Liberty Tax Service Announces Fiscal 2016 Second Quarter Results
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA -- (Marketwired) -- 12/09/15 -- Liberty Tax, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAX) (the "Company"), the parent company of Liberty Tax Service, today reported results for the second quarter ended October 31, 2015.
"We are looking forward to the coming tax season," said John Hewitt, CEO. "We expect to see expansion in our store count and strong growth in existing store return counts reflecting a good market environment for paid tax preparation and new product offerings."
Due to the highly seasonal nature of the tax industry, the Company typically reports a loss in the first and second quarters of the fiscal year when revenues are low and costs are ramping up to drive growth in the following tax season. The Company had a reported and adjusted net loss for the fiscal second quarter ended October 31, 2015, of $9.1 million, or $0.71 per share, compared to a reported loss of $0.89 per share and an adjusted loss of $0.74 per share, in the prior period.
($ in millions
except per share
data) GAAP Non - GAAP*
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Q2 2016 Q2 2015 Change Q2 2016 Q2 2015 Change
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Revenue $ 7.9 $ 7.7 1.8% $ 7.9 $ 7.7 1.8%
Operating expenses 21.9 26.0 -15.5% 21.9 22.7 -3.4%
Loss before taxes (14.5) (18.8) -22.7% (14.5) (15.5) -6.4%
Net Loss (9.1) (11.3) -19.9% (9.1) (9.4) -3.1%
Basic and Diluted
EPS (0.71) (0.89) -20.2% (0.71) (0.74) -4.1%
*See reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP measures in Table E
Income Statement Revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2015 remained essentially flat, increasing to $7.9 million compared to $7.7 million in the prior year period.
Operating expenses for the three months ended October 31, 2015 decreased to $21.9 million driven by lower commission and Area Developer ("AD") expense along with lower depreciation and amortization. In addition, during the prior year we incurred severance and legal settlement costs which were adjusted out in the non-GAAP results, and did not recur this period.
Balance Sheet The Company has drawn $57.3 million on its revolving credit facility as of October 31, 2015, compared to $51.7 million as of October 31, 2014. This increase was the result of the Company's payment of previously accrued legal settlements as well as an increase in franchisee lending.
Operational Results On a year to date basis through November, the Company has sold 141 new U.S. and Canadian territories, compared to 127 new territories during the prior year period. In addition, 11 franchisees have sold their SiempreTax+ rights to other operators who plan to open new SiempreTax+ locations. In order to project total office count, other factors, including the opening of previously sold territories and terminations, must be considered. The Company expects the total office count to increase over last year.
Dividend This week the Board of Directors approved our fourth consecutive quarterly dividend to shareholders of $0.16 per share. The dividend will be paid on January 22, 2016 to holders of record of common stock and common stock equivalents on the close of business on January 15, 2016.
Second Quarter Conference Call At 8:30 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, the Company will host a conference call for analysts, institutional investors and stockholders. To access the call, please dial the number below approximately 5 to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time:
U.S. 855-611-0856 International 518-444-5569 Conference ID Code: 81697221
The call will also be webcast in a listen-only format. The link to the webcast can be accessed on the Company's investor relations website at www.libertytax.com, under the "About" tab.
A telephonic replay of the call will be available beginning shortly after the call continuing until Wednesday, December 16, 2015, by dialing 855-859-2056 (domestic) or 404-537-3406 (international). The conference ID code is 81697221. A replay of the webcast will also be available at the site listed above beginning shortly after its conclusion.
About Liberty Tax, Inc. Founded in 1997 by CEO John T. Hewitt, Liberty Tax, Inc., is the parent company of Liberty Tax Service. Liberty Tax is the fastest-growing tax preparation franchise and has prepared almost 20 million individual income tax returns in more than 4,300 offices and online. Liberty Tax's online services are available through eSmart Tax, Liberty Online and DIY Tax, and are all backed by the tax professionals at Liberty Tax locations and its nationwide network of approximately 35,000 seasonal tax preparers. Liberty Tax also supports local communities with fundraising endeavors and contributes as a national sponsor for many charitable causes. For a more in-depth look, visit Liberty Tax Service and interact with Liberty Tax on Twitter and Facebook.
About Non-GAAP Financial Information This press release and the accompanying tables include non-GAAP financial information. For a description of these non-GAAP financial measures, including the reasons management uses each measure, and reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, please see the section of the accompanying Tables E and F titled "Non-GAAP Financial Information."
Forward Looking Statements In addition to historical information, this release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including implied and express statements regarding future growth. These forward-looking statements, as well as Company guidance, are based upon the Company's current expectations and there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and speak only as of the date on which they are made, the Company's actual results could differ materially from these statements. These risks and uncertainties relate to, among other things: uncertainties regarding the Company's ability to attract and retain clients; the ability to continue to pay a quarterly dividend; the effect of health care reform and immigration reform on tax preparation-related revenue; the impact of the launch of a new franchise brand; uncertainties regarding the Company's ability to meet its prepared returns targets; competitive factors; the Company's effective income tax rate; litigation defense expenses and costs of judgments or settlements; and changes in market, economic, political or regulatory conditions. Information concerning these risks and uncertainties is contained in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K and in other filings by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Table A
Liberty Tax, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Amounts in thousands
October 31, April 30, October 31,
2015 2015 2014
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Current assets: (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,963 $ 21,387 $ 4,605
Current receivables, net 71,439 65,927 66,577
Assets held for sale 9,658 5,160 5,398
Income taxes receivable 17,473 - 20,647
Deferred income tax asset 3,727 6,921 4,013
Other current assets 2,384 6,470 3,789
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Total current assets 108,644 105,865 105,029
Property, equipment, and
software, net 39,695 36,232 41,635
Notes receivable, non-
current, net 23,199 20,753 22,294
Goodwill 3,157 3,377 2,978
Other intangible assets, net 14,002 14,672 12,134
Other assets 3,616 3,247 2,553
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Total assets $ 192,313 $ 184,146 $ 186,623
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Current liabilities:
Current installments of long-
term debt $ 4,922 $ 3,934 $ 1,965
Accounts payable and accrued
expenses 9,166 17,321 11,798
Due to ADs 8,138 24,340 8,010
Income taxes payable - 2,147 -
Deferred revenue - current 6,265 6,076 7,224
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Total current liabilities 28,491 53,818 28,997
Long-term debt, excluding
current installments 18,121 21,463 22,119
Revolving credit facility 57,301 - 51,711
Deferred revenue - non-
current 7,655 7,640 8,368
Deferred income tax liability 4,747 2,363 5,158
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Total liabilities 116,315 85,284 116,353
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Stockholders' equity:
Special voting preferred
stock, $0.01 par value per
share - - -
Class A common stock, $0.01
par value per share 119 119 117
Class B common stock, $0.01
par value per share 9 9 9
Exchangeable shares, $0.01
par value per share 10 10 10
Additional paid-in capital 4,115 4,082 1,365
Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss),
net of taxes (1,572) (697) (112)
Retained earnings 73,317 95,339 68,881
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Total stockholders' equity 75,998 98,862 70,270
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Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity $ 192,313 $ 184,146 $ 186,623
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Table B
Liberty Tax, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per share and share data
Three months ended October 31,
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2015 2014 $ change % change
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Revenues:
Franchise fees $ 906 $ 1,324 $ (418) -31.6%
AD fees 1,524 1,649 (125) -7.6%
Royalties and advertising
fees 1,273 1,199 74 6.2%
Financial products 207 200 7 3.5%
Interest income 2,309 1,784 525 29.4%
Tax preparation fees, net
of discounts 339 391 (52) -13.3%
Other revenue 1,313 1,187 126 10.6%
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Total revenues 7,871 7,734 137 1.8%
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Operating expenses:
Employee compensation and
benefits 8,183 9,679 (1,496) -15.5%
Selling, general, and
administrative expenses 8,752 10,339 (1,587) -15.3%
AD expense 656 924 (268) -29.0%
Advertising expense 2,490 2,979 (489) -16.4%
Depreciation, amortization,
and impairment charges 1,838 2,029 (191) -9.4%
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Total operating expenses 21,919 25,950 (4,031) -15.5%
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Loss from operations (14,048) (18,216) 4,168 -22.9%
Other expense:
Foreign currency
transaction loss - (9) 9 -100.0%
Interest expense (486) (566) 80 -14.1%
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Loss before income taxes (14,534) (18,791) 4,257 -22.7%
Income tax benefit (5,464) (7,463) 1,999 -26.8%
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Net loss $ (9,070) $ (11,328) $ 2,258 -19.9%
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Net loss per share of Class A
and Class B common stock
Basic and diluted $ (0.71) $ (0.89) $ 0.18 -20.2%
Weighted-average shares
outstanding basic and
diluted 12,775,565 12,680,306 95,259 0.8%
Table C
Liberty Tax, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per share and share data
Six months ended October 31,
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2015 2014 $ change % change
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Revenues:
Franchise fees $ 1,514 $ 2,028 $ (514) -25.3%
AD fees 3,128 3,474 (346) -10.0%
Royalties and
advertising fees 3,018 2,893 125 4.3%
Financial products 515 657 (142) -21.6%
Interest income 4,315 3,978 337 8.5%
Tax preparation fees,
net of discounts 962 906 56 6.2%
Other revenue 1,942 1,637 305 18.6%
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Total revenues 15,394 15,573 (179) -1.1%
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Operating expenses:
Employee compensation
and benefits 16,816 18,120 (1,304) -7.2%
Selling, general, and
administrative
expenses 16,512 17,838 (1,326) -7.4%
AD expense 1,381 1,665 (284) -17.1%
Advertising expense 5,100 5,861 (761) -13.0%
Depreciation,
amortization, and
impairment charges 3,507 4,328 (821) -19.0%
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Total operating
expenses 43,316 47,812 (4,496) -9.4%
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Loss from operations (27,922) (32,239) 4,317 -13.4%
Other expense:
Foreign currency
transaction loss (25) (10) (15) 150.0%
Interest expense (887) (867) (20) 2.3%
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Loss before income
taxes (28,834) (33,116) 4,282 -12.9%
Income tax benefit (11,228) (13,144) 1,916 -14.6%
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Net loss $ (17,606) $ (19,972) $ 2,366 -11.8%
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Net loss per share of
Class A and Class B
common stock
Basic and diluted $ (1.38) $ (1.56) $ 0.18 -11.5%
Weighted-average shares
outstanding basic and
diluted 12,793,593 12,773,789 19,804 0.2%
Table D
Liberty Tax, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Unaudited, amounts in thousands
Six months ended October 31,
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2015 2014
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $ (17,606) $ (19,972)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash used in operating activities:
Provision for doubtful accounts 3,396 3,208
Depreciation, amortization, and
impairment charges 3,507 4,328
Stock-based compensation expense 866 1,508
Gain on bargain purchases and sales of
Company-owned offices (388) (287)
Deferred tax expense 5,578 2,158
Changes in accrued income taxes (19,620) (30,322)
Changes in other assets and liabilities (13,052) (1,051)
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Net cash used in operating activities (37,319) (40,430)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Issuance of operating loans to franchisees (26,326) (20,577)
Payments received on operating loans to
franchisees 1,316 1,770
Purchases of AD rights and Company-owned
offices (1,341) (2,701)
Proceeds from sale of Company-owned
offices and AD rights 2,569 3,300
Purchase of property, equipment, and
software (5,464) (7,129)
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Net cash used in investing activities (29,246) (25,337)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the exercise of stock
options 344 8,145
Repurchase of common stock (1,711) (33,699)
Dividends paid (4,415) -
Repayment of amounts due to former ADs (2,318) (4,211)
Repayment of other long-term debt (308) (928)
Borrowings under revolving credit facility 57,668 52,874
Repayments under revolving credit facility (367) (1,163)
Payment for debt issue costs - (917)
Tax benefit of stock option exercises 532 4,273
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Net cash provided by financing
activities 49,425 24,374
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, net (284) (82)
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Net decrease in cash and cash
equivalents (17,424) (41,475)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period 21,387 46,080
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 3,963 $ 4,605
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Table E
Liberty Tax, Inc.
Non-GAAP Financial Information
Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per share data
We report our financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP). However, we believe certain non-GAAP
performance measure and ratios used in managing the business may provide
additional meaningful comparisons between current year results and prior
periods. Reconciliations to GAAP financial measures are provided below.
These non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, not as an
alternative for, our reported GAAP results.
For the three months ended October 31, 2015
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Loss from Pretax
Revenues Expenses Operations EBITDA Loss Net Loss EPS
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As Reported $7,871 $21,919 $(14,048) $(12,210) $(14,534) $ (9,070) $(0.71)
Adjustments:
Executive
severance
including
stock-based
compensation - - - - - - -
Litigation
settlements - - - - - - -
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Total
adjustments - - - - - - -
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As Adjusted $7,871 $21,919 $(14,048) $(12,210) $(14,534) $ (9,070) $(0.71)
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Stock-based
compensation
expense
excluding
severance
related
expense $ - $ (401) $ 401 $ 401
For the three months ended October 31, 2014
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Loss from Pretax
Revenues Expenses Operations EBITDA Loss Net Loss EPS
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As Reported $7,734 $25,950 $(18,216) $(16,196) $(18,791) $(11,328) $(0.89)
Adjustments:
Executive
severance
including
stock-based
compensation - (1,134) 1,134 1,134 1,134 684 0.05
Litigation
settlements - (2,130) 2,130 2,130 2,130 1,284 0.10
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Total
adjustments - (3,264) 3,264 3,264 3,264 1,968 0.15
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As Adjusted $7,734 $22,686 $(14,952) $(12,932) $(15,527) $ (9,360) $(0.74)
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Stock-based
compensation
expense
excluding
severance
related
expense $ - $ (420) $ 420 $ 420
Three months ended October 31, 2015 compared to three months ended October
31, 2014
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As reported
year over
year:
$ change $ 137 $(4,031) $ 4,168 $ 3,986 $ 4,257 $ 2,258 $ 0.18
% change 1.8% -15.5% -22.9% -24.6% -22.7% -19.9% -20.2%
As adjusted
year over
year:
$ change $ 137 $ (767) $ 904 $ 722 $ 993 $ 290 $ 0.03
% change 1.8% -3.4% -6.0% -5.6% -6.4% -3.1% -4.1%
Table F
Liberty Tax, Inc.
Non-GAAP Financial Information
Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per share data
We report our financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP). However, we believe certain non-GAAP
performance measure and ratios used in managing the business may provide
additional meaningful comparisons between current year results and prior
periods. Reconciliations to GAAP financial measures are provided below.
These non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, not as an
alternative for, our reported GAAP results.
For the six months ended October 31, 2015
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Loss from Pretax
Revenues Expenses Operations EBITDA Loss Net Loss EPS
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As
Reported $15,394 $43,316 $(27,922) $(24,440) $(28,834) $(17,606) $(1.38)
Adjustments:
Executive
severance
including
stock-based
compensation - (413) 413 413 413 252 0.02
Litigation
settlements - - - - - - -
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Total
adjustments - (413) 413 413 413 252 0.02
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As
Adjusted $15,394 $42,903 $(27,509) $(24,027) $(28,421) $(17,354) $(1.36)
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Stock-based
compensation
expense
excluding
severance
related
expense $ - $ (774) $ 774 $ 774
For the six months ended October 31, 2014
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Loss from Pretax
Revenues Expenses Operations EBITDA Loss Net Loss EPS
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As
Reported $15,573 $47,812 $(32,239) $(27,921) $(33,116) $(19,972) $(1.56)
Adjustments:
Executive
severance
including
stock-
based
compensation - (1,617) 1,617 1,617 1,617 975 0.08
Litigation
settlements - (2,130) 2,130 2,130 2,130 1,285 0.09
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Total
adjustments - (3,747) 3,747 3,747 3,747 2,260 0.17
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As
Adjusted $15,573 $44,065 $(28,492) $(24,174) $(29,369) $(17,712) $(1.39)
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Stock-based
compensation
expense
excluding
severance
related
expense $ - $ (914) $ 914 $ 914
Six months ended October 31, 2015 compared to six months ended October 31,
2014
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As reported
year
over
year:
$ change $ (179) $(4,496) $ 4,317 $ 3,481 $ 4,282 $ 2,366 $ 0.18
% change -1.1% -9.4% -13.4% -12.5% -12.9% -11.8% -11.5%
As adjusted
year
over
year:
$ change $ (179) $(1,162) $ 983 $ 147 $ 948 $ 358 $ 0.03
% change -1.1% -2.6% -3.5% -0.6% -3.2% -2.0% -2.2%
CONTACTS: Investors: Kathy Donovan Liberty Tax, Inc. Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (757) 493-8855 [email protected] Media: Martha O'Gorman Liberty Tax, Inc. Chief Marketing Officer (757) 301-8022 [email protected]
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