e10vq
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
for
the quarterly period ended December 31, 2006
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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 0-13928
U.S. GLOBAL INVESTORS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Texas
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74-1598370 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
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(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
Incorporation or Organization)
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7900 Callaghan Road
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78229-1234 |
San Antonio, Texas
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(Zip Code) |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(210) 308-1234
(Registrants Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name, Former Address, and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed since Last Report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed
by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES þ NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer,
or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer þ Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). YES o NO þ
On January 31, 2007, there were 6,412,974 shares of Registrants class A nonvoting common stock
issued and 6,076,157 shares of Registrants class A nonvoting common stock issued and outstanding,
no shares of Registrants class B nonvoting common shares outstanding, and 1,496,800 shares of
Registrants class C common stock issued and outstanding.
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U.S. Global Investors, Inc. |
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December 31, 2006, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
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Page 1 of 22 |
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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DECEMBER 31, |
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JUNE 30, |
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2006 |
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2006 |
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(UNAUDITED) |
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Assets |
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Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
12,755,437 |
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$ |
10,056,043 |
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Trading securities, at fair value |
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5,875,350 |
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4,659,824 |
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Receivables |
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Advisory, net |
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5,856,417 |
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11,290,240 |
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Employees |
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184 |
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7,669 |
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Other |
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303,406 |
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184,962 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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831,431 |
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580,813 |
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Total Current Assets |
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25,622,225 |
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26,779,551 |
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Net Property and Equipment |
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2,220,508 |
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2,122,889 |
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Other Assets |
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Long-term deferred tax asset |
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62,211 |
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Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value |
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2,660,236 |
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82,202 |
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Total Other Assets |
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2,660,236 |
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144,413 |
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Total Assets |
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$ |
30,502,969 |
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$ |
29,046,853 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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U.S. Global Investors, Inc. |
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December 31, 2006, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
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Page 2 of 22 |
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DECEMBER 31, |
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JUNE 30, |
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2006 |
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2006 |
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(UNAUDITED) |
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Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
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Current Liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
501,905 |
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$ |
343,364 |
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Accrued compensation and related costs |
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2,001,275 |
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2,961,836 |
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Deferred tax liability |
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460,043 |
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178,707 |
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Other accrued expenses |
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1,987,430 |
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5,019,735 |
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Total Current Liabilities |
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4,950,653 |
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8,503,642 |
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Non-current Liabilities |
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Deferred tax liability |
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127,371 |
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Total Non-Current Liabilities |
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127,371 |
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Total Liabilities |
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5,078,024 |
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8,503,642 |
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Shareholders Equity |
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Common stock (Class A) $.05 par value; nonvoting;
authorized, 7,000,000 shares; issued, 6,412,974 |
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320,649 |
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320,149 |
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Common stock (Class B) $.05 par value; nonvoting;
authorized, 2,250,000 shares; no shares issued |
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Common stock (Class C) $.05 par value; voting;
authorized, 1,750,000 shares; issued, 1,496,800
shares |
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74,840 |
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74,840 |
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Additional paid-in-capital |
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12,061,899 |
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11,754,779 |
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Treasury stock, class A shares at cost; 337,015 and
327,057 shares at December 31, 2006, and June 30,
2006, respectively |
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(1,530,385 |
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(830,330 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax |
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357,892 |
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24,259 |
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Retained earnings |
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14,140,050 |
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9,199,514 |
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Total Shareholders Equity |
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25,424,945 |
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20,543,211 |
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
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$ |
30,502,969 |
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$ |
29,046,853 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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U.S. Global Investors, Inc. |
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December 31, 2006, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
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Page 3 of 22 |
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
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Six Months Ended |
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Three Months Ended |
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December 31, |
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December 31, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Revenues |
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Investment advisory fees |
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$ |
19,688,654 |
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$ |
11,377,704 |
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$ |
10,094,075 |
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$ |
6,178,399 |
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Transfer agent fees |
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3,967,232 |
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2,219,492 |
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1,974,337 |
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1,168,380 |
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Investment income |
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538,761 |
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654,542 |
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249,341 |
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361,006 |
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Other |
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131,341 |
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83,616 |
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100,722 |
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53,047 |
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24,325,988 |
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14,335,354 |
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12,418,475 |
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7,760,832 |
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Expenses |
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Employee compensation and benefits |
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5,213,757 |
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3,962,234 |
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2,868,304 |
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2,078,915 |
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General and administrative |
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3,098,243 |
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2,237,648 |
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1,525,087 |
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1,322,935 |
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Subadvisory fees |
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4,388,945 |
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2,794,535 |
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2,245,012 |
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1,602,802 |
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Omnibus fees |
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3,819,328 |
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1,611,723 |
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1,859,802 |
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912,751 |
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Advertising |
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209,365 |
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239,924 |
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94,629 |
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98,546 |
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Depreciation |
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116,693 |
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60,930 |
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58,299 |
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31,993 |
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16,846,331 |
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10,906,994 |
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8,651,133 |
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6,047,942 |
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Income Before Income Taxes |
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7,479,657 |
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3,428,360 |
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3,767,342 |
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1,712,890 |
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Provision for Federal Income Taxes |
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Tax Expense |
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2,539,121 |
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1,164,835 |
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1,306,513 |
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545,300 |
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Net Income |
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4,940,536 |
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2,263,525 |
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2,460,829 |
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1,167,590 |
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Other comprehensive income (loss),
net of tax |
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Unrealized gains (losses) on
available-for-sale securities |
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333,632 |
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(89,704 |
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338,373 |
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(80,825 |
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Comprehensive Income |
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$ |
5,274,168 |
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$ |
2,173,821 |
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$ |
2,799,202 |
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$ |
1,086,765 |
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Basic Net Income per Share |
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$ |
0.65 |
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$ |
0.30 |
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$ |
0.32 |
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$ |
0.16 |
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Diluted Net Income per Share |
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$ |
0.65 |
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$ |
0.30 |
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$ |
0.32 |
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$ |
0.15 |
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Basic weighted average number of
common shares outstanding |
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7,573,508 |
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7,493,405 |
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7,573,239 |
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7,494,317 |
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Diluted weighted average number of
common shares outstanding |
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7,631,101 |
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7,602,690 |
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7,632,065 |
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7,612,235 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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U.S. Global Investors, Inc. |
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December 31, 2006, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
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Page 4 of 22 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
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SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities: |
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Net income |
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$ |
4,940,536 |
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$ |
2,263,525 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities: |
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Depreciation |
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116,693 |
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60,930 |
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Net recognized loss (gain) on securities |
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4,174 |
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(74,564 |
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Provision for deferred taxes |
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299,048 |
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333,894 |
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Provision for losses on accounts receivable |
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(8,288 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities, impacting cash from
operations: |
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Accounts receivable |
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5,322,864 |
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(1,508,414 |
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Prepaid expenses and other |
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(250,618 |
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(163,451 |
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Trading securities |
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(1,219,699 |
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(612,461 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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(3,834,325 |
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687,592 |
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Total adjustments |
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438,137 |
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(1,284,762 |
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Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities |
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5,378,673 |
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978,763 |
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities: |
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Purchase of property and equipment |
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(214,311 |
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(176,289 |
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Purchase of available-for-sale securities |
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(2,072,532 |
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(8,420 |
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Proceeds on sale of available-for-sale securities |
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223,774 |
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Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities |
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(2,286,843 |
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39,065 |
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Cash Flow from Financing Activities: |
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Purchase of treasury stock |
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(707,686 |
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(206,411 |
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Treasury Stock Issued |
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73,181 |
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52,198 |
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Proceeds from issuance or exercise of stock, warrants,
and options |
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216,534 |
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145,230 |
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Adjustment due to SFAS 123R |
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25,535 |
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Net Cash Used in Financing Activities |
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(392,436 |
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(8,983 |
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Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
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2,699,394 |
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1,008,845 |
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Beginning Cash and Cash Equivalents |
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10,056,043 |
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3,814,178 |
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Ending Cash and Cash Equivalents |
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$ |
12,755,437 |
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$ |
4,823,023 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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U.S. Global Investors, Inc. |
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December 31, 2006, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
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Page 5 of 22 |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
Note 1. Basis of Presentation
U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (the Company or U.S. Global) has prepared the consolidated financial
statements pursuant to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and
the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit reduced disclosure
for interim periods. The financial information included herein reflects all adjustments (consisting
solely of normal recurring adjustments), which are, in managements opinion, necessary for a fair
presentation of results for the interim periods presented. The Company has consistently followed
the accounting policies set forth in the notes to the consolidated financial statements in the
Companys Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2006.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned
subsidiaries, United Shareholder Services, Inc. (USSI), A&B Mailers, Inc. (A&B), U.S. Global
Investors (Guernsey) Limited (USGG), U.S. Global Brokerage, Inc. (USGB), and U.S. Global Investors
(Bermuda) Limited (USBERM).
All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Certain amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes. The results of operations for the
six months ended December 31, 2006, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected
for the entire year.
Note 2. Investments
As of December 31, 2006, the Company held investments with a market value of approximately $8.5
million and a cost basis of approximately $7.2 million. The market value of these investments is
approximately 27.9 percent of the Companys total assets.
Investments in securities classified as trading are reflected as current assets on the consolidated
balance sheet at their fair market value. Unrealized holding gains and losses on trading
securities are included in earnings in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive
income.
Investments in securities classified as available for sale, which may not be readily marketable,
are reflected as non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet at their fair value.
Unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and
reported in other comprehensive income as a separate component of shareholders equity until
realized. The following summarizes the market value, cost, and unrealized gain or loss on
investments as of December 31, 2006, and June 30, 2006.
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
holding gains on |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
available-for-sale |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized |
|
|
securities, |
|
Securities |
|
Market Value |
|
|
Cost |
|
|
Gain (Loss) |
|
|
net of 34% tax |
|
|
Trading1 |
|
$ |
5,875,350 |
|
|
$ |
5,137,482 |
|
|
$ |
737,868 |
|
|
|
|
|
Available for sale2 |
|
|
2,660,236 |
|
|
|
2,117,976 |
|
|
|
542,260 |
|
|
$ |
357,892 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total at December 31, 2006 |
|
$ |
8,535,586 |
|
|
$ |
7,255,458 |
|
|
$ |
1,280,128 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trading1 |
|
$ |
4,659,824 |
|
|
$ |
4,011,961 |
|
|
$ |
647,863 |
|
|
|
|
|
Available for sale2 |
|
|
82,202 |
|
|
|
45,444 |
|
|
|
36,758 |
|
|
$ |
24,260 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total at June 30, 2006 |
|
$ |
4,742,026 |
|
|
$ |
4,057,405 |
|
|
$ |
684,621 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
Unrealized and realized gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings in the statement of operations.
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|
2 |
|
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and recorded in other
comprehensive income as a separate component of shareholders equity until realized.
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Investment income can be volatile and varies depending on market fluctuations, the Companys
ability to participate in investment opportunities, and timing of transactions. A significant
portion of the unrealized gains and losses for the six months ended December 31, 2006, is
concentrated in a small number of issuers. The Company expects that gains and losses will continue
to fluctuate in the future.
Investment income (loss) from the Companys investments includes:
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|
|
realized gains and losses on sales of securities; |
|
|
|
|
unrealized gains and losses on trading securities; |
|
|
|
|
realized foreign currency gains and losses; |
|
|
|
|
other-than-temporary impairments on available-for-sale securities; and |
|
|
|
|
dividend and interest income. |
The following summarizes investment income (loss) reflected in earnings for the periods discussed:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, |
|
Investment Income (Loss) |
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
Realized gains on sales of available-for-sale securities |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
14,709 |
|
Realized gains (losses) on sales of trading securities |
|
|
(4,505 |
) |
|
|
88,510 |
|
Unrealized gains (losses) on trading securities |
|
|
90,005 |
|
|
|
479,451 |
|
Realized foreign currency gains |
|
|
332 |
|
|
|
1,347 |
|
Other-than-temporary declines in available-for-sale securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28,655 |
) |
Dividend and interest income |
|
|
452,929 |
|
|
|
99,180 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Investment Income |
|
$ |
538,761 |
|
|
$ |
654,542 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, |
|
Investment Income (Loss) |
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
Realized gains on sales of available-for-sale securities |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
26,400 |
|
Realized gains (losses) on sales of trading securities |
|
|
911 |
|
|
|
88,510 |
|
Unrealized gains (losses) on trading securities |
|
|
(11,076 |
) |
|
|
188,614 |
|
Realized foreign currency losses |
|
|
(3 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Other-than-temporary declines in available-for-sale securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividend and interest income |
|
|
259,509 |
|
|
|
57,482 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Investment Income |
|
$ |
249,341 |
|
|
$ |
361,006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 3. Investment Management, Transfer Agent and Other Fees
The Company serves as investment adviser to U.S. Global Investors Funds (USGIF) and U.S. Global
Accolade Funds (USGAF) and receives a fee based on a specified percentage of net assets under
management. Three of the four funds within USGAF are sub-advised by third-party managers, who are
in turn compensated out of the investment advisory fees received by the Company. The Company also
serves as transfer agent to USGIF and USGAF and receives a fee based on the number of shareholder
accounts. Additionally, the Company provides in-house legal services to USGIF and USGAF for which
it is reimbursed and receives certain miscellaneous fees directly from USGAF and USGIF
shareholders. Fees for providing investment management and transfer agent services to USGIF and
USGAF continue to be the Companys primary revenue source.
The Company has voluntarily waived or reduced its advisory fees and/or has agreed to pay expenses
on several funds within USGIF funds and one USGAF fund through November 1, 2007, and February 28,
2007, respectively, or such later
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date as the Company determines in order to maintain competitive
yields and to allow assets to grow in newer funds. The aggregate fees waived and expenses borne by
the Company for the six months ended December 31, 2006, and December 31, 2005,
were $576,812, and $713,929, respectively.
The investment advisory and related contracts between the Company and USGIF and USGAF will expire
on February 28, 2007, and May 31, 2007, respectively. Management anticipates the trustees of both
USGIF and USGAF will renew the contracts.
The Company provides advisory services for the Meridian Global Gold and Resources Fund Ltd., an
offshore fund. The Company receives a monthly advisory fee and a quarterly performance fee, if any,
based on the overall increase in value of the net assets in the fund for the quarter. The Company
recorded fees totaling $552,264 and $495,989 for the six months ended December 31, 2006 and
December 31, 2005, respectively.
The Company provides advisory services to the U.S. Global Investors Balanced Natural Resources
Fund, Ltd., an offshore fund. For these services, the Company is paid a monthly advisory fee and a
quarterly performance fee, if any, based on a percentage of return above the high water mark in
conjunction with the fund reaching a certain hurdle rate per quarter. The Company recorded fees
totaling $121,167 and $96,119 for the six months ended December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005,
respectively.
The Company provides investment advisory services to Endeavour Mining Capital Corp., an offshore
company. The Company is paid a monthly advisory fee based on the net asset value of the portfolio.
A performance fee, if any, is paid annually based on a percentage of consolidated net income from
operations in excess of a predetermined percentage return on equity when the net asset value of the
portfolio at fiscal year end has increased in comparison with the prior fiscal year end. The
Company recorded $863,974 in monthly advisory fees for the six months ended December 31, 2006. The
performance fees for this advisory client are calculated and recorded only once a year at the end
of each fiscal year in accordance with the terms of the advisory agreement. This and other
performance fees may fluctuate significantly from year to year based on factors that may be out of
the Companys control.
In August of 2006, the Company began providing advisory services for the Meridian Global Energy and
Resources Fund Ltd., an offshore fund. The Company receives a monthly advisory fee and a quarterly
performance fee, if any, based on the overall increase in value of the net assets in the fund for
the quarter. The Company recorded fees totaling $44,792 for the six months ended December 31, 2006.
The Company receives additional revenue from several sources including custodial fee revenues,
revenues from miscellaneous transfer agency activities including lockbox functions, mailroom
operations from A&B, as well as investment income.
Note 4. Credit Facility
As of December 31, 2006, the Company has no borrowings.
The Company has access to a $1 million credit facility with a one-year maturity for working capital
purposes. The Company must maintain certain quarterly financial covenants to access the line of
credit. The covenants include: (1) liquidity of $1 million or more in cash, cash equivalents and
marketable securities, (2) a debt to equity ratio of .75 or less, and (3) a ratio of current assets
to current liabilities of 2.0 or greater. The Company has been in compliance with all financial
covenants during the fiscal year. Any use of this credit facility will be secured by the Companys
eligible accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2006, this credit facility remained unutilized by
the Company.
Note 5. Stock-Based Compensation
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123R). SFAS 123R
eliminates the alternative to use the intrinsic value method of accounting that was provided in
Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (APB 25), which generally resulted in no compensation
expense recorded in the financial statements related to the issuance of equity awards to employees.
SFAS 123R requires that the cost resulting from all share-based payment transactions be
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recognized
in the financial statements. SFAS 123R establishes fair value as the measurement objective in
accounting for share-based payment arrangements and requires all companies to apply a
fair-value-based measurement method in accounting for generally all share-based payment
transactions with employees.
On July 1, 2005 (the first day of the Companys 2006 fiscal year), the Company adopted SFAS 123R
using a modified prospective application, as permitted under SFAS 123R. Accordingly, prior period
amounts were not restated. Under this application, the Company is required to record compensation
expense for all awards granted after the date of adoption and for the unvested portion of
previously granted awards that remain outstanding at the date of adoption. The reported and pro
forma net income and earnings per share for the three months ended December 31, 2006, are the same
since stock-based compensation expense is calculated under the provisions of SFAS 123R.
Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123R, the Company applied Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25) to account for stock-based awards. Beginning
with the 2006 fiscal year, with the adoption of SFAS 123R, stock-based compensation expense was
recorded for the cost of stock options. Stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended
December 31, 2006, was $9,855 ($6,504 after tax). As of December 31, 2006, there was approximately
$19,710 of total unrecognized share-based compensation cost related to share-based compensation
granted under the plans that will be recognized over the remainder of the fiscal year.
Stock compensation plans
The Companys stock option plans provide for the granting of either incentive or nonqualified stock
options to employees and non-employee directors. Options are subject to terms and conditions
determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
The following table summarizes information about our stock option plans for the six months ended
December 31, 2006.
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
|
Number of Options |
|
Exercise Price |
Options outstanding, beginning of
year |
|
|
73,000 |
|
|
$ |
2.93 |
|
Granted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
$ |
3.29 |
|
Forfeited |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options outstanding, end of quarter |
|
|
63,000 |
|
|
$ |
2.88 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options exercisable, end of quarter |
|
|
58,000 |
|
|
$ |
1.80 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Global Investors, Inc. |
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Note 6. Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share (EPS) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the
potential dilution of EPS that could occur if options to issue common stock were exercised.
The following table sets forth the computation for basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Net income |
|
$ |
4,940,536 |
|
|
$ |
2,263,525 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average number of outstanding shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
|
7,573,508 |
|
|
|
7,493,405 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of dilutive securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee stock options |
|
|
57,593 |
|
|
|
109,285 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
|
7,631,101 |
|
|
|
7,602,690 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
0.65 |
|
|
$ |
0.30 |
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
0.65 |
|
|
$ |
0.30 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Net income |
|
$ |
2,460,829 |
|
|
$ |
1,167,590 |
|
|
Weighted average number of outstanding shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
|
7,573,239 |
|
|
|
7,494,317 |
|
|
Effect of dilutive securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee stock options |
|
|
58,826 |
|
|
|
117,918 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
|
7,632,065 |
|
|
|
7,612,235 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
0.32 |
|
|
$ |
0.16 |
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
0.32 |
|
|
$ |
0.15 |
|
The diluted EPS calculation excludes the effect of stock options when their exercise prices exceed
the average market price for the period. For the quarter ended December 31, 2006, and 2005, no
options were excluded from diluted EPS.
Note 7. Income Taxes
The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return. Provisions for
income taxes include deferred taxes for temporary differences in the bases of assets and
liabilities for financial and tax purposes, resulting from the use of the liability method of
accounting for income taxes. The current deferred tax liability primarily consists of temporary
differences in the deductibility of prepaid expenses and accrued liabilities, as well as unrealized
gains on trading securities. The long-term deferred tax liability is composed primarily of
unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities.
A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred
tax amount will not be realized. No valuation allowance was included at December 31, 2006, or June
30, 2006, respectively.
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Note 8. Financial Information by Business Segment
The Company operates principally in two business segments: providing investment management services
to the funds it manages, and investing for its own account in an effort to add growth and value to
its cash position. The following schedule details total revenues and income by business segment:
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Management |
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Services |
|
|
Investments |
|
|
Consolidated |
|
Six months ended December 31, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
24,239,785 |
|
|
$ |
86,203 |
|
|
$ |
24,325,988 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before income taxes |
|
$ |
7,396,481 |
|
|
$ |
83,176 |
|
|
$ |
7,479,657 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
|
$ |
116,693 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
116,693 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures |
|
$ |
214,311 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
214,311 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross identifiable assets at December 31, 2006 |
|
$ |
21,947,455 |
|
|
$ |
8,555,514 |
|
|
$ |
30,502,969 |
|
Deferred tax asset |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated total assets at December 31, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
30,502,969 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six months ended December 31, 2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
13,779,311 |
|
|
$ |
556,043 |
|
|
$ |
14,335,354 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before income taxes |
|
$ |
2,882,440 |
|
|
$ |
545,920 |
|
|
$ |
3,428,360 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
|
$ |
60,930 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
60,930 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures |
|
$ |
176,289 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
176,289 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended December 31, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
12,428,638 |
|
|
$ |
(10,163 |
) |
|
$ |
12,418,475 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before income taxes |
|
$ |
3,777,568 |
|
|
$ |
(10,226 |
) |
|
$ |
3,767,342 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
|
$ |
58,299 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
58,299 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures |
|
$ |
40,019 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
40,019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended December 31, 2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
7,457,308 |
|
|
$ |
303,524 |
|
|
$ |
7,760,832 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before income taxes |
|
$ |
1,412,352 |
|
|
$ |
300,538 |
|
|
$ |
1,712,890 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
|
$ |
31,993 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
31,993 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures |
|
$ |
129,727 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
129,727 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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U.S. Global Investors, Inc. |
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Note 9. Contingencies and commitments
The Company continuously reviews all investor, employee and vendor complaints, and pending or
threatened litigation. The likelihood that a loss contingency exists is evaluated under the
criteria of SFAS No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies, through consultation with legal counsel,
and a loss contingency is recorded if the contingency is probable and reasonably estimable at the
date of the financial statements.
During the normal course of business, the Company may be subject to claims, legal proceedings, and
other contingencies. These matters are subject to various uncertainties, and it is possible that
some of these matters may be resolved unfavorably. The Company establishes accruals for matters for
which the outcome is probable and can be reasonably estimated. Management believes that any
liability in excess of these accruals upon the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a
material adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.
Note 10. Items to be submitted for shareholder approval
On November 8, 2006, the Board of Directors of the Company approved submitting to Class A and Class
C shareholders a proxy to split the shares (2-for-1), increase the number of authorized shares,
eliminate the dividend and liquidity preference of Class A shareholders, and to allow Class C
shareholders to convert their shares to Class A. The Board also approved paying a $.25 per share
dividend (post-split) in the event the shareholders approve the proposal to amend the articles of
incorporation to reflect no dividend or liquidation preference for Class A shareholders and to
allow the convertibility of Class C shares to Class A shares. Refer to the proxy filed with the
SEC for additional details. Two special meetings were held and subsequently adjourned in January
in order to allow sufficient time for shareholders to vote. Another special meeting is scheduled
for February 21, 2007.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
U.S. Global Investors, Inc. has made forward-looking statements concerning the Companys
performance, financial condition, and operations in this report. The Company from time to time may
also make forward-looking statements in its public filings and press releases. Such forward-looking
statements are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties and do not guarantee
future performance. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such
forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, some of which are beyond the Companys
control, including (i) the volatile and competitive nature of the investment management industry,
(ii) changes in domestic and foreign economic conditions, (iii) the effect of government regulation
on the Companys business, and (iv) market, credit, and liquidity risks associated with the
Companys investment management activities. Due to such risks, uncertainties, and other factors,
the Company cautions each person receiving such forward-looking information not to place undue
reliance on such statements. All such forward-looking statements are current only as of the date on
which such statements were made.
BUSINESS SEGMENTS
The Company, with principal operations located in San Antonio, Texas, manages two business
segments: (1) the Company offers a broad range of investment management products and services to
meet the needs of individual and institutional investors, and (2) the Company invests for its own
account in an effort to add growth and value to its cash position. Although the Company generates
the majority of its revenues from its investment advisory segment, the Company holds a significant
amount of its total assets in investments. The following is a brief discussion of the Companys
two business segments.
Investment Management Products and Services
The Company generates substantially all of its operating revenues from managing and servicing
USGIF, USGAF and other advisory clients. These revenues are largely dependent on the total value
and composition of assets under its management. Fluctuations in the markets and investor sentiment
directly impact the funds asset levels, thereby affecting income and results of operations.
During the six months ended December 31, 2006, SEC-registered mutual fund assets under management
averaged $4.6 billion versus $2.6 billion for the same period ended December 31, 2005. This
increase was primarily due to significant increase in the natural resource and foreign equity funds
under management.
The Company provides advisory services to various offshore clients, namely Meridian Global Gold and
Resources Fund Ltd., Meridian Global Energy and Resources Fund Ltd., U.S. Global Investors Balanced
Natural Resources Fund, Ltd., and Endeavour Mining Capital Corp. The Company generally receives a
monthly advisory fee and a quarterly or annual performance fee, if any, based on an agreed-upon
performance measurement. Based on information released by Endeavour Mining Capital, for the first
six months of fiscal 2007, the performance fee to date accruing to U.S. Global totals approximately
$340,000. The final performance fee payable to U.S. Global, if any, will be determined as of June
30, 2007, based on the financial results of Endeavour Mining Capital for the entire fiscal year.
Under the accounting policies adopted by U.S. Global Investors, the performance fees are calculated
and recorded only once a year at the end of the fiscal year in accordance with the terms of the
advisory agreement. This and other performance fees may fluctuate significantly from year to year
based on factors that may be out of the Companys control. These fluctuations could result in the
recording of no performance fees. The contracts between the Company and the offshore clients expire
periodically, and management anticipates that its offshore clients will renew the contracts.
Investment Activities
Management believes it can more effectively manage the Companys cash position by broadening the
types of investments used in cash management and continues to believe that such activities are in
the best interest of the Company. Company compliance personnel review and monitor these activities,
and various reports are provided to investment advisory clients.
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Investment income (loss) from the Companys investments includes:
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This source of revenue does not remain consistent and is dependent on market fluctuations, the
Companys ability to participate in investment opportunities, and timing of transactions.
As of December 31, 2006, the Company held investments with a market value of approximately $8.5
million and a cost basis of approximately $7.2 million. The market value of these investments is
approximately 27.9 percent of the Companys total assets.
For the six months ended December 31, 2006, the Company had net realized losses on
available-for-sale securities of $0 compared with $14,709 for the six months ended December 31,
2005, and net realized losses on trading securities of $4,174 for the six months ended December 31,
2006, compared with net realized gains of $88,510 for the six months ended December 31, 2005. The
change in net unrealized holding gains and losses on trading securities held at December 31, 2006,
and 2005, which has been included in income for the six-month period, was $90,005 and $479,451,
respectively.
For available-for-sale securities with declines in value that are deemed other than temporary, the
cost basis of the securities is reduced accordingly, and the resulting loss is realized in
earnings. The Company recorded other than temporary declines of $0 and $28,655 for the six months
ended December 31, 2006, and 2005, respectively.
Dividend and interest income for the six months ended December 31, 2006, was $452,929 compared with
$99,180 for the six months ended December 31, 2005.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
The Company posted net after-tax income of $4,940,536 ($0.65 income per share) for the six months
ended December 31, 2006, compared with a net after-tax income $2,263,525 ($0.30 income per share)
for the six months ended December 31, 2005.
Revenues
Total consolidated revenues for the six-month period ended December 31, 2006, increased $9,990,634
or 69.7 percent, compared with the six-month period ended December 31, 2005. This increase was
primarily attributable to the following:
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Mutual fund investment advisory fees grew by approximately $7,255,000 as a result of
increased assets under management; |
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Transfer agent fees increased by approximately $1,748,000 primarily as a result of
growth in the number of shareholder accounts; |
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Other advisory fees increased by approximately $1,056,000 as a result of the growth and
performance of offshore funds the Company manages. |
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Expenses
Total consolidated expenses for the six-month period ended December 31, 2006, increased $5,939,337
or 54 percent, compared with the six-month period ended December 31, 2005. This was largely
attributable to the following:
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Omnibus fees increased by approximately $2,208,000 due to increased asset flows through
broker/dealer platforms; |
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Consistent with continued growth in the Eastern European Fund, subadvisory fees
increased by approximately $1,594,000; |
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Driven by strong fund performance, compensation expense increased by approximately
$1,252,000; and |
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General and administrative expenses increased by approximately $861,000 primarily due to
consulting fees, audit and accounting fees, marketing-related travel expenses and legal
fees. |
Much of the mutual fund asset growth across all funds has been realized through broker/dealer
platforms. These broker/dealers typically charge an asset-based fee for assets held through their
platforms. Accordingly, net platform distribution (omnibus) fees have increased as assets have
grown through these platforms.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
The Company posted net after-tax income of $2,460,829 ($0.32 income per share) for the three-month
period ended December 31, 2006, compared with net after-tax income of $1,167,590 ($0.16 income per
share) for the three-month period ended December 31, 2005.
Revenues
Total consolidated revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2006, increased $4,657,643 or 60
percent, compared with the quarter ended December 31, 2005. This increase was primarily
attributable to the following:
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Mutual fund investment advisory fee grew by approximately $3,149,000 as a result of
increased assets under management and growth and performance of offshore funds; |
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Transfer agent fees increased by approximately $806,000 primarily as a result of growth
in the number of shareholder accounts; and |
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Other advisory fees increased by approximately $767,000 as a result of the growth and
performance of offshore funds the Company manages. |
Expenses
Total consolidated expenses for the quarter ended December 31, 2006, increased $2,603,191, or 43
percent, compared with the quarter ended December 31, 2005. This was largely attributable to the
following:
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Omnibus platform fees increased by approximately $947,000 due to increased mutual fund
asset flows through broker/dealer omnibus platforms; |
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Driven by strong mutual fund performance, compensation expense increased by
approximately $789,000; |
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Consistent with continued growth in the Eastern European Fund, subadvisory fees
increased by approximately $642,000; and |
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General and administrative expenses increase by approximately $202,000 primarily due to
legal and consulting fees. |
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At December 31, 2006, the Company had net working capital (current assets minus current
liabilities) of approximately $20.7 million and a current ratio (current assets divided by current
liabilities) of 5.2 to 1. With approximately $12.8 million in cash and cash equivalents and
approximately $8.5 million in marketable securities, the Company has adequate liquidity to meet its
current obligations. Total shareholders equity was approximately $25.4 million, with cash, cash
equivalents, and marketable securities comprising 69.8% of total assets.
As of December 31, 2006, the Company has no borrowings. The Company has access to a $1 million
credit facility with a one-year maturity for working capital purposes. Any use of this credit
facility will be secured by the Companys eligible accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2006,
this credit facility remained unutilized by the Company. The Companys available working capital
and potential cash flow are expected to be sufficient to cover current expenses.
The investment advisory and related contracts between the Company and USGIF and USGAF will expire
on
February 28, 2007, and May 31, 2007, respectively. Management anticipates the board of trustees of
both USGIF and USGAF will renew the contracts. The contracts between the Company and the offshore
clients expire periodically and management anticipates that its offshore clients will renew the
contracts.
Management believes current cash reserves, financing obtained and/or available, and potential cash
flow from operations will be sufficient to meet foreseeable cash needs or capital necessary for the
above-mentioned activities and allow the Company to take advantage of opportunities for growth
whenever available.
ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for
uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprises financial statements in accordance with
SFAS No. 109 by prescribing a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial
statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken on a tax
return. If a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, then an
enterprise would recognize in its financial statements the largest amount of benefit that is
greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement of the tax position. FIN
48 will be effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The provisions of FIN
48 are required to be applied to all tax positions in all open tax years. The Company is in the
process of evaluating the impact, if any, of adoption on the Companys financial position and
results of operation.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. SFAS 157 establishes a
single authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value, and
requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 applies only to fair value
measurements that are already required or permitted by other accounting standards. SFAS 157 is
effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating
the impact that adopting SFAS 157 will have on its financial position and results of operation.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
For a discussion of additional critical accounting estimates that the Company follows, please refer
to the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended June 30, 2006.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Companys balance sheet includes assets whose fair value is subject to market risks. Due to the
Companys investments in equity securities, equity price fluctuations represent a market risk
factor affecting the Companys consolidated financial position. The carrying values of investments
subject to equity price risks are based on quoted market prices or, if not actively traded,
managements estimate of fair value as of the balance sheet date. Market prices fluctuate, and the
amount realized in the subsequent sale of an investment may differ significantly from the reported
market value.
The Companys investment activities are reviewed and monitored by Company compliance personnel, and
various reports are provided to investment advisory clients. The Company has in place a code of
ethics that requires pre-clearance of any trading activity by the Company. Written procedures are
also in place to manage compliance with the code of ethics.
The table below summarizes the Companys equity price risks as of December 31, 2006, and shows the
effects of a hypothetical 25% increase and a 25% decrease in market prices.
SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS
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Fair Value after |
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Trading Securities1 |
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5,875,350 |
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25% increase |
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$ |
7,344,188 |
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$ |
969,433 |
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25% decrease |
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4,406,513 |
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2,660,236 |
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25% increase |
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3,325,295 |
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$ |
438,939 |
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25% decrease |
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1,995,177 |
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(438,939 |
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Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and recorded in other comprehensive income as a separate
component of shareholders equity until realized. |
The selected hypothetical change does not reflect what could be considered best-case or worst-case
scenarios. Results could be significantly worse due to both the nature of equity markets and the
concentration of the Companys investment portfolio.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
An evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Companys disclosure controls
and procedures as of December 31, 2006, was conducted under the supervision and with the
participation of management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer.
Based on that evaluation, the chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that
our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2006.
There has been no change in the Companys internal control over financial reporting that occurred
during the quarter ended December 31, 2006, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely
to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 2. Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The Company may repurchase stock from employees. The following table provides information
regarding the Companys repurchases of shares of its class A common stock during the six months
ended December 31, 2006. There were no repurchases of class B or class C common stock during the
period.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Fiscal Year Ended 6/30/07
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07-01-06 to 07-31-06 |
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N/A |
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44 |
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$ |
1,005 |
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$ |
22.83 |
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132 |
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4,340 |
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32.88 |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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8,041 |
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408,257 |
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50.77 |
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N/A |
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4,565 |
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294,084 |
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64.42 |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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Total |
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12,782 |
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$ |
707,686 |
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$ |
55.37 |
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
1. Exhibits
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Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002 |
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Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002 |
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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 thereto duly authorized.
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U.S. GLOBAL INVESTORS, INC.
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DATED: February 8, 2007 |
BY: /s/ Frank E. Holmes
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Frank E. Holmes |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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DATED: February 8, 2007 |
BY: /s/ Catherine A. Rademacher
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Catherine A. Rademacher |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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