UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q/A
x Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended July 31, 2012
OR
o 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 001-35588
JTH Holding, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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27-3561876 |
(State of incorporation) |
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(IRS employer identification no.) |
1716 Corporate Landing Parkway
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454
(Address of principal executive offices)
(757) 493-8855
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
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 o No x
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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o |
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Accelerated filer o |
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Non-accelerated filer o |
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Smaller reporting company x |
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
The number of shares outstanding of the registrants Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value, at the close of business on August 27, 2012, was 12,141,500 shares.
JTH HOLDING, INC.
Form 10-Q for the Period Ended July 31, 2012
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Explanatory Note
We are filing this Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-Q/A (the Amended Filing) to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended July 31, 2012 originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 29, 2012 (the Original Filing) to restate our condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011. Details regarding the restatement can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2013, filed with the SEC on October 1, 2013.
Items Amended in This Filing
This Amended Filing amends and restates the following items of our Original Filing as of and for the quarterly period ended July 31, 2012 and 2011:
· Part I Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited),
· Part I Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
· Part I Item 4. Controls and Procedures
· Part II Item 6. Exhibits
In accordance with applicable SEC rules, this Amended Filing includes new certifications as required by Rule 12b-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act) from our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer dated as of the date of filing of this Amended Filing.
Pursuant to Rule 12b-15 under the Exchange Act, this Amended Filing contains only the items and exhibits to the Original Filing that are being amended and restated, and unaffected items and exhibits are not included herein. Except as noted herein, the information included in the Original Filing remains unchanged. This Amended Filing continues to describe the conditions as of the date of the Original Filing and, except as contained herein, we have not updated or modified the disclosures contained in the Original Filing to reflect any events that have occurred after the Original Filing. Accordingly, forward-looking statements included in this Amended Filing may represent managements views as of the Original Filing and should not be assumed to be accurate as of any date thereafter. This Amended Filing should be read in conjunction with our filings made with the SEC subsequent to the filing of the Original Filing, including any amendment to those filings.
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012 (unaudited)
(In thousands)
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July 31, 2012 |
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April 30, 2012 |
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As Restated(1) |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
2,228 |
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$ |
19,848 |
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Receivables (note 2): |
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Trade accounts |
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18,533 |
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38,321 |
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Notes |
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46,916 |
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30,283 |
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Interest, net |
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1,520 |
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674 |
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Allowance for doubtful accounts |
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(4,474 |
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(4,496 |
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Total receivables, net |
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62,495 |
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64,782 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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2,125 |
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5,328 |
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Income tax receivable |
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6,095 |
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286 |
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Deferred income taxes (note 7) |
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3,319 |
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3,901 |
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Total current assets |
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76,262 |
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94,145 |
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Property, equipment, and software, net of accumulated depreciation of $17,536 and $16,682 for July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012, respectively |
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25,462 |
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23,948 |
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Notes receivable, excluding current portion, net of allowance for uncollectible amounts of $885 and $794 for July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012, respectively, (note 2) |
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12,314 |
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11,711 |
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Goodwill (note 3) |
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6,350 |
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5,400 |
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Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $4,227 and $3,485 for July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012, respectively, (note 3) |
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12,348 |
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10,314 |
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Deferred income taxes (note 7) |
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2,845 |
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4,093 |
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Other assets, net |
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2,590 |
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2,585 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
138,171 |
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$ |
152,196 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Current installments of long-term debt (note 5) |
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$ |
3,174 |
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$ |
2,736 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses (notes 6 and 12) |
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7,301 |
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14,170 |
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Due to area developers (note 2) |
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9,987 |
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15,956 |
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Income taxes payable (note 7) |
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6,689 |
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Deferred revenue-short-term portion |
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7,325 |
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6,920 |
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Total current liabilities |
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27,787 |
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46,471 |
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Long-term debt, excluding current installments (note 5) |
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36,834 |
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26,249 |
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Deferred revenue-long-term portion |
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11,616 |
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12,411 |
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Total liabilities |
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76,237 |
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85,131 |
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Commitments and contingencies (note 12) |
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Stockholders equity (notes 6, 8, 9, and 11): |
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Class A preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, 190,000 shares authorized, 0 and 170,320 shares issued and outstanding July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012, respectively |
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2,129 |
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Special voting preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, 10 shares authorized, issued and outstanding |
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Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share, 21,200,000 shares authorized, 12,141,500 and 10,343,957 shares issued and outstanding at July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012, respectively |
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121 |
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103 |
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Class B common stock, $0.01 par value per share, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 900,000 shares issued and outstanding |
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9 |
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9 |
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Exchangeable shares, $0.01 par value, 100,000 shares issued and outstanding |
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1 |
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1 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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6,708 |
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3,182 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes |
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493 |
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676 |
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Retained earnings |
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54,602 |
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60,965 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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61,934 |
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67,065 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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$ |
138,171 |
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$ |
152,196 |
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(1) As restated - See Note 14 Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
Three months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
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2012 |
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2011 |
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As Restated(1) |
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Revenues: |
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Franchise fees |
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$ |
666 |
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$ |
800 |
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Area developer fees |
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1,923 |
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1,683 |
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Royalties and advertising fees |
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1,324 |
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1,309 |
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Financial products |
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302 |
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159 |
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Interest income (note 2) |
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2,548 |
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1,798 |
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Tax preparation fees, net of discounts |
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216 |
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156 |
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Net gain on sale of company-owned offices and other revenue |
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265 |
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427 |
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Total revenues |
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7,244 |
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6,332 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Employee compensation and benefits |
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6,666 |
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5,650 |
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General and administrative expenses |
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5,816 |
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3,844 |
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Area developer expense |
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717 |
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622 |
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Advertising expense |
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2,560 |
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1,790 |
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Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges |
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1,591 |
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1,374 |
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Total operating expenses |
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17,350 |
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13,280 |
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Loss from operations |
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(10,106 |
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(6,948 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Foreign currency transaction gains |
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2 |
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2 |
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Interest expense (notes 5 and 6) |
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(292 |
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(312 |
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Loss before income taxes |
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(10,396 |
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(7,258 |
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Income tax benefit (note 7) |
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(4,033 |
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(2,707 |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(6,363 |
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$ |
(4,551 |
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Net loss per share of Class A and Class B common stock: |
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Basic and Diluted |
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$ |
(0.52 |
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$ |
(0.40 |
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(1) As restated - See Note 14 Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
Three months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)
(In thousands)
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2012 |
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2011 |
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As Restated(1) |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(6,363 |
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$ |
(4,551 |
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Interest rate swap agreements, net of taxes (note 6) |
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45 |
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(65 |
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Foreign currency translation adjustment |
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(228 |
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(218 |
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Comprehensive loss |
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$ |
(6,546 |
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$ |
(4,834 |
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(1) As restated - See Note 14 Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)
(In thousands)
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2012 |
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2011 |
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As Restated (1) |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(6,363 |
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$ |
(4,551 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Provision for doubtful accounts |
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1,528 |
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990 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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1,591 |
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1,374 |
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Amortization of deferred financing costs |
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69 |
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84 |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
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398 |
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396 |
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Gain on bargain purchases and sales of company-owned offices |
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(60 |
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(159 |
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Equity in loss of affiliate |
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69 |
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Deferred tax expense |
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1,941 |
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1,583 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities decreasing cash flows from operating activities |
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(15,390 |
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(11,101 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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(16,217 |
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(11,384 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Issuance of operating loans to franchisees |
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(9,956 |
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(7,985 |
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Payments received on operating loans from franchisees |
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999 |
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1,134 |
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Purchases of area developer rights and company-owned offices |
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(1,329 |
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(285 |
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Proceeds from sale of company-owned offices and area developer rights |
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350 |
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87 |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
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(1,976 |
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(3,267 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(11,912 |
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(10,316 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from the exercise of stock options |
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1,592 |
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21 |
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Repurchase of common stock |
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(843 |
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(1,654 |
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Repayment of long-term debt |
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(1,561 |
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(704 |
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Borrowings under revolving credit facility |
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11,078 |
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28,597 |
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Repayments under revolving credit facility |
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(4,145 |
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Payment for debt issue costs |
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(8 |
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Tax benefit of stock option exercises |
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269 |
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458 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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10,527 |
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22,573 |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, net |
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(18 |
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(1 |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
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(17,620 |
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872 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
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19,848 |
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1,662 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
2,228 |
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$ |
2,534 |
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(1) As restated - See Note 14 Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)
(In thousands)
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2012 |
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2011 |
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As Restated (1) |
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: |
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Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest |
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$ |
199 |
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$ |
197 |
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Cash paid for taxes, net of refunds |
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6,364 |
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6,968 |
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Supplemental disclosures of noncash investing and financing activities: |
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During the three months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company acquired certain assets from franchisees and area developers as follows: |
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Fair value of assets purchased |
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$ |
3,975 |
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$ |
3,933 |
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Receivables applied |
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(2,370 |
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(4,209 |
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Accounts payable canceled |
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874 |
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547 |
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Notes payable issued |
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(1,506 |
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(100 |
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Elimination of related deferred revenue |
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356 |
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114 |
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Cash paid to franchisees and area developers |
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$ |
1,329 |
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$ |
285 |
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During the three months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company sold certain assets to franchisees and area developers as follows: |
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Book value of assets sold |
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$ |
437 |
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$ |
473 |
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Deferred gain on sale |
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269 |
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51 |
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Notes received |
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(356 |
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(437 |
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Cash received from franchisees and area developers |
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$ |
350 |
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$ |
87 |
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Accrued capitalized software costs included in accounts payable |
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$ |
850 |
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$ |
577 |
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(1) As restated - See Note 14 Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
July 31, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)
(1) Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
(a) Organization
JTH Holding, Inc. (the Company), a Delaware corporation, is a holding company engaged through its subsidiaries as a franchisor and operator of a system of income tax preparation offices located in the United States and Canada. The Companys principal operations are conducted through JTH Tax, Inc. (d/b/a Liberty Tax Service) the Companys largest subsidiary. Through this system of income tax preparation offices, the Company also facilitates to its customers refund-based tax settlement financial products such as refund anticipation loans, electronic refund checks, and personal income tax refund discounting. The Company also offers online tax preparation services.
Unless specifically noted otherwise, as used throughout these condensed consolidated financial statements, the term Company or Liberty refers to the consolidated entities of JTH Holding, Inc.
(b) Principles of Consolidation and Unaudited Financial Statements
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of JTH Holding, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Assets and liabilities of the Companys Canadian operations have been translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate in effect at the end of the period. Revenues and expenses have been translated using the average exchange rates in effect each month of the period. Transaction gains and losses are recognized in income when incurred. The Company also consolidates any variable interest entities of which it is the primary beneficiary. When the Company does not have a controlling interest in an entity, but exerts significant influence over the entity, the Company applies the equity method of accounting. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) for interim financial information. The condensed consolidated financial statements, including these notes, are unaudited and exclude some of the disclosures required in annual financial statements. Consolidated balance sheet data as of April 30, 2012 was derived from the Companys April 30, 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K. As discussed in Note 14, the Company has restated its condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements in accordance with US GAAP have been recorded. Such adjustments consisted only of normal recurring items. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Companys financial statements and notes thereto included in its April 30, 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K.
(c) Use of Estimates
Management has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements, and the reported
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
July 31, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, to prepare these condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes in conformity with US GAAP. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
(d) Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In June 2011, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income. This update changes the methods for presenting comprehensive income, and eliminates the method of including comprehensive income in the statement of stockholders equity. Under ASU 2011-05, an entity has the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The amendments in this ASU did not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2013. Because it only affects presentation, this guidance did not have a material effect on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
In September 2011, FASB issued ASU 2011-08, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (ASC Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment. This amendment provides the option of first using a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If a company concludes that it is more likely than not that fair value exceeds carrying value, the two-step test for impairment is not required. The amendment includes a revised list of considerations in completing the qualitative assessment. The Company adopted this ASU in fiscal 2013 but this guidance did not have a material effect on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
(e) Foreign Operations
Canadian operations contributed $484,000 in revenues for the three months ended July 31, 2012 and $613,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2011.
(f) Seasonality of Business
The Companys operating revenues are seasonal in nature with peak revenues occurring in the months of January through April. Therefore, results for interim periods are not indicative of results to be expected for the full year.
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
July 31, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)
(2) Notes and Accounts Receivable
The Company provides financing to franchisees for the purchase of franchises, clusters of territories, company-owned offices and/or for working capital and equipment needs. The franchise-related notes generally are payable over five years and the working capital and equipment notes generally are due within one year. All notes bear interest at 12%. Activity related to notes receivable for the three months ended July 31, 2012 and the fiscal year ended April 30, 2012 is as follows:
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July 31, |
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April 30, |
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2012 |
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2012 |
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As Restated |
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(In thousands) |
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Balance at beginning of period |
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$ |
79,838 |
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$ |
70,564 |
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Notes received for: |
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Sales of franchises and clusters of territories |
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2,799 |
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8,131 |
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Sales of company-owned offices |
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125 |
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12,554 |
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Franchisee to franchisee note assumptions |
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2,488 |
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7,439 |
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Working capital and equipment loans to franchisees |
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9,956 |
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67,969 |
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Refinancing of accounts receivable |
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10,576 |
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16,787 |
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25,944 |
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112,880 |
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Repayment of notes |
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(3,070 |
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(82,258 |
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Notes canceled |
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(6,218 |
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(21,188 |
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Foreign currency adjustment |
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(138 |
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(160 |
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Balance at end of period |
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96,356 |
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79,838 |
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Unrecognized revenue portion of notes receivable |
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(36,241 |
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(37,050 |
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Notes receivable less unrecognized revenue |
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$ |
60,115 |
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$ |
42,788 |
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Most of the notes receivable are due from the Companys franchisees and area developers (ADs) and are collateralized by the underlying franchise and are guaranteed by the respective franchisee or AD and franchise or AD owner(s). The franchisees ability to repay the notes is dependent upon both the performance of the tax preparation industry as a whole and the individual franchisees or ADs areas.
The refinancing of accounts receivable results from a franchisee electing to deliver to the Company a promissory note for past-due royalties and advertising fees that have been previously recorded as accounts receivable in the Companys condensed consolidated financial statements.
Notes canceled are comprised of the cancellation of existing unpaid notes of selling franchisees in franchisee to franchisee sales that include the assumption of debt by the acquiring franchisee, and any unpaid notes receivable from a franchisee or AD related to specific territories or clusters of territories that the Company reacquires. In the latter transactions, the cancellation of notes is part of the consideration paid by the Company, and any excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of assets acquired is written off to the allowance for doubtful accounts.
Unrecognized revenue relates to the financed portion of franchise fees and area developer fees and, in the case of sales of company-owned offices, the financed portion of gains related to these sales, in each case where revenue has not yet been recognized. For franchise fees and gains related to the sale of company-owned offices, revenue is recorded as note payments are received by the Company. Payments on area developer fee notes receivable generate a corresponding increase in deferred revenue, which is amortized into revenue over the life of the area developer contract, generally 10 years.
Management believes that the recorded allowance is adequate based upon its consideration of the estimated value of the franchises and AD areas supporting the receivables. Any adverse change in the tax preparation industry or the individual franchisees or ADs areas could affect the Companys estimate of the allowance.
Notes and accounts receivable include royalties billed that relate to territories operated by franchisees located in AD territories. The Company has recorded amounts payable to area developers for their share of these receivables of $9,987,000 and $15,956,000 at July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012, respectively.
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
July 31, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)
Activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts for the three months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
| ||
|
|
As Restated |
| ||||
|
|
(In thousands) |
| ||||
Beginning balance |
|
$ |
5,290 |
|
$ |
4,827 |
|
Additions charged to expense |
|
1,528 |
|
990 |
| ||
Write-offs |
|
(1,425 |
) |
(1,809 |
) | ||
Foreign currency adjustment |
|
(34 |
) |
(13 |
) | ||
Ending balance |
|
$ |
5,359 |
|
$ |
3,995 |
|
Management considers accounts and notes receivable to be impaired if the amounts due exceed the fair value of the underlying franchise and estimates an allowance for doubtful accounts based on that excess. Amounts due include contractually obligated accounts and notes receivable less unrecognized revenue, reduced by the allowance for uncollected interest, amounts due ADs, the related deferred revenue and amounts owed to the franchisee by the Company. In establishing the fair value of the underlying franchise, management considers net fees of open offices earned during the most recently completed tax season and the number of unopened offices.
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
July 31, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)
The allowance for doubtful accounts at July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012 is allocated as follows:
|
|
July 31, |
|
April 30, |
| ||
|
|
2012 |
|
2012 |
| ||
|
|
As Restated |
|
|
| ||
|
|
(In thousands) |
| ||||
Impaired: |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Notes receivable including interest and less unrecognized revenue |
|
$ |
5,739 |
|
$ |
6,728 |
|
Accounts receivable |
|
3,687 |
|
4,375 |
| ||
Less allowance for uncollected interest, amounts due ADs, related deferred revenue and amounts due franchisees |
|
(1,702 |
) |
(1,704 |
) | ||
Net amount due |
|
$ |
7,724 |
|
$ |
9,399 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Allowance for doubtful accounts for impaired notes and accounts receivable |
|
$ |
3,951 |
|
$ |
4,488 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Non-impaired: |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Notes receivable including interest and less unrecognized revenue |
|
$ |
57,194 |
|
$ |
37,936 |
|
Accounts receivable |
|
16,526 |
|
35,259 |
| ||
Less allowance for uncollected interest, amounts due ADs, related deferred revenue and amounts due franchisees |
|
(12,027 |
) |
(17,432 |
) | ||
Net amount due |
|
$ |
61,693 |
|
$ |
55,763 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Allowance for doubtful accounts for non-impaired notes and accounts receivable |
|
$ |
1,408 |
|
$ |
802 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Total allowance for doubtful accounts |
|
$ |
5,359 |
|
$ |
5,290 |
|
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
July 31, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)
The aging of accounts and notes receivable at July 31, 2012 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
Allowance |
|
|
|
|
| ||||
|
|
Total |
|
for Uncollected |
|
|
|
Total |
| ||||
|
|
Past Due |
|
Interest |
|
Current |
|
Receivables |
| ||||
|
|
As Restated |
| ||||||||||
|
|
(In thousands) |
| ||||||||||
Accounts receivable |
|
$ |
18,693 |
|
$ |
(1,680 |
) |
$ |
1,520 |
|
$ |
18,533 |
|
Notes receivable including interest and less unrecognized revenue (As restated) |
|
6,102 |
|
(1,298 |
) |
56,831 |
|
61,635 |
| ||||
Total |
|
$ |
24,795 |
|
$ |
(2,978 |
) |
$ |
58,351 |
|
$ |
80,168 |
|
Accounts receivable are considered to be past due if unpaid after 30 days and notes receivable are considered past due if unpaid after 90 days, at which time the notes are put on nonaccrual status.
The Companys average investments in impaired notes receivable during the three months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011 was $6,234,000 and $5,322,000, respectively. Interest income related to impaired notes was $138,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2012 and $94,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2011. The Companys investment in notes receivable on nonaccrual status at July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012 was $4,804,000 and $5,274,000, respectively.
At July 31, 2012 the Company has unfunded lending commitments for working capital loans to franchisees and area developers of $15,482,000.
(3) Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three months ended July 31, 2012 are as follows:
|
|
Goodwill |
|
Accumulated |
|
Net |
| |||
|
|
As Restated |
| |||||||
|
|
(In thousands) |
| |||||||
Balance at April 30, 2012 |
|
$ |
6,157 |
|
$ |
(757 |
) |
$ |
5,400 |
|
Acquisitions of assets from franchisees |
|
1,065 |
|
|
|
1,065 |
| |||
Disposals and foreign currency changes, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Impairments |
|
(134 |
) |
19 |
|
(115 |
) | |||
Balance at July 31, 2012 |
|
$ |
7,088 |
|
$ |
(738 |
) |
$ |
6,350 |
|
Components of intangible assets are as follows:
|
|
|
|
As of July 31, 2012 |
|
As of April 30, 2012 |
| ||||||||||||||
|
|
Amortization |
|
Gross |
|
Accumulated |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Accumulated |
|
Net |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
As Restated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
| ||||||||||||||||
Amortizable other intangible assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Assets acquired from franchisees: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Customer lists and reacquired rights |
|
3 years |
|
$ |
3,997 |
|
$ |
(1,530 |
) |
$ |
2,467 |
|
$ |
3,370 |
|
$ |
(1,195 |
) |
$ |
2,175 |
|
Area developer rights |
|
10 years |
|
12,578 |
|
(2,697 |
) |
9,881 |
|
10,429 |
|
(2,290 |
) |
8,139 |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
$ |
16,575 |
|
$ |
(4,227 |
) |
$ |
12,348 |
|
$ |
13,799 |
|
$ |
(3,485 |
) |
$ |
10,314 |
|
During the three months ended July 31, 2012, the Company acquired the assets of various franchisees for $1,742,000. These acquisitions were accounted for as business combinations, with the value allocated to identifiable intangible assets and goodwill. The acquired businesses are operated as Company-owned offices until a buyer is found.
The purchase price of assets acquired from franchisees was allocated as follows:
|
|
Three Months Ended July 31, |
| ||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
| ||
|
|
As Restated |
| ||||
|
|
(In thousands) |
| ||||
Customer lists and reacquired rights |
|
$ |
677 |
|
$ |
1,499 |
|
Goodwill |
|
1,065 |
|
2,268 |
| ||
Total |
|
$ |
1,742 |
|
$ |
3,767 |
|
(4) Leases
The Company is obligated under various operating leases for office space that expire at various dates. Total rent expense for operating leases, net of subleases, was $642,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2012 and $431,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2011.
(5) Debt
The Company has a credit facility that consists of a $25,000,000 term loan and a $105,000,000 revolving credit facility, with an accordion feature permitting the Company to request an increase in availability of up to an additional $70,000,000. Outstanding borrowings accrue interest at one-month London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus a margin ranging from 1.50% to 2.25% depending on the Companys leverage ratio. At July 31, 2012, the interest rate was 1.87%. The indebtedness is collateralized by
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
July 31, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)
substantially all the assets of the Company and both loans expire on April 30, 2017. The credit facility contains certain financial covenants that the Company must meet, including leverage and fixed charge coverage ratios as well as minimum net worth requirements. The Companys borrowing availability under the credit facility at July 31, 2012 was $59,800,000. The Company was in compliance with the financial covenants of its credit facility at July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012. Debt at July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012 consisted of the following:
|
|
July 31, |
|
April 30, |
| ||
|
|
(In thousands) |
| ||||
Credit Facility: |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Revolver |
|
$ |
11,078 |
|
$ |
|
|
Term loan |
|
24,688 |
|
25,000 |
| ||
|
|
35,766 |
|
25,000 |
| ||
Other debt |
|
4,242 |
|
3,985 |
| ||
|
|
40,008 |
|
28,985 |
| ||
Less: current portion |
|
(3,174 |
) |
(2,736 |
) | ||
Long-term debt |
|
$ |
36,834 |
|
$ |
26,249 |
|
(6) Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company uses interest-rate-related derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure related to changes in interest rates on its variable-rate credit facility, and forward contracts to manage its exposure to foreign currency fluctuation related to short-term advances made to its Canadian subsidiary. The Company does not speculate using derivative instruments nor does it enter into derivative instruments for any purpose other than cash flow hedging.
By using derivative financial instruments to hedge exposures to changes in interest rates, the Company exposes itself to credit risk and market risk. Credit risk is the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. When the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, the counterparty owes the Company, which creates credit risk for the Company. When the fair value of a derivative contract is negative, the Company owes the counterparty, and therefore, the Company is not exposed to the counterpartys credit risk in those circumstances. The Company minimizes counterparty credit risk in derivative instruments by entering into transactions with high-quality counterparties. The derivative instruments entered into by the Company do not contain credit-risk-related contingent features.
Market risk is the adverse effect on the value of a derivative instrument that results from a change in interest rates. The market risk associated with interest rates is managed by establishing and monitoring parameters that limit the types and degree of market risk that may be undertaken.
The Company assesses interest rate risk by continually identifying and monitoring changes in interest rates that may adversely impact expected future cash flows and by evaluating hedging opportunities. The Company maintains risk management control systems to monitor interest rate risk attributable to both the Companys outstanding or forecasted debt obligations and forecasted revenues, as well
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
July 31, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)
as the Companys offsetting hedge positions. The risk management control systems involve the use of analytical techniques, including cash flow sensitivity analysis, to estimate the expected impact of changes in interest rates and foreign currency rates on the Companys future cash flows.
It is the policy of the Company to enter into forward contacts at the time short-term advances are made to its Canadian subsidiary.
Interest rate swap agreements: The Company has interest rate swap agreements with a financial institution to manage fluctuations in cash flows resulting from changes in the one-month LIBOR interest rate on its credit facility. These swaps effectively change the variable-rate of the credit facility into a fixed-rate loan. For the notional amounts, the Company receives a variable interest rate based on the one-month LIBOR and pays a fixed interest rate of 2.49% to 2.52%, depending on the agreement. The notional amounts of the interest rate swaps vary from $10,000,000 to $70,000,000 per month, in relation to the Companys forecasted seasonal borrowings. These interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges. At July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012, the fair value of interest rate swaps was a liability of $647,000 and $694,000, respectively, and was included in accounts payable and accrued expenses. During the three months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011, no amounts were recognized in the consolidated statements of income due to the ineffectiveness of these interest rate swaps.
Forward contracts related to foreign currency exchange rates: In connection with short-term advances made to its Canadian subsidiary related to personal income tax refund discounting, the Company enters into forward contracts to eliminate the exposure related to foreign currency fluctuations. Under the terms of the forward currency contracts, the exchange rate for repayments is fixed at the time an advance is made and the advances are repaid prior to April 30 of the year of the advance. These forward contracts are designated as cash flow hedges. At July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012, there were no forward currency contracts outstanding. During the three months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011, no amounts were recognized in the consolidated statements of income due to the ineffectiveness of these foreign currency hedges.
At July 31, 2012, there are no deferred gains on derivative instruments accumulated in other comprehensive income that are expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next 12 months. There were no cash flow hedges discontinued during the three months ended July 31, 2012.
(7) Income Taxes
For the three months ended July 31, 2012 and July 31, 2011, the Company recognized income tax benefits of $4,033,000 and $2,707,000, respectively. The Company has determined no reserves for uncertain tax positions were required at July 31, 2012 or April 30, 2012. The Company computes its provision or benefit from income taxes by applying the estimated annual effective tax rate to income or loss from recurring operations and adding the effects of any discrete income tax items specific to the period.
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
July 31, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)
(8) Stockholders Equity
During the three months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011, activity in stockholders equity was as follows:
|
|
July 31, |
|
July 31, |
| ||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
| ||
|
|
(In thousands) |
| ||||
Class A common shares issued from the exercise of stock options |
|
151 |
|
2 |
| ||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
|
$ |
1,592 |
|
$ |
21 |
|
Class A common shares repurchased |
|
56 |
|
113 |
| ||
Payments for repurchased shares |
|
$ |
843 |
|
$ |
1,654 |
|
Tax benefit of stock option exercises |
|
$ |
269 |
|
$ |
458 |
|
Class A common shares issued upon conversion of Class A preferred shares |
|
1,703 |
|
|
|
(a) Loss per Share
Net loss per share of Class A and Class B common stock is computed using the two-class method. Basic net loss per share is computed by allocating undistributed earnings to common shares and participating securities (Class A preferred stock and exchangeable shares) and using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Undistributed losses are not allocated to these participating securities as they do not meet the required criteria for such allocation. During the three months ended July 31, 2012, two of the Companys major shareholders elected to convert 170,320 shares of the Class A preferred stock to 1,703,200 shares of Class A common stock. As a result of the conversion, 861,000 additional shares are included in the weighted-average number of Class A common shares used to calculate the loss per share for the three months ended July 31, 2012. If the Class A preferred stock had not been converted, these shares would not have been included in the weighted-average number of Class A common shares used to calculate the loss per share for the three months ended July 31, 2012.
Diluted net loss per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares and, if dilutive, the potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options. The dilutive effect of outstanding stock options is reflected in diluted earnings per share by application of the treasury stock method. Additionally, the computation of the diluted net loss per share of Class A common stock assumes the conversion of Class B common stock, Class A preferred stock and exchangeable shares, while the diluted net loss per share of Class B common stock does not assume conversion of those shares.
The rights, including liquidation and dividends rights, of the holders of Class A and Class B common stock are identical, with the exception of the election of directors. As a result, the undistributed earnings for each year are allocated based on the contractual participation rights of the Class A and Class B as if the earnings for the year had been distributed. Participating securities have dividend rights that are identical to Class A and Class B common stock.
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
July 31, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)
The computation of basic and diluted net loss per share for the three months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:
|
|
Three Months Ended |
| ||||
|
|
July 31, 2012 |
| ||||
|
|
As Restated |
| ||||
|
|
Class A |
|
Class B |
| ||
|
|
Common Stock |
|
Common Stock |
| ||
|
|
(in thousands, except for share and per |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Basic and diluted net loss per share: |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Numerator |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Allocation of undistributed losses |
|
$ |
(5,892 |
) |
$ |
(471 |
) |
Denominator |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding |
|
11,270,977 |
|
900,000 |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Basic and diluted net loss per share |
|
$ |
(0.52 |
) |
$ |
(0.52 |
) |
|
|
Three Months Ended |
| ||||
|
|
July 31, 2011 |
| ||||
|
|
As Restated |
| ||||
|
|
Class A |
|
Class B |
| ||
|
|
Common Stock |
|
Common Stock |
| ||
|
|
(in thousands, except for share and per |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Basic and diluted net loss per share: |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Numerator |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Allocation of undistributed losses |
|
$ |
(4,190 |
) |
$ |
(361 |
) |
Denominator |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding |
|
10,461,258 |
|
900,000 |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Basic and diluted net loss per share |
|
$ |
(0.40 |
) |
$ |
(0.40 |
) |
As a result of the net losses for the periods, diluted net loss per share excludes the impact of shares of potential common stock from the exercise of options to purchase 2,802,275 shares and 2,674,756 shares for the three months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, because the effect would be antidilutive.
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
July 31, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)
(9) Stock Compensation Plans
(a) Stock Options
At July 31, 2012, 1,939,805 shares of Class A common stock are available for grant under the 2011 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan.
The following table summarizes the information for options granted in the three months ended July 31, 2012:
|
|
2012 |
| |
Weighted average fair value of options granted |
|
$ |
1.80 |
|
Dividend yield |
|
0.0% |
| |
Expected volatility |
|
13.0% - 14.9% |
| |
Expected terms |
|
4 - 6 years |
| |
Risk-free interest rates |
|
0.6% - 1.0% |
| |
Stock option activity during the three months ended July 31, 2012 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
| |
|
|
Number of |
|
average |
| |
|
|
options |
|
exercise price |
| |
Outstanding at April 30, 2012 |
|
2,729,013 |
|
$ |
14.21 |
|
Granted |
|
332,035 |
|
15.00 |
| |
Exercised |
|
(150,571 |
) |
10.57 |
| |
Canceled |
|
(82,565 |
) |
12.12 |
| |
Outstanding at July 31, 2012 |
|
2,827,912 |
|
|
14.55 |
|
Stock options were granted to employees of the Company except for 43,000 options granted to nonemployee directors during the three months ended July 31, 2012.
The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three months ended July 31, 2012 was approximately $667,000.
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
July 31, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)
Nonvested stock option (options that did not vest in the period in which granted) activity during the three months ended July 31, 2012 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
| |
|
|
Nonvested |
|
average |
| |
|
|
options |
|
exercise price |
| |
Outstanding at April 30, 2012 |
|
452,500 |
|
$ |
15.00 |
|
Granted |
|
332,035 |
|
15.00 |
| |
Vested |
|
|
|
|
| |
Canceled |
|
(1,600 |
) |
15.00 |
| |
Outstanding at July 31, 2012 |
|
782,935 |
|
|
15.00 |
|
At July 31, 2012, unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested stock options are $1,487,000. These costs are expected to be recognized between 2013 and 2016.
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at July 31, 2012:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
| |||
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
average |
|
|
|
Weighted |
| |||
Number of shares |
|
Range of |
|
average |
|
remaining |
|
Number of shares |
|
average |
| |||
outstanding |
|
exercise |
|
exercise |
|
contractual |
|
exercisable at |
|
exercise |
| |||
at July 31, 2012 |
|
prices |
|
price |
|
life |
|
July 31, 2012 |
|
price |
| |||
40,000 |
|
$ |
5.50 |
|
$ |
5.50 |
|
0.7 years |
|
40,000 |
|
$ |
5.50 |
|
24,902 |
|
8.50-9.00 |
|
8.63 |
|
0.7 years |
|
24,902 |
|
8.63 |
| |||
170,000 |
|
10.50 |
|
10.50 |
|
2.1 years |
|
170,000 |
|
10.50 |
| |||
2,262,575 |
|
14.00-16.50 |
|
15.02 |
|
3.6 years |
|
1,810,075 |
|
15.00 |
| |||
330,435 |
|
15.00 |
|
15.00 |
|
4.4 years |
|
|
|
|
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,044,977 |
|
|
| |||
(b) Restricted Stock Units
On June 1, 2012, the Company awarded 9,305 shares of restricted stock units to its non-employee directors. The fair value at grant date was $15.00 and the vesting or service period is 18 months. Compensation costs associated with these restricted shares are amortized over the service period and recognized as an increase in additional paid-in capital.
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
July 31, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)
(10) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company uses the following methods and assumptions to estimate the fair value of financial instruments.
Cash equivalents, receivables, other current assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses, and due to area developers: The carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. At July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012 the Company had cash equivalents of:
|
|
July 31, |
|
April 30, |
| ||
|
|
(In thousands) |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Money market account |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
18,848 |
|
Notes receivable: The carrying amount of the Companys notes receivable approximates fair value based upon the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the interest rate currently offered by the Company, which approximates rates currently offered by local lending institutions for loans of similar terms to individuals/entities with comparable credit risk.
Nonfinancial assets and liabilities: The fair value of customer lists and reacquired rights is measured on a nonrecurring basis in the period that the Company deemed the assets impaired. Fair value is determined based on historical transactions involving sales of company-owned offices.
Long-term debt: The carrying amount of the Companys long-term debt approximates fair value based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the interest rates offered by the lenders, which approximates rates currently offered by local lending institutions for loans of similar terms to companies with comparable credit risk.
Concentrations of credit risks: Financial instruments that could potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risks consist of accounts and notes receivable with its franchisees.
The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents in bank deposit accounts, which, at times may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts. The Company believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on its cash and cash equivalents balances.
The Company manages such risk by evaluating the financial position of the franchisee, value of the franchises, as well as the personal guarantee of the individual franchisees. At July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012, there were no significant concentrations of credit risk associated with any individual franchisee or group of franchisees. The Company maintains an allowance for potential losses based on its expected collectibility of the receivables, which the Company believes is adequate for its credit loss exposure.
The condensed consolidated financial statements include various estimated fair value information at July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012.
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
July 31, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Financial assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements on a recurring basis are classified according to a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value.
· Level 1 quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets.
· Level 2 quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, and model-based valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in the market.
· Level 3 unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
July 31, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)
At July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012, the following tables present, for each of the fair value hierarchy levels, the assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
July 31, 2012 |
| ||||||||
|
|
|
|
Fair value measurements using |
| ||||||||
|
|
Total |
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
| ||||
Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Nonrecurring: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Impaired accounts and notes receivable |
|
$ |
4,497 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
4,497 |
|
|
|
$ |
4,497 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
4,497 |
|
Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Recurring: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Interest rate swap agreements |
|
647 |
|
|
|
647 |
|
|
| ||||
|
|
$ |
647 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
647 |
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
April 30, 2012 |
| ||||||||
|
|
Total |
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
| ||||
Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Recurring: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Cash equivalents |
|
$ |
18,848 |
|
$ |
18,848 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Nonrecurring: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Impaired accounts and notes receivable |
|
$ |
5,746 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
5,746 |
|
Impaired goodwill |
|
1,477 |
|
|
|
|
|
1,477 |
| ||||
Impaired reacquired rights |
|
412 |
|
|
|
|
|
412 |
| ||||
Impaired customer lists |
|
564 |
|
|
|
|
|
564 |
| ||||
|
|
8,199 |
|
|
|
|
|
8,199 |
| ||||
|
|
$ |
27,047 |
|
$ |
18,848 |
|
|
|
$ |
8,199 |
| |
Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Recurring: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Interest rate swap agreements |
|
$ |
694 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
694 |
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
$ |
694 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
694 |
|
$ |
|
|
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
July 31, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)
The Companys policy is to recognize transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy on the date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer. There were no transfers into or out of level 1 or 2 recurring fair value measurements for the quarters ended July 31, 2012 and 2011.
Management considers accounts and notes receivable to be impaired if the amounts due exceeds the fair value of the underlying franchise. In establishing the estimated fair value of the underlying franchise, consideration is given to the net fees of open offices earned during the most recently completed tax season and the number of unopened offices.
Management considers reacquired rights, customer lists and goodwill associated with a company-owned office to be impaired if the net carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the underlying franchise. In establishing the fair value of the underlying franchise, consideration is given to historical transactions involving sales of company-owned offices and the net fees of the underlying franchise.
The fair value of the Companys interest swap agreements is the difference between the present value of interest payments due under the current swap agreements and similar swap agreements using a market rate of interest on the date of valuation.
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
July 31, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)
(11) Related Party Transactions
The Company considers directors and their affiliated companies, and executive officers of the Company, and members of their immediate family, to be related parties. For the three months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company repurchased common stock from related parties as follows:
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
| ||
Common stock repurchases: |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Shares repurchased |
|
20,100 |
|
23,800 |
| ||
Amount |
|
$ |
301,000 |
|
$ |
357,000 |
|
At July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012, notes receivable from related parties are as follows:
|
|
July 31, |
|
April 30, |
| ||
|
|
2012 |
|
2012 |
| ||
Notes receivable |
|
$ |
20,025 |
|
$ |
21,212 |
|
Repayments received during the year |
|
4,200 |
|
971,300 |
| ||
Interest rates on these notes approximate prevailing market rates at the time of their issuance.
(12) Commitments and Contingencies
ERC class action litigation. The Company was sued in November 2011 in federal courts in Arkansas, California, Florida and Illinois, and additional lawsuits were filed in federal courts in January 2012 in Maryland and North Carolina, in February 2012 in Wisconsin, and in May 2012 in New York and in Minnesota. All of the cases were consolidated before a single judge in federal court in the Northern District of Illinois, and in June 2012, the plaintiffs filed a new complaint in the consolidated action. The consolidated complaint alleges that an electronic refund check (ERC) represents a form of refund anticipation loan (RAL) because the taxpayer is loaned the tax preparation fee, and that an ERC is therefore subject to federal truth-in-lending disclosure and state law requirements regulating RALs. The plaintiffs therefore allege violations of state-specific RAL and other consumer statutes. The lawsuit purports to be a class action, and the plaintiffs allege potential damages in excess of $5 million. The Company is aware that virtually identical lawsuits have been filed against several of its competitors. The Company has not concluded that a loss related to this matter is probable, nor has the Company accrued a loss contingency related to this matter. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses to the claims in this case, and intends to defend the case vigorously, but there can be no assurances as to the outcome or the impact on the Companys consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. The consolidated case is at a very early stage.
JTH HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
July 31, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)
South Carolina litigation. In November 2010, several former customers of one of the Companys South Carolina franchisees initiated a purported class action against the Company, its Chief Executive Officer and another of the Companys employees in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, in a case styled Martin v. JTH Tax, Inc. In this case, the plaintiffs allege that the employees of the Companys franchisees fraudulently increased customer tax refunds, and that this behavior was pursuant to a plan or scheme in which the Company and its employees were involved. In this case, the plaintiffs seek damages in excess of $5 million, certification of class action status, treble damages under a claim pursuant to The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act of 1970, punitive damages, and other damages. This case is in the early stages of the proceeding. The Company believes that the probability of a loss related to this matter is remote; consequently the Company has not recorded a loss contingency related to this matter. The Company intends to defend this case vigorously, but there can be no assurances as to the outcome or the impact on the Companys consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
The Company is also party to claims and lawsuits that are considered to be ordinary, routine litigation and investigations incidental to the business, including claims and lawsuits concerning the preparation of customers income tax returns, the fees charged to customers for various products and services, relationships with franchisees, intellectual property disputes, employment matters and contract disputes. Although the Company cannot provide assurance that it will ultimately prevail in each instance, the Company believes the amount, if any, it will be required to pay in the discharge of liabilities or settlements in these claims will not have a material adverse impact on its consolidated results of operations.
(13) Subsequent Event
The Company uses a third-party financial institution to provide certain financial products to its customers, pursuant to an agreement that expires on October 16, 2014. For the year ended April 30, 2012, a significant portion of the Companys customers financial products were provided by this financial institution. On August 27, 2012, the Company delivered a termination notice with respect to that agreement. This notice provides for an effective date of termination of September 16, 2012, but under the terms of the agreement, the Company will continue to work with the financial institution to modify the terms of the agreement in a way that may avert the termination. If the agreement is terminated, the Company believes there will be little impact on its customers because the Company can offer similar financial products through its contractual relationship with another third-party and internal capabilities.
(14) Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements
As disclosed in our Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2013, on August 1, 2013, the Company concluded that previously issued consolidated financial statements should not be relied upon due to certain revenue recognition adjustments. The Companys decision to restate its consolidated financial statements was based upon the results of an internal review of the Companys historical revenue recognition policies and their application. The Company has restated its condensed consolidated financial statements for the fiscal quarters ended July 31, 2012 and 2011 and October 31, 2012 and 2011. Restated condensed consolidated financial statements for the fiscal quarters ended January 31, 2013 and 2012 will be included in an amended filing at a later date.
Impact of Corrections on Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements
Adjustments were made for the following items:
· The Company determined that its area developer agreements do not constitute a franchise relationship for accounting purposes. Therefore, instead of recording revenue at the inception of the area developer relationship under franchise accounting, the Company now records these fees over the life of the area developer contract, which is typically 10 years. Additionally, our financial statements now show the portion of franchise fees, interest and royalties that the AD is entitled to receive from us in our revenue captions, with an equal amount of expense shown in a new operating expense caption, area developer expense. These amounts were previously presented on a net basis.
· The Company changed its revenue recognition policy for franchise fees to record revenue as amounts are received from the franchisee. Previously, the Company generally recorded such revenues at the time of sale, net of expected note cancellations related to the amount financed. Therefore, under the new revenue recognition policy any portion of franchise fees that is financed is only reflected as revenue as the note payments are made.
· The Company also revised its methodology for the allocation of the purchase price associated with the acquisitions of businesses from franchisees. Historically, the Company allocated the entire purchase price to an identifiable intangible asset, customer list. The new methodology allocates the purchase price to all identifiable intangible assets, which consist of reacquired rights and customer list. Any unallocated purchase price is recorded as goodwill.
The following table presents the effect of the restatement adjustments on the condensed consolidated balance sheets:
|
|
July 31, 2012 |
| |||||||
|
|
As Reported |
|
Adjustments |
|
As Restated |
| |||
|
|
(in thousands) |
| |||||||
Receivables: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Notes |
|
$ |
56,730 |
|
$ |
(9,814 |
) |
$ |
46,916 |
|
Interest |
|
2,818 |
|
(1,298 |
) |
1,520 |
| |||
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
|
(4,952 |
) |
478 |
|
(4,474 |
) | |||
Total receivables, net |
|
73,129 |
|
(10,634 |
) |
62,495 |
| |||
Income tax receivable |
|
6,204 |
|
(109 |
) |
6,095 |
| |||
Deferred income taxes |
|
64 |
|
3,255 |
|
3,319 |
| |||
Total current assets |
|
83,750 |
|
(7,488 |
) |
76,262 |
| |||
Notes receivable, excluding current portion |
|
39,626 |
|
(26,427 |
) |
13,199 |
| |||
Allowance for uncollectible amounts for long-term notes receivable |
|
(2,082 |
) |
1,197 |
|
(885 |
) | |||
Goodwill |
|
1,913 |
|
4,437 |
|
6,350 |
| |||
Other intangibles |
|
31,676 |
|
(15,101 |
) |
16,575 |
| |||
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets |
|
(6,193 |
) |
1,966 |
|
(4,227 |
) | |||
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
|
2,845 |
|
2,845 |
| |||
Other assets, net |
|
2,589 |
|
1 |
|
2,590 |
| |||
Total assets |
|
176,741 |
|
(38,570 |
) |
138,171 |
| |||
Due to area developers |
|
15,859 |
|
(5,872 |
) |
9,987 |
| |||
Deferred income taxes |
|
1,607 |
|
(1,607 |
) |
|
| |||
Deferred revenue - short-term portion |
|
2,845 |
|
4,480 |
|
7,325 |
| |||
Total current liabilities |
|
30,786 |
|
(2,999 |
) |
27,787 |
| |||
Deferred revenue - long-term portion |
|
|
|
11,616 |
|
11,616 |
| |||
Deferred income taxes |
|
13,839 |
|
(13,839 |
) |
|
| |||
Total liabilities |
|
81,459 |
|
(5,222 |
) |
76,237 |
| |||
Retained earnings |
|
87,950 |
|
(33,348 |
) |
54,602 |
| |||
Total stockholders equity |
|
95,282 |
|
(33,348 |
) |
61,934 |
| |||
Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
|
176,741 |
|
(38,570 |
) |
138,171 |
| |||
The adjustments reflected in the table above include:
· Adjustments to notes receivable to present the balance net of the unrecognized revenue portion of notes
· Adjustments to interest receivable to convert from accrual basis to cash basis for notes related to unrecognized revenue
· Adjustments to allowance for doubtful accounts includes the impact of the change in our franchise fee revenue recognition policy
· Adjustments to deferred income taxes, long-term portion shown in other assets, net and income taxes payable reflect the impact of the restatement adjustments
· Adjustments to goodwill and a portion of the other intangibles, net relate to the revised purchase price allocation methodology for businesses acquired from franchisees
· Adjustments to other intangibles includes the net impact of the elimination of the deferred revenue balance of repurchased area developer areas
· Adjustments to due to area developer to conform to net presentation for notes related to unrecognized revenue
· Adjustments to deferred revenue to reflect the recognition of area developer fees over the life of their agreement
· Adjustments to stockholders equity reflect the cumulative impact of all of the restatement adjustments
The following table summarizes the effects of the restatement on the condensed consolidated financial statements of operations for the three months ended July 31, 2012:
|
|
July 31, 2012 |
| |||||||
|
|
As Reported |
|
Adjustments |
|
As Restated |
| |||
|
|
(in thousands) |
| |||||||
Franchise fees |
|
$ |
2,486 |
|
$ |
(1,820 |
) |
$ |
666 |
|
Provision for refunds |
|
75 |
|
(75 |
) |
|
| |||
Area developer fees |
|
|
|
1,923 |
|
1,923 |
| |||
Royalties and advertising fees |
|
1,007 |
|
317 |
|
1,324 |
| |||
Interest income |
|
2,659 |
|
(111 |
) |
2,548 |
| |||
Net gain on sale of company-owned offices and other revenue |
|
191 |
|
74 |
|
265 |
| |||
Total revenues |
|
6,786 |
|
458 |
|
7,244 |
| |||
General and administrative expenses |
|
5,616 |
|
200 |
|
5,816 |
| |||
Area developer expense |
|
|
|
717 |
|
717 |
| |||
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges |
|
1,891 |
|
(300 |
) |
1,591 |
| |||
Total operating expenses |
|
16,733 |
|
617 |
|
17,350 |
| |||
Loss from operations |
|
(9,947 |
) |
(159 |
) |
(10,106 |
) | |||
Loss before income taxes |
|
(10,237 |
) |
(159 |
) |
(10,396 |
) | |||
Income tax benefit |
|
(4,085 |
) |
52 |
|
(4,033 |
) | |||
Net loss |
|
$ |
(6,152 |
) |
$ |
(211 |
) |
$ |
(6,363 |
) |
Net loss per share of Class A and Class B common stock: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Basic and Diluted |
|
$ |
(0.51 |
) |
$ |
(0.01 |
) |
$ |
(0.52 |
) |
The following table summarizes the effects of the restatement on the condensed consolidated financial statements of operations for the three months ended July 31, 2011:
|
|
Three Months Ended July 31, 2011 |
| |||||||
|
|
As Reported |
|
Adjustments |
|
As Restated |
| |||
|
|
(in thousands) |
| |||||||
Franchise fees |
|
$ |
1,362 |
|
$ |
(562 |
) |
$ |
800 |
|
Provision for refunds |
|
159 |
|
(159 |
) |
|
| |||
Area developer fees |
|
|
|
1,683 |
|
1,683 |
| |||
Royalties and advertising fees |
|
1,018 |
|
291 |
|
1,309 |
| |||
Interest income |
|
2,021 |
|
(223 |
) |
1,798 |
| |||
Net gain on sale of company-owned offices and other revenue |
|
311 |
|
116 |
|
427 |
| |||
Total revenues |
|
4,868 |
|
1,464 |
|
6,332 |
| |||
Area developer expense |
|
|
|
622 |
|
622 |
| |||
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges |
|
1,622 |
|
(248 |
) |
1,374 |
| |||
Total operating expenses |
|
12,906 |
|
374 |
|
13,280 |
| |||
Loss from operations |
|
(8,038 |
) |
1,090 |
|
(6,948 |
) | |||
Loss before income taxes |
|
(8,348 |
) |
1,090 |
|
(7,258 |
) | |||
Income tax benefit |
|
(3,369 |
) |
662 |
|
(2,707 |
) | |||
Net loss |
|
$ |
(4,979 |
) |
$ |
428 |
|
$ |
(4,551 |
) |
Net loss per share of Class A and Class B common stock: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted |
|
$ |
(0.44 |
) |
$ |
0.04 |
|
$ |
(0.40 |
) |
The adjustments reflected in the tables above include:
· Adjustments to franchise fees include the reclassification of area developer fees to a separate caption, the net impact of changing our franchise fee recognition policy to receipt of funds and the change to gross presentation for the area developer portion
· Adjustments to provision for refunds are due to the change in our franchise fee recognition policy
· Adjustments to area developer fees are the net effect of reclassifying AD fees out of franchisee fees and the impact of recognizing revenue over the life of the agreement
· Adjustments to royalties and advertising reflect the change to gross presentation for the area developer portion of royalties
· Adjustments to interest income reflect the change to gross presentation for the area developer portion of interest and the conversion to cash basis from accrual basis for interest on notes related to unrecognized revenue
· Adjustments to general and administrative expense reflect the increase in the provision for bad debts due to the elimination of the provision for refunds
· Adjustments to area developer expense reflect the change to a gross presentation for franchise fees, royalties and interest owed to area developers
· Adjustments to amortization and impairment charges are the net effect of the change in purchase price allocation for company-owned offices acquired from franchisees and the impact of a smaller balance of area developer rights due to the netting of deferred revenue upon reacquisition
· Adjustments to the provision for income taxes reflect the impact of the restatement adjustments
The following table presents the effect of the restatement adjustments on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three months ended July 31, 2012:
|
|
July 31, 2012 |
| |||||||
|
|
As Reported |
|
Adjustments |
|
As Restated |
| |||
|
|
(in thousands) |
| |||||||
Net loss |
|
$ |
(6,152 |
) |
$ |
(211 |
) |
$ |
(6,363 |
) |
Comprehensive loss |
|
(6,335 |
) |
(211 |
) |
(6,546 |
) | |||
The following table presents the effect of the restatement adjustments on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three months ended July 31, 2011:
|
|
Three Months Ended July 31, 2011 |
| |||||||
|
|
As Reported |
|
Adjustments |
|
As Restated |
| |||
|
|
(in thousands) |
| |||||||
Net loss |
|
$ |
(4,979 |
) |
$ |
428 |
|
$ |
(4,551 |
) |
Comprehensive loss |
|
(5,262 |
) |
428 |
|
(4,834 |
) | |||
The restatement had no impact on net operating, investing or financing activities within the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements concerning our business, operations and financial performance and condition as well as our plans, objectives and expectations for our business operations and financial performance and condition. Any statements contained herein that are not of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. You can identify these statements by words such as aim, anticipate, assume, believe, could, due, estimate, expect, goal, intend, may, objective, plan, predict, potential, positioned, should, target, will, would and other similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events and future trends. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about our business and the industry in which we operate and our managements beliefs and assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance or development and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are in some cases beyond our control. As a result, any or all of our forward-looking statements in this quarterly report may turn out to be inaccurate. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to, the risks described under Item 1ARisk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2013, including:
· our possible inability to sustain growth at our historical pace;
· the seasonality of our business;
· our inability to secure reliable sources of the tax settlement products we make available to our customers;
· the continued service of our senior management team and our ability to attract additional talent;
· government regulation and oversight, including the regulation of our tax settlement products such as electronic refund checks (ERCs) and loan settlement products;
· government initiatives that simplify tax return preparation, improve the timing and efficiency of processing tax returns, limit payments to tax preparers or decrease the number of tax returns filed or the size of the refunds;
· government initiatives to pre-populate income tax returns;
· increased regulation of the products and services that we offer;
· the possible characterization of ERCs as a form of loan or extension of credit;
· changes in the tax settlement products offered to our customers that make our services less attractive to customers or more costly to us;
· our ability to maintain relationships with our tax settlement product service providers;
· our ability and the ability of our franchisees to comply with regulatory requirements;
· changes in our franchise sale model that may reduce our revenue;
· the ability of our franchisees to open new territories and operate them successfully;
· the ability of our franchisees to generate sufficient revenue to repay their indebtedness to us;
· our ability to manage an increasing number of company-owned offices and tax kiosks;
· our exposure to litigation;
· our ability and our franchisees ability to protect customers personal information, including from a cyber-security incident;
· an ability to access the credit markets and satisfy our covenants to lenders;
· challenges in deploying accurate tax software in a timely way each tax season;
· competition in the tax preparation market;
· our reliance on technology systems, including the deployment of our NextGen project and electronic communications;
· our ability to deploy our NextGen software in time for the 2014 tax season;
· the impact of any acquisitions or dispositions, including our ability to integrate acquisitions and capitalize on their anticipated synergies;
· potential shareholder litigation as a result of the restatement of our previously issued consolidated financial statements;
· risks relating to our managements determination that there was a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, and as a result that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective, as of April 30, 2013 and July 13, 2013; and
· other factors, including the risk factors discussed in this quarterly report.
Potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this quarterly report. Unless required by law, we do not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information or future events or otherwise. A potential investor or other vendor should, however, review the factors and risks we describe in the reports we will file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, after the date of this quarterly report.
See Note 19 to our Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013 for a description of the restatement of our financial statements and a summary of the impact of the restatement on the applicable unaudited quarterly financial information for the three months ended July 31, 2011 and July 31, 2012 presented in this Quarterly Report (See Note 14).
Restatement
As described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013, we have restated our financial statements and other information. For further discussion of the effects of the restatement, see Part 1, Item1 Financial Statements, Note 14 Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Part 1, Item 4 Controls and Procedures.
The restatement has had the following effect applicable to this report:
· The Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, Statements of Comprehensive Loss and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended July 31, 2011 and the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at July 31, 2012, have been restated.
Overview
We are one of the leading providers of tax preparation services in the United States and Canada. As measured by both the number of returns prepared and the number of retail offices, we are the third largest and fastest growing national retail preparer of individual
tax returns in the United States and the second largest retail preparer of individual tax returns in Canada. From 2001 through 2012, we have grown the number of U.S. tax returns prepared in our offices from approximately 137,000 to nearly 1.8 million. Our tax preparation services and related financial products are offered primarily through franchised locations, although we operate a very limited number of company-owned offices each tax season. All of the offices are operated under the Liberty Tax Service brand.
From 2001 through 2012, we grew our number of tax offices from 508 to nearly 4,200. We and our franchisees operated 3,920 offices in the United States during the 2012 tax season, a 9.2% increase over the 2011 tax season, when we operated 3,590 offices, which was itself a 9.3% increase over the number of offices operated in the 2010 tax season. Approximately 65% of our revenue for fiscal year 2012 was derived from franchise fees, area developer fees, royalties and advertising fees, and for this reason, continued growth in our franchise locations is viewed by management as the key to our future performance.
Our revenue primarily consists of the following components:
· Franchise Fees: Our standard franchise fee per territory is currently $40,000 and we offer our franchisees flexible structures and financing options for franchise fees. Franchise fee revenue is recognized when our obligations to prepare the franchisee for operation are substantially complete and as cash is received. However, in 2011 we introduced a franchise fee option that forgoes the initial franchise fee payment in favor of a higher royalty rate.
The franchise fee revenue we report includes the portion of franchise fees received by us from franchisees but contractually due to area developers. The amount of franchise fees due to area developers is recorded as an expense.
· Area Developer Fees: Our fees for AD areas vary based on our assessment of the revenue potential of each AD area, and also depend on the performance of any existing franchisees within the AD area being sold. Our ADs generally receive 50% of both the franchise fees and royalties derived from territories located in their area. Area developer fees received are recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the initial contract term of each Area Developer agreement with the cumulative amount of revenue recognized not to exceed the amount of cash received.
As with our franchise sales, we have recently revised our policies for the way in which we account for the sales of area developer territories. Because we have determined that area developer agreements are not franchise transactions for accounting purposes, we amortize our revenue from area developer sales over the length of our area developer agreements, which are typically ten years. For this reason, significant year-to-year trends in our area developer sales activity are apparent from our comparative financial results only to the extent that the most recent year is so anomalous as to result in a significant variation in recognized area developer revenue. We will identify trends in these sales even where they do not represent a material year-to-year difference for purposes of area developer revenue recognition.
We expect new area developer sales to become a less significant source of new revenue as we continue to build out our franchise network and have less need to utilize ADs to support that effort.
· Royalties: We earn royalty revenue from our franchisees. Our franchise agreement requires franchisees to pay us a base royalty equal to 14% of the franchisees tax preparation revenue, subject to certain specified minimums. Franchisees acquiring territories under our zero franchise fee alternative are required to pay us franchise royalties of 25% through their first five tax seasons, and thereafter 14% of their tax preparation revenue. Over time, as our offices continue to season, we expect that our growth in revenue from royalties will continue to outpace our growth in revenue from franchise fees. We also expect to see steadier growth from our royalty revenue, but our franchise fee revenue may decrease if franchisees choose our zero franchise fee alternative.
Our reported royalties revenue includes the portion of royalties that is paid to us by franchisees but that is contractually due to ADs under our area developer agreements. The amount of royalties due to area developers is recorded as an expense.
· Advertising Fees: We earn advertising fee revenue from our franchisees. Our franchise agreement requires all franchisees to pay us an advertising fee of 5% of the franchisees tax preparation revenue, which we use primarily to fund collective advertising efforts.
· Financial Products: We offer two types of financial products: refund transfer products, such as ERCs, which involve providing a means by which a customer may receive his or her refund more quickly and conveniently, and other tax settlement products, such as refund anticipation loans (RALs) and instant cash advances (ICAs). We earn fees from the use of these financial products. Because the remaining bank that offered RALs ceased to do so after the end of the 2012 tax season, we no longer expect to be able to offer RALs through banks and other federally-insured financial institutions, and our ability to offer refund-based loans may therefore be more limited than in the past.
· Interest Income: We earn interest income from our franchisees and ADs related to both indebtedness for the unpaid portions of their franchise fees and AD territory fees, and for other loans we extend to our franchisees related to the operation of their territories. For franchise fees and AD loans upon which the underlying revenue has not been recognized, we recognize the interest income only to the extent of actual payment.
· Tax Preparation Fees: We also earn tax preparation revenue directly from both the operation of company-owned offices and the provision of tax preparation services through our eSmartTax online product.
For purposes of this section and throughout this quarterly report, all references to fiscal 2013, fiscal 2012, and fiscal 2011 refer to our fiscal years ended April 30, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively, and corresponding references to fiscal quarters are references to quarters within those fiscal years. For purposes of this section and throughout this quarterly report, all references to year or years are the respective fiscal year or years ended April 30 unless otherwise noted in this quarterly report, and all references to tax season refer to the period between January 1 and April 30 of the referenced year.
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Three Months Ended July 31, |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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$ |
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Results of Operations |
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Total revenues |
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$ |
7,244 |
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$ |
6,332 |
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$ |
912 |
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14 |
% |
Loss from operations |
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(10,106 |
) |
(6,948 |
) |
(3,158 |
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(45 |
)% | |||
Net loss |
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(6,363 |
) |
(4,551 |
) |
(1,812 |
) |
(40 |
)% | |||
Results of Operations
Three months ended July 31, 2012 compared to three months ended July 31, 2011
Revenues. The table below sets forth the components and changes in our revenue for the three-month periods ended July 31, 2012 and July 31, 2011.
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Change |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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$ |
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% |
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(in thousands) |
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Results of Operations |
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Franchise fees |
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$ |
666 |
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$ |
800 |
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$ |
(134 |
) |
(17 |
)% |
Area developer fees |
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1,923 |
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1,683 |
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240 |
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14 |
% | |||
Royalties |
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1,005 |
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991 |
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14 |
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1 |
% | |||
Advertising fees |
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319 |
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318 |
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1 |
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0 |
% | |||
Financial products |
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302 |
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159 |
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143 |
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90 |
% | |||
Interest income |
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2,548 |
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1,798 |
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750 |
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42 |
% | |||
Tax preparation fees, net of discounts |
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216 |
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156 |
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60 |
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38 |
% | |||
Net gain on sale of company-owned offices and other revenue |
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265 |
|
427 |
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(162 |
) |
(38 |
)% | |||
Total revenues |
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$ |
7,244 |
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$ |
6,332 |
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$ |
912 |
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14 |
% |
Total revenues increased by 14% in the three months ended July 31, 2012, compared to the same quarter in fiscal 2012, due to the following factors:
· A 42% increase in interest income, reflecting additional lending we made to our franchisees and ADs for the acquisition of territories and areas and to our franchisees for working capital purposes and the additional payments received on those loans.
· A 14% increase in area developer fees, reflecting increased area developer sales in 2012 for which we recognized fee revenue, as well as the fact that because we recognize our area developer fee revenue over ten years, earlier years in that ten-year period had fewer area developer sales than the most recent year that replaced the oldest year in the prior years ten-year period.
· A 90% increase in financial products revenue during the 2013 quarter, attributable to originating more financial products through our subsidiary, JTH Financial, rather than through third parties.
Operating expenses. The following table details the amounts and changes in our operating expenses in and from the first quarter of fiscal 2013 and the same period in fiscal 2012.
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Three Months Ended July 31, |
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