WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP - Quarter Report: 2013 December (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2013
or
¨ | 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: 0-19599
WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter.)
South Carolina | 57-0425114 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) | |
108 Frederick Street |
Greenville, South Carolina 29607 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
(864) 298-9800 |
(registrant's telephone number, including area code) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for shorter period than the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One):
Large Accelerated Filer ¨ | Accelerated Filer x | ||
Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company ¨ | ||
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨No x
The number of outstanding shares of the issuer’s no par value common stock as of February 3, 2014 was 10,935,444.
WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||
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Item 1. | Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited): | |
Item 2. | ||
Item 3. | ||
Item 4. | ||
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION | ||
Item 1. | ||
Item 1A. | ||
Item 2. | ||
Item 5. | ||
Item 6. | ||
Introductory Note: As used herein, the “Company,” “we,” “our,” “us,” or similar formulations include World Acceptance Corporation and each of its subsidiaries, except that unless otherwise expressly noted or the context otherwise requires, when used with reference to the common stock or other securities described herein and in describing the positions held by management or agreements of the Company, it includes only World Acceptance Corporation. All references in this report to “fiscal 2014” are to the Company’s fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.
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WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
December 31, 2013 | March 31, 2013 | |||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 19,387,754 | 11,625,365 | |||
Gross loans receivable | 1,264,058,311 | 1,067,051,763 | ||||
Less: | ||||||
Unearned interest and fees | (347,333,558 | ) | (284,956,195 | ) | ||
Allowance for loan losses | (74,602,245 | ) | (59,980,842 | ) | ||
Loans receivable, net | 842,122,508 | 722,114,726 | ||||
Property and equipment, net | 24,448,543 | 23,935,439 | ||||
Deferred income taxes | 39,109,347 | 29,415,996 | ||||
Other assets, net | 11,962,243 | 11,712,319 | ||||
Goodwill | 5,967,127 | 5,896,288 | ||||
Intangible assets, net | 4,013,323 | 4,624,832 | ||||
Total assets | $ | 947,010,845 | 809,324,965 | |||
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||
Senior notes payable | 583,250,000 | 400,250,000 | ||||
Income taxes payable | 6,545,270 | 13,941,632 | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 28,645,482 | 28,737,074 | ||||
Total liabilities | 618,440,752 | 442,928,706 | ||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||
Shareholders' equity: | ||||||
Preferred stock, no par value Authorized 5,000,000, no shares issued or outstanding | — | — | ||||
Common stock, no par value Authorized 95,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 10,927,826 and 12,171,075 shares at December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013, respectively | — | — | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 110,032,897 | 89,789,789 | ||||
Retained earnings | 222,660,011 | 277,024,787 | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net | (4,122,815 | ) | (418,317 | ) | ||
Total shareholders' equity | 328,570,093 | 366,396,259 | ||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 947,010,845 | 809,324,965 | |||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three months ended December 31, | Nine months ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
Revenue: | |||||||||||||
Interest and fee income | $ | 142,213,442 | 130,311,649 | $ | 403,201,740 | 367,428,701 | |||||||
Insurance commissions and other income | 18,280,069 | 19,327,915 | 52,520,477 | 54,445,073 | |||||||||
Total revenue | 160,493,511 | 149,639,564 | 455,722,217 | 421,873,774 | |||||||||
Expenses: | |||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses | 41,115,932 | 37,394,633 | 108,006,774 | 93,411,187 | |||||||||
General and administrative expenses: | |||||||||||||
Personnel | 49,393,327 | 48,319,205 | 151,837,113 | 141,401,829 | |||||||||
Occupancy and equipment | 9,702,506 | 9,109,693 | 28,773,715 | 26,890,979 | |||||||||
Advertising | 7,316,674 | 6,535,782 | 13,089,315 | 11,981,428 | |||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 244,940 | 329,196 | 822,107 | 1,036,916 | |||||||||
Other | 10,640,905 | 10,503,986 | 30,001,379 | 28,803,845 | |||||||||
Total general and administrative expenses | 77,298,352 | 74,797,862 | 224,523,629 | 210,114,997 | |||||||||
Interest expense | 5,545,956 | 4,403,866 | 15,503,201 | 12,396,058 | |||||||||
Total expenses | 123,960,240 | 116,596,361 | 348,033,604 | 315,922,242 | |||||||||
Income before income taxes | 36,533,271 | 33,043,203 | 107,688,613 | 105,951,532 | |||||||||
Income taxes | 13,579,366 | 12,369,212 | 40,057,738 | 39,761,094 | |||||||||
Net income | $ | 22,953,905 | 20,673,991 | $ | 67,630,875 | 66,190,438 | |||||||
Net income per common share: | |||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 2.05 | 1.61 | $ | 5.83 | 5.04 | |||||||
Diluted | $ | 1.98 | 1.58 | $ | 5.65 | 4.93 | |||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||
Basic | 11,203,826 | 12,837,327 | 11,610,318 | 13,144,131 | |||||||||
Diluted | 11,592,638 | 13,100,289 | 11,970,066 | 13,431,268 | |||||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
Three months ended December 31, | Nine months ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
Net income | $ | 22,953,905 | 20,673,991 | $ | 67,630,875 | 66,190,438 | |||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 320,225 | (529,375 | ) | (3,704,498 | ) | (654,864 | ) | ||||||
Comprehensive income, net | $ | 23,274,130 | 20,144,616 | $ | 63,926,377 | 65,535,574 | |||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)
Additional Paid-in Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net | Total Shareholders' Equity | |||||||||
Balances at March 31, 2012 | $ | 65,630,753 | 355,980,694 | (2,736,434 | ) | 418,875,013 | ||||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options (332,665 shares), including tax benefits of $3,049,108 | 12,993,709 | — | — | 12,993,709 | ||||||||
Common stock repurchases (2,569,597 shares) | — | (183,045,655 | ) | — | (183,045,655 | ) | ||||||
Restricted common stock expense under stock option plan, net of cancellations | 3,842,674 | — | — | 3,842,674 | ||||||||
Stock option expense | 7,322,653 | — | — | 7,322,653 | ||||||||
Other comprehensive income | — | — | 2,318,117 | 2,318,117 | ||||||||
Net income | — | 104,089,748 | — | 104,089,748 | ||||||||
Balances at March 31, 2013 | $ | 89,789,789 | 277,024,787 | (418,317 | ) | 366,396,259 | ||||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options (172,755 shares), including tax benefits of $1,940,209 | 8,646,337 | — | — | 8,646,337 | ||||||||
Common stock repurchases (1,351,699 shares) | — | (121,995,651 | ) | — | (121,995,651 | ) | ||||||
Restricted common stock expense under stock option plan, net of cancellations | 3,572,401 | — | — | 3,572,401 | ||||||||
Stock option expense | 8,024,370 | — | — | 8,024,370 | ||||||||
Other comprehensive loss | — | — | (3,704,498 | ) | (3,704,498 | ) | ||||||
Net income | — | 67,630,875 | — | 67,630,875 | ||||||||
Balances at December 31, 2013 | $ | 110,032,897 | 222,660,011 | (4,122,815 | ) | 328,570,093 | ||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Nine months ended December 31, | ||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||
Cash flow from operating activities: | ||||||
Net income | $ | 67,630,875 | 66,190,438 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 822,107 | 1,036,916 | ||||
Amortization of loan costs and discounts | 295,655 | 406,812 | ||||
Provision for loan losses | 108,006,774 | 93,411,187 | ||||
Depreciation | 4,708,254 | 4,683,781 | ||||
Deferred income tax benefit | (10,037,348 | ) | (9,773,789 | ) | ||
Compensation related to stock option and restricted stock plans, net of taxes | 11,596,771 | 6,735,222 | ||||
Change in accounts: | ||||||
Other assets, net | (692,803 | ) | (1,815,636 | ) | ||
Income taxes payable | (7,357,996 | ) | (6,362,166 | ) | ||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 27,438 | 1,458,764 | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 174,999,727 | 155,971,529 | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||
Increase in loans receivable, net | (230,060,722 | ) | (224,259,715 | ) | ||
Net assets acquired from office acquisitions, primarily loans | (774,549 | ) | (1,263,798 | ) | ||
Increase in intangible assets from acquisitions | (281,437 | ) | (424,192 | ) | ||
Purchases of property and equipment | (5,432,662 | ) | (5,355,655 | ) | ||
Net cash used in investing activities | (236,549,370 | ) | (231,303,360 | ) | ||
Cash flow from financing activities: | ||||||
Borrowings from senior note payable | 346,140,000 | 401,600,466 | ||||
Payments on senior note payable | (163,140,000 | ) | (138,150,466 | ) | ||
Payments on junior subordinated note payable | — | (50,000,000 | ) | |||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 6,706,128 | 7,120,171 | ||||
Repurchase of common stock | (121,995,651 | ) | (141,020,900 | ) | ||
Excess tax benefits from exercise of stock options | 1,940,209 | 2,262,766 | ||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 69,650,686 | 81,812,037 | ||||
Increase in cash and cash equivalents | 8,101,043 | 6,480,206 | ||||
Effects of foreign currency fluctuations on cash | (338,654 | ) | (74,029 | ) | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 11,625,365 | 10,768,176 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 19,387,754 | 17,174,353 | |||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2013 and 2012
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The consolidated financial statements of the Company at December 31, 2013, and for the three and nine months then ended were prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of items of a normal recurring nature) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position at December 31, 2013, and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, have been included. The results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year or any other interim period.
Certain reclassification entries have been made for fiscal 2013 to conform to fiscal 2014 presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on shareholders’ equity, comprehensive income (loss) or net income.
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amount of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The consolidated financial statements do not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, included in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders.
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT POLICIES
New Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.
In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-2, which requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. The new guidance requires an entity to disaggregate the total change of each component of other comprehensive income either on the face of the income statement or as a separate disclosure in the notes to the financial statements. The amendments in ASU 2013-02 do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. ASU 2013-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of ASU No. 2013-2 on April 1, 2013 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Accounting Standards to be Adopted
We reviewed significant recently issued accounting pronouncements and concluded that they are either not applicable to our business or that no material effect is expected on the financial statements as a result of future adoption.
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NOTE 3 – FAIR VALUE
Fair Value Disclosures
The Company may carry certain financial instruments and derivative assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Company determines the fair values of its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value are grouped in three levels. The levels prioritize the inputs used to measure the fair value of the assets or liabilities. These levels are:
• | Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. |
• | Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for assets and liabilities, either directly or indirectly. These inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in market that are less active. |
• | Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for assets or liabilities reflecting the reporting entity’s own assumptions. |
As of December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013, the Company had no significant financial assets or liabilities that were measured at fair value.
Fair Value of Long-Term Debt
The book value and estimated fair value of our long-term debt was as follows (in thousands):
December 31, 2013 | March 31, 2013 | |||||
Book value and estimated fair value: | ||||||
Senior note payable | $ | 583,250 | 400,250 | |||
The carrying value of the senior note payable approximated its fair value, as the senior note payable is at a variable interest rate.
Other
There were no significant assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 or March 31, 2013.
NOTE 4 – ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
The following is a summary of the changes in the allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated:
Three months ended December 31, | Nine months ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
Balance at beginning of period | $ | 67,608,005 | 61,328,777 | $ | 59,980,842 | 54,507,299 | |||||||
Provision for loan losses | 41,115,932 | 37,394,633 | 108,006,774 | 93,411,187 | |||||||||
Loan losses | (37,278,133 | ) | (34,619,123 | ) | (102,654,004 | ) | (89,537,727 | ) | |||||
Recoveries | 3,117,923 | 2,750,869 | 9,565,901 | 8,472,307 | |||||||||
Translation adjustment | 38,518 | (50,685 | ) | (297,268 | ) | (48,595 | ) | ||||||
Balance at end of period | $ | 74,602,245 | 66,804,471 | $ | 74,602,245 | 66,804,471 | |||||||
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The following is a summary of loans individually and collectively evaluated for impairment for the period indicated:
December 31, 2013 | Loans individually evaluated for impairment (impaired loans) | Loans collectively evaluated for impairment | Total | ||||||
Bankruptcy, gross loans | $ | 5,751,373 | — | 5,751,373 | |||||
91 days or more delinquent, excluding bankruptcy | 33,175,053 | — | 33,175,053 | ||||||
Loans less than 91 days delinquent and not in bankruptcy | — | 1,225,131,885 | 1,225,131,885 | ||||||
Gross loan balance | 38,926,426 | 1,225,131,885 | 1,264,058,311 | ||||||
Unearned interest and fees | (9,029,631 | ) | (338,303,927 | ) | (347,333,558 | ) | |||
Net loans | 29,896,795 | 886,827,958 | 916,724,753 | ||||||
Allowance for loan losses | (29,896,795 | ) | (44,705,450 | ) | (74,602,245 | ) | |||
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses | $ | — | 842,122,508 | 842,122,508 | |||||
March 31, 2013 | Loans individually evaluated for impairment (impaired loans) | Loans collectively evaluated for impairment | Total | ||||||
Bankruptcy, gross loans | $ | 5,910,206 | — | 5,910,206 | |||||
91 days or more delinquent, excluding bankruptcy | 23,536,170 | — | 23,536,170 | ||||||
Loans less than 91 days delinquent and not in bankruptcy | — | 1,037,605,387 | 1,037,605,387 | ||||||
Gross loan balance | 29,446,376 | 1,037,605,387 | 1,067,051,763 | ||||||
Unearned interest and fees | (6,036,018 | ) | (278,920,177 | ) | (284,956,195 | ) | |||
Net loans | 23,410,358 | 758,685,210 | 782,095,568 | ||||||
Allowance for loan losses | (23,410,358 | ) | (36,570,484 | ) | (59,980,842 | ) | |||
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses | $ | — | 722,114,726 | 722,114,726 | |||||
December 31, 2012 | Loans individually evaluated for impairment (impaired loans) | Loans collectively evaluated for impairment | Total | ||||||
Bankruptcy, gross loans | $ | 6,045,303 | — | 6,045,303 | |||||
91 days or more delinquent, excluding bankruptcy | 25,205,444 | — | 25,205,444 | ||||||
Loans less than 91 days delinquent and not in bankruptcy | — | 1,152,454,989 | 1,152,454,989 | ||||||
Gross loan balance | 31,250,747 | 1,152,454,989 | 1,183,705,736 | ||||||
Unearned interest and fees | (6,447,504 | ) | (318,283,151 | ) | (324,730,655 | ) | |||
Net loans | 24,803,243 | 834,171,838 | 858,975,081 | ||||||
Allowance for loan losses | (24,803,243 | ) | (42,001,228 | ) | (66,804,471 | ) | |||
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses | $ | — | 792,170,610 | 792,170,610 | |||||
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The following is an assessment of the credit quality for the period indicated:
December 31, 2013 | March 31, 2013 | December 31, 2012 | |||||||
Credit risk | |||||||||
Consumer loans- non-bankrupt accounts | $ | 1,258,306,938 | 1,061,141,557 | 1,177,660,433 | |||||
Consumer loans- bankrupt accounts | 5,751,373 | 5,910,206 | 6,045,303 | ||||||
Total gross loans | $ | 1,264,058,311 | 1,067,051,763 | 1,183,705,736 | |||||
Consumer credit exposure | |||||||||
Credit risk profile based on payment activity, performing | $ | 1,200,269,825 | 1,020,337,490 | 1,132,401,488 | |||||
Contractual non-performing, 61 or more days delinquent | 63,788,486 | 46,714,273 | 51,304,248 | ||||||
Total gross loans | $ | 1,264,058,311 | 1,067,051,763 | 1,183,705,736 | |||||
Delinquent renewals | $ | 25,549,569 | 19,799,064 | 21,701,807 | |||||
Credit risk profile based on customer type | |||||||||
New borrower | $ | 187,601,560 | 130,897,466 | 163,114,221 | |||||
Former borrower | 119,609,101 | 90,281,773 | 105,679,007 | ||||||
Refinance | 931,298,081 | 826,073,460 | 893,210,701 | ||||||
Delinquent refinance | 25,549,569 | 19,799,064 | 21,701,807 | ||||||
Total gross loans | $ | 1,264,058,311 | 1,067,051,763 | 1,183,705,736 | |||||
The following is a summary of the past due receivables as of:
December 31, 2013 | March 31, 2013 | December 31, 2012 | |||||||
Contractual basis: | |||||||||
30-60 days past due | $ | 45,956,945 | 37,674,267 | 45,193,214 | |||||
61-90 days past due | 30,224,306 | 22,773,063 | 25,758,105 | ||||||
91 days or more past due | 33,564,180 | 23,941,210 | 25,546,143 | ||||||
Total | $ | 109,745,431 | 84,388,540 | 96,497,462 | |||||
Percentage of period-end gross loans receivable | 8.7 | % | 7.9 | % | 8.2 | % | |||
NOTE 5 – AVERAGE SHARE INFORMATION
The following is a summary of the basic and diluted average common shares outstanding:
Three months ended December 31, | Nine months ended December 31, | ||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||
Basic: | |||||||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding (denominator) | 11,203,826 | 12,837,327 | 11,610,318 | 13,144,131 | |||||||
Diluted: | |||||||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding | 11,203,826 | 12,837,327 | 11,610,318 | 13,144,131 | |||||||
Dilutive potential common shares stock options | 388,812 | 262,962 | 359,748 | 287,137 | |||||||
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding (denominator) | 11,592,638 | 13,100,289 | 11,970,066 | 13,431,268 | |||||||
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Options to purchase 119,538 and 436,206 shares of common stock at various prices were outstanding during the three months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the option exercise price was antidilutive.
Options to purchase 376,177 and 289,440 shares of common stock at various prices were outstanding during the nine months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the option exercise price was antidilutive.
NOTE 6 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Stock Option Plans
The Company has a 2002 Stock Option Plan, a 2005 Stock Option Plan, a 2008 Stock Option Plan, and a 2011 Stock Option Plan for the benefit of certain directors, officers, and key employees. Under these plans, 4,100,000 shares of authorized common stock have been reserved for issuance pursuant to grants approved by the Compensation and Stock Option Committee of the Board of Directors. Stock options granted under these plans have a maximum duration of 10 years, may be subject to certain vesting requirements, which are generally five years for officers, directors, and key employees, and are priced at the market value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant of the option. At December 31, 2013, there were 303,527 shares available for grant under the plans.
Stock based compensation is recognized as provided under FASB ASC Topic 718-10 and FASB ASC Topic 505-50. FASB ASC Topic 718-10 requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized as compensation expense over the requisite service period (generally the vesting period) in the consolidated financial statements based on their fair values. The impact of forfeitures that may occur prior to vesting is also estimated and considered in the amount recognized. Stock option compensation is recognized as an expense over the unvested portion of all stock option awards granted based on the fair values estimated at grant date in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 718-10. The Company has applied the Black-Scholes valuation model in determining the fair value of the stock option awards. Compensation expense is recognized only for those options expected to vest, with forfeitures estimated based on historical experience and future expectations.
The weighted-average fair value at the grant date for options issued during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2013 was $44.41. The weighted-average fair value at the grant date for options issued during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2012 was $36.04. This fair value was estimated at grant date using the weighted-average assumptions listed below.
Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||
December 31, | December 31, | |||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | |
Dividend yield | —% | —% | —% | —% |
Expected Volatility | 54.62% | 56.15% | 54.62% | 56.15% |
Average risk-free interest rate | 1.52% | 0.80% | 1.52% | 0.80% |
Expected life | 5.5 years | 5.6 years | 5.5 years | 5.6 years |
The expected stock price volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company's stock for a period approximating the expected life. The expected life represents the period of time that options are expected to be outstanding after the grant date. The risk-free rate reflects the interest rate at grant date on zero-coupon U.S. governmental bonds having a remaining life similar to the expected option term.
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Option activity for the nine months ended December 31, 2013 was as follows:
Shares | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |||||||||
Options outstanding, beginning of period | 1,249,585 | $ | 54.90 | |||||||||
Granted during period | 196,860 | 89.03 | ||||||||||
Exercised during period | (172,755 | ) | 38.82 | |||||||||
Forfeited during period | (60,220 | ) | 66.73 | |||||||||
Expired during period | (740 | ) | 32.62 | |||||||||
Options outstanding, end of period | 1,212,730 | $ | 62.16 | 7.80 | $ | 31,076,373 | ||||||
Options exercisable, end of period | 329,000 | $ | 44.12 | 5.75 | $ | 14,280,979 | ||||||
The aggregate intrinsic value reflected in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the closing stock price on December 31, 2013 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by option holders had all option holders exercised their options as of December 31, 2013. This amount will change as the stock’s market price changes. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the periods ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:
December 31, 2013 | December 31, 2012 | ||||||
Three months ended | $ | 6,821,396 | $ | 5,377,474 | |||
Nine months ended | $ | 8,972,609 | $ | 10,327,163 | |||
As of December 31, 2013, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock options amounted to approximately $23.4 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.9 years.
Restricted Stock
On November 5, 2013 the Company granted 1,940 shares of restricted stock (which are equity classified), with a grant date fair value of $89.21 per share, respectively, to certain officers. On December 12, 2013 the Company granted 2,650 shares of restricted stock (which are equity classified), with a grant date fair value of $86.52 per share to a certain officer. The 4,590 shares will vest on April 30, 2015 based on the Company's achievement of the following performance goals as of March 31, 2015:
EPS Target | Restricted Shares Eligible for Vesting (Percentage of Award) | |
$10.29 | 100% | |
$9.76 | 67% | |
$9.26 | 33% | |
Below $9.26 | 0% | |
On November 5, 2013 the Company granted 13,060 shares of restricted stock (which are equity classified), with a grant date fair value of $89.21 per share, respectively, to certain officers. On December 12, 2013 the Company granted 17,600 shares of restricted stock (which are equity classified), with a grant date fair value of $86.52 per share to a certain officer. The 30,660 shares will vest as follows, if the Company achieves the following performance goals during any successive trailing four quarters during the measurement period beginning on September 30, 2013 and ending March 31, 2017:
Trailing 4 quarter EPS Target | Restricted Shares Eligible for Vesting (Percentage of Award) | |
$13.00 | 25% | |
$14.50 | 25% | |
$16.00 | 25% | |
$18.00 | 25% | |
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On February 5, 2013, the Company granted 85,000 shares of restricted stock (which are equity classified), with a grant date fair value of $77.31 per share, respectively, to certain officers. The remaining unforfeited 50,000 shares will vest as follows, if the Company achieves the following performance goals during any successive trailing four quarters during the measurement period beginning on October 1, 2012 and ending March 31, 2017:
Trailing 4 quarter EPS Target | Restricted Shares Eligible for Vesting (Percentage of Award) | |
$13.00 | 25% | |
$14.50 | 25% | |
$16.00 | 25% | |
$18.00 | 25% | |
On December 7, 2012 , the Company granted 69,600 shares of restricted stock (which are equity classified), with a grant date fair value of $74.08 per share, respectively, to certain officers and certain independent directors. On December 11, 2012 the Company granted 1,200 shares of restricted stock (which are equity classified), with a grant date fair value of $73.41 per share, respectively, to a certain officer. The remaining unforfeited 59,800 shares will vest on April 30, 2015 based on the Company’s achievement of the following performance goals as of March 31, 2015:
EPS Target | Restricted Shares Eligible for Vesting (Percentage of Award) | |
$10.29 | 100% | |
$9.76 | 67% | |
$9.26 | 33% | |
Below $9.26 | 0% | |
On December 7, 2012, the Company granted 350,900 shares of restricted stock (which are equity classified), with a grant date fair value of $74.08 per share, respectively, to certain officers and certain independent directors. On December 11, 2012, the Company granted 7,800 shares of restricted stock (which are equity classified), with a grant date fair value of $73.41 per share, respectively, to a certain officer. The remaining unforfeited 319,700 shares will vest as follows, if the Company achieves the following performance goals during any successive trailing four quarters during the measurement period beginning on October 1, 2012 and ending March 31, 2017:
Trailing 4 quarter EPS Target | Restricted Shares Eligible for Vesting (Percentage of Award) | |
$13.00 | 25% | |
$14.50 | 25% | |
$16.00 | 25% | |
$18.00 | 25% | |
On November 7, 2011, the Company granted 15,077 shares of restricted stock (which are equity classified), with a grant date fair value of $67.70 per share, to certain executive officers. One-third of the restricted stock vested immediately, one-third vested on November 7, 2012, and 3,249 shares vested on November 7, 2013, respectively. On that same date, the Company granted an additional 24,200 shares of restricted stock (which are equity classified), with a grant date fair value of $67.70 per share, to certain officers. One-third of the restricted stock vested on November 7, 2012, and one-third of the restricted stock vested on November 7, 2013 and one-third will vest on November 7, 2014, respectively. On that same date, the Company granted an additional 11,139 shares of restricted stock (which are equity classified), with a grant date fair value of $67.70 per share, to certain executive officers. The remaining unforfeited 7,275 shares will vest on April 30, 2014 based on the Company’s compounded annual EPS growth according to the following schedule:
Vesting Percentage | Compounded Annual EPS Growth | |
100% | 15% or higher | |
67% | 12% - 14.99% | |
33% | 10% - 11.99% | |
0% | Below 10% | |
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On November 8, 2010, the Company granted 29,080 shares of restricted stock (which are equity classified), with a grant date fair value of $43.04 per share, to certain officers. One-third of the restricted stock vested immediately, one-third vested on November 8, 2011 and the final third vested on November 8, 2012, respectively. On that same date, the Company granted an additional 15,871 shares of restricted stock (which are equity classified), with a grant date fair value of $43.04 per share, to certain executive officers. The 15,871 shares vested on April 30, 2013.
Compensation expense related to restricted stock is based on the number of shares expected to vest and the fair market value of the common stock on the grant date. The Company recognized approximately $0.3 and $1.0 million of compensation expense for the three months ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and recognized approximately $4.4 million and $2.8 million, respectively, for the nine months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 related to restricted stock. The Company reversed previously recorded share based compensation expense of $1.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013 and $2.2 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2013, which is included as a component of general and administrative expenses in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.
As of December 31, 2013, there was approximately $22.0 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock awards granted, which is expected to be recognized over the next 2.8 years. In addition there was approximately $5.3 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock awards granted, which are not expected to vest based on current estimates. If these estimates change the $5.3 million could be expensed in future periods.
A summary of the status of the Company’s restricted stock as of December 31, 2013, and changes during the nine months ended December 31, 2013, are presented below:
Shares | Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date | |||||
Outstanding at March 31, 2013 | 562,456 | $ | 73.32 | |||
Granted during the period | 35,250 | 87.66 | ||||
Vested during the period | (27,106 | ) | 53.26 | |||
Forfeited during the period | (90,589 | ) | 74.93 | |||
Outstanding at December 31, 2013 | 480,011 | $ | 75.20 | |||
Total share-based compensation included as a component of net income during the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:
Three months ended December 31, | Nine months ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||
Share-based compensation related to equity classified awards: | |||||||||||||
Share-based compensation related to stock options | $ | 2,884,602 | 2,370,084 | $ | 8,024,370 | 4,863,099 | |||||||
Share-based compensation related to restricted stock units | 257,758 | 1,012,904 | 4,364,474 | 2,848,405 | |||||||||
Total share-based compensation related to equity classified awards | $ | 3,142,360 | 3,382,988 | $ | 12,388,844 | 7,711,504 | |||||||
NOTE 7 – ACQUISITIONS
The Company evaluates each acquisition to determine if the acquired enterprise meets the definition of a business. Those acquired enterprises that meet the definition of a business are accounted for as a business combination under FASB ASC Topic 805-10 and all other acquisitions are accounted for as asset purchases. All acquisitions have been from independent third parties.
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The following table sets forth the acquisition activity of the Company for the nine months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
2013 | 2012 | |||||
Number of business combinations | 1 | 3 | ||||
Number of asset purchases | 6 | 6 | ||||
Total acquisitions | 7 | 9 | ||||
Purchase Price | $ | 1,055,986 | 1,687,990 | |||
Tangible assets: | ||||||
Net loans | 773,049 | 1,255,798 | ||||
Furniture, fixtures & equipment | 1,500 | 8,000 | ||||
774,549 | 1,263,798 | |||||
Excess of purchase prices over carrying value of net tangible assets | $ | 281,437 | 424,192 | |||
Customer lists | 175,598 | 173,838 | ||||
Non-compete agreements | 35,000 | 45,000 | ||||
Goodwill | 70,839 | 205,354 | ||||
Total intangible assets | $ | 281,437 | 424,192 | |||
When the acquisition results in a new office, the Company records the transaction as a business combination, since the office acquired will continue to generate loans. The Company typically retains the existing employees and the office location. The purchase price is allocated to the estimated fair value of the tangible assets acquired and to the estimated fair value of the identified intangible assets acquired (generally non-compete agreements and customer lists). The remainder is allocated to goodwill. During the nine months ended December 31, 2013, one acquisition was recorded as a business combination.
When the acquisition is of a portfolio of loans only, the Company records the transaction as an asset purchase. In an asset purchase, no goodwill is recorded. The purchase price is allocated to the estimated fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired. There were six acquisitions recorded as asset acquisitions during the nine months ended December 31, 2013.
The Company’s acquisitions include tangible assets (generally loans and furniture and equipment) and intangible assets (generally non-compete agreements, customer lists, and goodwill), both of which are recorded at their fair values, which are estimated pursuant to the processes described below.
Acquired loans are valued at the net loan balance. Given the short-term nature of these loans, generally eight months, and that these loans are priced at current rates, management believes the net loan balances approximate their fair value.
Furniture and equipment are valued at the specific purchase price as agreed to by both parties at the time of acquisition, which management believes approximates their fair values.
Non-compete agreements are valued at the stated amount paid to the other party for these agreements, which the Company believes approximates the fair value. The fair value of the customer lists is based on a valuation model that utilizes the Company’s historical data to estimate the value of any acquired customer lists. In a business combination the remaining excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the tangible assets, customer list, and non-compete agreements is allocated to goodwill. The offices the Company acquires are small privately owned offices, which do not have sufficient historical data to determine attrition. The Company believes that the customers acquired have the same characteristics and perform similarly to its customers. Therefore, the Company utilized the attrition patterns of its customers when developing the method. This method is re-evaluated periodically.
Customer lists are allocated at an office level and are evaluated for impairment at an office level when a triggering event occurs, in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 360-10-5. If a triggering event occurs, the impairment loss to the customer list is generally the remaining unamortized customer list balance. In most acquisitions, the original fair value of the customer list allocated to an office is less than $100,000, and management believes that in the event a triggering event were to occur, the impairment loss to an unamortized customer list would be immaterial.
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The results of all acquisitions have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements since the respective acquisition dates. The pro forma impact of these purchases as though they had been acquired at the beginning of the periods presented would not have a material effect on the consolidated results of operations as reported.
NOTE 8 – DEBT
The Company's note payable consists of a $680.0 million senior note payable revolving credit facility with $583.3 million outstanding at December 31, 2013. Subject to a borrowing base formula, the Company may borrow at the rate of LIBOR plus 3.0% with a minimum of 4.0%. At December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013, the Company’s effective interest rate, including the commitment fee, was 4.4% and 5.1%, respectively, and the unused amount available under the revolver at December 31, 2013 was $95.0 million. The Company also had $1.7 million that may become available under the revolving credit facility if it grows the net eligible finance receivables. The revolving credit facility has a commitment fee of 0.40% per annum on the unused portion of the commitment. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility mature on November 19, 2015.
Substantially all of the Company’s assets are pledged as collateral for borrowings under the revolving credit agreement.
NOTE 9 – INCOME TAXES
The Company is required to assess whether the earnings of our two Mexican foreign subsidiaries, Servicios World Acceptance Corporation de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. (“SWAC”) and WAC de México, S.A. de C.V., SOFOM ENR (“WAC de Mexico”), will be permanently reinvested in the respective foreign jurisdiction or if previously untaxed foreign earnings of the Company will no longer be permanently reinvested and thus become taxable in the United States. If these earnings were ever repatriated to the United States, the Company would be required to accrue and pay taxes on the cumulative undistributed earnings. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has determined that approximately $1.3 million of cumulative undistributed net earnings of SWAC and approximately $11.9 million of cumulative undistributed net earnings of WAC de México, as well as the future net earnings and losses of both foreign subsidiaries, will be permanently reinvested.
As of December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013, the Company had $2.8 million and $3.2 million, respectively, of total gross unrecognized tax benefits including interest. Approximately $1.63 million and $1.60 million, respectively, represent the amount of net unrecognized tax benefits that are permanent in nature and, if recognized, would affect the annual effective tax rate. At December 31, 2013, approximately $1.9 million of gross unrecognized tax benefits are expected to be resolved during the next 12 months through the expiration of the statute of limitations and settlement with taxing authorities. The Company’s continuing practice is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had $414,000 accrued for gross interest, of which $179,000 was a current period end expense.
The Company is subject to U.S. and Mexican income taxes as well as income taxation by various other state and local jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2010, although carryforward attributes that were generated prior to 2010 may still be adjusted upon examination by the taxing authorities if they either have been or will be used in a future period.
NOTE 10 – LITIGATION
At December 31, 2013, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries have been named as defendants or are otherwise involved in various legal actions and proceedings arising from their normal business activities, including matters in which damages in various amounts are claimed. In view of the inherent difficulty in predicting the outcome of legal matters, particularly where the claimants seek very large or indeterminate damages, the matters present novel legal theories, potentially involve a large number of parties or are in the early stages, the Company generally cannot predict the eventual outcome of these pending matters, nor the timing of the ultimate resolution of such matters or the eventual loss, fines, penalties, settlement or other impact, if any, related to such matters. The Company does not believe, however, that any reasonably possible losses arising from any currently pending legal matters will be material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
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WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth certain information derived from the Company's consolidated statements of operations and balance sheets, as well as operating data and ratios, for the periods indicated (unaudited):
Three months ended December 31, | Nine months ended December 31, | |||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Average gross loans receivable ¹ | $ | 1,202,204 | 1,124,333 | 1,149,554 | 1,063,557 | |||||||
Average net loans receivable ² | 869,542 | 816,671 | 834,004 | 774,896 | ||||||||
Expenses as a % of total revenue: | ||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses | 25.6 | % | 25.0 | % | 23.7 | % | 22.1 | % | ||||
General and administrative | 48.2 | % | 50.0 | % | 49.3 | % | 49.8 | % | ||||
Total interest expense | 3.5 | % | 2.9 | % | 3.4 | % | 2.9 | % | ||||
Operating income ³ | 26.2 | % | 25.0 | % | 27.0 | % | 28.1 | % | ||||
Return on average assets (trailing 12 months) | 12.1 | % | 13.0 | % | 12.1 | % | 13.0 | % | ||||
Offices opened or acquired, net | 18 | 13 | 45 | 49 | ||||||||
Total offices (at period end) | 1,248 | 1,186 | 1,248 | 1,186 | ||||||||
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(1) | Average gross loans receivable have been determined by averaging month-end gross loans receivable over the indicated period. |
(2) | Average loans receivable have been determined by averaging month-end gross loans receivable less unearned interest and deferred fees over the indicated period. |
(3) | Operating income is computed as total revenue less provision for loan losses and general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of total revenue. |
Comparison of Three Months Ended December 31, 2013 Versus
Three Months Ended December 31, 2012
Net income increased to $23.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013, or 11.0%, from the three month period ended December 31, 2012. Operating income (revenue less provision for loan losses and general and administrative expenses) increased approximately $4.6 million, or 12.4%, interest expense increased by approximately $1.1 million, or 25.9%, and income tax expense increased by $1.2 million, or 9.8%.
Total revenue rose to $160.5 million during the quarter ended December 31, 2013, a 7.3% increase over the $149.6 million for the corresponding quarter of the previous year. This increase was primarily driven by the 6.6% increase in average net loans. Revenue from the 1,132 offices open throughout both quarterly periods increased by approximately 4.8%. At December 31, 2013, the Company had 1,248 offices in operation, an increase of forty-five offices from March 31, 2013.
Interest and fee income for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 increased by $11.9 million, or 9.1%, over the same period of the prior year. This increase primarily resulted from a $52.9 million increase, or 6.5%, in average net loans receivable over the two corresponding periods, as well as fee revenue increases in Texas, Georgia, and Indiana due to regulation changes which allowed increased fees on certain loans.
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Insurance commissions and other income decreased by approximately $1.0 million, or 5.4%, between the two quarterly periods. Insurance commissions decreased by approximately $150,000, or 1.1%, during the three months when compared to the same period in the prior year. Other income decreased by approximately $897,000, or 16.0%. This decrease resulted primarily from a decrease in the sales of motor club of $200,000 and a decrease in the sales of World Class Buying Club of $360,000.
The provision for loan losses during the three months ended December 31, 2013 increased by $3.7 million, or 10.0%. This increase resulted from an increase in the amount of loans charged off and an increase in the general reserve associated with the increase in the gross loans when comparing the two periods. The percent of loans delinquent 91 days or more as a percent of gross loans also increased from 1.1% as of December 31, 2012 to 1.3% at December 31, 2013. Since the majority of loans 91 days or more past due on a recency basis are reserved 100%, this increase resulted in an increase to the provision expense. Net charge-offs as a percentage of average net loans increased from 15.6% to 15.7% (annualized) when comparing the two quarter end periods. Over the last ten years, charge-off ratios during the third fiscal quarter have ranged from a high of 19.6% in fiscal 2008 to a low of 15.6% in fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2013. Accounts that were 61+ days past due increased from 2.9% to 3.2% of gross loans on a recency basis and increased from 4.3% to 5.0% on a contractual basis when comparing the two quarter-end statistics.
General and administrative expenses for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 increased by $2.5 million, or 3.3% over the same quarter of fiscal 2013. Of the total increase, approximately $4.0 million related to personnel expense, the majority of which was attributable to the year-over-year increase in our branch network, normal merit increases to employees, health insurance cost, and incentive costs, including stock compensation expense, which increased approximately $1.8 million. Increases in personnel expense were offset by the reversal of $2.9 million of compensation expense related to the resignation of an executive officer during the quarter. Overall, general and administrative expenses, when divided by average open offices, decreased by approximately 1.6% when comparing the two periods. The total general and administrative expense as a percent of total revenue was 48.2% for the three months ended December 31, 2013 and was 50.0% for the three months ended December 31, 2012.
Interest expense increased by approximately $1.1 million when comparing the two corresponding quarterly periods as a result of a 25.1% increase in the average debt balance. The effective interest rate was 4.3% for the two quarterly periods.
The Company’s effective income tax rate decreased to 37.2% for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 compared to 37.4% for the prior year quarter. The decrease was primarily due to an increase in Mexican permanent deductions along with an increase in Mexican income which is being taxed at a lower statutory rate than U.S. income.
Comparison of Nine Months Ended December 31, 2013 Versus
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2012
Net income increased to $67.6 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2013, or 2.2%, from the nine month period ended December 31, 2012. Operating income (revenue less provision for loan losses and general and administrative expenses) increased approximately $4.8 million, or 4.1%, interest expense increased by approximately $3.1 million, or 25.1%, and income tax expense increased by $297,000, or 0.7%.
Total revenue rose to $455.7 million during the nine month period ended December 31, 2013, an 8.0% increase over the $421.9 million for the corresponding period of the previous year. This increase was primarily driven by the 7.6% increase in average net loans. Revenue from the 1,132 offices open throughout both nine month periods increased by approximately 6.1%.
Interest and fee income for the nine months ended December 31, 2013 increased by $35.8 million, or 9.7%, over the same period of the prior year. This increase resulted from a $59.1 million increase, or 7.6%, in average net loans receivable over the two corresponding periods as wells as fee revenue increases in Texas, Georgia, and Indiana due to regulation changes which allowed increased fees on certain loans.
Insurance commissions and other income decreased by approximately $1.9 million, or 3.5%, between the two nine month periods. Insurance commissions decreased by approximately $421,000, or 1.1%, during the nine months when compared to the same period in the prior year. Insurance commissions in Tennessee decreased by approximately $474,000, due to the state of Tennessee's change in its maximum loan size for alternative rate loans from $1,000 to $2,000. Lenders in Tennessee are not permitted to offer insurance products with alternative rate loans. Other income decreased by approximately $1.5 million, or 9.8%. This decrease resulted primarily from a decrease in the sales of motor club of $707,000, and a decrease in the sales of World Class Buying Club of $711,000, partially offset by increased revenue from Paradata of $245,000.
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The provision for loan losses during the nine months ended December 31, 2013 increased by $14.6 million, or 15.6%. This increase resulted from an increase in the amount of loans charged off and an increase in the general reserve associated with the increase in the gross loans when comparing the two periods. Net charge-offs as a percentage of average net loans increased from 14.0% to 14.9% (annualized) when comparing the two nine month periods.
General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended December 31, 2013 increased by $14.4 million, or 6.9% over the same period of fiscal 2013. Of the total increase, approximately, $10.4 million related to personnel expense, the majority of which was attributable to the year-over-year increase in our branch network, normal merit increases to employees, and incentive costs, including stock compensation expense, which increased approximately $4.7 million when comparing the two quarter end periods. Overall, general and administrative expenses, when divided by average open offices, increased by approximately 1.5% when comparing the two periods. The total general and administrative expense as a percent of total revenue was 49.3% for the nine months ended December 31, 2013 and was 49.8% for the nine months ended December 31, 2012.
Interest expense increased by approximately $3.1 million when comparing the two corresponding periods as a result of a 28.5% increase in the average debt balance, partially offset by a decrease in the effective interest rate. The effective interest rate decreased from 4.5% to 4.4% during the current period.
The Company’s effective income tax rate decreased to 37.2% for the nine months ended December 31, 2013 compared to 37.5% for the prior year period. The decrease was primarily due to an increase in Mexican permanent deductions along with an increase in Mexican income which is being taxed at a lower statutory rate than U.S. income.
Regulatory Matters
Texas and Georgia Fee Changes
Effective September 5, 2013 the Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner adopted a regulation that allows companies issuing consumer loans in the state of Texas to increase the origination fees charged to borrowers. The maximum allowable acquisition fee for small loans increased from $10 to the lesser of 10% of the cash advance or $100 and the maximum allowable administrative fee for large loans increased from $25 to $100.
In addition, the State of Georgia adopted a regulation that allows companies issuing certain sizes of consumer loans to charge an additional fee. The maximum allowable fee, referred to as a closing fee, is equal to the lesser of 4% of the total payments less maintenance fees or $50.
Management estimates that the combination of the two state law changes could increase interest and fee revenue between $4 million and $6 million for fiscal 2014.
Missouri Ballot Initiative
As previously disclosed, the proponents of a 2012 ballot initiative to limit consumer loan annual interest rates in Missouri to 36% failed to secure inclusion of this initiative on Missouri's November 2012 general election ballot. On November 21, 2012, the proponents filed an identical ballot initiative to have the limitation placed on the November 2014 ballot. The Company, through its state and federal trade associations, is working in opposition to this new ballot initiative; however, it is uncertain whether these efforts will be successful in preventing the initiative from being placed on the November 2014 election ballot or in defeating the initiative if it is ultimately placed on the ballot. As discussed further in the Company's report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 and the Company's other reports filed with or furnished to the SEC from time to time, the Company's operations are subject to extensive state and federal laws and regulations, and changes in those laws or regulations or their application could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations, prospects or ability to continue operations in the jurisdictions affected by these changes. See Part I, Item 1, “Description of Business-Government Regulation” and Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company's report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 for more information regarding these regulations and related risks.
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Critical Accounting Policies
The Company’s accounting and reporting policies are in accordance with U. S. GAAP and conform to general practices within the finance company industry. Certain accounting policies involve significant judgment by the Company’s management, including the use of estimates and assumptions which affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. As a result, changes in these estimates and assumptions could significantly affect the Company’s financial position and results of operations. The Company considers its policies regarding the allowance for loan losses, share-based compensation and income taxes to be its most critical accounting policies due to the significant degree of management judgment involved.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The Company has developed process and procedures for assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses that take into consideration various assumptions and estimates with respect to the loan portfolio. The Company’s assumptions and estimates may be affected in the future by changes in economic conditions, among other factors. Additional information concerning the allowance for loan losses is discussed under Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Credit Quality,” and under Item 9A, "Controls and Procedures" and Item 9A(1), "Management Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting" in the Company’s report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013.
Share-Based Compensation
The Company measures compensation cost for share-based awards at fair value and recognizes compensation over the service period for awards expected to vest. The fair value of restricted stock is based on the number of shares granted and the quoted price of the Company’s common stock, and the fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The Black-Scholes model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including expected volatility, risk-free interest rate and expected life, changes to which can materially affect the fair value estimate. In addition, the estimation of share-based awards that will ultimately vest requires judgment, and to the extent actual results or updated estimates differ from the Company’s current estimates, such amounts will be recorded as a cumulative adjustment in the period estimates are revised. The Company considers many factors when estimating expected forfeitures, including types of awards and historical experience. Actual results, and future changes in estimates, may differ substantially from the Company’s current estimates.
Income Taxes
Management uses certain assumptions and estimates in determining income taxes payable or refundable, deferred income tax liabilities and assets for events recognized differently in its financial statements and income tax returns, and income tax expense. Determining these amounts requires analysis of certain transactions and interpretation of tax laws and regulations. Management exercises considerable judgment in evaluating the amount and timing of recognition of the resulting income tax liabilities and assets. These judgments and estimates are re-evaluated on a periodic basis as regulatory and business factors change.
No assurance can be given that either the tax returns submitted by management or the income tax reported on the Consolidated Financial Statements will not be adjusted by either adverse rulings by the U.S. Tax Court, changes in the tax code, or assessments made by the Internal Revenue Service, state taxing authorities, or Mexico taxing authorities. The Company is subject to potential adverse adjustments, including but not limited to: an increase in the statutory federal or state income tax rates, the permanent non-deductibility of amounts currently considered deductible either now or in future periods, and the dependency on the generation of future taxable income, including capital gains, in order to ultimately realize deferred income tax assets.
Under FASB ASC Topic 740, the Company will include the current and deferred tax impact of its tax positions in the financial statements when it is more likely than not (likelihood of greater than 50%) that such positions will be sustained by taxing authorities, with full knowledge of relevant information, based on the technical merits of the tax position. While the Company supports its tax positions by unambiguous tax law, prior experience with the taxing authority, and analysis of what it considers to be all relevant facts, circumstances and regulations, management must still rely on assumptions and estimates to determine the overall likelihood of success and proper quantification of a given tax position.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company has financed and continues to finance its operations, acquisitions and office expansion through a combination of cash flows from operations and borrowings from its institutional lenders. The Company has generally applied its cash flows from operations to fund its increasing loan volume, fund acquisitions, repay long-term indebtedness, and repurchase its common stock. As the Company's gross loans receivable increased from $671.2 million at March 31, 2009 to $1.1 billion at March 31, 2013, net cash provided by operating activities for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $232.0 million, $219.4 million and $199.8 million, respectively.
The Company believes stock repurchases to be a viable component of the Company’s long-term financial strategy and an excellent use of excess cash when the opportunity arises. Subject to appropriate authorizations, the Company may use a substantial portion of recent and any future increases under its revolving credit facility (described further below) to fund additional stock repurchases. As of February 4, 2014 (including pending repurchase orders subject to settlement), the Company has $13.8 million in aggregate remaining repurchase capacity under all of the Company’s outstanding stock repurchase authorizations.
The Company plans to open or acquire at least 57 branches in the United States and 16 branches in Mexico during fiscal 2014. Expenditures by the Company to open and furnish new offices averaged approximately $25,000 per office during fiscal 2013. New offices have also required from $100,000 to $400,000 to fund outstanding loans receivable originated during their first 12 months of operation.
The Company completed seven acquisitions during the first nine months of fiscal 2014. Gross loans receivable purchased in these transactions were approximately $1.0 million in the aggregate at the date of purchase. The Company believes that attractive opportunities to acquire new offices or receivables from its competitors or to acquire offices in communities not currently served by the Company will continue to become available as conditions in local economies and the financial circumstances of owners change.
The Company has a $680.0 million base credit facility with a syndicate of banks. The credit facility was amended September 2013 to extend its term through November 19, 2015. Funds borrowed under the revolving credit facility bear interest at the LIBOR rate plus 3.0% per annum with a minimum 4.0% interest rate. During the nine months ended December 31, 2013, the effective interest rate, including the commitment fee, on borrowings under the revolving credit facility was 4.4%. The Company pays a commitment fee equal to 0.40% per annum of the daily unused portion of the commitments unless the unused portion equals or exceeds 55% of the commitments, in which case the fee increases to 0.50% per annum. Amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility may not exceed specified percentages of eligible loans receivable. On December 31, 2013, $583.3 million was outstanding under this facility, and there was $95.0 million of unused borrowing availability under the borrowing base limitations. The Company also has $1.7 million that may become available under the revolving credit facility if it grows the net eligible finance receivables.
The Company's credit agreements contain a number of financial covenants, including minimum net worth and fixed charge coverage requirements. The credit agreements also contain certain other covenants, including covenants that impose limitations on the Company with respect to (i) declaring or paying dividends or making distributions on or acquiring common or preferred stock or warrants or options; (ii) redeeming or purchasing or prepaying principal or interest on subordinated debt; (iii) incurring additional indebtedness; and (iv) entering into a merger, consolidation or sale of substantial assets or subsidiaries. The Company believes that it was in compliance with these agreements as of December 31, 2013, and does not believe that these agreements will materially limit its business and expansion strategy.
The Company believes that cash flow from operations and borrowings under its revolving credit facility or other sources will be adequate to fund the expected cost of opening or acquiring new offices, including funding initial operating losses of new offices and funding loans receivable originated by those offices and the Company's other offices (for the next 12 months and for the foreseeable future beyond that). Except as otherwise discussed in this report and in the Company’s Form 10-K/A for the year ended March 31, 2013, including, but not limited to, any discussions in Part 1, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" (as supplemented by any subsequent disclosures in information the Company files with or furnishes to the SEC from time to time, including, but not limited to, any disclosures in Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in any of the Company’s Forms 10-Q for quarters ended during fiscal 2014), management is not currently aware of any trends, demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that it believes will or could result in, or are or could be reasonably likely to result in, the Company’s liquidity increasing or decreasing in any material way. From time to time, the Company has needed and obtained, and expects that it will continue to need on a periodic basis, an increase in the borrowing limits under its revolving credit facility. The Company has successfully obtained such increases in the past and anticipates that it will be able to do so in the future as the need arises; however, there can be no assurance that this additional funding will be available (or available on reasonable terms) if and when needed.
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Share Repurchase Program
The Company's long-term profitability has demonstrated over many years our ability to grow our loan portfolio (the Company's only earning asset) and generate excess cash flow. We have and will continue to use our cash flow and excess capital to repurchase shares, assuming that the repurchased shares are accretive to earnings per share, which should provide better returns for shareholders in the future. We prefer share repurchases to dividends for several reasons. First, repurchasing shares should increase the value of the remaining shares. Second, repurchasing shares as opposed to dividends provides shareholders the option to defer taxes by electing to not sell any of their holdings. Finally, repurchasing shares provides shareholders with maximum flexibility to increase, maintain or decrease their ownership depending on their view of the value of the Company's shares, whereas a dividend does not provide this flexibility.
Since 1996, the Company has repurchased approximately 15.9 million shares for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $665.3 million. As of December 31, 2013 our debt outstanding was $583.3 million and our shareholders' equity was $328.6 million, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.8:1. Our first priority is to ensure we have enough capital to fund loan growth. To the extent we have excess capital we intend to continue repurchasing stock, as authorized by our Board of Directors, which is consistent with our past practice. We will continue to monitor our debt-to-equity ratio and are committed to maintaining a debt level that will allow us to continue to execute our business objectives, while not putting undue stress on our balance sheet.
Historically, management has filed a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission to announce any new authorization the Board of Directors has given regarding stock repurchases. Management plans to continue to make filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission or otherwise publicly announce future stock repurchase authorizations. When we have Board authorization to repurchase shares, we have historically repurchased shares in the open market and in accordance with applicable regulations regarding company repurchase programs and our own self-imposed trading policies. As mentioned above, when we have excess capital and the market price of our stock is trading at a level that is accretive to earnings per share, we anticipate that we will continue to repurchase shares.
Inflation
The Company does not believe that inflation, within reasonably anticipated rates, will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition. Although inflation would increase the Company’s operating costs in absolute terms, the Company expects that the same decrease in the value of money would result in an increase in the size of loans demanded by its customer base. It is reasonable to anticipate that such a change in customer preference would result in an increase in total loans receivable and an increase in absolute revenue to be generated from that larger amount of loans receivable. That increase in absolute revenue should offset any increase in operating costs. In addition, because the Company’s loans have a relatively short contractual term, it is unlikely that loans made at any given point in time will be repaid with significantly inflated dollars.
Quarterly Information and Seasonality
The Company's loan volume and corresponding loans receivable follow seasonal trends. The Company's highest loan demand occurs each year from October through December, its third fiscal quarter. Loan demand is generally the lowest and loan repayment is highest from January to March, its fourth fiscal quarter. Loan volume and average balances remain relatively level during the remainder of the year. This seasonal trend causes fluctuations in the Company's cash needs and quarterly operating performance through corresponding fluctuations in interest and fee income and insurance commissions earned. Consequently, operating results for the Company's third fiscal quarter are significantly lower than in other quarters and operating results for its fourth fiscal quarter are generally higher than in other quarters.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 to our accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Forward-Looking Information
This report on Form 10-Q, including “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” contains various “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that are based on management’s belief and assumptions, as well as information currently available to management. Statements other than those of historical fact, as well as those identified by the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “expect,” “believe,” “may,” “will,” and “should” any variation of the foregoing and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in any such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Any such statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, the Company’s actual financial results, performance or financial condition may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or expected. Among the key factors that could cause the Company’s actual financial results, performance or condition to differ from the expectations expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements are the following: recently enacted, proposed or future legislation and the manner in which it is implemented; the nature and scope of regulatory authority, particularly discretionary authority, that may be exercised by regulators having jurisdiction over the Company’s business or consumer financial transactions generically; the impact of changes in accounting rules and regulations, or their interpretation or application which could materially and adversely affect the Company's reported financial statements or necessitate material delays or changes in the issuance of the Company's audited financial statements; the Company's assessment of its internal control over financial reporting, and the timing and effectiveness of the Company's efforts to remediate any reported material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting, which could lead to the Company to report further or unremediated material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting; changes in interest rates; risks related to expansion and foreign operations; risks inherent in making loans, including repayment risks and value of collateral; the timing and amount of revenue that may be recognized by the Company; changes in current revenue and expense trends (including trends affecting delinquencies and charge-offs); changes in the Company’s markets and general changes in the economy (particularly in the markets served by the Company); the unpredictable nature of litigation; and other matters discussed in this report and in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Company’s other reports filed with, or furnished to, the SEC from time to time. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements it makes.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Interest Rate Risk
The Company’s financial instruments consist of the following: cash and cash equivalents, loans receivable and senior notes payable. Fair value approximates carrying value for all of these instruments. Loans receivable are originated at prevailing market rates and have an average life of approximately eight months. Given the short-term nature of these loans, they are continually repriced at current market rates. The Company’s outstanding debt under its revolving credit facility was $583.3 million at December 31, 2013. At December 31, 2013, interest on borrowings under this facility was based on LIBOR plus 3.0%, with a minimum of 4.0% per annum.
Based on the outstanding balance at December 31, 2013, a change of 1.0% in the interest rates would cause a change in interest expense of approximately $1.0 million on an annual basis.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
In September 2005 the Company began opening offices in Mexico, where its local businesses utilize the Mexican peso as their functional currency. The consolidated financial statements of the Company are denominated in U.S. dollars and are therefore subject to fluctuation as the U.S. dollar and Mexican peso foreign exchange rates change. International revenue from our non-U.S. operations accounted for approximately 8.3% and 7.1% of total revenue during the nine months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. There have been, and there may continue to be, period-to-period fluctuations in the relative portions of our international revenue to total consolidated revenue.
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Our international operations are subject to risks, including but not limited to differing economic conditions, changes in political climate, social unrest, differing tax structures, other regulations and restrictions, and foreign exchange rate volatility. Accordingly, our future consolidated financial position as well as our consolidated results of operations results could be adversely affected by changes in these or other factors. Foreign exchange rate fluctuations may adversely impact our financial position as the assets and liabilities of our foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars in preparing our consolidated balance sheet. Our exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations arises in part from balances in our intercompany accounts included on our subsidiary balance sheets. These intercompany accounts are denominated in the functional currency of the foreign subsidiaries and are translated to U.S. dollars at each reporting period end. Additionally, foreign exchange rate fluctuations may impact our consolidated results from operations as exchange rate fluctuations will impact the amounts reported in our consolidated statement of income. The effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on our consolidated financial position is recognized within shareholders’ equity through accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The net translation adjustment for the nine months ended December 31, 2013 was a loss of approximately $3.7 million. The Company’s foreign currency exchange rate exposures may change over time as business practices evolve and could have a material effect on the Company’s financial results. The Company will continue to monitor and assess the effect of foreign currency fluctuations and may institute hedging strategies.
The Company performs a foreign exchange sensitivity analysis on a quarterly basis which assumes a hypothetical 10% increase and decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to the Mexican peso. The foreign exchange risk sensitivity of both net loans receivable and consolidated net income is assessed using hypothetical scenarios and assumes that earnings in Mexican pesos are recognized evenly throughout a period. The actual results may differ from the results noted in the tables below particularly due to assumptions utilized or if events occur that were not included in the methodology.
The foreign exchange risk sensitivity of net loans denominated in Mexican pesos and translated into US dollars, which were approximately $50.3 million and $38.8 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, on the reported net loans receivable amount is summarized in the following table:
Foreign Exchange Sensitivity Analysis of Loans Receivable, Net of Unearned Amounts | ||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||
Foreign exchange spot rate, U.S. dollars to Mexican pesos | -10% | 0% | 10% | |||||||||
Loans receivable, net of unearned | $ | 837,546,247 | $ | 842,122,508 | $ | 847,715,734 | ||||||
% change from base amount | (0.55 | )% | — | % | 0.66 | % | ||||||
$ change from base amount | $ | (4,576,261 | ) | $ | — | $ | 5,593,226 | |||||
As of December 31, 2012 | ||||||||||||
Foreign exchange spot rate, U.S. dollars to Mexican pesos | -10% | 0% | 10% | |||||||||
Loans receivable, net of unearned | $ | 788,639,560 | $ | 792,170,610 | $ | 796,486,332 | ||||||
% change from base amount | (0.45 | )% | — | % | 0.55 | % | ||||||
$ change from base amount | $ | (3,531,050 | ) | $ | — | $ | 4,315,722 | |||||
The following table summarizes the results of the foreign exchange risk sensitivity analysis on reported net income as of the dates indicated below:
Foreign Exchange Sensitivity Analysis of Net Income | ||||||||||||
For the nine months ended December 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||
Foreign exchange spot rate, U.S. dollars to Mexican pesos | -10% | 0% | 10% | |||||||||
Net Income | $ | 67,170,370 | $ | 67,630,875 | $ | 68,193,711 | ||||||
% change from base amount | (0.69 | )% | — | % | 0.83 | % | ||||||
$ change from base amount | $ | (460,505 | ) | $ | — | $ | 562,836 | |||||
For the nine months ended December 31, 2012 | ||||||||||||
Foreign exchange spot rate, U.S. dollars to Mexican pesos | -10% | 0% | 10% | |||||||||
Net Income | $ | 65,973,675 | $ | 66,190,438 | $ | 66,455,372 | ||||||
% change from base amount | (0.33 | )% | — | % | 0.40 | % | ||||||
$ change from base amount | $ | (216,763 | ) | $ | — | $ | 264,934 | |||||
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting, except for the Company's previously reported material weakness in internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2013, as reported on in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended March 31, 2013, and the related remediation efforts management commenced in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 related to this material weakness. Following management's determination of the material weakness, management promptly began taking the following remedial actions:
• | The Company has enhanced its documented process for addressing the establishment of the allowance for loan losses, including the assumptions underlying the allowance for loan losses and how management reviews and concludes on the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses; and |
• | The Company has established a control to assess whether the accounting treatment of renewals are in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and the impact, if any, renewals have on the estimate of the allowance for loan losses. |
Management believes that these remedial actions have strengthened the Company's internal control over financial reporting and will, over time, address the material weakness that was identified as of March 31, 2013. Because some of these remedial actions take place on a quarterly basis, their successful implementation will need to be evaluated over several quarters before management is able to conclude that the material weakness has been remediated.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of December 31, 2013, the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13(a)-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based on that evaluation and the identification of a material weakness in the Company's internal control over financial reporting as described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended March 31, 2013, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time the Company is involved in routine litigation relating to claims arising out of its operations in the normal course of business. While the outcome of litigation is by its nature uncertain, based on current knowledge the Company does not believe that it is presently a party to any such pending legal proceedings that would have a material adverse effect on its financial condition. See Note 10 of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed under Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended March 31, 2013.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The Company's credit agreements contain certain restrictions on the payment of cash dividends on its capital stock. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources."
On November 27, 2013, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $25.0 million of the Company’s common stock. This repurchase authorization follows, and is in addition to, a similar repurchase authorization of $50.0 million announced on August 29, 2013. After taking into account all shares repurchased through February 4, 2014 (including pending repurchase orders subject to settlement), the Company has $13.8 million in aggregate remaining repurchase capacity under all of the Company’s outstanding repurchase authorizations. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including the stock price, corporate and regulatory requirements and other market and economic conditions. Although the repurchase authorizations above have no stated expiration date, the Company’s stock repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. The following table provides information with respect to purchases made by the Company of shares of the Company’s common stock during the three months ended December 31, 2013:
Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | Total Dollar Value 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 | |||||||||||
October 1 through October 31, 2013 | 3,900 | $ | 102.89 | 401,261 | $ | 51,917,246 | ||||||||
November1 through November 30, 2013 | 539,500 | 92.40 | 49,849,553 | 27,067,693 | * | |||||||||
December 1 through December 31, 2013 | 75,000 | 89.15 | 6,686,153 | 20,381,540 | ||||||||||
Total for the quarter | 618,400 | 92.07 | 56,936,967 | |||||||||||
* On November 27, 2013, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $25.0 million of the Company’s common stock. This repurchase authorization follows, and is in addition to, a similar repurchase authorization of $50.0 million announced on August 29, 2013.
Item 5.Other Information
None.
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WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION, CONTINUED
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit Number | Description | Previous Exhibit Number | Company Registration No. or Report |
3.1 | Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended | 3.1 | 333-107426 |
3.2 | Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company | 99.1 | 8-03-07 8-K |
4.1 | Specimen Share Certificate | 4.1 | 33-42879 |
4.2 | Articles 3, 4 and 5 of the Form of Company's Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (as amended) | 3.1 | 333-107426 |
4.3 | Article II, Section 9 of the Company’s Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws | 99.1 | 8-03-07 8-K |
4.4 | Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated September 17, 2010 | 10.1 | 9-21-10 8-K |
4.5 | First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement dated September 17, 2010 | 10.1 | 9-1-11 8-K |
4.6 | Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement dated September 17, 2010 | 10.1 | 5-1-12 8-K |
4.7 | Third Amendment to the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement dated September 17, 2010 | 10.1 | 11-20-12 8-K |
4.8 | Fourth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement dated September 6, 2013 | 10.1 | 9-9-13 8-K |
4.9 | Amended and Restated Company Security Agreement, Pledge and Indenture of Trust, dated as of September 17, 2010 | 10.2 | 9-21-10 8-K |
4.10 | Amended and Restated Subsidiary Security Agreement, Pledge and Indenture of Trust, dated as of September 17, 2010 (i.e. Subsidiary Security Agreement) | 10.3 | 9-21-10 8-K |
4.11 | Amended and Restated Guaranty Agreement, dated as of September 17, 2010 (i.e., Subsidiary Guaranty Agreement) | 10.4 | 9-21-10 8-K |
10.1 | Letter Agreement between Mark C. Roland and the Company Re: Separation and release of claims, dated November 1, 2013 | 99.1 | 11-20-13 8-K |
10.2 | Letter Agreement between Kelly M. Malson and the Company Re: Separation and release of claims, dated February 3, 2013 | * | |
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Exhibit Number | Description | Previous Exhibit Number | Company Registration No. or Report | |
31.1 | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer | * | ||
31.2 | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer | * | ||
32.1 | Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer | * | ||
32.2 | Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer | * | ||
101.1 | The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report For the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2013, formatted in XBLR: | * | ||
(i) | Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013; | |||
(ii) | Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012; | |||
(iii) | Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012; | |||
(iv) | Consolidated Statements of Shareholder’s Equity for the year ended March 31, 2013 and the nine months ended December 31, 2013; | |||
(v) | Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended December 31, 2013 and December 31; and | |||
(vi) | Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. | |||
* | Filed or furnished herewith. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION | |||
By: /s/ A. Alexander McLean, III | |||
A. Alexander McLean, III | |||
Chief Executive Officer | |||
Date: | February 5, 2014 | ||
By: /s/ John L. Calmes, Jr. | |||
John L. Calmes, Jr. | |||
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||
Date: | February 5, 2014 | ||
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