REGIS CORP - Annual Report: 2016 (Form 10-K)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
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ý | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016 | ||
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 1-12725
Regis Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization | 41-0749934 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
7201 Metro Boulevard, Edina, Minnesota (Address of principal executive offices) | 55439 (Zip Code) | |
(952) 947-7777
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Name of each exchange on which registered | |
Common Stock, par value $0.05 per share | New York Stock Exchange | |
Preferred Share Purchase Rights | New York Stock Exchange | |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
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The aggregate market value of the voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which common equity was last sold as of the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter, December 31, 2015, was approximately $509,674,694. The registrant has no non-voting common equity.
As of August 16, 2016, the registrant had 46,154,722 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.05 per share, issued and outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the registrant's definitive Proxy Statement for the annual fiscal 2016 meeting of shareholders (the "2016 Proxy Statement") (to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after the registrant's fiscal year-end of June 30, 2016) are incorporated by reference into Part III.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This annual report, as well as information included in, or incorporated by reference from, future filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission and information contained in written material, press releases and oral statements issued by or on behalf of the Company contains or may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements in this document reflect management's best judgment at the time they are made, but all such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements herein. Such forward-looking statements are often identified herein by use of words including, but not limited to, "may," "believe," "project," "forecast," "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," and "plan." In addition, the following factors could affect the Company's actual results and cause such results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. These factors include the continued ability of the Company to execute on our strategy and build on the foundational initiatives that we have implemented; the success of our stylists and our ability to attract, train and retain talented stylists; changes in regulatory and statutory laws; our ability to manage cyber threats and protect the security of sensitive information about our guests, employees, vendors or Company information; changes in tax exposure; the effect of changes to healthcare laws; reliance on management information systems; financial performance of Empire Education Group; reliance on external vendors; consumer shopping trends and changes in manufacturer distribution channels; financial performance of our franchisees; competition within the personal hair care industry; changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; failure to standardize operating processes across brands; the ability of the Company to maintain satisfactory relationships with certain companies and suppliers; the continued ability of the Company to implement cost reduction initiatives; compliance with debt covenants; changes in economic conditions; changes in consumer tastes and fashion trends; or other factors not listed above. Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect future financial results is set forth under Item 1A of this Form 10-K. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. However, your attention is directed to any further disclosures made in our subsequent annual and periodic reports filed or furnished with the SEC on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and Proxy Statements on Schedule 14A.
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REGIS CORPORATION
FORM 10-K
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016
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PART I
Item 1. Business
General:
Regis Corporation owns, franchises and operates beauty salons. The Company is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "RGS." Unless the context otherwise provides, when we refer to the "Company," "we," "our," or "us," we are referring to Regis Corporation, the Registrant, together with its subsidiaries.
As of June 30, 2016, the Company owned, franchised or held ownership interests in 9,483 locations worldwide. The Company's locations consist of 9,288 company-owned and franchised salons and 195 locations in which we maintain a non-controlling ownership interest of less than 100%. Each of the Company's salon concepts generally offer similar salon products and services and serve the mass marketplace.
Service revenues comprise approximately 79% of total company-owned revenues. The major services supplied by the Company's salons are haircutting and styling (including shampooing and conditioning), hair coloring and other services. The percentage of company-owned service revenues in each fiscal year 2016, 2015, and 2014 attributable to haircutting and styling, hair coloring and other services were 72%, 19% and 9%, respectively.
The Company reports its operations in three operating segments: North American Value, North American Premium and International. The Company's North American Value salon operations are comprised of 5,784 company-owned salons and 2,496 franchised salons operating in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The Company's North American Premium salon operations are comprised of 680 company-owned salons operating in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The Company's International operations are comprised of 328 company-owned salons in the United Kingdom. The Company's salons operate primarily under the trade names of SmartStyle, Supercuts, MasterCuts, Regis Salons, and Cost Cutters, and they generally serve two categories within the industry, value and premium. SmartStyle, Supercuts, MasterCuts, Cost Cutters, and other regional trade names are generally within the value category, offering high quality, convenience, and affordably priced hair care and beauty services and retail products. Regis Salons, among other trade names, are in the premium category, offering upscale hair care and beauty services and retail products. The Company's North American Value business is located mainly in strip center locations and Walmart Supercenters and the North American Premium business is primarily in mall-based locations. During fiscal years 2016 and 2015, the number of guest visits at the Company's company-owned salons approximated 72 and 76 million, respectively.
Financial information about our segments and geographic areas for fiscal years 2016, 2015, and 2014 are included in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8, of this Form 10-K.
Industry Overview:
The hair salon market is highly fragmented, with the vast majority of locations independently owned and operated. However, the influence of salon chains, both franchised and company-owned, continues to grow within this market. Management believes salon chains will continue to have significant influence on this market and will continue to increase their presence.
In every area in which the Company has a salon, there are competitors offering similar hair care services and products at similar prices. The Company faces competition from smaller chains of salons such as Great Clips, Fantastic Sams, and Sport Clips, independently owned salons, department store salons located within malls, booth rentals and blow dry bars.
At the individual salon level, barriers to entry are low; however, barriers exist for chains to expand nationally due to the need to establish systems and infrastructure, to recruit experienced field and salon management and stylists, and to lease quality sites. The principal factors of competition in the hair care category are quality, consistency and convenience. The Company continually strives to improve its performance in each of these areas and to create additional points of differentiation versus the competition.
Mission and Strategies:
The Company's long-term mission is to create guests for life. To successfully achieve our mission and build a winning organization, we must be the place where stylists can have successful and satisfying careers, which will drive great guest experiences and in turn, guests for life. Our key strategies and priorities are well aligned, focusing on people, processes and metrics to drive execution and performance. Our key strategies follow:
1. | Earn the Hearts and Minds of Our Team |
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2. | Develop High Performing Leaders |
3. | Attain Operational Excellence through Simplicity |
4. | Achieve Each Salon's Potential |
5. | Deliver Exceptional Guest Experiences |
Our stylists' ability to serve our guests in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner is the most critical element of our service model in cultivating strong guest relationships. Great stylists, coupled with high quality service, convenience, affordability, an inviting salon appearance and atmosphere, and comprehensive retail assortments create guests for life. We are committed to providing an outstanding guest experience that drives guest loyalty and repeat business. To that end, we are investing in a number of areas focused on delivering that promise and helping our stylists have successful careers, including investments in organization, training and technology.
Stylists
Creating an organization where stylists can have successful and satisfying careers leads to improved execution, and in turn, great guest experiences.
Field Leadership. Our field leadership is organized to enable localized mentoring and decision making, improve geographic proximity and increase local market efficiency. Development of our field leaders is a high priority because stylists depend on their salons and field leaders for coaching, mentoring and motivation. Our training curriculum serves as the foundation for ongoing leadership development. Role clarity and talent assessments help us identify ways to develop and upgrade field leadership. Execution disciplines are used to drive accountability, execution and business performance. Incentives are designed to align field interests with those of the Company's shareholders by rewarding behaviors focused on profitable revenue growth. This organization structure also provides a clear career path for our people who desire to ascend within the Company.
Technical Education. Our technical education program is becoming a key point of difference in attracting and retaining stylists. Stylists place a tremendous amount of importance in ongoing development of their craft. They deliver a superior experience for our guests when they are well trained technically and experientially. We employ technical trainers who provide new hire training for stylists joining the Company from beauty schools and training for all stylists in current beauty care and styling trends. We supplement internal training with targeted vendor training and external trainers who bring specialized expertise to our stylists. We utilize training materials to help all levels of field employees navigate the running of a salon and essential elements of guest service training within the context of brand positions.
Recruiting. Ensuring we keep our salons fully staffed with great stylists is critical to our success. To that end, we continue to enhance our recruiting efforts across all levels within our organization. We cultivate a pipeline of field leaders through succession planning and recruitment venues from within and outside the salon industry. We also leverage beauty school relationships and participate in job fairs and industry events.
Technology. Our point-of-sale (POS) systems and salon workstations throughout North America enable communication with salons and stylists, delivery of online and digital training to stylists, real-time salon level analytics on guest retention, wait times, stylist productivity, and salon performance. We also use technology to provide asset protection dashboards and analytics to help prioritize efforts against our most compelling opportunities to reduce loss in our salons.
Guests
Great stylists, coupled with high quality service, convenience, affordability, an inviting salon appearance and atmosphere, and comprehensive retail assortments, create guests for life.
Convenience. Our different salon concepts enable our guests to select different service scheduling options based upon their preference. In the value category, the ability to serve walk-in appointments and minimize guest wait times is an essential element in delivering upon convenience. We continue to focus on staffing and retention, optimizing schedules and leveraging our POS systems to help us balance stylist hours with guest traffic and manage guest wait times. In the premium category, our salons generally schedule appointments in advance of service. Our salons are located in high-traffic strip centers, Walmart Supercenters and shopping malls, with guest parking and easy access, and are generally open seven days per week, offering guests a variety of convenient ways to fulfill their beauty needs.
Affordability. The Company strives to offer an exceptional value for its services. In the value category, our guests expect outstanding service at affordable prices. These expectations are met with average service transactions ranging from $17 to $22. In the premium category, our guests expect upscale, full service beauty services at reasonable prices. Average service
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transactions approximate $47 in this category. Pricing decisions are considered on a salon level basis and established based on local conditions.
Salon Appearance and Atmosphere. The Company's salons range from 500 to 5,000 square feet, with the typical salon approximating 1,200 square feet. Our salon repairs and maintenance program is designed to ensure we invest annually in salon cleanliness and safety, as well as in maintaining the normal operation of our salons. Our annual capital expenditures include funds to refresh the appeal and comfort of our salons.
Retail Assortments. The Company's salons sell nationally recognized hair care and beauty products, as well as a complete assortment of own-brand products. Retail products offered by the Company are intended to be sold only through professional salons, and complement its salon services business. The Company's stylists are compensated and regularly trained to sell hair care and beauty products to their guests. Additionally, guests are encouraged to purchase products after stylists demonstrate their efficacy by using them in the styling of our guests' hair. The top selling brands within the Company's retail assortment include Paul Mitchell, Biolage, Regis designLINE, Redken, Nioxin, Sexy Hair Concepts, It's a 10, Kenra, Tigi, and Moroccanoil.
Technology. Our POS systems have the ability to collect guest and transactional data and enable the Company to invest in guest relationship management, gaining insights into guest behavior, communicating with guests and incenting return visits. Leveraging this technology allows us to monitor guest retention and to survey our guests for feedback on improving the guest experience, and allows guests to use mobile apps to schedule appointments, view wait times and interact in other ways with salons.
Marketing. We are focused on driving local traffic at the most efficient cost. This includes leveraging media, guest relationship management programs, digital channels, and local tactical efforts (e.g., couponing), among other programs. Traffic driving efforts are targeted vs. a one-size-fits all approach. Annual marketing plans are based on seasonality, consumer mindset, competitive positioning and return on investment. We continually reallocate marketing investments into vehicles with known, strong returns.
Salon Support
Our corporate headquarters is referred to as Salon Support. This acknowledges that creating guests for life mandates a service-oriented, stylist and guest-focused mentality in supporting our field organization to grow our business profitably.
Organization. Salon Support and our associated priorities are aligned to our field structure to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the service provided to our field organization. During fiscal year 2014, we created a human resources organization to help transform the Company into the place where stylists can have successful and satisfying careers and enhanced our asset protection capabilities by building a strong asset protection team and establishing standard operating procedures to support field and salon leaders.
Simplification. Our ongoing simplification efforts focus on improving the way we plan and execute across our many brands. Standardizing processes and procedures around scheduling, inventory management, day-to-day salon execution and reporting makes it easier to lead and execute in a multi-unit organization. Our organization also remains focused on identifying and driving cost saving and profit enhancing initiatives.
Salon Concepts:
The Company's salon concepts focus on providing high quality hair care services and professional products, primarily to the mass market. A description of the Company's salon concepts are listed below:
SmartStyle. SmartStyle salons offer a full range of custom styling, cutting, and hair coloring, as well as professional hair care products and are located exclusively in Walmart Supercenters. SmartStyle has a walk-in guest base with value pricing. Service revenues represent approximately 69% of total company-owned SmartStyle revenues. Additionally, the Company has 125 franchised Cost Cutters salons located in Walmart Supercenters.
Supercuts. Supercuts salons provide consistent, high quality hair care services and professional products to its guests at convenient times and locations at value prices. This concept appeals to men, women, and children. Service revenues represent approximately 90% of total company-owned Supercuts revenues. Additionally, the Company has 1,579 franchised Supercuts locations.
MasterCuts. MasterCuts salons are a full service, mall based salon group which focuses on the walk-in consumer who demands moderately priced hair care services. MasterCuts salons emphasize quality hair care services, affordable prices, and time saving services for the entire family. These salons offer a full range of custom styling, cutting and hair coloring services, as well as professional hair care products. Service revenues comprise approximately 83% of the concept's total revenues.
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Other Value. Other Value salons are made up of acquired regional company-owned salon groups operating under the primary concepts of Hair Masters, Cool Cuts for Kids, Style America, First Choice Haircutters, Famous Hair, Cost Cutters, BoRics, Magicuts, Holiday Hair, Head Start, Fiesta Salons, and TGF, as well as other concept names. Most concepts offer a full range of custom hairstyling, cutting and coloring services, as well as hair care products. Hair Masters offers moderately-priced services, while the other concepts primarily cater to time-pressed, value-oriented families. Service revenues represent approximately 89% of total company-owned Other Value salons revenues. Additionally, the Company has 792 franchised locations of Other Value salons.
Regis Salons. Regis Salons are primarily mall based, full service salons providing complete hair care and beauty services aimed at moderate to upscale, fashion conscious consumers. At Regis Salons both appointments and walk-in guests are common. These salons offer a full range of custom styling, cutting and hair coloring services, as well as professional hair care products. Service revenues represent approximately 82% of the concept's total revenues. Regis Salons compete in their existing markets primarily by providing high quality services. Included within the Regis Salon concept are various other trade names, including Carlton Hair, Sassoon, Hair by Stewarts, Hair Excitement, and Renee Beauty.
International Salons. International salons are comprised of company-owned salons operating in the United Kingdom primarily under the Supercuts, Regis, and Sassoon concepts. These salons offer similar levels of service as our North American salons. Sassoon is one of the world's most recognized names in hair fashion and appeals to women and men looking for a prestigious full service hair salon. Salons are usually located in prominent high-traffic locations and offer a full range of custom hairstyling, cutting and coloring services, as well as professional hair care products. Service revenues comprise approximately 76% of total company-owned international locations.
The tables on the following pages set forth the number of system wide locations (company-owned and franchised) and activity within the various salon concepts.
System-wide location counts
June 30, | |||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||
Company-owned salons: | |||||||||
SmartStyle/Cost Cutters in Walmart stores | 2,683 | 2,639 | 2,574 | ||||||
Supercuts | 1,053 | 1,092 | 1,176 | ||||||
MasterCuts | 430 | 466 | 505 | ||||||
Other Value | 1,604 | 1,711 | 1,846 | ||||||
Regis | 694 | 761 | 816 | ||||||
Total North American salons(1) | 6,464 | 6,669 | 6,917 | ||||||
Total International salons(2) | 328 | 356 | 360 | ||||||
Total, Company-owned salons | 6,792 | 7,025 | 7,277 | ||||||
Franchised salons: | |||||||||
SmartStyle/Cost Cutters in Walmart stores | 125 | 127 | 126 | ||||||
Supercuts | 1,579 | 1,393 | 1,213 | ||||||
Other Value | 792 | 804 | 840 | ||||||
Total North American salons | 2,496 | 2,324 | 2,179 | ||||||
Total International salons(2) | — | — | — | ||||||
Total, Franchised salons | 2,496 | 2,324 | 2,179 | ||||||
Ownership interest locations: | |||||||||
Equity ownership interest locations | 195 | 207 | 218 | ||||||
Grand Total, System-wide | 9,483 | 9,556 | 9,674 | ||||||
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Constructed Locations (net relocations)
Fiscal Years | |||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||
Company-owned salons: | |||||||||
SmartStyle/Cost Cutters in Walmart stores | 51 | 68 | 85 | ||||||
Supercuts | 5 | 7 | 13 | ||||||
MasterCuts | — | — | 1 | ||||||
Other Value | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||||
Regis | — | — | 1 | ||||||
Total North American salons(1) | 57 | 76 | 104 | ||||||
Total International salons(2) | 9 | 15 | 23 | ||||||
Total, Company-owned salons | 66 | 91 | 127 | ||||||
Franchised salons: | |||||||||
SmartStyle/Cost Cutters in Walmart stores | — | 1 | 3 | ||||||
Supercuts | 146 | 126 | 94 | ||||||
Other Value | 24 | 13 | 37 | ||||||
Total North American salons(1) | 170 | 140 | 134 | ||||||
Total International salons(2) | — | — | — | ||||||
Total, Franchised salons | 170 | 140 | 134 | ||||||
Closed Locations
Fiscal Years | |||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||
Company-owned salons: | |||||||||
SmartStyle/Cost Cutters in Walmart stores | (7 | ) | (3 | ) | (1 | ) | |||
Supercuts | (17 | ) | (36 | ) | (44 | ) | |||
MasterCuts | (36 | ) | (39 | ) | (27 | ) | |||
Other Value | (77 | ) | (114 | ) | (126 | ) | |||
Regis | (67 | ) | (55 | ) | (47 | ) | |||
Total North American salons(1) | (204 | ) | (247 | ) | (245 | ) | |||
Total International salons(2) | (37 | ) | (19 | ) | (14 | ) | |||
Total, Company-owned salons | (241 | ) | (266 | ) | (259 | ) | |||
Franchised salons: | |||||||||
SmartStyle/Cost Cutters in Walmart Stores | (2 | ) | — | — | |||||
Supercuts | (22 | ) | (22 | ) | (19 | ) | |||
Other Value | (32 | ) | (50 | ) | (44 | ) | |||
Total North American salons(1) | (56 | ) | (72 | ) | (63 | ) | |||
Total International salons(2) | — | — | — | ||||||
Total, Franchised salons | (56 | ) | (72 | ) | (63 | ) | |||
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Conversions (including net franchisee transactions)(3)
Fiscal Years | |||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||
Company-owned salons: | |||||||||
SmartStyle/Cost Cutters in Walmart stores | — | — | — | ||||||
Supercuts | (27 | ) | (55 | ) | (3 | ) | |||
MasterCuts | — | — | (1 | ) | |||||
Other Value | (31 | ) | (22 | ) | (22 | ) | |||
Regis | — | — | — | ||||||
Total North American salons(1) | (58 | ) | (77 | ) | (26 | ) | |||
Total International salons(2) | — | — | — | ||||||
Total, Company-owned salons | (58 | ) | (77 | ) | (26 | ) | |||
Franchised salons: | |||||||||
SmartStyle/Cost Cutters in Walmart Stores | — | — | — | ||||||
Supercuts | 62 | 76 | 22 | ||||||
Other Value | (4 | ) | 1 | 4 | |||||
Total North American salons(1) | 58 | 77 | 26 | ||||||
Total International salons(2) | — | — | — | ||||||
Total, Franchised salons | 58 | 77 | 26 | ||||||
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(1) | The North American Value operating segment is comprised primarily of the SmartStyle, Supercuts, MasterCuts and Other Value salon brands. The North American Premium operating segment is comprised primarily of the Regis salon brands. |
(2) | Canadian and Puerto Rican salons are included in the North American salon totals. |
(3) | During fiscal years 2016, 2015, and 2014, the Company acquired one, zero, and two salon locations, respectively, from franchisees. During fiscal years 2016, 2015, and 2014, the Company sold 59, 77, and 28 salon locations, respectively, to franchisees. |
Salon Franchising Program:
General. We have various franchising programs supporting our 2,496 franchised salons as of June 30, 2016, consisting mainly of Supercuts, Cost Cutters, First Choice Haircutters, and Magicuts. These salons have been included in the discussions regarding salon counts and concepts.
We provide our franchisees with a comprehensive system of business training, stylist education, site approval and lease negotiation, construction management services, professional marketing, promotion, and advertising programs, and other forms of support designed to help franchisees build successful businesses.
Standards of Operations. The Company does not control the day-to-day operations of its franchisees, including employment, benefits and wage determination, establishing prices to charge for products and services, business hours, personnel management, and capital expenditure decisions. However, the franchise agreements afford certain rights to the Company, such as the right to approve locations, suppliers and the sale of a franchise. Additionally, franchisees are required to conform to the Company's established operational policies and procedures relating to quality of service, training, salon design and decor, and trademark usage. The Company's field personnel make periodic visits to franchised salons to ensure they are operating in conformity with the standards for each franchising program. All of the rights afforded to the Company with regard to franchised operations allow the Company to protect its brands, but do not allow the Company to control the franchise operations or make decisions that have a significant impact on the success of the franchised salons. The Company’s franchise agreements do not give the Company any right, ability or potential to determine or otherwise influence any terms and/or conditions of employment of franchisees’ employees (except for those, if any, that are specifically related to quality of service, training, salon design, decor, and trademark usage), including, but not limited to, franchisees’ employees’ wages and benefits,
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hours of work, scheduling, leave programs, seniority rights, promotional or transfer opportunities, layoff/recall arrangements, grievance and dispute resolution procedures, uniforms, and/or discipline and discharge.
Franchise Terms. Pursuant to a franchise agreement with the Company, each franchisee pays an initial fee for each store and ongoing royalties to the Company. In addition, for most franchise concepts, the Company collects advertising funds from franchisees and administers the funds on behalf of the concepts. Franchisees are responsible for the costs of leasehold improvements, furniture, fixtures, equipment, supplies, inventory, payroll costs and certain other items, including initial working capital. The majority of franchise agreements provide the Company a right of first refusal if the store is to be sold and the franchisee must obtain the Company's approval in all instances where there is a sale of a franchise location.
Additional information regarding each of the major franchised brands is listed below:
Supercuts
Supercuts franchise agreements have a perpetual term, subject to termination of the underlying lease agreement or termination of the franchise agreement by either the Company or the franchisee. All new franchisees enter into development agreements, which give them the right to enter into a defined number of franchise agreements. These franchise agreements are site specific. The development agreement provides limited territorial protection for the stores developed under those franchise agreements. Older franchisees have grandfathered expansion rights which allow them to develop stores outside of development agreements and provide them with greater territorial protections in their markets. The Company has a comprehensive impact policy that resolves potential conflicts among Supercuts franchisees and/or the Company's Supercuts locations regarding proposed store sites.
Cost Cutters, First Choice Haircutters, and Magicuts
The majority of existing Cost Cutters franchise agreements have a 15 year term with a 15 year option to renew (at the option of the franchisee), while the majority of First Choice Haircutters franchise agreements have a ten year term with a five year option to renew. The majority of Magicuts franchise agreements have a term equal to the greater of five years or the current initial term of the lease agreement with an option to renew for two additional five year periods. The current franchise agreement is site specific. Franchisees may enter into development agreements with the Company which provide limited territorial protection.
Franchisee Training. The Company provides new franchisees with training, focusing on the various aspects of salon management, including operations, personnel management, marketing fundamentals, and financial controls. Existing franchisees receive training, counseling and information from the Company on a continuous basis. The Company provides salon managers and stylists with extensive technical training for Supercuts franchises.
Salon Markets and Marketing:
Company-Owned Salons
The Company utilizes various marketing vehicles for its salons, including traditional advertising, guest relationship management, digital channels and promotional/pricing based programs. A predetermined allocation of revenue is used for such programs. Most marketing vehicles including radio, print, online, digital and television advertising are developed and supervised at the Company's Salon Support headquarters; however, the majority of advertising is created for our local markets. The Company reviews its brand strategy with the intent to create more clear communication platforms, identities and differentiation points for our brands to drive consumer preference.
Franchised Salons
Most franchise concepts maintain separate advertising funds that provide comprehensive marketing and sales support for each system. The Supercuts advertising fund is the Company's largest advertising fund and is administered by a council consisting of primarily franchisee representatives. The council has overall control of the advertising fund's expenditures and operates in accordance with terms of the franchise operating and other agreements. All stores, company-owned and franchised, contribute to the advertising funds, the majority of which are allocated to the contributing market for media placement and local marketing activities. The remainder is allocated for the creation of national advertising and system-wide activities.
Affiliated Ownership Interests:
The Company maintains ownership interests in beauty schools and salons. The primary ownership interest is a 54.6% interest in Empire Education Group, Inc. (EEG), which is accounted for as an equity method investment. See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. EEG operates accredited cosmetology schools. Contributing the Company's beauty schools in fiscal 2008 to EEG leveraged EEG's management expertise, while enabling the Company to maintain a vested
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interest in the beauty school industry. Additionally, we utilize our EEG relationship to recruit stylists straight from beauty school.
In addition, the Company has a 27.1% ownership interest in MY Style, which is accounted for as a cost method investment. MY Style operates salons in Japan.
Corporate Trademarks:
The Company holds numerous trademarks, both in the United States and in many foreign countries. The most recognized trademarks are "SmartStyle," "Supercuts," "MasterCuts," "Regis Salons," "Cost Cutters," "Hair Masters," "First Choice Haircutters," and "Magicuts."
"Sassoon" is a registered trademark of Procter & Gamble. The Company has a license agreement to use the Sassoon name for existing salons and academies and new salon development.
Corporate Employees:
During fiscal year 2016, the Company had approximately 45,000 full and part-time employees worldwide, of which approximately 39,000 employees were located in the United States. None of the Company's employees are subject to a collective bargaining agreement and the Company believes its employee relations are amicable.
Executive Officers:
Information relating to the Executive Officers of the Company follows:
Name | Age | Position | |||
Daniel Hanrahan | 59 | President and Chief Executive Officer | |||
Steven Spiegel | 54 | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||
Eric Bakken | 49 | Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, Corporate Secretary and General Counsel | |||
Jim Lain | 52 | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | |||
Andrew Dulka | 42 | Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer | |||
Annette Miller | 54 | Senior Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer | |||
Heather Passe | 45 | Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer | |||
Carmen Thiede | 49 | Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer | |||
Daniel Hanrahan has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since August 2012. He most recently served as President of Celebrity Cruises, a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., from February 2005 to July 2012, and as its President and Chief Executive Officer since September 2007. Mr. Hanrahan has served on the Board of Directors of Cedar Fair, L.P., an amusement-resort operator, since 2012 and is a member of its Audit and Compensation Committees.
Steven Spiegel has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since December 2012. Before joining Regis Corporation, he served as Vice President of Finance at Unilever (formerly Alberto Culver) from May 2005 to May 2012.
Eric Bakken has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, Corporate Secretary and General Counsel since April 2013. He served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Business Development and Interim Corporate Chief Operating Officer from 2012 to April 2013, and performed the function of interim principal executive officer between July 2012 and August 2012. Mr. Bakken joined the Company in 1994 as a lawyer and became General Counsel in 2004.
Jim Lain has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since November 2013. Before joining Regis Corporation, he served as Vice President at Gap, Inc. from August 2006 to November 2013.
Andrew Dulka has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer since May 2015. He served as Vice President, Retail Systems and Enterprise Architecture from July 2012 to April 2015. Before joining Regis Corporation, he served as Vice President, Infrastructure and Application Maintenance at Allianz Life from December 2009 to July 2012.
Annette Miller has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer since December 2014. Before joining Regis Corporation, she served as Senior Vice President of Merchandising, Grocery at Target from 2010 to 2014.
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Heather Passe has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer since July 2012. Before joining Regis Corporation, she served as Vice President Marketing, Customer Relationship Marketing (CRM) and E-Commerce at Carlson from February 2009 to July 2012.
Carmen Thiede has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer since October 2013. Before joining Regis Corporation, she served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Ameriprise Financial from October 2006 to October 2013.
Governmental Regulations:
The Company is subject to various federal, state, local and provincial laws affecting its business as well as a variety of regulatory provisions relating to the conduct of its beauty related business, including health and safety.
In the United States, the Company's franchise operations are subject to the Federal Trade Commission's Trade Regulation Rule on Franchising (the FTC Rule) and by state laws and administrative regulations that regulate various aspects of franchise operations and sales. The Company's franchises are offered to franchisees by means of an offering circular/disclosure document containing specified disclosures in accordance with the FTC Rule and the laws and regulations of certain states. The Company has registered its offering of franchises with the regulatory authorities of those states in which it offers franchises and in which such registration is required. State laws that regulate the franchisor-franchisee relationship presently exist in a substantial number of states and, in certain cases, apply substantive standards to this relationship. Such laws may, for example, require that the franchisor deal with the franchisee in good faith, may prohibit interference with the right of free association among franchisees and may limit termination of franchisees without payment of reasonable compensation. The Company believes that the current trend is for government regulation of franchising to increase over time. However, such laws have not had, and the Company does not expect such laws to have, a significant effect on the Company's operations.
In Canada, the Company's franchise operations are subject to franchise laws and regulations in the provinces of Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. The offering of franchises in Canada occurs by way of a disclosure document, which contains certain disclosures required by the applicable provincial laws. The provincial franchise laws and regulations primarily focus on disclosure requirements, although each requires certain relationship requirements such as a duty of fair dealing and the right of franchisees to associate and organize with other franchisees.
The Company believes it is operating in substantial compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing all of its operations.
The Company maintains an ownership interest in EEG. Beauty schools derive a significant portion of their revenue from student financial assistance originating from the U.S. Department of Education's Title IV Higher Education Act of 1965. For the students to receive financial assistance at the school, the beauty schools must maintain eligibility requirements established by the U.S. Department of Education.
Financial Information about Foreign and North American Operations
Financial information about foreign and North American markets is incorporated herein by reference to Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Part II, Item 7 and segment information in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Available Information
The Company is subject to the informational requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act). The Company therefore files periodic reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Such reports may be obtained by visiting the Public Reference Room of the SEC at 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549, or by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. In addition, the SEC maintains an internet site (http://www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information.
Financial and other information can be accessed in the Investor Information section of the Company's website at www.regiscorp.com. The Company makes available, free of charge, copies of its annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after filing such material electronically or otherwise furnishing it to the SEC.
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Item 1A. Risk Factors
An inability to continue to execute on our strategy and build on foundational initiatives we've implemented could adversely impact our same-store sales and operating results.
Our success depends, in part, on our ability to improve sales, as well as both cost of service and product and operating margins. Same-store sales are affected by average ticket and same-store guest visits. A variety of factors affect same-store guest visits, including the guest experience, staffing and retention of stylists and salon leaders, fashion trends, competition, current economic conditions, product assortment, marketing programs and weather conditions. These factors may cause our same-store sales to differ materially from prior periods and from our expectations.
Since fiscal year 2013, we have gone through significant change as we executed upon a number of foundational initiatives to support and focus on our business strategies to return the Company to sustainable long-term growth and profitability.
These foundational changes were disruptive to our business. In fiscal 2014 and 2015, same-store sales declined 4.8% and 0.3%, respectively, compared to the prior year. While fiscal 2016 same-store sales growth of 0.2% represents improved trends, there can be no assurance we will be able to successfully execute on our business strategy in fiscal 2017 and beyond to achieve long-term growth, profitability and a broader scale turn. We will also need to continue to refine our strategy as market dynamics continue to evolve. If our efforts are not effective, our same-store sales, margins and return on invested capital may be adversely affected.
In addition, the unexpected loss of any of our executive leadership team members could adversely affect the momentum we have achieved in executing on our business strategies and could adversely affect our business.
Our business is based on the success of our stylists. It is important for us to attract, train and retain talented stylists and salon leaders.
Guest loyalty is highly dependent upon the stylists who serve our guests. In order to profitably grow our business, it is important for us to attract, train and retain talented stylists and salon leaders and to adequately staff our salons. Because the salon industry is highly-fragmented and comprised of many independent operators, the market for stylists is highly competitive. In addition, increases in minimum wage requirements may impact the number of stylists considering careers outside the beauty industry. In some markets we have experienced a shortage of qualified stylists. Offering competitive wages, benefits, education and training programs are important elements to attracting and retaining great stylists. In addition, due to challenges facing the for-profit education industry, cosmetology schools, including our joint venture EEG, have experienced declines in enrollment, revenues and profitability in recent years. If the cosmetology school industry sustains further declines in enrollment or some schools close entirely, or if stylists leave the beauty industry, we expect that we would have increased difficulty staffing our salons in some markets. If we are not successful in attracting, training and retaining stylists or in staffing our salons, our same-store sales could decline and our results of operations could be adversely affected.
Changes in regulatory and statutory laws, such as increases in the minimum wage and changes that make collective bargaining easier, recent changes to overtime requirements, and the costs of compliance and non-compliance with such laws, may result in increased costs to our business.
With 9,483 locations and approximately 45,000 employees worldwide, our financial results can be adversely impacted by regulatory or statutory changes in laws. Due to the number of people we employ, laws that increase minimum wage rates, employment taxes, overtime requirements or costs to provide employee benefits may result in additional costs to our Company.
A number of states and cities in which we do business have recently increased or are considering increasing the minimum wage, with increases generally phased over several years depending upon the size of the employer. The Department of Labor has approved changes, effective December 1, 2016, to the classification of employees deemed to be exempt from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act, which are designed to increase the number of employees eligible to receive overtime pay. Increases in minimum wages and overtime pay increase our costs, and our ability to offset these increases through price increases is limited. In fact, increases in minimum wages increased our costs throughout fiscal 2014, 2015 and 2016. In addition, changes in labor laws could increase the likelihood of some or all of our employees being subjected to greater organized labor influence. If a significant portion of our employees were to become unionized, it could have an adverse effect on our business and financial results.
Increases in minimum wages, overtime requirements and unionization could also have an adverse effect on the performance of our franchisees, especially if our franchisees are treated as a "joint employer" with us by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) or as a large employer under minimum wage statutes because of their affiliation with us. With respect to the NLRB, it is anticipated that its current standard for joint employer relationships may become more lenient and, as such,
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we may face an increased risk of being alleged to be a joint employer with our franchisees. In addition, we must comply with state employment laws, including the California Labor Code, which has stringent requirements and penalties for non-compliance.
In addition to employment laws, we are also subject to a wide range of federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations, including those affecting public companies, product manufacture and sale, and governing the franchisor-franchisee relationship, in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Compliance with new, complex and changing laws may cause our expenses to increase. In addition, any non-compliance with laws or regulations could result in penalties, fines, product recalls and enforcement actions or otherwise restrict our ability to market certain products or attract or retain employees, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
If we fail to manage cyber threats and protect the security of sensitive information about our guests, employees, vendors or company, we could be subject to business disruption, negative publicity, costly government enforcement actions or private litigation and our reputation could suffer.
The nature of our business involves processing, transmission and storage of personal information about our guests as well as employees, vendors and our Company. Cyber-attacks designed to gain access to sensitive information by breaching mission critical systems of large organizations and their third party vendors are constantly evolving, and high profile electronic security breaches leading to unauthorized release of sensitive guest information have occurred at a number of large U.S. companies in recent years. Our efforts, and those of our third party vendors, to protect sensitive guest and employee information may not be successful in preventing a breach in our systems, or detecting and responding to a breach on a timely basis. As a result of a security incident or breach in our systems, our systems could be interrupted or damaged, or sensitive information could be accessed by third parties. If that happened, our guests could lose confidence in our ability to protect their personal information, which could cause them to stop visiting our salons altogether. Such events could lead to lost future sales and adversely affect our results of operations. In addition, as the regulatory environment relating to retailers and other companies' obligations to protect sensitive data becomes stricter, a material failure on our part to comply with applicable regulations could subject us to fines or other regulatory sanctions and potentially to lawsuits. These laws are changing rapidly and vary among jurisdictions. Furthermore, while our franchisees are independently responsible for data security at franchised locations, a breach of guest or vendor data at a franchised location could also negatively affect public perception of our brands. More broadly, our incident response preparedness and disaster recovery planning efforts may be inadequate or ill-suited for a security incident and we could suffer disruption of operations or adverse effects to our operating results.
We could be subject to changes in tax rates, the adoption of new U.S. or international tax legislation or exposure to additional tax liabilities.
We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and other foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining our tax provision for income taxes. In the ordinary course of our business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. We are subject to the examination of our income tax returns, payroll taxes and other tax matters by the Internal Revenue Service and other tax authorities and governmental bodies. The Company regularly assesses the likelihood of an adverse outcome resulting from these examinations to determine the adequacy of its provision for income taxes and payroll tax accruals. There can be no assurances as to the outcome of these examinations. Although we believe our tax estimates are reasonable, the final determination of tax audits and any related litigation could be materially different from our historical tax provisions and employment taxes. The results of an audit or litigation could have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements in the period or periods for which that determination is made.
Our effective income tax rate in the future could be adversely affected by a number of factors, including changes in the mix of earnings in countries with different statutory tax rates, changes in tax laws, the outcome of income tax audits, and any repatriation of non-U.S. earnings for which we have not previously provided for U.S. taxes.
Changes to healthcare laws in the U.S. may increase the number of employees who participate in our healthcare plans, which may significantly increase our healthcare costs and negatively impact our operating results.
We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage to eligible employees in the United States. Historically, a majority of our eligible employees do not participate in our healthcare plans. Due to changes to healthcare laws in the United States pursuant to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), it is possible that enrollment in the Company’s healthcare plans may increase as employees continue to assess their healthcare alternatives (and as individual penalties for failing to have insurance increase) and if provisions regarding automatic enrollment of new eligible employees become effective in the future. Furthermore, potential fees and or penalties may be assessed as a result of individuals either not being offered healthcare coverage within a limited timeframe or if coverage offered does not meet minimum care and affordability standards. An increase in the number of
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employees who elect to participate in our healthcare plans, new ACA requirements or if the Company fails to comply with one or more provisions of ACA may significantly increase our healthcare-related costs and negatively impact our operating results.
We rely heavily on our management information systems. If our systems fail to perform adequately or if we experience an interruption in their operation, our results of operations may be affected.
The efficient operation of our business is dependent on our management information systems. We rely heavily on our management information systems to collect daily sales information and guest demographics, generate payroll information, monitor salon performance, manage salon staffing and payroll costs, inventory control and other functions. Certain of our management information systems are developed and maintained by external vendors, including our POS system. In addition, certain of our systems are outdated or of limited functionality. The failure of our management information systems to perform as we anticipate, or to meet the continuously evolving needs of our business, could disrupt our business and may adversely affect our operating results.
If our joint venture with Empire Education Group is unsuccessful, our financial results may be affected.
We have a joint venture arrangement with Empire Education Group (EEG), an operator of accredited cosmetology schools. Due to significantly lower financial projections resulting from continued declines in EEG’s enrollment, revenue and profitability we recorded a $13.0 million non-cash impairment charge in the quarter ended December 31, 2015, resulting in a full-impairment of our investment. If EEG is unsuccessful in executing its business plan, or if economic, regulatory and other factors, including declines in enrollment, revenue and profitability continue for the for-profit secondary education market, our financial results may be affected by certain potential liabilities related to this joint venture.
We rely on external vendors for products and services critical to our operations.
Our dependence on vendors exposes us to operational, reputational, financial, and compliance risk. Our vendors are also responsible for the security of certain Company data. In the event that one of our key vendors becomes unable to continue to provide products and services, or their systems fail, are compromised or the quality of their systems deteriorate, we may suffer operational difficulties and financial loss.
Consumer shopping trends and changes in manufacturer choice of distribution channels may negatively affect both service and product revenues.
Our North American Value business is located mainly in strip center locations and Walmart Supercenters and the North American Premium business is primarily in mall-based locations. Our salons are partly dependent on the volume of traffic around these locations in order to generate both service and product revenues. We've experienced a proliferation of alternative channels of distribution, like blow dry bars, booth rental facilities, discount brick-and-mortar and online professional products retailers, and manufacturers selling direct to consumers online. Also, product manufacturers may decide to utilize these other distribution channels to a larger extent than in the past and they generally have the right to terminate relationships with us without much advance notice. In some shopping malls, we have experienced declines in traffic due to changes in consumer preferences favoring locations other than malls. These trends could reduce the volume of traffic around our salons, and in turn, our revenues may be adversely affected.
Our continued success depends in part on the success of our franchisees, who operate independently.
As of June 30, 2016, approximately 26% of our salons are franchised locations. We derive revenues associated with our franchised locations from royalties, service fees and product sales to franchised locations. Our financial results are therefore dependent in part upon the operational and financial success of our franchisees. As we increase our focus on our franchise business, our dependence on our franchisees grows.
We have limited control over how our franchisees’ businesses are run. Though we have established operational standards and guidelines, they own, operate and oversee the daily operations of their salon locations. If franchisees do not successfully operate their salons in compliance with our standards, our brand reputation and image could be harmed and our financial results could be affected.
In addition, our franchisees are subject to the same general economic risks as our Company, and their results are influenced by competition, market trends, and disruptions in their markets due to severe weather and other external events. They may also be limited in their ability to open new locations by an inability to secure adequate financing, especially since many of them are small businesses with much more limited access to financing than our Company, or by the limited supply of favorable real estate for new salon locations. A deterioration in the financial results of our franchisees, or a failure of our franchisees to renew their franchise agreements, could adversely affect our operating results through decreased royalty payments, fees and product revenues.
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If we are not able to successfully compete in our business markets, our financial results may be affected.
Competition on a market by market basis remains challenging as many smaller chain competitors are franchise systems with local operating strength in certain markets and the hair salon industry as a whole is fragmented and highly competitive for customers, stylists and prime locations. Therefore, our ability to attract guests, raise prices and secure suitable locations in certain markets can be adversely impacted by this competition. Our strategies for competing are complicated by the fact that we have multiple brands in multiple segments, which compete on different factors.
Furthermore, our reputation is critical to our ability to compete and succeed. Our reputation may be damaged by negative publicity on social media or other channels regarding the quality of services we provide. It may also be damaged by factors that are mostly or entirely out of our control, including actions by our franchisees. If we are not able to successfully compete, our ability to grow same-store sales and increase our revenue and earnings may be impaired.
Changes to interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates may impact our results from operations.
Changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates will have an impact on our expected results from operations. Historically, we have managed the risk related to fluctuations in these rates through the use of fixed rate debt instruments and other financial instruments. In particular, the United Kingdom’s vote in June 2016 to leave the European Union, commonly known as “Brexit,” has increased the volatility of currency exchange rates. If the British pound weakens, it may adversely affect our results of operations.
Failure to simplify and standardize our operating processes across our brands could have a negative impact on our financial results.
Standardization of operating processes across our brands, marketing and products will enable us to simplify our operating model and decrease our costs. Failure to do so could adversely impact our ability to grow revenue and realize further efficiencies within our results of operations.
Changes in our key relationships may adversely affect our operating results.
We maintain key relationships with certain companies, including Walmart. In particular, we have 2,808 SmartStyle/Cost Cutters salons within Walmart locations, including 51 salons opened during fiscal year 2016 (net of relocations). The continued operation and growth of this business is dependent on our relationship with Walmart. In addition, our company-owned locations are concentrated with leases with certain major regional and national landlords. Termination, modification or mismanagement, of any of these relationships could significantly reduce our revenues and have a material and adverse impact on our business, our operating results and our ability to grow.
Failure to control costs may adversely affect our operating results.
We must continue to control our expense structure. Failure to manage our cost of product, labor and benefit rates, advertising and marketing expenses, operating lease costs, other store expenses or indirect spending could delay or prevent us from achieving increased profitability or otherwise adversely affect our operating results.
If we fail to comply with any of the covenants in our financing arrangements, we may not be able to access our existing revolving credit facility, and we may face an accelerated obligation to repay our indebtedness.
We have several financing arrangements that contain financial and other covenants. If we fail to comply with any of the covenants, it may cause a default under one or more of our financing arrangements, which could limit our ability to obtain additional financing under our existing credit facility, require us to pay higher levels of interest or accelerate our obligations to repay our indebtedness.
Changes in the general economic environment may impact our business and results of operations.
Changes to the U.S., Canadian and United Kingdom economies have an impact on our business. General economic factors that are beyond our control, such as recession, inflation, deflation, tax rates and policy, energy costs, unemployment trends, extreme weather patterns, other casualty events and other matters that influence consumer confidence and spending, may impact our business. In particular, visitation patterns to our salons can be adversely impacted by increases in unemployment rates and decreases in discretionary income levels.
Brexit may have economic repercussions, including recession, which could adversely impact our operating results.
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Changes in fashion trends may impact our revenue.
Changes in consumer tastes, hair product innovation, and fashion trends can have an impact on our financial performance. Our inability to anticipate, gauge and react to changing consumer tastes in a timely manner could adversely impact our revenue.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
Item 2. Properties
The Company's corporate offices are headquartered in a 170,000 square foot, three building complex in Edina, Minnesota that is owned by the Company.
The Company also operates offices in Edina, Minnesota; Toronto, Canada; and Coventry and London, England. These offices are occupied under long-term leases.
The Company owns distribution centers located in Chattanooga, Tennessee and Salt Lake City, Utah. The Chattanooga facility currently utilizes 230,000 square feet while the Salt Lake City facility utilizes 210,000 square feet. The Salt Lake City facility can be expanded to 290,000 square feet to accommodate future growth.
The Company operates all of its salon locations under leases or license agreements. Substantially all of its North American locations in regional malls are operating under leases with an original term of at least ten years. Salons operating within strip centers and Walmart Supercenters have leases with original terms of at least five years, generally with the ability to renew, at the Company's option, for one or more additional five year periods. Salons operating within department stores in Canada and Europe operate under license agreements, while freestanding or shopping center locations in those countries have real property leases comparable to the Company's North American locations.
The Company also leases the premises in which approximately 84% of our franchisees operate and has entered into corresponding sublease arrangements with the franchisees. These leases have a five year initial term and one or more five year renewal options. All lease costs are passed through to the franchisees. Remaining franchisees who do not enter into sublease arrangements with the Company negotiate and enter into leases on their own behalf.
None of the Company's salon leases are individually material to the operations of the Company and the Company expects that it will be able to renew its leases on satisfactory terms as they expire or identify and secure other suitable locations. See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
The Company is a defendant in various lawsuits and claims arising out of the normal course of business. Like certain other large retail employers, the Company has been faced with allegations of purported class-wide consumer and wage and hour violations. Litigation is inherently unpredictable and the outcome of these matters cannot presently be determined. Although the actions are being vigorously defended, the Company could in the future incur judgments or enter into settlements of claims that could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations in any particular period.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
PART II
Item 5. | Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Repurchase of Equity Securities |
Regis common stock is listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "RGS."
The accompanying table sets forth the high and low closing bid quotations for each quarter during fiscal years 2016 and 2015 as reported by the New York Stock Exchange (under the symbol "RGS"). The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission, and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.
As of August 10, 2016, Regis shares were owned by approximately 14,000 shareholders based on the number of record holders and an estimate of individual participants in security position listings. The closing stock price was $12.92 per share on August 10, 2016.
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Fiscal Years | ||||||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||||||||||
Fiscal Quarter | High | Low | High | Low | ||||||||||||
1st Quarter | $ | 16.10 | $ | 10.60 | $ | 17.51 | $ | 13.50 | ||||||||
2nd Quarter | 18.13 | 11.81 | 17.76 | 14.58 | ||||||||||||
3rd Quarter | 16.55 | 13.04 | 17.41 | 14.70 | ||||||||||||
4th Quarter | 16.02 | 10.96 | 17.91 | 15.76 | ||||||||||||
The Company paid dividends of $0.06 per share per quarter during the first and second quarters of fiscal year 2014. In accordance with its capital allocation policy, the Company no longer pays dividends.
The following graph compares the cumulative total shareholder return on the Company's stock for the last five years with the cumulative total return of the Standard and Poor's 500 Stock Index and the cumulative total return of a peer group index (the Peer Group) constructed by the Company. In addition, the Company has included the Standard and Poor's 400 Midcap Index and the Dow Jones Consumer Services Index in this analysis because the Company believes these two indices provide a comparative correlation to the cumulative total return of an investment in shares of Regis Corporation.
The Peer Group consists of the following companies: Advance Auto Parts, Inc., Boyd Gaming Corp., Brinker International, Inc., Outerwall, Inc. (formerly Coinstar, Inc.), Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, DineEquity, Inc., Fossil Group, Inc., Fred's, Inc., H&R Block, Inc., Jack in the Box, Inc., Panera Bread Co., Penn National Gaming, Inc., Revlon, Inc., Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc., Service Corporation International, The Cheesecake Factory, Inc. and Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc. The Peer Group is a self-constructed peer group of companies that have comparable annual revenues, the guest service element is a critical component to the business and a target of moderate guests in terms of income and style, excluding apparel companies. The Peer Group is the same group of companies the Company utilized as its peer group for executive compensation purposes in fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014. Information regarding executive compensation will be set forth in the 2016 Proxy statement.
The comparison assumes the initial investment of $100 in the Company's Common Stock, the S&P 500 Index, the Peer Group, the S&P 400 Midcap Index and the Dow Jones Consumer Services Index on June 30, 2011 and that dividends, if any, were reinvested.
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Comparison of 5 Year Cumulative Total Return
Assumes Initial Investment of $100
June 2016
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2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||
Regis | $ | 100.00 | $ | 118.95 | $ | 110.22 | $ | 95.25 | $ | 106.62 | $ | 84.23 | ||||||||||||
S & P 500 | 100.00 | 105.45 | 127.17 | 158.46 | 170.22 | 177.02 | ||||||||||||||||||
S & P 400 Midcap | 100.00 | 97.67 | 122.27 | 153.12 | 162.92 | 165.09 | ||||||||||||||||||
Dow Jones Consumer Service Index | 100.00 | 113.30 | 145.52 | 177.89 | 208.91 | 212.73 | ||||||||||||||||||
Peer Group | 100.00 | 109.28 | 143.21 | 159.01 | 191.76 | 194.95 | ||||||||||||||||||
In May 2000, the Company's Board of Directors (Board) approved a stock repurchase program with no stated expiration date. Since that time and through June 30, 2016, the Board has authorized $450.0 million to be expended for the repurchase of the Company's stock under this program. All repurchased shares become authorized but unissued shares of the Company. The timing and amounts of any repurchases depends on many factors, including the market price of the common stock and overall market conditions. As of June 30, 2016, 18.4 million shares have been cumulatively repurchased for $390.0 million, and $60.0 million remained outstanding under the approved stock repurchase program.
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The Company repurchased the following common stock through its share repurchase program:
Fiscal Years | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
Repurchased Shares | 7,647,819 | 3,054,387 | — | |||||||||
Average Price (per share) | $13.19 | $15.64 | $ | — | ||||||||
Price range (per share) | $10.94 - $15.95 | $13.72 - $17.32 | $ | — | ||||||||
Total | $101.0 million | $47.9 million | $ | — | ||||||||
The following table shows the stock repurchase activity by the Company or any "affiliated purchaser" of the Company, as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act, by month for the quarter ended June 30, 2016:
Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased under the Plans or Programs (in thousands) | ||||||||||
4/1/16 - 4/30/16 | — | $ | — | 18,103,403 | $ | 64,037 | ||||||||
5/1/16 - 5/31/16 | 292,767 | 13.65 | 18,396,170 | 60,041 | ||||||||||
6/1/16 - 6/30/16 | — | — | 18,396,170 | 60,041 | ||||||||||
Total | 292,767 | $ | 13.65 | 18,396,170 | $ | 60,041 | ||||||||
Item 6. Selected Financial Data
The following table sets forth selected financial data derived from the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8. The table should be read in conjunction with Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations", and Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data", of this Report on Form 10-K.
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2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013(b) | 2012(b) | ||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 1,790,869 | $ | 1,837,287 | $ | 1,892,437 | $ | 2,018,713 | $ | 2,122,227 | ||||||||||
Operating income (loss)(a) | 17,614 | 3,531 | (34,958 | ) | 13,359 | (2,226 | ) | |||||||||||||
(Loss) income from continuing operations(a) | (11,316 | ) | (33,212 | ) | (139,874 | ) | 5,478 | (51,950 | ) | |||||||||||
(Loss) income from continuing operations per diluted share | (0.23 | ) | (0.60 | ) | (2.48 | ) | 0.10 | (0.91 | ) | |||||||||||
Dividends declared, per share | — | — | 0.12 | 0.24 | 0.24 | |||||||||||||||
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2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013(b) | 2012(b) | ||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets, including discontinued operations | $ | 1,036,761 | $ | 1,162,015 | $ | 1,415,949 | $ | 1,391,399 | $ | 1,572,725 | ||||||||||
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, including current portion | 120,435 | 120,002 | 293,503 | 174,770 | 287,674 | |||||||||||||||
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(a) | The following significant items affected each of the years presented: |
• | During fiscal year 2016, the Company recorded a $13.0 million other than temporary non-cash impairment charge to fully impair its investment in EEG and $10.5 million of fixed asset impairment charges. |
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• | During fiscal year 2015, the Company recorded its share of a non-cash deferred tax asset valuation allowance recorded by EEG of $6.9 million, other than temporary impairment charges of its investment in EEG of $4.7 million, $14.6 million of fixed asset impairment charges and established a $2.1 million valuation allowance against its Canadian deferred tax assets. |
• | During fiscal year 2014, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $34.9 million associated with Company's Regis salon concept, fixed asset impairment charges of $18.3 million, $15.9 million, net of tax for the Company's share of goodwill and fixed asset impairment charges recorded by EEG and established an $86.6 million valuation allowance against the U.S. and U.K. deferred tax assets. |
• | During fiscal year 2013, the Company recorded $7.4 million in restructuring charges and a $12.6 million inventory write-down. In addition, the Company recognized a net $33.8 million foreign currency translation gain in connection with the sale of Provalliance, recorded net other than temporary impairment charges of $17.9 million associated with the Company's investment in EEG and incurred a $10.6 million make-whole payment in connection with the prepayment of $89.3 million of senior term notes in June 2013. |
• | During fiscal year 2012, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $67.7 million associated with the Company's Regis salon concept, incremental amortization expense of $16.2 million associated with an adjustment to the useful life of the Company's previously internally developed POS system, $14.4 million for senior management and other restructuring charges, $8.9 million for the Company's share of intangible and fixed asset impairments recorded by EEG and $36.6 million of other than temporary impairment charges associated with the Company's investments in affiliated companies. |
(b) | In fiscal year 2013 the Hair Restoration Centers operations were accounted for as discontinued operations. Fiscal year 2012 is presented to reflect the Hair Restoration Centers as discontinued operations. |
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is designed to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of our management on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results.
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
Regis Corporation owns, franchises and operates beauty salons. As of June 30, 2016, the Company owned, franchised or held ownership interests in 9,483 locations worldwide. The Company's locations consist of 9,288 company-owned and franchised salons and 195 locations in which we maintain a non-controlling ownership interest of less than 100%. Each of the Company's salon concepts generally offer similar salon products and services and serve the mass market. See discussion within Part I, Item 1.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Explanations are primarily for North American Value, unless otherwise noted. Discontinued operations are discussed at the end of this section.
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Consolidated Results of Operations
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain information derived from our Consolidated Statement of Operations. The percentages are computed as a percent of total revenues, except as otherwise indicated.
Fiscal Years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Service revenues | $ | 1,383.7 | $ | 1,429.4 | $ | 1,480.1 | 77.3 | % | 77.8 | % | 78.2 | % | (50 | ) | (40 | ) | 70 | |||||||||||||
Product revenues | 359.7 | 363.2 | 371.5 | 20.1 | 19.8 | 19.6 | 30 | 20 | (100 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Franchise royalties and fees | 47.5 | 44.6 | 40.9 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 30 | 20 | 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of service(1) | 868.2 | 882.7 | 907.3 | 62.7 | 61.8 | 61.3 | 90 | 50 | 180 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of product(2) | 179.3 | 180.6 | 186.9 | 49.9 | 49.7 | 50.3 | 20 | (60 | ) | (480 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Site operating expenses | 183.0 | 192.4 | 203.5 | 10.2 | 10.5 | 10.8 | (30 | ) | (30 | ) | 80 | |||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | 178.0 | 186.1 | 172.8 | 9.9 | 10.1 | 9.1 | (20 | ) | 100 | (210 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Rent | 297.3 | 309.1 | 322.3 | 16.6 | 16.8 | 17.0 | (20 | ) | (20 | ) | 90 | |||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 67.5 | 82.9 | 99.7 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 5.3 | (70 | ) | (80 | ) | 80 | |||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill impairment | — | — | 34.9 | — | — | 1.8 | — | (180 | ) | 180 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 9.3 | 10.2 | 22.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.2 | (10 | ) | (60 | ) | (60 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest income and other, net | 4.2 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 10 | — | (170 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Income taxes(3) | (9.0 | ) | (14.6 | ) | (73.0 | ) | 72.3 | (293.4 | ) | (131.9 | ) | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||||||||
Equity in loss of affiliated companies, net of income taxes | 14.8 | 13.6 | 11.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 10 | 10 | (20 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | — | (0.6 | ) | 1.4 | — | — | 0.1 | — | (10 | ) | (110 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
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(1) | Computed as a percent of service revenues and excludes depreciation and amortization expense. |
(2) | Computed as a percent of product revenues and excludes depreciation and amortization expense. |
(3) | Computed as a percent of income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliated companies. The income taxes basis point change is noted as not applicable (N/A) as the discussion below is related to the effective income tax rate. |
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Consolidated Revenues
Consolidated revenues primarily include revenues of company-owned salons, product and equipment sales to franchisees and franchise royalties and fees. The following tables summarize revenues and same-store sales by concept, as well as the reasons for the percentage change:
Fiscal Years | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
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North American Value salons: | ||||||||||||
SmartStyle | $ | 522,700 | $ | 500,562 | $ | 487,722 | ||||||
Supercuts | 345,094 | 343,299 | 343,372 | |||||||||
MasterCuts | 106,791 | 117,246 | 127,758 | |||||||||
Other Value | 420,754 | 442,312 | 471,231 | |||||||||
Total North American Value salons | 1,395,339 | 1,403,419 | 1,430,083 | |||||||||
North American Premium salons | 283,438 | 309,600 | 333,858 | |||||||||
International salons | 112,092 | 124,268 | 128,496 | |||||||||
Consolidated revenues | $ | 1,790,869 | $ | 1,837,287 | $ | 1,892,437 | ||||||
Percent change from prior year | (2.5 | )% | (2.9 | )% | (6.3 | )% | ||||||
Salon same-store sales increase (decrease)(1) | 0.2 | % | (0.3 | )% | (4.8 | )% | ||||||
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(1) | Same-store sales are calculated on a daily basis as the total change in sales for company-owned locations which were open on a specific day of the week during the current period and the corresponding prior period. Quarterly and fiscal year same-store sales are the sum of the same-store sales computed on a daily basis. Locations relocated within a one mile radius are included in same-store sales as they are considered to have been open in the prior period. International same-store sales are calculated in local currencies to remove foreign currency fluctuations from the calculation. |
Decreases in consolidated revenues were driven by the following:
Fiscal Years | |||||||||
Factor | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||
Same-store sales | 0.2 | % | (0.3 | )% | (4.8 | )% | |||
Closed salons | (2.7 | ) | (2.7 | ) | (2.6 | ) | |||
New stores and conversions | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | ||||||
Foreign currency | (1.2 | ) | (0.8 | ) | (0.2 | ) | |||
Other | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.5 | ||||||
(2.5 | )% | (2.9 | )% | (6.3 | )% | ||||
Same-store sales by concept by fiscal year are detailed in the table below:
Fiscal Years | |||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||
SmartStyle | 3.4 | % | 1.6 | % | (5.4 | )% | |||
Supercuts | 2.0 | % | 1.3 | % | 0.5 | % | |||
MasterCuts | (4.4 | )% | (4.0 | )% | (9.4 | )% | |||
Other Value | (0.2 | )% | (0.7 | )% | (5.4 | )% | |||
Total North American Value salons | 1.3 | % | 0.3 | % | (4.5 | )% | |||
North American Premium salons | (3.8 | )% | (3.0 | )% | (6.7 | )% | |||
International salons | (2.3 | )% | 0.6 | % | (1.5 | )% | |||
Consolidated same-store sales | 0.2 | % | (0.3 | )% | (4.8 | )% | |||
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The same-store sales increase of 0.2% during fiscal year 2016 was due to a 3.1% increase in average ticket, partly offset by a 2.9% decrease in guest visits. We closed 297 salons (including 56 franchised salons), constructed (net of relocations) 66 company-owned salons and acquired one company-owned salon via franchise buyback during fiscal year 2016 (2016 Net Salon Count Changes).
The same-store sales decrease of 0.3% during fiscal year 2015 was due to a 1.9% decrease in guest visits, partly offset by a 1.6% increase in average ticket. We closed 338 salons (including 72 franchised salons), constructed (net of relocations) 91 company-owned salons and did not acquire any company-owned locations during fiscal year 2015 (2015 Net Salon Count Changes).
The same-store sales decrease of 4.8% during fiscal year 2014 was due to a 6.1% decrease in guest visits, partly offset by a 1.3% increase in average ticket. We closed 322 salons (including 63 franchised salons), constructed (net of relocations) 127 company-owned salons and acquired two company-owned salons via franchise buybacks during fiscal year 2014 (2014 Net Salon Count Changes).
Consolidated revenues are primarily comprised of service and product revenues, as well as franchise royalties and fees. Fluctuations in these three major revenue categories, operating expenses and other income and expense were as follows:
Service Revenues
The $45.7 million decrease in service revenues during fiscal year 2016 was primarily due to the 2016 Net Salon Count Changes and foreign currency fluctuations. Same-store service sales were flat, primarily a result of a 2.7% increase in average ticket, offset by a 2.7% decrease in same-store guest visits.
The $50.7 million decrease in service revenues during fiscal year 2015 was primarily due to the 0.4% decrease in same-store service sales, the 2015 Net Salon Count Changes and foreign currency fluctuations. The decrease in same-store service sales was primarily a result of a 1.2% decrease in same-store guest visits, partly offset by a 0.8% increase in average ticket.
The $83.8 million decrease in service revenues during fiscal year 2014 was primarily due to the 3.4% decrease in same-store service sales and the 2014 Net Salon Count Changes. The decrease in same-store service sales was primarily a result of a 4.9% decrease in same-store guest visits, partly offset by a 1.5% increase in average ticket.
Product Revenues
The $3.6 million decrease in product revenues during fiscal year 2016 was primarily due to the 2016 Net Salon Count Changes and foreign currency fluctuations, partly offset by the increase in same-store product sales of 1.3%. The increase in same-store product sales was primarily a result of a 2.0% increase in same-store guest visits, partly offset by a 0.7% decrease in average ticket.
The $8.2 million decrease in product revenues during fiscal year 2015 was primarily due to the 2015 Net Salon Count Changes. Same-store product sales were flat primarily a result of a 1.7% increase in same-store guest visits, offset by a 1.7% decrease in average ticket.
The $44.3 million decrease in product revenues during fiscal year 2014 was primarily due to the 10.3% decrease in same-store product sales and the 2014 Net Salon Count Changes. The decrease in same-store product sales was primarily a result of a 14.7% decrease in same-store guest visits, partly offset by a 4.4% increase in average ticket.
Royalties and Fees
The $2.9, $3.8, and $1.8 million increases in royalties and fees during fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, were due to increases in franchised locations of 172, 145 and 97, respectively, and same-store sales increases at franchised locations.
Cost of Service
The 90 basis point increase in cost of service as a percent of service revenues during fiscal year 2016 was primarily due to minimum wage increases, unfavorable stylist productivity, higher health insurance costs and mix shifts to more costly color services, partly offset by mix improvement from closing underperforming salons.
The 50 basis point increase in cost of service as a percent of service revenues during fiscal year 2015 was primarily due to state minimum wage increases, higher field incentives as the Company anniversaries an incentive-lite year and the lapping of a prior year rebate, partly offset by improved stylist productivity and a decrease in healthcare costs.
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The 180 basis point increase in cost of service as a percent of service revenues during fiscal year 2014 was primarily due to the change in expense categorization as a result of the field reorganization that took place during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013. The change in expense categorization accounted for 140 basis points of the increase for fiscal year 2014. The remaining increase of 40 basis points for fiscal year 2014 was primarily the result of negative leverage from stylist hours caused by a decline in same-store service sales, increased stylists wages and an increase in healthcare costs, partly offset by cost reductions due to the field reorganization and lower levels of bonuses and the lapping of a full commission coupon event that was not repeated.
Cost of Product
The 20 basis point increase in cost of product as a percent of product revenues during fiscal year 2016 was primarily from increased promotions, partly offset by the closure of salons with higher product costs as a percent of product revenues.
The 60 basis point decrease in cost of product as a percent of product revenues during fiscal year 2015 was primarily the result of improved salon-level inventory management and compliance, closure of salons with higher product costs as a percent of product revenues and lapping of an inventory write-down in the prior year. These were partly offset by increased promotional activity and lapping of vendor rebates in the prior year.
The 480 basis point decrease in cost of product as a percent of product revenues during fiscal year 2014 was primarily the result of lapping a $12.6 million non-cash impairment charge recorded in the prior year. Prior year clearance sales in connection with standardizing plan-o-grams and reducing retail product assortments and reduced sales commissions in fiscal year 2014 further contributed to the decrease in cost of product as a percent of product revenues.
Site Operating Expenses
Site operating expenses decreased $9.5 million during fiscal year 2016 primarily due to store closures, mainly within our North American Value and Premium segments, cost savings associated with salon telecom costs, reduced marketing expenses, lower self-insurance costs and foreign currency, partly offset by the lapping of a sales and use tax refund in the prior year.
Site operating expenses decreased $11.0 million during fiscal year 2015 primarily due to store closures, mainly within our North American Value and Premium segments, lower self-insurance reserves, reduced marketing expenses, a sales and use tax refund and cost savings.
Site operating expenses increased $1.3 million during fiscal year 2014. After considering the prior year change in expense categorization as a result of the field reorganization that took place during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013, site operating expense decreased $7.3 million during fiscal year 2014, primarily from increased salon connectivity costs to support the Company’s POS system and salon workstations and increased marketing costs. These were partly offset by cost savings initiatives to lower utilities, janitorial and repairs and maintenance expenses, lower travel expense due to the field reorganization and reduced incentive compensation from lower same-store sales, lower self-insurance reserves and reduced freight.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expense (G&A) declined $8.0 million during fiscal year 2016. This decrease was primarily driven by reduced incentive compensation, cost savings, a gain on life insurance proceeds and foreign currency, partly offset by planned strategic investments in Technical Education, higher legal fees and financing arrangement modification fees.
G&A increased $13.3 million during fiscal year 2015. This increase was primarily driven by higher incentive compensation levels as the Company anniversaries an incentive-lite year, planned strategic investments in Asset Protection and Human Resource initiatives and the lapping of a favorable deferred compensation adjustment within our Unallocated corporate segment. These items were partly offset by cost savings and reduced legal and professional fees.
G&A declined $53.9 million during fiscal year 2014. This improvement was primarily due to the change in expense categorization as a result of the field reorganization. The change in expense categorization accounted for $29.6 million of the decrease for fiscal year 2014. The remaining decrease of $24.3 million during fiscal year 2014 was primarily due to reduced levels of incentive compensation in our North American Value and Unallocated Corporate segments, cost savings from various initiatives and the field reorganization, reduced health insurance costs and a favorable deferred compensation adjustment within our Unallocated Corporate segment, partly offset by legal and professional fees.
Rent
Rent expense decreased by $11.9 million during fiscal year 2016 primarily due to salon closures, primarily within our North American Value and Premium segments and foreign currency fluctuations, partly offset by rent inflation.
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Rent expense decreased by $13.1 million during fiscal year 2015 primarily due to salon closures, primarily within our North American Value and Premium segments and foreign currency fluctuations, partly offset by rent inflation.
Rent expense decreased by $2.9 million during fiscal year 2014 primarily due to salon closures, primarily within our North American Value and Premium segments, partly offset by rent inflation.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense (D&A) decreased $15.4 million during fiscal year 2016, primarily driven by lower depreciation expense on a reduced salon base and reduced fixed asset impairment charges.
D&A decreased $16.9 million during fiscal year 2015, primarily driven by lower depreciation expense on a reduced salon base and reduced fixed asset impairment charges.
D&A increased $8.0 million during fiscal year 2014, primarily due to increased fixed asset impairment charges recorded in our North American Premium and Value segments, partly offset by declines in depreciation expense on a reduced salon base.
Goodwill Impairment
The Company did not record a goodwill impairment charge in fiscal year 2016 and 2015.
The Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $34.9 million related to the Regis salon concept during fiscal year 2014. The Company redefined its operating segments during the second quarter of fiscal year 2014. In addition, overall performance trends were down. For these reasons, the Company was required to perform this goodwill assessment in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014. As a result of this non-cash charge, the Company has no further goodwill on its balance sheet associated with the Regis salon concept (North American Premium). The Company remains focused on improving the performance of this business as it stabilizes and turns around the business. See Notes 1 and 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased by $0.9 million during fiscal year 2016 primarily due to the lapping of prior year interest for the $172.5 million convertible senior notes settled in July 2014.
Interest expense decreased by $12.1 million during fiscal year 2015 primarily due to the settlement of the $172.5 million convertible senior notes in July 2014, partly offset by interest on the $120.0 million Senior Term Notes issued in November 2013.
Interest expense decreased by $14.7 million during fiscal year 2014 primarily due to a $10.6 million make-whole payment associated with the prepayment of private placement debt in June 2013 and decreased average outstanding debt and related interest rates compared to the prior year.
Interest Income and Other, net
Interest income and other, net increased $2.5 million during fiscal year 2016 primarily due to lapping a prior year foreign currency loss and an insurance recovery.
Interest income and other, net was flat during fiscal year 2015 compared to the prior year period.
Interest income and other, net decreased $33.4 million during fiscal year 2014. This decrease was primarily due to the recognition of a $33.8 million foreign currency translation gain in connection with the sale of Provalliance during fiscal year 2013.
Income Taxes
During fiscal year 2016, the Company recognized income tax expense of $9.0 million on $12.5 million of income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliated companies, for an effective tax rate of 72.3%. The recorded tax expense and effective tax rate for fiscal year 2016 are different than would normally be expected primarily due to the impact of the valuation allowance against the majority of our deferred tax assets. Approximately $7.9 million of the tax expense relates to non-cash tax expense for tax benefits on certain indefinite-lived assets that the Company cannot recognize for reporting purposes. This non-cash tax expense will continue as long as we have a valuation allowance in place.
During fiscal year 2015, the Company recognized income tax expense of $14.6 million on $5.0 million of loss from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliated companies, for an effective tax rate of (293.4)%. The recorded tax expense and effective tax rate for fiscal year 2015 are different than would be expected primarily due to the
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establishment of a $2.1 million valuation allowance against the majority of the Canadian deferred tax assets and $8.9 million non-cash tax expense relating to tax benefits on certain indefinite-lived assets that the Company cannot recognize for reporting purposes.
During fiscal year 2014, the Company recognized income tax expense of $73.0 million on $55.3 million of loss from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliated companies, for an effective tax rate of (131.9)%. The recorded tax expense and effective tax rate for fiscal year 2014 are different than would be expected as a result of the $86.6 million non-cash valuation allowance established against the Company's U.S. and U.K. deferred tax assets and the tax effect of the $34.9 million goodwill impairment charge, which was partly non-deductible for tax purposes.
Additionally, the Company is currently paying taxes in Canada and certain states in which it has profitable entities.
Equity in Loss of Affiliated Companies, Net of Income Taxes
The loss in affiliated companies, net of income taxes, of $14.8 million for fiscal year 2016 was due to the Company recording a $13.0 million other than temporary non-cash impairment charge and EEG's net loss of $1.8 million. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The loss in affiliated companies, net of income taxes, of $13.6 million for fiscal year 2015 was primarily due to the Company recording its portion of EEG's non-cash deferred tax asset valuation allowance ($6.9 million) and EEG's net loss ($2.0 million), plus other than temporary non-cash impairment charges ($4.7 million). See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The loss in affiliated companies, net of income taxes for fiscal year 2014, was primarily due to the Company recording its portion of EEG's goodwill impairment charge ($12.6 million, net of income taxes) and fixed asset impairment charges ($3.3 million, net of income taxes), partly offset by the recovery of $3.1 million on previously impaired investments in Yamano Holding Corporation. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(Loss) Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Income Taxes
During fiscal year 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized $0.6 million of tax expense and $1.4 million of tax benefit associated with the Trade Secret salon concept. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recent accounting pronouncements are discussed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Sources of Liquidity
Funds generated by operating activities, available cash and cash equivalents, and our borrowing agreements are our most significant sources of liquidity.
As of June 30, 2016, cash and cash equivalents were $147.3 million, with $136.9, $5.6 and $4.8 million in the U.S., Canada and Europe, respectively.
The Company's borrowing agreements include $123.0 million 5.5% senior notes due December 2019 (Senior Term Notes) and a $200.0 million five-year unsecured revolving credit facility that expires in June 2018. See additional discussion under Financing Arrangements.
Uses of Cash
The Company has a capital allocation policy that focuses on three key principles. These principles focus on preserving a strong balance sheet and enhancing operating flexibility, preventing unnecessary dilution so the benefits of future value accrue to shareholders and deploying capital to the highest and best use by optimizing the tradeoff between risk and after-tax returns.
During fiscal year 2016, the Company repurchased approximately 7.6 million shares of common stock for $101.0 million at an average share price of $13.19, excluding transaction costs.
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Cash Flows
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Fiscal year 2016 cash provided by operating activities of $55.0 million decreased by $38.9 million compared to the previous fiscal year largely due to higher inventory levels, enhanced incentive payouts in the current year relating to the prior fiscal year and lower income tax refunds.
Fiscal year 2015 cash provided by operating activities of $94.0 million decreased by $22.8 million compared to the previous fiscal year, primarily as a result of a $12.0 million decrease in working capital primarily due to lapping fiscal year 2014 income tax refunds and lower earnings.
Fiscal year 2014 cash provided by operating activities of $116.8 million increased by $47.0 million compared to the previous fiscal year primarily as a result of increased cash provided by working capital partly offset by the operating loss. The $77.2 million working capital improvement over the previous year was primarily the result of cash received in fiscal year 2014 for income tax refunds and the collection of weekend credit card receivables outstanding at the end of the previous fiscal year. Fiscal year 2013 working capital included cash used for increased deferred compensation payments and build of the outstanding income tax receivable collected in fiscal year 2014.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities during fiscal year 2016 of $17.4 million was less than the $35.6 million used in fiscal year 2015. In fiscal year 2016, we used $31.1 million for capital expenditures, partly offset by a reduction in restricted cash of $9.0 million, cash proceeds from company-owned life insurance policies of $2.9 million and cash proceeds from sale of salon assets of $1.7 million.
Cash used in investing activities during fiscal year 2015 of $35.6 million was less than the $44.4 million used in fiscal year 2014. In fiscal year 2015, we used $38.3 million for capital expenditures, partly offset by cash proceeds from sale of salon assets of $3.0 million.
Cash used in investing activities during fiscal year 2014 of $44.4 million was less than the $165.1 million cash provided in fiscal year 2013. In fiscal year 2014, we used $49.4 million for capital expenditures and received $3.1 million from the recovery of the Company's previously impaired investment in Yamano and the receipt of $2.0 million for the final working capital adjustment on the sale of Hair Club.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
During fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, cash (used in) provided by financing activities were for net (repayments) borrowings of long-term debt of $0.0, $(173.8) and $111.0 million, respectively. During fiscal years 2016 and 2015, the Company repurchased $101.0 and $47.9 million of common stock, respectively. During fiscal year 2014, the Company paid $6.8 million for dividends.
Financing Arrangements
Financing activities are discussed in Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Derivative activities are discussed in Part II, Item 7A, "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk."
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The Company's financing arrangements consist of the following:
Interest rate % | ||||||||||||||
Fiscal Years | June 30, | |||||||||||||
Maturity Dates | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | ||||||||||
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Senior term notes - 5.75% | 2018 | — | 5.75 | $ | — | $ | 120,000 | |||||||
Senior term notes - 5.50% | 2020 | 5.50 | — | 120,435 | — | |||||||||
Revolving credit facility | 2018 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
Equipment and leasehold notes payable | 2015 - 2016 | 4.90 - 8.75 | 4.90 - 8.75 | — | 2 | |||||||||
120,435 | 120,002 | |||||||||||||
Less current portion (included in accrued expenses) | — | (2 | ) | |||||||||||
Long-term portion | $ | 120,435 | $ | 120,000 | ||||||||||
In December 2015, the Company exchanged its $120.0 million 5.75% senior notes due December 2017 for $123.0 million 5.5% senior notes due December 2019. The Senior Term Notes were issued at a $3.0 million discount which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the notes. The Company accounted for this non-cash exchange as a debt modification, as it was with the same lenders and the changes in terms were not considered substantial. Interest on the Senior Term Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The Senior Term Notes are unsecured and not guaranteed by any of the Company's subsidiaries or any third parties.
In January 2016, the Company amended its revolving credit facility primarily reducing the borrowing capacity from $400.0 to $200.0 million. The credit facility expires in June 2018 and includes, among other things, a maximum leverage ratio covenant, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant and certain restrictions on liens, liquidity and other indebtedness. The Company may request an increase in revolving credit commitments under the facility of up to $200.0 million under certain circumstances. Events of default under the Credit Agreement include a change of control of the Company.
Our debt to capitalization ratio, calculated as total debt as a percentage of total debt and shareholders' equity at fiscal year-end, was as follows:
As of June 30, | Debt to Capitalization | Basis Point Increase (Decrease)(1) | ||||
2016 | 18.8 | % | 270 | |||
2015 | 16.1 | (1,300 | ) | |||
2014 | 29.1 | 1,210 | ||||
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(1) | Represents the basis point change in debt to capitalization as compared to prior fiscal year-end (June 30). |
The basis point increase in the debt to capitalization ratio as of June 30, 2016 compared to June 30, 2015 was primarily due to the repurchase of 7.6 million shares of common stock for $101.0 million.
The basis point improvement in the debt to capitalization ratio as of June 30, 2015 compared to June 30, 2014 was primarily due to the $173.8 million repayment of long-term debt, which included $172.5 million in settlement of the convertible notes. This was partly offset by the repurchase of 3.1 million shares of common stock for $47.9 million.
The basis point increase in the debt to capitalization ratio as of June 30, 2014 compared to June 30, 2013 was primarily due to the issuance of the $120.0 million Senior Term Notes, the $34.9 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge for the Regis salon concept, the $86.6 million non-cash valuation allowance established against the United States and United Kingdom deferred tax assets and the $12.6 million (net of tax) charge recorded by the Company for its share of the non-cash goodwill impairment charge recorded by EEG.
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Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
The following table reflects a summary of obligations and commitments outstanding by payment date as of June 30, 2016:
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Contractual Obligations | Total | Within 1 year | 1 - 3 years | 3 - 5 years | More than 5 years | |||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
On-balance sheet: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Debt obligations | $ | 120,435 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 120,435 | $ | — | ||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 14,127 | 2,458 | 3,182 | 1,593 | 6,894 | |||||||||||||||
Total on-balance sheet | 134,562 | 2,458 | 3,182 | 122,028 | 6,894 | |||||||||||||||
Off-balance sheet(a): | ||||||||||||||||||||
Operating lease obligations | 930,324 | 290,621 | 406,511 | 184,413 | 48,779 | |||||||||||||||
Interest on long-term debt | 23,133 | 6,765 | 13,530 | 2,838 | — | |||||||||||||||
Total off-balance sheet | 953,457 | 297,386 | 420,041 | 187,251 | 48,779 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,088,019 | $ | 299,844 | $ | 423,223 | $ | 309,279 | $ | 55,673 | ||||||||||
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(a) | In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, these obligations are not reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. |
On-Balance Sheet Obligations
Our long-term obligations are composed primarily of our Senior Term Notes. There were no outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facility at June 30, 2016.
Other long-term liabilities of $14.1 million include $10.8 million related to a Nonqualified Deferred Salary Plan and a salary deferral program of $3.3 million related to established contractual payment obligations under retirement and severance agreements for a small number of employees.
This table excludes short-term liabilities disclosed on our balance sheet as the amounts recorded for these items will be paid in the next year. We have no unconditional purchase obligations. Also excluded from the contractual obligations table are payment estimates associated with employee health and workers' compensation claims for which we are self-insured. The majority of our recorded liability for self-insured employee health and workers' compensation losses represents estimated reserves for incurred claims that have yet to be filed or settled.
The Company has unfunded deferred compensation contracts covering certain management and executive personnel. Because we cannot predict the timing or amount of future payments related to these contracts, such amounts were not included in the table above. See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
As of June 30, 2016, we have liabilities for uncertain tax positions. We are not able to reasonably estimate the amount by which the liabilities will increase or decrease over time; however, at this time, we do not expect a significant payment related to these obligations within the next fiscal year. See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Operating leases primarily represent long-term obligations for the rental of salons, including leases for company-owned locations, as well as salon franchisee lease payments of approximately $232.4 million, which are reimbursed to the Company by franchisees. Regarding franchisee subleases, we generally retain the right to the related salon assets, net of any outstanding obligations, in the event of a default by a franchise owner. Management has not experienced and does not expect any material loss to result from these arrangements.
Interest payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations are estimated based on each debt obligation's agreed upon rate as of June 30, 2016 and scheduled contractual repayments.
We are a party to a variety of contractual agreements under which we may be obligated to indemnify the other party for certain matters, which indemnities may be secured by operation of law or otherwise, in the ordinary course of business. These contracts primarily relate to our commercial contracts, operating leases and other real estate contracts, financial agreements,
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agreements to provide services and agreements to indemnify officers, directors and employees in the performance of their work. While our aggregate indemnification obligation could result in a material liability, we are not aware of any current matter that we expect to result in a material liability.
We do not have other unconditional purchase obligations or significant other commercial commitments such as commitments under lines of credit and standby repurchase obligations or other commercial commitments.
We do not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet financial arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes at June 30, 2016. As such, we are not materially exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in such relationships.
Dividends
We paid dividends of $0.12 per share during fiscal year 2014. In December 2013, the Board of Directors elected to discontinue declaring regular quarterly dividends.
Share Repurchase Program
In May 2000, the Company's Board of Directors (Board) approved a stock repurchase program with no stated expiration date. Since that time and through June 30, 2016, the Board has authorized $450.0 million to be expended for the repurchase of the Company's stock under this program. All repurchased shares become authorized but unissued shares of the Company. The timing and amounts of any repurchases depends on many factors, including the market price of the common stock and overall market conditions. As of June 30, 2016, 18.4 million shares have been cumulatively repurchased for $390.0 million, and $60.0 million remained outstanding under the approved stock repurchase program.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements, we are required to make various judgments, estimates and assumptions that could have a significant impact on the results reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements. We base these estimates on historical experience and other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Estimates are considered to be critical if they meet both of the following criteria: (1) the estimate requires assumptions about material matters that are uncertain at the time the accounting estimates are made, and (2) other materially different estimates could have been reasonably made or material changes in the estimates are reasonably likely to occur from period to period. Changes in these estimates could have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Our significant accounting policies can be found in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. We believe the following accounting policies are most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial condition and results of operations.
Investments In Affiliates
The Company has equity investments in securities of certain privately held entities. The Company accounts for these investments under the equity or cost method of accounting. Investments accounted for under the equity method are recorded at the amount of the Company's investment and adjusted each period for the Company's share of the investee's income or loss. Investments are reviewed for changes in circumstance or the occurrence of events that suggest the Company's investment may not be recoverable.
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The table below summarizes losses recorded by the Company related to its investments:
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Fiscal Year | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Equity losses (1) | $ | (1,829 | ) | $ | (8,975 | ) | $ | (11,623 | ) | |||
Other than temporary impairment | (12,954 | ) | (4,654 | ) | — | |||||||
Total losses | $ | (14,783 | ) | $ | (13,629 | ) | $ | (11,623 | ) | |||
(1) | For fiscal year 2015, includes $6.9 million of expense for a non-cash deferred tax valuation allowance related to EEG. For fiscal year 2014, includes $21.2 million of pretax non-cash impairment charges related to EEG for goodwill and fixed and intangible asset impairments. |
Goodwill
As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, the North American Value reporting unit had $417.4 and $419.0 million of goodwill, respectively and the North American Premium and International reporting units had no goodwill. See Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company tests goodwill impairment on an annual basis, during the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter, and between annual tests if an event occurs, or circumstances changes, that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount.
Goodwill impairment test is performed at the reporting unit level, which are the same as the Company’s operating segments. The goodwill test involves a two-step process. The first step is a comparison of the reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the reporting unit’s fair value exceeds its carrying value, no further procedures are required. However, if the reporting unit’s fair value is less than the carrying value, an impairment of goodwill may exist, requiring a second step to measure the amount of impairment loss. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than the recorded goodwill, an impairment charge is recorded for the difference.
In applying the goodwill impairment test, the Company may assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting units is less than its carrying value (“Step 0”). Qualitative factors may include, but are not limited to, economic, market and industry condition, cost factors, and overall financial performance of the reporting unit. If after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines it is “more-likely-than-not” that the carrying value is less than the fair value, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary.
The carrying value of each reporting unit is based on the assets and liabilities associated with the operations of the reporting unit, including allocation of shared or corporate balances among reporting units. Allocations are generally based on the number of salons in each reporting unit as a percent of total company-owned salons.
For the two-step impairment test, the Company calculates estimated fair values of the reporting units based on discounted future cash flows utilizing estimates in annual revenue, service and product margins, fixed expense rates, allocated corporate overhead, and long-term growth rates for determining terminal value. Where available and as appropriate, comparative market multiples are used in conjunction with the results of the discounted cash flows. The Company periodically engages third-party valuation consultants to assist in evaluating the Company's estimated fair value calculations.
Following is a description of the goodwill impairment analyses for each of the fiscal years:
Fiscal Years 2016 and 2015
During the Company’s annual impairment test, the Company assessed qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting units is less than its carrying value (“Step 0”). The Company determined it is “more-likely-than-not” that the carrying value is less than the fair value. Accordingly, the Company did not perform a two-step quantitative analysis.
Fiscal Year 2014
During the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, the Company redefined its operating segments and goodwill was reallocated to the new reporting units at June 30, 2014. Additionally, the Regis and Promenade reporting units reported lower than projected same-store sales that were unfavorable compared to the Company’s projections used in the fiscal year 2013 annual goodwill impairment test.
Accordingly, during the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, the Company performed interim goodwill impairment tests on its former Regis and Promenade reporting units. The impairment tests resulted in a $34.9 million non-cash goodwill
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impairment charge on the former Regis reporting unit and no impairment on the former Promenade reporting unit, as its estimated fair value exceeded its carrying value by approximately 12.0%.
As of June 30, 2016, the Company's estimated fair value, as determined by the sum of our reporting units' fair value, reconciled within a reasonable range of our market capitalization, which included an assumed control premium of 25.0%.
Long-Lived Assets, Excluding Goodwill
The Company assesses the impairment of long-lived assets at the individual salon level, as this is the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of other groups of assets and liabilities, when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of the assets or the asset grouping may not be recoverable. Factors considered in deciding when to perform an impairment review include significant under-performance of an individual salon in relation to expectations, significant economic or geographic trends, and significant changes or planned changes in our use of the assets. Impairment is evaluated based on the sum of undiscounted estimated future cash flows expected to result from use of the long-lived assets that do not recover the carrying values. If the undiscounted estimated cash flows are less than the carrying value of the assets, the Company calculates an impairment charge based on the assets' estimated fair value. The fair value of the long-lived assets is estimated using a discounted cash flow model based on the best information available, including market data and salon level revenues and expenses. Long-lived asset impairment charges are recorded within depreciation and amortization in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Judgments made by management related to the expected useful lives of long-lived assets and the ability to realize undiscounted cash flows in excess of the carrying amounts of such assets are affected by factors such as the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the assets, changes in economic conditions and changes in operating performance. As the ongoing expected cash flows and carrying amounts of long-lived assets are assessed, these factors could cause the Company to realize material impairment charges.
A summary of long-lived asset impairment charges follows:
Fiscal Years | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||
North American Value | $ | 8,393 | $ | 9,612 | $ | 11,714 | ||||||
North American Premium | 1,924 | 4,804 | 5,014 | |||||||||
International | 161 | 188 | 1,599 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 10,478 | $ | 14,604 | $ | 18,327 | ||||||
Income Taxes
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or income tax returns. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using currently enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is established for any portion of deferred tax assets that are not considered more likely than not to be realized. The Company evaluates all evidence, including recent financial performance, the existence of cumulative year losses and our forecast of future taxable income, to assess the need for a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. While the determination of whether or not to record a valuation allowance is not fully governed by a specific objective test, accounting guidance places significant weight on recent financial performance.
During fiscal year 2015 and 2014, respectively, the Company established a $2.1 million valuation allowance on its Canadian deferred tax assets and an $86.6 million valuation allowance on its U.S. and U.K. deferred tax assets.
The Company assesses the realizability of its deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis and will reverse the valuation allowance and record a tax benefit when the Company generates sufficient sustainable pretax earnings to make the realizability of the deferred tax assets more likely than not.
The Company reserves for unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties related to anticipated tax audit issues in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions based on an estimate of whether additional taxes will be due. If payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be unnecessary, the reversal of these liabilities would result in tax benefits being recognized in the period in which it is determined that the liabilities are no longer necessary. If the estimate of unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties proves to be less than the ultimate assessment, additional expenses would result. Inherent in the measurement of
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deferred balances are certain judgments and interpretations of tax laws and published guidance with respect to the Company's operations. Income tax expense is primarily the current tax payable for the period and the change during the period in certain deferred tax assets and liabilities.
Contingencies
The Company is a defendant in various lawsuits and claims arising out of the normal course of business. Like certain other large retail employers, the Company has been faced with allegations of purported class-wide consumer and wage and hour violations. Litigation is inherently unpredictable and the outcome of these matters cannot presently be determined. Although the actions are being vigorously defended, the Company could in the future incur judgments or enter into settlements of claims that could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations in any particular period.
See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion regarding certain issues that have resulted from the IRS' audit of fiscal year 2010 through 2013. Final resolution of these issues is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The primary market risk exposure of the Company relates to changes in interest rates in connection with its debt, specifically the revolving credit facility which bears interest at variable rates based on LIBOR plus an applicable borrowing margin. Additionally, the Company is exposed to foreign currency translation risk related changes in the Canadian dollar and British Pound. The Company has established policies and procedures that govern the management of these exposures through the use of derivative financial instrument contracts. By policy, the Company does not enter into such contracts for the purpose of speculation. The following details the Company's policies and use of financial instruments.
Interest Rate Risk:
The Company has established an interest rate management policy that attempts to minimize its overall cost of debt, while taking into consideration earnings implications associated with volatility in short-term interest rates. On occasion, the Company uses interest rate swaps to further mitigate the risk associated with changing interest rates and to maintain its desired balances of fixed and floating rate debt. In addition, access to variable rate debt is available through the Company's revolving credit facility. The Company reviews its policy and interest rate risk management quarterly and makes adjustments in accordance with market conditions and the Company's short and long-term borrowing needs. As of June 30, 2016, the Company did not have any outstanding variable rate debt as there were no amounts outstanding on the revolving credit facility. The Company had outstanding fixed rate debt balances of $120.4 and $120.0 million at June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk:
Over 85% of the Company's revenue, expense and capital purchasing activities are transacted in United States dollars. However, because a portion of the Company's operations consists of activities outside of the United States, the Company has transactions in other currencies, primarily the Canadian dollar and British pound. In preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company is required to translate the financial statements of its foreign subsidiaries from the currency in which they keep their accounting records, generally the local currency, into United States dollars. Different exchange rates from period to period impact the amounts of reported income and the amount of foreign currency translation recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI). As part of its risk management strategy, the Company frequently evaluates its foreign currency exchange risk by monitoring market data and external factors that may influence exchange rate fluctuations. As a result, the Company may engage in transactions involving various derivative instruments to hedge assets, liabilities and purchases denominated in foreign currencies. As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company did not have any derivative instruments to manage its foreign currency risk.
During fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, the foreign currency gain (loss) included in net loss was $0.3, $(1.3) and $0.1 million, respectively.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements: | ||
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Regis Corporation
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of operations, of comprehensive loss, of shareholders' equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Regis Corporation and its subsidiaries at June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2016 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
August 23, 2016
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REGIS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
June 30, | ||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 147,346 | $ | 212,279 | ||||
Receivables, net | 24,691 | 24,631 | ||||||
Inventories | 134,212 | 128,610 | ||||||
Other current assets | 51,765 | 62,762 | ||||||
Total current assets | 358,014 | 428,282 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 183,321 | 218,157 | ||||||
Goodwill | 417,393 | 418,953 | ||||||
Other intangibles, net | 15,185 | 17,069 | ||||||
Investment in affiliates | 520 | 15,321 | ||||||
Other assets | 62,328 | 64,233 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,036,761 | $ | 1,162,015 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 59,884 | $ | 63,302 | ||||
Accrued expenses | 135,431 | 153,364 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 195,315 | 216,666 | ||||||
Long-term debt | 120,435 | 120,000 | ||||||
Other noncurrent liabilities | 201,610 | 197,905 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 517,360 | 534,571 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8) | ||||||||
Shareholders' equity: | ||||||||
Common stock, $0.05 par value; issued and outstanding, 46,154,410 and 53,664,366 common shares at June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively | 2,308 | 2,683 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 207,475 | 298,396 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 5,068 | 9,506 | ||||||
Retained earnings | 304,550 | 316,859 | ||||||
Total shareholders' equity | 519,401 | 627,444 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 1,036,761 | $ | 1,162,015 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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REGIS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Fiscal Years | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||||||
Service | $ | 1,383,663 | $ | 1,429,408 | $ | 1,480,103 | ||||||
Product | 359,683 | 363,236 | 371,454 | |||||||||
Royalties and fees | 47,523 | 44,643 | 40,880 | |||||||||
1,790,869 | 1,837,287 | 1,892,437 | ||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
Cost of service | 868,188 | 882,717 | 907,294 | |||||||||
Cost of product | 179,341 | 180,558 | 186,924 | |||||||||
Site operating expenses | 182,952 | 192,442 | 203,450 | |||||||||
General and administrative | 178,033 | 186,051 | 172,793 | |||||||||
Rent | 297,271 | 309,125 | 322,262 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 67,470 | 82,863 | 99,733 | |||||||||
Goodwill impairment | — | — | 34,939 | |||||||||
Total operating expenses | 1,773,255 | 1,833,756 | 1,927,395 | |||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 17,614 | 3,531 | (34,958 | ) | ||||||||
Other (expense) income: | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | (9,317 | ) | (10,206 | ) | (22,290 | ) | ||||||
Interest income and other, net | 4,219 | 1,697 | 1,952 | |||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliated companies | 12,516 | (4,978 | ) | (55,296 | ) | |||||||
Income taxes | (9,049 | ) | (14,605 | ) | (72,955 | ) | ||||||
Equity in loss of affiliated companies, net of income taxes | (14,783 | ) | (13,629 | ) | (11,623 | ) | ||||||
Loss from continuing operations | (11,316 | ) | (33,212 | ) | (139,874 | ) | ||||||
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (Note 2) | — | (630 | ) | 1,353 | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (11,316 | ) | $ | (33,842 | ) | $ | (138,521 | ) | |||
Net loss per share: | ||||||||||||
Basic and diluted: | ||||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations | $ | (0.23 | ) | $ | (0.60 | ) | $ | (2.48 | ) | |||
(Loss) income from discontinued operations | — | (0.01 | ) | 0.02 | ||||||||
Net loss per share, basic and diluted (1) | $ | (0.23 | ) | $ | (0.62 | ) | $ | (2.45 | ) | |||
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||
Basic and diluted | 48,542 | 54,992 | 56,482 | |||||||||
Cash dividends declared per common share | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 0.12 | ||||||
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(1) | Total is a recalculation; line items calculated individually may not sum to total due to rounding. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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REGIS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Dollars in thousands)
Fiscal Years | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (11,316 | ) | $ | (33,842 | ) | $ | (138,521 | ) | |||
Other comprehensive (loss) income: | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments during the period | (4,276 | ) | (13,515 | ) | 1,930 | |||||||
Recognition of deferred compensation | (162 | ) | 370 | 165 | ||||||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income | (4,438 | ) | (13,145 | ) | 2,095 | |||||||
Comprehensive loss | $ | (15,754 | ) | $ | (46,987 | ) | $ | (136,426 | ) | |||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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REGIS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Common Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Retained Earnings | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2013 | 56,630,926 | $ | 2,832 | $ | 334,266 | $ | 20,556 | $ | 495,765 | $ | 853,419 | ||||||||||||
Net loss | (138,521 | ) | (138,521 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 1,930 | 1,930 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from exercise of SARs & stock options | 11 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 6,400 | 6,400 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued through franchise stock incentive program | 20,095 | 1 | 289 | 290 | |||||||||||||||||||
Recognition of deferred compensation (Note 10) | 165 | 165 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net restricted stock activity | 134 | — | (2,603 | ) | (2,603 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Vested stock option expirations | (515 | ) | (515 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Minority interest (Note 1) | 220 | 220 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends | (6,793 | ) | (6,793 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2014 | 56,651,166 | 2,833 | 337,837 | 22,651 | 350,671 | 713,992 | |||||||||||||||||
Net loss | (33,842 | ) | (33,842 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (13,515 | ) | (13,515 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock repurchase program | (3,054,387 | ) | (153 | ) | (47,735 | ) | (47,888 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds from exercise of SARs & stock options | 623 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 8,647 | 8,647 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued through franchise stock incentive program | 27,276 | 1 | 460 | 461 | |||||||||||||||||||
Recognition of deferred compensation (Note 10) | 370 | 370 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net restricted stock activity | 39,688 | 2 | (813 | ) | (811 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Minority interest (Note 1) | 30 | 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2015 | 53,664,366 | 2,683 | 298,396 | 9,506 | 316,859 | 627,444 | |||||||||||||||||
Net loss | (11,316 | ) | (11,316 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (4,276 | ) | (4,276 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock repurchase program | (7,647,819 | ) | (382 | ) | (100,653 | ) | (101,035 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds from exercise of SARs & stock options | 107 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 9,797 | 9,797 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued through franchise stock incentive program | 22,084 | 1 | 330 | 331 | |||||||||||||||||||
Recognition of deferred compensation (Note 10) | (162 | ) | (162 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net restricted stock activity | 115,672 | 6 | (734 | ) | (728 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Minority interest (Note 1) | 339 | (993 | ) | (654 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2016 | 46,154,410 | $ | 2,308 | $ | 207,475 | $ | 5,068 | $ | 304,550 | $ | 519,401 | ||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
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2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (11,316 | ) | $ | (33,842 | ) | $ | (138,521 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 56,992 | 68,259 | 81,406 | |||||||||
Equity in loss of affiliated companies | 14,783 | 13,629 | 11,623 | |||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 7,023 | 11,154 | 70,635 | |||||||||
Gain from sale of salon assets, net | (1,000 | ) | (1,210 | ) | — | |||||||
Loss on write down of inventories | — | — | 854 | |||||||||
Goodwill impairment | — | — | 34,939 | |||||||||
Salon asset impairments | 10,478 | 14,604 | 18,327 | |||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 9,797 | 8,647 | 6,400 | |||||||||
Amortization of debt discount and financing costs | 1,514 | 1,722 | 8,152 | |||||||||
Other non-cash items affecting earnings | 310 | 257 | 224 | |||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities(1): | ||||||||||||
Receivables | (577 | ) | 446 | 5,681 | ||||||||
Inventories | (7,109 | ) | 6,197 | 2,275 | ||||||||
Income tax receivable | 501 | 5,298 | 26,884 | |||||||||
Other current assets | (460 | ) | 3,049 | (5,979 | ) | |||||||
Other assets | (1,133 | ) | (4,480 | ) | (88 | ) | ||||||
Accounts payable | (4,624 | ) | (3,261 | ) | 1,907 | |||||||
Accrued expenses | (15,034 | ) | 8,249 | 3,955 | ||||||||
Other noncurrent liabilities | (5,113 | ) | (4,756 | ) | (11,919 | ) | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 55,032 | 93,962 | 116,755 | |||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | (31,117 | ) | (38,257 | ) | (49,439 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds from sale of assets | 1,740 | 2,986 | 14 | |||||||||
Asset acquisitions, net of cash acquired | — | — | (15 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from loans and investments | — | — | 5,056 | |||||||||
Change in restricted cash | 9,042 | (312 | ) | — | ||||||||
Proceeds from company-owned life insurance policies | 2,948 | — | — | |||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (17,387 | ) | (35,583 | ) | (44,384 | ) | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of fees | — | — | 118,058 | |||||||||
Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations | (2 | ) | (173,751 | ) | (7,059 | ) | ||||||
Repurchase of common stock | (101,035 | ) | (47,888 | ) | — | |||||||
Purchase of noncontrolling interest | (760 | ) | — | — | ||||||||
Dividends paid | — | — | (6,793 | ) | ||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (101,797 | ) | (221,639 | ) | 104,206 | |||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (781 | ) | (3,088 | ) | 914 | |||||||
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (64,933 | ) | (166,348 | ) | 177,491 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents: | ||||||||||||
Beginning of year | 212,279 | 378,627 | 201,136 | |||||||||
End of year | $ | 147,346 | $ | 212,279 | $ | 378,627 | ||||||
(1) | Changes in operating assets and liabilities exclude assets and liabilities sold or acquired. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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1. BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Business Description:
Regis Corporation (the Company) owns, operates and franchises hairstyling and hair care salons throughout the United States (U.S.), the United Kingdom (U.K.), Canada and Puerto Rico. Substantially all of the hairstyling and hair care salons owned and operated by the Company in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico are located in leased space in enclosed mall shopping centers, strip shopping centers or Walmart Supercenters. Franchised salons throughout the U.S. are primarily located in strip shopping centers. Company-owned salons in the U.K. are owned and operated in malls, leading department stores, mass merchants and high-street locations.
Based on the way the chief operating decision maker evaluates the business, the Company has three reportable segments: North American Value, North American Premium and International salons.
Consolidation:
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries after the elimination of intercompany accounts and transactions. All material subsidiaries are wholly owned. The Company consolidated variable interest entities where it has determined it is the primary beneficiary of those entities' operations.
Variable Interest Entities:
The Company has interests in certain privately held entities through arrangements that do not involve voting interests. Such entities, known as a variable interest entity (VIE), are required to be consolidated by its primary beneficiary. The Company evaluates whether or not it is the primary beneficiary for each VIE using a qualitative assessment that considers the VIE's purpose and design, the involvement of each of the interest holders and the risk and benefits of the VIE.
As of June 30, 2016, the Company has one VIE, Roosters MGC International LLC (Roosters), where the Company is the primary beneficiary. The Company owns an 84.0% ownership interest in Roosters. As of June 30, 2016, total assets, total liabilities and total shareholders' equity of Roosters were $7.0, $1.2 and $5.8 million, respectively. Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest in Roosters was immaterial for fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014. Shareholders' equity attributable to the non-controlling interest in Roosters was $0.9 million and $1.9 million as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 and recorded within retained earnings on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
The Company utilized consolidation of variable interest entities guidance to determine whether or not its investment in Empire Education Group, Inc. (EEG) was a VIE, and if so, whether the Company was the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The Company concluded that EEG was not a VIE. The Company accounts for EEG as an equity investment under the voting interest model, as the Company has granted the other shareholder of EEG an irrevocable proxy to vote a certain number of the Company’s shares such that the other shareholder of EEG has voting control of 51.0% of EEG’s common stock, as well as the right to appoint four of the five members of EEG’s Board of Directors.
Use of Estimates:
The preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Cash equivalents consist of investments in short-term, highly liquid securities having original maturities of three months or less, which are made as a part of the Company's cash management activity. The carrying values of these assets approximate their fair market values. The Company primarily utilizes a cash management system with a series of separate accounts consisting of lockbox accounts for receiving cash, concentration accounts that funds are moved to, and several "zero balance" disbursement accounts for funding of payroll and accounts payable. As a result of the Company's cash management system, checks issued, but not presented to the banks for payment, may create negative book cash balances. There were no checks outstanding in excess of related book cash balances at June 30, 2016 and 2015.
The Company has restricted cash primarily related to contractual obligations to collateralize its self-insurance programs. The restricted cash arrangement can be canceled by the Company at any time if substituted with letters of credit. The restricted cash balance is classified within other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
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Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts:
The receivable balance on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet primarily includes credit card receivables and accounts and notes receivable from franchisees. The balance is presented net of an allowance for expected losses (i.e., doubtful accounts), primarily related to receivables from the Company's franchisees. The Company monitors the financial condition of its franchisees and records provisions for estimated losses on receivables when it believes franchisees are unable to make their required payments based on factors such as delinquencies and aging trends.
The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company's best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses related to existing accounts and notes receivables. As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $2.2 and $1.3 million, respectively.
Inventories:
Inventories of finished goods consist principally of hair care products for retail product sales. A portion of inventories are also used for salon services consisting of hair color, hair care products including shampoo and conditioner and hair care treatments including permanents, neutralizers and relaxers. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined on a weighted average cost basis.
Physical inventory counts are performed annually in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year. Product and service inventories are adjusted based on the physical inventory counts. During the fiscal year, cost of retail product sold to salon guests is determined based on the weighted average cost of product sold, adjusted for an estimated shrinkage factor. The cost of product used in salon services is determined by applying estimated percentage of total cost of service to service revenues. These estimates are updated quarterly based on cycle count results, service sales mix, discounting, special promotions and other factors.
The Company has inventory valuation reserves for excess and obsolete inventories, or other factors that may render inventories unmarketable at their historical costs. Estimates of the future demand for the Company's inventory and anticipated changes in formulas and packaging are some of the other factors used by management in assessing the net realizable value of inventories. During fiscal year 2014, the Company recorded inventory write-downs of $0.9 million associated with standardizing plan-o-grams, eliminating retail products and consolidating from four owned-brand product lines to one.
Property and Equipment:
Property and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation of property and equipment is computed using the straight-line method over their estimated useful asset lives (30 to 39 years for buildings, 10 years for improvements and three to ten years for equipment, furniture and software). Depreciation expense was $55.5, $66.6 and $79.7 million in fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
The Company capitalizes both internal and external costs of developing or obtaining computer software for internal use. Costs incurred to develop internal-use software during the application development stage are capitalized, while data conversion, training and maintenance costs associated with internal-use software are expensed as incurred. Estimated useful lives range from five to seven years.
Expenditures for maintenance and repairs and minor renewals and betterments, which do not improve or extend the life of the respective assets, are expensed. All other expenditures for renewals and betterments are capitalized. The assets and related depreciation and amortization accounts are adjusted for property retirements and disposals with the resulting gain or loss included in operating income. Fully depreciated or amortized assets remain in the accounts until retired from service.
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Long-Lived Asset Impairment Assessments, Excluding Goodwill:
The Company assesses the impairment of long-lived assets at the individual salon level, as this is the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of other groups of assets and liabilities, when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of the assets or the asset grouping may not be recoverable. Factors considered in deciding when to perform an impairment review include significant under-performance of an individual salon in relation to expectations, significant economic or geographic trends, and significant changes or planned changes in our use of the assets. Impairment is evaluated based on the sum of undiscounted estimated future cash flows expected to result from use of the long-lived assets that do not recover the carrying values. If the undiscounted estimated cash flows are less than the carrying value of the assets, the Company calculates an impairment charge based on the assets' estimated fair value. The fair value of the long-lived assets is estimated using a discounted cash flow model based on the best information available, including salon level revenues and expenses. Long-lived asset impairment charges are recorded within depreciation and amortization in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Judgments made by management related to the expected useful lives of long-lived assets and the ability to realize undiscounted cash flows in excess of the carrying amounts of such assets are affected by factors such as the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the assets, changes in economic conditions and changes in operating performance. As the ongoing expected cash flows and carrying amounts of long-lived assets are assessed, these factors could cause the Company to realize material impairment charges.
A summary of long-lived asset impairment charges follows:
Fiscal Years | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||
North American Value | $ | 8,393 | $ | 9,612 | $ | 11,714 | ||||||
North American Premium | 1,924 | 4,804 | 5,014 | |||||||||
International | 161 | 188 | 1,599 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 10,478 | $ | 14,604 | $ | 18,327 | ||||||
Goodwill:
As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, the North American Value reporting unit had $417.4 and $419.0 million of goodwill, respectively and the North American Premium and International reporting units had no goodwill. See Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company tests goodwill impairment on an annual basis, during the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter, and between annual tests if an event occurs, or circumstances changes, that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount.
Goodwill impairment test is performed at the reporting unit level, which are the same as the Company’s operating segments. The goodwill test involves a two-step process. The first step is a comparison of the reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the reporting unit’s fair value exceeds its carrying value, no further procedures are required. However, if the reporting unit’s fair value is less than the carrying value, an impairment of goodwill may exist, requiring a second step to measure the amount of impairment loss. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than the recorded goodwill, an impairment charge is recorded for the difference.
In applying the goodwill impairment test, the Company may assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting units is less than its carrying value (“Step 0”). Qualitative factors may include, but are not limited to, economic, market and industry condition, cost factors, and overall financial performance of the reporting unit. If after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines it is “more-likely-than-not” that the carrying value is less than the fair value, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary.
The carrying value of each reporting unit is based on the assets and liabilities associated with the operations of the reporting unit, including allocation of shared or corporate balances among reporting units. Allocations are generally based on the number of salons in each reporting unit as a percent of total company-owned salons.
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For the two-step impairment test, the Company calculates estimated fair values of the reporting units based on discounted future cash flows utilizing estimates in annual revenue, service and product margins, fixed expense rates, allocated corporate overhead, and long-term growth rates for determining terminal value. Where available and as appropriate, comparative market multiples are used in conjunction with the results of the discounted cash flows. The Company periodically engages third-party valuation consultants to assist in evaluating the Company's estimated fair value calculations.
Following is a description of the goodwill impairment analyses for each of the fiscal years:
Fiscal Years 2016 and 2015
During the Company’s annual impairment test, the Company assessed qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting units is less than its carrying value (“Step 0”). The Company determined it is “more-likely-than-not” that the carrying value is less than the fair value. Accordingly, the Company did not perform a two-step quantitative analysis.
Fiscal Year 2014
During the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, the Company redefined its operating segments and goodwill was reallocated to the new reporting units at June 30, 2014. Additionally, the Regis and Promenade reporting units reported lower than projected same-store sales that were unfavorable compared to the Company’s projections used in the fiscal year 2013 annual goodwill impairment test.
Accordingly, during the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, the Company performed interim goodwill impairment tests on its former Regis and Promenade reporting units. The impairment tests resulted in a $34.9 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge on the former Regis reporting unit and no impairment on the former Promenade reporting unit, as its estimated fair value exceeded its carrying value by approximately 12.0%.
As of June 30, 2016, the Company's estimated fair value, as determined by the sum of our reporting units' fair value, reconciled within a reasonable range of our market capitalization, which included an assumed control premium of 25.0%.
Investments In Affiliates:
The Company has equity investments in securities of certain privately held entities. The Company accounts for these investments under the equity or cost method of accounting. Investments accounted for under the equity method are recorded at the amount of the Company's investment and adjusted each period for the Company's share of the investee's income or loss. Investments are reviewed for changes in circumstance or the occurrence of events that suggest the Company's investment may not be recoverable.
The table below summarizes losses recorded by the Company related to its investments:
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Equity losses (1) | $ | (1,829 | ) | $ | (8,975 | ) | $ | (11,623 | ) | |||
Other than temporary impairment | (12,954 | ) | (4,654 | ) | — | |||||||
Total losses | $ | (14,783 | ) | $ | (13,629 | ) | $ | (11,623 | ) | |||
(1) | For fiscal year 2015, includes $6.9 million of expense for a non-cash deferred tax valuation allowance related to EEG. For fiscal year 2014, includes $21.2 million of pretax non-cash impairment charges related to EEG for goodwill and fixed and intangible asset impairments. |
Self-Insurance Accruals:
The Company uses a combination of third party insurance and self-insurance for a number of risks including workers' compensation, health insurance, employment practice liability and general liability claims. The liability represents the Company's estimate of the undiscounted ultimate cost of uninsured claims incurred as of the balance sheet date.
The Company estimates self-insurance liabilities using a number of factors, primarily based on independent third-party actuarially-determined amounts, historical claims experience, estimates of incurred but not reported claims, demographic factors and severity factors.
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Although the Company does not expect the amounts ultimately paid to differ significantly from the estimates, self-insurance accruals could be affected if future claims experience differs significantly from historical trends and actuarial assumptions. For fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded (decreases) increases in expense for changes in estimates related to prior year open policy periods of $(0.8), $0.1 and $(2.0) million, respectively. The Company updates loss projections quarterly and adjusts its liability to reflect updated projections. The updated loss projections consider new claims and developments associated with existing claims for each open policy period. As certain claims can take years to settle, the Company has multiple policy periods open at any point in time.
As of June 30, 2016, the Company had $12.7 and $28.0 million recorded in current liabilities and noncurrent liabilities, respectively, related to the Company's self-insurance accruals. As of June 30, 2015, the Company had $18.3 and $29.9 million recorded in current liabilities and noncurrent liabilities, respectively, related to the Company's self-insurance accruals.
Deferred Rent and Rent Expense:
The Company leases most salon locations under operating leases. Rent expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Tenant improvement allowances funded by landlord incentives, rent holidays and rent escalation clauses which provide for scheduled rent increases during the lease term or for rental payments commencing at a date other than the date of initial occupancy are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations on a straight-line basis over the lease term (including one renewal period if renewal is reasonably assured based on the imposition of an economic penalty for failure to exercise the renewal option). The difference between the rent due under the stated periods of the lease and the straight-line basis is recorded as deferred rent within accrued expenses and other noncurrent liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
For purposes of recognizing incentives and minimum rental expenses on a straight-line basis, the Company uses the date it obtains the legal right to use and control the leased space to begin amortization, which is generally when the Company enters the space and begins to make improvements in preparation of its intended use.
Certain leases provide for contingent rents, which are determined as a percentage of revenues in excess of specified levels. The Company records a contingent rent liability in accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, along with the corresponding rent expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, when specified levels have been achieved or when management determines that achieving the specified levels during the fiscal year is probable.
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue:
Company-owned salon revenues are recognized at the time when the services are provided. Product revenues are recognized when the guest receives and pays for the merchandise. Revenues from purchases made with gift cards are also recorded when the guest takes possession of the merchandise or services are provided. Gift cards issued by the Company are recorded as a liability (deferred revenue) until they are redeemed.
Product sales by the Company to its franchisees are included within product revenues on the Consolidated Statement of Operations and recorded at the time product is shipped to franchise locations.
Franchise revenues primarily include royalties, initial franchise fees and net rental income. Royalties are recognized as revenue in the month in which franchisee services are rendered. The Company recognizes revenue from initial franchise fees at the time franchise locations are opened, as this is generally when the Company has performed all initial services required under the franchise agreement.
Classification of Expenses:
The following discussion provides the primary costs classified in each major expense category:
Cost of service— labor costs related to salon employees, costs associated with our field supervision and the cost of product used in providing service.
Cost of product— cost of product sold to guests, labor costs related to selling retail product and the cost of product sold to franchisees.
Site operating— direct costs incurred by the Company's salons, such as advertising, workers' compensation, insurance, utilities, travel costs associated with our field supervision and janitorial costs.
General and administrative— costs associated with salon training, distribution centers and corporate offices (such as salaries and professional fees), including cost incurred to support franchise operations.
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Consideration Received from Vendors:
The Company receives consideration for a variety of vendor-sponsored programs. These programs primarily include volume rebates and promotion and advertising reimbursements.
With respect to volume rebates, the Company estimates the amount of rebate it will receive and accrues it as a reduction to the cost of inventory over the period in which the rebate is earned based upon historical purchasing patterns and the terms of the volume rebate program. A quarterly analysis is performed in order to ensure the estimated rebate accrued is reasonable and any necessary adjustments are recorded.
Shipping and Handling Costs:
Shipping and handling costs are incurred to store, move and ship product from the Company's distribution centers to company-owned and franchise locations and include an allocation of internal overhead. Such shipping and handling costs related to product shipped to company-owned locations are included in site operating expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Shipping and handling costs related to shipping product to franchise locations totaled $3.6, $3.6 and $3.2 million during fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively and are included within general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Any amounts billed to franchisees for shipping and handling are included in product revenues within the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Advertising:
Advertising costs, including salon collateral material, are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs expensed and included in site operating expenses in fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $35.5, $38.7 and $40.6 million, respectively.
Advertising Funds:
The Company has various franchising programs supporting certain of its franchise salon concepts. Most maintain advertising funds that provide comprehensive advertising and sales promotion support. The Company is required to participate in the advertising funds for company-owned locations under the same salon concept. The Company assists in the administration of the advertising funds. However, a group of individuals consisting of franchisee representatives has control over all of the expenditures and operates the funds in accordance with franchise operating and other agreements.
The Company records advertising expense in the period the company-owned salon makes contributions to the respective advertising fund. During fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, total contributions to the franchise advertising funds totaled $17.5, $18.0 and $18.6 million, respectively.
The Company records all advertising funds as assets and liabilities within the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, approximately $23.3 and $24.1 million, respectively, representing the advertising funds' assets and liabilities were recorded within total assets and total liabilities in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Stock-Based Employee Compensation Plans:
The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense based on the fair value of the awards at the grant date. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award (or to the date a participant becomes eligible for retirement, if earlier). The Company uses option pricing methods that require the input of subjective assumptions, including the expected term, expected volatility, dividend yield and risk-free interest rate.
The Company estimates the likelihood and the rate of achievement for performance sensitive stock-based awards at the end of each reporting period. Changes in the estimated rate of achievement can have a significant effect on the recorded stock-based compensation expense as the effect of a change in the estimated achievement level is recognized in the period the change occurs.
Preopening Expenses:
Non-capital expenditures such as payroll, training costs and promotion incurred prior to the opening of a new location are expensed as incurred.
Sales Taxes:
Sales taxes are recorded on a net basis (rather than as both revenue and an expense) within the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations.
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Income Taxes:
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or income tax returns. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using currently enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is established for any portion of deferred tax assets that are not considered more likely than not to be realized. The Company evaluates all evidence, including recent financial performance, the existence of cumulative year losses and our forecast of future taxable income, to assess the need for a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. While the determination of whether or not to record a valuation allowance is not fully governed by a specific objective test, accounting guidance places significant weight on recent financial performance.
During fiscal year 2015 and 2014, respectively, the Company established a $2.1 million valuation allowance on its Canadian deferred tax assets and an $86.6 million valuation allowance on its U.S. and U.K. deferred tax assets.
The Company assesses the realizability of its deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis and will reverse the valuation allowance and record a tax benefit when the Company generates sufficient sustainable pretax earnings to make the realizability of the deferred tax assets more likely than not.
The Company reserves for unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties related to anticipated tax audit issues in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions based on an estimate of whether additional taxes will be due. If payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be unnecessary, the reversal of these liabilities would result in tax benefits being recognized in the period in which it is determined that the liabilities are no longer necessary. If the estimate of unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties proves to be less than the ultimate assessment, additional expenses would result. Inherent in the measurement of deferred balances are certain judgments and interpretations of tax laws and published guidance with respect to the Company's operations. Income tax expense is primarily the current tax payable for the period and the change during the period in certain deferred tax assets and liabilities.
Net (Loss) Income Per Share:
The Company's basic earnings per share is calculated as net (loss) income divided by weighted average common shares outstanding, excluding unvested outstanding restricted stock awards and restricted stock units. The Company's dilutive earnings per share is calculated as net (loss) income divided by weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding, which includes shares issuable under the Company's stock option plan and long-term incentive plan and dilutive securities. Stock-based awards with exercise prices greater than the average market value of the Company's common stock are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share. While the Company's convertible debt was outstanding, diluted earnings per share would have also reflected the assumed conversion under the convertible debt if the impact was dilutive, along with the exclusion of related interest expense, net of taxes. The impact of the convertible debt was excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share when interest expense per common share obtainable upon conversion was greater than basic earnings per share.
Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Components of comprehensive (loss) income include net (loss) income, foreign currency translation adjustments and recognition of deferred compensation, net of tax within shareholders' equity.
Foreign Currency Translation:
Financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company's international operations are measured using local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at the exchange rates in effect at each fiscal year end. Translation adjustments arising from the use of differing exchange rates from period to period are included in accumulated other comprehensive income within shareholders' equity. Statement of Operations accounts are translated at the average rates of exchange prevailing during the year. During fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, the foreign currency gain (loss) recorded within interest income and other, net in the Consolidated Statement of Operations was $0.3, $(1.3) and $0.1 million, respectively.
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Recent Accounting Standards Adopted by the Company:
Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes
In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued updated guidance requiring all deferred tax assets and liabilities be presented as noncurrent. The Company early adopted this guidance in the second quarter of fiscal 2016, prospectively. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity
In April 2014, the FASB updated the accounting guidance related to the definition of a discontinued operation and related disclosures. The updated accounting guidance defines a discontinued operation as a disposal of a component or a group of components that is to be disposed of or is classified as held for sale and represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. The updated guidance was effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2016. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Accounting Standards Recently Issued But Not Yet Adopted by the Company:
Leases
In February 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance requiring organizations that lease assets to recognize the rights and obligations created by those leases on the consolidated balance sheet. The new standard is effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the new standard will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements but expect this adoption will result in a significant increase in the assets and liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheet.
Stock Compensation
In March 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance simplifying the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities and classification on the consolidated statement of cash flows. The new standard is effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the new standard will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
In May 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance for revenue recognition. The updated accounting guidance provides a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a Company to recognize revenue to depict the exchange for goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive for those goods or services. The guidance also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts. The guidance is effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, with early adoption permitted at the beginning of fiscal year 2018. The standard allows for either full retrospective adoption, meaning the standard is applied to all of the periods presented, or modified retrospective adoption, meaning the standard is applied only to the most current period presented in the financial statements. The Company does not expect the adoption of this new standard to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements and is evaluating the effect this guidance will have on its related disclosures, including the method of adoption.
Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs
In April 2015, the FASB issued updated guidance requiring debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented in the consolidated balance sheet as a direct reduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability. The new standard is effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
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Hair Restoration Centers
On April 9, 2013, the Company sold its Hair Club for Men and Women business (Hair Club). The Company reported Hair Club as discontinued operations. During fiscal year 2014, the Company collected $3.0 million of cash recorded as receivable as of June 30, 2013, of which $2.0 million was a result of the final working capital provision and $1.0 million was excess cash from the transaction completion date.
Trade Secret
On February 16, 2009, the Company sold its Trade Secret salon concept (Trade Secret). The Company reported Trade Secret as a discontinued operation. During fiscal year 2015, the Company recorded expenses of $0.6 million in discontinued operations related to Trade Secret legal fees. During fiscal year 2014, the Company recorded tax benefits of $1.4 million in discontinued operations related to the release of tax reserves associated with the disposition of Trade Secret.
3. OTHER FINANCIAL STATEMENT DATA
The following provides additional information concerning selected balance sheet accounts:
June 30, | ||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
Other current assets: | ||||||||
Prepaids | $ | 30,710 | $ | 33,184 | ||||
Restricted cash | 20,156 | 27,811 | ||||||
Other | 899 | 1,767 | ||||||
$ | 51,765 | $ | 62,762 | |||||
Property and equipment: | ||||||||
Land | $ | 3,864 | $ | 3,864 | ||||
Buildings and improvements | 47,031 | 48,563 | ||||||
Equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements | 694,475 | 748,737 | ||||||
Internal use software | 69,045 | 97,740 | ||||||
Equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements under capital leases | 61,213 | 73,492 | ||||||
875,628 | 972,396 | |||||||
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (636,222 | ) | (689,128 | ) | ||||
Less amortization of equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements under capital leases | (56,085 | ) | (65,111 | ) | ||||
$ | 183,321 | $ | 218,157 | |||||
Accrued expenses: | ||||||||
Payroll and payroll related costs | $ | 74,013 | $ | 79,778 | ||||
Insurance | 15,559 | 21,145 | ||||||
Other | 45,859 | 52,441 | ||||||
$ | 135,431 | $ | 153,364 | |||||
Other noncurrent liabilities: | ||||||||
Deferred income taxes | $ | 100,169 | $ | 91,197 | ||||
Deferred rent | 39,057 | 39,417 | ||||||
Insurance | 28,019 | 29,910 | ||||||
Deferred benefits | 19,490 | 20,710 | ||||||
Other | 14,875 | 16,671 | ||||||
$ | 201,610 | $ | 197,905 | |||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
3. OTHER FINANCIAL STATEMENT DATA (Continued)
The following provides additional information concerning other intangibles, net:
June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted Average Amortization Periods (1) | Cost (2) | Accumulated Amortization (2) | Net | Weighted Average Amortization Periods (1) | Cost (2) | Accumulated Amortization (2) | Net | |||||||||||||||||||||
(In years) | (Dollars in thousands) | (In years) | (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brand assets and trade names | 31 | $ | 8,206 | $ | (3,746 | ) | $ | 4,460 | 32 | $ | 8,415 | $ | (3,551 | ) | $ | 4,864 | ||||||||||||
Franchise agreements | 19 | 9,853 | (7,116 | ) | 2,737 | 19 | 10,093 | (6,934 | ) | 3,159 | ||||||||||||||||||
Lease intangibles | 20 | 14,535 | (8,649 | ) | 5,886 | 20 | 14,601 | (7,960 | ) | 6,641 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other | 21 | 5,748 | (3,646 | ) | 2,102 | 20 | 6,115 | (3,710 | ) | 2,405 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total | 22 | $ | 38,342 | $ | (23,157 | ) | $ | 15,185 | 22 | $ | 39,224 | $ | (22,155 | ) | $ | 17,069 | ||||||||||||
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(1) | All intangible assets have been assigned an estimated finite useful life and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the number of years that approximate their expected period of benefit (ranging from three to 40 years). |
(2) | The change in the gross carrying value and accumulated amortization of other intangible assets partly relates to foreign currency. |
Total amortization expense related to intangible assets during fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014 was approximately $1.5, $1.7 and $1.7 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2016, future estimated amortization expense related to intangible assets is estimated to be:
Fiscal Year | (Dollars in thousands) | ||
2017 | $ | 1,480 | |
2018 | 1,478 | ||
2019 | 1,470 | ||
2020 | 1,468 | ||
2021 | 1,339 | ||
Thereafter | 7,950 | ||
Total | $ | 15,185 | |
The following provides supplemental disclosures of cash flow activity:
Fiscal Years | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Cash paid (received) for: | ||||||||||||
Interest | $ | 7,660 | $ | 12,336 | $ | 21,173 | ||||||
Income taxes, net | 2,237 | (1,371 | ) | (16,266 | ) | |||||||
Noncash investing activities: | ||||||||||||
Unpaid capital expenditures | 6,627 | 5,034 | 6,392 | |||||||||
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The table below contains details related to the Company's goodwill:
June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross Carrying Value (3) | Accumulated Impairment (1) | Net | Gross Carrying Value (3) | Accumulated Impairment (1) | Net | |||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill | $ | 671,054 | $ | (253,661 | ) | $ | 417,393 | $ | 672,614 | $ | (253,661 | ) | $ | 418,953 | ||||||||||
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(1) | The table below contains additional information regarding accumulated impairment losses: |
Fiscal Year | Impairment Charge | Reporting Unit (2) | ||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||
2009 | $ | (41,661 | ) | International | ||
2010 | (35,277 | ) | North American Premium | |||
2011 | (74,100 | ) | North American Value | |||
2012 | (67,684 | ) | North American Premium | |||
2014 | (34,939 | ) | North American Premium | |||
Total | $ | (253,661 | ) | |||
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(2) | See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. |
(3) | The change in the gross carrying value of goodwill relates to foreign currency translation adjustments of $(1.6) and $(6.3) million in fiscal years 2016 and 2015, respectively. All goodwill resides in the Company's North American Value reporting unit. |
5. INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES
Investment in Empire Education Group, Inc.
The Company accounts for its 54.6% ownership interest in EEG as an equity method investment under the voting interest model. As EEG is a significant subsidiary for the fiscal year 2016 financial statements, the separate financial statements of EEG are included subsequent to the Company's financial statements.
The table below summarizes financial information recorded by the Company:
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Fiscal Year | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Equity losses (1) | $ | (1,832 | ) | $ | (8,958 | ) | $ | (14,701 | ) | |||
Other than temporary impairment | (12,954 | ) | (4,654 | ) | — | |||||||
Total losses related to EEG | $ | (14,786 | ) | $ | (13,612 | ) | $ | (14,701 | ) | |||
Investment balance | $ | — | $ | 14,786 | $ | 28,398 | ||||||
(1) | For fiscal year 2015, includes $6.9 million of expense for a non-cash deferred tax valuation allowance related to EEG. For fiscal year 2014, includes $21.2 million of pretax non-cash impairment charges related to EEG for goodwill and fixed and intangible asset impairments. |
The other than temporary impairment charges resulted from EEG's significantly lower financial projections in fiscal years 2016 and 2015 due to continued declines in enrollment, revenue and profitability. The full impairment of the investment follows previous non-cash impairment charges, EEG's impairment of goodwill and its establishment of a deferred tax valuation allowance in prior quarters. While the Company could be responsible for certain liabilities associated with this venture, the Company does not currently expect them to have a material impact on the Company's financial position.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
5. INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES (Continued)
Investment in MY Style
The Company accounts for its 27.1% ownership interest in MY Style as a cost method investment.
During fiscal year 2014, MY Style's parent company, Yamano Holdings Corporation (Yamano), redeemed its Class A and Class B Preferred Stock for $3.1 million. The Company had previously estimated the fair values of the Yamano Class A and Class B Preferred Stock to be negligible and recorded an other than temporary non-cash impairment. The Company reported the gain associated with Yamano's redemption within equity in loss of affiliated companies on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
6. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair value measurements are categorized into one of three levels based on the lowest level of significant input used: Level 1 (unadjusted quoted prices in active markets); Level 2 (observable market inputs available at the measurement date, other than quoted prices included in Level 1); and Level 3 (unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data).
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The fair values of the Company's cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables, accounts payable and debt approximated their carrying values as of June 30, 2016 and 2015. The estimated fair value of the Company's debt is based on Level 2 inputs.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
We measure certain assets, including the Company’s equity method investments, tangible fixed and other assets and goodwill, at fair value on a nonrecurring basis when they are deemed to be other than temporarily impaired. The fair values of the Company’s investments are determined based on valuation techniques using the best information available, and may include quoted market prices, market comparables, and discounted cash flow projections.
The following impairment charges were based on fair values using Level 3 inputs:
Fiscal Year | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Long-lived assets (1) | $ | (10,478 | ) | $ | (14,604 | ) | $ | (18,327 | ) | |||
Investment in EEG (2) | (12,954 | ) | (4,654 | ) | — | |||||||
Goodwill (3) | — | — | (34,939 | ) | ||||||||
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(1) | See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. |
(2) | See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. |
(3) | See Notes 1 and 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. |
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The Company's long-term debt consists of the following:
Interest rate % | ||||||||||||||
Fiscal Years | June 30, | |||||||||||||
Maturity Dates | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | ||||||||||
(fiscal year) | (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||
Senior term notes - 5.75% | 2018 | — | 5.75 | $ | — | $ | 120,000 | |||||||
Senior term notes - 5.50% | 2020 | 5.5 | — | 120,435 | — | |||||||||
Revolving credit facility | 2018 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
Equipment and leasehold notes payable | 2015 - 2016 | 4.90 - 8.75 | 4.90 - 8.75 | — | 2 | |||||||||
120,435 | 120,002 | |||||||||||||
Less current portion (included in accrued expenses) | — | (2 | ) | |||||||||||
Long-term portion | $ | 120,435 | $ | 120,000 | ||||||||||
The debt agreements contain covenants, including limitations on incurrence of debt, granting of liens, investments, merger or consolidation, certain restricted payments and transactions with affiliates. In addition, the Company must adhere to specified fixed charge coverage and leverage ratios. The Company was in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of our financing arrangements as of June 30, 2016.
Convertible Senior Notes
In July 2014, the Company settled its $172.5 million 5.0% convertible senior notes in cash.
Senior Term Notes
In December 2015, the Company exchanged its $120.0 million 5.75% senior notes due December 2017 for $123.0 million 5.5% senior notes due December 2019 (Senior Term Notes). The Senior Term Notes were issued at a $3.0 million discount which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the notes. The Company accounted for this non-cash exchange as a debt modification, as it was with the same lenders and the changes in terms were not considered substantial. Interest on the Senior Term Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The Senior Term Notes rank equally with the Company's existing senior unsecured debt. The Senior Term Notes are unsecured and not guaranteed by any of the Company's subsidiaries or any third party.
The following table contains details related to the Company's Senior Term Notes:
June 30, 2016 | ||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||
Principal amount on the Senior Term Notes | $ | 123,000 | ||
Unamortized debt discount | (2,565 | ) | ||
Net carrying amount of Senior Term Notes | $ | 120,435 | ||
Revolving Credit Facility
In January 2016, the Company amended its revolving credit facility primarily reducing the borrowing capacity from $400.0 to $200.0 million. The revolving credit facility expires in June 2018 and has rates tied to a LIBOR credit spread and a quarterly facility fee on the average daily amount of the facility (whether used or unused). Both the LIBOR credit spread and the facility fee are based on the Company's debt to EBITDA ratio at the end of each fiscal quarter. In addition, the Company may request an increase in revolving credit commitments under the facility of up to $200.0 million under certain circumstances. Events of default under the credit agreement include change of control of the Company and the Company's default with respect to other debt exceeding $10.0 million. As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under this revolving credit facility. Additionally, the Company had outstanding standby letters of credit under the revolving credit facility of $1.6 and $2.1 million at June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, primarily related to its self-insurance program. Unused available credit under the facility at June 30, 2016 and 2015 was $198.4 and $397.9 million, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Operating Leases:
The Company leases most of its company-owned salons and some of its corporate facilities and distribution centers under operating leases. The original terms of the salon leases range from one to 20 years, with many leases renewable for additional five to ten year terms at the option of the Company. For most leases, the Company is required to pay real estate taxes and other occupancy expenses. Rent expense for the Company's international department store salons is based primarily on a percentage of sales.
The Company also leases the premises in which the majority of its franchisees operate and has entered into corresponding sublease arrangements with franchisees. These leases, generally with terms of approximately five years, are expected to be renewed on expiration. All additional lease costs are passed through to the franchisees.
Sublease income was $31.4, $30.9 and $29.5 million in fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Rent expense on premises subleased was $30.9, $30.5 and $29.1 million in fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Rent expense and related rental income on sublease arrangements with franchisees is netted within the rent expense line item on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. In most cases, the amount of rental income related to sublease arrangements with franchisees approximates the amount of rent expense from the primary lease, thereby having no net impact on rent expense or net (loss) income. However, in limited cases, the Company charges a 10.0% mark-up in its sublease arrangements. The net rental income resulting from such arrangements totaled $0.5, $0.4, and $0.4 million for fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and was classified in the royalties and fees caption of the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
The Company has a sublease arrangement for a leased building the Company previously occupied. The aggregate amount of lease payments to be made over the remaining lease term are approximately $5.8 million.
Total rent expense, excluding rent expense on premises subleased to franchisees, includes the following:
Fiscal Years | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Minimum rent | $ | 228,580 | $ | 236,137 | $ | 246,844 | ||||||
Percentage rent based on sales | 8,256 | 8,238 | 7,164 | |||||||||
Real estate taxes and other expenses | 60,435 | 64,750 | 68,254 | |||||||||
$ | 297,271 | $ | 309,125 | $ | 322,262 | |||||||
As of June 30, 2016, future minimum lease payments (excluding percentage rents based on sales) due under existing noncancelable operating leases with remaining terms of greater than one year are as follows:
Fiscal Year | Corporate leases | Franchisee leases | ||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
2017 | $ | 225,782 | $ | 64,839 | ||||
2018 | 175,970 | 55,405 | ||||||
2019 | 130,487 | 44,649 | ||||||
2020 | 88,439 | 31,673 | ||||||
2021 | 46,269 | 18,032 | ||||||
Thereafter | 30,951 | 17,828 | ||||||
Total minimum lease payments | $ | 697,898 | $ | 232,426 | ||||
Contingencies:
The Company is self-insured for most workers' compensation, employment practice liability and general liability. Workers' compensation and general liability losses are subject to per occurrence and aggregate annual liability limitations. The Company is insured for losses in excess of these limitations. The Company is also self-insured for health care claims for eligible participating employees subject to certain deductibles and limitations. The Company determines its liability for claims incurred but not reported on an actuarial basis.
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8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
Litigation and Settlements:
The Company is a defendant in various lawsuits and claims arising out of the normal course of business. Like certain other large retail employers, the Company has been faced with allegations of purported class-wide consumer and wage and hour violations. Litigation is inherently unpredictable and the outcome of these matters cannot presently be determined. Although the actions are being vigorously defended, the Company could in the future incur judgments or enter into settlements of claims that could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations in any particular period.
See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion regarding certain issues that have resulted from the IRS' audit of fiscal year 2010 through 2013. Final resolution of these issues is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position.
9. INCOME TAXES
The components of income (loss) before income taxes are as follows:
Fiscal Years | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes: | ||||||||||||
U.S. | $ | 12,481 | $ | (6,630 | ) | $ | (52,815 | ) | ||||
International | 35 | 1,652 | (2,481 | ) | ||||||||
$ | 12,516 | $ | (4,978 | ) | $ | (55,296 | ) | |||||
The provision for income taxes consists of:
Fiscal Years | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Current: | ||||||||||||
U.S. | $ | 819 | $ | 1,670 | $ | 1,430 | ||||||
International | 1,207 | 1,781 | 890 | |||||||||
Deferred: | ||||||||||||
U.S. | 6,997 | 9,439 | 69,854 | |||||||||
International | 26 | 1,715 | 781 | |||||||||
$ | 9,049 | $ | 14,605 | $ | 72,955 | |||||||
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The provision for income taxes differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the applicable U.S. statutory rate to earnings (loss) before income taxes, as a result of the following:
Fiscal Years | |||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||
U.S. statutory rate (benefit) | 35.0 | % | (35.0 | )% | (35.0 | )% | |||
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit | 5.4 | 3.7 | (0.3 | ) | |||||
Valuation allowance (1) | 66.5 | 362.8 | 161.9 | ||||||
Tax effect of goodwill impairment | — | — | 11.3 | ||||||
Foreign income taxes at other than U.S. rates | 2.5 | 5.3 | 1.4 | ||||||
Officer life insurance | (7.6 | ) | (9.6 | ) | (1.3 | ) | |||
Work Opportunity and Welfare-to-Work Tax Credits | (24.7 | ) | (53.3 | ) | (5.2 | ) | |||
Expiration of capital loss carryforward | — | 9.5 | — | ||||||
Other, net | (4.8 | ) | 10.0 | (0.9 | ) | ||||
72.3 | % | 293.4 | % | 131.9 | % | ||||
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(1) See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The (4.8)% of Other, net in fiscal year 2016 does not include the rate impact of any items in excess of 5% of computed tax.
The 10.0% of Other, net in fiscal year 2015 includes the rate impact of meals and entertainment expense disallowance and miscellaneous items of 6.0% and 4.0%, respectively.
The (0.9)% of Other, net in fiscal year 2014 does not include the rate impact of any items in excess of 5% of computed tax.
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The components of the net deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
June 30, | ||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
Deferred tax assets: | ||||||||
Deferred rent | $ | 14,542 | $ | 14,561 | ||||
Payroll and payroll related costs | 27,066 | 27,646 | ||||||
Net operating loss carryforwards | 22,433 | 17,946 | ||||||
Tax credit carryforwards | 30,386 | 25,296 | ||||||
Inventories | 2,369 | 2,684 | ||||||
Accrued advertising | 3,076 | 4,853 | ||||||
Insurance | 4,285 | 6,779 | ||||||
Other | 7,891 | 6,329 | ||||||
Subtotal | $ | 112,048 | $ | 106,094 | ||||
Valuation allowance | (110,046 | ) | (103,240 | ) | ||||
Total deferred tax assets | $ | 2,002 | $ | 2,854 | ||||
Deferred tax liabilities: | ||||||||
Fixed assets | $ | — | $ | (2,372 | ) | |||
Goodwill and intangibles | (95,451 | ) | (87,383 | ) | ||||
Other | (6,720 | ) | (6,309 | ) | ||||
Total deferred tax liabilities | $ | (102,171 | ) | $ | (96,064 | ) | ||
Net deferred tax liability | $ | (100,169 | ) | $ | (93,210 | ) | ||
At June 30, 2016, the Company has tax effected federal, state, Canada and U.K. net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $15.3, $5.4, $1.1 and $0.6 million, respectively. The federal loss carryforward will expire from fiscal years 2034 to 2036. The state loss carryforwards will expire from fiscal years 2017 to 2036. The Canada loss carryforward will expire in fiscal years 2035 and 2036. The U.K. loss carryforward has no expiration.
The Company's tax credit carryforward of $30.4 million consists of $28.4 million that will expire from fiscal years 2028 to 2036, $0.5 million that will expire from fiscal years 2020 to 2026 and $1.5 million of carryforward that has no expiration date.
As of June 30, 2016, undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries of approximately $11.2 million were considered to have been reinvested indefinitely and, accordingly, the Company has not provided for U.S. income taxes on such earnings. It is not practicable for the Company to determine the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liabilities on these indefinitely reinvested earnings.
The Company files tax returns and pays tax primarily in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Luxembourg as well as states, cities, and provinces within these jurisdictions. The Company’s U.S. federal income tax returns for fiscal year 2010 through 2013 have been examined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and are moving to the IRS Appeals Division for outstanding IRS proposed audit adjustments. The Company believes its income tax positions and deductions will be sustained and will continue to vigorously defend such positions. All earlier tax years are closed to examination. With limited exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to state and international income tax examination by tax authorities for years before 2011.
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A rollforward of the unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
Fiscal Years | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Balance at beginning of period | $ | 1,496 | $ | 1,468 | $ | 10,015 | ||||||
Additions (reductions) based on tax positions related to the current year | 138 | 37 | (2,114 | ) | ||||||||
Additions (reductions) based on tax positions of prior years | 170 | 352 | (505 | ) | ||||||||
Reductions on tax positions related to the expiration of the statute of limitations | (207 | ) | (361 | ) | (994 | ) | ||||||
Settlements | (240 | ) | — | (4,934 | ) | |||||||
Balance at end of period | $ | 1,357 | $ | 1,496 | $ | 1,468 | ||||||
If the Company were to prevail on all unrecognized tax benefits recorded, a benefit of approximately $0.9 million would be recorded in the effective tax rate. Interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits are recorded within income tax expense. During the fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, we recorded interest and penalties of approximately $0.1 million as additions to the accrual net of the respective reversal of previously accrued interest and penalties. As of June 30, 2016, the Company had accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits of $1.1 million. This amount is not included in the gross unrecognized tax benefits noted above.
It is reasonably possible the amount of the unrecognized tax benefit with respect to certain of our unrecognized tax positions will increase or decrease during the next fiscal year. However, an estimate of the amount or range of the change cannot be made at this time.
10. BENEFIT PLANS
Regis Retirement Savings Plan:
The Company maintains a defined contribution 401(k) plan, the Regis Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). The RRSP is a defined contribution profit sharing plan with a 401(k) feature that is intended to qualify under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) and is subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA").
The 401(k) portion of the RRSP is cash or deferred arrangement intended to qualify under section 401(k) of the Code and under which eligible employees may elect to contribute a percentage of their eligible compensation. Employees who are 18 years of age or older and who were not highly compensated employees as defined by the Code during the preceding RRSP year are eligible to participate in the RRSP commencing with the first day of the month following their completion of one month of service.
The discretionary employer contribution profit sharing portion of the RRSP is a noncontributory defined contribution component covering full-time and part-time employees of the Company who have at least one year of eligible service, defined as 1,000 hours of service during the RRSP year, are employed by the Company on the last day of the RRSP year and are employed at Salon Support, distribution centers, as field leaders, artistic directors or consultants, and that are not highly compensated employees as defined by the Code. Participants' interest in the noncontributory defined contribution component become 20.0% vested after completing two years of service with vesting increasing 20.0% for each additional year of service, and with participants becoming fully vested after six full years of service.
Nonqualified Deferred Salary Plan:
The Company maintains a Nonqualified Deferred Salary Plan (Executive Plan), which covers Company officers and all other employees who are highly compensated as defined by the Code. The discretionary employer contribution portion of the Executive Plan is a profit sharing component in which a participants interest becomes 20.0% vested after completing two years of service with vesting increasing 20.0% for each additional year of service, and with participants becoming fully vested after six full years of service. Certain participants within the Executive Plan also receive a matching contribution from the Company.
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10. BENEFIT PLANS (Continued)
Regis Individual Secured Retirement Plan (RiSRP):
The Company maintains a Regis Individual Secured Retirement Plan (RiSRP), pursuant to which eligible employees may use post-tax dollars to purchase life insurance benefits. Salon Support employees at the director level and above, as well as regional vice presidents, are eligible to participate. The Company may make discretionary contributions on behalf of participants within the RiSRP, which may be calculated as a matching contribution. The participant is the owner of the life insurance policy under the RiSRP.
Stock Purchase Plan:
The Company has an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) available to qualifying employees. Under the terms of the ESPP, eligible employees may purchase the Company's common stock through payroll deductions. The Company contributes an amount equal to 15.0% of the purchase price of the stock to be purchased on the open market and pays all expenses of the ESPP and its administration, not to exceed an aggregate contribution of $11.8 million. As of June 30, 2016, the Company's cumulative contributions to the ESPP totaled $10.3 million.
Deferred Compensation Contracts:
The Company has unfunded deferred compensation contracts covering certain current and former key executives. Effective June 30, 2012, these contracts were amended and the benefits were frozen.
Expense associated with the deferred compensation contracts included in general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations totaled $0.2, $0.4 and $0.9 million for fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
The table below presents the projected benefit obligation of these deferred compensation contracts in the Consolidated Balance Sheet:
June 30, | ||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
Current portion (included in accrued liabilities) | $ | 1,353 | $ | 2,845 | ||||
Long-term portion (included in other noncurrent liabilities) | 5,898 | 5,853 | ||||||
$ | 7,251 | $ | 8,698 | |||||
The accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the deferred compensation contracts, consisting of primarily unrecognized actuarial income, was $0.5 and $0.7 million at June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
The Company had previously agreed to pay the former Vice Chairman an annual amount for the remainder of his life. Additionally, the Company has a survivor benefit plan for the former Vice Chairman's spouse. In October 2013, the former Vice Chairman passed away and the Company began paying survivor benefits to his spouse. At this time, the Company reduced the accrual for future obligations to account for the reduction in benefits to the survivor. In connection with the passing of the former Vice Chairman, the Company received $5.8 million in life insurance proceeds. The Company recorded a gain of $1.0 million recorded in general and administrative in the Consolidated Statement of Operations associated with the proceeds. Estimated associated costs (benefits) included in general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations totaled $0.2, $0.8 and $(2.1) million for fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Related obligations totaled $3.0 and $3.3 million at June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, with $0.5 million within accrued expenses at June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively and the remainder included in other noncurrent liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
In connection with the passing of two former employees in January 2016, the Company received $2.9 million in life insurance proceeds. The Company recorded a gain of $1.2 million in general and administrative in the Consolidated Statement of Operations associated with the proceeds.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
10. BENEFIT PLANS (Continued)
Compensation expense included in (loss) income before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliated companies related to the aforementioned plans, excluding amounts paid for expenses and administration of the plans included the following:
Fiscal Years | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Executive plans | $ | 289 | $ | 224 | $ | 203 | ||||||
ESPP | 307 | 325 | 347 | |||||||||
Deferred compensation contracts | 402 | 1,195 | 1,641 | |||||||||
11. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The Company’s basic earnings per share is calculated as net income (loss) divided by weighted average common shares outstanding, excluding unvested outstanding restricted stock awards, RSUs and PSUs. The Company’s diluted earnings per share is calculated as net income divided by weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding, which includes shares issued under the Company’s stock-based compensation plans. Stock-based awards with exercise prices greater than the average market price of the Company’s common stock are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share. In fiscal year 2015, the Company’s diluted earnings per share would have reflected the assumed conversion under the Company’s convertible debt, if the impact was dilutive, along with the exclusion of interest expense, net of taxes.
For fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, 446,992, 251,763, and 119,750, respectively, of common stock equivalents of potentially dilutive common stock were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation due to the net loss from continuing operations.
The computation of weighted average shares outstanding, assuming dilution, excluded the following shares as they were not dilutive:
Fiscal Year | |||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||
Equity-based compensation awards | 2,133,675 | 1,948,507 | 1,799,352 | ||||||
Shares from convertible debt | — | 465,055 | 11,307,605 | ||||||
12. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company grants long-term equity-based awards under the Amended and Restated 2004 Long Term Incentive Plan (the "2004 Plan"). The 2004 Plan provides for the granting of nonqualified stock options, equity-based stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock awards (RSAs), restricted stock units (RSUs) and stock-settled performance share units (PSUs), as well as cash-based performance grants, to employees and non-employee directors of the Company. Under the 2004 Plan, a maximum of 6,750,000 shares were approved for issuance. In October 2013, the 2004 Plan was amended to limit the aggregate RSAs, RSUs and PSUs that are available for grant to 3,465,701. As of June 30, 2016, a maximum of 1,931,279 shares of RSAs, RSUs and PSUs were available for grant under the 2004 Plan. All unvested awards are subject to forfeiture in the event of termination of employment, unless accelerated. SAR and RSU awards granted subsequent to July 1, 2012 generally include various acceleration terms for participants aged sixty-two years or older or who are aged fifty-five or older and have fifteen years of continuous service.
The Company also has outstanding stock options under the 2000 Stock Option Plan (the "2000 Plan"), although the plan terminated in 2010 and no additional awards have since been or will be made under the 2000 Plan. The 2000 Plan allowed the Company to grant both incentive and nonqualified stock options and replaced the Company's 1991 Stock Option Plan.
Under the 2004 Plan and the 2000 Plan, stock-based awards are granted at an exercise price or initial value equal to the fair market value on the date of grant.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
12. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)
Using the fair value of each grant on the date of grant, the weighted average fair values per stock-based compensation award granted during fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
Stock options & SARs | $ | 3.51 | $ | 6.16 | $ | 6.00 | ||||||
RSAs & RSUs | 11.18 | 15.95 | 15.50 | |||||||||
PSUs | 12.11 | 15.15 | 15.73 | |||||||||
The fair value of SARs granted are estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton (BSM) option valuation model. The significant assumptions used in determining the estimated fair value of SARs granted during fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||
Risk-free interest rate | 1.71% | 1.53 - 1.84% | 1.67 - 1.96% | |||
Expected term (in years) | 6.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 | |||
Expected volatility | 30.00% | 38.00 - 44.00% | 44.00% | |||
Expected dividend yield | 0% | 0% | 1.52 - 1.61% | |||
The risk free rate of return is determined based on the U.S. Treasury rates approximating the expected life of the stock options and SARs granted. Expected volatility is established based on historical volatility of the Company's stock price. Estimated expected life was based on an analysis of historical stock options granted data which included analyzing grant activity including grants exercised, expired and canceled. The expected dividend yield is determined based on the Company's annual dividend amount as a percentage of the strike price at the time of the grant. The Company uses historical data to estimate pre-vesting forfeiture rates.
Stock-based compensation expense recorded in G&A was as follows:
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
SARs & stock options | $ | 2,774 | $ | 2,652 | $ | 2,145 | ||||||
RSAs, RSUs, & PSUs | 7,023 | 5,995 | 4,255 | |||||||||
Total stock-based compensation expense | $ | 9,797 | $ | 8,647 | $ | 6,400 | ||||||
Stock Appreciation Rights & Stock Options:
SARs and stock options granted under the 2004 Plan and 2000 Plan generally vest ratably over a three to five years period on each of the annual grant date anniversaries and expire ten years from the grant date. SARs granted subsequent to fiscal year 2012 vest ratably over a three year period with the exception of the January 2015 grant which vests entirely after five years and expires seven years from the grant date.
Activity for all of our outstanding SARs and stock options is as follows:
Shares (in thousands) | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
SARs | Stock Options | ||||||||||||||||
Outstanding balance at June 30, 2015 | 1,755 | 179 | $ | 19.16 | 6.9 | $ | 287 | ||||||||||
Granted | 690 | — | 10.84 | ||||||||||||||
Forfeited/Expired | (234 | ) | (81 | ) | 21.24 | ||||||||||||
Exercised | (2 | ) | — | 15.50 | |||||||||||||
Outstanding balance at June 30, 2016 | 2,209 | 98 | $ | 16.39 | 7.0 | $ | 1,043 | ||||||||||
Exercisable at June 30, 2016 | 832 | 98 | $ | 18.81 | 5.7 | $ | — | ||||||||||
Unvested awards, net of estimated forfeitures | 1,305 | — | $ | 14.84 | 7.8 | $ | 985 | ||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
12. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)
The total cash proceeds and income tax benefit associated with the exercise of SARs and stock options during fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014 were immaterial. As of June 30, 2016, there was $3.7 million of unrecognized expense related to SARs and stock options that is to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.4 years.
Restricted Stock Awards & Restricted Stock Units:
RSAs and RSUs granted to employees under the 2004 Plan generally vest ratably over a three to five year period on each of the annual grant date anniversaries or vest entirely after a three or five year period. In addition, the Chief Executive Officer has an outstanding RSU grant that vests upon the achievement of a specified value for the Company's stock over a specified period of time. RSUs granted to non-employee directors under the 2004 Plan generally vest in equal monthly amounts over a one year period from the Company's previous annual shareholder meeting date and distributions are deferred until the director's board service ends.
Activity for all of our RSAs and RSUs is as follows:
Shares/Units (in thousands) | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) | ||||||||||||
RSAs | RSUs | |||||||||||||
Outstanding balance at June 30, 2015 | 133 | 809 | $ | 15.86 | $ | 14,830 | ||||||||
Granted | — | 308 | 11.18 | |||||||||||
Forfeited | — | (47 | ) | 13.58 | ||||||||||
Vested | (11 | ) | (162 | ) | 15.88 | |||||||||
Outstanding balance at June 30, 2016 | 122 | 908 | $ | 14.91 | $ | 12,825 | ||||||||
Vested at June 30, 2016 | — | 153 | $ | 15.45 | $ | 1,920 | ||||||||
Unvested awards, net of estimated forfeitures | 121 | 709 | $ | 14.90 | $ | 10,328 | ||||||||
As of June 30, 2016, there was $6.1 million of unrecognized expense related to RSAs and RSUs that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years.
Performance Share Units:
PSUs represent shares potentially issuable in the future. Issuance is based upon the relative achievement of the Company's performance goals. If earned upon achievement of the performance criteria, PSUs vest three years from the grant date.
Activity for all of our PSUs is as follows:
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Shares/Units (in thousands) | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)(1) | |||||||||
PSUs | |||||||||||
Outstanding balance at June 30, 2015 | 299 | $ | 15.28 | $ | 5,020 | ||||||
Granted | 414 | 12.11 | |||||||||
Forfeited | (140 | ) | 15.02 | ||||||||
Vested | (17 | ) | 15.11 | ||||||||
Outstanding balance at June 30, 2016 | 556 | $ | 13.00 | $ | 7,679 | ||||||
Vested at June 30, 2016 | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||
Unvested awards, net of estimated forfeitures | 507 | $ | 12.97 | $ | 7,114 | ||||||
(1) | Includes actual or expected payout rates as set forth in the performance criteria. |
PSUs granted in fiscal years 2016 and 2015 were earned. As of June 30, 2016, there was $3.5 million of expense related to the fiscal 2016 and 2015 PSUs that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years.
During fiscal year 2014, the Company granted PSUs which were not earned during the performance period.
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Authorized Shares and Designation of Preferred Class:
The Company has 100 million shares of capital stock authorized, par value $0.05, of which all outstanding shares, and shares available under the Stock Option Plans, have been designated as common.
In addition, 250,000 shares of authorized capital stock have been designated as Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock"). None of the Preferred Stock has been issued.
Shareholders' Rights Plan:
The Company has a shareholders' rights plan pursuant to which one preferred share purchase right is held by shareholders for each outstanding share of common stock. The rights become exercisable only following the acquisition by a person or group, without the prior consent of the Board of Directors, of 20.0% or more of the Company's voting stock, or following the announcement of a tender offer or exchange offer to acquire an interest of 20.0% or more. If the rights become exercisable, they entitle all holders, except the takeover bidder, to purchase one one-thousandth of a share of Preferred Stock at an exercise price of $140, subject to adjustment, or in lieu of purchasing the Preferred Stock, to purchase for the same exercise price common stock of the Company (or in certain cases common stock of an acquiring company) having a market value of twice the exercise price of a right.
Share Repurchase Program:
In May 2000, the Company's Board of Directors (Board) approved a stock repurchase program with no stated expiration date. Originally, the program authorized up to $50.0 million to be expended for the repurchase of the Company's stock. The Board elected to increase this maximum to $100.0 million in August 2003, to $200.0 million in May 2005, to $300.0 million in April 2007, to $350.0 million in April 2015, to $400.0 million in September 2015, and to $450.0 million in January 2016. All repurchased shares become authorized but unissued shares of the Company. The timing and amounts of any repurchases depends on many factors, including the market price of the common stock and overall market conditions. As of June 30, 2016, 18.4 million shares have been cumulatively repurchased for $390.0 million, and $60.0 million remained outstanding under the approved stock repurchase program.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income are as follows:
June 30, | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation | $ | 4,573 | $ | 8,849 | $ | 22,364 | ||||||
Unrealized gain on deferred compensation contracts | 495 | 657 | 287 | |||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | $ | 5,068 | $ | 9,506 | $ | 22,651 | ||||||
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Segment information is prepared on the same basis the chief operating decision maker reviews financial information for operational decision-making purposes. The Company has three operating segments: North American Value, North American Premium and International.
The North American Value reportable operating segment is comprised of 8,280 company-owned and franchised salons located mainly in strip center locations and Walmart Supercenters. North American Value salons offer high quality, convenient and value priced hair care and beauty services and retail products. SmartStyle, Supercuts, MasterCuts, Cost Cutters and other regional trade names operating in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico are generally within the North American Value segment.
The North American Premium reportable operating segment is comprised of 680 company-owned salons primarily in mall-based locations. North American Premium salons offer upscale hair care and beauty services and retail products at reasonable prices. This segment operates in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico and primarily includes the Regis salons concept, among other trade names.
The International reportable operating segment is comprised of 328 company-owned salons located in malls, department stores and high-traffic locations. International salons offer a full range of custom hair care and beauty services and retail products. This segment operates in the United Kingdom primarily under the Supercuts, Regis and Sassoon concepts.
Financial information concerning the Company's reportable operating segments is shown in the following table:
Fiscal Years | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||||||
North American Value salons | $ | 1,395,339 | $ | 1,403,419 | $ | 1,430,083 | ||||||
North American Premium salons | 283,438 | 309,600 | 333,858 | |||||||||
International salons | 112,092 | 124,268 | 128,496 | |||||||||
$ | 1,790,869 | $ | 1,837,287 | $ | 1,892,437 | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense: | ||||||||||||
North American Value salons | $ | 46,676 | $ | 56,832 | $ | 66,038 | ||||||
North American Premium salons | 7,892 | 13,094 | 15,859 | |||||||||
International salons | 2,843 | 3,148 | 5,227 | |||||||||
Total segment depreciation and amortization expense | 57,411 | 73,074 | 87,124 | |||||||||
Unallocated Corporate | 10,059 | 9,789 | 12,609 | |||||||||
$ | 67,470 | $ | 82,863 | $ | 99,733 | |||||||
Operating income (loss): | ||||||||||||
North American Value salons | $ | 130,016 | $ | 122,597 | $ | 117,832 | ||||||
North American Premium salons(1) | (12,796 | ) | (14,238 | ) | (46,419 | ) | ||||||
International salons | (1,882 | ) | 313 | (3,076 | ) | |||||||
Total segment operating income | 115,338 | 108,672 | 68,337 | |||||||||
Unallocated Corporate | (97,724 | ) | (105,141 | ) | (103,295 | ) | ||||||
Operating income (loss) | 17,614 | 3,531 | (34,958 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense | (9,317 | ) | (10,206 | ) | (22,290 | ) | ||||||
Interest income and other, net | 4,219 | 1,697 | 1,952 | |||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliated companies | $ | 12,516 | $ | (4,978 | ) | $ | (55,296 | ) | ||||
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(1) | Included in the North American Premium salons segment's operating loss for fiscal year 2014 is a goodwill impairment charge of $34.9 million. |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
14. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)
The Company's chief operating decision maker does not evaluate reportable segments using assets and capital expenditure information.
Total revenues and property and equipment, net associated with business operations in the U.S. and all other countries in aggregate were as follows:
June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Revenues | Property and Equipment, Net | Total Revenues | Property and Equipment, Net | Total Revenues | Property and Equipment, Net | |||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. | $ | 1,563,023 | $ | 167,613 | $ | 1,585,672 | $ | 198,471 | $ | 1,626,794 | $ | 240,460 | ||||||||||||
Other countries | 227,846 | 15,708 | 251,615 | 19,686 | 265,643 | 26,078 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,790,869 | $ | 183,321 | $ | 1,837,287 | $ | 218,157 | $ | 1,892,437 | $ | 266,538 | ||||||||||||
15. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
Refer to Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Part II, Item 7 in this Form 10-K for explanations of items which impacted fiscal years 2016 and 2015 revenues, operating and net (loss) income.
Summarized quarterly data for fiscal years 2016 and 2015 follows:
Quarter Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
September 30 | December 31 | March 31(a) | June 30(a) | Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 450,130 | $ | 450,467 | $ | 442,565 | $ | 447,707 | $ | 1,790,869 | ||||||||||
Cost of service and product revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization | 260,804 | 267,056 | 260,046 | 259,623 | 1,047,529 | |||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 4,276 | (2,883 | ) | 5,621 | 10,600 | 17,614 | ||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income(b) | (808 | ) | (13,986 | ) | (2,084 | ) | 5,562 | (11,316 | ) | |||||||||||
Net (loss) income per basic and diluted share(d) | (0.02 | ) | (0.29 | ) | (0.04 | ) | 0.12 | (0.23 | ) | |||||||||||
Quarter Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
September 30 | December 31 | March 31 | June 30 | Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 464,551 | $ | 455,887 | $ | 453,960 | $ | 462,889 | $ | 1,837,287 | ||||||||||
Cost of service and product revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization | 268,664 | 268,049 | 261,947 | 264,615 | 1,063,275 | |||||||||||||||
Operating (loss) income | (754 | ) | (671 | ) | 5,402 | (446 | ) | 3,531 | ||||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations(b) | (9,843 | ) | (16,663 | ) | (4,763 | ) | (1,943 | ) | (33,212 | ) | ||||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations(c) | — | — | — | (630 | ) | (630 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net loss(b)(c) | (9,843 | ) | (16,663 | ) | (4,763 | ) | (2,573 | ) | (33,842 | ) | ||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations per share, basic and diluted(d) | (0.18 | ) | (0.30 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.60 | ) | ||||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations per share, basic and diluted | — | — | — | (0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net loss per basic and diluted share(d) | (0.18 | ) | (0.30 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.62 | ) | ||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
15. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) (Continued)
(a) | During the third quarter of fiscal year 2016, the Company recorded a cumulative adjustment to correct prior period errors that related to the overstatement of interest expense, insurance expense and telephone expense, and the understatement of depreciation expense in prior periods. The impact of these items on the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations decreased interest expense by $0.6 million, decreased site operating expenses by $0.5 million, increased depreciation expense by $0.3 million, and decreased net loss by $0.8 million. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016, the Company recorded an adjustment to correct an error related to the overstatement of depreciation expense in prior periods. The impact of this item on the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations decreased depreciation expense and net loss by $1.1 million. Because these errors were not material to the Company's consolidated financial statements for any prior periods, the respective quarter, or fiscal year, the Company recorded adjustments to correct the errors during each respective quarter for fiscal 2016. |
(b) | During the second quarter of fiscal year 2016, the Company recorded a $13.0 million other than temporary impairment charge on its investment in EEG. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2015, the Company recorded a $4.7 million other than temporary impairment charge and $6.9 million of its share of a deferred tax valuation allowance on its investment in EEG. |
(c) | During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015, the Company recorded expenses of $0.6 million in discontinued operations related to legal fees related to Trade Secret. |
(d) | Total is an annual recalculation; line items calculated quarterly may not sum to total. |
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management, with the participation of the CEO and CFO, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-5(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act), at the end of the period. Based on their evaluation, our CEO and CFO, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2016.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act. Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the CEO and the CFO, we carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2016 using the criteria established in "Internal Control-Integrated Framework " (2013), issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based upon this evaluation, management concluded the Company's internal controls over financial reporting were effective as of June 30, 2016 based on those criteria.
The effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2016 has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears in Item 8.
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
The material weakness identified in the 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K was remediated as of June 30, 2016 through the completion of the actions described in Item 9A of the 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K. There have been no changes in
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our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B. Other Information
None.
PART III
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Information regarding the Directors of the Company and Exchange Act Section 16(a) filings will be set forth in the sections titled "Item 1—Election of Directors", "Corporate Governance" and "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" of the Company's 2016 Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference. The information required by Item 401 of Regulation S-K regarding the Company's executive officers is included under "Executive Officers" in Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Additionally, information regarding the Company's audit committee and audit committee financial expert, as well nominating committee functions, will be set forth in the section titled "Committees of the Board" and shareholder communications with directors will be set forth in the section titled "Communications with the Board" of the Company's 2016 Proxy Statement, and are incorporated herein by reference.
The Company has adopted a code of ethics, known as the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics that applies to all employees, including the Company's chief executive officer, chief financial officer, directors and executive officers. The Code of Business Conduct & Ethics is available on the Company's website at www.regiscorp.com, under the heading "Corporate Governance - Policies and Disclosures" (within the "Investor Information" section). The Company intends to disclose any substantive amendments to, or waivers from, its Code of Business Conduct & Ethics on its website or in a report on Form 8-K. In addition, the charters of the Company's Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines may be found in the same section of the Company's website. Copies of any of these documents are available upon request to any shareholder of the Company by writing to the Company's Secretary at Regis Corporation, 7201 Metro Boulevard, Edina, Minnesota 55439.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Information about executive and director compensation will be set forth in the section titled "Executive Compensation" of the Company's 2016 Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Information regarding the Company's equity compensation plans will be set forth in the section titled "Equity Compensation Plan Information" and information regarding the beneficial ownership of the Company will be set forth in the section titled "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Holders and Management" of the Company's 2016 Proxy Statement, and are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Information regarding certain relationships and related transactions will be set forth in the section titled "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" of the Company's 2016 Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference. Information regarding director independence will be set forth in the section titled "Corporate Governance—Director Independence" of the Company's 2016 Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
A description of the fees paid to the independent registered public accounting firm will be set forth in the section titled "Item 5—Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" of the Company's 2016 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
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PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(b) | (1). All financial statements: |
Consolidated Financial Statements filed as part of this report are listed under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
(c) | Exhibits: |
The exhibits listed in the accompanying index are filed as part of this report. Except where otherwise indicated below, the SEC file number for each report and registration statement from which the exhibits are incorporated by reference is 1-12725. There are no financial statement schedules included with this filing for the reason they are not applicable, not required or the information is included in the financial statements or notes thereto.
Exhibit Number/Description
3(a) | Election of the Company to become governed by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 302A and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company, dated March 11, 1983; Articles of Amendment to Restated Articles of Incorporation, dated October 29, 1984; Articles of Amendment to Restated Articles of Incorporation, dated August 14, 1987; Articles of Amendment to Restated Articles of Incorporation, dated October 21, 1987; Articles of Amendment to Restated Articles of Incorporation, dated November 20, 1996; Articles of Amendment to Restated Articles of Incorporation, dated July 25, 2000; Articles of Amendment to Restated Articles of Incorporation, dated October 22, 2013. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(a) of the Company's Report on 10-K/A filed on September 26, 2014.) | |
3(b) | By-Laws of the Company. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed on October 31, 2006.) | |
3(c) | Certificate of the Voting Powers, Designations, Preferences and Relative Participating, Optional and Other Special Rights and Qualifications, Limitations or Restrictions of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of the Company. (Attached as Exhibit A to the Rights Agreement dated December 26, 2006, and incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 of the Company's Registration Statement on Form 8-A12B filed on December 26, 2006.) | |
4(a) | Shareholder Rights Agreement, dated December 23, 1996, between the Company and Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A. as Rights Agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 of the Company's Report on Form 8-A12G filed on February 4, 1997 (File No. 000-11230).) | |
4(b) | Rights Agreement, dated December 26, 2006, between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Rights Agent, and Form of Right Certificate attached as Exhibit B to the Rights Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 1 and 3 of the Company's Registration Statement on Form 8-A12B, filed on December 26, 2006.) | |
4(c) | Amendment No. 1, dated as of October 29, 2008, to Rights Agreement, dated December 26, 2006, between Regis Corporation and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to the Company’s Form 8-A12B/A filed on October 29, 2008.) | |
4(d) | Amendment No. 2, dated as of June 13, 2013, to Rights Agreement, dated December 26, 2006, between Regis Corporation and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 8-A12B/A filed on June 19, 2013.) | |
4(e) | Form of Stock Certificate. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 40142).) | |
4(f) | Indenture dated November 27, 2013 by and between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A, as Trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed December 4, 2013.) | |
4(g) | Indenture dated December 1, 2015 by and between Regis Corporation and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed on December 4, 2015.) | |
10(a)* | Short Term Incentive Compensation Plan, effective August 19, 2014. (Incorporated by reference to Appendix A of the Company's Proxy Statement on Definitive Form 14A filed on September 10, 2014, for the year ended June 30, 2014.) | |
10(b)* | Regis Corporation Executive Retirement Savings Plan Adoption Agreement and Trust Agreement, dated November 15, 2008 between the Company and Fidelity Management Trust Company (The CORPORATE Plan for Retirement EXECUTIVE PLAN basic plan document is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(c) to the Company's Report on Form 10-K filed on August 29, 2007, for the year ended June 30, 2007). (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q filed February 9, 2009.) | |
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10(c)* | Employment Agreement, dated August 31, 2012, between the Company and Daniel J. Hanrahan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q filed November 9, 2012.) | |
10(d)* | Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated January 13, 2015, between the Company and Daniel J. Hanrahan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(b) of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q filed January 29, 2015.) | |
10(e)* | Employment Agreement, dated November 28, 2012, between the Company and Steven M. Spiegel. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q filed February 4, 2013.) | |
10(f)* | Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement, dated June 30, 2016, between the Company and Steven M. Spiegel. | |
10(g)* | Form of Amended and Restated Senior Officer Employment and Deferred Compensation Agreement, dated August 31, 2012, between the Company and certain senior executive officers. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(b) of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q filed November 9, 2012.) | |
10(h)* | Employment Agreement, dated November 11, 2013, between the Company and Jim B. Lain. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(c) of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q filed February 3, 2014.) | |
10(i)* | Employment Agreement, dated October 21, 2013, between the Company and Carmen Thiede. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(b) of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q filed February 3, 2014.) | |
10(j)* | Employment Agreement, dated December 15, 2014, between the Company and Annette Miller. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q filed January 29, 2015.) | |
10(k)* | Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated May 1, 2015, between the Company and Andrew Dulka. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(k) of the Company’s Report on Form 10-K filed August 28, 2015.) | |
10(l)* | Amended and Restated 2004 Long Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated effective October 22, 2013. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed on October 11, 2013.) | |
10(m)* | Amendment to the Amended and Restated 2004 Long Term Incentive Plan, effective August 29, 2014. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(b) of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q filed November 4, 2014.) | |
10(n) | Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated June 11, 2013, among the Company, and various financial institutions party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender, and Issuer, Bank of America, as Syndication Agent, and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., U.S. Bank National Association, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Documentation Agents. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed June 14, 2013.) | |
10(o) | First Amendment, dated as of January 27, 2016, to the Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated June 11, 2013 among the Company, various financial institutions and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(c) of the Company’s Report on Form 10-Q filed January 28, 2016). | |
10(p) | Purchase Agreement dated November 27, 2013 by and between the Company and an Initial Purchaser. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed December 4, 2013.) | |
10(q) | Purchase Agreement dated November 27, 2013 by and between the Company and an Initial Purchaser. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed December 4, 2013.) | |
10(r) | Purchase Agreement dated November 27, 2013 by and between the Company and an Initial Purchaser. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed December 4, 2013.) | |
10(s) | Form of Exchange Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed on December 4, 2015.) | |
21 | List of Subsidiaries of Regis Corporation | |
23.1 | Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | |
23.2 | Consent of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP | |
31.1 | Chief Executive Officer of the Company: Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
31.2 | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company: Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
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32 | Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company: Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
101.INS | XBRL Instance Document | |
101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema | |
101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase | |
101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase | |
101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase | |
101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase | |
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(*) | Management contract, compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to the Company's Report on Form 10-K. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
REGIS CORPORATION | ||
By | /s/ DANIEL J. HANRAHAN | |
Daniel J. Hanrahan, President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) | ||
By | /s/ STEVEN M. SPIEGEL | |
Steven M. Spiegel, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) | ||
By | /s/ KERSTEN D. ZUPFER | |
Kersten D. Zupfer, Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer) | ||
DATE: August 23, 2016 | ||
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
/s/ STEPHEN E. WATSON | ||
Stephen E. Watson, Chairman of the Board of Directors | Date: August 23, 2016 | |
/s/ DANIEL J. HANRAHAN | ||
Daniel J. Hanrahan, Director | Date: August 23, 2016 | |
/s/ DANIEL G. BELTZMAN | ||
Daniel G. Beltzman, Director | Date: August 23, 2016 | |
/s/ M. ANN RHOADES | ||
M. Ann Rhoades, Director | Date: August 23, 2016 | |
/s/ MICHAEL J. MERRIMAN | ||
Michael J. Merriman, Director | Date: August 23, 2016 | |
/s/ DAVID P. WILLIAMS | ||
David P. Williams, Director | Date: August 23, 2016 | |
/s/ DAVID J. GRISSEN | ||
David J. Grissen, Director | Date: August 23, 2016 | |
/s/ MARK LIGHT | ||
Mark Light, Director | Date: August 23, 2016 | |
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EEG, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
EEG, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Table of Contents
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
Independent Auditors’ Report
Board of Directors
EEG, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Report on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of EEG, Inc. and Subsidiaries, which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014, and the related notes to the financial statements.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditors’ Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
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Opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of EEG, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
/s/ BAKER TILLY VIRCHOW KRAUSE, LLP
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
August 22, 2016
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EEG, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheet
June 30, 2016 and 2015
2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||
Assets | Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||
Current Assets | Current liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 40,974,612 | $ | 34,151,811 | Current maturities, capital lease obligation | |||||||||||||||||
Restricted cash | 139,264 | 449,243 | and long term debt | $ | 481,346 | $ | 458,722 | |||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable: | Accounts payable, trade | 1,618,751 | 2,389,701 | |||||||||||||||||||
Students (net of allowance of $5,921,211 and | Affiliates | 3,118 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
$8,664,840 in 2016 and 2015, respectively) | 2,529,767 | 6,367,681 | Accounts payable, accrued | 2,358,180 | 3,431,053 | |||||||||||||||||
Other | 137,306 | 80,833 | Accrued payroll | 1,285,360 | 1,535,836 | |||||||||||||||||
Affiliates, unsecured | 17,992 | 45,859 | Accrued expenses | 1,368,572 | 1,284,163 | |||||||||||||||||
Inventories | 2,145,571 | 2,632,618 | Trust liabilities | 139,264 | 199,181 | |||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses | 723,143 | 1,278,926 | Unearned tuition | 10,905,463 | 9,483,511 | |||||||||||||||||
Prepaid corporate income taxes | 65,303 | 1,431,345 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 18,160,054 | 18,782,167 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total current assets | 46,732,958 | 46,438,316 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Capital Lease Obligation | 6,770,910 | 7,031,094 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Property and Equipment, Net | 32,117,007 | 34,907,422 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Long-Term Debt | 14,921,514 | 20,642,677 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Intangibles, not subject to amortization | 8,704,186 | 8,704,186 | Deferred Rent | 7,063,670 | 6,878,714 | |||||||||||||||||
Intangibles, net | 110,740 | 157,641 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Prepublication costs (net of accumulated | Deferred Compensation | — | 217,768 | |||||||||||||||||||
amortization of $149,037 and $85,522 in 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
and 2015, respectively) | 167,604 | 231,120 | Total liabilities | 46,916,148 | 53,552,420 | |||||||||||||||||
Notes receivable, employees, secured | 216,791 | 215,701 | Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 11, 14) | |||||||||||||||||||
Deposits and other assets | 1,063,936 | 704,756 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total other assets | 10,263,257 | 10,013,404 | Preferred stock: | |||||||||||||||||||
Series A, 8% cumulative, redeemable, $0.001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
par value, 150 shares authorized, 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
issued and outstanding | 10,000,000 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Series B, 8% cumulative, redeemable, $0.001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
par value, 114 shares authorized, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
none issued and outstanding | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000 shares | ||||||||||||||||||||||
authorized, 897.938 shares issued and outstanding | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 66,346,025 | 66,400,281 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated deficit | (34,148,952 | ) | (28,593,560 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total shareholders' equity | 42,197,074 | 37,806,722 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 89,113,222 | $ | 91,359,142 | Total | $ | 89,113,222 | $ | 91,359,142 | |||||||||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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EEG, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Operations
For the Years Ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||
Revenue | |||||||||||||
Educational services | $ | 110,684,320 | $ | 132,946,719 | $ | 146,462,085 | |||||||
Products | 19,617,360 | 22,050,047 | 20,078,121 | ||||||||||
Total revenue | 130,301,680 | 154,996,766 | 166,540,206 | ||||||||||
Operating Expenses | |||||||||||||
Cost of educational services, exclusive of depreciation and amortization | 83,330,808 | 97,804,550 | 95,493,987 | ||||||||||
Cost of product sales | 12,386,245 | 14,545,443 | 12,815,299 | ||||||||||
General, selling, and administrative, exclusive of depreciation and amortization | 32,679,233 | 38,269,157 | 42,850,496 | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 4,909,281 | 5,352,592 | 7,385,895 | ||||||||||
Other operating expenses | 2,723,148 | 2,902,235 | 3,052,561 | ||||||||||
Loss on disposal and sale of assets | 38,678 | 167,942 | 14,026 | ||||||||||
Impairment loss | 91,258 | 218,950 | 38,454,344 | ||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 136,158,651 | 159,260,869 | 200,066,608 | ||||||||||
Loss from Operations | (5,856,971 | ) | (4,264,103 | ) | (33,526,402 | ) | |||||||
Other Income (Expense) | |||||||||||||
Interest expense | (800,875 | ) | (655,523 | ) | (661,863 | ) | |||||||
Interest income | 70,531 | 73,156 | 38,702 | ||||||||||
Miscellaneous income | 513,823 | 733,594 | 185,167 | ||||||||||
Total other income (expense), net | (216,521 | ) | 151,227 | (437,994 | ) | ||||||||
Loss Before (Benefit) Provision for Income Taxes | (6,073,492 | ) | (4,112,876 | ) | (33,964,396 | ) | |||||||
(Benefit) Provision for Income Taxes | (522,484 | ) | 12,625,065 | (7,265,186 | ) | ||||||||
Net Loss | $ | (5,551,008 | ) | $ | (16,737,941 | ) | $ | (26,699,210 | ) | ||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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EEG, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity
For the Years Ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
Series A | Additional | Retained Earnings | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Paid-in | (Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit) | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2013 | — | $ | — | 889.938 | $ | 1 | $ | 65,990,071 | $ | 14,878,850 | $ | 80,868,922 | |||||||||||||
Net Loss | — | — | (26,699,210 | ) | (26,699,210 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock Option Exercise | 10 | — | 234,020 | — | 234,020 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Compensation Costs from Stock Options | — | 371,777 | — | 371,777 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2014 | — | — | 899.938 | 1 | 66,595,868 | (11,820,360 | ) | 54,775,509 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Loss | — | — | (16,737,941 | ) | (16,737,941 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Repurchase & Cancellation of Shares | (2 | ) | — | (46,804 | ) | (35,259 | ) | (82,063 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Cancellation of Non-Qualified Stock Option | — | (179,764 | ) | — | (179,764 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Compensation Costs from Stock Options | — | 30,981 | — | 30,981 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2015 | — | — | 897.938 | 1 | 66,400,281 | (28,593,560 | ) | 37,806,722 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Loss | — | — | (5,551,008 | ) | (5,551,008 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Cancellation of Non-Qualified Stock Option | — | (54,256 | ) | — | (54,256 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of Preferred Stock | 100 | 10,000,000 | — | — | — | 10,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | (4,384 | ) | (4,384 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2016 | 100 | $ | 10,000,000 | 897.938 | $ | 1 | $ | 66,346,025 | $ | (34,148,952 | ) | $ | 42,197,074 | ||||||||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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EEG, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | |||||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (5,551,008 | ) | $ | (16,737,941 | ) | $ | (26,699,210 | ) | ||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash | |||||||||||||||
provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation | 4,798,864 | 5,214,764 | 7,269,278 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of intangibles | 46,901 | 76,714 | 92,210 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of prepublication costs | 63,516 | 61,114 | 24,408 | ||||||||||||
Impairment loss | 91,258 | 218,950 | 38,454,344 | ||||||||||||
Deferred compensation | (217,768 | ) | — | — | |||||||||||
Compensation cost from stock options | — | 30,981 | 371,777 | ||||||||||||
Loss on disposal and sale of equipment | 38,678 | 167,942 | 14,026 | ||||||||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable, student | 6,581,543 | (5,083,059 | ) | (178,954 | ) | ||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | (54,256 | ) | 13,998,601 | (6,772,707 | ) | ||||||||||
Provision for uncollectible accounts | (2,743,629 | ) | 1,953,954 | (1,114,546 | ) | ||||||||||
Inventories | 487,047 | 1,338,430 | (1,776,362 | ) | |||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 1,534,039 | 3,635,353 | (1,472,144 | ) | |||||||||||
Restricted cash and trust liabilities | 250,062 | (250,062 | ) | — | |||||||||||
Notes receivable, employee, secured | (1,090 | ) | (1,156 | ) | (35,734 | ) | |||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (2,006,772 | ) | (1,904,515 | ) | 760,895 | ||||||||||
Unearned tuition | 1,421,952 | (4,225,365 | ) | (1,249,956 | ) | ||||||||||
Deferred rent | 184,956 | 2,639,824 | (5,857 | ) | |||||||||||
Total adjustments | 10,475,301 | 17,872,470 | 34,380,678 | ||||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 4,924,293 | 1,134,529 | 7,681,468 | ||||||||||||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities | |||||||||||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (3,661,895 | ) | (4,223,078 | ) | (4,336,333 | ) | |||||||||
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 1,523,510 | 242,003 | 54,626 | ||||||||||||
Investment in prepublication costs | — | (13,100 | ) | (254,010 | ) | ||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (2,138,385 | ) | (3,994,175 | ) | (4,535,717 | ) | |||||||||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities | |||||||||||||||
Net (repayment) proceeds of long-term debt | (5,721,163 | ) | (636,163 | ) | 11,653,536 | ||||||||||
Repayment of capital lease obligation | (237,560 | ) | (244,149 | ) | (225,701 | ) | |||||||||
Proceeds from preferred stock issuance | 10,000,000 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | (4,384 | ) | — | — | |||||||||||
Net cash provided (used in) by financing activities | 4,036,893 | (880,312 | ) | 11,427,835 | |||||||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 6,822,801 | (3,739,958 | ) | 14,573,586 | |||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning | 34,151,811 | 37,891,769 | 23,318,183 | ||||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Ending | $ | 40,974,612 | $ | 34,151,811 | $ | 37,891,769 | |||||||||
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information | |||||||||||||||
Interest paid, net of capitalized interest | $ | 805,595 | $ | 648,105 | $ | 667,278 | |||||||||
Income taxes (refunded) paid, net | $ | (1,722,836 | ) | $ | (3,736,501 | ) | $ | 81,264 | |||||||
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Operating and Financing Activities | |||||||||||||||
Shareholders note receivable exchanged for common stock | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 234,020 | |||||||||
Additional paid-in capital - repurchase and cancellation of shares | $ | — | $ | 101,757 | $ | — | |||||||||
Retained earnings - repurchase and cancellation of shares | $ | — | $ | 35,259 | $ | — | |||||||||
Notes receivable, employee, secured - repurchase and cancellation of shares | $ | — | $ | (110,163 | ) | $ | — | ||||||||
Accrued expenses - repurchase and cancellation of shares | $ | — | $ | (26,853 | ) | $ | — | ||||||||
Additional paid-in capital - non-qualifying stock option cancellation after vesting | $ | 54,256 | $ | 179,764 | $ | — | |||||||||
Deferred tax asset - non-qualifying stock option cancelled after vesting | $ | (54,256 | ) | $ | (179,764 | ) | $ | — | |||||||
Deferred compensation liability | $ | 217,768 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||
Stock based employee compensation | $ | (217,768 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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EEG, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
1. | Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
Nature of Operations and Organizational Matters
EEG, Inc. (“EEG”) owns and operates 89 cosmetology schools located throughout the United States. With the exception of 2 cosmetology schools owned by wholly-owned subsidiaries, Gary’s Incorporated (“Gary’s”), and Northern Westchester School of Hair Dressing and Cosmetology, Inc. (‘Northern Westchester”), all of EEG’s cosmetology schools are owned directly by EEG. EEG operates cosmetology schools under two brands; Empire Beauty School and the Hair Design School.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of EEG and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Gary’s and Northern Westchester (collectively referred to as the “Company”). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Subsequent Events
The Company evaluated subsequent events for recognition or disclosure through August 22, 2016, the date the consolidated financial statements were issued.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments, purchased with maturity of 90 days or less to be cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash consists of monies that have not been applied to student accounts receivable, a pledged certificate of deposit to a bank, and various amounts pledged to other entities (Note 2).
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
1. | Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) |
Student Accounts Receivable
Student accounts receivable are reported at amounts management expects to collect on balances outstanding. Accounts are charged to bad debt expense when deemed uncollectible based upon a periodic review of individual accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on the Company’s historical losses.
Inventories
The Company maintains an inventory of beauty supplies, mannequins, tablet computers, and textbooks for instructional use and resale. Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost, determined using the first-in, first-out method, or market.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method based on the lesser of estimated useful lives of the assets of 5 to 15 years or the lease term. Property and equipment under capital lease are recorded at the lower of the present value of the minimum lease payments or the fair value of the assets. Property and equipment under capital lease are being amortized using the straight-line method over the lesser of the lease term or the estimated useful lives of the assets. Amortization of asset under capital lease is included in depreciation expense.
The Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets by calculating expected future cash flows to be generated by the assets. If future undiscounted cash flows are insufficient to support the carrying cost of an asset group, then an impairment loss, measured as the difference between the carrying amount of the asset and the discounted future cash flows it may generate, is calculated and recorded. The Company recorded impairments of tangible fixed assets of $91,258, $218,950, and $9,598,508 for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.
Intangible Assets
The Company has recorded values for Intangibles, not subject to amortization and Intangibles, net.
Intangibles, not subject to amortization comprise Accreditation and a Non-Compete Agreement with Regis Corporation (“Regis”), an affiliated company, valued as of the acquisition dates of acquired schools. Intangibles, not subject to amortization are tested for impairment at least annually in the fourth quarter, or sooner if circumstances indicate necessity for earlier testing (Note 4).
Intangibles, net comprise the recorded values of Copyrights and Trade names, Below market rate leases, Business covenants, and Customer lists valued as of the acquisition date of acquired schools. These intangible assets have finite lives, and are stated at cost, net of accumulated amortization. Costs associated with extending or renewing these assets are expensed as incurred. These assets are amortized using a straight-line method over their estimated lives of 2 to 20 years (Note 4).
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
1. | Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) |
Prepublication Costs
The Company capitalizes all prepublication direct costs incurred in the physical production of master publication-ready textbooks. These costs include the cost of manuscripts, salaries of staff directly working on designing, writing and editing the master volumes, the costs of supplies, photography, models, expendable goods, rental and maintenance of facilities, depreciation and amortization of equipment and leasehold improvements used directly by the production staff, and costs of nonemployee translators, editors, and writers. The capitalization of prepublication costs ceases when the master volume textbook is ready for submission to a printing house for mass production of the text. Prepublication costs are amortized using the straight-line method over estimated lives of 5-7 years. Amortization expense related to prepublication costs for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014, was $63,515, $61,114 and $24,408, respectively.
Revenue Recognition
Tuition revenue is recognized pro-ratably as the school term progresses based upon student hours attended. Unearned tuition is recorded as a result of cash received in advance of students attending class. Revenues for registration fees and products sold are recognized upon completion of the enrollment application and sale of the related products sold, respectively, as the Company has no further performance requirements. Revenues related to other services are recognized upon performance. Revenues exclude sales taxes.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for its income taxes using the asset and liability method which requires the establishment of deferred tax assets and liabilities for future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and net operating loss carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. If it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized, a valuation allowance will be recognized (Note 8). The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return and certain consolidated state income tax returns where applicable.
A tax benefit for an uncertain tax position is recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination based on its technical merits. This position is measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized. Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized as a component of other expense.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
1. | Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) |
Income Taxes (Continued)
Potentially adverse material tax positions are evaluated to determine whether an uncertain tax position may have previously existed or has been originated. In the event an adverse tax position is determined to exist, penalty and interest will be accrued, in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service guidelines, and recorded as a component of other expenses in the Company's statement of income. The Company believes no significant uncertain tax positions exist, either individually or in the aggregate, that give rise to the non-recognition of an existing tax benefit.
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are charged to operations when incurred. Advertising expense was $9,081,845, $10,287,389 and $11,248,526 for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a comprehensive new revenue recognition standard that will supersede nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The standard’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard is effective January 1, 2018, for a calendar year public entity. For non-public entities, the amendments in this update are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. A non-public entity may elect to apply this guidance earlier; however, not before an annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2016. Management is evaluating this new guidance.
In August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an update on going concern. Under GAAP, continuation of a reporting entity as a going concern is presumed as the basis for preparing financial statements unless and until the entity’s liquidation becomes imminent. Currently, there is no guidance in GAAP about management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern or to provide a footnote disclosure. The auditor is required to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time not to exceed one year beyond the date of the financial statements being audited.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
1. | Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) |
Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)
With this update, an entity’s management should evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within a year after the date that the financial statements are issued. Management’s evaluation should be based on relevant conditions and events that are known and reasonably knowable at the date that the financial statements are issued. If conditions or events raise substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, but the substantial doubt is alleviated as a result of consideration of management’s plan, the entity should disclose information that enables users of the financial statements to understand the critical elements of the situation.
If conditions or events raise substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, and substantial doubt is not alleviated after consideration of management’s plan, an entity should include a statement in the footnotes indicating that there is substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued.
The guidance in this update is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016. Early application is permitted. Management is evaluating this new guidance.
In February 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance requiring organizations that lease assets to recognize the rights and obligations created by those leases on the consolidated balance sheet. The new standard is effective for the Company in the fiscal year beginning in 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the new standard will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements but expect this adoption will result in a significant increase in the assets and liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheet.
2. | Restricted Cash |
The Company has restricted cash from several sources. The U.S. Department of Education places restrictions on Title IV program funds held for students for unbilled educational services. As a trustee of these Title IV program funds, the Company is required to maintain and restrict these funds pursuant to the terms of our program participation agreement with the Department. See table below for a breakdown of what comprised restricted cash as of June 30, 2016, and 2015.
2016 | 2015 | ||||||
Third party scholarship funds | $ | 71,000 | $ | 113,000 | |||
Charitable contribution pledges | 58,400 | 67,774 | |||||
State agencies student funds | 6,963 | 16,090 | |||||
Title IV program funds | 2,695 | 2,180 | |||||
Other | 206 | 137 | |||||
Certificate of deposit | — | 250,062 | |||||
Total restricted cash | $ | 139,264 | $ | 449,243 | |||
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
3. | Property and Equipment, Net |
Property and equipment consist of the following on June 30:
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
Land | $ | — | $ | 900,000 | ||||
Building | — | 200,000 | ||||||
Capital lease asset (Note 5) | 8,200,000 | 8,200,000 | ||||||
Leasehold improvements | 41,456,342 | 42,964,878 | ||||||
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment | 24,120,131 | 24,832,102 | ||||||
Automotive equipment | 225,021 | 275,235 | ||||||
Audio-video equipment | 2,191,302 | 2,377,130 | ||||||
Signs | 1,478,098 | 1,519,957 | ||||||
Construction in progress | 702,295 | 577,327 | ||||||
Total cost | 78,373,189 | 81,846,629 | ||||||
Less accumulated depreciation and | ||||||||
amortization | 46,256,182 | 46,939,207 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | $ | 32,117,007 | $ | 34,907,422 | ||||
The accumulated amortization of the capital lease asset was $2,236,364 and $1,810,390 at June 30, 2016, and 2015, respectively. Capitalized interest was $13,177, $11,362, and $32,690 for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.
4. | Intangible Assets |
Intangibles, not subject to amortization consist of the Accreditation of acquired schools amounting to $7,814,186 and a Non-compete agreement with Regis amounting to $890,000 at June 30, 2016, and 2015. Accreditation provides schools with the ability to participate in Title IV funding and is an indefinite-lived intangible asset due to the minimal requirements on the part of the Company to renew such status. The Non-compete agreement is effective as long as Regis continues holding an ownership interest in the Company. Accordingly, the asset is classified as an indefinite-lived asset. If Regis terminates its ownership interest, the carrying value of the asset will be amortized over its then remaining two year life.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
4. | Intangible Assets (Continued) |
A summary of intangible assets subject to amortization at June 30, 2016, and, 2015 is as follows:
2016 | ||||||||||||
Cost | Accumulated Amortization | Net Carrying Amount | ||||||||||
Copyrights and trade names | $ | 2,623,883 | $ | 2,603,792 | $ | 20,091 | ||||||
Below market rate leases | 1,100,614 | 1,012,470 | 88,144 | |||||||||
Business covenants | 725,100 | 722,595 | 2,505 | |||||||||
Customer lists | 50,000 | 50,000 | — | |||||||||
Total | $ | 4,499,597 | $ | 4,388,857 | $ | 110,740 | ||||||
2015 | ||||||||||||
Cost | Accumulated Amortization | Net Carrying Amount | ||||||||||
Copyrights and trade names | $ | 2,623,883 | $ | 2,601,200 | $ | 22,683 | ||||||
Below market rate leases | 1,100,614 | 978,181 | 122,433 | |||||||||
Business covenants | 730,100 | 717,575 | 12,525 | |||||||||
Customer lists | 50,000 | 50,000 | — | |||||||||
Total | $ | 4,504,597 | $ | 4,346,956 | $ | 157,641 | ||||||
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
4. Intangible Assets (Continued)
Amortization of Intangibles
Amortization expense for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014, was $46,901, $76,714, and $92,210, respectively.
Estimated amortization expense related to intangibles for the next five years is as follows:
Years ending June 30: | |||||
2017 | $ | 26,154 | |||
2018 | 15,596 | ||||
2019 | 15,595 | ||||
2020 | 12,289 | ||||
2021 | 8,885 | ||||
Total | $ | 78,519 | |||
5. | Capital Lease Obligation |
The Company is obligated under a capital lease arrangement with an affiliated company for office space used in the Company’s operations. At June 30, 2016, the scheduled future minimum lease payments required under the capital lease and the present value of the net minimum lease payments are as follows:
Years ending June 30: | |||||
2017 | $ | 891,522 | |||
2018 | 891,522 | ||||
2019 | 891,522 | ||||
2020 | 891,522 | ||||
2021 | 891,522 | ||||
Thereafter | 8,023,700 | ||||
Total future minimum lease payments | 12,481,310 | ||||
Less amounts representing interest | 5,450,217 | ||||
Present value of minimum lease payments | 7,031,093 | ||||
Less current portion | 260,183 | ||||
Long-term obligation | $ | 6,770,910 | |||
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
6. | Long-Term Debt |
The Company has a credit facility with a bank maturing September 30, 2017. The maximum availability for borrowings or letters of credit under the facility is $14,500,000 as of June 30, 2016 and $20,000,000 as of June 30, 2015. Interest is payable monthly at one month Libor plus 550 basis points (5.9375% and 2.69% at June 30, 2016, and 2015, respectively). There were borrowings of $14,000,000 and $19,500,000 outstanding at June 30, 2016, and 2015, respectively. The Company was contingently liable to the bank for three irrevocable letters of credit totaling $500,000 at June 30, 2016 and 2015. The maximum borrowing availability on the credit facility is reduced by the amount of any outstanding letters of credit. The credit facility is collateralized by a pledge of substantially all of the Company’s assets.
The Company has a bank term loan (“Term Loan”). The Term Loan has a 120 month term with a final maturity of August 31, 2021. The Term Loan may be called by the lender on August 31, 2016. Interest is currently payable at a rate of 2.625% on the Term Loan. Long-term borrowings under the Term Loan were $921,514 and $1,142,677 as of June 30, 2016, and 2015, respectively. The current portion of these borrowings was $221,163 as of both June 30, 2016, and 2015. The Company will be required to pay $221,163 in equal annual installments in each of the next four years with the remainder of $36,862 paid out in the fifth year. The Term Loan is collateralized by substantially all of the Company’s assets.
7. | Deferred Compensation |
In 2008, the Company assumed a non-qualified deferred compensation arrangement with an executive of the Company. The executive was fully vested and the company recognized a gain with regard to this deferred compensation. The executive left the Company in May 2016 and his departure triggered a revaluation of the liability per the terms of the agreement. As a result of this revaluation, the original estimated liability of $217,768 was reversed to zero in this fiscal year.
8. | Income Taxes |
The components of pretax loss from continuing operations for the years ended June 30 are as follows:
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||
U.S. | $ | (6,073,492 | ) | $ | (4,112,876 | ) | $ | (33,964,396 | ) | ||
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
8. | Income Taxes (Continued) |
The provision (benefit) for income taxes for the years ended June 30 is comprised of the following:
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||
Current | |||||||||||||
Federal | $ | (417,286 | ) | $ | (1,570,540 | ) | $ | (157,680 | ) | ||||
State | (105,198 | ) | 197,006 | (334,799 | ) | ||||||||
Deferred | |||||||||||||
Federal | — | 10,264,661 | (5,698,153 | ) | |||||||||
State | — | 3,733,938 | (1,074,554 | ) | |||||||||
Total | $ | (522,484 | ) | $ | 12,625,065 | $ | (7,265,186 | ) | |||||
During fiscal year 2015, the impacts from the decline in student enrollments had a negative impact on the Company’s financial performance. Due to losses incurred in recent years, the Company was no longer able to conclude that it was more likely than not that the deferred tax assets would be fully realized and established a valuation allowance on the deferred tax assets.
2016 | 2015 | ||||||||
Beginning Balance | $ | 12,691,196 | $ | — | |||||
Establishment of valuation allowance on deferred tax assets | — | 12,564,735 | |||||||
Changes to deferred tax asset valuation allowance | (566,994 | ) | 126,461 | ||||||
Ending Balance, June 30 | $ | 12,124,202 | $ | 12,691,196 | |||||
The Company will continue to assess its ability to realize its deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis and will reverse the valuation allowance and record a tax benefit when the Company generates sufficient, sustainable pretax earnings to make the realizability of the deferred tax assets more likely than not.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
8. | Income Taxes (Continued) |
Deferred tax assets are as follows at June 30:
2016 | 2015 | ||||||||
Current assets | $ | 2,595,819 | $ | 3,752,805 | |||||
Less: valuation allowance | (2,595,819 | ) | (3,752,805 | ) | |||||
Net current deferred income taxes | $ | — | $ | — | |||||
Noncurrent assets | 9,528,383 | 8,938,391 | |||||||
Less: valuation allowance | (9,528,383 | ) | (8,938,391 | ) | |||||
Net noncurrent deferred income taxes | $ | — | $ | — | |||||
A reconciliation of the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to our effective income tax rates for continuing operations for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014 is as follows:
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate | 34.0 | % | 34.0 | % | 34.0 | % | ||
State and local income taxes | — | (6.6 | ) | 2.4 | ||||
Nondeductible goodwill | — | — | (15.7 | ) | ||||
Deferred tax valuation allowance | (34.0 | ) | (308.6 | ) | — | |||
Estimate to actual rate true up | 8.6 | (19.6 | ) | — | ||||
Other | — | (6.2 | ) | 0.7 | ||||
Effective income tax rate | 8.6 | % | (307.0 | )% | 21.4 | % | ||
The effective tax rate for period ended June 30, 2016, is 8.6 percent due to the true up to the June 30, 2015 tax return. The effective tax rate for period ended June 30, 2015, included $12,691,196 of a deferred tax valuation allowance which increased the effective tax rate by approximately 308.6 percent. The effective tax rate was also increased by 19.6 percent related to the estimate to actual state tax rate true up for period ended June 30, 2015. The effective tax rate for the year ended June 30, 2014, included a $15.2 million non-deductible Goodwill impairment charge which decreased the negative effective tax rate by approximately 15.7 percent.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
8. | Income Taxes (Continued) |
The components of the net deferred tax assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2016, and 2015 are as follows:
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
Deferred tax assets: | ||||||||
Net operating loss carryforwards | $ | 3,227,677 | $ | — | ||||
Capital lease | 2,830,757 | 2,858,920 | ||||||
Deferred rent | 2,818,259 | 2,681,882 | ||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | 2,363,849 | 3,377,935 | ||||||
State deferred bonus depreciation | 751,304 | 722,034 | ||||||
Payroll and payroll related costs | 487,056 | 860,321 | ||||||
Other | 106,380 | 767,989 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (461,080 | ) | 1,422,115 | |||||
Less: valuation allowance | (12,124,202 | ) | (12,691,196 | ) | ||||
Total deferred income tax assets | $ | — | $ | — | ||||
As of June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014, there were no unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would significantly affect the Company's effective tax rate. Also, as of June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014 there were no material penalties and interest recognized in the statement of income, nor does the Company foresee a change in its material tax positions that would give rise to the non-recognition of an existing tax benefit during the forthcoming twelve months.
Tax returns filed with the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities are subject to review. The Company’s federal and state income tax returns filed for 2012 and prior are no longer subject to examination by federal or state taxing authorities.
9. Profit Sharing Plan
The Company sponsors a 401(k) savings and profit sharing plan. The Company made no contributions to the plan during the year ended June 30, 2016. The Company made contributions to the plan of $309,422 and $319,307 during the years ended June 30, 2015, and 2014.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
10. | Stock Transactions |
Common Stock
The minority shareholder of EEG has an irrevocable proxy from Regis providing the holder with 51% of the shareholder vote until such time that the holder owns less than 35% of the total outstanding EEG common stock; EEG commences an initial public offering of common stock; EEG is sold; or if the shareholders’ agreement between Regis and the minority shareholder (the “Agreement”) is terminated.
Under the terms of the Agreement, certain aspects of the shareholders’ relationship are regulated. The Agreement makes certain provisions for governance, and provides for restrictions on transfer or other disposition of the common stock of the Company.
The Agreement grants Regis the right to elect one member to the board of directors (The “Board”) and to be represented on any committees established by the Board. The Board is limited to five directors.
In addition, the Agreement prohibits certain actions of the Company, without the prior written approval of Regis, as long as Regis owns at least 60% of the common stock owned on the date of the Agreement. The more significant actions requiring approval are: (i) directly or indirectly acquiring any assets, capital stock, or any other interest in another business or entity, other than in the ordinary course of business; (ii) the transfer, lease, mortgage, pledge or encumbrance of substantially all of the Company’s assets; (iii) disposal of any business entity or product line, division or subsidiary of the Company; (iv) the merger, consolidation, reorganization or re-capitalization of the Company; (v) the borrowing or issuing of indebtedness except under the existing Regis credit facilities; and (vi) the issuance of any equity security or any options, warrants, convertible securities or other rights to acquire equity securities.
A shareholder wishing to sell all or any portion of their shares owned shall deliver a notice of intention to sell, thereby granting a right of first refusal. Finally, any shareholder holding 20% or more of the then outstanding shares may elect, by written notice, to seek a sale of the Company.
Preferred Stock
The Company has authorized the following preferred stock:
Series A - 150 shares authorized, cumulative, redeemable, $0.001 par value, $100,000 per share issuance price. Series A pays dividends at an initial rate of 8% increasing incrementally to an annual rate of 16% within the first year of issuance and then increasing 1% annually thereafter. Series A does not contain voting privileges.
Series B - 114 shares authorized, cumulative, redeemable, $0.001 par value, $100,000 per share issuance price. Series B pays dividends at an initial rate of 8% increasing incrementally to an annual rate of 16% within five years of issuance and then increasing 1% annually thereafter. Series B does not contain voting privileges.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
10. | Stock Transactions (Continued) |
Preferred Stock (Continued)
Series A preferred stock had 100 shares issued and outstanding and Series B preferred stock had no shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2016. The Company at its discretion redeemed 100 shares of Series A preferred stock for $10,000,000 subsequent to year end. No Series A or B preferred stock was issued and outstanding on June 30, 2015.
11. | Commitments |
The Company leases buildings for its school operations, administrative offices, and a storage area under noncancellable operating leases expiring in various years through June 2030. Rent expense was $13,105,468, $14,811,929, and $14,915,571 for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.
Minimum future rental payments over the primary terms of the Company’s leases as of June 30, 2016, for each of the next five years and in aggregate are:
Years ending June 30: | |||||
2017 | $ | 13,544,398 | |||
2018 | 12,874,479 | ||||
2019 | 10,507,827 | ||||
2020 | 7,112,455 | ||||
2021 | 4,559,909 | ||||
Thereafter | 8,827,895 | ||||
Total minimum future rental payments | $ | 57,426,963 | |||
Certain operating lease agreements contain scheduled rent increases. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, this rent has been accounted for on a straight-line basis. The difference between the straight-line basis and the amount of rent paid is recorded as a noncurrent liability, deferred rent.
12. School Closing Charges and Severance Costs
EEG closed 12 schools during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. Nine of the school closures were in advance of the lease end dates and EEG recorded future rental obligations, net of future sublease revenues, totaling $2,142,533 related to these school closings. These charges are reported in the Statement of Operations as Operating Expenses in the Cost of educational services value. At June 30, 2016, the accrued liability of the net future lease costs, reported under the balance sheet caption of Deferred Rents, had a carrying value of $1,812,011 for these school closings. Severance costs related to these school closings totaled $317,812 and are reported in the Statement of Operations as Operating Expenses in the Cost of educational services value.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
12. School Closing Charges and Severance Costs (Continued)
EEG closed 12 schools during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. Nine of the school closures were in advance of the lease end dates and EEG recorded future rental obligations, net of future sublease revenues, totaling $3,217,347 related to these school closings. These charges are reported in the Statement of Operations as Operating Expenses in the Cost of educational services value. At June 30, 2015, the accrued liability of the net future lease costs, reported under the balance sheet caption of Deferred Rents, had a carrying value of $2,634,351. Severance costs related to these school closings totaled $515,020 and are reported in the Statement of Operations as Operating Expenses in the Cost of educational services value.
13. Related Party Transactions
There were no purchases of supplies or payments of interest to Regis for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 or 2014. There is no amount due to or from Regis at June 30, 2016, or 2015.
The Company is also affiliated with Schoeneman Realty Company (a Partnership) because of common ownership and control.
The Company recognized interest expense of $652,155, $589,463, and $600,466 under a capital lease arrangement with Schoeneman Realty Company for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively (Note 5). Principal payments on this lease amounted to $237,559, $244,149 and $225,683 for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. Interest expense accrued related to the capital lease was $53,504, $55,312, and $49,478 as of June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. This is included in accrued expenses.
14. | Contingencies |
The Company has been named a co-defendant in a lawsuit filed in New York State which seeks class action status. While management believes the Company will successfully defend itself in this lawsuit, the ultimate outcome and legal costs to defend the Company are undeterminable at this time. As such, no accruals have been recognized in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
The Company has been named a co-defendant and defendant in lawsuits filed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, respectively. Each of the suits seek class action status. While management believes the Company will successfully defend itself in these lawsuits, the ultimate outcome and legal costs to defend the Company are undeterminable at this time. As such, no accruals have been recognized in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
The Company has, from time to time, been involved in routine litigation incidental to the conduct of business. The Company does not believe there are any other existing litigation matters which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition.
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EEG, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
15. | Concentrations of Credit Risk |
A material amount of the Company’s revenue is derived from student tuition which has been funded or guaranteed by federal or state governments. A change in government funding under the Higher Education Act could have a significant impact on the Company’s revenues.
The Company maintains its cash accounts in various commercial banks. Accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to $250,000.
16. | Stock Options |
On July 1, 2008, three executives were granted stock options for the purchase of 10 shares under the EEG, Inc. 2008 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan. These options were granted in replacement of vested options under the Empire Beauty School, Inc. 2003 - 2004 Fiscal Year Stock Options Plan. Empire Beauty School, Inc. was a predecessor to the Company. The options were fully vested on July 1, 2008, and were exercised on September 30, 2013.
On July 1, 2008, four executives were granted stock options under the EEG, Inc. 2008 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan for the purchase of 50 shares of common stock. These options are fully vested but could not be exercised prior to August 14, 2014, except under limited conditions as specified in the plan. These options expire on March 20, 2018.
The estimated fair value of options granted has been determined as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Expected volatility was determined using a publicly traded education segment index. The expected term of the options represented the estimated duration until exercise date. The risk-free rate in the model was 4.6%.
Option activity as June 30, 2016, was as follows:
Number of Shares | Exercise Price (per share) | Remaining Contractual Life (per share) | |||||
Outstanding, June 30, 2015 | 40 | $ | 129,400 | 3.00 | |||
Less: Options cancelled after vesting, May 2016 | 20 | $ | 129,400 | 0.00 | |||
Total Outstanding, June 30, 2016 | 20 | $ | 129,400 | 2.00 | |||
Weighted Average fair value of options granted: | $55,929 | ||
Option Price Range (Fair Value): | $45,233 - $109,408 | ||
Equity compensation costs for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 were -0-, $30,981 and $371,777 respectively.
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EEG, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
17. | Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
The carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Company's financial instruments are as follows at June 30:
2016 | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||
Carrying Value | Fair Value | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash, cash | ||||||||||||||||||
equivalents, and restricted cash | $ | 41,113,876 | $ | 41,113,876 | $ | 34,601,054 | $ | 34,601,054 | ||||||||||
Accounts | ||||||||||||||||||
receivable, net | 2,667,073 | 2,667,073 | 6,448,514 | 6,448,514 | ||||||||||||||
Accounts | ||||||||||||||||||
receivable, affiliates | 17,992 | N/A | 45,859 | N/A | ||||||||||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||
Long Term | ||||||||||||||||||
Debt, other | 15,142,677 | 15,142,677 | 20,863,840 | 20,863,840 | ||||||||||||||
Accounts | ||||||||||||||||||
payable, trade | 1,618,751 | 1,618,751 | 2,389,701 | 2,389,701 | ||||||||||||||
Deferred rent | 2,900,839 | 2,900,839 | 2,634.351 | 2,634.351 | ||||||||||||||
Fair values were determined as follows:
▪ | Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash; accounts receivable, net; and accounts payable, trade - the carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of these instruments and they are considered level 2 inputs under Fair Value Measurements. |
▪ | Accounts receivable, affiliate; accounts payable, affiliates; and long-term debt, affiliate - estimating the fair value of these instruments is not practicable because the terms of these transactions would not necessarily be duplicated in the market. |
▪ | Long-term debt, other - the carrying amounts of long-term debt, other approximate fair value based on borrowing rates available to the Company for debt with similar terms and they are considered level 2 inputs under Fair Value Measurements. |
▪ | Deferred rent - the values are the component of Deferred Rent liability which represents the carrying value and estimated fair value of the future rent liabilities associated with school closings in advance of lease terminations. These values have been determined via discounted cash flow models and are classified as level 3 Fair Value Measurements. |
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EEG, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
18. Fair Value Measurements
EEG is required to measure certain assets such as Intangibles, not subject to amortization and Long-lived assets with carrying values which may be in excess of their implied fair value or not fully recoverable based upon estimated future cash flows on a non-recurring basis.
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability between a willing buyer and seller in an orderly transaction. Accounting guidance specifies a fair value hierarchy for estimates of fair value with observable inputs at the highest level, and unobservable inputs at the lowest.
Fair value measurement classifications are as follows:
Level 1 - Quoted prices for identical items in active markets
Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar items in active markets; quoted prices for similar or identical items in non-active markets; and valuations derived by models in which all significant value assumptions are observable in active markets.
Level 3 -Valuations derived by models where one or more material assumptions are unobservable in an active market.
Asset groups containing values measured, and presented on a non-recurring fair value basis at June 30, 2016, are as follows:
Description | Value | Level 3 | Impairment | ||||||||
Long-lived assets(1) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 91,258 | |||||
Deferred rent(2) | $ | 2,900,839 | $ | 2,900,839 | N/A | ||||||
(1) Long-lived assets with a carrying amount of $91,258 were written down to their implied fair values resulting in an impairment charge of $91,258 (Note 1).
(2) The fair value estimate of future rent obligations of school sites closed in advance of lease terminations were determined under discounted cash flow models and are included as a component of Deferred Rent liability (Note 12).
Asset groups containing values measured, and presented on a non-recurring fair value basis at June 30, 2015, are as follows:
Description | Value | Level 3 | Impairment | ||||||||
Long-lived assets(1) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 218,950 | |||||
Deferred rent(2) | $ | 2,634,351 | $ | 2,634,351 | N/A | ||||||
(1) Long-lived assets with a carrying amount of $218,950 were written down to their implied fair values resulting in an impairment charge of $218,950 (Note 1).
(2) The fair value estimate of future rent obligations of school sites closed in advance of lease terminations were determined under discounted cash flow models and are included as a component of Deferred Rent liability (Note 12).
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