MDC Partners

QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS:   
• Revenues increased to $135.3 million vs. $100.1 million in Q2 2006, an increase of 35.1%
• Organic revenue growth of 27.0% for Q2 2007
• MDC EBITDA increased to $7.6 million vs. $6.4 million in Q2 2006, an increase of 18.8%
• MDC Adjusted EBITDA increased to $11.2 million vs. $7.2 million in Q2 2006, an increase of 55.6%
• Cash EPS of $0.36 vs. $0.25 in Q2 2006, an increase of 44.0%
• Adjusted Cash EPS of $0.44 vs. $0.26 in Q2 2006, an increase of 69.2%

YEAR TO DATE HIGHLIGHTS:
• Revenues increased to $254.8 million vs. $198.2 million in the first half of 2006, an increase of 28.5%
• Organic revenue growth of 21.9% in the first half of 2007
• MDC EBITDA of $12.0 million vs. $13.7 million in the first half of 2006, a decline of 12.4%
• MDC Adjusted EBITDA of $17.5 million vs. $10.5 million in the first half of 2006, an increase of 66.7%
• Cash EPS of $0.55 vs. $0.51 in the first half of 2006, an increase of 7.8%
• Adjusted Cash EPS of $0.68 vs. $0.41 in the first half of 2006, an increase of 65.9% 

NEW YORK, NY (August 1, 2007) - MDC Partners Inc. ("MDC Partners" or the "Company") today announced record financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007. 

Consolidated revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2007 were $135.3 million, an increase of 35.1% compared to $100.1 million in the same period of 2006.  Operating income for the second quarter of 2007 was $5.2 million versus $2.9 million for the second quarter of 2006, an increase of 79.3%.  Net loss from continuing operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 was ($2.6) million versus a loss of ($1.0) million for the same period in 2006.  The loss during 2007 included a non-cash unrealized foreign exchange charge of $2.5 million due to the decline of the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar.  Diluted loss per share from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2007 was ($0.11) compared to ($0.04) in the same period last year.

MDC Partners' share of EBITDA (as defined) increased to $7.6 million in the second quarter of 2007 compared with $6.4 million in the second quarter of 2006.  Adjusting for unusual or non-recurring items, MDC Adjusted EBITDA (as defined) is $11.2 million in the quarter compared with $7.2 million last year, an increase of 55.6%.  Cash earnings per share from continuing operations (as defined) for the second quarter of 2007 increased to $0.36 compared with $0.25 in the second quarter of 2006.  Adjusted cash earnings per share (as defined) increased to $0.44 from $0.26 during the same period last year.

Consolidated revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2007 were $254.8 million, an increase of 28.5% compared to $198.2 million in the same period of 2006.  Operating income for the first half of 2007 was $1.6 million versus $4.7 million during the same period of 2006.  Excluding a goodwill impairment charge, operating income in the first half of the year was $6.0 million or 27.7% better than the same period in 2006.  Net loss from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2007 was ($11.4) million versus a loss of ($5.4) million for the same period in 2006.  The loss during 2007 included a non-cash unrealized foreign exchange charge of $2.9 million due to the decline of the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar.  Diluted loss per share from continuing operations for the first half of 2007 was ($0.46) compared to ($0.23) last year.

MDC Partners' share of EBITDA (as defined) was $12.0 million in the first half of 2007 compared with $13.7 million in the same period of 2006.  Adjusting for unusual or non-recurring items, MDC Adjusted EBITDA (as defined) was $17.5 million in the first six months of 2007, compared with $10.5 in the same period last year, a 66.7% increase.  Year to date cash earnings per share from continuing operations (as defined) in 2007 increased to $0.55 compared with $0.51 in 2006.  Adjusted cash earnings per share (as defined) increased to $0.68 from $0.41 during the same period last year.

"We are very pleased with our second quarter results which significantly exceeded our internal expectations and we believe that our robust organic growth is a reflection of the significant investment we have and continue to make in talent and capabilities across the entire network, especially in the areas of digital innovation and other non-traditional media services.  We are particularly enthusiastic about our new partnership with Redscout, a brand strategy and innovation firm who joined the network in June.  As clients are increasingly relying on their marketing partners to implement solutions that drive growth, we believe that MDC's market positioning as ‘The Place Where Great Talent Lives' and the effectiveness of and results generated by our Partners' work will continue to attract clients who are looking to work with firms who know how to drive results for their businesses," said Miles S. Nadal, Chairman & CEO of MDC Partners.

The Company affirms it previously issued guidance for 2007 of revenues of $490 to $500 million, MDC's EBITDA (as defined) of $39 to $41 million and Cash EPS (as defined) of $1.28 to $1.32.

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Conference Call

Management will host a conference call on August 2, at 8:30 a.m. (EST) to discuss our results.  The conference call will be accessible by dialing 1-416-644-3421 or toll free 1-800-594-3790.  An investor presentation has been posted on our website http://www.mdc-partners.com/ and will be referred to during the conference call.

About MDC Partners Inc.

MDC Partners is a leading provider of marketing communications solutions and services to clients in North America, Europe and Latin America.  Through its partnership of entrepreneurial firms it provides advertising, specialized communications and consulting services to leading brands. MDC Partners' philosophy emphasizes the utilization of strategy and creativity to drive growth for its clients. "MDC Partners is The Place Where Great Talent Lives". MDC Partners Class A shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol "MDCA" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "MDZ.A".

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 growth. These non-GAAP financial measures relate to: (1) presenting MDC’s share of EBITDA and MDC Adjusted EBITDA (as defined) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and June 30, 2006; and (2) presenting Cash Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations and Adjusted Cash Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations (as defined) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006. Included in this earnings release are tables reconciling MDC’s reported results to arrive at 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, recent business and economic trends, potential acquisitions, estimates of amounts for deferred acquisition consideration and "put" option rights, 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 effects of national and regional economic conditions;
• the Company's ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients;
• the financial success of the Company's clients;
• 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 "put" option rights;
• the Company's ability to retain and attract key employees;
• the successful completion and integration of acquisitions which complement and expand the Company's business capabilities;
• foreign currency fluctuations; and
• risks arising from the Company's historical option grant practices.

In addition to improving organic growth for its existing operations, the Company's business strategy includes ongoing efforts to engage in material 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 and through incurrence of bridge or other debt financing, either 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 material 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.

CONTACT: 

Donna Granato
Director, Finance & Investor Relations
646-429-1809
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