Prepared by R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Form 10-Q Dated June 30, 2002
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 AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2002
or
¨ |
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from
to
Commission file number 0-5260
REMEDYTEMP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California (State or other
jurisdiction of Incorporation or organization) |
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95-2890471 (I.R.S.
Employer Identification Number) |
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101 Enterprise Aliso Viejo,
California (Address of principal executive offices) |
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92656 (Zip Code)
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (949) 425-7600
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 registrant was required to file such reports), and
(2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
As of August 9, 2002 there
were 8,132,206 shares of Class A Common Stock and 1,262,950 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding.
INDEX
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Page No.
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PART IFINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Item 1. |
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3 |
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4 |
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5 |
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6 |
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Item 2. |
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10 |
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Item 3. |
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk |
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PART IIOTHER INFORMATION |
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Item 1. |
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16 |
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Item 2. |
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Changes In Securities and Use of Proceeds |
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Item 3. |
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Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
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Item 4. |
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Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
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Item 5. |
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Other Information |
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Item 6. |
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17 |
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18 |
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No information provided due to inapplicability of item. |
2
RemedyTemp, Inc.
PART IFINANCIAL INFORMATION
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
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June 30, 2002
(unaudited)
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September 30, 2001
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
47,931 |
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$ |
37,362 |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,947 and $1,789, respectively |
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55,771 |
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62,972 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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7,826 |
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4,842 |
Deferred income taxes |
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7,047 |
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7,047 |
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Total current assets |
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118,575 |
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112,223 |
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Fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation of $16,719 and $18,474, respectively |
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16,542 |
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17,820 |
Other assets |
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2,069 |
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2,642 |
Deferred income taxes |
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123 |
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123 |
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization of $880 and $675, respectively |
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4,359 |
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4,494 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
141,668 |
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$ |
137,302 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
1,869 |
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$ |
2,395 |
Accrued workers compensation (Note 4) |
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17,183 |
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11,933 |
Accrued payroll, benefits and related costs |
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13,677 |
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12,552 |
Accrued licensees share of gross profit |
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2,777 |
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3,202 |
Income taxes payable |
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1,748 |
Other accrued expenses |
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4,157 |
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5,897 |
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Total current liabilities |
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39,663 |
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37,727 |
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Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 6) |
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Shareholders equity: |
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Preferred Stock, $.01 par value; authorized 5,000 shares; none outstanding |
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Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value; authorized 50,000 shares; 8,121 and 7,391 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2002
and September 30, 2001, respectively (Note 5) |
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81 |
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74 |
Class B Non-Voting Common Stock, $.01 par value; authorized 4,530 shares; 1,274 and 1,565 issued and outstanding at June
30, 2002 and September 30, 2001, respectively |
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13 |
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16 |
Additional paid in capital (Note 5) |
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39,919 |
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33,889 |
Unearned compensation (Note 5) |
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(5,007 |
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Retained earnings |
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66,999 |
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65,596 |
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Total shareholders equity |
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102,005 |
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99,575 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
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$ |
141,668 |
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$ |
137,302 |
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
3
RemedyTemp, Inc.
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
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Three Months Ended
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Nine Months Ended
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June 30, 2002
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July 1, 2001
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June 30, 2002
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July 1, 2001
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Direct sales |
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$ |
69,311 |
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$ |
67,917 |
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$ |
198,944 |
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$ |
224,168 |
Licensed franchise sales |
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48,112 |
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52,741 |
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138,863 |
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174,357 |
Franchise royalties |
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376 |
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460 |
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1,314 |
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2,065 |
Initial license and franchise fees |
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6 |
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41 |
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Total revenues |
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117,799 |
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121,118 |
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339,127 |
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400,631 |
Cost of direct sales |
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57,635 |
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53,926 |
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162,973 |
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177,399 |
Cost of licensed franchise sales |
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37,811 |
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39,904 |
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107,966 |
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131,382 |
Licensees share of gross profit |
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6,984 |
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8,971 |
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20,968 |
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29,587 |
Selling and administrative expenses |
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13,900 |
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16,462 |
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42,659 |
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49,726 |
Depreciation and amortization |
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1,333 |
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1,451 |
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4,048 |
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4,281 |
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Income from operations |
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136 |
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404 |
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513 |
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8,256 |
Other income: |
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Interest income, net |
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220 |
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242 |
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620 |
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458 |
Other, net |
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175 |
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324 |
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660 |
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837 |
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Income before provision for income taxes |
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531 |
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970 |
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1,793 |
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9,551 |
Provision for income taxes |
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11 |
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41 |
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390 |
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3,105 |
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Net income |
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$ |
520 |
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$ |
929 |
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$ |
1,403 |
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$ |
6,446 |
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Net income per share, basic (Note 2) |
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$ |
0.06 |
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$ |
0.10 |
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$ |
0.16 |
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$ |
0.72 |
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Weighted-average number of shares, basic |
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8,990 |
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8,920 |
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8,966 |
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8,910 |
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Net income per share, diluted (Note 2) |
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$ |
0.06 |
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$ |
0.10 |
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$ |
0.15 |
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$ |
0.72 |
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Weighted-average number of shares, diluted |
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9,190 |
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8,943 |
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9,067 |
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8,931 |
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See accompanying notes to
consolidated financial statements.
4
RemedyTemp, Inc.
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
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Nine Months Ended
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June 30, 2002
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July 1, 2001
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income |
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$ |
1,403 |
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$ |
6,446 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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4,048 |
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4,273 |
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Provision for losses on accounts receivable |
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1,047 |
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3,239 |
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Restricted stock compensation expense, net |
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551 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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6,154 |
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9,929 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid workers compensation insurance |
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(2,984 |
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(4,350 4,877 |
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Other assets |
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573 |
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(197 |
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Accounts payable |
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(526 |
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(2,611 |
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Accrued workers compensation |
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5,250 |
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5,106 |
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Accrued payroll, benefits and related costs |
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1,125 |
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(379 |
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Accrued licensees share of gross profit |
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(425 |
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(970 |
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Other accrued expenses |
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(248 |
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1,980 |
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Income taxes payable |
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(1,748 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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14,220 |
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27,343 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Purchase of fixed assets |
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(2,565 |
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(2,463 |
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Payments for licensed franchise acquisitions, net of assets acquired |
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(1,562 |
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(110 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(4,127 |
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(2,573 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from stock option activity |
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419 |
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166 |
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Proceeds from Employee Stock Purchase Plan activity |
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57 |
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61 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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476 |
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227 |
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
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10,569 |
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24,997 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
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37,362 |
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1,084 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
47,931 |
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$ |
26,081 |
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Other cash flow information: |
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Cash paid during the period for interest |
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$ |
159 |
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$ |
157 |
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Cash paid during the period for income taxes |
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$ |
2,215 |
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$ |
6,228 |
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
5
RemedyTemp, Inc.
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of RemedyTemp, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the Company). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
The accompanying consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2002 and the consolidated statements of income and cash flows are unaudited. These statements have been
prepared on the same basis as the Companys audited consolidated financial statements and in the opinion of management reflect all adjustments, which are only of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated
financial position and results of operations for such periods. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Companys Form 10-K as filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 28, 2001.
2. Earnings Per Share Disclosure
Earnings per share is calculated as follows:
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Three Fiscal Months Ended
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June 30, 2002
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July 1, 2001
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Income (Numerator)
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Shares (Denominator)
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Per-Share Amounts
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Income (Numerator)
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Shares (Denominator)
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Per-Share Amounts
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Basic EPS |
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Income available to common shareholders |
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$ |
520 |
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8,990 |
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$ |
0.06 |
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$ |
929 |
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8,920 |
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$ |
0.10 |
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Effect of Dilutive Securities |
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Restricted stock and stock options |
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$ |
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200 |
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$ |
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23 |
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Diluted EPS |
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Income available to common shareholders plus assumed conversions |
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$ |
520 |
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9,190 |
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$ |
0.06 |
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$ |
929 |
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8,943 |
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$ |
0.10 |
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Nine Fiscal Months Ended
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June 30, 2002
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July 1, 2001
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Income (Numerator)
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Shares (Denominator)
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Per-Share Amounts
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Income (Numerator)
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Shares (Denominator)
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Per-Share Amounts
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Basic EPS |
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Income available to common shareholders |
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$ |
1,403 |
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8,966 |
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$ |
0.16 |
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$ |
6,446 |
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8,910 |
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$ |
0.72 |
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Effect of Dilutive Securities |
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Restricted stock and stock options |
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$ |
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101 |
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$ |
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21 |
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Diluted EPS |
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Income available to common shareholders plus assumed conversions |
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$ |
1,403 |
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9,067 |
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$ |
0.15 |
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$ |
6,446 |
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8,931 |
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$ |
0.72 |
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6
RemedyTemp, Inc.
3. Purchase of Franchised Operations
From time to time, the Company may selectively purchase traditional and licensed franchised operations for various reasons,
including, but not limited to facilitating its expansion plans of increased market presence in identified geographic regions. During the first quarter of fiscal 2002, the Company acquired two licensed franchise offices (one in Michigan and one in
Illinois). Additionally, during the second quarter of fiscal 2002 , the Company made an earnout payment relating to a previous licensed franchise acquisition in accordance with the provisions of the related purchase agreement. Results of operations
for the acquired licensed franchise offices are recorded in accordance with the Companys licensed revenue recognition policy until the acquisition date. Subsequent to the acquisition date, the direct office revenue recognition policy is
utilized. Had the results of operations for the licensed offices been shown as of the beginning of the current and prior year fiscal periods, the consolidated results would not be significantly different. These acquisitions are accounted for under
the purchase accounting method. The purchase prices were allocated primarily to goodwill and are being amortized over an estimated life of twenty years.
4. Workers Compensation
Effective April 1, 2002, the
Company entered into a contract with ACE USA (ACE) for its workers compensation insurance and claims administration. The Companys deductible under the insurance contract is $500 per individual claim and ACE is responsible for
costs in excess of the deductible amount. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is required to maintain a $13,778 letter of credit to secure repayment to ACE of the deductible portion of all open claims.
From April 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002, the Company utilized a similar deductible program with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
(Liberty). The Companys deductible under this insurance contract is $250 per individual claim incurred and Liberty is responsible for costs in excess of the deductible amount. Under the terms of this agreement, the Company is
required to maintain a $17,250 letter of credit to secure repayment to Liberty of the deductible portion of all open claims.
The Company is self-insured for its remaining estimated deductible liability under both contracts discussed above. The Company utilizes actuarial methods to estimate the remaining undiscounted liability for its workers
compensation claims, including those incurred but not reported. These estimates are based on historical company and industry experience as well as current legal, economic and regulatory factors. While management believes that the recorded amounts
are adequate, there can be no assurance that changes to managements estimates will not occur due to limitations inherent in the estimation process. Changes in the estimates of this liability are charged or credited to earnings in the period
determined.
Prior to April 1, 2001, the Company utilized a guaranteed cost insurance program.
5. Restricted Stock Award
During fiscal 2002, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors authorized and issued 425 shares of restricted Class A Common Stock (collectively, Restricted Stock) to certain
officers of the Company under the Companys 1996 Stock Incentive Plan (Incentive Plan). Shares granted are subject to certain restrictions on ownership and transferability. The Restricted Stock cliff vests five years from the
respective grant dates, at which point the restrictions lapse; however, the Restricted Stock is subject to accelerated vesting after three years if certain pre-established performance goals are achieved. All unvested Restricted Stock shall be
forfeited upon voluntary termination or termination for cause. Upon involuntary termination for other than cause or retirement, 20% vests one year from the applicable grant date with the remaining unvested shares vesting at 1.66% each month
thereafter. In connection with these issuances, the Company credited the capital accounts and charged unearned compensation for the market value of the Restricted Stock on the respective grant dates. The unearned compensation is shown as a reduction
of shareholders equity in the accompanying balance sheet and is being amortized to expense ratably over the restricted periods. At June 30, 2002, 400 shares of Restricted Stock remain issued and outstanding.
In connection with the Restricted Stock grants, the recipients were required to forfeit all outstanding stock options, to the extent
available. As a result, a total of 592 stock options were forfeited and cancelled in connection with these grants.
7
RemedyTemp, Inc.
6. Litigation
On October 16, 2001, GLF Holding Company, Inc. and Fredrick S. Pallas filed a complaint in the Superior Court of the State of California,
County of Los Angeles, against the Company, Karin Somogyi, Paul W. Mikos and Greg Palmer. The Complaint purports to be a class action brought by the individual plaintiffs on behalf of all of the Companys traditional and licensed franchisees.
The Complaint alleges claims for fraud and deceit, negligent misrepresentation, negligence, breach of contract, breach of warranty, conversion, and accounting, unfair and deceptive practices, and restitution and equitable relief. The plaintiffs
claim that Remedy wrongfully induced its franchisees into signing franchise agreements and breached the agreements, thus causing the franchisees damage. Remedy has sought to compel arbitration with the plaintiffs in accordance with its franchise
agreement with each of them and to deny class certification. Remedy believes it has meritorious defenses to the allegations contained in this complaint and intends to defend this action with vigor. At this time management is unable to give an
estimate as to the amount or range of potential loss, if any, which might result to the Company if the outcome in this matter were unfavorable.
On December 10, 2001, Remedy filed a demand for arbitration before the Los Angeles branch of the American Arbitration Association and a complaint in United States District Court, Central District of
California, for, among other things, breach of contract, trademark infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition against Stephen M. Smith, Jody A. Smith and Smith Temporaries, Inc. doing business as CornerStone Staffing and
Remedy Intelligent Staffing. The defendants have filed a counterclaim in arbitration alleging, among other things, breach of contract, defamation and trade secret misappropriation. The defendants were licensed franchisees of Remedy until their
franchise agreement expired on December 30, 2001. Remedy believes that its case is meritorious and will protect its interests to the fullest extent permitted by law.
In early 2002, the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) began making efforts to join some of the Companys customers in pending workers
compensation claims filed by Remedys employees following the liquidation of Remedys former carrier, Reliance National Indemnity Insurance Company (Reliance). At the time of these injuries, from July 1997 through April 2001,
Remedy was covered by a workers compensation policy issued by Reliance. Under California law, CIGA is responsible for Reliances outstanding liabilities. Remedy initiated legal proceedings against CIGA in both Superior Court for the State
of California, County of Los Angeles and the California Workers Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) on February 15, 2002 and February 26, 2002 respectively. On April 5, 2002, the WCAB granted Remedys motion and consolidated the
various workers compensation claims in which CIGA has tried to join Remedys customers. The WCAB also granted Remedys motion to stay CIGAs efforts to join Remedys customers in those claims. The WCAB has selected a single
test case from the consolidated pending cases through which it will decide the legal issues involved (i.e., whether it is proper for CIGA to join Remedys clients in the pending claims). The trial is scheduled for September 20, 2002. Remedy
believes its case is meritorious and will protect its interests to the fullest extent permitted by law. At this time management is unable to give an estimate as to the amount or range of potential loss which would result to the Company if the
outcome in this matter were unfavorable.
From time to time, the Company becomes a party to other litigation
incidental to its business and operations. The Company maintains insurance coverage that management believes is reasonable and prudent for the business risks that the Company faces. Management does not believe the Company is party to any legal
proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company.
7. Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statements on Financial Accounting
Standards (SFAS) Nos. 141 Business Combinations and 142 Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. SFAS 141, among other things, eliminates the use of the pooling of interests method of accounting for business combinations.
Under the provisions of SFAS No. 142, goodwill will no longer be amortized, but will be subject to a periodic test for impairment based upon fair values. During the nine months ended June 30, 2002 and July 1, 2001, the Company reported goodwill
amortization of $205 and $190, respectively. SFAS No. 141 is effective for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001. SFAS No. 142 will be effective for the Company in fiscal 2003. The Company is currently assessing the impact of
adoption on the financial statements.
On October 3, 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144 Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. SFAS No. 144 supercedes SFAS No. 121 Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of and amends Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 30
(APB 30) Reporting Results of Operations Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business. SFAS No. 144 requires that long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale be measured at the lower of book value or fair value less cost
to sell. Also, SFAS No. 144 eliminates APB 30s requirement that discontinued operations be measured at net realizable value or that entities include under discontinued operations in the financial statements amounts for operating
losses that have not yet occurred. Additionally, SFAS No. 144 expands the scope of discontinued operations to include all components of an entity with operations that (1) can be distinguished from the rest of the entity and (2) will be eliminated
from the ongoing operations of the entity in a disposal transaction. SFAS No. 144 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001 and, generally, its provisions are to be applied prospectively.
Management does not believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 144 will have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
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In June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, Accounting for Costs
Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities. SFAS 146 requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred and nullifies the guidance of EITF No. 94-3, Liability Recognition
for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in Restructuring), which recognized a liability for an exit cost at the date of an entitys commitment to an exit plan. SFAS 146
requires that the initial measurement of a liability be at fair value. SFAS 146 will be effective for exit or disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002 with early adoption encouraged. The Company plans to adopt SFAS 146
effective October 1, 2002 and does not expect that the adoption will have a material impact on its consolidated results of operations and financial position.
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In addition to historical information, managements discussion and analysis includes certain forward-looking statements made by the Company that involve material risks and uncertainties and are
subject to change based on factors beyond the control of the Company (certain of such statements are identified by the use of words such as anticipate, believe, estimate, intend, expect, or
future). Accordingly, the Companys actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, without limitation, the successful launch of
RemX® Financial Staffing and the Companys new telemarketing program, changes in
general or local economic conditions that could impact the Companys expected financial results, the availability of sufficient personnel, various costs relating to temporary workers and personnel, the Companys ability to open new points
of distribution and expand in core geographic markets, attract and retain clients and franchisees, the outcome of litigation and other factors described in the Companys filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding risks
affecting the Companys financial condition and results of operations. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results
expressed or implied therein will not be realized.
Operations
The Companys revenues are derived from company-owned offices (direct sales) and independently-managed franchise offices (licensed sales and franchise royalties).
Independently-managed franchised offices have been an important element of the Companys growth strategy for
more than a decade. Such offices have enabled the Company to expand into new markets with qualified franchisees without significant capital expenditures. The majority of the Companys offices outside California are independently-managed
franchises. Franchise agreements have ten-year terms and are renewable for successive five-year or ten-year terms, depending upon when such agreements originated. Such agreements cover exclusive geographic territories and contain minimum performance
standards. The Companys franchise agreements are structured in either a traditional franchise format or a licensed franchise format. Currently, the Company only offers licensed franchises.
Under the Companys traditional franchise agreements, the traditional franchisee pays all lease and working capital costs
relating to its office, including funding payroll and collecting clients accounts. Generally, traditional franchisees pay the Company an initial franchise fee and continuing franchise fees, or royalties, equal to 7% of its gross billings.
Royalty fees are reduced when the franchisee serves a national client as these clients typically have lower margins. The Company processes payroll and invoices clients, and the franchisee employs all management staff and temporary personnel
affiliated with its office. The Company provides training, the right to use the Companys service marks, trademarks and business model, proprietary computer programs and operational support.
The Company switched from the traditional franchise to the licensed franchise format to exercise more control over the collection and tracking of the receivables of
the independently-managed offices and to enable the Company to grow without being limited by the financial resources of traditional franchisees. Under the Companys licensed franchise agreement, the licensee pays the Company an initial
franchise fee, pays all lease and operating costs relating to its office and employs all management staff affiliated with its office. The licensed franchise format differs from the traditional franchise format in that the Company employs all
temporary personnel affiliated with the office. The Company funds payroll, collects clients accounts receivable and remits to the licensee 60%-70% of the offices gross profit, based upon the level of hours billed during the
licensees contract year. However, the Companys share of the licensees gross profit, representing its continuing franchise fees, is generally not less than 7.5% of the licensees gross billings, with the exception of national
accounts on which the Companys fee is reduced to compensate for lower gross margins.
Results of Operations
For the Three Fiscal Months Ended June 30, 2002 Compared to the Three Fiscal Months Ended July 1, 2001
Total revenues decreased 2.7%, or $3.3 million, to $117.8 million for the three fiscal months ended June 30, 2002 from $121.1 million for
the three fiscal months ended July 1, 2001. Direct revenues increased slightly to $69.3 million (or 2.1%) from $67.9 million, licensed franchise revenues decreased 8.8% to $48.1 million from $52.7 million and traditional franchise royalties
decreased 18.3% to $0.4 million from $0.5 million for the three fiscal months ended June
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30, 2002 and July 1, 2001, respectively. The overall decrease in revenues resulted primarily
from the continued sluggishness in the economy and reduced permanent placement billings, whereby the Company receives a fee for placing a temporary associate in a permanent position. Additionally, revenues were adversely impacted by the closure of
several licensed and traditional franchise locations noted below. The mix between direct revenues, licensed franchise revenues and traditional franchise royalties shifted with direct revenues accounting for 58.8% of total revenues for the three
months ended June 30, 2002 as compared to 56.1% for the three months ended July 1, 2001. This shift resulted primarily from incremental revenues generated from new company-owned offices, the acquisition of several licensed offices since the
corresponding prior year period, and the closure of several licensed franchise locations, as a result of reduced business and the non-renewal of an expired licensed franchise agreement earlier in fiscal 2002. Additionally, several traditional
franchise offices closed during the third quarter of fiscal 2002. Total revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2002 did, however, increase over those of the first and second quarters of fiscal 2002.
Revenues from the light industrial sector increased as a percentage of total revenues over the prior year corresponding quarter, as well.
This is notable as the manufacturing sector (which encompasses the Companys light industrial classification) was early into the economic downturn and has, historically, lead the subsequent economic recovery. Overall, and in accordance with the
Companys marketing focus, revenues from middle market clients (defined as clients with $0.2 million to $5.0 million in annual temp billings) increased to 57.6% of total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2002 from 55.5% in the
preceding year.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2002, the Company launched its financial staffing division
(RemX® Financial Staffing) and has opened eight company-owned offices. Additionally, the Company has
opened four replacement offices in the former licensed franchisees territory discussed above. The Company continues to strategically evaluate its existing and target markets and will continue to open additional offices where market conditions
appear favorable and to consolidate underutilized offices as deemed appropriate. The Companys ability to increase revenues depends significantly on the Companys ability to continue to attract new clients, retain existing clients, open
new offices, find and retain licensed franchisees and office managers, and manage newly opened offices to maturity. There can be no assurance that the Companys revenues will increase.
Total cost of direct and licensed franchise sales, which consists of wages and other expenses related to the temporary associates, increased 1.7%, or $1.6 million, to $95.4
million for the three fiscal months ended June 30, 2002 from $93.8 million for the three fiscal months ended July 1, 2001. Total cost of direct and licensed sales as a percentage of revenues was 81.0% for the three fiscal months ended June 30, 2002
compared to 77.5% for the three fiscal months ended July 1, 2001. This overall reduction in margin is a continued trend and is attributable to i) lower markup resulting from the continued pricing pressures experienced throughout the staffing
industry, ii) the increasing shift in mix towards light industrial business noted above which is typically high volume/lower margin business, iii) reduced permanent placement business and royalty income, and iv) increased workers compensation
costs. Many factors, including increased wage costs or other employment expenses, could adversely affect the Companys cost of direct and licensed franchise sales.
Licensees share of gross profit represents the net payments to licensed franchisees based upon a percentage of gross profit generated by the licensed franchise
operations, as noted above. Licensees share of gross profit decreased 22.1%, or $2.0 million, to $7.0 million for the three fiscal months ended June 30, 2002 from $9.0 million for the three fiscal months ended July 1, 2001 due to an overall
19.8% decrease in licensed gross profits as well as decreased permanent placement billings for which a licensed franchisee typically earns a larger percentage of the related gross margin. Licensees share of gross profit as a percentage of
licensed gross profit was 67.8% for the three fiscal months ended June 30, 2002 as compared to 69.9% for the three fiscal months ended July 1, 2001.
Selling and administrative expenses decreased 15.6%, or $2.6 million, to $13.9 million for the three fiscal months ended June 30, 2002 from $16.5 million for the three fiscal months ended July 1, 2001.
In the prior year, the Company recorded an unusual $2.3 million charge for severance benefits for the Companys former president and chief executive offices. Additionally, the Company continues to benefit from company-wide cost containment
initiatives and productivity enhancements implemented during fiscal 2001 and fiscal 2002 resulting in reduced costs and operational and organizational changes designed to increase efficiency in a cost-effective manner. These cost reductions were
offset by planned start-up costs associated with the creation of a telemarketing department as well as the new office openings discussed above. Selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues were 11.8% for the three fiscal
months ended June 30, 2002 as compared to 13.6% for the three fiscal months ended July 1, 2001. There can be no assurance that selling and administrative expenses will not increase in the future, both in absolute terms and as a percentage of total
revenues. Increases in these expenses could adversely affect the Companys profitability.
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Depreciation and amortization decreased 8.1%, or $0.1 million, to
$1.3 for the three fiscal months ended June 30, 2002 from $1.5 million for the three fiscal months ended July 1, 2001.
Income from operations of $0.1 million for the three fiscal months ended June 30, 2002 represents a decrease of 66.3%, or $0.3 million, from operating income of $0.4 million generated in the three fiscal months ended July 1, 2001 as
a result of the factors described above.
Net income decreased 44.0%, or $0.4 million, to $0.5 million for the
three fiscal months ended June 30, 2002 from $0.9 million for the three fiscal months ended July 1, 2001 due to the factors described above, reduced customer late fee income offset by a lower estimated effective tax rate (as discussed below). As a
percentage of total revenues, net income was 0.4% for the three fiscal months ended June 30, 2002 compared to 0.8% for the three fiscal months ended July 1, 2001.
The Companys overall annual effective tax rate reflects the expected benefit generated from federal Work Opportunity and Welfare to Work Tax Credits. The Internal
Revenue Code provides these wage based tax credits to companies who employ personnel meeting certain defined eligibility criteria. The Company has proactively implemented programs to recruit and place eligible associates in order to maximize the tax
credits available. When determining its annual effective tax rate, the Company considers the effect of expected Work Opportunity and Welfare to Work Tax Credits. The estimated annual effective tax rate is revised quarterly based upon actual
operating results, the tax credit earned to date as well as current annual projections. The cumulative impact of any change in the estimated annual effective tax rate is recognized in the period the change in estimate occurs.
For the Nine Fiscal Months Ended June 30, 2002 Compared to the Nine Fiscal Months Ended July 1, 2001
Total revenues decreased 15.4%, or $61.5 million, to $339.1 million for the nine fiscal months ended June 30, 2002 from $400.6 million for
the nine fiscal months ended July 1, 2001. Direct revenues decreased 11.3% to $198.9 million from $224.2 million, licensed franchise revenues decreased 20.4% to $138.9 million from $174.4 million and traditional franchise royalties decreased
36.4% to $1.3 million from $2.1 million for the nine fiscal months ended June 30, 2002 and July 1, 2001, respectively. The overall decrease in direct and licensed franchise revenues resulted from the continued general economic slowdown and reduced
permanent placement billings. The mix between direct, licensed franchise and traditional royalty revenues shifted with direct revenues accounting for 58.7% of total revenues for the nine fiscal months ended June 30, 2002 as compared to 56.0% for the
nine fiscal months ended July 1, 2001. This shift resulted primarily from incremental revenues generated from new company-owned offices opened during the current year, as previously discussed, the acquisition of several licensed franchise operations
since the prior year corresponding period and the closure of several licensed franchise locations resulting from reduced business and the non-renewal of an expired licensed franchise agreement at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2002. New
company-owned offices opened include eight in the Companys new financial staffing division and four replacement offices in a former licensed franchisees territory. The decrease in franchise royalties resulted from lower billings at
existing traditional franchised operations, certain office closures resulting from reduced business, non-renewal and conversion to the licensed franchise format.
The Company continues to strategically evaluate its existing and target markets and will continue to open additional offices where market conditions appear favorable and to consolidate underutilized
offices as deemed appropriate. The Companys ability to increase revenues depends significantly on the Companys ability to continue to attract new clients, retain existing clients, open new offices, find and retain licensed franchisees
and office managers and manage newly opened offices to maturity. There can be no assurance that the Companys revenues will increase.
Total cost of direct and licensed sales, which consists of wages and other expenses related to the temporary associates, decreased 12.3%, or $37.8 million, to $270.9 million for the nine fiscal months ended June 30, 2002
from $308.8 million for the nine fiscal months ended July 1, 2001. This decrease resulted primarily from reduced revenues as described above. Total cost of direct and licensed sales as a percentage of revenues was 79.9% for the nine fiscal months
ended June 30, 2002 compared to 77.1% for the nine fiscal months ended July 1, 2001. This overall margin reduction resulted from i) lower markup resulting from continued pricing pressures and mix shift towards light industrial business, ii) reduced
permanent placement business and royalty income, and iii) increased workers compensation costs. Many factors, including increased wage costs or other employment expenses, could adversely affect the Companys cost of direct and licensed
sales.
Licensees share of gross profit decreased 29.1%, or $8.6 million, to $21.0 million for the nine
fiscal months ended June 30, 2002 from $29.6 million for the nine fiscal months ended July 1, 2001 due to an overall 28.1% decrease in licensed gross profits as well as decreased permanent placement billings for which a licensee typically earns a
larger percentage of the gross margin. Licensees share of gross profit as a percentage of licensed gross profit was 67.9% for the nine fiscal months ended June 30, 2002 compared to 68.8% for the nine fiscal months ended July 1, 2001.
Selling and administrative expenses decreased 14.2%, or $7.1 million, to $42.7 million for the nine fiscal months
ended June 30, 2002 from $49.7 million for the nine fiscal months ended July 1, 2001. In the prior year, the Company
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recorded unusual charges totaling $4.2 million related to a large customers accounts
receivable balance deemed uncollectible due to sudden financial deterioration ($1.9 million) and to the severance benefits for the Companys former President and Chief Executive Officer ($2.3 million). The remaining overall decrease results
from continued company-wide cost containment initiatives resulting in operational and organizational changes that have increased efficiency in a cost-effective manner, as well as reduced post-implementation support costs associated with the
Companys information systems. These cost reductions were offset by planned expenditures, during fiscal 2002, associated with new office openings and the implementation of a telemarketing program. Selling and administrative expenses as a
percentage of total revenues were 12.6% for the nine fiscal months ended June 30, 2002 as compared to 12.4% for the nine fiscal months ended July 1, 2001. There can be no assurance that selling and administrative expenses will not increase in the
future, both in absolute terms and as a percentage of total revenues. Increases in these expenses could adversely affect the Companys profitability.
Depreciation and amortization decreased 5.4%, or $0.2 million, to $4.0 for the nine fiscal months ended June 30, 2002 from $4.3 million for the nine fiscal months ended July 1, 2001.
Income from operations decreased 93.8%, or $7.7 million, to $0.5 million for the nine fiscal months ended June 30, 2002 from
$8.3 million for the nine fiscal months ended July 1, 2001 due to the factors described above. Income from operations as a percentage of revenues was 0.2% for the nine fiscal months ended June 30, 2002 compared to 2.1% for the nine fiscal months
ended July 1, 2001.
Net income decreased 78.2%, or $5.0 million, to $1.4 million for the nine fiscal months ended
June 30, 2002 from $6.4 million for the nine fiscal months ended July 1, 2001 due to the factors described above, increased interest income resulting from the Companys strong cash position, decreased customer late fee income and a lower
overall effective tax rate. The Companys overall effective tax rate reflects expected benefit generated from Work Opportunity and Welfare to Work Tax Credits as previously discussed. As a percentage of total revenues, net income was 0.4% for
the nine fiscal months ended June 30, 2002 compared to 1.6% for the nine fiscal months ended July 1, 2001.
Liquidity and Capital
Resources
The Companys balance sheet and cash flow remain strong. The Company has $47.9 million in cash
and equivalents at June 30, 2002 (an increase of $21.8 million from the corresponding prior year period) and continues to be debt free. Historically, the Company has financed its operations through cash generated by operating activities and its line
of credit facility, if necessary. The Companys principal uses of cash are working capital needs, capital expenditures (including management information systems initiatives) and franchise acquisitions. The nature of the Companys business
requires payment of wages to its temporary associates on a weekly basis, while payments from clients are generally received 30-60 days after the related billing.
Cash provided by operating activities was $14.2 million for the nine fiscal months ended June 30, 2002 and $27.3 million for the nine fiscal months ended July 1, 2001. Cash from operating activities
was impacted by decreased operations coupled with timing of receivables collections. As a result of the economic downturn, collection of outstanding accounts receivable outpaced the growth of receivables generated by sales both in the current and
prior year. However, the impact was more pronounced in the prior year when the economic downturn began. Other factors impacting current year operating cash flows as compared to the prior year include timing of vendor and tax payments as well as
changes in the Companys workers compensation program as noted below.
Prior to April 1, 2001, the
Company utilized a guaranteed cost insurance program for its workers compensation claims liability. The estimated premium was based upon expected payroll levels, prepaid at the beginning of the policy and amortized based upon actual payroll
levels. As a result, the Company had unamortized prepaid insurance premiums at the inception of the prior fiscal year. The Company amortized the entire prepaid balance in the prior year and had also accrued additional premiums due based upon actual
payroll levels exceeding the original estimate.
Effective April 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002, the Company
entered into a contract with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (Liberty) for its workers compensation insurance and claims administration for claims incurred during the corresponding period. The Companys deductible under the
insurance contract is $0.25 million per individual claim incurred and Liberty is responsible for costs in excess of the deductible amount. The Company is self-insured for and has accrued its remaining estimated deductible liability and, as such, no
prepaid premiums existed at March 31, 2001. Under the terms of this agreement, the Company is required to maintain a $17.3 million letter of credit to secure repayment to Liberty of the deductible portion of all open claims.
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Effective April 1, 2002, the Company entered into a similar insurance
arrangement with ACE USA (ACE) for its workers compensation claims incurred from April 1, 2002 through March 31, 2003. The Companys deductible under this insurance contract is $0.5 million per individual claim and ACE is
responsible for costs in excess of the deductible amount. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is required to maintain a $13.8 million letter of credit to secure repayment to ACE of the deductible portion of all open claims.
Cash used for purchases of fixed assets, including information systems, was $2.6 million for the nine fiscal
months ended June 30, 2002 and $2.5 million for the nine fiscal months ended July 1, 2001. The Company continues to invest in computer-based technologies and direct office openings and anticipates $5.0 million in related capital expenditures during
the next twelve months.
From time to time, the Company may selectively purchase traditional and licensed
franchised operations for various reasons, including, but not limited to facilitating its expansion plans of increased market presence in identified geographic regions. During the first quarter of fiscal 2002, the Company acquired two licensed
franchise offices (one in Michigan and one in Illinois). Additionally, during the second quarter of fiscal 2002, the Company made an earnout payment relating to a previous licensed franchise acquisition in accordance with the provisions of the
related purchase agreement. The Company is contemplating the continued selective repurchase of licensed and franchised offices in certain territories with the intent of expanding the Companys market presence in such regions.
In January 2002, the Company launched RemX® Financial Staffing, a new business division focused on providing financial personnel on a temporary, temp-to-hire or direct hire basis in major
markets nationwide. The Company opened seven RemX® Financial Staffing offices during the second and
third quarters of fiscal 2002 and anticipates opening twenty additional offices during the next twenty-four months, while continuing to evaluate possible strategic acquisitions. Such office openings and potential acquisitions may have an impact on
future liquidity.
The Company has a revolving line of credit agreement with Bank of America providing for
aggregate borrowings and letters of credit of $40.0 million that expired on July 31, 2002. The Company had no borrowings outstanding under this agreement as of June 30, 2002. The Company had $31.1 million in outstanding letters of credit in
accordance with the two workers compensation insurance agreements discussed above. This line of credit agreement required the Company to maintain certain financial ratios and comply with certain restrictive covenants. At June 30, 2002, the
Company was in compliance with all restrictive covenants and required ratios, with the exception of its total liabilities to EBITDA ratio. The Company obtained a waiver from the bank for this ratio through the expiration of the agreement.
Concurrent with the expiration of the credit facility discussed above, the Company negotiated a new line of
credit agreement with Bank of America and Union Bank of California jointly that provides for aggregate borrowings of $40.0 million and letters of credit of $35.0 million. The Company currently has no borrowings outstanding and has transferred the
letters of credit discussed above to this new credit facility. This new line of credit agreement requires the Company to maintain certain financial ratios and comply with certain restrictive covenants. The Company is currently in compliance with all
restrictive covenants and required ratios.
The Company believes that its current and expected levels of working
capital and line of credit are adequate to support present operations and to fund future growth and business opportunities.
Critical
Accounting Policies
Remedys consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
The significant accounting policies applied in preparing the
Companys consolidated financial statements are described in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K. Policies that are considered critical are described below.
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Revenue recognition
The Company generates revenue from the sale of temporary staffing and permanent placement services by its company-owned and licensed franchise operations and from royalties
on sales of such services by its traditional franchise operations. Temporary staffing revenues and the related labor costs and payroll taxes are recorded in the period in which the services are performed. Permanent placement revenues are recognized
when the permanent placement candidate begins full-time employment.
The Company utilizes two types of franchise
agreements referred to as traditional and licensed. Under the Companys traditional franchised agreement, the franchisee has the direct contractual relationship with the customers, holds title to the related customer
receivables and is the legal employer of the temporary employees. Accordingly, sales and cost of sales generated by the traditional franchise operations are not included in the Companys consolidated financial statements. The Company earns and
records continuing franchise fees, based upon the contractual percentage of franchise gross sales, in the period in which the traditional franchisee provides the services. Such fees are recorded by the Company as Franchise royalties.
Under the Companys licensed franchise agreement, revenues generated by the franchised operation and the
related costs of services are included in the Companys consolidated financial statements and are reported as Licensed franchise sales and Cost of licensed sales, respectively. The Company has the direct contractual
relationship with the customer, holds title to the related customer receivables and is the legal employer of the temporary employees. Thus, certain risks associated with the licensed franchise operations remain with the Company. The net distribution
paid to the licensed franchisee for the services rendered is based on a percentage of the gross profit generated by the licensed operation and is reflected as Licensees share of gross profit in the consolidated statements of
income. The Companys share of the licensees gross profit represents the continuing franchise fee as outlined in the licensed franchise agreement and is recorded when earned in connection with the related licensed franchise sales.
Workers compensation costs
The Company retains the risk for the deductible portion of its workers compensation insurance programs. The Company utilizes actuarial methods to estimate the remaining undiscounted liability for
its workers compensation claims, including those incurred but not reported. These estimates are based on historical company and industry experience as well as current legal, economic and regulatory factors. While management believes that the
recorded amounts are adequate, there can be no assurance that changes to managements estimates will not occur due to limitations inherent in the estimation process. Changes in the estimates of this liability are charged or credited to earnings
in the period determined. Remedy funds portions of its retained risks through deposits with its insurance carriers.
Seasonality
The Companys quarterly operating results are affected by the number of billing days in the quarter and
the seasonality of its clients businesses. The first fiscal quarter has historically been relatively strong as a result of manufacturing and retail emphasis on holiday sales. Historically, the second fiscal quarter shows a decline in
comparable revenues from the first fiscal quarter. Revenue growth has historically accelerated in each of the third and fourth fiscal quarters as manufacturers, retailers and service businesses increase their level of business activity.
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PART IIOTHER INFORMATION
On October 16, 2001, GLF Holding
Company, Inc. and Fredrick S. Pallas filed a complaint in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, against the Company, Karin Somogyi, Paul W. Mikos and Greg Palmer. The Complaint purports to be a class action brought by
the individual plaintiffs on behalf of all of the Companys traditional and licensed franchisees. The Complaint alleges claims for fraud and deceit, negligent misrepresentation, negligence, breach of contract, breach of warranty, conversion,
and accounting, unfair and deceptive practices, and restitution and equitable relief. The plaintiffs claim that Remedy wrongfully induced its franchisees into signing franchise agreements and breached the agreements, thus causing the franchisees
damage. Remedy has sought to compel arbitration with the plaintiffs in accordance with its franchise agreement with each of them and to deny class certification. Remedy believes it has meritorious defenses to the allegations contained in this
complaint and intends to defend this action with vigor. At this time management is unable to give an estimate as to the amount or range of potential loss, if any, which might result to the Company if the outcome in this matter were unfavorable.
On December 10, 2001, Remedy filed a demand for arbitration before the Los Angeles branch of the American
Arbitration Association and a complaint in United States District Court, Central District of California, for, among other things, breach of contract, trademark infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition against Stephen M.
Smith, Jody A. Smith and Smith Temporaries, Inc. doing business as CornerStone Staffing and Remedy Intelligent Staffing. The defendants have filed a counterclaim in arbitration alleging, among other things, breach of contract, defamation and trade
secret misappropriation. The defendants were licensed franchisees of Remedy until their franchise agreement expired on December 30, 2001. Remedy believes that its case is meritorious and will protect its interests to the fullest extent permitted by
law.
In early 2002, the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) began making efforts to
join some of the Companys customers in pending workers compensation claims filed by Remedys employees following the liquidation of Remedys former carrier, Reliance National Indemnity Insurance Company (Reliance).
At the time of these injuries, from July 1997 through April 2001, Remedy was covered by a workers compensation policy issued by Reliance. Under California law, CIGA is responsible for Reliances outstanding liabilities. Remedy initiated
legal proceedings against CIGA in both Superior Court for the State of California, County of Los Angeles and the California Workers Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) on February 15, 2002 and February 26, 2002 respectively. On April
5, 2002, the WCAB granted Remedys motion and consolidated the various workers compensation claims in which CIGA has tried to join Remedys customers. The WCAB also granted Remedys motion to stay CIGAs efforts to join
Remedys customers in those claims. The WCAB has selected a single test case from the consolidated pending cases through which it will decide the legal issues involved (i.e., whether it is proper for CIGA to join Remedys clients in the
pending claims). The trial is scheduled for September 20, 2002. Remedy believes its case is meritorious and will protect its interests to the fullest extent permitted by law. At this time management is unable to give an estimate as the amount or
range of potential loss which would result to the Company if the outcome in this matter were unfavorable.
From
time to time, the Company becomes a party to other litigation incidental to its business and operations. The Company maintains insurance coverage that management believes is reasonable and prudent for the business risks that the Company faces.
Management does not believe the Company is party to any legal proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company.
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RemedyTemp, Inc.
(a) Exhibits
Set forth below is a list of the exhibits included as part of
this Quarterly Report:
Exhibit No.
|
|
Description
|
3.1 |
|
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company (a) |
3.2 |
|
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (f) |
4.1 |
|
Specimen Stock Certificate (a) |
4.2 |
|
Shareholder Rights Agreement (a) |
10.1 |
|
Robert E. McDonough, Sr. Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (g) |
10.2 |
|
Paul W. Mikos Employment Agreement, as amended (j) |
10.5 |
|
Registration Rights Agreement with R. Emmett McDonough and Related Trusts (a) |
10.6 |
|
Alan M. Purdy Change in Control Severance Agreement (i) |
10.7 |
|
Deferred Compensation Agreement for Alan M. Purdy (a) |
10.9 |
|
Form of Indemnification Agreement (a) |
10.11 |
|
Amended and restated RemedyTemp, Inc. 1996 Stock Incentive Plan (h) |
10.12 |
|
Amended and restated RemedyTemp, Inc. 1996 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (a) |
10.13 |
|
Form of Franchising Agreement for Licensed Offices (l) |
10.14 |
|
Form of Franchising Agreement for Franchised Offices (a) |
10.15 |
|
Form of Licensing Agreement for IntelliSearch® (a) |
10.18 |
|
Additional Deferred Compensation Agreement for Alan M. Purdy (b) |
10.19 |
|
Lease Agreement between RemedyTemp, Inc. and Parker-Summit, LLC (c) |
10.22 |
|
RemedyTemp, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (d) |
10.23 |
|
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for Greg Palmer (n) |
10.24 |
|
1998 RemedyTemp, Inc. Deferred Compensation and Stock Ownership Plan for Outside Directors (e) |
10.25 |
|
Form of Licensing Agreement for i/search2000TM (f) |
10.26 |
|
Credit Agreement among Bank of America N.A., Union Bank of California N.A. and RemedyTemp, Inc. |
10.27 |
|
Paul W. Mikos Severance Agreement and General Release (k) |
10.28 |
|
Gunnar B. Gooding Employment and Severance Letter (m) |
10.29 |
|
Cosmas N. Lykos Employment and Severance Letter (m) |
10.30 |
|
Alan M. Purdy Retirement Agreement and General Release |
99.1 |
|
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Certification of Form 10-Q |
(a) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-4276), as amended.
|
(b) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 29, 1996.
|
(c) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 30, 1997.
|
(d) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 29, 1997.
|
(e) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 29, 1998.
|
(f) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the yearly period ended September 27, 1998.
|
(g) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 27,
1998. |
(h) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 28, 1999.
|
(i) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 28, 1999.
|
(j) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 28, 1999
(original agreement) and for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2000 (amendment). |
(k) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended July 1, 2001.
|
(l) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended July 1, 2001.
|
(m) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the yearly period ended September 30, 2001.
|
(n) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 30, 2001.
|
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the last quarter of the period covered by this Report.
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RemedyTemp, Inc.
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.
|
|
|
|
REMEDYTEMP, INC. |
|
August 14, 2002 |
|
|
|
/s/ GREG PALMER
|
|
|
|
|
Greg Palmer, President and Chief Executive Officer |
|
August 14, 2002 |
|
|
|
/s/ ALAN PURDY
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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RemedyTemp, Inc.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
|
|
Description
|
|
3.1 |
|
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company (a) |
|
3.2 |
|
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (f) |
|
4.1 |
|
Specimen Stock Certificate (a) |
|
4.2 |
|
Shareholder Rights Agreement (a) |
|
10.1 |
|
Robert E. McDonough, Sr. Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (g) |
|
10.2 |
|
Paul W. Mikos Employment Agreement, as amended (j) |
|
10.5 |
|
Registration Rights Agreement with R. Emmett McDonough and Related Trusts (a) |
|
10.6 |
|
Alan M. Purdy Change in Control Severance Agreement (i) |
|
10.7 |
|
Deferred Compensation Agreement for Alan M. Purdy (a) |
|
10.9 |
|
Form of Indemnification Agreement (a) |
|
10.11 |
|
Amended and restated RemedyTemp, Inc. 1996 Stock Incentive Plan (h) |
|
10.12 |
|
Amended and restated RemedyTemp, Inc. 1996 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (a) |
|
10.13 |
|
Form of Franchising Agreement for Licensed Offices (l) |
|
10.14 |
|
Form of Franchising Agreement for Franchised Offices (a) |
|
10.15 |
|
Form of Licensing Agreement for IntelliSearch® (a) |
|
10.18 |
|
Additional Deferred Compensation Agreement for Alan M. Purdy (b) |
|
10.19 |
|
Lease Agreement between RemedyTemp, Inc. and Parker-Summit, LLC (c) |
|
10.22 |
|
RemedyTemp, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (d) |
|
10.23 |
|
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for Greg Palmer (n) |
|
10.24 |
|
1998 RemedyTemp, Inc. Deferred Compensation and Stock Ownership Plan for Outside Directors (e) |
|
10.25 |
|
Form of Licensing Agreement for i/search2000TM (f) |
|
10.26 |
|
Credit Agreement among Bank of America N.A., Union Bank of California N.A. and RemedyTemp, Inc. |
|
10.27 |
|
Paul W. Mikos Severance Agreement and General Release (k) |
|
10.28 |
|
Gunnar B. Gooding Employment and Severance Letter (m) |
|
10.29 |
|
Cosmas N. Lykos Employment and Severance Letter (m) |
|
10.30 |
|
Alan M. Purdy Retirement Agreement and General Release |
|
99.1 |
|
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Certification of Form 10-Q |
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RemedyTemp, Inc.
(a) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-4276), as amended.
|
(b) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 29, 1996.
|
(c) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 30, 1997.
|
(d) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 29, 1997.
|
(e) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 29, 1998.
|
(f) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the yearly period ended September 27, 1998.
|
(g) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 27,
1998. |
(h) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 28, 1999.
|
(i) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 28, 1999.
|
(j) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 28, 1999
(original agreement) and for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2000 (amendment). |
(k) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended July 1, 2001.
|
(l) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended July 1, 2001.
|
(m) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the yearly period ended September 30, 2001.
|
(n) |
|
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of same number to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 30, 2001.
|
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