UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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☒			QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021


☐			TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number 000-26058

Kforce Inc.

Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter

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Florida						59-3264661
State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization						IRS Employer Identification No.


1001 East Palm Avenue, Tampa, Florida						33605
Address of principal executive offices						Zip Code

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (813) 552-5000

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 per share	KFRC	NASDAQ

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) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “non-accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

Large accelerated filer

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Accelerated filer

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Non-accelerated filer

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Smaller reporting company

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Emerging growth company

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act.): Yes ☐ No x

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of ~~April~~July 30, 2021 was ~~21,914,936.~~

21,629,159.

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KFORCE INC.

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

References in this document to the “Registrant,” “Kforce,” the “Company,” “we,” the “Firm,” “management,” “our” or “us” refer to Kforce Inc. and its subsidiaries, except where the context otherwise requires or indicates.

This report, particularly Part I. Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) and Part II. Item 1A. Risk Factors, and the documents we incorporate into this report contain certain statements that are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements within the meaning of that term in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and are made in reliance upon the protections provided by such acts for forward-looking statements. Such statements may include, but may not be limited to, projections of financial or operational performance, our beliefs regarding potential government actions or changes in laws and regulations, anticipated costs and benefits of proposed investments, effects of interest rate variations, financing needs or plans, funding of employee benefit plans, estimates concerning the effects of litigation or other disputes, the occurrence of unanticipated expenses, developments within the staffing sector including, but not limited to, the penetration rate (the percentage of temporary staffing to total employment) and growth rate in temporary staffing, a reduction in the supply of consultants and candidates or the Firm’s ability to attract such individuals, changes in client demand for our services and our ability to adapt to such changes, the entry of new competitors in the market, the ability of the Firm to maintain and attract clients in the face of changing economic or competitive conditions, our ability to maintain compliance with our credit facility's covenants, our beliefs regarding the future flexibility of the working environment for Kforce, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global and U.S. macro-economic environments, and our business, customers, financial condition and results of operations, as well as assumptions as to any of the foregoing and all statements that are not based on historical fact but rather reflect our current expectations concerning future results and events. For a further list and description of various risks, relevant factors and uncertainties that could cause future results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements, refer to the Risk Factors and MD&A sections. In addition, when used in this discussion, the terms “anticipate,” “assume,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “will,” “may,” “likely,” “could,” “should,” “future” and variations thereof and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted. Future events and actual results could differ materially from those set forth in or underlying the forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained in this report, which speak only as of the date of this report. Kforce undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

KFORCE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

Three Months Ended March 31,
2021 2020
Revenue $ 363,225 $ 335,208
Direct costs 264,543 240,684
Gross profit 98,682 94,524
Selling, general and administrative expenses 78,029 79,216
Depreciation and amortization 1,202 1,393
Income from operations 19,451 13,915
Other expense, net 1,285 1,381
Income from operations, before income taxes 18,166 12,534
Income tax expense 4,905 3,428
Net income 13,261 9,106
Other comprehensive loss:
Defined benefit pension plans, no tax benefit 47 0
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps, net of tax 939 (1,121)
Comprehensive income $ 14,247 $ 7,985
Earnings per share – basic $ 0.63 $ 0.42
Earnings per share – diluted $ 0.62 $ 0.42
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic 20,932 21,553
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted 21,361 21,860


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Revenue	$	403,614	$	343,020	$	766,839	$	678,228
Direct costs	284,683		245,659		549,226		486,343
Gross profit	118,931		97,361		217,613		191,885
Selling, general and administrative expenses	84,616		80,546		162,645		159,762
Depreciation and amortization	1,192		1,380		2,394		2,773
Income from operations	33,123		15,435		52,574		29,350
Other expense, net	3,112		1,427		4,397		2,808
Income from operations, before income taxes	30,011		14,008		48,177		26,542
Income tax expense	8,823		4,123		13,728		7,551


Net income	21,188		9,885		34,449		18,991
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Defined benefit pension plans	3,056		0		3,103		0
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps	10		(470)		949		(1,591)
Comprehensive income	$	24,254	$	9,415	$	38,501	$	17,400




Earnings per share – basic	$	1.02	$	0.48	$	1.66	$	0.90



Earnings per share – diluted	$	1.00	$	0.47	$	1.61	$	0.89

Weighted average shares outstanding – basic	20,673		20,790		20,802		21,171
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted	21,282		21,078		21,331		21,469

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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KFORCE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(IN THOUSANDS)


		March 31, 2021		December 31, 2020			June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
ASSETS	ASSETS					ASSETS
Current assets:	Current assets:					Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	Cash and cash equivalents	$	101,341	$	103,486	Cash and cash equivalents	$	117,279	$	103,486
Trade receivables, net of allowances of $2,216 and $3,204, respectively		244,226		228,373
Trade receivables, net of allowances of $2,509 and $3,204, respectively						Trade receivables, net of allowances of $2,509 and $3,204, respectively	266,919		228,373
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	6,904		7,033		Prepaid expenses and other current assets	7,492		7,033
Total current assets	Total current assets	352,471		338,892		Total current assets	391,690		338,892
Fixed assets, net	Fixed assets, net	26,373		26,804		Fixed assets, net	4,753		26,804
Other assets, net	Other assets, net	79,980		77,575		Other assets, net	87,132		77,575
Deferred tax assets, net	Deferred tax assets, net	9,490		10,738		Deferred tax assets, net	9,517		10,738
Goodwill	Goodwill	25,040		25,040		Goodwill	25,040		25,040
Total assets	Total assets	$	493,354	$	479,049	Total assets	$	518,132	$	479,049
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY					LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:	Current liabilities:					Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	$	38,382	$	35,533	Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	$	47,670	$	35,533
Accrued payroll costs	Accrued payroll costs	77,883		65,849		Accrued payroll costs	82,486		65,849
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	Current portion of operating lease liabilities	4,487		5,520		Current portion of operating lease liabilities	6,642		5,520
Income taxes payable	Income taxes payable	4,622		964		Income taxes payable	3,179		964
Other current liabilities	Other current liabilities	198		300		Other current liabilities	124		300
Short-term debt - credit facility						Short-term debt - credit facility	100,000		0
Total current liabilities	Total current liabilities	125,572		108,166		Total current liabilities	240,101		108,166
Long-term debt – credit facility	Long-term debt – credit facility	100,000		100,000		Long-term debt – credit facility	0		100,000
Other long-term liabilities	Other long-term liabilities	91,126		90,948		Other long-term liabilities	91,752		90,948
Total liabilities	Total liabilities	316,698		299,114		Total liabilities	331,853		299,114
Commitments and contingencies (Note L)		0		0
Commitments and contingencies (Note M)						Commitments and contingencies (Note M)	0		0
Stockholders’ equity:	Stockholders’ equity:					Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par; 15,000 shares authorized, NaN issued and outstanding	Preferred stock, $0.01 par; 15,000 shares authorized, NaN issued and outstanding	0		0		Preferred stock, $0.01 par; 15,000 shares authorized, NaN issued and outstanding	0		0
Common stock, $0.01 par; 250,000 shares authorized, 72,615 and 72,600 issued, respectively		726		726
Common stock, $0.01 par; 250,000 shares authorized, 72,655 and 72,600 issued, respectively						Common stock, $0.01 par; 250,000 shares authorized, 72,655 and 72,600 issued, respectively	727		726
Additional paid-in capital	Additional paid-in capital	476,165		472,378		Additional paid-in capital	480,114		472,378
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(3,437)		(4,423)		Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(371)		(4,423)
Retained earnings	Retained earnings	396,849		388,645		Retained earnings	413,018		388,645
Treasury stock, at cost; 50,740 and 50,427 shares, respectively		(693,647)		(677,391)
Treasury stock, at cost; 50,961 and 50,427 shares, respectively						Treasury stock, at cost; 50,961 and 50,427 shares, respectively	(707,209)		(677,391)
Total stockholders’ equity	Total stockholders’ equity	176,656		179,935		Total stockholders’ equity	186,279		179,935
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	493,354	$	479,049	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	518,132	$	479,049

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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KFORCE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(IN THOUSANDS)

Common Stock Additional Paid-In Capital Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Treasury Stock Total Stockholders’ Equity
Shares Amount Retained Earnings Shares Amount
Balance, December 31, 2020 72,600 $ 726 $ 472,378 $ (4,423) $ 388,645 50,427 $ (677,391) $ 179,935
Net income — — — — 13,261 — — 13,261
Issuance for stock-based compensation and dividends, net of forfeitures 15 — 271 — (271) — — 0
Stock-based compensation expense — — 3,403 — — — — 3,403
Employee stock purchase plan — — 113 — — (4) 57 170
Dividends ($0.23 per share) — — — — (4,786) — — (4,786)
Defined benefit pension plan, no tax benefit 47 47
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps, net of tax benefit of $319 — — — 939 — — — 939
Repurchases of common stock — — — — — 317 (16,313) (16,313)
Balance, March 31, 2021 72,615 $ 726 $ 476,165 $ (3,437) $ 396,849 50,740 $ (693,647) $ 176,656


	Common Stock			Additional Paid-In Capital		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)				Treasury Stock			Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Shares	Amount						Retained Earnings		Shares	Amount
Balance, December 31, 2020	72,600	$	726	$	472,378	$	(4,423)	$	388,645	50,427	$	(677,391)	$	179,935
Net income	—	—		—		—		13,261		—	—		13,261
Issuance for stock-based compensation and dividends, net of forfeitures	15	—		271		—		(271)		—	—		0
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		3,403		—		—		—	—		3,403
Employee stock purchase plan	—	—		113		—		—		(4)	57		170
Dividends ($0.23 per share)	—	—		—		—		(4,786)		—	—		(4,786)
Defined benefit pension plan, no tax benefit	—	—		—		47		—		—	—		47
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps, net of tax benefit of $319	—	—		—		939		—		—	—		939
Repurchases of common stock	—	—		—		—		—		317	(16,313)		(16,313)
Balance, March 31, 2021	72,615	$	726	$	476,165	$	(3,437)	$	396,849	50,740	$	(693,647)	$	176,656
Net income	—	—		—		—		21,188		—	—		21,188
Issuance for stock-based compensation and dividends, net of forfeitures	40	1		274		—		(273)		—	—		2
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		3,532		—		—		—	—		3,532
Employee stock purchase plan	—	—		143		—		—		(4)	52		195
Dividends ($0.23 per share)	—	—		—		—		(4,746)		—	—		(4,746)
Defined benefit pension plan, net of tax provision of $283	—	—		—		3,056		—		—	—		3,056
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps, net of tax benefit of $3	—	—		—		10		—		—	—		10
Repurchases of common stock	—	—		—		—		—		225	$	(13,614)	(13,614)
Balance, June 30, 2021	72,655	$	727	$	480,114	$	(371)	$	413,018	50,961	$	(707,209)	$	186,279

Common Stock Additional Paid-In Capital Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss Treasury Stock Total Stockholders’ Equity
Shares Amount Retained Earnings Shares Amount
Balance, December 31, 2019 72,202 $ 722 $ 459,545 $ (1,526) $ 350,545 49,277 $ (642,023) $ 167,263
Net income — — — — 9,106 — — 9,106
Adoption of new accounting standard, net of tax of $75 — — — (214) — — (214)
Issuance for stock-based compensation and dividends, net of forfeitures (4) — 218 — (218) — — 0
Stock-based compensation expense — — 2,896 — — — — 2,896
Employee stock purchase plan — — 93 — — (4) 49 142
Dividends ($0.20 per share) — — — — (4,293) — — (4,293)
Change in fair value of interest rate swap, net of tax benefit of $384 — — — (1,121) — — — (1,121)
Repurchases of common stock — — — — — 685 (20,380) (20,380)
Balance, March 31, 2020 72,198 $ 722 $ 462,752 $ (2,647) $ 354,926 49,958 $ (662,354) $ 153,399

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	Common Stock			Additional Paid-In Capital		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss				Treasury Stock			Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Shares	Amount						Retained Earnings		Shares	Amount
Balance, December 31, 2019	72,202	$	722	$	459,545	$	(1,526)	$	350,545	49,277	$	(642,023)	$	167,263
Net income	—	—		—		—		9,106		—	—		9,106
Adoption of new accounting standard, net of tax of $75	—	—		—		—		(214)		—	—		(214)
Issuance for stock-based compensation and dividends, net of forfeitures	(4)	—		218		—		(218)		—	—		0
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		2,896		—		—		—	—		2,896
Employee stock purchase plan	—	—		93		—		—		(4)	49		142
Dividends ($0.20 per share)	—	—		—		—		(4,293)		—	—		(4,293)
Change in fair value of interest rate swap, net of tax benefit of $384	—	—		—		(1,121)		—		—	—		(1,121)
Repurchases of common stock	—	—		—		—		—		685	(20,380)		(20,380)
Balance, March 31, 2020	72,198	$	722	$	462,752	$	(2,647)	$	354,926	49,958	$	(662,354)	$	153,399
Net income	—	—		—		—		9,885		—	—		9,885
Issuance for stock-based compensation and dividends, net of forfeitures	39	—		240		—		(240)		—	—		0
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		2,903		—		—		—	—		2,903
Employee stock purchase plan	—	—		62		—		—		(5)	72		134
Dividends ($0.20 per share)	—	—		—		—		(4,162)		—	—		(4,162)
Change in fair value of interest rate swap, net of tax benefit of $160	—	—		—		(470)		—		—	—		(470)
Repurchases of common stock	—	—		—		—		—		342	(9,213)		(9,213)
Balance, June 30, 2020	72,237	$	722	$	465,957	$	(3,117)	$	360,409	50,295	$	(671,495)	$	152,476

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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KFORCE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(IN THOUSANDS)

Three Months Ended March 31,
2021 2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 13,261 $ 9,106
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Deferred income tax provision, net 931 (126)
Provision for credit losses (852) 2,229
Depreciation and amortization 1,202 1,393
Stock-based compensation expense 3,403 2,896
Defined benefit pension plan expense 252 211
Noncash lease expense 1,114 1,521
Loss on equity method investment 491 595
Other 242 141
Increase in operating assets
Trade receivables, net (15,001) (20,176)
Other assets (324) (452)
Increase in operating liabilities
Accrued payroll costs 12,203 2,129
Other liabilities 5,504 3,538
Cash provided by operating activities 22,426 3,005
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures (1,350) (1,971)
Equity method investment (2,000) 0
Cash used in investing activities (3,350) (1,971)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from credit facility 0 35,000
Repurchases of common stock (16,313) (19,470)
Cash dividends (4,786) (4,293)
Payments on other financing arrangements (122) (328)
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities (21,221) 10,909
Change in cash and cash equivalents (2,145) 11,943
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 103,486 19,831
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 101,341 $ 31,774


	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	34,449	$	18,991
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Deferred income tax provision, net	899		(3,741)
Provision for credit losses	(181)		2,835
Depreciation and amortization	2,394		2,773
Stock-based compensation expense	6,936		5,799
Defined benefit pension plan expense	2,157		422

(Gain) loss on disposal or impairment of assets	(1,987)		1,092
Noncash lease expense	2,443		3,086
Loss on equity method investment	1,022		1,134
Other	445		600
Increase in operating assets
Trade receivables, net	(38,365)		(27,585)
Other assets	(4,890)		(2,510)
Increase in operating liabilities
Accrued payroll costs	17,002		10,588
Other liabilities	14,250		25,482
Cash provided by operating activities	36,574		38,966
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(2,919)		(3,793)
Equity method investment	(4,500)		(2,500)
Proceeds from the sale of assets held within the Rabbi Trust	0		3,548
Net proceeds from the sale of assets	23,742		0
Cash provided by ( used in) investing activities	16,323		(2,745)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from credit facility	0		35,000

Repurchases of common stock	(29,371)		(29,593)
Cash dividends	(9,532)		(8,455)
Payments on other financing arrangements	(201)		(633)


Cash used in financing activities	(39,104)		(3,681)
Change in cash and cash equivalents	13,793		32,540
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	103,486		19,831
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	117,279	$	52,371

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		Three Months Ended March 31,					Six Months Ended June 30,
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information	Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information	2021		2020		Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information	2021		2020
Cash Paid During the Period For:	Cash Paid During the Period For:					Cash Paid During the Period For:
Income taxes	Income taxes	$	332	$	399	Income taxes	$	10,500	$	1,043
Operating lease liabilities	Operating lease liabilities	1,690		1,987		Operating lease liabilities	3,564		3,949
Interest, net	Interest, net	634		541		Interest, net	1,280		1,281
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Transactions:	Non-Cash Investing and Financing Transactions:					Non-Cash Investing and Financing Transactions:
ROU assets obtained from operating leases	ROU assets obtained from operating leases	$	243	$	924	ROU assets obtained from operating leases	$	3,852	$	2,971
Employee stock purchase plan	Employee stock purchase plan	170		142		Employee stock purchase plan	365		276

Unsettled repurchases of common stock		0		910

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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KFORCE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note A - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Unless otherwise noted below, there have been no material changes to the accounting policies presented in Note 1 - “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of the 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Basis of Presentation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC regarding interim financial reporting. Accordingly, certain information and footnotes normally required by GAAP for complete financial statements have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although management believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In management’s opinion, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation. The Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2020 was derived from our audited Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2020, as presented in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Our quarterly operating results are affected by the number of billing days in a particular quarter, the seasonality of our clients’ businesses and increased holiday and vacation days taken. In addition, we typically experience higher costs in the first quarter of each fiscal year as a result of certain U.S. state and federal employment tax resets, which adversely affects our gross profit and overall profitability. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business was somewhat unpredictable in 2020, but based on our current assessment, we do not expect any material impact on our long-term strategic plans, operations and liquidity due to COVID-19. However, we continue to assess the effect on our operations by monitoring the spread of COVID-19 (and associated variants) and the actions implemented to combat the virus as reported in the official agency reports. As such, the results of operations for any interim period may be impacted by these factors, among others, and are not necessarily indicative of, nor comparable to, the results of operations for a full year.

Principles of Consolidation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Kforce Inc. and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. References in this document to “Kforce,” the “Company,” “we,” the “Firm,” “management,” “our” or “us” refer to Kforce Inc. and its subsidiaries, except where the context indicates otherwise.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP 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. The most critical of these estimates and assumptions relate to the following: allowance for credit losses; income taxes; self-insured liabilities for health insurance; ~~obligations for the pension plan;~~ and the impairment of goodwill, other long-lived assets and the equity method investment. Although these and other estimates and assumptions are based on the best available information, actual results could be materially different from these estimates. The severity, magnitude and duration, as well as the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, have been and may continue to be uncertain, rapidly changing and difficult to predict. Therefore, our accounting estimates and assumptions might change materially in future periods in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health Insurance

Except for certain fully insured health insurance lines of coverage, Kforce retains the risk of loss per participant for each health insurance claim up to $600 thousand in claims annually. Additionally, for all claim amounts exceeding $600 thousand, Kforce retains the risk of loss up to an aggregate annual loss of those claims of $200 thousand. For its partially self-insured lines of coverage, health insurance costs are accrued using estimates to approximate the liability for reported claims and incurred but not reported claims, which are primarily based upon an evaluation of historical claims experience, completion factors determined by an actuary and a qualitative review of our health insurance exposure including the extent of outstanding claims and expected changes in health insurance costs.

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Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed as net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (“WASO”) during the period. WASO excludes unvested shares of restricted stock. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by diluted WASO. Diluted WASO includes the dilutive effect of potentially dilutive securities such as unvested shares of restricted stock using the treasury stock method, except where the effect of including potential common shares would be anti-dilutive.

For the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, ~~and 2020, 429~~609 thousand and ~~307~~529 thousand common stock equivalents were included in the diluted WASO, respectively. For the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2020, 288 thousand and 298 thousand common stock equivalents were included in the diluted WASO, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, there were insignificant anti-dilutive common stock equivalents. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, there were ~~NaN~~352 thousand and ~~332~~346 thousand anti-dilutive common stock equivalents, respectively.

New Accounting Standards

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In August 2018, the FASB issued authoritative guidance regarding changes to the disclosure requirement for defined benefit plans including additions and deletions to certain disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other post-retirement plans. The guidance was effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2020, with the retrospective method required for all periods presented. The Company adopted the provisions of this new accounting standard at the beginning of fiscal year 2021. This guidance ~~addresses disclosures only and~~ did not have ana financial impact on the Company’s financial statements.

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Note B - Reportable Segments

Kforce provides services through our Technology (“Tech”) and Finance and Accounting (“FA”) segments. Historically, and for the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, ~~and 2020,~~ we have reported sales and gross profit information on a segment basis. Total assets, liabilities and operating expenses are not reported separately by segment as our operations are largely combined.

The following table provides information on the operations of our segments (in thousands):

Tech FA Total
Three Months Ended March 31,
2021
Revenue $ 279,560 $ 83,665 $ 363,225
Gross profit $ 74,280 $ 24,402 $ 98,682
Operating and other expenses $ 80,516
Income from operations, before income taxes $ 18,166
2020
Revenue $ 266,784 $ 68,424 $ 335,208
Gross profit $ 72,454 $ 22,070 $ 94,524
Operating and other expenses $ 81,990
Income from operations, before income taxes $ 12,534


	Tech		FA		Total
Three Months Ended June 30,
2021
Revenue	$	310,728	$	92,886	$	403,614
Gross profit	$	88,235	$	30,696	$	118,931
Operating and other expenses					$	88,920
Income from operations, before income taxes					$	30,011
2020
Revenue	$	255,750	$	87,270	$	343,020
Gross profit	$	72,192	$	25,169	$	97,361
Operating and other expenses					$	83,353
Income from operations, before income taxes					$	14,008

Six Months Ended June 30,
2021
Revenue	$	590,288	$	176,551	$	766,839
Gross profit	$	162,515	$	55,098	$	217,613
Operating and other expenses					$	169,436
Income from operations, before income taxes					$	48,177
2020
Revenue	$	522,534	$	155,694	$	678,228
Gross profit	$	144,646	$	47,239	$	191,885
Operating and other expenses					$	165,343
Income from operations, before income taxes					$	26,542

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Note C - Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table provides the disaggregation of revenue by segment and type (in thousands):

Tech FA Total
Three Months Ended March 31,
2021
Revenue by type:
Flex revenue $ 274,784 $ 79,063 $ 353,847
Direct Hire revenue 4,776 4,602 9,378
Total Revenue $ 279,560 $ 83,665 $ 363,225
2020
Revenue by type:
Flex revenue $ 262,569 $ 63,540 $ 326,109
Direct Hire revenue 4,215 4,884 9,099
Total Revenue $ 266,784 $ 68,424 $ 335,208


	Tech		FA		Total
Three Months Ended June 30,
2021
Revenue by type:
Flex revenue	$	304,645	$	86,717	$	391,362
Direct Hire revenue	6,083		6,169		12,252
Total Revenue	$	310,728	$	92,886	$	403,614
2020
Revenue by type:
Flex revenue	$	251,948	$	84,469	$	336,417
Direct Hire revenue	3,802		2,801		6,603
Total Revenue	$	255,750	$	87,270	$	343,020
Six Months Ended June 30,
2021
Revenue by type:
Flex revenue	$	579,429	$	165,780	$	745,209
Direct Hire revenue	10,859		10,771		21,630
Total Revenue	$	590,288	$	176,551	$	766,839
2020
Revenue by type:
Flex revenue	$	514,517	$	148,009	$	662,526
Direct Hire revenue	8,017		7,685		15,702
Total Revenue	$	522,534	$	155,694	$	678,228

Note D - Allowance for Credit Losses

The allowance for credit losses on trade receivables is determined based on a number of factors such as recent and historical write-off and delinquency trends, a specific analysis of significant receivable balances that are past due, the concentration of trade receivables among clients and the current state of the U.S. economy. As part of our analysis, we apply credit loss rates to outstanding receivables by aging category. For certain clients, we perform a quarterly credit review, which considers the client’s credit rating and financial position as well as our total credit loss exposure. Trade receivables are written off after all reasonable collection efforts have been exhausted. Recoveries of trade receivables previously written off are recorded when received and are immaterial for the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021.

The following table presents the activity within the allowance for credit losses on trade receivables for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021 (in thousands):




Allowance for credit losses, January 1, 2021	$	2,757
Current period provision	~~(852)~~(181)
Write-offs charged against the allowance, net of recoveries of amounts previously written off	~~(164)~~(673)

Allowance for credit losses, ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021	$	~~1,741~~1,903

The allowances on trade receivables presented in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets include ~~$0.5~~$0.6 million and $0.4 million at ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, for reserves unrelated to credit losses.

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During ~~2020, in response to~~ the ~~COVID-19 economic and health crisis and its impact on our clients’ ability to pay outstanding receivables,~~six months ended June 30, 2021, management performed an ~~in-depth~~ analysis ~~and increased the Company’s~~of our allowance for credit ~~losses. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, management continued to perform similar analyses~~losses and determined that as a result of continued strong collections, low write-off experience, minimal client-specific credit loss concerns, and an overall improvement in the aging of our portfolio, the allowance for credit loss should be reduced.

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Note E - Sale of Corporate Headquarters

On May 19, 2021, Kforce completed the sale of its corporate headquarters, which had a net book value of $21.7 million, to an independent third party. Kforce received net proceeds of $23.7 million and recognized a gain on the sale in the amount of $2.0 million, which is recorded in SG&A expenses.

Note F - Other Assets, Net

Other assets, net consisted of the following (in thousands):

March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Assets held in Rabbi Trust $ 37,231 $ 36,164
Right-of-use assets for operating leases, net 15,907 16,835
Capitalized software, net (1) 13,811 12,802
Equity method investment (2) 11,997 10,488
Deferred loan costs, net 413 501
Other non-current assets 621 785
Total Other assets, net $ 79,980 $ 77,575


	June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Assets held in Rabbi Trust	$	39,608	$	36,164
Right-of-use assets for operating leases, net	17,699		16,835
Capitalized software, net (1)	14,696		12,802
Equity method investment (2)	13,966		10,488
Deferred loan costs, net	324		501

Other non-current assets	839		785
Total Other assets, net	$	87,132	$	77,575

(1) Accumulated amortization of capitalized software was ~~$34.4~~$34.8 million and $34.0 million as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

(2) In June 2019, Kforce entered into a joint venture resulting in a 50% noncontrolling interest in WorkLLama, LLC (“WorkLLama”), which is accounted for as an equity method investment. The loss on this WorkLLama investment was $0.5 million and ~~$0.6~~$1.0 million for the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, respectively. In addition, Kforce contributed $4.5 million and $4.0 million of capital during the six months ended June 30, 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2020, respectively. Refer to Note LM - “Commitments and Contingencies” for more information on contingencies related to WorkLLama.

Note FG - Current Liabilities

The following table provides information on certain current liabilities (in thousands):

March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 28,746 $ 20,177
Accrued liabilities 9,636 15,356
Total Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities $ 38,382 $ 35,533
Accrued payroll costs:
Payroll and benefits $ 41,516 $ 38,257
Payroll taxes 30,512 21,842
Health insurance liabilities 4,720 4,641
Workers’ compensation liabilities 1,135 1,109
Total Accrued payroll costs $ 77,883 $ 65,849


	June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	33,421	$	20,177
Accrued liabilities	14,249		15,356
Total Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	$	47,670	$	35,533
Accrued payroll costs:
Payroll and benefits	$	49,986	$	38,257
Payroll taxes	26,704		21,842
Health insurance liabilities	4,736		4,641
Workers’ compensation liabilities	1,060		1,109
Total Accrued payroll costs	$	82,486	$	65,849

Our accounts payable balance includes vendor and independent contractor payables. Our accrued liabilities balance includes the current portion of the deferred compensation plans liability, ~~contract~~ liabilities from contracts with customers (such as rebates) and other accrued liabilities. Included within payroll taxes in the table above is approximately $19.3 million in payroll tax deferrals as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES ACT”)I,, which is expected to be paid in 2021.

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Note GH - Other Long-Term Liabilities

Other long-term liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):

March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Deferred compensation plan $ 36,635 $ 34,501
Supplemental executive retirement plan 20,833 20,628
Operating lease liabilities 13,813 14,692
Interest rate swap derivative instruments 516 1,774
Other long-term liabilities (1) 19,329 19,353
Total Other long-term liabilities $ 91,126 $ 90,948


	June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Deferred compensation plan	$	37,894	$	34,501
Supplemental executive retirement plan (1)	19,965		20,628
Operating lease liabilities	14,067		14,692
Interest rate swap derivative instruments	503		1,774
Other long-term liabilities (2)	19,323		19,353
Total Other long-term liabilities	$	91,752	$	90,948

(1) The Company terminated its supplemental executive retirement plan on April 30, 2021.

(2) As a result of the application of the CARES Act, we have approximately $19.3 million in payroll tax deferrals recorded within Other long-term liabilities as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 ~~that is expected~~(expected to be paid in ~~2022~~2022).

Note HI - Employee Benefit Plans

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan

Prior to April 30, 2021, Kforce ~~maintains~~maintained a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”), which ~~benefits~~benefited 2 executives. The SERP iswas a non-qualified benefit plan and ~~does~~did not include elective deferrals of covered executive officers’ compensation.

The ~~following table presents the components of~~related net periodic benefit ~~cost (in thousands):~~

Three Months Ended March 31,
2021 2020
Service cost $ 149 $ 86
Interest cost 103 125
Net periodic benefit cost $ 252 $ 211

~~The~~costs were comprised of service cost isand interest cost. The services cost amounted to $50 thousand and $199 thousand in the three and six months ending June 30, 2021, respectively, and $86 thousand and $172 thousand in the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, and were recorded in SG~~&A and the~~&A. The interest cost isamounted to $34 thousand and $138 thousand in the three and six months ending June 30, 2021, respectively, and $125 thousand and $250 thousand in the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, and were recorded in Other expense, net in the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

Effective April 30, 2021, Kforce’s Board of Directors irrevocably terminated the SERP. The ~~projected benefit obligation~~benefits owed to the 2 participants under the SERP as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021 ~~and December 31, 2020, was $20.8~~amount to $20.0 million ~~and $20.6 million, respectively, and~~in the aggregate, which is recorded in Other long-term liabilities in the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. ~~There is~~Kforce must make the benefit payments to the participants within 24 months of the termination date but no ~~requirement for Kforce~~sooner than 12 months of the termination date, however, we anticipate making the benefit payments subsequent to ~~fund the SERP and, as a result, 0~~June 30, 2022. NaN contributions were made to the SERP during the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021. ~~Kforce does 0t currently anticipate funding~~

As a result of the termination of the SERP, ~~during~~Kforce recognized a net loss of $1.8 million in the ~~year ended December 31, 2021.~~

~~Kforce’s Board of Directors terminated the SERP effective April~~quarter ending June 30, 2021. ~~Please see Note M - “Subsequent Events” for additional disclosure.~~The loss is reflected in Other expense, net in the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

Note IJ - Stock Incentive Plans

On April 22, 2021, Kforce’s shareholders approved the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”). The 2021 Plan allows for the issuance of stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SAR”), stock awards (including restricted stock awards (“RSAs”) and restricted stock units (“RSUs”)) and other stock-based awards. The aggregate number of shares reserved under the 2021 Plan is approximately 3.9 million. Grants of an option or SAR reduce the reserve by 1 share, while a stock award reduces the reserve by 2.72 shares. The 2021 Plan terminates on April 22, 2031.

Restricted stock (including RSAs and RSUs) are granted to directors, executives and management either for awards related to Kforce’s annual long-term incentive program or as part of a compensation package for attraction and retention purposes. Restricted stock granted during the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, will vest over a period of one to ten years, with vesting occurring in equal annual installments.

During the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, stock-based compensation expense was $3.5 million and $6.9 million, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, stock-based compensation expense ~~from continuing operations~~ was ~~$3.4~~$2.9 million and ~~$2.9~~$5.8 million, respectively.

~~The following table presents the restricted stock activity for the three months ended March 31, 2021 (in thousands, except per share amounts):~~

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Number of
Restricted Stock Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value Total Intrinsic
Value of Restricted
Stock Vested
Outstanding at December 31, 2020 1,137 $ 33.63
Granted 15 $ 42.82
Vested (8) $ 21.77 $ 389
Outstanding at March 31, 2021 1,144 $ 33.83
The following table presents the restricted stock activity for the six months ended June 30, 2021 (in thousands, except per share amounts):


	Number of Restricted Stock	Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Total Intrinsic Value of Restricted Stock Vested
Outstanding at December 31, 2020	1,137	$	33.63
Granted	55	$	52.14

Vested	(42)	$	25.57	$	2,313
Outstanding at June 30, 2021	1,150	$	34.79

As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock was ~~$32.8~~$31.3 million, which will be recognized over a weighted-average remaining period of 3.2 years.

Note JK - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity

On April 21, 2017, Kforce entered into a forward-starting interest rate swap agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A (“Swap A”). Swap A was effective on May 31, 2017 and matures on April 29, 2022. Swap A has a fixed interest rate of 1.81%, which we add to our interest rate margin to determine the fixed rate that the Firm will pay to the counterparty during the term of Swap A based on the notional amount of Swap A. The notional amount of Swap A through maturity is $25.0 million.

On March 12, 2020, Kforce entered into a forward-starting interest rate swap agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A (“Swap B”, together with Swap A, the "Swaps"). Swap B was effective on March 17, 2020 and matures on May 30, 2025. Swap B has a fixed interest rate of 0.61% and a notional amount of $75.0 million and increases to $100.0 million in May 2022, and subsequently decreases to $75.0 million and $40.0 million in May 2023 and May 2024, respectively. The increase in the notional amount of Swap B in May 2022 corresponds to the decrease in the notional amount for Swap A.

The Firm uses the Swaps as an interest rate risk management tool to mitigate the potential impact of rising interest rates on variable rate debt. The fixed interest rate for each Swap (which will remain throughout the remainder of the hedging arrangement), plus the applicable interest margin under our credit facility, is included in interest expense and recorded in Other expense, net in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. Both Swap A and B have been designated as cash flow hedges and were effective as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021. The change in the fair value of the Swaps are recorded as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive ~~loss~~income (loss) in the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

The following table sets forth the activity in the accumulated derivative instrument activity (in thousands):

Three Months Ended March 31,
2021 2020
Accumulated derivative instrument loss, beginning of period $ (1,774) $ (179)
Net change associated with current period hedging transactions 1,258 (1,505)
Accumulated derivative instrument loss, end of period $ (516) $ (1,684)


	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020
Accumulated derivative instrument loss, beginning of period	$	(1,774)	$	(179)
Net change associated with current period hedging transactions	1,271		(2,135)

Accumulated derivative instrument loss, end of period	$	(503)	$	(2,314)

Note KL - Fair Value Measurements

Our interest rate swaps are measured at fair value using readily observable inputs, which are considered to be Level 2 inputs and are recorded in Other long-term liabilities within the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Refer to Note J - “Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity” for a complete discussion of our interest rate swaps.

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Asset/(Liability) Measured at Fair Value: Asset/(Liability) Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1) Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2) Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
At March 31, 2021
Interest rate swap derivative instruments $ (516) $ 0 $ (516) $ 0
At December 31, 2020
Interest rate swap derivative instrument $ (1,774) $ 0 $ (1,774) $ 0


Asset/(Liability) Measured at Fair Value:	Asset/(Liability)		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
At June 30, 2021

Interest rate swap derivative instruments	$	(503)	$	0	$	(503)	$	0
At December 31, 2020

Interest rate swap derivative instrument	$	(1,774)	$	0	$	(1,774)	$	0

Note LM - Commitments and Contingencies

Employment Agreements

Kforce has employment agreements with certain executives that provide for minimum compensation, salary and continuation of certain benefits for a six-month to a three-year period after their employment ends under certain circumstances. Certain of the agreements also provide for a severance payment ranging from one to three times annual salary and one-half to three times average annual bonus if such an agreement is terminated without good cause by Kforce or for good reason by the executive subject to certain post-employment restrictive covenants. At ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, our liability would be approximately $45.0 million if, following a change in control, all of the executives under contract were terminated without cause by the employer or if the executives resigned for good reason and $17.3 million if, in the absence of a change in control, all of the executives under contract were terminated by Kforce without cause or if the executives resigned for good reason.

Litigation and Loss Contingencies

Unless otherwise noted below, there have been no material developments with regard to any of the legal proceedings previously disclosed in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

On February 19, 2021, a first amended complaint was filed against Kforce and its client, Verity Health System of California (Verity) in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. Ramona Webb v. Kforce Flexible Solutions, LLC, et. al. case no. 20STCV47529. Former consultant Ramona Webb, who worked for client Verity, has sued both Kforce and Verity alleging gender discrimination (sex harassment), disability discrimination, wrongful discharge in violation of California public policy, retaliation for engaging in protected activity, failure to produce employment records, and a California Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) claim based on violations of various provisions of the California Labor Code. With respect to her individual claims, plaintiff seeks to recover medical expenses, past and future economic loss, pain and suffering, punitive damages, attorney’s fees and costs. With respect to the PAGA claim, Plaintiff seeks to recover on their behalf, on behalf of the State of California, and on behalf of all current and former allegedly aggrieved employees of defendants, the civil penalties provided by PAGA, attorney’s fees and costs. At this stage in the litigation, it is not feasible to predict the outcome of this matter or reasonably estimate a range of loss, should a loss occur, from this proceeding.

On March 19, 2021, a complaint was filed against Kforce Inc. in United States District Court, Central District of California, and served on March 25, 2021. Jessica Cook, et. al. v. Kforce Inc., case no. 2:21-cv-02453. On behalf of herself and all others similarly situated, the plaintiff purports to bring a collective action challenging the exempt classification of a select class of recruiters. Plaintiff alleges that due to the misclassification of the recruiter class Kforce violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by failing to pay overtime and failing to make, keep, and preserve records with respect to each employee sufficient to determine their wages. The class action is brought pursuant to California state law, on behalf of the same class of California recruiters, and alleges: (i) classification and overtime violations under California law; (ii) untimely payment of wages; (iii) legally deficient wage statements; (iv) violations of meal and rest period requirements; and (v) violation of California's Unfair Competition Law. Plaintiff, on behalf of herself and the class and/or collective, seeks damages in the amount of unpaid overtime compensation, double time pay as applicable (for the California class), liquidated damages, attorney’s fees, interest, and other relief. The parties reached agreement to attempt resolution by mediation, and as a result, filed a Joint Stipulation for Dismissal Without Prejudice on June 28, 2021. If mediation is unsuccessful, it is expected that Plaintiff will re-file her class and collective action claims in a subsequent action. At this stage in the litigation, it is not feasible to predict the outcome of this matter or reasonably estimate a range of loss, should a loss occur, from this proceeding.

On October 13, 2020, Kforce Inc. was served with a complaint brought in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Hope Gofton and Adam Kimbrel, et al. v. Kforce Inc., Case No.: 2:20-cv-04886 on behalf of themselves

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and other similarly situated current and former employees. The plaintiffs purport to bring a collective action for alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. § 201, et seq., and a class action for alleged violations of the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act, 43 P.S. §§ 333.101, et seq., based upon the defendant’s purported failure to pay federal and state overtime wages. The plaintiffs allege that the defendant improperly classified as exempt the plaintiffs and other putative collective and class members, and allegedly failed to pay overtime wages. The plaintiffs seek payment of unpaid overtime wages, liquidated damages, interest, attorney’s fees, costs and other relief deemed equitable by the Court. On April 22, 2021, the parties reached a preliminary settlement of the ~~case, which~~case. The Court approved the preliminary settlement on June 22, 2021 and scheduled a final fairness hearing for September 30, 2021. We believe that this matter is unlikely to have a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

On August 23, 2019, Kforce Inc. was served with a complaint, as amended, brought in the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division. Maurcus Smith, Alvin Hodge and David Kortright, et al. v. Kforce Inc., Case No.: 8:19-cv-02068-CEH-CPT. The plaintiffs purport to bring claims on their own behalf and on behalf of a putative class of consumers/applicants who were the subject of consumer reports used for employment purposes for alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1970, as amended, (“FCRA”), 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. based upon the defendant’s purported failure to ~~approval by~~provide stand-alone FCRA disclosures and obtain valid authorizations. The plaintiffs seek statutory damages, punitive damages, costs, attorney’s fees and other relief under the ~~Court.~~FCRA. On February 10, 2020, the parties reached a preliminary settlement of the case. The Court entered a Final Approval Order on June 28, 2021 approving the settlement agreement and dismissing the action with prejudice. We believe that this matter is unlikely to have a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

We are involved in other legal proceedings, claims and administrative matters from time to time, and may also be exposed to loss contingencies, that arise in the ordinary course of business. We have made accruals with respect to certain of these matters, where appropriate, which are reflected in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. While the ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be determined and any amounts accrued are inherently uncertain estimates, we currently do not expect that these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material effect on our financial position.

Equity Method Investment

Under the joint venture operating agreement for WorkLLama, Kforce is obligated to make additional cash contributions, which are contingent on WorkLLama's achievement of certain operational and financial milestones. Our maximum potential capital contributions ~~were~~are $22.5 million. The original operating and financial milestones established in the joint venture operating agreement were not achieved, in part, due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on WorkLLama’s business. We have continued to provide capital contributions to the joint venture due to our belief in the long-term value of the joint venture. We contributed ~~$2.0~~$4.5 million and $4.0 million of capital during the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2020, respectively. Refer to Note EF - “Other Assets, Net” for more details on WorkLLama.

~~Note M - Subsequent Events~~

~~Sale of Corporate Headquarters~~

Kforce entered into a purchase and sale agreement (the “Agreement”) with an independent third party (the “Buyer”) to sell its corporate headquarters for $24.0 million and lease it back for a period of 18 months. This transaction was subject to the completion of due diligence by the Buyer, the negotiation of a lease agreement between the parties, among other items, during an investigation period that concluded on April 19, 2021 (the “Investigation Period”). Up to the conclusion of the Investigation Period, either party could terminate the Agreement for any reason or no reason. While there are certain risks and uncertainties that still exist surrounding the successful closing of this transaction; with the completion of the Investigation Period, Kforce now believes that it is more likely than not that this transaction will close in mid-May 2021. As of March 31, 2021, the net book value of the assets contemplated by the Agreement was approximately $21.5 million. Assuming this transaction closes, we would expect to recognize a gain of approximately $2.0 million in the second quarter of 2021.

~~Termination of the SERP~~

Effective April 30, 2021, Kforce’s Board of Directors irrevocably terminated the SERP. The benefits owed to the 2 participants under the SERP as of April 30, 2021 amount to approximately $20 million in the aggregate, which has been fully accrued in Other long-term liabilities in the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020. Kforce intends on making the benefit payments to the participants no earlier than 12 months and no later than 24 months following the termination date of April 30, 2021.

~~As a result of the termination of the SERP, Kforce anticipates recognizing a net loss of $2.0 million in the second quarter ending June 30, 2021,~~

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

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The following is an executive summary of what Kforce believes are highlights as of and for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, which should be considered in the context of the additional discussions herein and in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

•Revenue for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, increased ~~8.4%~~13.1%, to ~~$363.2~~$766.8 million from ~~$335.2~~$678.2 million in the comparable period in 2020. Revenue increased ~~4.8%~~13.0% and ~~22.3%~~13.4% for Tech and FA, respectively.

•Flex revenue for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, increased ~~10.2%~~13.4% on a billing day basis, to ~~$353.8~~$745.2 million from ~~$326.1~~$662.5 million in the comparable period in 2020. Flex revenue increased ~~6.3%~~13.5% and ~~26.4%~~12.9%, on a billing day basis for Tech and FA, respectively, on a year-over-year basis.

•Flex revenue in our Technology business increased 20.9% on a year-over-year basis in the three months ended June 30, 2021, per billing day.

•Revenues from contracts we secured to support government-sponsored COVID-19 related initiatives (the “COVID-19 Business”) was ~~$24.0~~$34.8 million and $35.1 million for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021 ~~which benefited our FA Flex business. Excluding revenues from the COVID- 19 Business, our FA Flex business would have declined 12.8% in 2021 on a year-over-year basis.~~and 2020, respectively.

•Direct Hire revenue for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, increased ~~3.1%~~37.8% to ~~$9.4~~$21.6 million from ~~$9.1~~$15.7 million in the comparable period in ~~2020 .~~2020.

•Gross profit margin for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, ~~decreased 100~~increased 10 basis points to ~~27.2%~~28.4%. Flex gross profit margin for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, decreased ~~100~~30 basis points to ~~25.2%~~26.3% from ~~26.2%~~26.6% in the comparable period in 2020. Tech Flex ~~gross profit margin~~margins decreased 7040 basis points ~~for Tech~~ due primarily to spread compression as a result of business mix ~~but also a result of~~and slightly higher health insurance and payroll tax ~~costs and decreased 200 basis points for~~costs. FA ~~primarily as a result of the COVID-19 Business carrying a lower~~ Flex ~~gross profit margin.~~margins remained flat.

•SG&A as a percentage of revenue for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, decreased to ~~21.5%~~21.2% from 23.6% in the comparable period in 2020 primarily due to leverage gained from our revenue growth, associate productivity improvements, ~~reductions~~lower spending in ~~certain~~ areas such as travel and ~~office related~~lease expenses, ~~given ongoing travel restrictions and~~ a decline in our credit ~~expense.~~expense and a gain on the sale of our corporate headquarters.

•Other income and expense, net, increased 56.6% to $4.4 million from $2.8 million in the comparable period in 2020, primarily due to expenses related to the termination of the SERP on April 30, 2021.

•Income from continuing operations for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, increased ~~45.6%~~81.4% to ~~$13.3~~$34.4 million, or ~~$0.62~~$1.61 per share, from ~~$9.1~~$19.0 million, or ~~$0.42~~$0.89 per share, in the comparable period in 2020.

•The Firm returned ~~$21.0~~$39.1 million of capital to our shareholders in the form of open market repurchases totaling ~~$16.2~~$29.6 million and quarterly dividends totaling ~~$4.8~~$9.5 million during the ~~year~~six months ending ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021. ~~We have $68.4 million under~~

•On July 30, 2021, our ~~current~~ Board ~~authorization.~~of Directors approved an increase to our third-quarter dividend from $0.23 per quarter ($0.92 per annum) to $0.26 per quarter ($1.04 per annum), an increase of approximately 13%. This was the second increase to our dividend in 2021.

•Cash provided by operating activities was ~~$22.4~~$36.6 million during the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, as compared to ~~$3.0~~$39.0 million for the ~~three~~six months ended March 31, 2020. Our operating cash flows were positively impacted by improved profitability, solid management of our working capital and payment delays by our clients at the onset of the pandemic in 2020 that impacted operating cash flows in the first quarter ofJune 30, 2020.

•Cash and cash equivalents, net of ~~long-term debt of $100.0 million,~~outstanding borrowings under our credit facility, was ~~$1.3~~$17.3 million as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Business Overview

Kforce provides professional staffing services and solutions to our clients on both a temporary (“Flex”) and permanent (“Direct Hire”) basis through our Tech and FA segments. ~~We operate through our~~Our corporate headquarters is in Tampa, Florida and ~~our various~~have field offices located throughout the United States (U.S.). As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, Kforce employed approximately 2,000 associates, including approximately 1,300 supporting the revenue-generating aspects of our business and approximately 700 supporting the revenue-enabling aspects. We also had approximately ~~12,100~~13,400 consultants on assignment providing flexible staffing services and solutions to our clients. Kforce serves clients across many industries and geographies as well as organizations of all sizes, with a particular focus on Fortune 1000 and other large companies. We believe that our ~~portfolio of service offerings~~100% domestic focus, concentration on technology staffing and solutions and client portfolio ~~are~~comprised of world-class companies have been key contributors to our strong performance ~~during the COVID-19 pandemic~~in 2020 and ~~long-term financial stability.~~

2021 and will be key drivers to our future success.

In December 2020 and early 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the distribution and administration of certain vaccines for the prevention of COVID-19 in the U.S. The availability of COVID-19 vaccines and economic stimulus measures initiated in the U.S., among other factors, ~~has~~have significantly lifted the ~~prospects of~~ economic growth in the U.S. While the level of vaccinations and potential variants of COVID-19 are difficult to predict and could negatively impact our business, growth in our business ashas meaningfully accelerated over the last ~~several~~few quarters. From an economic standpoint, total and temporary employment figures and trends have historically been important indicators of staffing demand. Based on information published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Staffing Industry Analysts (“SIA”), these figures and trends have been trending positively since the end of the third quarter of 2020. While uncertainty still remains around the future trends and impact on staffing demand, the penetration rate (the percentage of temporary staffing to total employment) remained roughly stable at ~~1.9%~~1.8% and the unemployment rate decreased again to 5.9% in June 2021, down from 6.0% in March ~~2021, down from 6.2% in December 2020.~~2021. In the latest U.S. staffing industry forecast published by SIA in April 2021, the technology temporary staffing industry and finance and accounting temporary staffing industry are estimated to grow by 9% and 14%, respectively, in 2021, and by 6% and 5%, respectively, in 2022. ~~In addition, SIA noted that the domestic technology staffing market became the largest market segment in 2020, with spend of nearly $31 billion, and overtaking industrial staffing for the first time.~~

We ~~were successful delivering~~have successfully delivered strong results, especially in ~~2020 with~~ our largest business, Technology, ~~only being down 1% for~~which has revenues that are 17.1% greater than the ~~full year 2020.~~second quarter of 2019. Our client relationships and capability to source and deliver resources at scale significantly contributed to us securing the COVID-19 Business during 2020. While trends related to our COVID-19 Business are difficult to predict, it contributed ~~$24.0~~$58.8 million in FA Flex revenue for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021 and is expected to continue into the third quarter of 2021, although at significantly lower levels than the second quarter of ~~2021.~~2021 due to certain projects ending. While the business climate related to this economic and health crisis, along with related governmental legislation (including that which is aimed at stimulating the economy) is still extremely fluid, we strongly believe that we are very well positioned to continue capturing additional market share in our Technology business and delivering strong operating results to our shareholders.

~~We have conducted~~The results of multiple employee ~~satisfaction~~ surveys ~~during this pandemic and~~conducted over the ~~results~~last twelve months indicate that our associates have embraced the ingenuity required to work remotely and have been successful in ~~establishing~~settling into new, productive routines. We continue to make great progress in our “Kforce Reimagined” initiative that was started in 2020, which is an effort to position Kforce to provide a more flexible hybrid work environment for our associates. This initiative involves efforts to streamline our real estate footprint and make investments in technology and other tools necessary to provide a seamless ~~in-office~~experience while our employees are occasionally in the office and ~~remote experience.~~while they are predominately working remotely. The effort to streamline our real estate footprint also resulted in the sale of our corporate headquarters facility in the second quarter of 2021 and we have already begun our search for our future location that is aligned with our Kforce Reimagined hybrid work environment. In addition, we engaged an independent third-party consulting firm to assist us in our assessment of our middle and back office capabilities. We believe that the culmination of these and other efforts will provide a differentiated employee experience, in the case of our Kforce Reimagined effort, and significant contributions to improving productivity and ~~profitability.~~profitability in both cases.

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Operating Results - Three and Six Months Ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021 and 2020

The following table presents certain items in our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income as a percentage of revenue:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Revenue by segment:
Tech	77.0	%	74.6	%	77.0	%	77.0	%
FA	23.0		25.4		23.0		23.0
Total Revenue	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%
Revenue by type:
Flex	97.0	%	98.1	%	97.2	%	97.7	%
Direct Hire	3.0		1.9		2.8		2.3
Total Revenue	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%
Gross profit	29.5	%	28.4	%	28.4	%	28.3	%
Selling, general and administrative expenses	21.0	%	23.5	%	21.2	%	23.6	%
Depreciation and amortization	0.3	%	0.4	%	0.3	%	0.4	%
Income from operations	8.2	%	4.5	%	6.9	%	4.3	%
Income from operations, before income taxes	7.4	%	4.1	%	6.3	%	3.9	%


Net income	5.2	%	2.9	%	4.5	%	2.8	%

Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021 2020
Revenue by segment:
Tech 77.0 % 79.6 %
FA 23.0 20.4
Total Revenue 100.0 % 100.0 %
Revenue by type:
Flex 97.4 % 97.3 %
Direct Hire 2.6 2.7
Total Revenue 100.0 % 100.0 %
Gross profit 27.2 % 28.2 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses 21.5 % 23.6 %
Depreciation and amortization 0.3 % 0.4 %
Income from operations 5.4 % 4.2 %
Income from operations, before income taxes 5.0 % 3.7 %
Net income 3.7 % 2.7 %

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Revenue. The following table presents revenue by type for each segment and the percentage change from the prior period (in thousands):

Three Months Ended March 31,
2021 Increase
(Decrease) 2020
Tech
Flex revenue $ 274,784 4.7 % $ 262,569
Direct Hire revenue 4,776 13.3 % 4,215
Total Tech revenue $ 279,560 4.8 % $ 266,784
FA
Flex revenue $ 79,063 24.4 % $ 63,540
Direct Hire revenue 4,602 (5.8) % 4,884
Total FA revenue $ 83,665 22.3 % $ 68,424
Total Flex revenue $ 353,847 8.5 % $ 326,109
Total Direct Hire revenue 9,378 3.1 % 9,099
Total Revenue $ 363,225 8.4 % $ 335,208

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	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		Increase (Decrease)		2020		2021		Increase (Decrease)		2020
Tech
Flex revenue	$	304,645	20.9	%	$	251,948	$	579,429	12.6	%	$	514,517
Direct Hire revenue	6,083		60.0	%	3,802		10,859		35.4	%	8,017
Total Tech revenue	$	310,728	21.5	%	$	255,750	$	590,288	13.0	%	$	522,534
FA
Flex revenue	$	86,717	2.7	%	$	84,469	$	165,780	12.0	%	$	148,009
Direct Hire revenue	6,169		120.2	%	2,801		10,771		40.2	%	7,685
Total FA revenue	$	92,886	6.4	%	$	87,270	$	176,551	13.4	%	$	155,694

Total Flex revenue	$	391,362	16.3	%	$	336,417	$	745,209	12.5	%	$	662,526
Total Direct Hire revenue	12,252		85.6	%	6,603		21,630		37.8	%	15,702
Total Revenue	$	403,614	17.7	%	$	343,020	$	766,839	13.1	%	$	678,228

Our quarterly operating results are affected by the number of billing days in a quarter. The following table presents the year-over-year revenue growth rates, on a billing day basis, for the last five quarters:

Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth Rates
(Per Billing Day)
Q1 2021 Q4 2020 Q3 2020 Q2 2020 Q1 2020
Billing Days 63 62 64 64 64
Tech Flex 6.3 % 0.8 % (4.2) % (3.0) % 3.3 %
FA Flex 26.4 % 26.0 % 51.6 % 28.7 % (3.4) %
Total Flex 10.2 % 5.9 % 6.9 % 3.4 % 1.9 %


	Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth Rates
	(Per Billing Day)
	Q2 2021		Q1 2021		Q4 2020		Q3 2020		Q2 2020
Billing Days	64		63		62		64		64
Technology	20.9	%	6.3	%	0.8	%	(4.2)	%	(3.0)	%
FA	2.7	%	26.4	%	26.0	%	51.6	%	28.7	%
Total Flex	16.3	%	10.2	%	5.9	%	6.9	%	3.4	%

Flex Revenue. The key drivers of Flex revenue are the number of consultants on assignment, billable hours, the bill rate per hour and, to a limited extent, the amount of billable expenses incurred by Kforce.

Flex revenue for Tech increased ~~6.3%~~20.9% and 13.5% on a billing day basis, during the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, respectively, as compared to the same period in 2020. Flex revenue in our Tech business improved ~~3.1%~~9.1%, on a billing day basis sequentially in the ~~first~~second quarter of 2021. The organic sequential and year-over-year growth that we experienced in our Technology business in the second quarter of 2021 ~~which is~~was the ~~strongest sequential performance that~~highest we have on ~~record. Importantly, the growth we experienced during the first quarter of 2021 accelerated as the quarter progressed. The growth we are experiencing in Tech is being~~record and was driven by higher levels of consultants on assignment as well as an increase in average bill rates, which increased 1.3% sequentially and 4.5% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2021. While the overall economy is still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, our Tech Flex business displayed a high level of resiliency during the COVID-19 pandemic with Tech Flex revenues only being down approximately 1% for the full year 2020.assignment. We have made ~~significant~~tremendous progress in growing our technology consultants on assignment since June 2020. Given the acceleration we are experiencing in ~~Tech Flex growth,~~our Technology business, we expect ~~revenues~~our year-over-year growth rate to accelerate in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021 compared to ~~grow in the mid to high teens on a year-over-year billing day basis.~~second quarter levels. We believe the secular drivers of demand in technology have only strengthened as companies continue to assess their digital transformation efforts and capabilities to conduct business in a more virtual operating environment.

Our FA segment experienced an increase in Flex revenue of ~~24.4%~~12.0% during the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021 as compared to the same period in 2020, primarily driven by the COVID-19 Business, which contributed approximately ~~$24.0~~$58.8 million in revenue during the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31, 2021. This~~June 30, 2021and positively impacted FA Flex revenue growth rates by ~~37.8%~~39.7%, for the six months ended June 30, 2021. FA Flex experienced an increase to Flex revenue of 2.7% during the three months ended ~~March 31, 2021.~~June 30, 2021 as compared to the same period in 2020, as we experienced relative stability in the portion of business unrelated to COVID-19. As we move into the ~~second~~third quarter of 2021, we expect overall revenues in the FA business to ~~remain relatively stable year-over-year as we~~decline due primarily to projects within the COVID-19 Business ending late in the second quarter and early in the third quarter of 2021. We continue to migrate our FA business towards more highly-skilled roles that are less susceptible to technological change, location and automation.

~~Future forecasts and predictions about the demand for temporary staffing and solutions are inherently uncertain due to the unknown and continued impacts~~

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The following table presents the key drivers for the change in Flex revenue by segment over the prior period (in thousands):

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021 vs. March 31, 2020
Tech FA
Key Drivers - Increase (Decrease)
Volume - hours billed $ 1,363 $ 27,264
Bill rate 11,686 (11,603)
Billable expenses (834) (138)
Total change in Flex revenue $ 12,215 $ 15,523

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	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2021 vs. June 30, 2020				June 30, 2021 vs. June 30, 2020
	Tech		FA		Tech		FA
Key Drivers - Increase (Decrease)
Volume - hours billed	$	50,111	$	(64)	$	50,364	$	25,609
Bill rate	2,033		2,365		14,829		(7,647)
Billable expenses	553		(53)		(281)		(191)
Total change in Flex revenue	$	52,697	$	2,248	$	64,912	$	17,771

The following table presents total Flex hours billed by segment and percentage change over the prior period (in thousands):


		Three Months Ended March 31,		Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
			2021		Increase (Decrease)		2020		2021	Increase (Decrease)		2020	2021	Increase (Decrease)		2020
Tech	Tech		3,428		0.5	%	3,410	Tech	3,766	19.9	%	3,141	7,194	9.8	%	6,551
FA	FA		2,376		43.0	%	1,662	FA	2,449	—	%	2,450	4,825	17.3	%	4,112
Total Flex hours billed	Total Flex hours billed		5,804		14.4	%	5,072	Total Flex hours billed	6,215	11.2	%	5,591	12,019	12.7	%	10,663

For the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, FA Flex hours billed included ~~849~~1,076 and 1,925 thousand hours, respectively, from the COVID-19 Business.

Direct Hire Revenue. The key drivers of Direct Hire revenue are the number of placements and the associated placement fee. Direct Hire revenue also includes conversion revenue, which may occur when a consultant initially assigned to a client on a temporary basis is later converted to a permanent placement for a fee.

Direct Hire revenue increased ~~3.1%~~85.6% and 37.8% during the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, respectively, as compared to the same ~~period~~periods in ~~2020,~~2020. The increase during the second quarter is primarily driven by a significant increase in the ~~average placement fee during~~number of placements as the ~~first quarter of 2021.~~economic environment has improved. As we look to the ~~second~~third quarter, we expect Direct Hire ~~revenue could approximate first~~revenues may decline in the third quarter ~~levels.~~from second quarter levels, which would be consistent with usual seasonal trends.

The following table presents the key drivers for the change in Direct Hire revenue by segment over the prior period (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2021 vs. June 30, 2020				June 30, 2021 vs. June 30, 2020
	Tech		FA		Tech		FA
Key Drivers - Increase (Decrease)
Volume - number of placements	$	2,242	$	3,148	$	2,076	$	1,907
Placement fee	39		220		766		1,179
Total change in Direct Hire revenue	$	2,281	$	3,368	$	2,842	$	3,086

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021 vs. March 31, 2020
Tech FA
Key Drivers - Increase (Decrease)
Volume - number of placements $ 21 $ (973)
Placement fee 540 691
Total change in Direct Hire revenue $ 561 $ (282)

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The following table presents the total number of placements by segment and percentage change over the prior period:


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021	Increase (Decrease)		2020	2021	Increase (Decrease)		2020
Tech	297	58.8	%	187	541	25.8	%	430
FA	398	111.7	%	188	693	24.9	%	555
Total number of placements	695	85.3	%	375	1,234	25.3	%	985

Three Months Ended March 31,
2021 Increase
(Decrease) 2020
Tech 244 0.4 % 243
FA 294 (19.9) % 367
Total number of placements 538 (11.8) % 610

The following table presents the average placement fee by segment and percentage change over the prior period:

Three Months Ended March 31,
2021 Increase
(Decrease) 2020
Tech $ 19,559 12.8 % $ 17,347
FA $ 15,643 17.7 % $ 13,294
Total average placement fee $ 17,419 16.8 % $ 14,908


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		Increase (Decrease)		2020		2021		Increase (Decrease)		2020
Tech	$	20,517	0.6	%	$	20,387	$	20,084	7.6	%	$	18,667
FA	15,478		3.7	%	14,927		$	15,548	12.3	%	$	13,846
Total average placement fee	$	17,628	(0.1)	%	$	17,648	$	17,537	10.0	%	$	15,949

Gross Profit. Gross profit is calculated by deducting direct costs (primarily consultant compensation, payroll taxes, payroll-related insurance and certain fringe benefits, as well as independent contractor costs) from total revenue. There are no consultant payroll costs associated with Direct Hire placements, thus all Direct Hire revenue increases gross profit by the full amount of the placement fee.

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The following table presents the gross profit percentage (gross profit as a percentage of total revenue) by segment and percentage change over the prior period:

Three Months Ended March 31,
2021 Increase
(Decrease) 2020
Tech 26.6 % (2.2) % 27.2 %
FA 29.2 % (9.6) % 32.3 %
Total gross profit percentage 27.2 % (3.5) % 28.2 %


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		Increase (Decrease)		2020		2021		Increase (Decrease)		2020
Tech	28.4	%	0.7	%	28.2	%	27.5	%	(0.7)	%	27.7	%
FA	33.0	%	14.6	%	28.8	%	31.2	%	3.0	%	30.3	%
Total gross profit percentage	29.5	%	3.9	%	28.4	%	28.4	%	0.4	%	28.3	%

The ~~change in~~ total gross profit percentage for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, increased 110 basis points as compared to the same period in 2020 primarily as a result of an increased mix of Direct Hire revenues and FA Flex margin increases primarily related to COVID-19 Business mix. The total gross profit percentage for the six months ended June 30, 2021, as compared to the same period in 2020, increased by 10 basis points due to a better COVID-19 Business mix, which was partially offset by a decline in Tech gross profit margin. This decline is primarily driven by ~~a 100 basis point decrease in our Flex gross profit margin driven by~~ spread compression as a result of changes in business mix, higher healthcare costs and higher payroll ~~taxes and lower margins from the COVID-19 Business. A lower mix of Direct Hire revenues also contributed to the decline.~~taxes.

Flex gross profit percentage (Flex gross profit as a percentage of Flex revenue) provides management with helpful insight into the other drivers of total gross profit percentage driven by our Flex business such as changes in the spread between the consultants’ bill rate and pay rate, changes in payroll tax rates or benefits costs, as well as the impact of billable expenses, which provide no profit margin.

The following table presents the Flex gross profit percentage by segment and percentage change over the prior period:

Three Months Ended March 31,
2021 Increase
(Decrease) 2020
Tech 25.3 % (2.7) % 26.0 %
FA 25.0 % (7.4) % 27.0 %
Total Flex gross profit percentage 25.2 % (3.8) % 26.2 %


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		Increase (Decrease)		2020		2021		Increase (Decrease)		2020
Tech	27.0	%	(0.4)	%	27.1	%	26.2	%	(1.5)	%	26.6	%
FA	28.3	%	6.8	%	26.5	%	26.7	%	—	%	26.7	%
Total Flex gross profit percentage	27.3	%	1.1	%	27.0	%	26.3	%	(1.1)	%	26.6	%

Overall, our Flex gross profit percentage ~~decreased slightly~~experienced a 30 basis point increase for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021 and a 30 basis point decrease for the six months ended June 30, 2021, as compared to ~~2020, although there were~~the same periods in 2020. The notable fluctuations within our ~~segments.~~segments were as follows:.

•Tech Flex gross profit margin decreased 7010 and 40 basis points for the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2020. The decreases for each period ~~in 2020,~~are primarily due to spread compression as a result of changes in business mix, higher healthcare costs and higher payroll taxes.

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•FA Flex gross profit margin ~~decreased~~increased ~~200 basis points~~180 and was flat for the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, respectively, as compared to the same periods in ~~2020, primarily due to spread compression and higher healthcare costs.~~2020. The ~~decrease was also impacted by the COVID-19 Business, which contributed a lower gross profit margin than the rest of the FA portfolio. For~~increase for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021 ~~the estimated Flex gross profit margin for the COVID-19 Business~~ was ~~23.3%, which is roughly 250 basis points lower than the remaining FA Flex business.~~primarily due to a reduction in unemployment taxes and billable expenses.

The following table presents the key drivers for the change in Flex gross profit by segment over the prior period (in thousands):

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021 vs. March 31, 2020
Tech FA
Key Drivers - Increase (Decrease)
Revenue impact $ 3,174 $ 4,199
Profitability impact (1,909) (1,585)
Total change in Flex gross profit $ 1,265 $ 2,614


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2021 vs. June 30, 2020				June 30, 2021 vs. June 30, 2020
	Tech		FA		Tech		FA
Key Drivers - Increase (Decrease)
Revenue impact	$	14,304	$	596	$	17,479	$	4,794
Profitability impact	(543)		1,563		(2,452)		(21)
Total change in Flex gross profit	$	13,761	$	2,159	$	15,027	$	4,773

SG&A Expenses. Total compensation, commissions, payroll taxes and benefit costs as a percentage of SG&A represented ~~85.7%~~87.4% and 86.6% for the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, respectively, as compared to ~~81.3%~~81.9% and 81.6% for the comparable ~~period~~periods in 2020. ~~We believe this increase mostly results from the fact that in the first quarter of 2020, we had lower bonus accruals due to the uncertainty of the potential impact of the pandemic on our business.~~ Commissions and ~~other~~ bonus incentives ~~for our revenue-generating talent~~ are variable costs driven primarily by revenue and gross profit levels. Therefore, as ~~gross profit~~those levels change, these expenses would also generally be anticipated to ~~change, but remain relatively consistent as a percentage of revenue.~~change.

The following table presents components of SG&A as a percentage of revenue (in thousands):

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		2021		% of Revenue		2020		% of Revenue			2021		% of Revenue		2020		% of Revenue

Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended June 30,										Three Months Ended June 30,
Compensation, commissions, payroll taxes and benefits costs	Compensation, commissions, payroll taxes and benefits costs	$	66,874	18.4	%	$	64,367	19.2	%	Compensation, commissions, payroll taxes and benefits costs	$	73,914	18.3	%	$	66,005	19.3	%
Other (1)	Other (1)	11,155		3.1	%	14,849		4.4	%	Other (1)	10,702		2.7	%	14,541		4.2	%
Total SG&A	Total SG&A	$	78,029	21.5	%	$	79,216	23.6	%	Total SG&A	$	84,616	21.0	%	$	80,546	23.5	%
Six Months Ended June 30,										Six Months Ended June 30,
Compensation, commissions, payroll taxes and benefits costs										Compensation, commissions, payroll taxes and benefits costs	$	140,788	18.4	%	$	130,372	19.2	%
Other (1)										Other (1)	21,857		2.9	%	29,390		4.4	%
Total SG&A										Total SG&A	$	162,645	21.2	%	$	159,762	23.6	%

(1) Includes credit loss expense, lease expense, professional fees, travel, telephone, computer, and certain other ~~expenses.~~expenses, which includes a gain on the sale of the corporate headquarters facility during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.

SG&A as a percentage of revenue decreased ~~210~~250 and 240 basis points for the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2020. The decrease for the three months ended June 30, 2021 is primarily related to leverage from our revenue growth, continued improvements in associate productivity, reductions in certain areas such as leases and professional fees and the recognition of a $2.0 million gain from the sale of our corporate headquarters. These decreases were partially offset by higher performance-based bonuses given the strength in our revenue growth. The decrease for the six months ended June 30, 2021 includes the aforementioned items, in addition to reductions in certain areas such as travel and office related expenses and declines in credit expense due to larger reserves taken in the first quarter of 2020 at the onset of the pandemic given inherent risk and our efforts to manage spend. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in professional fess driven by our investments in information technology initiatives and increased legal costs.risk.

The Firm continues to focus on generating increased operating leverage bythrough the improved productivity of our associates and continuing to exercise solid expense discipline.

Depreciation and Amortization. The following table presents depreciation and amortization expense and percentage change over the prior period by major category (in thousands):


		Three Months Ended March 31,			Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
			2021			Increase (Decrease)		2020			2021		Increase (Decrease)		2020		2021		Increase (Decrease)		2020
Fixed asset depreciation (includes finance leases)	Fixed asset depreciation (includes finance leases)		$	810		(31.1)	%	$	1,176	Fixed asset depreciation (includes finance leases)	$	745	(34.2)	%	$	1,132	$	1,554	(32.7)	%	$	2,308
Capitalized software amortization	Capitalized software amortization		392			80.6	%	217		Capitalized software amortization	447		80.2	%	248		840		80.6	%	465
Total Depreciation and amortization	Total Depreciation and amortization		$	1,202		(13.7)	%	$	1,393	Total Depreciation and amortization	$	1,192	(13.6)	%	$	1,380	$	2,394	(13.7)	%	$	2,773

Other Expense, Net. Other expense, net for the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021 was $3.1 million and $4.4 million, respectively. Other expense, net for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 was ~~$1.3~~$1.4 million and ~~$1.4~~$2.8 million, respectively. Other expense, net includes interest expense related to outstanding borrowings under our credit facility, which is partially offset by the interest income on cash held in government money market funds.

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During the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, Other expense, net also includes an expense of $1.8 million related to the termination of our SERP. Refer to Note I - “Employee Benefit Plans” in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, included in this report on Form 10-Q, for a complete discussion of the termination of our SERP.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, Other expense, net also includes our proportionate share of the loss from WorkLLama, our equity method investment, of $0.5 ~~million. The impact of the COVID-19 economic~~million and health crisis remains highly uncertain. Therefore, it could have a material adverse impact on the fair value of our equity method investment in WorkLLama and if the fair value falls below the book value of the equity method investment, we would be required to evaluate whether an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred.$1.0 million.

Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense as a percentage of income from continuing operations, before income taxes (our “effective tax rate” from continuing operations) for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021 and 2020 was ~~27.0%~~28.5% and ~~27.3%~~28.4%, respectively.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Free Cash Flow. “Free Cash Flow,” a non-GAAP financial measure, is defined by Kforce as net cash provided by operating activities determined in accordance with GAAP, less capital expenditures. Management believes this provides an additional way of viewing our liquidity that, when viewed with our GAAP results, provides a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our cash flows and is useful information to investors as it provides a measure of the amount of cash generated from the business that can be used for strategic opportunities including investing in our business, making acquisitions, repurchasing common stock or paying dividends. Free Cash Flow is limited, however, because it does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Therefore, we believe it is important to view Free Cash Flow as a complement to (but not a replacement of) our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

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The following table presents Free Cash Flow (in thousands):

Three Months Ended March 31,
2021 2020
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 22,426 $ 3,005
Capital expenditures (1,350) (1,971)
Free cash flow 21,076 1,034
Change in debt — 35,000
Repurchases of common stock (16,313) (19,470)
Cash dividends (4,786) (4,293)
Equity method investment (2,000) —
Other (122) (328)
Change in cash and cash equivalents $ (2,145) $ 11,943


	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020



Net cash provided by operating activities	$	36,574	$	38,966
Capital expenditures	(2,919)		(3,793)
Free cash flow	33,655		35,173
Change in debt	—		35,000
Repurchases of common stock	(29,371)		(29,593)
Cash dividends	(9,532)		(8,455)
Equity method investment	(4,500)		(2,500)
Net proceeds from the sale of assets	23,742		—
Other	(201)		2,915
Change in cash and cash equivalents	$	13,793	$	32,540

Adjusted EBITDA. “Adjusted EBITDA”, a non-GAAP financial measure, is defined by Kforce as net income before depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, interest expense, net, income tax expense and loss from equity method investment. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered a measure of financial performance under GAAP. Items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA are significant components in understanding and assessing our past and future financial performance, and this presentation should not be construed as an inference by us that our future results will be unaffected by those items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is a key measure used by management to assess our operations including our ability to generate cash flows and our ability to repay our debt obligations and management believes it provides a good metric of our core profitability in comparing our performance to our competitors, as well as our performance over different time periods. Consequently, management believes it is useful information to investors. The measure should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income, cash flows or other financial statement information presented in the consolidated financial statements as indicators of financial performance or liquidity. The measure is not determined in accordance with GAAP and is thus susceptible to varying calculations. Also, Adjusted EBITDA, as presented, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

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In addition, although we excluded amortization of stock-based compensation expense because it is a non-cash expense, we expect to continue to incur stock-based compensation in the future and the associated stock issued may result in an increase in our outstanding shares of stock, which may result in the dilution of our shareholder ownership interest. We suggest that you evaluate these items and the potential risks of excluding such items when analyzing our financial position.

The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (in thousands):

2021 2020
Three Months Ended March 31,
Net income $ 13,261 $ 9,106
Depreciation and amortization 1,202 1,393
Stock-based compensation expense 3,403 2,896
Interest expense, net 797 791
Income tax expense 4,905 3,428
Loss from equity method investment 491 595
Adjusted EBITDA $ 24,059 $ 18,209


	2021		2020
Three Months Ended June 30,
Net income	$	21,188	$	9,885
Depreciation and amortization	1,192		1,380
Gain on sale of corporate headquarters	(2,051)		—
Stock-based compensation expense	3,532		2,903
Interest expense, net	765		893
Income tax expense	8,823		4,123
SERP termination expense	1,821		—
Loss from equity method investment	531		539
Adjusted EBITDA	$	35,801	$	19,723

Six Months Ended June 30,
Net income	$	34,449	$	18,991
Depreciation and amortization	2,394		2,773
Gain on sale of corporate headquarters	(2,051)		—
Stock-based compensation expense	6,935		5,799
Interest expense, net	1,562		1,684
Income tax expense	13,728		7,551
SERP termination expense	1,821		—
Loss from equity method investment	1,022		1,134
Adjusted EBITDA	$	59,860	$	37,932

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

To meet our capital and liquidity requirements, we primarily rely on our operating cash flow as well as borrowings under our credit facility. At ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had ~~$101.3~~$117.3 million and $103.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, respectively, which consisted primarily of government money market funds. At both ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had $100.0 million outstanding under our credit facility, and $198.5 million available under our credit facility. The amounts outstanding under our credit facility were hedged by interest rate swaps, as discussed below. In addition, on April 19, 2021, we completed the sale of our corporate headquarters to an independent third party. We received net proceeds of $23.7 million and recorded a gain on the sale of $2.0 million, which is included in SG&A expenses. In conjunction with the sale, we entered into an agreement to lease back the building for a period of 18 months.

Cash Flows

We are principally focused on achieving an appropriate balance of cash flow across several areas of opportunity such as: generating positive cash flow from operating activities; investing in our infrastructure to allow sustainable growth via capital expenditures; returning capital to our shareholders through our quarterly dividends and common stock repurchase program; maintaining appropriate leverage under our credit facility; ~~investing in our infrastructure to allow sustainable growth via capital expenditures;~~ selectively pursuing acquisition opportunities; and maintaining sufficient liquidity for operations.

Cash provided by operating activities was ~~$22.4~~$36.6 million during the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, as compared to ~~$3.0~~$39.0 million provided during the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2020. Our largest source of operating cash flows is the collection of trade receivables, and our largest use of operating cash flows is the payment of our associate and consultant compensation. The ~~increase~~decrease was primarily driven by ~~the continued positive performance of~~growth in our accounts receivable portfolio, ~~and~~a reduction in our operating liabilities, offset in part by profitable revenue growth.

Cash ~~used in~~provided by investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2021 was ~~$3.4~~$16.3 million and ~~$2.0 million, during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020, respectively. Cash~~cash used in investing activities during the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2020 was $2.7 million. Cash provided by investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2021 includes $23.7 million in net proceeds from the sale of our corporate headquarters as discussed above, offset by cash used for capital expenditures and payments for capital invested in WorkLLama. We expect to continue selectively investing in our infrastructure, primarily focusing on implementing new and upgrading existing technologies that will provide the most benefit. Assuming that the sale of our corporate headquarters closes in the second quarter, we expect to receive net cash proceeds of approximately $23.0 million. Refer to Note M - “Subsequent Events” in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, included in this report on Form 10-Q, for a complete discussion of the sale of our corporate headquarters.

Cash used in financing activities was ~~$21.2~~$39.1 million during the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, as compared to ~~cash provided by financing activities of $10.9~~$3.7 million used during the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2020. The change was primarily driven by the $35.0 million draw down on our credit facility during the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31, 2020, partially offset by a decrease in cash used for repurchases of common stock.~~June 30, 2020.

The following table presents the cash flow impact of the common stock repurchase activity (in thousands):

Three Months Ended March 31,
2021 2020
Open market repurchases $ 16,190 $ 19,382
Repurchase of shares related to tax withholding requirements for vesting of restricted stock 123 88
Total cash flow impact of common stock repurchases $ 16,313 $ 19,470


	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020
Open market repurchases	$	29,591	$	29,386
Repurchase of shares related to tax withholding requirements for vesting of restricted stock	336		207
Total cash flow impact of common stock repurchases	$	29,927	$	29,593

During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021 and 2020, Kforce declared and paid quarterly dividends of ~~$4.8~~$9.5 million ($~~0.23~~0.46 per share) and ~~$4.3~~$8.5 million ($~~0.20~~0.40 per share), ~~respectively.~~respectively, which represents a 15% increase in the per share payment. The declaration, payment and amount of future dividends are discretionary and will be subject to determination by our Board each quarter following its review of, among other things, the Firm’s current and expected financial performance as well as the ability to pay dividends under applicable law.

We believe that existing cash and cash equivalents, cash flow from operations and available borrowings under our credit facility will be adequate to meet the capital expenditure and working capital requirements of our operations for at least the next 12 months. However, a material deterioration in the economic environment or market conditions, among other things, could adversely affect operating results and liquidity, as well as the ability of our lenders to fund borrowings. Actual results could also differ materially from these indicated as a result of a number of factors, including the use of currently available resources for capital expenditures, investments, additional common stock repurchases or dividends.

Credit Facility

On May 25, 2017, the Firm entered into a credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as lead arranger and bookrunner, Bank of America, N.A., as syndication agent, Regions Bank and BMO Harris Bank, N.A., as co-documentation agents, and the lenders referred to therein (the “Credit Facility”). The maturity date of the Credit Facility is May 25, 2022. Borrowings under the Credit Facility are secured by substantially all of the tangible and intangible assets of the Firm, excluding the Firm’s corporate headquarters and certain other designated collateral. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, $100.0 million was outstanding and is classified as a current liability within our balance sheet. In addition, as of June 30, 2021, $198.5 million was available on our Credit Facility, subject to certain covenants, and as of December 31, 2020, $100.0 million was outstanding. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, we are in compliance with our credit facility covenants as described in the 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K and currently expect that we will be able to maintain compliance with these covenants.

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However, we cannot predict the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations that could result in an event of default.

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Kforce has two forward-starting interest rate swap agreements, which have been designated as cash flow hedges, to mitigate the risk of rising interest rates. Refer to Note K - “Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity” in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, included in this report on Form 10-Q, for a complete discussion of our interest rate swaps. At ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the fair value of our interest rate swaps were a liability of $0.5 million and $1.8 million, respectively.

Stock Repurchases

In March 2020, the Board approved an increase in our stock repurchase authorization to an aggregate total of $100.0 million. During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, Kforce repurchased approximately ~~0.3~~0.5 million shares of common stock on the open market at a total cost of approximately ~~$16.2~~$29.6 million and ~~$68.4~~$54.9 million remained available for further repurchases under the Board-authorized common stock repurchase program at ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

Other than the changes described elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, there have been no material changes during the period covered by this report on Form 10-Q to our contractual obligations previously disclosed in Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. In connection with the preparation of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, we are required to make assumptions and estimates about future events, and apply judgments that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and the related disclosures. We base our assumptions, estimates and judgments on historical experience, current trends and other factors that management believes to be relevant at the time our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared. On a regular basis, management reviews the accounting policies, estimates, assumptions and judgments to ensure that our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are presented fairly and in accordance with GAAP. However, because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, actual results could differ from our assumptions and estimates, and such differences could be material.

Refer to Note A – “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Estimates” in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a more detailed discussion of our significant accounting policies and critical accounting estimates.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Refer to Note A - “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 1. Financial Statements of this report for a discussion of new accounting standards.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

With respect to our quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk, there have been no material changes to the information included in Part II, Item 7A, ~~��Quantitative~~“Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, we carried out an evaluation required by Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act (the “Evaluation”) under the supervision and with the participation of our CEO and CFO, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act (“Disclosure Controls”). Based on the Evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that the design and operation of our Disclosure Controls were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is: (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms; and (2) accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management has evaluated, with the participation of our CEO and CFO, whether any changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Based on the evaluation we conducted, management has concluded that no such changes have occurred.

Inherent Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely

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basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

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CEO and CFO Certifications

Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 are the Certifications of the CEO and the CFO, respectively. The Certifications are required in accordance with Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Section 302 Certifications”). This Item of this report, which you are currently reading, is the information concerning the Evaluation referred to in the Section 302 Certifications and this information should be read in conjunction with the Section 302 Certifications for a more complete understanding of the topics presented.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

We are involved in legal proceedings, claims and administrative matters that arise in the ordinary course of business. For further information regarding legal proceedings, refer to Note L - "Commitments and Contingencies" in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in the section entitled "Litigation and Loss Contingencies," included in Item 1. Financial Statements of this report. While the ultimate outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be determined, we currently do not expect that these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material effect on our financial position.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.

There have been no material changes in the risk factors previously disclosed in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer

The following table presents information with respect to our repurchases of Kforce common stock during the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021:

Period Total Number of
Shares Purchased
(1) Average Price Paid
per Share Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs Approximate Dollar Value
of Shares that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs
January 1, 2021 to January 31, 2021 — $ — — $ 84,540,188
February 1, 2021 to February 28, 2021 110,435 $ 48.80 107,810 $ 79,273,336
March 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021 206,271 $ 52.96 206,271 $ 68,350,234
Total 316,706 $ 51.51 314,081 $ 68,350,234


Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
April 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021	—	$	—	—	$	68,350,234
May 1, 2021 to May 30, 2021	138,107	$	59.74	134,585	$	60,313,567
June 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021	86,396	$	62.09	86,396	$	54,949,298
Total	224,503	$	60.64	220,981	$	54,949,298

(1) Includes ~~2,625~~3,522 shares received upon vesting of restricted stock to satisfy tax withholding requirements for the period ~~February~~May 1, 2021 to ~~February 28,~~May 31, 2021.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.

None.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.


Exhibit Number			Description

3.1			Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-91738) filed with the SEC on April 28, 1995.
3.1a			Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-4/A (File No. 333-111566) filed with the SEC on February 9, 2004, as amended.
3.1b			Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-4/A (File No. 333-111566) filed with the SEC on February 9, 2004, as amended.
3.1c			Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-4/A (File No. 333-111566) filed with the SEC on February 9, 2004, as amended.
3.1d			Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-26058) filed with the SEC on May 17, 2000.
3.1e			Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 000-26058) filed with the SEC on March 29, 2002.
3.2			Amended & Restated Bylaws, incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-26058) filed with the SEC on April 29, 2013.
10.1			Kforce Inc. 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-255480) filed with the SEC on April 23, 2021.
10.2			Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the 2021 Stock Incentive ~~Plan.~~Plan, incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 000-26058) filed with the SEC on May 5, 2021.
31.1			Certification by the Chief Executive Officer of Kforce Inc. pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2			Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of Kforce Inc. pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1			Certification by the Chief Executive Officer of Kforce Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2			Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of Kforce Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 2350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.1			The following material from this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Kforce Inc. for the period ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2021, formatted in XBRL Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income; (ii) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (iii) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity; (iv) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) related notes to these financial statements.
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page interactive data file does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

KFORCE INC.

Date:

~~May 5,~~August 4, 2021

By:

/s/ DAVID M. KELLY

David M. Kelly

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

Date:

~~May 5,~~August 4, 2021

By:

/s/ ~~JEFFRY~~JEFFREY B. HACKMAN

Jeffrey B. Hackman

Senior Vice President, Finance and Accounting

(Principal Accounting Officer)

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PART I	FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements.	3
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.	1618
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.	2528
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures.	2528
PART II	OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings.	2629
Item 1A.	Risk Factors.	2629
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.	2629
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities.	2629
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures.	2629
Item 5.	Other Information.	2629
Item 6.	Exhibits.	2730
SIGNATURES		2831


	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
		2021		2020
Revenue by segment:
Tech		77.0	%	79.6	%
FA		23.0		20.4
Total Revenue		100.0	%	100.0	%
Revenue by type:
Flex		97.4	%	97.3	%
Direct Hire		2.6		2.7
Total Revenue		100.0	%	100.0	%
Gross profit		27.2	%	28.2	%
Selling, general and administrative expenses		21.5	%	23.6	%
Depreciation and amortization		0.3	%	0.4	%
Income from operations		5.4	%	4.2	%
Income from operations, before income taxes		5.0	%	3.7	%


Net income		3.7	%	2.7	%


	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2021 vs. March 31, 2020
		Tech		FA
Key Drivers - Increase (Decrease)
Volume - hours billed		$	1,363	$	27,264
Bill rate		11,686		(11,603)
Billable expenses		(834)		(138)
Total change in Flex revenue		$	12,215	$	15,523