NEW YORK, July 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS:


    --  Reported revenue increased 0.1% to $337.0 million; Organic revenue
        growth of 0.3%, 20 basis points negative impact from decreased billable
        pass-through costs
    --  Net income attributable to MDC Partners of $1.2 million vs $29.6 million
    --  Adjusted EBITDA decreased 11.8% to $41.9 million, with margins of 12.4%
        (See Schedules 2 and 3)
    --  Company revises 2016 financial guidance to reflect lowered full year
        expectations

YEAR-TO-DATE HIGHLIGHTS:


    --  Reported revenue increased 1.1% to $646.1 million; Organic revenue
        growth of 1.2%, 120 basis point negative impact from decreased billable
        pass-through costs
    --  Net loss attributable to MDC Partners of ($22.1) million vs. ($2.5)
        million
    --  Adjusted EBITDA decreased 5.0% to $74.7 million, with margins of 11.6%
        (See Schedules 4 and 5)
    --  Net New Business wins totaled $36.9 million in Q2 and $56.8 million
        year-to-date

(NASDAQ: MDCA) - MDC Partners Inc. ("MDC Partners" or the "Company") today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016.

Scott Kauffman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MDC Partners, said, "This was a challenging quarter for our business. While our financial results in the second quarter were below our expectations, there's no doubt that we have a very strong underlying business that is positioned for meaningful growth in the second half of the year and beyond. Our partners are building deep relationships with blue chip, increasingly global clients, including net new business of $57 million year-to-date. Our media business is beginning to break through, and our partners are attracting innovative talent with several recent significant hires. Importantly, we continue to take strategic actions that are making our business stronger and more efficient. We are confident that the steps we are taking, combined with the strength of our partners, will quickly return us to an attractive run rate, leading to solid shareholder returns."

David Doft, CFO of MDC Partners, said, "We believe that it is prudent to revise our full-year 2016 guidance to reflect our softer-than-anticipated second quarter results. At the midpoint, our annual guidance implies a revenue increase of 5.9% and an Adjusted EBITDA increase of 6.2% as we continue to anticipate that there will be an acceleration in growth in the third and fourth quarters as recently won accounts come online. In addition, our recent payment of approximately $84 million of deferred acquisition consideration in the second quarter was a meaningful step toward strengthening our balance sheet. Notwithstanding our financial results thus far this year, we remain confident in the strength of our business model."

Second Quarter and Year-to-Date Financial Results

Revenue for the second quarter of 2016 was $337.0 million, an increase of 0.1%, compared to $336.6 million in the second quarter of 2015. The effect of foreign currency translation was negative 0.7%, the impact of net acquisitions was positive 0.6%, and the resulting organic revenue growth was 0.3%. Organic revenue growth for the period was negatively impacted by 20 basis points from decreased billable pass-through costs incurred on client's behalf from certain of our partner firms acting as principal.

Net income attributable to MDC Partners in the second quarter of 2016 was $1.2 million compared to $29.6 million in the second quarter of 2015. Diluted income per share from continuing operations attributable to MDC Partners common shareholders for the second quarter of 2016 was $0.02 compared to $0.56 per share in the second quarter of 2015. Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2016 was $41.9 million, a decrease of 11.8% compared to $47.5 million in the second quarter of 2015. Adjusted EBITDA Available for General Capital Purposes was $16.2 million in the second quarter of 2016, a decrease of 41.5%, compared to $27.8 million in the second quarter of 2015.

Revenue for the first six months of 2016 was $646.1 million, an increase of 1.1%, compared to $638.8 million in the first six months of 2015. The effect of foreign currency translation was negative 1.0%, the impact of net acquisitions was positive 0.9%, and the resulting organic revenue growth was 1.2%. Organic revenue growth for the period was negatively impacted by 120 basis points from decreased billable pass-through costs incurred on client's behalf from certain of our partner firms acting as principal.

Net loss attributable to MDC Partners in the first six months of 2016 was ($22.1) million compared to ($2.5) million in the first six months of 2015. Diluted loss per share from continuing operations attributable to MDC Partners common shareholders for the first six months of 2016 was ($0.44) compared to income of $0.05 per share in the first six months of 2015. Adjusted EBITDA for the first six months of 2016 was $74.7 million, a decrease of 5.0%, compared to $78.6 million in the first six months of 2015. Adjusted EBITDA Available for General Capital Purposes was $29.0 million in the first six months of 2016, a decrease of 23.8%, compared to $38.0 million in the first six months of 2015.

Financial Guidance

Guidance for 2016 is revised as follows:



                                                          Prior                         Revised                                  Implied

                                                   2015                           2016                            2016          Year over Year

                                   Actuals              Guidance                       Guidance                                  Change
                                   -------              --------                       --------                                  ------


    Revenue                              $1.326 billion       $1.410 - $1.440 billion        $1.390 - $1.420 billion                           +4.8% to +7.1%


    Adjusted EBITDA                      $197.7 million           $225 - $235 million            $205 - $215 million                           +3.7% to +8.8%

    Implied Adjusted EBITDA Margin                14.9%                15.8% to 16.4%                14.7% to 15.1%    -15 to +25 basis points


    Adjusted EBITDA Available for        $113.4 million           $130 - $140 million            $110 - $120 million                           -3.0% to +5.8%

    General Capital Purposes

MDC Partners Announces $0.21 per Share Quarterly Cash Dividend

MDC Partners today also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.21 per share on all of its outstanding Class A shares and Class B shares. The quarterly dividend will be payable on or about August 24, 2016, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 10, 2016.

Conference Call

Management will host a conference call on Thursday, July 28, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. (ET) to discuss results. The conference call will be accessible by dialing 1-412-902-4266 or toll free 1-888-346-6216. An investor presentation has been posted on our website www.mdc-partners.com and may be referred to during the conference call.

A recording of the conference call will be available one hour after the call until 12:00 a.m. (ET), August 4, 2016, by dialing 1-412-317-0088 or toll free 1-877-344-7529 (passcode 10090304), or by visiting our website at www.mdc-partners.com.

About MDC Partners Inc.

MDC Partners is one of the fastest-growing and most influential marketing and communications networks in the world. Its 50+ advertising, public relations, branding, digital, social and event marketing agencies are responsible for some of the most memorable and engaging campaigns for the world's most respected brands. As "The Place Where Great Talent Lives," MDC Partners is known for its unique partnership model, empowering the most entrepreneurial and innovative talent to drive competitive advantage and business growth for clients. By leveraging technology, data analytics, insights, and strategic consulting solutions, MDC Partners drives measurable results and optimizes return on marketing investment for over 1,700 clients worldwide. For more information about MDC Partners and its partner firms, visit our website at www.mdc-partners.com and follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/mdcpartners.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to its reported results, MDC Partners has included in this earnings release certain financial results that the Securities and Exchange Commission defines as "non-GAAP financial measures." Management believes that such non-GAAP financial measures, when read in conjunction with the Company's reported results, can provide useful supplemental information for investors analyzing period to period comparisons of the Company's results. Such non-GAAP financial measures for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, and 2015, include the following:

(1) Organic Revenue: "Organic revenue growth" and "organic revenue decline" refer to the positive or negative results, respectively, of the following calculation: (i) the change in revenue during the relevant time period, less (ii) for each business acquired in the current year, the incremental impact on revenue for the comparable period prior to the Company's ownership of such acquired business, less revenue from each business acquired by the Company in the previous year through the twelve month anniversary of the Company's ownership, plus (iii) for each business disposed of in the current year, the incremental impact on revenue for the comparable period after the Company's disposition of such disposed business, plus revenue from each business disposed of by the Company in the previous year through the twelve month anniversary of the Company's disposition, less (iv) foreign exchange impacts.

(2) Net New Business: Estimate of annualized revenue for new wins less annualized revenue for losses incurred in the period.

(3) Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that represents operating profit plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, acquisition deal costs, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, distributions from non-consolidated affiliates, and other items.

(4) Adjusted EBITDA Available for General Capital Purposes: Adjusted EBITDA Available for General Capital Purposes is a non-GAAP measure that represents Adjusted EBITDA less net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests, capital expenditures net of landlord reimbursements, cash taxes, and cash interest, net & other.

(5) Net Bank Debt or Net Debt: Debt due pertaining to the revolving credit facility plus debt pertaining to the Senior Notes less total cash and cash equivalents.

Included in this earnings release are tables reconciling MDC Partners' reported results to arrive at certain of these non-GAAP financial measures.

This press release contains forward-looking statements. The Company's representatives may also make forward-looking statements orally from time to time. Statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, earnings guidance, recent business and economic trends, potential acquisitions, and estimates of amounts for redeemable noncontrolling interests and deferred acquisition consideration, constitute forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined in this section. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events, if any.

Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, but are not limited to, the following:


    --  risks associated with the SEC's ongoing investigation and the related
        class action litigation claims;
    --  risks associated with severe effects of international, national and
        regional economic downturn;
    --  the Company's ability to attract new clients and retain existing
        clients;
    --  the spending patterns and financial success of the Company's clients;
    --  the Company's ability to retain and attract key employees;
    --  the Company's ability to remain in compliance with its debt agreements
        and the Company's ability to finance its contingent payment obligations
        when due and payable, including but not limited to those relating to
        redeemable noncontrolling interests and deferred acquisition
        consideration;
    --  the successful completion and integration of acquisitions which
        complement and expand the Company's business capabilities; and
    --  foreign currency fluctuations.

The Company's business strategy includes ongoing efforts to engage in acquisitions of ownership interests in entities in the marketing communications services industry. The Company intends to finance these acquisitions by using available cash from operations, from borrowings under its credit facility and through incurrence of bridge or other debt financing, any of which may increase the Company's leverage ratios, or by issuing equity, which may have a dilutive impact on existing shareholders proportionate ownership. At any given time the Company may be engaged in a number of discussions that may result in one or more acquisitions. These opportunities require confidentiality and may involve negotiations that require quick responses by the Company. Although there is uncertainty that any of these discussions will result in definitive agreements or the completion of any transactions, the announcement of any such transaction may lead to increased volatility in the trading price of the Company's securities.

Investors should carefully consider these risk factors and the additional risk factors outlined in more detail in the Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption "Risk Factors" and in the Company's other SEC filings.


                                                                                              SCHEDULE 1


                                                                                          MDC PARTNERS INC.

                                                                           UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                                                                          (US$ in 000s, except share and per share amounts)


                                                                 Three Months Ended June 30,                                           Six Months Ended June 30,
                                                                 ---------------------------                                           -------------------------

                                                                                                   2016                           2015                                 2016        2015
                                                                                                   ----                           ----                                 ----        ----



    Revenue                                                                                    $337,047                       $336,606                             $646,089    $638,828


    Operating Expenses:

    Cost of services sold                                                                       228,835                        225,042                              440,281     435,461

    Office and general expenses                                                                  72,709                         53,075                              150,537     127,383

    Depreciation and amortization                                                                11,436                         14,007                               22,656      26,307

                                                                                                312,980                        292,124                              613,474     589,151
                                                                                                -------                        -------                              -------     -------


    Operating profit                                                                             24,067                         44,482                               32,615      49,677


    Other Income (Expense):

    Other, net                                                                                       26                          4,348                               15,538    (13,692)

    Interest expense and finance charges                                                       (17,174)                      (13,288)                            (32,749)   (28,384)

    Loss on redemption of notes                                                                       -                             -                            (33,298)          -

    Interest income                                                                                 203                            105                                  381         224
                                                                                                    ---                            ---                                  ---         ---


    Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

      and equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates                                       7,122                         35,647                             (17,513)      7,825


    Income tax expense                                                                            4,405                          4,679                                2,433         625
                                                                                                  -----                          -----                                -----         ---


    Income (loss) from continuing operations before equity in

      earnings of non-consolidated affiliates                                                     2,717                         30,968                             (19,946)      7,200

    Equity in earnings (loss) of non-consolidated affiliates                                      (290)                           104                                 (61)        455
                                                                                                   ----                            ---                                  ---         ---


    Income (loss) from continuing operations                                                      2,427                         31,072                             (20,007)      7,655

    Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to

      MDC Partners Inc., net of taxes                                                                 -                         1,329                                    -    (4,965)
                                                                                                    ---                         -----                                  ---     ------

    Net income (loss)                                                                             2,427                         32,401                             (20,007)      2,690

    Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests                                     (1,254)                       (2,841)                             (2,113)    (5,221)
                                                                                                 ------                         ------                               ------      ------

    Net income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc.                                          $1,173                        $29,560                            $(22,120)   $(2,531)
                                                                                                 ======                        =======                             ========     =======


    Income (Loss) Per Common Share:

    Basic:

    Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to

       MDC Partners Inc. common shareholders                                                      $0.02                          $0.57                              $(0.44)      $0.05

    Discontinued operations attributable to MDC

       Partners Inc. common shareholders                                                              -                          0.03                                    -     (0.10)
                                                                                                    ---                          ----                                  ---      -----

    Net income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc.

       common shareholders                                                                        $0.02                          $0.60                              $(0.44)    $(0.05)
                                                                                                  =====                          =====                               ======      ======



    Diluted:

    Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to

       MDC Partners Inc. common shareholders                                                      $0.02                          $0.56                              $(0.44)      $0.05

    Discontinued operations attributable to MDC

       Partners Inc. common shareholders                                                              -                          0.03                                    -     (0.10)
                                                                                                    ---                          ----                                  ---      -----

    Net income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc.

       common shareholders                                                                        $0.02                          $0.59                              $(0.44)    $(0.05)
                                                                                                  =====                          =====                               ======      ======


    Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding:

    Basic                                                                                    50,322,757                     49,859,300                           50,162,654  49,807,419

    Diluted                                                                                  50,703,548                     50,399,936                           50,162,654  50,365,119



                                                                                                                                                             SCHEDULE 2


                                                                                                                                                         MDC PARTNERS INC.

                                                                                                                                  UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED EBITDA

                                                                                                                                                 (US$ in 000s, except percentages)


    For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2016



                                                                                                                                                          Advertising and

                                                                                                                                                           Communications                          Corporate                      Total
                                                                                                                                                           --------------                          ---------                      -----





    Revenue                                                                                                                                                                        $337,047         $                           -       $337,047
                                                                                                                                                                                   ========         =============================       ========




    Net income attributable to MDC Partners Inc.                                                                                                                                                                                         $1,173

    Adjustments to reconcile to Operating profit (loss):

       Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests                                                                                                                                                                            1,254

       Loss from discontinued operations attributable to

    MDC Partners Inc., net of taxes                                                                                                                                                                                                           -

       Equity in losses of non-consolidated affiliates                                                                                                                                                                                      290

       Income tax expense                                                                                                                                                                                                                 4,405

       Interest expense and finance charges, net                                                                                                                                                                                         16,971

       Loss on redemption of notes                                                                                                                                                                                                            -

       Other, net                                                                                                                                                                                                                          (26)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ---

    Operating profit (loss)                                                                                                                                                         $36,868                             $(12,801)        $24,067

    margin                                                                                                                                                                            10.9%                                                7.1%


    Additional adjustments to reconcile to Adjusted EBITDA:

    Depreciation and amortization                                                                                                                                                    10,926                                   510          11,436

    Stock-based compensation                                                                                                                                                          4,880                                   650           5,530

    Acquisition deal costs                                                                                                                                                              402                                   505             907

    Deferred acquisition consideration adjustments                                                                                                                                    (299)                                    -          (299)

    Distributions from non-consolidated affiliates **                                                                                                                                     -                                    -              -

    Other items, net ***                                                                                                                                                                  -                                  252             252
                                                                                                                                                                                        ---                                  ---             ---


    Adjusted EBITDA *                                                                                                                                                               $52,777                             $(10,884)        $41,893

    margin                                                                                                                                                                            15.7%                                               12.4%




    * Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating profit (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based

    compensation, acquisition deal costs, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, distributions from non-consolidated affiliates, and other items.

    ** Distributions from non-consolidated affiliates includes (i) cash received for profit distributions from non-consolidated affiliates, and (ii) consideration from

    the sale of ownership interests in non-consolidated affiliates less contributions to date plus undistributed earnings (losses).

    *** Other items, net includes (i) one-time gains related to the former CEO's repayment to the Company for certain perquisites and expenses, (ii) legal fees and

    related expenses, net of insurance proceeds, relating to the ongoing SEC investigation and related class action litigation claims, (iii) one-time charge for the

    balance of prior cash bonus award amounts paid to the former CEO and CAO that will not be recovered, and (iv) write-off of certain assets related to the

    CEO and CAO termination.  See Schedule 9 for reconciliation of amounts.



                                                                                                                                                             SCHEDULE 3


                                                                                                                                                         MDC PARTNERS INC.

                                                                                                                                  UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED EBITDA

                                                                                                                                                 (US$ in 000s, except percentages)


    For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015



                                                                                                                                                         Advertising and

                                                                                                                                                          Communications                           Corporate                       Total
                                                                                                                                                          --------------                           ---------                       -----





    Revenue                                                                                                                                                                       $336,606           $                           -        $336,606
                                                                                                                                                                                  ========           =============================        ========




    Net income attributable to MDC Partners Inc.                                                                                                                                                                                          $29,560

    Adjustments to reconcile to Operating profit (loss):

       Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests                                                                                                                                                                              2,841

       Income from discontinued operations attributable to

    MDC Partners Inc., net of taxes                                                                                                                                                                                                       (1,329)

       Equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates                                                                                                                                                                                    (104)

       Income tax expense                                                                                                                                                                                                                   4,679

       Interest expense and finance charges, net                                                                                                                                                                                           13,183

       Other, net                                                                                                                                                                                                                         (4,348)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ------

    Operating profit (loss)                                                                                                                                                        $54,372                                $(9,890)         $44,482

    margin                                                                                                                                                                           16.2%                                                  13.2%


    Additional adjustments to reconcile to Adjusted EBITDA:

    Depreciation and amortization                                                                                                                                                   13,554                                     453           14,007

    Stock-based compensation                                                                                                                                                         4,863                                     451            5,314

    Acquisition deal costs                                                                                                                                                             255                                     587              842

    Deferred acquisition consideration adjustments                                                                                                                                (12,741)                                      -        (12,741)

    Distributions from non-consolidated affiliates **                                                                                                                                  176                                     112              288

    Other items, net ***                                                                                                                                                                 -                                (4,718)         (4,718)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ------


    Adjusted EBITDA *                                                                                                                                                              $60,479                               $(13,005)         $47,474

    margin                                                                                                                                                                           18.0%                                                  14.1%




    * Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating profit (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based

    compensation, acquisition deal costs, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, distributions from non-consolidated affiliates, and other items.

    ** Distributions from non-consolidated affiliates includes (i) cash received for profit distributions from non-consolidated affiliates, and (ii) consideration from

    the sale of ownership interests in non-consolidated affiliates less contributions to date plus undistributed earnings (losses).

    *** Other items, net includes (i) one-time gains related to the former CEO's repayment to the Company for certain perquisites and expenses, (ii) legal fees and

    related expenses, net of insurance proceeds, relating to the ongoing SEC investigation and related class action litigation claims, (iii) one-time charge for the

    balance of prior cash bonus award amounts paid to the former CEO and CAO that will not be recovered, and (iv) write-off of certain assets related to the

    CEO and CAO termination.  See Schedule 9 for reconciliation of amounts.



                                                                                                                                                                    SCHEDULE 4


                                                                                                                                                                MDC PARTNERS INC.

                                                                                                                                         UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED EBITDA

                                                                                                                                                        (US$ in 000s, except percentages)


    For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016



                                                                                                                                                        Advertising and

                                                                                                                                                         Communications                                   Corporate                         Total
                                                                                                                                                         --------------                                   ---------                         -----





    Revenue                                                                                                                                                                         $646,089                  $                           -         $646,089
                                                                                                                                                                                    ========                  =============================         ========




    Net loss attributable to MDC Partners Inc.                                                                                                                                                                                                    $(22,120)

    Adjustments to reconcile to Operating profit (loss):

       Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests                                                                                                                                                                                        2,113

       Loss from discontinued operations attributable to

    MDC Partners Inc., net of taxes                                                                                                                                                                                                                       -

       Equity in losses of non-consolidated affiliates                                                                                                                                                                                                   61

       Income tax expense                                                                                                                                                                                                                             2,433

       Interest expense and finance charges, net                                                                                                                                                                                                     32,368

       Loss on redemption of notes                                                                                                                                                                                                                   33,298

       Other, net                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  (15,538)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    -------

    Operating profit (loss)                                                                                                                                                          $58,546                                      $(25,931)          $32,615

    margin                                                                                                                                                                              9.1%                                                           5.0%


    Additional adjustments to reconcile to Adjusted EBITDA:

    Depreciation and amortization                                                                                                                                                     21,749                                            907            22,656

    Stock-based compensation                                                                                                                                                           8,761                                          1,454            10,215

    Acquisition deal costs                                                                                                                                                               467                                            993             1,460

    Deferred acquisition consideration adjustments                                                                                                                                     6,028                                              -            6,028

    Distributions from non-consolidated affiliates **                                                                                                                                      -                                             -                -

    Other items, net ***                                                                                                                                                                   -                                         1,738             1,738
                                                                                                                                                                                         ---                                         -----             -----


    Adjusted EBITDA *                                                                                                                                                                $95,551                                      $(20,839)          $74,712

    margin                                                                                                                                                                             14.8%                                                          11.6%




    * Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating profit (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation,

    acquisition deal costs, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, distributions from non-consolidated affiliates, and other items.

    ** Distributions from non-consolidated affiliates includes (i) cash received for profit distributions from non-consolidated affiliates, and (ii) consideration from

    the sale of ownership interests in non-consolidated affiliates less contributions to date plus undistributed earnings (losses).

    *** Other items, net includes (i) one-time gains related to the former CEO's repayment to the Company for certain perquisites and expenses, (ii) legal fees and

    related expenses, net of insurance proceeds, relating to the ongoing SEC investigation and related class action litigation claims, (iii) one-time charge for the

    balance of prior cash bonus award amounts paid to the former CEO and CAO that will not be recovered, and (iv) write-off of certain assets related to the

    CEO and CAO termination.  See Schedule 9 for reconciliation of amounts.



                                                                                                                                                                    SCHEDULE 5


                                                                                                                                                                 MDC PARTNERS INC.

                                                                                                                                         UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED EBITDA

                                                                                                                                                         (US$ in 000s, except percentages)


    For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015



                                                                                                                                                          Advertising and

                                                                                                                                                           Communications                                 Corporate                        Total
                                                                                                                                                           --------------                                 ---------                        -----





    Revenue                                                                                                                                                                           $638,828               $                           -        $638,828
                                                                                                                                                                                      ========               =============================        ========




    Net loss attributable to MDC Partners Inc.                                                                                                                                                                                                   $(2,531)

    Adjustments to reconcile to Operating profit (loss):

       Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests                                                                                                                                                                                      5,221

       Loss from discontinued operations attributable to

    MDC Partners Inc., net of taxes                                                                                                                                                                                                                 4,965

       Equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates                                                                                                                                                                                            (455)

       Income tax expense                                                                                                                                                                                                                             625

       Interest expense and finance charges, net                                                                                                                                                                                                   28,160

       Other, net                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  13,692
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ------

    Operating profit (loss)                                                                                                                                                            $80,385                                   $(30,708)         $49,677

    margin                                                                                                                                                                               12.6%                                                       7.8%


    Additional adjustments to reconcile to Adjusted EBITDA:

    Depreciation and amortization                                                                                                                                                       25,408                                         899           26,307

    Stock-based compensation                                                                                                                                                             8,363                                       1,396            9,759

    Acquisition deal costs                                                                                                                                                                 539                                       1,177            1,716

    Deferred acquisition consideration adjustments                                                                                                                                    (10,493)                                          -        (10,493)

    Distributions from non-consolidated affiliates **                                                                                                                                      510                                         120              630

    Other items, net ***                                                                                                                                                                     -                                      1,044            1,044


    Adjusted EBITDA *                                                                                                                                                                 $104,712                                   $(26,072)         $78,640

    margin                                                                                                                                                                               16.4%                                                      12.3%



    * Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, but as shown above it represents operating profit (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation,

    acquisition deal costs, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, distributions from non-consolidated affiliates, and other items.

    ** Distributions from non-consolidated affiliates includes (i) cash received for profit distributions from non-consolidated affiliates, and (ii) consideration from

    the sale of ownership interests in non-consolidated affiliates less contributions to date plus undistributed earnings (losses).

    *** Other items, net includes (i) one-time gains related to the former CEO's repayment to the Company for certain perquisites and expenses, (ii) legal fees and

    related expenses, net of insurance proceeds, relating to the ongoing SEC investigation and related class action litigation claims, (iii) one-time charge for the

    balance of prior cash bonus award amounts paid to the former CEO and CAO that will not be recovered, and (iv) write-off of certain assets related to the

    CEO and CAO termination.  See Schedule 9 for reconciliation of amounts.



                                                                                          SCHEDULE 6


                                                                                      MDC PARTNERS INC.

                                                               UNAUDITED ADJUSTED EBITDA AVAILABLE FOR GENERAL CAPITAL PURPOSES

                                                                                        (US$ in 000s)



                                                                                                                         Three Months Ended June 30,                          Six Months Ended June 30,
                                                                                                                         ---------------------------                          -------------------------

                                                                                                                                  2016                   2015                             2016                   2015
                                                                                                                                  ----                   ----                             ----                   ----

    Adjusted EBITDA (1)                                                                                                        $41,893                $47,474                          $74,712                $78,640

    Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests                                                                    (1,254)               (2,841)                         (2,113)               (5,221)

    Capital expenditures, net (2)                                                                                              (7,038)               (3,812)                        (12,577)               (9,112)

    Cash taxes                                                                                                                   (664)                 (175)                           (807)                 (715)

    Cash interest, net & other (3)                                                                                            (16,689)              (12,893)                        (30,219)              (25,544)
                                                                                                                               -------                -------                          -------                -------


    Adjusted EBITDA Available for General Capital Purposes (4)                                                                 $16,248                $27,753                          $28,996                $38,048
                                                                                                                               =======                =======                          =======                =======






    (1) Adjusted EBITDA is a non GAAP measure.  See schedules 2 through 5 for a reconciliation of Net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA.

    (2) Capital expenditures, net represents capital expenditures net of landlord reimbursements.  See Schedule 9 for reconciliation of amounts.

    (3) Cash interest, net & other represents the cash interest paid for our borrowings, less interest income, adjusted for the quarterly accrual of cash interest under our Senior Notes.  See Schedule 9 for reconciliation of amounts.

    (4) Adjusted EBITDA Available for General Capital Purposes is a non-GAAP measure, and represents funds available for repayment of debt, acquisitions, deferred acquisition consideration, dividends, and other general corporate initiatives.



                                                         SCHEDULE 7


                                                     MDC PARTNERS INC.

                                           UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                                       (US$ in 000s)



                                                             June 30,               December 31,

                                                                               2016                    2015
                                                                               ----                    ----



    Assets

    Current Assets:

    Cash and cash equivalents                                               $16,062                 $61,458

    Cash held in trusts                                                       5,345                   5,122

    Accounts receivable, net                                                421,270                 361,044

    Expenditures billable to clients                                         51,708                  44,012

    Other current assets                                                     51,327                  37,109
                                                                             ------                  ------

    Total Current Assets                                                    545,712                 508,745


    Fixed assets, net                                                        66,763                  63,557

    Investment in non-consolidated
     affiliates                                                               6,392                   6,263

    Goodwill                                                                876,644                 870,301

    Other intangible assets, net                                             61,418                  72,382

    Deferred tax assets                                                      20,159                  15,367

    Other assets                                                             39,065                  41,010
                                                                             ------                  ------

    Total Assets                                                         $1,616,153              $1,577,625
                                                                         ==========              ==========



    Liabilities, Redeemable
     Noncontrolling Interests and
     Shareholders' Deficit

    Current Liabilities:

    Accounts payable                                                       $308,909                $359,568

    Trust liability                                                           5,345                   5,122

    Accruals and other liabilities                                          236,986                 297,964

    Advance billings                                                        159,279                 119,100

    Current portion of long-term debt                                           361                     470

    Current portion of deferred
     acquisition consideration                                              102,985                 130,400
                                                                            -------                 -------

    Total Current Liabilities                                               813,865                 912,624


    Long-term debt, less current portion                                    987,381                 728,413

    Long-term portion of deferred
     acquisition consideration                                              129,059                 216,704

    Other liabilities                                                        45,003                  44,905

    Deferred tax liabilities                                                 98,191                  92,581

    Total Liabilities                                                     2,073,499               1,995,227
                                                                          ---------               ---------


    Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests                                      65,367                  69,471
                                                                             ------                  ------


    Shareholders' Deficit

    Common shares                                                           275,883                 269,842

    Shares to be issued                                                       2,360                       -

    Charges in excess of capital                                          (307,323)              (315,261)

    Accumulated deficit                                                   (549,110)              (526,990)

    Accumulated other comprehensive
     income (loss)                                                          (6,227)                  6,257
                                                                             ------                   -----

    MDC Partners Inc. Shareholders'
     Deficit                                                              (584,417)              (566,152)

    Noncontrolling Interests                                                 61,704                  79,079
                                                                             ------                  ------

    Total Shareholders' Deficit                                           (522,713)              (487,073)
                                                                           --------                --------


    Total Liabilities, Redeemable
     Noncontrolling

       Interests and Shareholders' Deficit                               $1,616,153              $1,577,625
                                                                         ==========              ==========



                                     SCHEDULE 8


                                 MDC PARTNERS INC.

                          UNAUDITED SUMMARY CASH FLOW DATA

                                   (US$ in 000s)



                            Six Months Ended June 30,

                                                           2016       2015
                                                           ----       ----


    Cash flows provided
     by (used in)
     continuing operating
     activities                                      $(138,497)   $69,478

    Discontinued
     operations                                               -     (995)
                                                            ---

    Net cash provided by
     (used in) operating
     activities                                       (138,497)    68,483
                                                       --------     ------


    Cash flows used in
     continuing investing
     activities                                        (16,762)  (36,073)

    Discontinued
     operations                                               -    18,070
                                                            ---    ------

    Net cash used in
     investing activities                              (16,762)  (18,003)
                                                        -------    -------


    Cash flows provided
     by (used in)
     continuing financing
     activities                                         109,672  (129,105)

      Discontinued
       operations                                             -      (40)
                                                            ---       ---

    Net cash provided by
     (used in) financing
     activities                                         109,672  (129,145)
                                                        -------   --------


    Effect of exchange
     rate changes on cash
     and cash equivalents                                   191        168
                                                            ---        ---


    Net decrease in cash
     and cash equivalents                             $(45,396) $(78,497)
                                                       ========   ========



                                                                                                  SCHEDULE 9


                                                                                              MDC PARTNERS INC.

                                                                         UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF COMPONENTS OF NON-GAAP MEASURES

                                                                                                (US$ in 000s)



                                                                                             2015                                            2016
                                                                                             ----                                            ----

                                                            Q1                      Q2                             Q3                 Q4              FY                Q1                  Q2                 YTD
                                                           ---                      ---                            ---               ---              ---               ---                ---                 ---

    OTHER ITEMS, NET

    SEC investigation and class action litigation expenses        $5,762                      $3,882                          $2,722           $1,340           $13,706             $1,486              $1,359               $2,845

    D&O insurance proceeds                                             -                          -                              -         (1,000)          (1,000)                 -            (1,107)             (1,107)

    CEO repayment for certain perquisites and expenses                 -                    (8,600)                        (1,877)           (808)         (11,285)                 -                  -                   -

    CEO and CAO termination related expenses                           -                          -                          6,906                -            6,906                  -                  -                   -

    Total other items, net                                        $5,762                    $(4,718)                         $7,751           $(468)           $8,327             $1,486                $252               $1,738
                                                                  ======                     =======                          ======            =====            ======             ======                ====               ======



                                                                                             2015                                            2016
                                                                                             ----                                            ----

                                                            Q1                      Q2                             Q3                 Q4              FY                Q1                  Q2                 YTD
                                                           ---                      ---                            ---               ---              ---               ---                ---                 ---

    CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, NET

    Capital expenditures                                        $(5,656)                   $(3,848)                       $(8,161)        $(5,910)        $(23,575)          $(5,539)           $(7,909)           $(13,448)

    Landlord reimbursements                                          356                          36                           1,259              805             2,456                  -                871                  871

    Total capital expenditures, net                             $(5,300)                   $(3,812)                       $(6,902)        $(5,105)        $(21,119)          $(5,539)           $(7,038)           $(12,577)
                                                                 =======                     =======                         =======          =======          ========            =======             =======             ========



                                                                                             2015                                            2016
                                                                                             ----                                            ----

                                                            Q1                      Q2                             Q3                 Q4              FY                Q1                  Q2                 YTD
                                                           ---                      ---                            ---               ---              ---               ---                ---                 ---

    CASH INTEREST, NET & OTHER

    Cash interest paid                                            $(367)                  $(25,401)                         $(590)       $(26,308)        $(52,666)         $(25,703)           $(1,212)           $(26,915)

    Bond interest accrual adjustment                            (12,403)                     12,403                        (12,403)          12,403                 -            11,995            (15,680)             (3,685)

    Adjusted cash interest paid                                 (12,770)                   (12,998)                       (12,993)        (13,905)         (52,666)          (13,708)           (16,892)            (30,600)

    Interest income                                                  119                         105                             114              129               467                178                 203                  381

    Other                                                              -                          -                              -               -                -                 -                  -                   -

    Total cash interest, net & other                           $(12,651)                  $(12,893)                      $(12,879)       $(13,776)        $(52,199)         $(13,530)          $(16,689)           $(30,219)
                                                                ========                    ========                        ========         ========          ========           ========            ========             ========

CONTACT:
Matt Chesler, CFA
VP, Investor Relations
646-412-6877
mchesler@mdc-partners.com

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