortization of other identifiable intangible assets  (152)  (138)  (446) (399) Other operating (losses) gains, net  (17) 18 302  (15) ----------------------------- --------------------------- Operating profit 659  356 1,888 1,112 Finance costs, net:     Net interest expense (102)  (99) (301) (287)     Other finance (costs) income (35) 44 (19) 20 ----------------------------- --------------------------- Income before tax and equity method investees 522 301 1,568   845 Share of post tax earnings in equity method investees 4 3 11 6 Tax expense (145) (33) (371)  (143) ----------------------------- --------------------------- Earnings from continuing operations 381 271 1,208 708 Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax -   6 2   - ----------------------------- --------------------------- Net earnings $381 $277 $1,210 $708 ----------------------------- --------------------------- Earnings attributable to:     Common shareholders 369 268 1,182 685     Non-controlling interests 12 9 28 23 Basic and diluted earnings per share $0.44 $0.32 $1.41  $0.82 ----------------------------- --------------------------- Basic weighted average common shares 834,645,519 832,808,582 835,624,471 831,894,085 ----------------------------- --------------------------- Diluted weighted average common shares   836,712,254   836,819,348  838,203,018   835,906,590 ----------------------------- --------------------------- Thomson Reuters Corporation Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (millions of U.S. dollars) (unaudited) September 30, December 31, 2011 2010 --------------- ------------- Assets Cash and cash equivalents $589 $864 Trade and other receivables 1,745 1,809 Other financial assets 56 74 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 562 912 --------------- ------------- Current assets excluding assets held for sale 2,952 3,659 Assets held for sale 1,189 - --------------- ------------- Current assets 4,141 3,659 Computer hardware and other property, net 1,413 1,567 Computer software, net 1,612 1,613 Other identifiable intangible assets, net 8,433 8,714 Goodwill 18,815 18,892 Other financial assets 379 460 Other non-current assets 557 558 Deferred tax 44 68 --------------- ------------- Total assets $35,394 $35,531 --------------- ------------- Liabilities and equity Liabilities Current indebtedness $1,083 $645 Payables, accruals and provisions 2,454 2,924 Deferred revenue 1,130 1,300 Other financial liabilities 59 142 --------------- ------------- Current liabilities excluding liabilities associated with assets held for sale 4,726 5,011 Liabilities associated with assets held for sale 193 - --------------- ------------- Current liabilities 4,919 5,011 Long-term indebtedness 6,754 6,873 Provisions and other non-current liabilities 2,462 2,217 Other financial liabilities 89 71 Deferred tax 1,455 1,684 --------------- ------------- Total liabilities 15,679 15,856 Equity Capital 10,276 10,284 Retained earnings 10,562 10,518 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,472) (1,480) --------------- ------------- Total shareholders' equity 19,366 19,322 Non-controlling interests 349 353 --------------- ------------- Total equity 19,715 19,675 --------------- ------------- Total liabilities and equity $35,394 $35,531 --------------- ------------- Thomson Reuters Corporation Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow (millions of U.S. dollars) (unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, -------------------- --------------------- 2011 2010 2011 2010 Cash provided by (used in): Operating activities Net earnings $381 $277 $1,210 $708 Adjustments for:     Depreciation 107 104 324 347     Amortization of computer software 155 143 481 417     Amortization of other identifiable intangible assets 152 138 446 399     Net gains on disposals of businesses and investments (3) (20) (389)  (26)     Deferred tax (55)  (2) (229)  (68)     Other (3) 101 161 331 Changes in working capital and other items( (1))    (158)    (265) (349)  (433) -------------------- --------------------- Operating cash flows from continuing operations 576 476    1,655    1,675 Operating cash flows from discontinued operations -   -   -  (6) -------------------- --------------------- Net cash provided by operating activities( (1)) 576 476 1,655 1,669 -------------------- --------------------- Investing activities Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (388)  (100) (1,114) (578) (Payments for) proceeds from other disposals, net of taxes paid (5) 12 505 30 Capital expenditures, less proceeds from disposals( (1)) (218)  (259) (759)  (817) Other investing activities 2  (1) 39 2 -------------------- --------------------- Investing cash flows from continuing operations (609)  (348) (1,329) (1,363) Investing cash flows from discontinued operations 12   -   51   - -------------------- --------------------- Net cash used in investing activities( (1)) (597)  (348)    (1,278)  (1,363) -------------------- --------------------- Financing activities Proceeds from debt - 729 - 1,367 Repayments of debt    (593) (5) (646) (918) Net borrowings (repayments) under short-term loan facilities 1,083 13 1,063  (1) Repurchases of common shares (319) -  (319) - Dividends paid on preference shares -  (1) (2)  (2) Dividends paid on common shares (247)  (232) (712)  (695) Other financing activities (17) 1 (31)  (5) -------------------- --------------------- Net (cash used in) provided by financing activities (93) 505 (647)  (254) -------------------- --------------------- Translation adjustments on cash and cash equivalents (10) 17 (5)  (5) -------------------- --------------------- (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (124) 650 (275)   47 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 713 508 864 1,111 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $589    $1,158 $589    $1,158 -------------------- --------------------- (1)   In the second quarter of 2011, Thomson Reuters revised certain prior- period amounts in the consolidated statement of cash flow. Specifically, capital expenditures include only cash payments, whereas prior to the revision they also included accruals relating to capital expenditures. The revision had no impact on prior-periods' increase or decrease in cash and cash equivalents, financial position or results of operations. Capital expenditures including accrued amounts were $258 million and $720 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, respectively. Thomson Reuters Corporation Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Underlying Free Cash Flow( (1),(2)) (millions of U.S. dollars) (unaudited) Three Months   Nine Months Ended Ended September 30, September 30, ------------------ ---------------- 2011 2010 2011 2010 Net cash provided by operating activities( (3)) $576 $476 $1,655 $1,669 Capital expenditures, less proceeds from disposal( (3)) (218) (259) (759) (817) Other investing activities 2 (1) 39 2 Dividends paid on preference shares - (1) (2) (2) ------------------ ---------------- Free cash flow ((2),(3)) 360 215 933 852 Integration programs costs 58 100 198 321 ------------------ ---------------- Underlying free cash flow ((1),(3)) $418 $315 $1,131 $1,173 ------------------ ---------------- (1)   Underlying free cash flow is free cash flow excluding one-time cash costs associated with integration programs. (2) Free cash flow is net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures, other investing activities and dividends paid on the company's preference shares. Thomson Reuters uses free cash flow as a performance measure because it represents cash available to repay debt, pay dividends and fund share repurchases and new acquisitions. (3) There was no impact on free cash flow or underlying free cash flow as a result of the revision of prior-period amounts for "net cash provided by operating activities" and "capital expenditures, less proceeds from disposals." See the "Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow" in this news release for additional information. This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients. 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