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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
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x Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011
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o Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
for the transition period from _____ to _____
Commission File Number 0-13928
U.S. GLOBAL INVESTORS, INC.
Incorporated in the State of Texas
IRS Employer Identification No. 74-1598370
Principal Executive Offices:
7900 Callaghan Road
San Antonio, Texas 78229
Telephone Number: 210-308-1234
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Class A common stock
($0.025 par value per share)
Registered: NASDAQ Capital Market
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule
405 of the Securities Act.
Yes o No x
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section
13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.
Yes o No x
Indicate by check mark whether the Company (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
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant
to Rule 405 of Regulations S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation
S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of
registrants knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in
Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.
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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.
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Large accelerated filer o
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Accelerated filer x
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Non-accelerated filer o
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Small reporting company o |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company, (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
Yes o No x
The aggregate market value of the 10,168,102 shares of nonvoting class A common stock held by
nonaffiliates of the registrant was $82,666,669, based on the last sale price quoted on NASDAQ as
of December 31, 2010, the last business day of the registrants most recently completed second
fiscal quarter. Registrants only voting stock is its class C common stock, par value of $0.025 per
share, for which there is no active market. The aggregate value of the 8,543 shares of the class C
common stock held by nonaffiliates of the registrant on December 31, 2010 (based on the last sale
price of the class C common stock in a private transaction) was $2,135.75. For purposes of this
disclosure only, the registrant has assumed that its directors, executive officers, and beneficial
owners of 5% or more of the registrants common stock are affiliates of the registrant.
On August 19, 2011, there were 13,862,445 shares of Registrants class A nonvoting common stock
issued and 13,355,353 shares of Registrants class A nonvoting common stock issued and outstanding,
no shares of Registrants class B nonvoting common stock outstanding, and 2,073,103 shares of
Registrants class C voting common stock issued and outstanding.
Documents incorporated by reference: None
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Exhibit 10.10 2010 Stock Incentive Plan |
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Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of the Company, Jurisdiction of Incorporation, and Percentage of
Ownership |
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Exhibit 23.1 BDO USA, LLP consent |
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Exhibit 31.1 Rule 13a 14(a) Certifications ( under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002) |
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Exhibit 32.1 Section 1350 Certifications (under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002) |
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Part I of Annual Report on Form 10-K
Item 1. Business
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, U.S.
Global Investors, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, U.S. Global or the
Company) may make other written and oral communications from time to time that contain
such statements. Forward-looking statements include statements as to industry trends,
future expectations of the Company and other matters that do not relate strictly to
historical facts and are based on certain assumptions by management. These statements
are often identified by the use of words such as may, will, expect, believe,
anticipate, intend, could, should, estimate or continue, and similar
expressions or variations. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of
Company management based on information currently available to management. Such
forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied
by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, among others, the risks
described in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, and elsewhere in this report and other
documents filed or furnished by U.S. Global from time to time with the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC). U.S. Global cautions readers to carefully consider such
factors. Furthermore, such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which
such statements are made. Except to the extent required by applicable law, U.S. Global
undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or
circumstances after the date of such statements.
U.S. Global, a Texas corporation organized in 1968, is a registered investment adviser
under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (Advisers Act). The Company and
its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the business of providing investment
advisory and other services to U.S. Global Investors Funds (USGIF or the Funds), a
Delaware statutory trust, as well as offshore clients. USGIF is an investment company
offering shares of thirteen mutual funds on a no-load basis. Prior to October 1, 2008,
the thirteen funds were in two separate Massachusetts business trusts, USGIF and U.S.
Global Accolade Funds (USGAF). On October 1, 2008, USGIF and USGAF were merged into a
single Delaware statutory trust under the name USGIF.
As part of the mutual fund management business, the Company provides: (1) investment
advisory services; (2) transfer agency and record keeping services; (3) distribution
services; and (4) administrative services, through its wholly owned broker-dealer, to
mutual funds advised by the Company. The fees from investment advisory and transfer
agent services, as well as investment income, are the primary sources of the Companys
revenue.
Investment Management Services
Investment Advisory Services. The Company furnishes an investment program for each
of the clients it manages and determines, subject to overall supervision by the
applicable board of trustees of the clients, the clients investments pursuant to an
advisory agreement (the Advisory Agreement). Consistent with the investment
restrictions, objectives and policies of the particular client, the portfolio team for
each client determines what investments should be purchased, sold and held and makes
changes in the portfolio deemed necessary or appropriate. In the Advisory Agreement, the
Company is
charged with seeking the best overall terms in executing portfolio transactions and
selecting brokers or dealers.
As required by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (Investment Company
Act), the Advisory Agreement with USGIF is subject to annual renewal and is terminable
upon 60-day notice. This agreement has been renewed through September 2012.
In addition to providing advisory services to USGIF, the Company provides advisory
services to two offshore clients.
Net assets under management at June 30, 2011, and 2010, are detailed in the following
table.
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Assets Under Management (AUM) |
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AUM at |
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AUM at |
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June 30, 2011 |
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June 30, 2010 |
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U.S. Global Investors Funds |
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Natural Resources |
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Global Resources |
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PSPFX/PIPFX |
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903,926 |
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627,868 |
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World Precious Minerals |
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UNWPX/UNWIX |
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602,347 |
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622,034 |
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Gold and Precious Metals |
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USERX |
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238,164 |
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235,017 |
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Total Natural Resources |
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1,744,437 |
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1,484,919 |
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International Equity |
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Eastern European |
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EUROX |
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346,590 |
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371,876 |
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China Region |
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USCOX |
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42,501 |
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47,626 |
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Global MegaTrends |
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MEGAX/MEGIX |
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19,094 |
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19,603 |
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Global Emerging Markets |
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GEMFX |
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11,979 |
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11,761 |
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Total International Equity |
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420,164 |
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450,866 |
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Fixed Income |
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U.S. Government Securities |
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UGSXX |
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188,886 |
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USTXX |
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96,000 |
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Total Fixed Income |
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336,793 |
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Holmes Growth |
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ACBGX |
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42,758 |
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34,199 |
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GBTFX |
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18,370 |
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Total Domestic Equity |
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61,128 |
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Total SEC-Registered Funds |
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2,562,522 |
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2,367,265 |
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Other Advisory Clients |
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Total AUM |
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2,603,048 |
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2,401,227 |
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Transfer Agent and Other Services. The Companys wholly-owned subsidiary, United
Shareholder Services, Inc. (USSI), is a transfer agent registered under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act), providing transfer agency, printing and mailing
services to investment company clients. The transfer agency utilizes a third-party
external system providing the Companys fund shareholder communication network with
computer equipment and software designed to meet the operating requirements of a mutual
fund transfer agency.
The transfer agencys duties encompass, but are not limited to, the following: (1)
acting as servicing agent in connection with dividend and distribution functions; (2)
performing shareholder account and administrative agent functions in connection with the
issuance, transfer and redemption, or repurchase of shares; (3) maintaining such records
as are necessary to document transactions in the Funds shares; (4) acting as servicing
agent in connection with mailing of shareholder communications, including reports to
shareholders, dividend and distribution notices and proxy materials for shareholder
meetings; and (5) investigating and answering all shareholder account inquiries.
The transfer agency agreements provide that USSI will receive, as compensation for
services rendered as transfer agent, certain annual and activity-based fees and will be
reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses. In connection with obtaining/providing
administrative services to the beneficial owners of fund shares through institutions
that provide such services and maintain an omnibus account with USSI, each fund pays a
monthly fee based on the value of the shares of the fund held in accounts at the
institution.
The transfer agency agreement with USGIF is subject to renewal on an annual basis and is
terminable upon 60-day notice. This agreement has been renewed through September 2012.
Distribution Services. The Company has registered its wholly-owned subsidiary, U.S.
Global Brokerage, Inc. (USGB), with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
(FINRA), the SEC and appropriate state regulatory authorities as a limited-purpose
broker-dealer for the purpose of distributing Fund shares. The distribution agreement
with USGIF is subject to annual renewal and is terminable upon 60-day notice. This
agreement has been renewed through September 2012.
Administrative Services. The Company also manages, supervises and conducts certain other
affairs of USGIF, subject to the control of the Funds board of trustees pursuant to an
administrative agreement (the Administrative Services Agreement). It provides office
space, facilities and certain business equipment as well as the services of executive
and clerical personnel for administering the affairs of the Funds. U.S. Global and its
affiliates compensate all personnel, officers, directors and interested trustees of the
Funds if such persons are also employees of the Company or its affiliates. The
Administrative Services Agreement with USGIF is subject to renewal on an annual basis
and is terminable upon 60-day notice. This agreement has been renewed through September
2012.
Investment Activities. In addition to providing management and advisory services,
the Company is actively engaged in trading for its own account. See segment information
in the notes to the financial statements at Note 14 Financial Information by Business
Segment.
As of June 30, 2011, U.S. Global and its subsidiaries employed 82 full-time
employees and 6 part-time employees; as of June 30, 2010, it employed 79 full-time
employees and 4 part-time employees. The Company considers its relationship with its
employees to be good.
The mutual fund industry is highly competitive. According to the Investment Company
Institute, at the end of 2010 there were approximately 8,500 domestically registered
open-end investment companies of varying sizes and investment policies, whose shares are
being offered to the public worldwide. Generally, there are two types of mutual funds:
load and no-load. In addition, there are both load and no-load funds that have
adopted Rule 12b-1 plans authorizing the payment of distribution costs of the funds out
of fund assets. USGIF is a trust with no-load funds that have adopted 12b-1 plans. Load
funds are typically sold through or sponsored by brokerage firms, and a sales commission
is charged on the amount of the investment. No-load funds, such as the USGIF funds,
however, may be purchased directly from the particular mutual fund organization or
through a distributor, and no sales commissions are charged.
In addition to competition from other mutual fund managers and investment advisers, the
Company and the mutual fund industry are in competition with various investment
alternatives offered by insurance companies, banks, securities broker-dealers and other
financial institutions. Many of these institutions are able to engage in more liberal
advertising than mutual funds and may offer accounts at competitive interest rates,
which may be insured by federally chartered corporations such as the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation.
A number of mutual fund groups are significantly larger than the funds managed by U.S.
Global, offer a greater variety of investment objectives and have more experience and
greater resources to promote the sale of investments therein. However, the Company
believes it has the resources, products and personnel to compete with these other mutual
funds. In particular, the Company is known for its expertise in the gold mining and
exploration, natural resources and emerging markets. Competition for sales of fund
shares is influenced by various factors, including investment objectives and
performance, advertising and sales promotional efforts, distribution channels and the
types and quality of services offered to fund shareholders.
Success in the investment advisory and mutual fund distribution businesses is
substantially dependent on each funds investment performance, the quality of services
provided to shareholders and the Companys efforts to market the funds effectively.
Sales of fund shares generate management, distribution and administrative services fees
(which are based on assets of the funds) and transfer agent fees (which are based on the
number of fund accounts and the activity in those accounts). Costs of distribution and
compliance continue to put pressure on profit margins for the mutual fund industry.
Despite the Companys expertise in gold mining and exploration, natural resources and
emerging markets, the Company faces the same obstacle many advisers face, namely
uncovering undervalued investment opportunities as the markets face further uncertainty
and increased volatility. In addition, the growing number of alternative investments,
especially in specialized areas, has created pressure on the profit margins and
increased competition for available investment opportunities.
Supervision and Regulation
The Company, USSI, USGB and the clients the Company manages and administers operate
under certain laws, including federal and state securities laws, governing their
organization, registration, operation, legal, financial and tax status. Among the
potential penalties for violation of the laws and regulations applicable to the Company
and its subsidiaries are fines, imprisonment, injunctions, revocation of registration
and certain additional administrative sanctions. Any determination that the Company or
its management has violated applicable laws and regulations could have a material
adverse effect on the business of the Company. Moreover, there is no assurance that
changes to existing laws, regulations, or rulings promulgated by governmental entities
having jurisdiction over the Company and the Funds will not have a material adverse
effect on the Companys business. The Company has no control over regulatory rulemaking
or the consequences it may have on the mutual fund and investment advisory industry.
Recent and accelerating regulatory pronouncements and oversight have significantly
increased the burden of compliance infrastructure with respect to the mutual fund
industry and the capital markets. This momentum of new regulations has contributed
significantly to the costs of managing and administering mutual funds.
U.S. Global is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. As a registered
investment adviser, it is subject to the requirements of the Advisers Act, and the SECs
regulations thereunder, as well as to examination by the SECs staff. The Advisers Act
imposes substantive regulation on virtually all aspects of the Companys business and
relationships with the Companys clients. Applicable rules relate to, among other
things, fiduciary duties to clients, transactions with clients, effective compliance
programs, conflicts of interest, advertising, recordkeeping, reporting and disclosure
requirements. The Funds for which the Company acts as the investment adviser are
registered with the SEC under the Investment Company Act. The Investment Company Act
imposes additional obligations, including detailed operational requirements for both
funds and their advisers. Moreover, an investment advisers contract with a registered
fund may be terminated by the fund on not more than 60 days notice and is subject to
annual renewal by the funds board after an initial two-year term. Both the Advisers Act
and the Investment Company Act regulate the assignment of advisory contracts by the
investment adviser. The SEC is authorized to institute proceedings and impose sanctions
for violations of the Investment Advisers Act and the Investment Company Act, ranging
from fines and censures to termination of an investment advisers registration. The
failure of the Company, or the funds which the Company advises, to comply with the
requirements of the SEC could have a material adverse effect on the Company. The
Company is also subject to federal and state laws affecting corporate governance,
including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (S-Ox Act), as well as rules adopted by the
SEC.
USGB is subject to regulation by the SEC under the Exchange Act and regulation by FINRA,
a self-regulatory organization composed of other registered broker-dealers. U.S. Global,
USSI and USGB are required to keep and maintain certain reports and records, which must
be made available to the SEC and FINRA upon request.
Relationships with Clients
The businesses of the Company are, to a very significant degree, dependent on their
associations and contractual relationships with the Funds. In the event the advisory,
administrative or transfer agent services agreements with USGIF are canceled or not
renewed pursuant to the terms thereof, the Company would be substantially adversely
affected. U.S. Global, USSI and USGB consider their relationships with the Funds to be
good, and they have no reason to believe that their management and service contracts
will not be renewed in the future; however, there is no assurance that USGIF will choose
to continue its relationship with the Company, USSI or USGB.
In addition, the Company is also dependent on its relationships with its offshore
clients. Even though the Company views its relationship with its offshore clients as
stable, the Company could be adversely affected if these relationships ended.
Available Information. The Companys Internet website address is www.usfunds.com.
Information contained on the Companys website is not part of this annual report on Form
10-K. The Companys annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current
reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed with (or furnished to) the SEC
are available through a link on the Companys Internet website, free of charge, soon
after such material is filed or furnished. (The link to the Companys SEC filings can
be found at www.usfunds.com by clicking About Us, followed by Investor Relations,
followed by SEC Filings.) The Company routinely posts important information on its
website.
The Company also posts its Corporate Governance Guidelines, Code of Business Conduct,
Code of Ethics for Principal Executive and Senior Financial Officers and the charters of
the audit and
compensation committees of its Board of Directors on the Companys website in the
Policies and Procedures section. The Companys SEC filings and governance documents
are available in print to any stockholder that makes a written request to: Director of
Communications, U.S. Global Investors, Inc., 7900 Callaghan Road, San Antonio, Texas
78229.
The Company files reports electronically with the SEC via the SECs Electronic Data
Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval system (EDGAR) may be accessed through the Internet.
The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information
statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the
SEC, at www.sec.gov.
The public may read and copy any materials filed by the Company with the SEC at the
SECs Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. The public
may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC
at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains a website at www.sec.gov that contains
reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that
file electronically with the SEC.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
The Company faces a variety of significant and diverse risks, many of which are
inherent in the business. Described below are certain risks that could materially affect
the Company. Other risks and uncertainties that the Company does not presently consider
to be material, or of which the Company is not presently aware, may become important
factors that affect it in the future. The occurrence of any of the risks discussed below
could materially and adversely affect the business, prospects, financial condition,
results of operations or cash flow.
The investment management business is intensely competitive.
Competition in the investment management business is based on a variety of factors, including:
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Investor perception of an investment teams drive, focus and alignment of
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Quality of service provided to, and duration of relationships with, clients
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Business reputation; and |
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Level of fees charged for services. |
The Company competes with a large number of investment management firms, commercial
banks, broker-dealers, insurance companies and other financial institutions. Competitive
risk is heightened by the fact that some competitors may invest according to different
investment styles or in alternative asset classes which the markets may perceive as more
attractive than the Companys investment approach. If the Company is unable to compete
effectively, revenues and earnings may be reduced and the business could be materially
affected.
Poor investment performance could lead to a decline in revenues.
Success in the investment management industry is largely dependent on investment
performance relative to market conditions and the performance of competing products.
Good relative performance generally attracts additional assets under management,
resulting in additional revenues. Conversely, poor performance generally results in
decreased sales and increased redemptions with a corresponding decrease in revenues.
Therefore, poor investment performance relative to the portfolio benchmarks and to
competitors could impair the Companys revenues and growth. Effective October 2009, a
performance fee was implemented for the nine equity Funds whereby the base advisory fee
is adjusted upwards or downwards by 0.25 percent if there is a performance difference of
5 percent or more between a Funds performance and that of its designated benchmark
index over the prior rolling 12 months.
Investment advisory fees are a significant portion of revenue and may be negatively
affected by decreases in assets under management.
Changes which may negatively impact assets under management, and thus, the Companys
revenue, profitability and ability to grow, include market depreciation, redemptions
from shareholder accounts and terminations of client accounts.
The Companys clients can terminate their agreements with the Company on short notice,
which may lead to unexpected declines in revenue and profitability.
The Companys investment advisory agreements are generally terminable on short notice
and subject to annual renewal. The Companys clients can terminate their relationships
with us, or reduce the aggregate amount of assets under management, for a number of
reasons, including investment performance, financial market performance, or to shift
their funds to competitors who may charge lower advisory fee rates, or for no stated
reason. Poor performance relative to that of other investment management firms tends to
result in decreased investments in the funds managed by the Company, increased
withdrawals from the funds and the loss of shareholders in the funds. If the Companys
investment advisory agreements are terminated, which may occur in a short time frame,
the Company may experience a decline in revenues and profitability.
Difficult market conditions can adversely affect the Company by reducing the market
value of the assets we manage or causing shareholders to make significant redemptions.
Changes in economic or market conditions may adversely affect the profitability,
performance of and demand for the Companys investment products and services. Under the
Companys advisory fee arrangements, the fees received are primarily based on the market
value of assets under management. Accordingly, a decline in the price of securities held
in the funds would be expected to cause revenues and net income to decline, which would
result in lower advisory fees; or cause increased shareholder redemptions in favor of
investments they perceive as offering greater opportunity or lower risk, which
redemptions would also result in lower advisory fees. The ability of the Company to
compete and grow is dependent on the relative attractiveness of the types of investment
products the Company offers and its investment performance and strategies under
prevailing market conditions.
Market-specific risks may negatively impact the Companys earnings.
The Company manages certain funds in the emerging market and natural resource sectors,
which are highly cyclical. The investments in the Funds are subject to significant loss
due to political, economic and diplomatic developments, currency fluctuations, social
instability and changes in governmental policies. Foreign trading markets, particularly
in some emerging market countries, are often smaller, less liquid, less regulated and
significantly more volatile than the U.S. and other established markets.
In addition, yields on government securities, and the investment products investing in
them, have decreased to record lows. Thus, the Company has voluntarily waived fees
and/or reimbursed the USGIF money market funds to maintain each funds yield at a
certain level as determined by the Company. These waivers could increase in the future.
Such increases in fee waivers could be significant and would negatively affect the
Companys net income.
The market price and trading volume of the Companys class A common stock may be
volatile, which could result in rapid and substantial losses for the Companys
stockholders.
The market price of the Companys class A common stock may be volatile and the trading
volume may fluctuate, causing significant price variations to occur. If the market price
of the Companys class A common stock declines significantly, stockholders may be unable
to sell their shares at or above their purchase price. The Company cannot assure that
the market price of its class A common stock will not fluctuate or decline significantly
in the future. Some of the factors that could negatively affect the price of the
Companys class A common stock, or result in fluctuations in price or trading volume,
include:
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Decreases in assets under management; |
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Variations in quarterly and annual operating results; |
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Publication of research reports about the Company or the investment
management industry; |
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Departures of key personnel; |
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Adverse market reactions to any indebtedness the Company may incur,
acquisitions or disposals the Company may make, or securities the Company may
issue in the future; |
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Changes in market valuations of similar companies; |
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Changes or proposed changes in laws or regulations, or differing
interpretations thereof, affecting the business, or enforcement of these laws
and regulations, or announcements relating to these matters; |
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The market price of the Companys class A common stock could decline due to the large
number of shares of the Companys class C common stock eligible for future sale upon
conversion to class A shares.
The market price of the Companys class A common stock could decline as a result of
sales of a large number of shares of class A common stock eligible for future sale upon
the conversion of class C shares, or the perception that such sales could occur. These
sales, or the possibility that these sales may occur, also might make it more difficult
for the Company to raise additional capital by selling equity securities in the future,
at a time and price the Company deems appropriate.
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Failure to comply with government regulations could result in fines, which could cause
the Companys earnings and stock price to decline.
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to a variety of federal securities laws and
agencies, including, but not limited to, the Advisers Act, the Investment Company Act,
the S-Ox Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999, the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970, as
amended, the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001, the SEC, FINRA and NASDAQ. Moreover, financial
reporting requirements, and the processes, controls and procedures that have been put in
place to address them, are comprehensive and complex. While management has focused
attention and resources on compliance policies and procedures, non-compliance with
applicable laws or regulations could result in fines, sanctions or censures which could
affect the Companys reputation, and thus its revenues and earnings.
Our business is subject to substantial risk from litigation, regulatory investigations
and potential securities laws liability.
Many aspects of U.S. Globals business involve substantial risks of litigation,
regulatory investigations and/or arbitration. The Company is exposed to liability under
federal and state securities laws, other federal and state laws and court decisions, as
well as rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC, FINRA and other regulatory bodies.
U.S. Global, its subsidiaries, and/or officers could be named as parties in legal
actions, regulatory investigations and proceedings. An adverse resolution of any
lawsuit, legal or regulatory proceeding or claim against the Company could result in
substantial costs or reputational harm to the Company, and have a material adverse
effect on the Companys business, financial condition or results of operations, which,
in turn, may negatively affect the market price of the Companys common stock and U.S.
Globals ability to pay dividends. In addition to these financial costs and risks, the
defense of litigation or arbitration may divert resources and managements attention
from operations.
Insurance coverage risks.
While U.S. Global carries insurance in amounts and under terms that it believes are
appropriate, the Company cannot assure that its insurance will cover most liabilities
and losses to which it may be exposed, or that our insurance policies will continue to
be available at acceptable terms and fees. U.S. Global is subject to regulatory and
governmental inquiries and civil litigation. An adverse outcome of any such proceeding
could involve substantial financial penalties. From time to time, various claims against
us arise in the ordinary course of business, including employment-related claims. There
has been increased incidence of litigation and regulatory investigations in the
financial services industry in recent years, including customer claims and class action
suits alleging substantial monetary damages. Certain insurance coverage may not be
available or may be prohibitively expensive in future periods. As U.S. Globals
insurance policies come up for renewal, the Company may need to assume higher
deductibles or co-insurance liabilities, or pay higher premiums, which would increase
the Companys expenses and reduce net income.
Increased regulatory and legislative actions and reforms could increase costs and
negatively impact the Companys profitability and future financial results.
During the past nine years, the federal securities laws have been substantially
augmented and made significantly more complex by the S-Ox Act and the USA PATRIOT Act of
2001. With new laws and changes in interpretations and enforcement of existing
requirements, the associated time the Company must dedicate to, and related costs the
Company must incur in, meeting the regulatory complexities of the business have
increased. In order to comply with these new requirements, the Company has had to expend
additional time and resources, including substantial efforts to conduct evaluations
required to ensure compliance with the S-Ox Act.
The Company is subject to financial services laws, regulations, corporate governance
requirements, administrative actions and policies. During 2009 and 2010, as many
emergency government programs slowed or wound down, global regulatory and legislative
focus generally moved to a second phase of broader reform and a restructuring of
financial institution regulation. On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed into law the
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ("Dodd-Frank Act"), which
fundamentally changes the U.S. financial regulatory landscape. The full scope of the
regulatory changes imposed by the Dodd-Frank Act will only be determined once extensive
rules and regulations have been proposed and become effective, which may result in
significant changes in the manner in which the Companys operations are regulated.
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Further, adverse results of regulatory investigations of mutual fund, investment
advisory and financial services firms could tarnish the reputation of the financial
services industry generally, and mutual funds and investment advisers more specifically,
causing investors to avoid further fund investments or redeem their balances.
Redemptions would decrease the Companys assets under management, which would reduce its
advisory revenues and net income.
The Company intends to pay regular dividends to its stockholders, but the ability to do
so is subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors.
The Company intends to pay cash dividends on a monthly basis, but the Board of
Directors, at its discretion, may decrease the level or frequency of dividends or
discontinue payment of dividends entirely based on earnings, operations, capital
requirements, general financial condition of the Company, and general business
conditions.
One person beneficially owns substantially all of our voting stock and controls the
outcome of all matters requiring a vote of stockholders, which may influence the value
of our publicly traded non-voting stock.
Frank Holmes, CEO, is the beneficial owner of over 99% of our class C voting convertible
common stock and controls the outcome of all issues requiring a vote of stockholders.
All of our publicly traded stock is nonvoting stock. Consequently, except to the extent
provided by law, stockholders other than Frank Holmes have no vote with respect to the
election of directors or any other matter requiring a vote of stockholders. This lack of
voting rights may adversely affect the market value of the publicly traded class A
nonvoting common stock.
The loss of key personnel could negatively affect the Companys financial performance.
The success of the Company depends on key personnel, including the portfolio managers,
analysts and executive officers. Competition for qualified, motivated and skilled
personnel in the asset management industry remains significant. As the business grows,
the Company will likely need to increase the number of employees. Moreover, in order to
retain certain key personnel, the Company may be required to increase compensation to
such individuals, resulting in additional expense. The loss of key personnel or the
Companys failure to attract replacement personnel could negatively affect its financial
performance.
The Company could be subject to losses if it fails to properly safeguard sensitive and
confidential information.
As part of the Companys normal operations, it maintains and transmits confidential
information about the Company and the Funds clients as well as proprietary information
relating to its business operations. These systems could be victimized by unauthorized
users or corrupted by computer viruses or other malicious software code, or authorized
persons could inadvertently or intentionally release confidential or proprietary
information. Such a breach could subject the Company to liability for a failure to
safeguard client data, result in the termination of relationships with our existing
customers, require significant capital and operating expenditures to investigate and
remediate the breach and subject the Company to regulatory action.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None
Item 2. Properties
The Company presently owns and occupies an office building as its headquarters in
San Antonio, Texas. The office building is approximately 46,000 square feet on
approximately 2.5 acres of land.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
There are no material legal proceedings in which the Company is involved.
Item 4. Removed and Reserved
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Part II of Annual Report on Form 10-K
Item 5. Market for Registrants Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer
Purchases of Equity Securities
The Company has three classes of common equity: class A, class B and class C common
stock, par value $0.025 per share.
The Companys class A common stock is traded over-the-counter and is quoted daily under
NASDAQs Capital Markets. Trades are reported under the symbol GROW.
There is no established public trading market for the Companys class B and class C
common stock.
The Companys class A and class B common stock have no voting privileges.
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The following table sets forth the range of high and low sales prices of GROW from
NASDAQ for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2011, and 2010. The quotations represent
prices between dealers and do not include any retail markup, markdown, or commission. |
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Sales Price |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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High ($) |
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Low ($) |
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High ($) |
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Low ($) |
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First quarter (9/30) |
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6.93 |
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5.26 |
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14.50 |
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7.67 |
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Second quarter (12/31) |
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9.38 |
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6.28 |
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14.66 |
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9.05 |
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Third quarter (3/31) |
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8.44 |
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7.00 |
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12.75 |
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8.82 |
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Fourth quarter (6/30) |
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10.47 |
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6.72 |
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10.48 |
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5.37 |
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On August 19, 2011, there were approximately 184 holders of record of class A
common stock, no holders of record of class B common stock and 44 holders of record of
class C common stock.
The Company declared cash dividends of $0.02 per share per month in fiscal 2011 and
2010 on all classes of common stock. A monthly dividend of $0.02 is authorized through
December 2011 and will be considered for continuation at that time by the Board. Payment
of cash dividends is within the discretion of the Companys Board of Directors and is
dependent on earnings, operations, capital requirements, general financial condition of
the Company and general business conditions.
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Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans
Information relating to equity compensation plans under which our stock is
authorized for issuance is set forth in Item 12 of Part III of this Form 10-K under the
heading Equity Compensation Plan Information.
Purchases
of equity securities by the issuer
The Company may repurchase stock from employees. There were no repurchases of
classes A, B or C common stock during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.
Company
Performance Presentation
The following graph compares the cumulative total return for the Companys class A
common stock (GROW) to the cumulative total return for the S&P 500 Index, the Russell
2000 Index and the NYSE Arca Gold BUGS Index for the Companys last five fiscal years.
The graph assumes an investment of $10,000 in the class A common stock and in each index
as of June 30, 2006, and that all dividends are reinvested. The historical information
included in this graph is not necessarily indicative of future performance and the
Company does not make or endorse any predictions as to future stock performance.
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Fiscal Year-End Date |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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2010 |
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2011 |
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U.S. Global Investors, Inc., class A (GROW) |
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$ |
10,000 |
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$ |
21,560 |
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$ |
16,125 |
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$ |
9,243 |
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$ |
5,680 |
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$ |
7,623 |
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S&P500 Index |
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$ |
10,000 |
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$ |
12,059 |
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$ |
10,477 |
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$ |
7,730 |
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$ |
8,846 |
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$ |
11,561 |
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Russell 2000 Index |
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$ |
10,000 |
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$ |
11,643 |
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$ |
9,758 |
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$ |
7,317 |
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$ |
8,889 |
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$ |
12,215 |
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NYSE Arca Gold BUGS Index |
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$ |
10,000 |
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$ |
9,871 |
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$ |
13,546 |
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$ |
10,298 |
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$ |
14,490 |
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$ |
16,010 |
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
The following selected financial data is qualified by reference to, and should be
read in conjunction with, the Companys Consolidated Financial Statements and related
notes and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations contained in this Form 10-K. The selected financial data as of June 30, 2007,
through June 30, 2011, and the years then ended, is derived from the Companys audited
Consolidated Financial Statements. Earnings per share have been restated for prior years
to reflect the stock split that occurred in March 2007 and for all other information
included throughout the document.
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Year Ended June 30, |
Financial Data |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Revenues |
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$ |
41,933,626 |
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$ |
35,030,153 |
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$ |
23,140,269 |
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$ |
56,039,247 |
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$ |
58,603,637 |
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Expenses |
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29,903,607 |
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26,521,396 |
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26,750,817 |
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39,457,020 |
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37,257,889 |
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Income (loss)
before income taxes |
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12,030,019 |
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8,508,757 |
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(3,610,548 |
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16,582,227 |
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21,345,748 |
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Income tax expense
(benefit) |
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4,197,372 |
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3,159,472 |
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(1,372,969 |
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5,745,417 |
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7,586,499 |
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Net income (loss) |
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$ |
7,832,647 |
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$ |
5,349,285 |
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$ |
(2,237,579 |
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$ |
10,836,810 |
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$ |
13,759,249 |
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Basic income (loss)
per share |
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0.51 |
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0.35 |
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(0.15 |
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0.71 |
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0.91 |
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Working capital |
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32,366,289 |
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28,323,885 |
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27,363,133 |
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35,309,228 |
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27,925,318 |
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Total assets |
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45,966,603 |
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40,983,698 |
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37,153,846 |
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45,494,619 |
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39,793,113 |
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Dividends per
common share |
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0.24 |
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0.24 |
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0.24 |
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0.21 |
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0.26 |
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Shareholders equity |
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41,057,447 |
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36,191,872 |
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34,627,994 |
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39,233,744 |
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31,095,202 |
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Net cash provided
by operating
activities |
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7,718,529 |
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7,632,350 |
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3,040,931 |
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14,309,886 |
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8,867,278 |
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Net cash used in
investing
activities |
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(845,601 |
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(739,266 |
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(4,386,782 |
) |
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(1,180,602 |
) |
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(746,787 |
) |
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Net cash used in
financing
activities |
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(3,502,511 |
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(3,359,199 |
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(3,485,630 |
) |
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(2,848,629 |
) |
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(3,322,114 |
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Average assets
under management
(in billions) |
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2.82 |
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2.56 |
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2.53 |
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5.44 |
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4.85 |
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Item 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
This discussion reviews and analyzes the consolidated results of operations for the
past three fiscal years and other factors that may affect future financial performance.
This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial
Statements, Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements and Selected Financial Data.
Recent Trends in Financial Markets
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, the performance of the securities markets
generally improved as the global economy emerged from the severe downturn in the global
financial markets and moved toward recovery. Although the global financial markets
demonstrated indications of stabilization, volatility remained throughout the year, as
was evidenced by the sovereign debt crisis in Europe. General macro-economic concerns,
such as the possibility of deflation, double-dip recession, the European debt situation
and the recent U.S. debt ceiling debate have caused investors to remain risk averse. As
a consequence of these events, mutual funds, in general, have seen asset flows directed
towards investments such as fixed income and cash.
The volatility in the Company revenue is correlated to the price swings in natural
resources and emerging markets, which represent roughly 80 percent of assets under
management. For the past 10 years, the one-year normal volatility of one standard
deviation has been 20 percent for the S&P 500, approximately 30 percent for the MSCI
emerging markets and nearly 40 percent for gold equities. To manage expenses, the
Company maintains a flexible structure for one of its largest costs, compensation
expense, by setting relatively lower base salaries with bonuses that are related to
average assets under management and fund performance. Thus, our expense model expands
and contracts with asset swings and performance.
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 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.
Detailed information regarding the SEC-registered funds managed by the Company can be
found on the Companys website, www.usfunds.com, including performance information for
each fund for various time periods, assets under management as of the most recent month
end and inception date of each fund.
SEC-registered mutual fund shareholders are not required to give advance notice prior to
redemption of shares in the funds; however, the equity funds charge a redemption fee if
the fund shares have been held for less than the applicable periods of time set forth in
the funds prospectuses. The fixed income
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and money market funds charge no redemption fee. Detailed information about redemption
fees can be found in the funds prospectus, which is available on the Companys website,
www.usfunds.com.
The Company provides advisory services for two offshore clients and receives monthly
advisory fees based on the net asset values of the clients and quarterly performance
fees, if any, based on the overall increase in net asset values. In fiscal 2011, the
Company recorded advisory and performance fees from these clients totaling $431,493 and
$955,865, respectively, and $352,419 and $48,244, respectively, in fiscal 2010. The
performance fees for these clients are calculated and recorded quarterly in accordance
with the terms of the advisory agreements. These fees may fluctuate significantly from
year to year based on factors that may be out of the Companys control. Frank Holmes,
CEO, serves as a director of the offshore clients.
At June 30, 2011, total assets under management as of period-end, including both
SEC-registered funds and offshore clients, were $2.603 billion versus $2.401 billion at
June 30, 2010, an increase of 8.4 percent. During fiscal 2011, average assets under
management were $2.819 billion versus $2.561 billion in fiscal 2010. The increase was
primarily due to an increase in market appreciation in the natural resources funds under
management.
15
The following table summarizes the changes in assets under management for the
SEC-registered funds for fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in Assets Under Management |
|
|
|
Year Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Money Market |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
and |
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in Thousands) |
|
Equity |
|
|
Fixed Income |
|
|
Total |
|
Beginning Balance |
|
$ |
1,985,203 |
|
|
$ |
382,062 |
|
|
$ |
2,367,265 |
|
Market appreciation/(depreciation) |
|
|
528,737 |
|
|
|
1,493 |
|
|
|
530,230 |
|
Dividends and distributions |
|
|
(144,176) |
|
|
|
(1,488) |
|
|
|
(145,664) |
|
Net shareholder purchases/(redemptions) |
|
|
(144,035) |
|
|
|
(45,274) |
|
|
|
(189,309) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ending Balance |
|
$ |
2,225,729 |
|
|
$ |
336,793 |
|
|
$ |
2,562,522 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average investment management fee |
|
|
1.00% |
|
|
|
0.00% |
|
|
|
0.87% |
|
Average net assets |
|
$ |
2,418,615 |
|
|
$ |
358,121 |
|
|
$ |
2,776,736 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in Assets Under Management |
|
|
|
Year Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Money Market |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
and |
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in Thousands) |
|
Equity |
|
|
Fixed Income |
|
|
Total |
|
Beginning Balance |
|
$ |
1,757,012 |
|
|
$ |
439,942 |
|
|
$ |
2,196,954 |
|
Market appreciation/(depreciation) |
|
|
515,383 |
|
|
|
2,543 |
|
|
|
517,926 |
|
Dividends and distributions |
|
|
(24,873) |
|
|
|
(1,379) |
|
|
|
(26,252) |
|
Net shareholder purchases/(redemptions) |
|
|
(262,319) |
|
|
|
(59,044) |
|
|
|
(321,363) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ending Balance |
|
$ |
1,985,203 |
|
|
$ |
382,062 |
|
|
$ |
2,367,265 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average investment management fee |
|
|
0.99% |
|
|
|
0.01% |
|
|
|
0.83% |
|
Average net assets |
|
$ |
2,117,843 |
|
|
$ |
408,254 |
|
|
$ |
2,526,097 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in Assets Under Management |
|
|
|
Year Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Money Market |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
and |
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in Thousands) |
|
Equity |
|
|
Fixed Income |
|
|
Total |
|
Beginning Balance |
|
$ |
4,808,038 |
|
|
$ |
590,146 |
|
|
$ |
5,398,184 |
|
Market appreciation/(depreciation) |
|
|
(2,344,130) |
|
|
|
4,594 |
|
|
|
(2,339,536) |
|
Dividends and distributions |
|
|
(169,954) |
|
|
|
(4,538) |
|
|
|
(174,492) |
|
Net shareholder purchases/(redemptions) |
|
|
(536,942) |
|
|
|
(150,260) |
|
|
|
(687,202) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ending Balance |
|
$ |
1,757,012 |
|
|
$ |
439,942 |
|
|
$ |
2,196,954 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average investment management fee |
|
|
0.82% |
|
|
|
0.14% |
|
|
|
0.69% |
|
Average net assets |
|
$ |
1,930,347 |
|
|
$ |
512,780 |
|
|
$ |
2,443,127 |
|
16
As shown above, both average and period-end assets under management increased in total
in fiscal 2011 compared to fiscal 2010 and in fiscal 2010 compared to fiscal 2009. The
increase in assets under management in fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010 was driven by market
appreciation in the equity funds, primarily in the natural resources category. Money
market and fixed income funds experienced a net decrease in both comparative periods as
shareholders sought alternatives to low yields.
Stock market performance was marked by wide swings in 2010 and into 2011 after the
financial markets somewhat rebounded in 2009 from the global financial crisis. Equities
linked to gold and broader natural resources, where most of the assets managed by the
Company are invested, were also volatile. The global financial crisis and subsequent
volatility in markets, combined with fund performance, were significant factors in the
shareholder activity shown in all periods.
The average annualized investment management fee rate (total mutual fund advisory fees,
excluding performance fees, as a percentage of average assets under management) was 87
basis points in fiscal 2011, compared to 83 basis points in fiscal 2010. The average
investment management fee for equity funds has remained relatively stable for fiscal
2011 and 2010 at 100 and 99 basis points, respectively. The increase in the average
equity management fee rate from 82 basis points in fiscal 2009 to 99 basis points in
fiscal 2010 was due to a modification of the agreement to waive fees and/or reduce
expenses of the funds. The agreement changed from a contractual to a voluntary agreement
effective October 1, 2009, and expense caps on the equity funds were increased. The
average investment management fee for the fixed income funds was nil or close to nil for
fiscal 2011 and 2010 and 14 basis points in fiscal 2009. This is due to voluntary fee
waivers on these funds as discussed in Note 4 to the financial statements, including a
voluntary agreement to support the yields for the money market funds.
Investment Activities
Management believes it can more effectively manage the Companys cash position by
maintaining certain types of investments utilized in cash management and continues to
believe that such activities are in the best interest of the Company.
The following summarizes the market value, cost and unrealized gain or loss on
investments as of June 30, 2011, and June 30, 2010.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized holding gains |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized Gain |
|
|
on available-for-sale |
|
Securities |
|
Market Value |
|
|
Cost |
|
|
(Loss) |
|
|
securities, net of tax |
|
Trading 1 |
|
$ |
5,703,916 |
|
|
$ |
5,963,272 |
|
|
$ |
(259,356 |
) |
|
|
N/A |
|
Available-for-sale 2 |
|
|
4,660,928 |
|
|
|
3,081,439 |
|
|
|
1,579,489 |
|
|
$ |
1,042,462 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total at June 30, 2011 |
|
$ |
10,364,844 |
|
|
$ |
9,044,711 |
|
|
$ |
1,320,133 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trading 1 |
|
$ |
5,072,724 |
|
|
$ |
5,963,272 |
|
|
$ |
(890,548 |
) |
|
|
N/A |
|
Available-for-sale 2 |
|
|
3,028,034 |
|
|
|
2,186,591 |
|
|
|
841,443 |
|
|
$ |
555,352 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total at June 30, 2010 |
|
$ |
8,100,758 |
|
|
$ |
8,149,863 |
|
|
$ |
(49,105 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
Unrealized and realized gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings in the statement of operations. |
|
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. |
As of June 30, 2011, and 2010, the Company held approximately $2.3 million and $1.8
million, respectively, in investments other than the clients the Company advises.
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
17
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.
Investment income (loss) from the Companys investments includes:
|
|
|
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. |
Investment income can be volatile and may vary 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 is concentrated in a small
number of issuers. For fiscal years 2011, 2010, and 2009, the Company had net recognized
gains (losses) on sales or other-than-temporary impairment of securities of $135,759,
$(60,182) and $(2,456,618), respectively. Due to market volatility, the Company expects
that gains or losses will continue to fluctuate in the future.
18
Consolidated Results of Operations
The following is a discussion of the consolidated results of operations of the
Company and a detailed discussion of the Companys revenues and expenses.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
% Change |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
% Change |
|
Net income (loss)
(in thousands) |
|
$ |
7,833 |
|
|
$ |
5,349 |
|
|
|
46.4% |
|
|
$ |
5,349 |
|
|
$ |
(2,238 |
) |
|
|
339.0% |
|
Net income (loss) per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
0.51 |
|
|
$ |
0.35 |
|
|
|
45.7% |
|
|
$ |
0.35 |
|
|
$ |
(0.15 |
) |
|
|
333.3% |
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
0.51 |
|
|
$ |
0.35 |
|
|
|
45.7% |
|
|
$ |
0.35 |
|
|
$ |
(0.15 |
) |
|
|
333.3% |
|
Weighted average shares
outstanding (in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
|
15,384 |
|
|
|
15,339 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,339 |
|
|
|
15,276 |
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
|
15,384 |
|
|
|
15,342 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,342 |
|
|
|
15,276 |
|
|
|
|
|
For the year ended June 30, 2009, no options were included in the computation of diluted
earnings per share because they would be antidilutive due to the net loss.
Year Ended June 30, 2011, Compared with Year Ended June 30, 2010
The Company posted net income of $7,832,647 ($0.51 per share) for the year ended
June 30, 2011, compared with net income of $5,349,285 ($0.35 per share) for the year
ended June 30, 2010. This increase in profitability is primarily attributable to the
following factors:
Revenues
Total consolidated revenues for the year ended June 30, 2011, increased $6,903,473, or
19.7%, compared with the year ended June 30, 2010. This increase was primarily
attributable to the following:
|
|
|
Mutual fund advisory fees increased by $5,408,091, or 25.6%, as a result of
higher assets under management. Of that increase, mutual fund management fees
contributed $3,196,017, primarily as a result of market appreciation in the
natural resource funds, while mutual fund performance fees contributed
$2,212,074. Mutual fund performance fees are paid when there is a performance
difference of 5 percent or more between a funds performance and that of its
designated benchmark index over the prior rolling 12 months. (See Note 4 for
additional information regarding performance fees.) |
|
|
|
|
Offshore fund advisory fees increased by $986,695, or 246.3%. Of that
increase, offshore fund management fees contributed $79,074 while offshore fund
performance fees contributed $907,621. (See Note 4 for additional information
regarding performance fees.) |
|
|
|
|
Distribution fees increased by $695,538, or 13.1%, in fiscal 2011 as a
result of higher average net assets upon which these fees are based. |
19
Expenses
Total consolidated expenses for the year ended June 30, 2011, increased by $3,382,211,
or 12.8%, compared with the prior year and was primarily attributable to the following:
|
|
|
General and administrative expenses increased $1,899,909, or 27.7%,
primarily due to sales-related conference and consulting fees and
implementation of new investment management and trading software. |
|
|
|
|
Platform fees increased by $720,876, or 12.9%, primarily due to increased
assets held through broker-dealer platforms. |
|
|
|
|
Advertising increased $624,250, or 48.3%, as a result of increased marketing
and sales activity. |
|
|
|
|
Employee compensation expense increased by $554,928, or 4.7%, primarily due
to higher performance-based bonuses. |
Year Ended June 30, 2010, Compared with Year Ended June 30, 2009
The Company posted net income of $5,349,285 ($0.35 per share) for the year ended
June 30, 2010, compared with a net loss of $2,237,579 ($0.15 loss per share) for the
year ended June 30, 2009. The increase in profitability in fiscal year 2010 primarily
resulted from an increase in investment income of $5.6 million resulting from a rebound
in the market value of trading securities as well as an increase in mutual fund advisory
fees of $4.4 million due to higher assets under management. Expenses declined by 0.9%
in fiscal 2010, including a $1.9 million decrease in subadvisory fees due to a change in
a subadvisory contract in fiscal 2009 and a decrease in general and administrative
expenses of $1.8 million due to prior year proxy-related costs. These expense decreases
were offset by an increase in employee compensation of $1.9 million due to higher
performance-based bonuses.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
% |
|
(Dollars in Thousands) |
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
Change |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
Change |
|
Investment advisory fees: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Natural resource funds |
|
$ |
20,341 |
|
|
$ |
15,264 |
|
|
|
33.3% |
|
|
$ |
15,264 |
|
|
$ |
8,990 |
|
|
|
69.8% |
|
International equity funds |
|
|
5,735 |
|
|
|
5,567 |
|
|
|
3.0% |
|
|
|
5,567 |
|
|
|
6,749 |
|
|
|
(17.5%) |
|
Domestic equity funds |
|
|
495 |
|
|
|
299 |
|
|
|
65.6% |
|
|
|
299 |
|
|
|
295 |
|
|
|
1.4% |
|
Fixed income funds |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
33 |
|
|
|
(100.0%) |
|
|
|
33 |
|
|
|
730 |
|
|
|
(95.5%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total mutual fund advisory fees |
|
|
26,571 |
|
|
|
21,163 |
|
|
|
25.6% |
|
|
|
21,163 |
|
|
|
16,764 |
|
|
|
26.2% |
|
Other advisory fees |
|
|
1,387 |
|
|
|
401 |
|
|
|
245.9% |
|
|
|
401 |
|
|
|
924 |
|
|
|
(56.6%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total investment advisory fees |
|
|
27,958 |
|
|
|
21,564 |
|
|
|
29.7% |
|
|
|
21,564 |
|
|
|
17,688 |
|
|
|
21.9% |
|
Transfer agent fees |
|
|
5,011 |
|
|
|
5,350 |
|
|
|
(6.3%) |
|
|
|
5,350 |
|
|
|
5,942 |
|
|
|
(10.0%) |
|
Distribution fees |
|
|
5,988 |
|
|
|
5,293 |
|
|
|
13.1% |
|
|
|
5,293 |
|
|
|
2,867 |
|
|
|
84.6% |
|
Administrative services fees |
|
|
1,922 |
|
|
|
1,797 |
|
|
|
7.0% |
|
|
|
1,797 |
|
|
|
1,215 |
|
|
|
47.9% |
|
Investment income (loss) |
|
|
1,009 |
|
|
|
979 |
|
|
|
3.1% |
|
|
|
979 |
|
|
|
(4,616 |
) |
|
|
121.2% |
|
Other revenues |
|
|
46 |
|
|
|
47 |
|
|
|
(2.1%) |
|
|
|
47 |
|
|
|
44 |
|
|
|
6.8% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
41,934 |
|
|
$ |
35,030 |
|
|
|
19.7% |
|
|
$ |
35,030 |
|
|
$ |
23,140 |
|
|
|
51.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment Advisory Fees. Investment advisory fees, the largest component of the
Companys revenues, are derived from two sources: SEC-registered mutual fund advisory
fees, which in fiscal 2011 accounted for 95% of the Companys total advisory fees, and
offshore investment advisory fees, which accounted for 5% of total advisory fees.
SEC-registered mutual fund investment advisory fees are calculated as a percentage of
average net assets, ranging from 0.375% to 1.375%, and are paid monthly. These advisory
fees increased by
20
approximately $5.4 million, or 25.6%, in fiscal 2011 over fiscal 2010
primarily as a result of increased assets under management in the natural resource funds
as well as lower equity fund expense reimbursements resulting from the implementation of
higher expense caps in October 2009.
Mutual fund investment advisory fees are also affected by changes in assets under
management, which include:
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market appreciation or depreciation; |
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the addition of new client accounts; |
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client contributions of additional assets to existing accounts; |
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withdrawals of assets from and termination of client accounts; |
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exchanges of assets between accounts or products with different fee
structures; and |
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the amount of fees voluntarily reimbursed. |
The nine equity USGIF funds include a base advisory fee that is adjusted upwards or
downwards by 0.25 percent if there is a performance difference of 5 percent or more
between a funds performance and that of its designated benchmark index over the prior
rolling 12 months. For the year ended June 30, 2011, the Company adjusted its base
advisory fees upwards by $2,380,608. For the year ended June 30, 2010 (the first fiscal
year in which these performance fees were recorded), the Company adjusted its base
advisory fees upwards by $168,534.
Transfer Agent Fees. United Shareholder Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Company, provides transfer agency and mailing services for Company clients. The Company
receives an annual fee per account as well as transaction- and activity-based fees as
compensation for services rendered as transfer agent and is reimbursed for out-of-pocket
expenses associated with processing shareholder information. In addition, the Company
collects custodial fees on IRAs and other types of retirement plans invested in USGIF.
Transfer agent fees are, therefore, significantly affected by the number of client
accounts. The Company also receives shareholder servicing fees based on the value of
funds held through broker-dealer platforms.
Transfer agent fees decreased by $339,029 and $592,129 in fiscal 2011 and 2010,
respectively, primarily as a result of a decline in the number of shareholder accounts
and number of transactions.
Distribution Fees. The funds pay USGB a distribution fee, at an annual rate of 0.25
percent of the average daily net assets of the Investor Class of each of the nine equity
USGIF funds.
Administrative Services Fees. The funds pay the Company compensation at an annual rate
of 0.08 percent of the average daily net assets of each Fund for administrative services
provided by the Company to the funds.
Investment Income. Investment income (loss) from the Companys investments includes:
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realized gains and losses on sales of securities; |
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unrealized gains and losses on trading securities; |
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realized foreign currency gains and losses; |
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other-than-temporary impairments on available-for-sale securities; and |
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dividend and interest income. |
This source of revenue is dependent on market fluctuations and does not remain at a
consistent level. Timing of transactions and the Companys ability to participate in
investment opportunities largely affect this source of revenue.
Investment income was essentially flat, increasing by $29,453 in fiscal 2011 compared to
fiscal 2010.
Investment income increased by $5,595,637 in fiscal 2010 compared to fiscal 2009,
primarily as a result of a rebound from the prior years declines in the market value of
trading securities as well as other-than-temporary impairments in the comparable period.
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Included in investment income were other-than-temporary impairments of $3,699 in fiscal
2011, $1,606 in fiscal 2010 and $2,456,618 in fiscal 2009.
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% |
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% |
(Dollars in Thousands) |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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|
Change |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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|
Change |
Employee
compensation and benefits |
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$ |
12,468 |
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$ |
11,913 |
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4.7 |
% |
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$ |
11,913 |
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|
$ |
10,017 |
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18.9 |
% |
General and administrative |
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8,749 |
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|
6,849 |
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|
27.7 |
% |
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6,849 |
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|
8,696 |
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|
(21.2 |
%) |
Platform fees |
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6,304 |
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|
5,583 |
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12.9 |
% |
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|
5,583 |
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4,946 |
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12.9 |
% |
Advertising |
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1,916 |
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|
1,292 |
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48.3 |
% |
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|
1,292 |
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|
407 |
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217.4 |
% |
Depreciation |
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292 |
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|
321 |
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|
(9.0 |
%) |
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321 |
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|
270 |
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18.9 |
% |
Subadvisory fees |
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175 |
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|
563 |
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(68.9 |
%) |
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|
563 |
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2,415 |
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(76.7 |
%) |
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Total |
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$ |
29,904 |
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$ |
26,521 |
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12.8 |
% |
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$ |
26,521 |
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$ |
26,751 |
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(0.9 |
%) |
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Employee Compensation and Benefits. Employee compensation and benefits increased by
$554,928, or 4.7%, in fiscal 2011, and $1,896,037, or 18.9%, in fiscal 2010 compared to
the prior year. The increases in both years were primarily due to higher
performance-based bonuses.
Subadvisory Fees. Through September 2010, subadvisory fees were calculated as a
percentage of average net assets of the two funds that are subadvised by a third-party
manager. From October 2010 to June 30, 2011, subadvisory fees were adjusted to a flat
fee per month. The decrease in subadvisory fees of $388,041, or 68.9%, in fiscal 2011
and $1,851,476, or 76.7%, in fiscal year 2010 is due to the restructured
responsibilities of the third-party manager, as well as a decline in assets under
management.
General and Administrative. The increase in general and administrative expense of
$1,899,909, or 27.7%, in fiscal 2011 was primarily attributable to sales-related
conferences and consulting fees and implementation of new investment management and
trading software. The decrease in general and administrative expenses in fiscal 2010 of
$1,846,310, or 21.2%, resulted primarily from proxy-related costs associated with the
merger of the USGIF and USGAF trusts in fiscal 2009.
Platform Fees. Broker-dealers typically charge an asset-based fee for assets held in
their platforms. Platform fees increased by $720,876, or 12.9%, in fiscal 2011, and by
$636,377, or 12.9%, in fiscal 2010 due to an increase in assets held through the
broker-dealer platforms. The incremental assets received through the broker-dealer
platforms are not as profitable as those received from direct shareholder accounts due
to margin compression resulting from paying platform fees on those assets.
Advertising. Advertising increased by $624,250, or 48.3%, in fiscal 2011 and by
$884,869, or 217.4%, in fiscal 2010 as a result of increased marketing and sales
activity.
Income Taxes
The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return.
Provisions for income taxes include deferred taxes for temporary differences in the
basis of assets and liabilities for financial and tax purposes, resulting from the use
of the liability method of accounting for income taxes.
A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of
the deferred tax amount will not be realized. Management included no valuation allowance
at June 30, 2011.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off balance sheet arrangements.
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A summary of contractual obligations of the Company as of June 30, 2011, is as
follows:
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Payments due by period |
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Less than |
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1-3 |
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4-5 |
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More than |
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Contractual Obligations |
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Total |
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1 year |
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years |
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years |
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5 years |
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Operating lease obligations |
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$ |
415,447 |
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$ |
198,282 |
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$ |
217,165 |
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$ |
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$ |
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|
Contractual obligations |
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1,535,386 |
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|
978,643 |
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|
|
556,743 |
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Total |
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$ |
1,950,833 |
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$ |
1,176,925 |
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|
$ |
773,908 |
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$ |
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$ |
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Operating leases consist of office and mailroom equipment leased from several vendors.
Contractual obligations include educational and charitable organization pledges,
commitments to fund a venture capital investment and agreements for services used in
daily operations.
The Board has authorized a monthly dividend of $0.02 per share through December 2011, at
which time the Board will consider continuation of the dividend. Payment of cash
dividends is within the discretion of the Companys Board of Directors and is dependent
on earnings, operations, capital requirements, general financial condition of the
Company and general business conditions. The total amount of cash dividends to be paid
to class A and class C shareholders from July 2011 to December 2011 will be
approximately $1,850,000.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At fiscal year end, the Company had net working capital (current assets minus
current liabilities) of approximately $32.4 million and a current ratio (current assets
divided by current liabilities) of 7.6 to 1. With approximately $27.2 million in cash
and cash equivalents and $10.4 million in marketable securities, the Company has
adequate liquidity to meet its current obligations. Total shareholders equity was
approximately $41.1 million, with cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities
comprising 81.7% of total assets.
The Company has no long-term debt; thus, the Companys only material commitment going
forward is for operating expenses. The Company also has access to a $1 million credit
facility, which can be utilized for working capital purposes. The Companys available
working capital and projected cash flow are expected to be sufficient to cover current
expenses.
The investment advisory and related contracts between the Company and USGIF will expire
on September 30, 2012. With respect to offshore advisory clients, the contracts between
the Company and the clients expire periodically and management anticipates that its
offshore clients will renew the contracts.
Management believes current cash reserves, available financing and projected 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 investment
opportunities whenever available.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are
based on the Companys financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. (GAAP). The preparation of these
financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect
the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and expenses. Management reviews these
estimates on an ongoing basis. Estimates are based on experience and on various other
assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual
results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. While
recent accounting policies are described in more detail in Note 2 to the consolidated
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financial statements, the Company believes the accounting policies that require
management to make assumptions and estimates involving significant judgment are those
relating to valuation of investments, income taxes and valuation of stock-based
compensation.
Investments. The Company accounts for its investments in securities in accordance with
ASC 320 Investments Debt and Equity Securities (formerly SFAS No. 115, Accounting for
Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities). The Company classifies its
investments in equity and debt securities based on intent. Management determines the
appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such
designation as of each reporting period date.
Securities that are purchased and held principally for the purpose of selling in the
near term are classified as trading securities and reported at fair value. Unrealized
gains and losses on these securities are included in earnings.
Investments in debt securities or mortgage-backed securities that are purchased with the
intent and ability to hold until maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and
measured at amortized cost. The Company currently has no investments in debt securities
or mortgage-backed securities.
Investments classified as neither trading securities nor held-to-maturity securities are
classified as available-for-sale securities and reported at fair value. Unrealized gains
and losses on these available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings, reported
net of tax as a separate component of shareholders equity and recorded in earnings when
realized.
The Company evaluates its investments for other-than-temporary declines in value on a
periodic basis. This may exist when the fair value of an investment security has been
below the current value for an extended period of time. When a security in the Companys
investment portfolio has an unrealized loss in fair value that is deemed to be other
than temporary, the Company reduces the book value of such security to its current fair
value, recognizing the credit related decline as a realized loss in the Consolidated
Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income and a revised GAAP cost basis for the
security is established. For available-for-sale securities with declines in value
deemed other than temporary, the unrealized loss recorded net of tax in accumulated
other comprehensive income is realized as a charge to net income.
The Company records security transactions on trade date. Realized gains or losses from
security transactions are calculated on the first-in/first-out cost basis, unless
otherwise identifiable, and are recorded in earnings on the date of sale.
Securities traded on a securities exchange are valued at the last sale price. Securities
for which over-the-counter market quotations are available, but for which there was no
trade on or near the balance sheet date, are valued at the mean price between the last
price bid and last price asked. Securities for which quotations are not readily
available are valued at managements estimate of fair value.
Income Taxes. The Companys annual effective income tax rate is based on the mix of
income and losses in its U.S. and non-U.S. entities which are part of the Companys
Consolidated Financial Statements, statutory tax rates and tax-planning opportunities
available to the Company in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. Significant
judgment is required in evaluating the Companys tax positions.
Tax law requires certain items to be included in the tax return at different times from
when these items are reflected in the Companys Consolidated Income Statement. As a
result, the effective tax rate reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements is
different from the tax rate reported on the Companys consolidated tax return. Some of
these differences are permanent, such as expenses that are not deductible in the tax
return, and some differences reverse over time, such as depreciation expense. These
timing differences create deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between the financial
reporting and the tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using enacted tax
rates expected to apply to taxable income in the
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years in which those temporary
differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets
and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that
includes the enactment dates. In addition, excess tax benefits associated with stock
option exercises also create a difference between the tax rate used in the consolidated
tax return and the effective tax rate in the Companys Consolidated Income Statement.
The Company assesses uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740 Income Taxes
(formerly FIN 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes). Judgment is used to
identify, recognize and measure the amounts to be recorded in the financial statements
related to tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. A liability is
recognized to represent the potential future obligation to the taxing authority for the
benefit taken in the tax return. These liabilities are adjusted, including any impact of
the related interest and penalties, in light of changing facts and circumstances such as
the progress of a tax audit. A number of years may elapse before a particular matter for
which a reserve has been established is audited and finally resolved. The number of
years with open tax audits varies depending on the tax jurisdiction.
Judgment is used in classifying unrecognized tax benefits as either current or
noncurrent liabilities in the Companys Consolidated Balance Sheets. Settlement of any
particular issue would usually require the use of cash. A liability associated with
unrecognized tax benefits will generally be classified as a noncurrent liability because
there will usually be a period of several years between the filing of the tax return and
the final resolution of an uncertain tax position with the taxing authority. Favorable
resolutions of tax matters for which reserves have been established are recognized as a
reduction to income tax expense when the amounts involved become known.
Assessing the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the
Companys Consolidated Financial Statements or tax returns requires judgment. Variations
in the actual outcome of these future tax consequences could materially impact the
Companys financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Stock-Based Compensation. Stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date
based on the fair value of the award, and the cost is recognized as expense ratably over
the awards vesting period. The Company measured the fair value of stock options granted
in fiscal 2010 on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model. No
options were granted in fiscal 2009 or fiscal 2011.
The Company believes that the estimates related to stock-based compensation expense are
critical accounting estimates because the assumptions used could significantly impact
the timing and amount of stock-based compensation expense recorded in the Companys
Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Item 7A. 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 certain investment advisory clients.
Written procedures are in place to manage compliance with the code of ethics and other
policies affecting the Companys investment practices.
The table below summarizes the Companys equity price risks as of June 30, 2011, and
shows the effects of a hypothetical 25% increase and a 25% decrease in market prices.
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Estimated Fair |
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Value After |
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|
Increase (Decrease) in |
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Fair Value at |
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Hypothetical |
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|
Hypothetical Price |
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Shareholders' Equity, |
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|
June 30, 2011 |
|
|
Percentage Change |
|
|
Change |
|
|
Net of Tax |
|
Trading securities 1 |
|
|
$5,703,916 |
|
|
25% increase |
|
|
$7,129,895 |
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|
|
$941,146 |
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|
|
|
25% decrease |
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|
$4,277,937 |
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|
($941,146 |
) |
Available-for-sale 2 |
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|
$4,660,928 |
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|
25% increase |
|
|
$5,826,160 |
|
|
|
$769,053 |
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|
25% decrease |
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|
$3,495,696 |
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($769,053 |
) |
1Unrealized and realized gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings in the statement of operations.
2Unrealized and realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and
recorded in other comprehensive income as a component of shareholders equity until realized.
The selected hypothetical changes do not reflect what could be considered best- or
worst-case scenarios. Results could be significantly different due to both the nature of
equity markets and the concentration of the Companys investment portfolio.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control Over
Financial Reporting
Board of Directors and Stockholders
U.S. Global Investors, Inc.
San Antonio, Texas
We have audited U.S. Global Investors, Inc.s (the Company) internal control over financial
reporting as of June 30, 2011, based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated
Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO
criteria). The Companys management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over
financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting, included in the accompanying Item 9A, Managements Report on Internal Control Over
Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Companys internal control
over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was
maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal
control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing
and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed
risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the
circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A companys internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable
assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A
companys internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1)
pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the
transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that
transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company
are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company;
and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized
acquisition, use, or disposition of the companys assets that could have a material effect on the
financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or
detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are
subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that
the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over
financial reporting as of June 30, 2011, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States), the consolidated balances sheets of U.S. Global Investors, Inc. as of June
30, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income
(loss), stockholders equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June
30, 2011 and our report dated September 6, 2011, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
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/s/ BDO USA, LLP
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BDO USA, LLP |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Consolidated
Financial Statements
Board of Directors and Stockholders
U.S. Global Investors, Inc.
San Antonio, Texas
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (the
Company) as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 and the related consolidated statements of operations and
comprehensive income (loss), shareholders equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended June 30, 2011. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our
audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe
that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of U.S. Global Investors, Inc. at June 30, 2011 and 2010,
and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended June 30, 2011, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States), U.S. Global Investors, Inc.s internal control over financial reporting as
of June 30, 2011, based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework issued
by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and our report dated
September 6, 2011, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
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/s/ BDO USA, LLP
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BDO USA, LLP |
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Dallas, Texas September 6, 2011 |
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U.S. GLOBAL INVESTORS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
Assets |
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
Current Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
27,207,896 |
|
|
$ |
23,837,479 |
|
Trading securities, at fair value |
|
|
5,703,916 |
|
|
|
5,072,724 |
|
Receivables |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mutual funds |
|
|
3,259,251 |
|
|
|
3,065,100 |
|
Offshore clients |
|
|
33,828 |
|
|
|
29,070 |
|
Income tax |
|
|
244,149 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Employees |
|
|
2,200 |
|
|
|
1,885 |
|
Other |
|
|
7,391 |
|
|
|
152,930 |
|
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
816,814 |
|
|
|
756,394 |
|
Deferred tax asset |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
200,129 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Current Assets |
|
|
37,275,445 |
|
|
|
33,115,711 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Property and Equipment |
|
|
3,547,303 |
|
|
|
3,906,712 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax
asset, long-term |
|
|
482,927 |
|
|
|
933,241 |
|
Investment
securities available-for-sale, at fair value |
|
|
4,660,928 |
|
|
|
3,028,034 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Other Assets |
|
|
5,143,855 |
|
|
|
3,961,275 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
|
$ |
45,966,603 |
|
|
$ |
40,983,698 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
$ |
55,181 |
|
|
$ |
174,690 |
|
Accrued compensation and related costs |
|
|
1,734,267 |
|
|
|
1,701,255 |
|
Deferred tax liability |
|
|
77,432 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Dividends payable |
|
|
924,672 |
|
|
|
921,514 |
|
Other accrued expenses |
|
|
2,117,604 |
|
|
|
1,994,367 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Current Liabilities |
|
|
4,909,156 |
|
|
|
4,791,826 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments and Contingencies |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock (class A) - $0.025 par value; nonvoting;
authorized, 28,000,000 shares; issued, 13,862,445
shares at June 30, 2011, and June 30, 2010 |
|
|
346,561 |
|
|
|
346,561 |
|
Common stock (class B) - $0.025 par value; nonvoting;
authorized, 4,500,000 shares; no shares issued |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Convertible
common stock (class C) - $0.025 par value;
voting; authorized, 3,500,000 shares; issued,
2,073,103 shares at June 30, 2011, and June 30, 2010 |
|
|
51,828 |
|
|
|
51,828 |
|
Additional
paid-in-capital |
|
|
15,267,231 |
|
|
|
15,136,537 |
|
Treasury stock, class A shares at cost; 526,583 and
573,764 shares at June 30, 2011, and June 30, 2010,
respectively |
|
|
(1,232,929 |
) |
|
|
(1,343,397 |
) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax |
|
|
1,042,462 |
|
|
|
555,352 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
25,582,294 |
|
|
|
21,444,991 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Shareholders Equity |
|
|
41,057,447 |
|
|
|
36,191,872 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
|
$ |
45,966,603 |
|
|
$ |
40,983,698 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
29
U.S. GLOBAL INVESTORS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Revenues |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mutual fund advisory fees |
|
$ |
26,571,094 |
|
|
$ |
21,163,003 |
|
|
$ |
16,764,376 |
|
Transfer agent fees |
|
|
5,010,913 |
|
|
|
5,349,942 |
|
|
|
5,942,071 |
|
Distribution fees |
|
|
5,988,167 |
|
|
|
5,292,629 |
|
|
|
2,867,040 |
|
Administrative services fees |
|
|
1,921,630 |
|
|
|
1,797,063 |
|
|
|
1,214,624 |
|
Other advisory fees |
|
|
1,387,358 |
|
|
|
400,663 |
|
|
|
924,363 |
|
Investment income (loss) |
|
|
1,008,568 |
|
|
|
979,115 |
|
|
|
(4,616,522 |
) |
Other |
|
|
45,896 |
|
|
|
47,738 |
|
|
|
44,317 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
41,933,626 |
|
|
|
35,030,153 |
|
|
|
23,140,269 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee compensation and benefits |
|
|
12,467,966 |
|
|
|
11,913,038 |
|
|
|
10,017,001 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
8,749,365 |
|
|
|
6,849,456 |
|
|
|
8,695,766 |
|
Platform fees |
|
|
6,303,503 |
|
|
|
5,582,627 |
|
|
|
4,946,250 |
|
Advertising |
|
|
1,916,074 |
|
|
|
1,291,824 |
|
|
|
406,955 |
|
Subadvisory fees |
|
|
174,994 |
|
|
|
563,035 |
|
|
|
2,414,511 |
|
Depreciation |
|
|
291,705 |
|
|
|
321,416 |
|
|
|
270,334 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,903,607 |
|
|
|
26,521,396 |
|
|
|
26,750,817 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes |
|
|
12,030,019 |
|
|
|
8,508,757 |
|
|
|
(3,610,548 |
) |
Provision for Federal Income Taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax expense (benefit) |
|
|
4,197,372 |
|
|
|
3,159,472 |
|
|
|
(1,372,969 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss) |
|
|
7,832,647 |
|
|
|
5,349,285 |
|
|
|
(2,237,579 |
) |
Other comprehensive income (loss),
net of tax: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized gains on
available-for-sale securities
arising during period |
|
|
552,605 |
|
|
|
203,018 |
|
|
|
677,731 |
|
Less: reclassification adjustment
for gains included in net income |
|
|
(65,495 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
|
$ |
8,319,757 |
|
|
$ |
5,552,303 |
|
|
$ |
(1,559,848 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic Net Income (Loss) per Share |
|
$ |
0.51 |
|
|
$ |
0.35 |
|
|
$ |
(0.15 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Share |
|
$ |
0.51 |
|
|
$ |
0.35 |
|
|
$ |
(0.15 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
|
|
15,384,435 |
|
|
|
15,339,038 |
|
|
|
15,275,962 |
|
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
|
|
15,384,435 |
|
|
|
15,341,820 |
|
|
|
15,275,962 |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
30
U.S. GLOBAL INVESTORS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common |
|
|
Common |
|
|
Additional |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock |
|
|
Stock |
|
|
Paid-in |
|
|
Treasury |
|
|
Comprehensive |
|
|
Retained |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(class A) |
|
|
(class C) |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
Stock |
|
|
Income (Loss) |
|
|
Earnings |
|
|
Total |
|
Balance at June 30, 2008
(13,817,269 shares of class A;
2,094,279 shares of class C) |
|
$ |
345,432 |
|
|
$ |
52,357 |
|
|
$ |
14,114,178 |
|
|
$ |
(1,562,419 |
) |
|
$ |
(325,397 |
) |
|
$ |
26,609,593 |
|
|
$ |
39,233,744 |
|
Purchases of stock under ESPP
of 27,900 shares of Common
Stock (class A) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
114,161 |
|
|
|
73,659 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
187,820 |
|
Conversion of 2,404 shares of
class C common stock for class
A common stock |
|
|
60 |
|
|
|
(60 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends paid |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(3,673,450 |
) |
|
|
(3,673,450 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock bonuses |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
74,260 |
|
|
|
39,636 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
113,896 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock based compensation expense |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
325,832 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
325,832 |
|
Unrealized gain on securities
available-for-sale (net of tax) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
677,731 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
677,731 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(2,237,579 |
) |
|
|
(2,237,579 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2009
(13,819,673 shares of class A;
2,091,875 shares of class C) |
|
|
345,492 |
|
|
|
52,297 |
|
|
|
14,628,431 |
|
|
|
(1,449,124 |
) |
|
|
352,334 |
|
|
|
20,698,564 |
|
|
|
34,627,994 |
|
Purchases of stock under ESPP
of 21,556 shares of Common
Stock (class A) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
154,926 |
|
|
|
50,470 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
205,396 |
|
Conversion of 18,772 shares of
class C common stock for class
A common stock |
|
|
469 |
|
|
|
(469 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Exercise of 24,000 options for
Common Stock (class A) |
|
|
600 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
116,149 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
116,749 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends declared |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(4,602,858 |
) |
|
|
(4,602,858 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock bonuses |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
183,640 |
|
|
|
55,257 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
238,897 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock-based compensation expense |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
53,391 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
53,391 |
|
Unrealized gain on securities
available-for-sale (net of tax) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
203,018 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
203,018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
5,349,285 |
|
|
|
5,349,285 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2010
(13,862,445 shares of class A;
2,073,103 shares of class C) |
|
|
346,561 |
|
|
|
51,828 |
|
|
|
15,136,537 |
|
|
|
(1,343,397 |
) |
|
|
555,352 |
|
|
|
21,444,991 |
|
|
|
36,191,872 |
|
Purchases of stock under ESPP
of 25,781 shares of Common
Stock (class A) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
129,311 |
|
|
|
60,363 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
189,674 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends declared |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(3,695,344 |
) |
|
|
(3,695,344 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock bonuses |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
119,379 |
|
|
|
50,105 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
169,484 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock based compensation expense |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(117,996 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(117,996 |
) |
Unrealized gain on securities
available for sale (net of tax) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
487,110 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
487,110 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
7,832,647 |
|
|
|
7,832,647 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2011
(13,862,445 shares of class A;
2,073,103 shares of class C) |
|
$ |
346,561 |
|
|
$ |
51,828 |
|
|
$ |
15,267,231 |
|
|
$ |
(1,232,929 |
) |
|
$ |
1,042,462 |
|
|
$ |
25,582,294 |
|
|
$ |
41,057,447 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
31
U.S. GLOBAL INVESTORS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Cash
Flows from Operating Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
7,832,647 |
|
|
$ |
5,349,285 |
|
|
$ |
(2,237,579 |
) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
|
|
291,705 |
|
|
|
321,416 |
|
|
|
270,334 |
|
Net recognized loss on disposal of fixed assets |
|
|
154,216 |
|
|
|
98,908 |
|
|
|
2,074 |
|
Net recognized (gain) loss on securities |
|
|
(135,759 |
) |
|
|
60,182 |
|
|
|
2,456,618 |
|
Provision for deferred taxes |
|
|
321,117 |
|
|
|
362,889 |
|
|
|
(2,057,356 |
) |
Stock bonuses |
|
|
169,484 |
|
|
|
238,897 |
|
|
|
113,896 |
|
Stock-based compensation expense |
|
|
37,825 |
|
|
|
53,391 |
|
|
|
325,832 |
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable |
|
|
(297,834 |
) |
|
|
594,927 |
|
|
|
4,970,483 |
|
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
(60,420 |
) |
|
|
(172,180 |
) |
|
|
44,576 |
|
Trading securities |
|
|
(631,192 |
) |
|
|
(619,825 |
) |
|
|
2,480,346 |
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
|
|
36,740 |
|
|
|
1,344,460 |
|
|
|
(3,328,293 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total adjustments |
|
|
(114,118 |
) |
|
|
2,283,065 |
|
|
|
5,278,510 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
|
7,718,529 |
|
|
|
7,632,350 |
|
|
|
3,040,931 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property and equipment |
|
|
(86,512 |
) |
|
|
(554,933 |
) |
|
|
(1,667,133 |
) |
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,017 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Purchase of
available-for-sale securities |
|
|
(1,056,384 |
) |
|
|
(230,493 |
) |
|
|
(2,719,649 |
) |
Proceeds on sale of available for sale securities |
|
|
201,772 |
|
|
|
22 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Return of capital on investment |
|
|
95,523 |
|
|
|
45,121 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(845,601 |
) |
|
|
(739,266 |
) |
|
|
(4,386,782 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise of stock options |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
116,749 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Issuance of common stock |
|
|
189,674 |
|
|
|
205,396 |
|
|
|
187,820 |
|
Dividends paid |
|
|
(3,692,185 |
) |
|
|
(3,681,344 |
) |
|
|
(3,673,450 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
|
(3,502,511 |
) |
|
|
(3,359,199 |
) |
|
|
(3,485,630 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
3,370,417 |
|
|
|
3,533,885 |
|
|
|
(4,831,481 |
) |
Beginning cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
23,837,479 |
|
|
|
20,303,594 |
|
|
|
25,135,075 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ending cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
27,207,896 |
|
|
$ |
23,837,479 |
|
|
$ |
20,303,594 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for income taxes |
|
$ |
4,360,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,365,000 |
|
|
$ |
2,655,000 |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
32
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1. Organization
U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (the Company or U.S. Global) serves as investment
adviser to U.S. Global Investors Funds (USGIF or the Funds), a Delaware statutory
trust that is a no-load, open-end investment company offering shares in numerous mutual
funds to the investing public. The Company also provides administrative services,
distribution and transfer agency functions to USGIF. For these services, the Company
receives fees from USGIF. The Company also provides advisory services to two offshore
clients.
U.S. Global formed the following companies to provide supplementary services to USGIF:
United Shareholder Services, Inc. (USSI) and U.S. Global Brokerage, Inc. (USGB).
The Company formed two subsidiaries utilized primarily for corporate investment
purposes: U.S. Global Investors (Guernsey) Limited (USGG), incorporated in Guernsey,
and U.S. Global Investors (Bermuda) Limited (USBERM), incorporated in Bermuda.
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries: USSI, USGG, USBERM and USGB.
All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation. Certain amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes.
Cash and Cash Equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments
with original maturities of three months or less.
Security Investments. The Company accounts for its investments in securities in
accordance with ASC 320 Investments Debt and Equity Securities (formerly Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in
Debt and Equity Securities). The Company classifies its investments in equity and debt
securities based on intent. Management determines the appropriate classification of
securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each reporting
period date.
Securities that are purchased and held principally for the purpose of selling in the
near term are classified as trading securities and reported at fair value. Unrealized
gains and losses on these securities are included in earnings.
Investments in debt securities that are purchased with the intent and ability to hold
until maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and measured at amortized cost. The
Company currently has no investments in debt securities.
Investments classified as neither trading securities nor held-to-maturity securities are
classified as available-for-sale securities and reported at fair value. Unrealized gains
and losses on these available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings, reported
net of tax as a separate component of shareholders equity, and recorded in earnings on
the date of sale.
The Company evaluates its investments for other-than-temporary decline in value on a
periodic basis. This may exist when the fair value of an investment security has been
below the current value for an extended period of time. When a security in the Companys
investment portfolio has an unrealized loss in fair value that is deemed to be other
than temporary, the Company reduces the book value of such security to its current fair
value, recognizing the credit related decline as a realized loss in the Consolidated
Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income and a revised GAAP cost basis for
the security is established. For available-for-sale securities with declines in value
deemed other than
33
temporary, the unrealized loss recorded net of tax in accumulated
other comprehensive income is realized as a charge to net income.
The Company records security transactions on trade date. Realized gains (losses) from
security transactions are calculated on the first-in/first-out cost basis, unless
otherwise identifiable, and are recorded in earnings on the date of sale.
Advisory Receivables. Advisory receivables consist primarily of monthly advisory,
transfer agent and other fees owed to the Company by USGIF as well as receivables
related to offshore investment advisory fees.
Property and Equipment. Fixed assets are recorded at cost. Depreciation for fixed assets
is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each asset
as follows: furniture and equipment are depreciated over 3 to 10 years, and the building
and related improvements are depreciated over 14 to 40 years.
Treasury Stock. Treasury stock purchases are accounted for under the cost method. The
subsequent issuances of these shares are accounted for based on their weighted-average
cost basis.
Stock-Based Compensation. The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in
accordance with ASC 718 Compensation Stock Compensation (formerly SFAS No. 123
(revised 2004), Share-Based Payment). 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.
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 liability method
requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance in cases where it
is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740 Income Taxes. In June
2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued a standard (formerly
Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes an interpretation
of FASB Statement No. 109) to reduce the diversity in practice associated with certain
aspects of measurement and accounting for income taxes and requires expanded disclosure
with respect to uncertainty in income taxes. The Company adopted this standard on July
1, 2007. The Companys policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to
uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. As of June 30, 2011, the Company did not
have any accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The tax years
from 2007 through 2010 remain open to examination by the tax jurisdictions to which the
Company is subject.
Revenue Recognition. The Company earns substantially all of its revenues from advisory,
administrative, distribution and transfer agency services. Mutual fund advisory,
administrative and distribution fees are calculated as a percentage of assets under
management and are recorded as revenue as services are performed. Offshore advisory
client contracts provide for monthly management fees, in addition to a quarterly
performance fees. Effective October 1, 2009, the advisory contract for the USGIF equity
funds provides for a performance fee on the base advisory fee that are calculated and
recorded monthly. Transfer agency fees are calculated using a charge based upon the
number of shareholder accounts serviced as well as transaction and activity-based fees.
Revenue shown on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income are
net of any fee waivers.
On November 6, 2008, effective immediately, the Company terminated its relationship with
Endeavour Financial Corp. (EFC), an offshore client, as the adviser to its equity
portfolio. As investment adviser, the Company was paid a monthly advisory fee based on
the net asset value of the portfolio and an annual performance fee, if any, based on a
percentage of consolidated net income from operations in excess of a predetermined
percentage return on equity.
34
EFC, an offshore client, had an annual performance fee. Under GAAP, there are two
methods by which annual incentive revenue may be recorded. Under Method 1, incentive
fees are recorded at the end of the contract year; under Method 2, the incentive fees
are recorded periodically and calculated as the amount that would be due under the
formula at any point in time as if the contract was terminated at that date. For the EFC
annual performance fee, management chose the more conservative method (Method 1), in
which performance fees were recorded annually based on the contract terms.
Dividends and Interest. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date, and interest
income is recorded on an accrual basis. Both dividends and interest income are included
in investment income.
Advertising Costs. The Company expenses advertising costs as they are incurred. Certain
sales materials, which are considered tangible assets, are capitalized and then expensed
during the period in which they are distributed. Net advertising expenditures were
$1,916,074, $1,291,824 and $406,955 during fiscal 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.
Foreign Currency Transactions. Transactions between the Company and foreign entities are
converted to U.S. dollars using the exchange rate on the date of the transactions.
Security investments valued in foreign currencies are translated to U.S. dollars using
the applicable exchange rate as of the reporting date. Realized foreign currency gains
and losses are immaterial and are therefore included as a component of investment
income.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments. The financial instruments of the Company are
reported on the consolidated balance sheet at market or fair values, or at carrying
amounts that approximate fair values because of the short maturity of the instruments.
Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.
Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Earnings Per Share. The Company computes and presents earnings per share in accordance
with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share (formerly SFAS No. 128, Earnings Per Share). Basic
earnings per share (EPS) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income
(loss) 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 Company has two classes of common stock with
outstanding shares. Both classes share equally in dividend and liquidation preferences.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company is subject to extensive and often complex, overlapping and frequently
changing governmental regulation and accounting oversight. Moreover, financial
reporting requirements, such as those listed below, and the processes, controls and
procedures that have been put in place to address them, are comprehensive and complex.
While management has focused considerable attention and resources on meeting these
reporting requirements, interpretations by regulatory or accounting agencies that differ
from those of the Company could negatively impact financial results.
In January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2010-06,
Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements. This ASU added new requirements for
disclosures into and out of Levels 1 and 2 fair-value measurements and information on
purchases, sales, issuances and
settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair-value measurements.
It also clarified existing fair value disclosures about the level of disaggregation,
inputs and valuation techniques. Except for the detailed Level 3 reconciliation
disclosures, the guidance in the ASU was effective for annual and interim reporting
periods in fiscal years
35
beginning after December 15, 2009. The new disclosures for Level
3 activity are effective for annual and interim reporting periods in fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2010. The adoption of ASU 2010-06 by the Company did not
have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements except for enhanced
disclosure in the notes to its consolidated financial statements.
In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820):
Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S.
GAAP and IFRSs. The ASU expands existing disclosure requirements and amends some fair
value measurement principles. The ASU is effective for interim periods beginning on or
after December 15, 2011, with early adoption prohibited and prospective application
required. Management is evaluating the ASU and its potential impact on the financial
statements.
In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income.
This standard eliminates the current option to report other comprehensive income and its
components in the statement of changes in equity. Under this guidance, an entity can
elect to present items of net income and other comprehensive income in one continuous
statement or in two separate, but consecutive, statements. This guidance is effective
for publicly traded companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011 and
interim and annual periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted, but full
retrospective application is required. As the Company reports comprehensive income
within its consolidated statement of operations, the adoption of this guidance will not
result in a change in the presentation of comprehensive income in the Companys
consolidated financial statements.
Note 3. Investments
As of June 30, 2011, the Company held investments with a fair value of $10,364,844
and a cost basis of $9,044,711.
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. Substantially all of the cash and cash equivalents
included in the balance sheet at June 30, 2011, and June 30, 2010, are invested in USGIF
money market funds.
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.
36
Investment Activity
The following table summarizes investment activity over the last three fiscal years:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year-Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Realized losses on sale of trading securities |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
(58,598 |
) |
|
$ |
- |
|
Trading securities, at cost |
|
|
5,963,272 |
|
|
|
5,963,272 |
|
|
|
6,276,578 |
|
Trading securities, at fair value 1 |
|
|
5,703,916 |
|
|
|
5,072,724 |
|
|
|
4,511,497 |
|
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on trading securities (included in earnings) |
|
|
631,192 |
|
|
|
874,533 |
|
|
|
(2,481,446 |
) |
Available-for-sale securities, at cost |
|
|
3,081,439 |
|
|
|
2,186,591 |
|
|
|
2,002,826 |
|
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value 1 |
|
|
4,660,928 |
|
|
|
3,028,034 |
|
|
|
2,536,665 |
|
Gross realized gains on sale of available-for-sale securities |
|
|
139,458 |
|
|
|
22 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Gross realized losses on sale of available-for-sale securities |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Gross unrealized gains recorded in shareholders equity |
|
|
1,596,949 |
|
|
|
860,621 |
|
|
|
598,458 |
|
Gross unrealized losses recorded in shareholders equity |
|
|
(17,460 |
) |
|
|
(19,178 |
) |
|
|
(64,619 |
) |
Losses on available-for-sale securities deemed to have other-than-temporary
declines in value |
|
|
(3,699 |
) |
|
|
(1,606 |
) |
|
|
(2,456,618 |
) |
|
|
|
1 |
|
These categories of securities are comprised primarily of equity investments, including those investments
discussed in Note 15 regarding related party transactions. |
The following summarizes investment income (loss) reflected in earnings for the
periods discussed:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year-Ended June 30, |
|
Investment Income (Loss) |
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Realized losses on sales of trading securities |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
(58,598 |
) |
|
$ |
- |
|
Realized gains on sales of available-for-sale securities |
|
|
139,458 |
|
|
|
22 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Unrealized gains (losses) on trading securities |
|
|
631,192 |
|
|
|
874,533 |
|
|
|
(2,481,446 |
) |
Realized foreign currency gains (losses) |
|
|
3,013 |
|
|
|
(561 |
) |
|
|
(47,593 |
) |
Other-than-temporary declines in available-for-sale securities |
|
|
(3,699 |
) |
|
|
(1,606 |
) |
|
|
(2,456,618 |
) |
Dividend and interest income |
|
|
238,604 |
|
|
|
165,325 |
|
|
|
369,135 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Investment Income (Loss) |
|
$ |
1,008,568 |
|
|
$ |
979,115 |
|
|
$ |
(4,616,522 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37
Unrealized Losses
The following tables summarize equity investments that are in an unrealized loss
position at each balance sheet date, categorized by how long they have been in a
continuous loss position. These investments do not include trading securities or those
available-for-sale securities with declines in value deemed other than temporary as
their unrealized losses are recognized in earnings.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2011 (in thousands) |
|
|
|
Less Than 12 Months |
|
|
12 Months or Greater |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized |
|
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
Losses |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
Losses |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
Losses |
|
Available-for-sale securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock |
|
$ |
31 |
|
|
$ |
(4 |
) |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
31 |
|
|
$ |
(4 |
) |
Venture capital investments |
|
|
112 |
|
|
|
(13 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
112 |
|
|
|
(13 |
) |
Mutual funds |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total available-for-sale securities |
|
$ |
143 |
|
|
$ |
(17 |
) |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
143 |
|
|
$ |
(17 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2010 (in thousands) |
|
|
|
Less Than 12 Months |
|
|
12 Months or Greater |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized |
|
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
Losses |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
Losses |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
Losses |
|
Available-for-sale securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock |
|
$ |
118 |
|
|
$ |
(10 |
) |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
118 |
|
|
$ |
(10 |
) |
Venture capital investments |
|
|
49 |
|
|
|
(8 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
49 |
|
|
|
(8 |
) |
Mutual funds |
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total available-for-sale securities |
|
$ |
186 |
|
|
$ |
(19 |
) |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
186 |
|
|
$ |
(19 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Many of the investments included above are early-stage or start-up businesses whose fair
values fluctuate.
Fair Value Hierarchy
Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures
(formerly SFAS 157), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an
asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market
participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes
inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value and requires companies to
disclose the fair value of their financial instruments according to a fair value
hierarchy (i.e., Levels 1, 2 and 3 inputs, as defined below). The fair value hierarchy
gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or
liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. Additionally, companies are
required to provide enhanced disclosures regarding instruments in the Level 3 category
(which have inputs to the valuation techniques that are
unobservable and require significant management judgment), including a reconciliation of
the beginning and ending values separately for each major category of assets or
liabilities.
Financial instruments measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed
in one of the following categories:
Level 1 Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets
or liabilities at the reporting date. Since valuations are based on quoted prices
that are readily and regularly available in an active market, value of these
products does not entail a significant degree of judgment.
38
Level 2 Valuations based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for
which all significant inputs are observable, directly or indirectly.
Level 3 Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the
fair value measurement.
The Companys assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value
measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the
financial instrument.
The following tables present fair value measurements, as of each balance sheet date, for
the three major categories of U.S. Globals investments measured at fair value on a
recurring basis:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair Value Measurement using (in thousands) |
|
|
|
June 30, 2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Significant Other |
|
|
Significant |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quoted Prices |
|
|
Inputs |
|
|
Unobservable Inputs |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
(Level 1) |
|
|
(Level 2) |
|
|
(Level 3) |
|
|
|
|
Trading securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock |
|
$ |
267 |
|
|
$ |
57 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
324 |
|
Mutual funds |
|
|
4,043 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
4,043 |
|
Offshore fund |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,337 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,337 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total trading securities |
|
|
4,310 |
|
|
|
1,394 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
5,704 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Available-for-sale securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock |
|
|
1,690 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,690 |
|
Venture capital investments |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
243 |
|
|
|
243 |
|
Mutual funds |
|
|
2,728 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
2,728 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total available-for-sale securities |
|
|
4,418 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
243 |
|
|
|
4,661 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Investments |
|
$ |
8,728 |
|
|
$ |
1,394 |
|
|
$ |
243 |
|
|
$ |
10,365 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair Value Measurement using (in thousands) |
|
|
|
June 30, 2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Significant Other |
|
|
Significant |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quoted Prices |
|
|
Inputs |
|
|
Unobservable Inputs |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
(Level 1) |
|
|
(Level 2) |
|
|
(Level 3) |
|
|
|
|
Trading securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock |
|
$ |
113 |
|
|
$ |
8 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
121 |
|
Mutual funds |
|
|
3,899 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
3,899 |
|
Offshore fund |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,053 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,053 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total trading securities |
|
|
4,012 |
|
|
|
1,061 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
5,073 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Available-for-sale securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock |
|
|
1,455 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,455 |
|
Venture capital investments |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
267 |
|
|
|
267 |
|
Mutual funds |
|
|
1,306 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,306 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total available-for-sale securities |
|
|
2,761 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
267 |
|
|
|
3,028 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Investments |
|
$ |
6,773 |
|
|
$ |
1,061 |
|
|
$ |
267 |
|
|
$ |
8,101 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Approximately 84 percent of the Companys financial assets measured at fair value are
derived from Level 1 inputs including SEC-registered mutual funds and equity securities
traded on an active market, 13 percent of the Companys financial assets measured at
fair value are derived from Level 2 inputs, including an investment in an offshore fund,
and the remaining three percent are Level 3 inputs.
39
In Level 2, the Company has an investment in an offshore fund with a fair value of
$1,336,588 that invests in companies in the energy and natural resource sectors. The
Company may redeem this investment on the first business day of each month after
providing a redemption notice at least forty-five days prior to the proposed redemption
date.
The Company has a venture capital investment with a fair value of $131,355 that
primarily invests in companies in the energy and precious metals sectors. The Company
may redeem this investment at the end of a calendar quarter after providing a written
redemption notice at least thirty days prior, and the redemption prices are subject to a
discount from the net value of the dealer bid prices or estimated liquidation value at
the time of redemption. It is estimated that the underlying assets would be liquidated
within the next three years. The Company also has a venture capital investment with a
fair value of approximately $111,528 that primarily invests in companies in the medical
and medical technology sectors. The Company may redeem this investment with general
partner approval. As of June 30, 2011, the Company has an unfunded commitment of
$125,000 related to this investment.
The following table presents additional information about investments measured at fair
value on a recurring basis and for which the Company has utilized unobservable inputs to
determine fair value:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in Level 3 Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis |
|
|
|
Venture Capital Investments |
|
|
|
Year Ended June 30, |
|
(Dollars in Thousands) |
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
Beginning Balance |
|
$ |
267 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Return of capital |
|
|
(95 |
) |
|
|
(3 |
) |
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Included in earnings (or changes in net assets) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Included in other comprehensive income |
|
|
71 |
|
|
|
(17 |
) |
Purchases, issuances, and settlements |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
63 |
|
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
224 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ending Balance |
|
$ |
243 |
|
|
$ |
267 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 4. Investment Management, Transfer Agent, and Other Fees
The Company serves as investment adviser to USGIF and receives a fee based on a
specified percentage of net assets under management. Two of the thirteen Funds within
USGIF, Eastern European Fund and Global Emerging Markets Fund, were subadvised by a
third-party manager with primary day-to-day management responsibilities, Charlemagne
Capital (IOM) Limited (Charlemagne), through November 6, 2008. Effective November 7,
2008, the Company assumed the day-to-day management of both Funds. The subadvisory
agreements with Charlemagne were amended, effective November 7, 2008, to reflect reduced
subadvisory fees in light of restructured responsibilities. On March 1, 2010, three
funds within USGIF (Global MegaTrends Fund, Global Resources Fund and World Precious
Minerals Fund) began offering institutional class shares.
USSI also serves as transfer agent to USGIF and receives fees based on the number
of shareholder accounts as well as transaction- and activity-based fees. Additionally,
the Company receives certain miscellaneous fees directly from USGIF shareholders. Fees
for providing investment management, administrative, distribution and transfer agent
services to USGIF continue to be the Companys primary revenue source.
Shareholders of USGIF and U.S. Global Accolade Funds (USGAF) approved several
proposals effective October 1, 2008, which included (i) a reorganization of the USGIF
and USGAF funds from two separate Massachusetts business trusts into a single Delaware
statutory trust under the name USGIF, (ii) a new advisory agreement for the Funds, (iii)
a new distribution plan for the nine equity USGIF funds under which USGB is paid a fee
at an annual rate of 0.25 percent of the average daily net
40
assets of each Fund and (iv)
administrative services that were part of the previous advisory agreement were removed
and became the subject of a separate agreement. With respect to four equity Funds, the
new advisory agreement increased the base advisory fee and changed the advisory fee
breakpoints. Under the new administrative services agreement, the Funds no longer
reimburse the Company for certain legal and administrative services, but instead pay the
Company compensation at an annual rate of 0.08 percent of the average daily net assets
of each Fund for administrative services provided by the Company to USGIF. The Company
incurred a total of $3.7 million in merger-related costs.
The new advisory agreement for the nine equity Funds provides for a base advisory fee
that, beginning in October 2009, is adjusted upwards or downwards by 0.25 percent if
there is a performance difference of 5 percent or more between a Funds performance and
that of its designated benchmark index over the prior rolling 12 months. For the year
ended June 30, 2010 (the first fiscal year in which these performance fees were
recorded), the Company realized an increase in its base advisory fees of $168,534. For
the year ended June 30, 2011, the Company realized an increase in its base advisory fees
of $2,380,608.
Prior to October 1, 2008, the Company voluntarily waived or reduced its fees and/or
agreed to pay expenses on seven of thirteen Funds. Effective October 1, 2008, the
Company contractually agreed to cap the expenses of all thirteen Funds through September
30, 2009. Thereafter, these caps will continue on a modified and voluntary basis at the
Companys discretion. The aggregate fees waived and expenses borne by the Company were
$3,131,906, $3,507,140 and $5,789,828 in 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.
The above waived fees includes amounts waived under an agreement whereby the Company has
voluntarily agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse U.S. Treasury Securities Cash Fund and
U.S. Government Securities Savings Fund to the extent necessary to maintain the
respective Funds yield at a certain level as determined by the Company (Minimum Yield).
Reflecting increased demand in the market for government securities, yields on such
products have decreased to record lows. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, fees
waived and/or expenses reimbursed as a result of this agreement were $871,577 and
$688,886 for the U.S. Treasury Securities Cash Fund and the U.S. Government Securities
Savings Fund, respectively. The Company may recapture any fees waived and/or expenses
reimbursed within three years after the end of the Funds fiscal year of such waiver
and/or reimbursement to the extent that such recapture would not cause the Funds yield
to fall below the Minimum Yield. Thus, $170,642 of these waivers are recoverable by the
Company through December 31, 2011, $1,047,980 through December 31, 2012, $1,562,956
through December 31, 2013 and $804,707 through December 31, 2014. Management believes
these waivers could increase in the future. Such increases in fee waivers could be
significant and will negatively impact the Companys revenues and net income. Management
cannot predict the impact of the waivers due to the number of variables and the range of
potential outcomes.
On November 6, 2008, effective immediately, the Company terminated its relationship with
Endeavour Financial Corp., an offshore client, as the subadviser to its equity
portfolio. As investment adviser, the Company was paid a monthly advisory fee based on
the net asset value of the portfolio and an annual performance fee, if any, based on a
percentage of consolidated net income from operations in excess of a predetermined
percentage return on equity. The Company recorded $661,262 in advisory fees related to
the EFC contract for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.
The Company continues to provide advisory services to two offshore clients and receives
a monthly advisory fee based on the net asset values of the clients and performance
fees, if any, based on the overall increase in net asset values. The contracts between
the Company and the offshore clients expire periodically, and management anticipates
that its offshore clients will renew the contracts.
The Company receives additional revenue from several sources including custodial fee
revenues, mailroom operations, as well as investment income.
41
Note 5. Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are composed of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
Building and land |
|
$ |
4,568,481 |
|
|
$ |
4,634,980 |
|
Furniture, equipment, and other |
|
|
1,773,947 |
|
|
|
1,959,122 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,342,428 |
|
|
|
6,594,102 |
|
Accumulated depreciation |
|
|
(2,795,125 |
) |
|
|
(2,687,390 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net property and equipment |
|
$ |
3,547,303 |
|
|
$ |
3,906,712 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation expense totaled $291,705, $321,416 and $270,334 in 2011, 2010, and 2009,
respectively.
Note 6. Other Accrued Expenses
Other accrued expenses consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
Vendors payable |
|
$ |
1,181,990 |
|
|
$ |
799,428 |
|
Platform fees |
|
|
545,679 |
|
|
|
498,369 |
|
Legal, professional and consulting fees |
|
|
303,067 |
|
|
|
288,997 |
|
Taxes payable |
|
|
78,850 |
|
|
|
367,141 |
|
Subadvisory fees |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
40,305 |
|
Other |
|
|
3,018 |
|
|
|
127 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other accrued expenses |
|
$ |
2,117,604 |
|
|
$ |
1,994,367 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 7. Borrowings
As of June 30, 2011, the Company has no long-term liabilities.
The Company has access to a $1 million credit facility with a one-year maturity for
working capital purposes. The credit agreement was renewed effective March 25, 2011, and
requires the Company to maintain certain quarterly financial covenants to access the
line of credit. The amended credit agreement will expire on May 31, 2012, and the
Company intends to renew annually. The Company has been in compliance with all financial
covenants during the fiscal year. As of June 30, 2011, the credit facility remains
unutilized by the Company.
Note 8. Lease Commitments
The Company has obligations under operating leases with initial non-cancelable
terms in excess of one year for computers and equipment. Lease expenses totaled
$610,256, $454,806 and $433,007 in fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Minimum non-cancelable lease payments required under operating leases for the years
subsequent to June 30, 2011, are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal Year |
|
Amount |
|
2012 |
|
$ |
198,282 |
|
2013 |
|
|
176,713 |
|
2014 |
|
|
40,452 |
|
2015 |
|
|
- |
|
2016 |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
415,447 |
|
|
|
|
|
42
Note 9. Benefit Plans
The Company offers a savings and investment plan qualified under Section 401(k) of
the Internal Revenue Code covering substantially all employees. In connection with this
401(k) plan, participants can voluntarily contribute a portion of their compensation, up
to certain limitations, to this plan, and the Company will match 100% of participants
contributions up to the first 3% of compensation, and 50% of the next 2% of
compensation. The Company has recorded expenses related to the 401(k) plan for
contributions of $228,612, $246,556 and $221,483 for fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009,
respectively.
The 401(k) plan allows for a discretionary profit sharing contribution by the Company,
as authorized by the Board of Directors. The Company made profit sharing contributions
of $300,000, $300,000 and $0 in fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
The Company offers employees, including its executive officers, an opportunity to
participate in savings programs using mutual funds managed by the Company, which a
majority of employees have accepted. Employees may contribute to an IRA, and the Company
matches these contributions on a limited basis. Similarly, certain employees may
contribute to the Tax Free Fund, and the Company will match these contributions on a
limited basis. A similar savings plan utilizing Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA)
accounts is offered to employees to save for their minor relatives. The Company match,
reflected in base salary expense, aggregated in all programs to $74,644, $73,312 and
$69,575 in fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
The Company has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, subject to a current registration
statement, whereby eligible employees can purchase treasury shares, at market price, and
the Company will match their contributions up to 3% of gross salary. During fiscal years
2011, 2010, and 2009, employees purchased 25,781, 21,556 and 27,900 shares of treasury
stock from the Company, respectively.
Additionally, the Company self-funds its employee health care plan. The Company has
obtained reinsurance with both a specific and an aggregate stop-loss in the event of
catastrophic claims. The Company has accrued an amount representing the Companys
estimate of claims incurred but not paid at June 30, 2011.
Note 10. Shareholders Equity
The monthly dividend of $0.02 is authorized through December 2011 and will be
considered for continuation at that time by the Board. Payment of cash dividends is
within the discretion of the Companys Board of Directors and is dependent on earnings,
operations, capital requirements, general financial condition of the Company and general
business conditions. On a per share basis, the holders of the class C common stock and
the nonvoting class A common stock participate equally in dividends as declared by the
Companys Board of Directors.
During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009, the Company did not
purchase any of its class A common stock.
During
the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009, the Company
granted 35,300, 7,200
and 13,300 shares of class A common stock to certain employees at a weighted average
fair value on grant date of $8.12, $12.62 and $8.59.
The Company granted 3,300, 2,400 and 3,900 shares of class A common stock at a weighted
average fair value of $8.10, $11.00 and $8.65 to its non-employee Directors in fiscal
years 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.
Shareholders of class C shares are allowed to convert to class A. During fiscal year
2011, no shares were converted. During fiscal years 2010 and 2009, 18,772 and 2,404
shares, respectively, were converted from class C to class A.
43
In November 1989, the Board of Directors adopted the 1989 Non-Qualified Stock Option
Plan (1989 Plan), amended in December 1991, which provides for the granting of options
to purchase 1,600,000 shares of the Companys class A common stock to directors,
officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. Options issued under the
1989 Plan vest six months from the grant date or 20 percent on the first, second, third,
fourth and fifth anniversaries of the grant date. Options issued under the 1989 Plan
expire ten years after issuance. As of June 30, 2011, there were no options outstanding
under the 1989 Plan.
In April 1997, the Board of Directors adopted the 1997 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan
(1997 Plan), which provides for the granting of stock appreciation rights (SARs)
and/or options to purchase 400,000 shares of the Companys class A common stock to
directors, officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. Options issued
under the 1997 Plan expire ten years after issuance. No options were granted in fiscal
years 2009 or 2011. One option for 2,000 shares was granted in fiscal year 2010 with a
fair value, net of tax, of $11,537. The option will vest over two years, with 50
percent vesting on the first and second anniversary dates.
The estimated fair value of options granted is amortized to expense over the options
vesting period. The fair value of these options is estimated at the date of the grant
using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions for options
granted in fiscal 2010: expected volatility factor based on historical volatility of
81%, risk-free interest rate of 3.7% and an expected life of 10 years for all options
granted.
Stock option transactions under the various employee stock option plans for the past
three fiscal years are summarized below:
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|
Weighted |
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Average Remaining |
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Weighted Average |
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|
Contractual Life in |
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|
Aggregate Intrinsic |
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|
Shares |
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|
Exercise Price |
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|
Yrs |
|
|
Value (net of tax) |
|
Outstanding June 30, 2008 |
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|
77,300 |
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|
$ |
13.66 |
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
Granted |
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- |
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|
n/a |
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|
Exercised |
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|
- |
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|
n/a |
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|
|
Forfeited |
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|
- |
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|
|
n/a |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding June 30, 2009 |
|
|
77,300 |
|
|
$ |
13.66 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
$ |
12.31 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
24,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.75 |
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|
|
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|
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Forfeited |
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|
- |
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|
|
n/a |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding June 30, 2010 |
|
|
55,300 |
|
|
$ |
19.21 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
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|
- |
|
|
|
n/a |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
n/a |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited |
|
|
30,000 |
|
|
$ |
19.06 |
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|
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding June 30, 2011 |
|
|
25,300 |
|
|
$ |
19.40 |
|
|
|
6.38 |
|
|
$ |
207,625 |
|
As of June 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009, exercisable employee stock options totaled 20,180,
47,120 and 64,060 shares and had weighted average exercise prices of $19.78, $19.50 and
$12.49 per share, respectively.
44
Class A common stock options outstanding and exercisable under the employee stock option
plans at June 30, 2011, were as follows:
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|
Options Outstanding |
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|
Options Exercisable |
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|
|
Date of
Option
Grant |
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|
Number
Outstanding |
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|
Remaining Life in Years |
|
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price ($) |
|
|
Number
Exercisable |
|
|
Weighted
Average
Option Price
($) |
|
1997 Plan Class A |
|
|
06/20/07 |
|
|
|
3,000 |
|
|
|
5.97 |
|
|
$ |
24.74 |
|
|
|
3,000 |
|
|
$ |
24.74 |
|
|
|
|
10/03/07 |
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
|
6.26 |
|
|
$ |
19.36 |
|
|
|
16,000 |
|
|
$ |
19.36 |
|
|
|
|
11/27/07 |
|
|
|
300 |
|
|
|
6.41 |
|
|
$ |
15.59 |
|
|
|
180 |
|
|
$ |
15.59 |
|
|
|
|
10/07/09 |
|
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
|
8.27 |
|
|
$ |
12.31 |
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
$ |
12.31 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,300 |
|
|
|
6.38 |
|
|
$ |
19.40 |
|
|
|
20,180 |
|
|
$ |
19.78 |
|
|
|
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|
Note 11. 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. The long-term deferred tax asset is composed primarily
of unrealized losses and other than temporary impairments 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
June 30, 2011, 2010, or 2009.
The reconciliation of income tax computed at the U.S. federal statutory rates to income
tax expense is:
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|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
% of Pretax |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
% of Pretax |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
% of Pretax |
|
Tax expense (benefit)
at statutory rate |
|
$ |
4,090,206 |
|
|
|
34.0% |
|
|
$ |
2,892,977 |
|
|
|
34.0% |
|
|
$ |
(1,227,586 |
) |
|
|
34.0% |
|
Other |
|
|
107,166 |
|
|
|
0.9% |
|
|
|
266,495 |
|
|
|
3.1% |
|
|
|
(145,383 |
) |
|
|
4.0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total tax expense (benefit) |
|
$ |
4,197,372 |
|
|
|
34.9% |
|
|
$ |
3,159,472 |
|
|
|
37.1% |
|
|
$ |
(1,372,969 |
) |
|
|
38.0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Components of total tax expense (benefit) are as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Current tax expense |
|
$ |
3,876,255 |
|
|
$ |
2,796,583 |
|
|
$ |
684,387 |
|
Deferred tax expense (benefit) |
|
|
321,117 |
|
|
|
362,889 |
|
|
|
(2,057,356 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total tax expense (benefit) |
|
$ |
4,197,372 |
|
|
$ |
3,159,472 |
|
|
$ |
(1,372,969 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the
carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the
amounts used for income tax purposes. The Companys deferred assets and liabilities
using the effective statutory tax rate (34.0% for 2011 and 2010) are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
Book/tax differences in the balance sheet |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Available-for-sale securities |
|
$ |
336,968 |
|
|
$ |
621,688 |
|
Trading securities |
|
|
88,181 |
|
|
|
302,786 |
|
Stock-based compensation expense |
|
|
110,588 |
|
|
|
263,597 |
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
90,834 |
|
|
|
127,680 |
|
Capital loss carryover |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
36,288 |
|
Accumulated depreciation |
|
|
35,372 |
|
|
|
11,667 |
|
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
(256,448 |
) |
|
|
(230,336 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax asset |
|
$ |
405,495 |
|
|
$ |
1,133,370 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 12. Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation for basic and diluted earnings per
share (EPS):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Basic and diluted net income (loss) |
|
$ |
7,832,647 |
|
|
$ |
5,349,285 |
|
|
$ |
(2,237,579 |
) |
Weighted average number of outstanding shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
|
15,384,435 |
|
|
|
15,339,038 |
|
|
|
15,275,962 |
|
Effect of dilutive securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee stock options |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
2,782 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
|
15,384,435 |
|
|
|
15,341,820 |
|
|
|
15,275,962 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings (loss) per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
|
$0.51 |
|
|
|
$0.35 |
|
|
|
($0.15) |
|
Diluted |
|
|
$0.51 |
|
|
|
$0.35 |
|
|
|
($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 year ended June 30, 2011,
employee stock options for 25,300 shares were excluded from diluted EPS. For year ended
June 30, 2010, employee stock options for 45,300 shares were excluded from diluted EPS.
For the year ended June 30, 2009, no options were included in the computation of diluted
earnings per share because they would be antidilutive due to the net loss. The Company
did not repurchase any shares of its class A common stock from employees during fiscal
2011, 2010 or 2009. Repurchased shares are classified as treasury shares and are
deducted from outstanding shares in the earnings per share calculation.
46
Note 13. Comprehensive Income
The Company has disclosed the components of comprehensive income in the
consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Before-Tax
Amount |
|
|
Tax Effect |
|
|
Net-of-Tax
Amount |
|
June 30, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities |
|
$ |
1,026,865 |
|
|
$ |
(349,134) |
|
|
$ |
677,731 |
|
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income |
|
$ |
1,026,865 |
|
|
$ |
(349,134) |
|
|
$ |
677,731 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities |
|
$ |
307,603 |
|
|
$ |
(104,585) |
|
|
$ |
203,018 |
|
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income |
|
$ |
307,603 |
|
|
$ |
(104,585) |
|
|
$ |
203,018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities |
|
$ |
837,281 |
|
|
$ |
(284,676) |
|
|
$ |
552,605 |
|
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income |
|
|
(99,235) |
|
|
|
33,740 |
|
|
|
(65,495) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income |
|
$ |
738,046 |
|
|
$ |
(250,936) |
|
|
$ |
487,110 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
47
Note 14. 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:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment |
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Management Services |
|
|
Investments |
|
|
Consolidated |
|
Year ended June 30, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net revenues (expenses) |
|
$ |
28,089,495 |
|
|
$ |
(4,949,226 |
) |
|
$ |
23,140,269 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) before income taxes |
|
|
1,350,730 |
|
|
|
(4,961,278 |
) |
|
|
(3,610,548 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
|
|
270,334 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
270,334 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures |
|
|
1,667,133 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,667,133 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended June 30, 2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net revenues |
|
$ |
34,216,362 |
|
|
$ |
813,791 |
|
|
$ |
35,030,153 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income before income taxes |
|
|
7,711,472 |
|
|
|
797,285 |
|
|
|
8,508,757 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
|
|
321,416 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
321,416 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures |
|
|
554,933 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
554,933 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended June 30, 2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net revenues |
|
$ |
41,051,275 |
|
|
$ |
882,351 |
|
|
$ |
41,933,626 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income before income taxes |
|
|
11,157,470 |
|
|
|
872,549 |
|
|
|
12,030,019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
|
|
291,705 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
291,705 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures |
|
|
86,512 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
86,512 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross identifiable assets at June 30, 2011 |
|
|
35,099,769 |
|
|
|
10,383,907 |
|
|
|
45,483,676 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax asset |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
482,927 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated total assets at June 30, 2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
45,966,603 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 15. Related Party Transactions
At June 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively, the Company had $35.2 million,
$30.0 million and $25.8 million at fair value invested in USGIF and offshore clients the
Company advises, and these amounts were included in the balance sheet in cash and cash
equivalents and trading securities. The Company recorded $238,604, $102,132 and $309,562
in dividend income and $725,512, ($124,569) and ($805,929) in net unrealized gains
(losses) on its investments in the Funds and offshore clients for fiscal years 2011,
2010 and 2009, respectively. Receivables from mutual funds shown on the Consolidated
Balance Sheets represent amounts due the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries for
investment advisory fees, administrative fees, distribution fees, transfer agent fees
and out-of-pocket expenses, net of amounts payable to the mutual funds. Frank Holmes, a director
and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, is a trustee of USGIF.
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 $1,129,271, $262,789 and
$171,008 for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively. Frank Holmes,
a director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, is a director of Meridian Global
Gold and Resources Fund Ltd and Meridian Fund Managers Ltd., the manager of the Meridian
Global Gold and Resources Fund Ltd.
48
The Company provides 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 $258,087, $137,874 and $92,093
for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Mr. Holmes is a director
of Meridian Global Energy and Resources Fund Ltd. and Meridian Fund Managers Ltd., the
manager of the Meridian Global Energy and Resources Fund Ltd. In addition, the Company
has an investment in the Meridian Global Energy and Resources Fund Ltd. with a value of
approximately $1,336,588 at June 30, 2011.
On November 6, 2008, effective immediately, the Company terminated its relationship with
EFC as the subadviser to EFCs equity portfolio. The Company provided investment
advisory services to EFC. The Company was paid a monthly advisory fee based on the net
asset value of the portfolio and an annual performance fee, if any, based on a
percentage of consolidated net income from operations in excess of a predetermined
percentage return on equity. The Company recorded fees totaling $661,262 in fiscal 2009.
Since the contract was terminated prior to the end of fiscal year 2009, no performance
fees were recorded in fiscal year 2009 and no advisory or performance fees were recorded
in fiscal year 2010 or 2011. Mr. Holmes was the Chairman of the Board of Directors of
EFC from October 2005 until November 6, 2008. The Company has an investment in EFC at
June 30, 2011, with a value of approximately $752,656, recorded as an available-for-sale
security.
The Company owns a position in Charlemagne Capital Limited at June 30, 2011, valued at
approximately $931,455 and recorded as an available-for-sale security. Charlemagne
Capital (IOM) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Charlemagne Capital Limited,
specializes in emerging markets and is the non-discretionary subadviser to the Eastern
European Fund and Global Emerging Markets Fund, two funds in USGIF.
Note 16. 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 through consultation with legal counsel, and a loss contingency is recorded if
probable and reasonably estimable.
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.
The Board has authorized a monthly dividend of $0.02 per share through December 2011, at
which time it will be considered for continuation by the Board. Payment of cash
dividends is within the discretion of the Companys Board of Directors and is dependent
on earnings, operations, capital requirements, general financial condition of the
Company and general business conditions. The total amount of cash dividends to be paid
to class A and class C shareholders from July 2011 to December 2011 will be
approximately $1,850,000.
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Note 17. Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Note that some rows may not add to the correct annual total due to rounding.
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Fiscal 2011 |
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1st Quarter |
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2nd Quarter |
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3rd Quarter |
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4th Quarter |
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(in thousands except
per share figures) |
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Revenues |
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$ |
8,921 |
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$ |
11,911 |
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$ |
11,410 |
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$ |
9,692 |
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Expenses |
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6,962 |
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8,271 |
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7,361 |
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7,311 |
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Income before taxes |
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1,959 |
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3,640 |
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4,049 |
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2,381 |
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Net income |
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1,266 |
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2,330 |
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2,694 |
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1,543 |
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Comprehensive income |
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1,725 |
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2,395 |
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2,839 |
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1,361 |
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Earnings per share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
0.08 |
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$ |
0.15 |
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$ |
0.17 |
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$ |
0.11 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
0.08 |
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$ |
0.15 |
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$ |
0.17 |
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$ |
0.11 |
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Fiscal 2010 |
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1st Quarter |
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2nd Quarter |
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3rd Quarter |
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4th Quarter |
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(in thousands except
per share figures) |
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Revenues |
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$ |
8,029 |
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$ |
9,029 |
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$ |
9,361 |
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$ |
8,611 |
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Expenses |
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5,651 |
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6,720 |
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7,078 |
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7,072 |
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Income before taxes |
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2,378 |
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2,309 |
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2,283 |
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1,539 |
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Net income |
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|
1,397 |
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|
1,508 |
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|
1,474 |
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|
970 |
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Comprehensive income |
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1,591 |
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1,587 |
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1,629 |
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745 |
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Earnings per share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
0.09 |
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$ |
0.10 |
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$ |
0.10 |
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$ |
0.06 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
0.09 |
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$ |
0.10 |
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$ |
0.10 |
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$ |
0.06 |
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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
There were no changes in or disagreements with accountants on accounting and
financial disclosure during the two most recent fiscal years.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. An evaluation was conducted
under the supervision and with the participation of the Companys management, including
the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), of the
effectiveness of the design and operation of the Companys disclosure controls and
procedures as of June 30, 2011. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that
the Companys disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2011, to
ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that it files or submits
under the Exchange Act is: (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the
time periods specified in SEC rules and forms; and (2) accumulated and communicated to
management, including the principal executive and principal financial officers, as
appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Managements Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. The Companys
management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control
over financial reporting as defined by Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange
Act. The Companys internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide
reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles.
Because of inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not
prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to
future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of
changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures
may deteriorate.
The Companys management assessed the effectiveness of its internal control over
financial reporting as of June 30, 2011. In making this assessment, the Companys
management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of
the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Based on the
Companys assessment, management believes that, as of June 30, 2011, the Companys
management has maintained effective internal control over financial reporting.
The effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting as of June
30, 2011, has been audited by BDO USA, LLP, the independent registered public accounting
firm who also audited the Companys consolidated financial statements. Their report
appears on page 28.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There have not been any changes
in the Companys internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act
Rule 13a-15(f)) during the year ended June 30, 2011, that have materially affected or
are reasonably likely to materially affect the Companys internal control over financial
reporting.
Inherent Limitation of the Effectiveness of Internal Control . A control system, no
matter how well conceived, implemented and operated, can provide only reasonable, not
absolute, assurance that the objectives of the internal control system are met. Because
of such inherent limitations, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance
that all control issues, if any, within a company or any division of a company have been
detected.
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Item 9B. Other Information
In light of Frank Holmes ownership of 99.59% of the class C voting shares,
the Company is eligible to rely on the exemption from certain of the NASDAQ corporate
governance listing requirements relating to the independence of the Board of Directors
and certain committees that is afforded to controlled companies. Under NASDAQ rules, a
controlled company is a company of which more than 50% of the voting power for the
election of directors is held by an individual, a group or another company.
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Part III of Annual Report on Form 10-K
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
The directors and executive officers of the Company are as follows:
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Director of the Company and Chief Executive Officer of the Company
since October 1989,
and Chief Investment Officer since June 1999. Since October 1989, Mr. Holmes has served
and continues to serve in various positions with the Company, its subsidiaries, and the
investment companies it sponsors. Mr. Holmes has served as Trustee of U.S. Global Investors
Funds since August 1989 and Trustee of U.S. Global Accolade Funds from April 1993 to
October 2008. Mr. Holmes has also served as Director of Meridian Fund Managers Ltd. since
November 2003, Director of Meridian Global Gold & Resources Fund Ltd. since December
2003, Director of Meridian Global Energy & Resources Fund Ltd. since April 2006 and
Chairman of Endeavour Financial Corp. from October 2005 to November 2008. Mr. Holmes
has served as Director of 71316 Ontario, Inc. since April 1987 and Director, President, and
Secretary of F.E. Holmes Organization, Inc. from July 1978 to July 2009. |
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Chairman of the Board of Directors since February 2006 and Director
of the Company since
October 1989. Board member and Chairman of the Audit Committee of CKE Restaurants since
June 2006; Board member and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Stratus Media Group, Inc.
since April 2011. Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Music Imaging & Media, Inc. from
July 2002 to January 2010. |
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Director of the Company since December 1994 and Vice Chairman
of the Board of Directors
since May 1997. Owner of Sunshine Ventures, Inc., a company formed to hold investments,
since January 1994. Chairman of the Board of Our Lady of the Lake University since May
2010. |
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Director of the Company since June 1997. Chairman of the Board and
President of Global
Trends Investments since April 1996. Member of the Board of Trustees of Rydex/SGI since
January 1999. |
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President of the Company since February 1998, General Counsel since
March 1997. Since
September 1992, Ms. McGee has served and continues to serve in various positions with the
Company, its subsidiaries, and the investment companies it sponsors. |
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Chief Financial Officer of the Company since August 2004. Controller
of the Company from
April 2004 until August 2004. Since April 2004, Ms. Rademacher has served and continues to
serve in various positions with the Company, its subsidiaries, and the investment
companies it
sponsors. |
None of the directors or executive officers of the Company has a family
relationship with any of the other directors or executive officers.
The members of the Board of Directors are elected for one-year terms or until their
successors are elected and qualified. The Board of Directors appoints the executive
officers of the Company.
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Director Independence. The Companys Board of Directors is currently composed of four
members. The Board of Directors has determined that three of the four members meet the
definition of an independent director set forth in NASDAQ Rule 5605(a)(2), the exception
being Frank Holmes who is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of
the Company. In assessing the independence of directors, the Board of Directors
considered the business relationships between the Company and its directors or their
affiliated businesses, including businesses owned and operated by family members, other
than ordinary investment relationships. Furthermore, the Board has determined that none
of the members of the two standing committees of the Board of Directors in existence
during the 2011 fiscal year has any material relationship with the Company (either
directly or as a partner, stockholder or officer of an organization that has a
relationship with the Company) and that each such member is independent within the
meaning of the independence standards applicable to each such committee.
The Board of Directors held five meetings over the past fiscal year. All incumbent
directors attended 75% or more of the Board meetings and meetings of the committees on
which they served during the last fiscal year. Directors are encouraged to attend the
Annual Meeting of Shareholders. All directors attended the 2011 Annual Meeting. The
standing committees of the Board of Directors currently consist of the Audit Committee
and the Compensation Committee. The membership and responsibilities of those committees
are described below
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Audit Committee |
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Compensation Committee |
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Chairman
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Audit Committee. The Company has a separately designated Audit Committee, established in
accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act. The Audit Committee assists the
Board of Directors in monitoring the integrity of the financial statements of the
Company; the independent auditors qualifications and independence; the performance of
the Companys internal audit function and independent auditors; complaints relating to
the Companys accounting, internal accounting controls and audit matters; and the
Companys accounting and financial reporting processes and audits of the Companys
financial statements. The Board of Directors has determined that Director Roy Terracina
qualifies as an audit committee financial expert as defined in Item 401(e) of
Regulation S-K under the Exchange Act. Mr. Terracinas pertinent experience,
qualifications, attributes and skills include: a bachelors degree and a masters degree
in finance, financial experience as a treasurer of a publicly traded company, managerial
experience attained as the owner of a company responsible as a major supplier of baked
and packaged goods primarily through the Department of Defense, the knowledge and
experience he has attained from service on other boards and the knowledge and experience
he has attained from his service on U.S. Globals Board. The
Audit Committee met seven
times during the past fiscal year. All incumbent committee members attended 75% or more
of the committee meeting on which they served during the last fiscal year.
Report of the Audit Committee. Management is responsible for U.S. Globals internal
controls and financial reporting process. BDO USA, LLP, U.S. Globals independent
registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, is
responsible for performing an independent audit of U.S. Globals consolidated financial
statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (PCAOB), and an audit of the effectiveness of U.S. Globals internal control
over financial reporting in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB and to issue its
reports thereon. The Audit Committee monitors and oversees these processes. The Audit
Committee approves the selection and appointment of U.S. Globals independent registered
public accounting firm and recommends the ratification of such selection and appointment
to U.S. Globals Board of Directors.
The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed U.S. Globals audited financial
statements with management and BDO USA, LLP. The committee has discussed with BDO USA,
LLP the matters required to be discussed by the Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61
(Communication with Audit Committees), as amended, and as adopted by the PCAOB in Rule
3200T. The Audit Committee has received the written disclosures and the letter from BDO
USA, LLP required by applicable
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requirements of the PCAOB regarding the independent
accountants communications with the committee concerning independence and has discussed
with BDO USA, LLP that firms independence.
Based on the foregoing review and discussions and such other matters the Audit Committee
considered relevant and appropriate, the committee recommended to the Board that the
audited financial statements of U.S. Global be included in its Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011.
Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee assists the Board of Directors in
carrying out its responsibilities with respect to employee qualified benefit plans and
employee programs, executive compensation programs, stock option plans and director
compensation programs. The Compensation Committee has broad responsibility for assuring
that the Companys executive officers, including the Companys Chief Executive Officer,
are effectively compensated in terms of salaries, supplemental compensation and benefits
that are internally equitable and externally competitive. Additional responsibilities
include the review and approval of corporate goals and objectives relevant to the Chief
Executive Officer. The Compensation Committee reviews all components of compensation,
including salaries, cash incentive plans, long-term incentive plans and various employee
benefit matters. The Compensation Committee met three times during the past fiscal year.
All incumbent committee members attended 75% or more of the committee meeting on which
they served during the last fiscal year.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation. During fiscal year 2011,
the Compensation Committee consisted of Roy D. Terracina, Thomas F. Lydon, Jr. and
Jerold H. Rubinstein. All members of the Compensation Committee were independent
directors, and no member was an employee or former employee. During fiscal year 2011,
none of the Companys executive officers served on the compensation committee (or its
equivalent) or board of directors of another entity whose executive officer served on
the Companys Compensation Committee.
Nomination of Directors. Although the Company does not have a standing nominating
committee, the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines effectively provide guidance on
selection and nomination process whenever a vacancy occurs on the Board of Directors.
Due to the longevity of service of the current Board of Directors, those Directors have
not participated in consideration of director nominees.
The Company believes, generally, that its Board as a whole should encompass a range of
talent and expertise enabling it to provide sound guidance with respect to the Companys
operations and interests. Whenever a vacancy occurs on the Board of Directors, the
Board is responsible for identifying one or more candidates to fill that vacancy,
investigating each candidate and evaluating their suitability for service on the Board.
The following attributes or qualifications will be considered by the Board in evaluating
a persons candidacy:
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Management and leadership experience; |
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Skilled and diverse background; and |
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The Board is authorized to use any methods it deems appropriate for identifying
candidates for Board membership. In addition, candidates recommended by the Companys
stockholders, pursuant to a Director Recommendation Form, are considered in the same
manner as other candidates.
The Companys policy is to have at least a majority of directors qualify as
independent under the NASDAQ Listing Rules and the Companys Corporate Governance
Guidelines, which are available at the Companys website at www.usfunds.com.
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Code of Ethics for Principal Executive and Senior Financial Officers
The Company has adopted a Code of Ethics for Principal Executive and Senior
Financial Officers that applies to the Companys principal executive officer and
principal financial officer. This code charges these individuals with responsibilities
regarding honest and ethical conduct, the preparation and quality of the disclosures in
documents and reports the Company files with the SEC, and compliance with applicable
laws, rules and regulations.
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the 1934 Act
Section 16(a) of the 1934 Act requires directors and officers of the Company, and
persons who own more than 10% of the Companys class A common stock, to file with the
SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of the stock.
Directors, officers and more than 10% shareholders are required by SEC regulations to
furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.
Based solely on the Companys review of the copies of such reports received by the
Company and on written representations by the Companys officers and directors regarding
their compliance with the applicable reporting requirements under Section 16(a) of the
Exchange Act, the Company believes that, with respect to the fiscal year ended June 30,
2011, its officers and directors, and all of the persons known to it to own more than
10% of its common stock, filed all required reports on a timely basis.
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Item 11. Executive Compensation
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
The following section provides a discussion and analysis of the basis for the
compensation awarded to the CEO, the CFO and our other most highly compensated executive
officer of the Company (Named Executive Officers or NEOs), as well as our directors
in fiscal 2011. We provide investment advisory and other services to our clients. Our
long-term success depends on our ability to provide superior investment returns and
outstanding client service. As such, one of our greatest assets is the collective skill,
experience and efforts of our employees. To achieve success, we must be able to attract,
retain and motivate professionals within all levels of our Company who are committed to
our core values.
We place great significance on our values of performance, teamwork, initiative,
responsiveness, focused work ethic and intellectual curiosity. We believe that adherence
to these core values will contribute to the long-term success of the Company and our
shareholders.
We compete for talent with a large number of investment management and financial
services companies, many of which have significantly larger market capitalization than
we do. Our relatively small size within the industry, geographic location and lean
executive management team provide unique challenges.
Setting Executive Compensation
The Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors is responsible for reviewing
and approving corporate goals and objectives relevant to the CEO, Frank Holmes;
evaluating the CEOs performance in light of those goals and objectives; and determining
and approving the CEOs compensation level based on this evaluation. In addition, the
committee is responsible for reviewing and approving compensation recommended by Mr.
Holmes for our other executive officers. The Board appointed Messrs. Lydon, Terracina
and Rubinstein as members of the Compensation Committee. Mr. Lydon serves as the
chairman of the Compensation Committee. There are no Compensation Committee interlocks
to report. The Compensation Committee has a charter that is available for review on our
website at www.usfunds.com by clicking About Us, followed by Investor Relations,
then Policies and Procedures.
The individuals listed below are the CEO and CFO, plus our other most highly compensated
NEO in fiscal 2011.
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Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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President and General Counsel |
In establishing total annual compensation for Mr. Holmes, the Compensation Committee
considers a number of factors. For assistance in determining the appropriate factors to
consider, the Compensation Committee consulted in 2005 with Moss Adams LLP, an executive
compensation consulting firm. Importantly, the Compensation Committee considers the
various functions Mr. Holmes assumes, including the dual role of CEO and Chief
Investment Officer (CIO). In addition, the Compensation Committee considers various
measures of company performance, including profitability and total shareholder return.
The Compensation Committee also reviews Mr. Holmes performance in managing our
corporate investments, in overseeing the management of our client portfolios and the
results of our operational earnings.
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In addition to his base salary, Mr. Holmes receives a bonus based on operational
earnings, which are substantially derived from assets under management, based on a
percentage of operational earnings, and capped at a predetermined dollar amount, as
computed for financial reporting purposes in accordance with GAAP (before consideration
of this fee).
Mr. Holmes also receives a bonus when our investment team meets their goal of being in
the top half of their peer group. The bonus is based on fund performance bonuses paid to
the investment team and is in recognition of Mr. Holmes creation and oversight of the
investment processes and strategy.
In addition, Mr. Holmes receives a percentage of offshore fund management and
performance fees in recognition of attracting and managing offshore client accounts, and
a percentage of realized gains on investments, offset by realized losses and
other-than-temporary write-downs, in recognition of his expertise in managing the
investments of the company.
The committee has delegated to Mr. Holmes the responsibility for reviewing the
performance of, and recommending the compensation levels for, our other NEOs. The
committee does not use rigid formulas with respect to the compensation of NEOs. Mr.
Holmes makes a recommendation based on the achievement of qualitative goals that apply
to all employees, quantitative goals that apply to an executive officers specific job
responsibilities and other accomplishments, such as expansion in functional
responsibility. In forming his recommendations, Mr. Holmes also considers the
responsibilities and workload of the executive officer; the explicit and tacit knowledge
required to perform these responsibilities, including any professional designations; the
profitability of the company; and the cost of living in San Antonio, Texas.
Our executive compensation programs are designed to:
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align executive performance with our long-term interests and those of
our shareholders and |
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link executive pay with performance. |
Elements of Executive Compensation
The committee reviews and approves all components of executive officer
compensation. The principal elements of executive compensation, other than Mr. Holmes,
are:
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base salary, |
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performance-based cash and stock bonuses, |
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long-term incentive awards and |
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other compensation and benefits. |
Base salaries for NEOs are reviewed annually by the Compensation Committee. Generally,
the salaries of NEOs are occasionally adjusted to recognize expansion of an individuals
role, outstanding and sustained performance, or to bring the officers pay into
alignment with the market. We did not use any benchmarking studies in fiscal 2011 to
obtain market information. In addition, the Compensation Committee did not consider the
equity ownership of the Company by Mr. Holmes when setting his compensation. Nor did the
committee aim for a specific relationship between Mr. Holmes and the
other executive officers. Base salaries paid to NEOs during the fiscal year are shown in
the Summary Compensation Table.
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Performance-Based Cash Bonuses
Executive officers, except Mr. Holmes, participate in a team performance pay program
based on each employees annual salary to recognize monthly completion of departmental
goals. Additionally, key executive officers are compensated based on individual
performance pay arrangements. Discretionary cash bonuses are awarded from time to time
for such things as completion of critical projects or outstanding performance.
Mr. Holmes considers a matrix of factors in reviewing the performance of, and
compensation for, the CFO, Catherine Rademacher. Mr. Holmes considers such things as
responsibilities, productivity, results of the Companys actual versus targeted goals,
hours of work, profitability of the Company, timely and accurate financial regulatory
filings, unqualified S-Ox and audit results and the cost of living in San Antonio.
In reviewing the performance of and compensation for the President and General Counsel
Susan McGee, Mr. Holmes considers a matrix of factors including responsibilities,
productivity, hours of work, profitability of the Company, timely and accurate
regulatory filings, completion of regulatory examinations and the cost of living in San
Antonio. In addition to her base salary, Ms. McGee, is paid a monthly bonus based on new
assets flowing through institutional accounts in recognition of her leadership and
strategic guidance of the institutional sales department. Along with other senior
management in the marketing and sales departments, Ms. McGee receives a monthly bonus
for new accounts for her key role in supervisory responsibilities. Occasionally, Ms.
McGee receives discretionary bonuses for special projects such as completion of
regulatory exams or managing significant new business relationships.
Long-Term Incentive Awards
Long-term incentive awards include stock options and restricted shares. We have utilized
option grants to induce qualified individuals to join us, thereby providing the
individual with an opportunity to benefit if we have significant growth. Similarly,
options have been utilized to reward existing employees, including NEOs, for long and
faithful service and to encourage them to stay with us. The Compensation Committee
administers the stock option plans. Although the Company has no written policy for
allocating between cash and equity, or current and long-term compensation for the CEO
and other NEOs, the weighting has generally been in the range of less than 5 percent
long-term compensation in the form of options or stock awards, with the remaining
compensation in cash.
In November 1989 the Board of Directors adopted the 1989 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan
(1989 Plan) which provides for the granting of options to purchase shares of our class A
common stock to directors, officers and employees. On December 6, 1991, shareholders
approved and amended the 1989 Plan to provide provisions to cause the plan and future
grants under the plan to qualify under 1934 Act Rule 16b-3. The 1989 Plan is
administered by the Compensation Committee consisting of three outside members of the
Board of Directors. The maximum number of shares of class A common stock initially
approved for issuance under the 1989 Plan is 1,600,000 shares. During the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2011, there were no grants of stock options. As of June 30, 2011, under
this amended plan, 1,733,400 options had been granted, 883,000 options had been
exercised, 850,400 options had expired, no options remained outstanding and 717,000
options are available for grant.
In April 1997, the Board of Directors adopted the 1997 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan
(1997 Plan), which shareholders approved on April 25, 1997. It provides for the granting
of stock appreciation rights (SARs) and/or options to purchase shares of our class A
common stock to directors, officers and employees. The 1997 Plan expressly requires that
all grants under the plan qualify under 1934 Act Rule 16b-3. The 1997 Plan is
administered by the Compensation Committee consisting of three outside members of the
Board of Directors. The maximum number of shares of class A common stock initially
approved for issuance under the 1997 Plan is 400,000 shares. During the fiscal year
ended June 30,
2011, no options were granted. As of June 30, 2011, 576,300 options had been granted,
257,000 shares
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had been exercised, 294,000 options had expired, 25,300 options remained
outstanding and 117,700 options are available for grant.
2010 Stock Incentive Plan
In October 2010, at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the class C shareholders voted
to adopt the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan. The 2010 Stock Incentive Plan is intended to
promote the interests of the Company by providing eligible persons in the Companys
service with the opportunity to acquire a proprietary interest, or otherwise increase
their proprietary interest, in the Company to align such persons interests with those
of the Companys shareholders and as an incentive for them to remain in such service.
During fiscal 2011, stock bonuses totaling $45,380 were awarded to NEOs, some of which
were distributed in fiscal 2012.
By design the Companys compensation program for all employees, including executive
officers, does not incentivize excessive risk taking. The Companys base salary
component of compensation does not encourage risk-taking because it is a fixed amount.
Generally, incentive awards have the following risk-limiting characteristics:
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Awards are made based on a review of a variety of indicators
of performance, thus diversifying the risk associated with any single
indicator of performance; |
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For executive officers other than Mr. Holmes (who is a
significant U.S. Global shareholder), the majority of the award value is
delivered in the form of stock that vests over a multiple years, which
aligns the interests of executive officers to long-term shareholder
interests; and |
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All participants, including executive officers, in the
Employee Stock Purchase Plan are subject to stock ownership and holding
guidelines. |
Other Compensation and Benefits
Health, Welfare and Retirement Benefits
Health, welfare and retirement benefits are designed to provide a safety net of
protection for employees in the event of illness, disability or death, and to provide
employees an opportunity to accumulate retirement savings.
We offer a range of health and welfare benefits to substantially all employees,
including the NEOs. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug,
short-term disability, long-term disability, group life and accidental death insurance,
tuition reimbursement and a free health club membership.
We offer a 401(k) plan covering substantially all employees, including NEOs.
Participants may contribute, on a pretax basis, their base salary and cash incentive
compensation, up to a limit imposed by the Internal Revenue Code, which is $16,500 in
calendar year 2011. An additional catch-up pretax contribution of up to $5,500 is
allowed for employees over 50. We automatically match 100 percent of the first 3 percent
of participating employees contributions and 50 percent of the next 2 percent of
participating employees contributions. We contribute to participants accounts at the
same time that the employees pay deferral is made. Employees are immediately vested in
both their 401(k) salary deferral contribution and the matched contributions.
Participants in our 401(k) plan may allocate some or all of their contributions to a
separate designated Roth account, commonly known as a Roth 401(k).
The 401(k) plan allows for us to make a discretionary profit sharing contribution, as
authorized by the Board of Directors. Factors that are considered by the Board include
earnings, cash flows, capital
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requirements and the general financial condition of the Company. No specific
performance thresholds or goals are required by the Board to authorize a profit sharing
contribution. Profit sharing contributions of $300,000, $300,000 and $0 were made in
fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Savings Plans
We also have a program pursuant to which we offer employees an opportunity to
participate in savings programs using managed investment companies. Employee
contributions to an Individual Retirement Account are matched to a maximum of $100 per
month for certain management-level employees, including NEOs, and a maximum of $30 for
all other employees. Similarly, certain management-level employees, including NEOs, may
contribute to the Tax Free Fund and we will match these contributions up to a maximum of
$90 per month. A similar savings plan utilizing UGMA accounts is offered to all
employees to save for minor relatives and is matched at a maximum of $15 per month per
child.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
We also have a program whereby eligible employees can purchase treasury shares, at
market price, and we will automatically match their contribution up to 3% of gross
salary. During fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009, employees purchased 25,781, 21,556 and
27,900 shares of treasury stock from us, respectively. The purchase price used is the
closing stock price on the last business day of each month. We do not restrict the
ability of our employees or directors to hedge their position in our shares. In
addition, neither the Board nor NEOs are required to own or purchase a certain number of
shares.
The Summary Compensation Table includes the matched contributions to the plans described
above for each NEO.
Perquisites and Other Benefits
We provide certain perquisites that the committee believes are reasonable and consistent
with our overall compensation program to a limited number of officers. The perquisites
consist of such things as memberships for business entertainment purposes and policies
for long-term disability and life insurance. The Summary Compensation Table shows the
value of perquisites provided to NEOs in fiscal year 2011 in the All Other
Compensation column.
Employment Agreements, Termination and Change-in Control Arrangements
We do not have any employment agreements, termination agreements, or change-in control
agreements with any of our executive officers.
Compliance with Section 162(m)
Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code generally disallows a tax deduction to
public corporations for compensation greater than $1 million paid during any fiscal year
to our CEO and our four other most highly compensated executive officers. However, the
statute exempts qualifying performance-based compensation from the deduction limit if
certain requirements are met. The Compensation Committee plans to review this matter as
appropriate and take action as may be necessary to preserve the deductibility of
compensation payments to the extent reasonably practical and consistent with our
objectives.
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Compensation of Named Executive Officers
The following table sets forth for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, the
compensation reportable for the NEOs, as determined by SEC rules. Columns were omitted
if they were not applicable.
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Summary Compensation Table |
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Non-Equity |
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Incentive Plan |
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All Other |
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Name and Principal |
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Bonus |
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Awards |
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Compensation |
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Compensation |
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Total |
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Year |
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($) |
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($) |
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($) |
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($)
1 |
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($) |
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($) |
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Frank E. Holmes |
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2009 |
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421,799 |
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7,900 |
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208,229 |
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132,508 |
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770,436 |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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2010 |
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421,799 |
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9,600 |
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683,803 |
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136,715 |
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1,251,917 |
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Chief Investment Officer |
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2011 |
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421,799 |
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6,300 |
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880,591 |
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150,0122 |
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1,458,702 |
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Catherine A. Rademacher |
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2009 |
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96,002 |
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58,600 |
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12,390 |
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25,897 |
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192,889 |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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2010 |
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96,000 |
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89,740 |
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6,550 |
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28,922 |
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221,212 |
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2011 |
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98,006 |
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98,416 |
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28,780 |
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31,211
3 |
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256,413 |
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Susan B. McGee |
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2009 |
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256,895 |
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271,320 |
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12,390 |
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57,881 |
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122,930 |
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721,416 |
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President |
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2010 |
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256,895 |
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74,500 |
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6,550 |
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77,901 |
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136,814 |
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552,660 |
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General Counsel |
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2011 |
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256,895 |
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74,898 |
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16,600 |
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120,263 |
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131,311
4 |
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599,967 |
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1 |
Amounts consist of cash incentive compensation awards earned for
services. The amounts were paid pursuant to the senior executive bonus
programs. |
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Represents amounts paid by us on behalf of Mr. Holmes as follows: (i)
$55,973 in insurance, (ii) $33,148 in matched contributions, (iii) $20,000 in
trustee fees, (iv) $12,560 in profit sharing contributions, (v) $11,274 in
memberships, and (vi) $17,057 in miscellaneous items. |
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Represents amounts paid by us on behalf of Ms. Rademacher as
follows: (i) $10,427 in profit sharing contributions, (ii) $9,980 in
matched contributions, (iii) $6,395 in memberships, and (iv) $4,409 in
miscellaneous items. |
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Represents amounts paid us on behalf of Ms. McGee as follows: (i) $72,527
in insurance, (ii) $15,115 in matched contributions, (iii) $14,814 in
memberships, (iv) $12,560 in profit sharing contributions, and (iv) $16,295 in
miscellaneous items. |
The following table supplements the disclosure in the Summary Compensation Table
with respect to stock awards made to the named executive officer in the last fiscal
year. Columns were omitted if they were not applicable.
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Grants of Plan-Based Awards |
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All Other Stock |
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Grant Date Fair |
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Awards: Number of |
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Value of Stock and |
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Grant Date Fair |
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Option Awards (per |
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Value of Stock and |
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Grant Date |
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Units |
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share) |
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Option Awards |
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Frank E. Holmes |
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Catherine A. Rademacher |
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12/29/2010 |
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2,000 |
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$ |
8.12 |
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$ |
16,240 |
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7/15/2011 |
1 |
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1,500 |
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$ |
8.36 |
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$ |
12,540 |
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Susan B. McGee |
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12/29/2010 |
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500 |
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$ |
8.12 |
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4,060 |
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1 |
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1,500 |
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8.36 |
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12,540 |
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1 These shares were granted in fiscal 2012 for services rendered in fiscal 2011. |
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During fiscal year 2011, there were no exercises of stock options, vesting of
restricted stock or options outstanding for any of the named executive officers.
The Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End, Pension Benefits and Nonqualified
Deferred Compensation Tables were omitted because they were not applicable.
Compensation of Directors
The compensation of directors is subject to a minimum of $6,000 in any quarter paid
in arrears. We may grant non-employee directors options under our 1989 and 1997 Stock
Option Plans. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses incurred in
attending the meetings held by the Board of Directors. Mr. Rubinstein serves as the
chairman of the Board. Commencing in January 2007, the Company began granting shares of
class A common stock to its non-employee directors on a periodic basis. Effective March
2008, the frequency of shares granted changed from 100 shares per quarter to 100 shares
per month through February 2010, at which time stock grants were suspended. Beginning
in October 2010, the Company resumed granting each director 100 shares of stock per
month. Director compensation for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, is detailed in the
table below. Columns that were not applicable were omitted.
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Director Compensation |
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Fees Earned or Paid |
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in Cash1 |
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Stock Awards 2 |
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Total |
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Jerold H. Rubinstein |
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$ |
97,000 |
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$ |
8,906 |
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$ |
105,906 |
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Roy D. Terracina |
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$ |
37,000 |
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$ |
8,906 |
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$ |
45,906 |
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$ |
34,000 |
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$ |
8,906 |
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$ |
42,906 |
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1 |
Includes certain fees earned in fiscal 2011 but paid in fiscal 2012. The difference in fees earned was
primarily due to Mr. Rubinstein receiving an additional $5,000 per month for added responsibilities
as chairman. |
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2 |
Amounts shown represent expense recognized in the consolidated financial statements for stock awards
granted to non employee directors in fiscal 2011. |
Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation
The Compensation Committee is composed entirely of independent directors in
accordance with the listing standards of the NASDAQ Stock Market. The Compensation
Committee has reviewed and discussed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis required
by Item 402(b) of Regulation S-K with management. Based upon this review and discussion,
the committee has recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis
section be included in this annual report.
Respectfully,
Members
of the Compensation Committee
Thomas
F. Lydon, Jr., Chairman
Jerold H. Rubinstein
Roy D. Terracina
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Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related
Stockholder Matters
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
Class C Common Stock (Voting Stock)
On August 19, 2011, there were 2,073,103 shares of the Companys class C
common stock outstanding. The following table sets forth, as of such date,
information regarding the beneficial ownership of the Companys class C common
stock by each person known by the Company to own 5% or more of the
outstanding shares of class C common stock.
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Class C |
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Common |
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Shares |
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Beneficially |
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Percent of |
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Name and Address of Beneficial Owner |
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Owned |
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Class (%) |
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Frank Holmes |
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2,064,560 |
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99.59 |
% |
7900 Callaghan Road |
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San Antonio, TX 78229 |
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Class A Common Stock (Nonvoting Stock)
On August 19, 2011, there were 13,355,353 shares of the Companys class A
common stock issued and outstanding. The following table sets forth, as of such
date, information regarding the beneficial ownership of the Companys class A
common stock by each person known by the Company to own 5% or more of the
outstanding shares of class A common stock.
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Class A |
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Common |
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Shares |
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Beneficially |
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Percent of |
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Name and Address of Beneficial Owner |
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Owned |
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Class (%) |
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Royce & Associates, LLC New York, NY 1 |
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1,975,100 |
1 |
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14.25 |
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Financial & Investment Management Group Traverse City, MI 2 |
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1,144,702 |
2 |
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8.26 |
% |
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1 Information is from Schedule 13F for the period ending June 30, 2011, filed with the SEC
on August 9, 2011. |
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2 Information is from Schedule 13F for the period ending June 30, 2011, filed with the SEC
on July 29, 2011. |
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Security Ownership of Management
The following table sets forth, as of August 19, 2011, information
regarding the beneficial ownership of the Companys class A and class C common
stock by each director and named executive officer and by all directors and
executive officers as a group. Except as otherwise indicated in the notes below,
each person owns directly the number of shares indicated in the table and has
sole voting power and investment power with respect to all such shares.
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Common Stock |
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Common Stock |
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Number of |
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Number of |
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Shares |
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% |
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% |
Frank E. Holmes, CEO, Director |
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2,064,560 |
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99.59 |
% |
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280,713 |
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2.10 |
% |
Catherine A. Rademacher, CFO |
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- |
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- |
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20,179 |
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0.15 |
% |
Susan B. McGee, President, General Counsel |
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- |
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- |
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77,395 |
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0.58 |
% |
Jerold H. Rubinstein, Director |
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- |
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- |
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4,500 |
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0.03 |
% |
Roy D. Terracina, Director |
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- |
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- |
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38,500 |
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0.29 |
% |
Thomas F. Lydon, Jr., Director |
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- |
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- |
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4,500 |
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0.03 |
% |
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All
directors and executive officers as a group (six persons) |
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2,064,560 |
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99.59 |
% |
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425,787 |
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3.19 |
% |
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Equity Compensation Plan Information
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remaining available for |
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equity compensation |
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exercise price of |
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of outstanding options, |
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outstanding options, |
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warrants and rights |
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warrants and rights |
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column (a)) |
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(b) |
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Equity compensation plans approved by
security holders |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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security holders |
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1989 Stock Option Plan 1 |
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717,000 |
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1997 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan 2 |
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25,300 |
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$ |
19.40 |
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117,700 |
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan 3 |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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98,287 |
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Total |
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25,300 |
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932,987 |
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1 |
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Stock options under this plan may be granted to directors, officers, and
employees of the Company from authorized but unissued shares or treasury shares. |
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2 |
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Stock options under this plan may be granted to directors, executives, and
key salaried employees of the Company from authorized but unissued shares or
treasury shares. The term of the option periods must be less than ten years. |
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3 |
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The Company has adopted a stock purchase plan to provide eligible employees of the
Company an opportunity to purchase common stock of the Company. There are authorized shares of
treasury stock reserved for issuance under the plan for which a registration statement was
filed. The Company contributes on behalf of each participant an amount equal to lesser of (i)
the aggregate amount of the participants payroll deductions the purchase period, or (ii) 3%
of the participants base compensation during the purchase period. |
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
U.S. Global is invested in several of the mutual funds it manages. See Note
15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which incorporates the information
of the relationships and related transaction for this Item 13. Refer to Item 10
for information regarding director independence.
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Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
The following table represents fees for professional audit services for the
audit of the Companys annual financial statements for the fiscal years ended
June 30, 2011, and 2010, respectively, rendered by BDO USA, LLP.
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Fiscal year ended June 30, |
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2011 |
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|
2010 |
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Audit fees 1 |
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$ |
355,416 |
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$ |
354,009 |
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Audit-related
fees 2 |
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10,224 |
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10,300 |
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Tax fees 3 |
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27,735 |
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34,250 |
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Total fees |
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$ |
393,375 |
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$ |
398,559 |
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1 |
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Audit fees consist of fees for professional services
rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the Companys
annual financial statements and review of the financial statements
included in the Companys Form 10-Q and for services that are normally
provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory
filings or engagements. |
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2 |
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Audit-related fees consist primarily of fees for assurance
and related services by the accountant that are reasonably related
to the performance of the audit or review of the Companys
financial statements and fees related to the audit of the Employee
Stock Purchase Plan. |
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3 |
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Tax fees include the preparation of federal tax returns as well
as tax planning and consultation on new tax legislation, regulations,
rulings, and developments. |
Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies
The Audit Committee has established pre-approval policies pursuant to which
all audit and auditor- provided non-audit engagement fees and terms must be
approved. Pre-approval is generally provided and is detailed as to the
particular service or category of services. The Audit Committee is also
responsible for considering, to the extent applicable, whether the independent
auditors provision of other non-audit services to the Company is compatible
with maintaining the independence of the independent auditors.
All services provided by BDO USA, LLP in the fiscal years ended June 30, 2011,
and 2010 were pre-approved by the Audit Committee.
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Part IV of Annual Report on Form 10-K
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:
The Consolidated Financial Statements including:
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal
Control Over Financial Reporting |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Consolidated Financial
Statements |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 |
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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the
three years ended June 30, 2011 |
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity for the three years ended June 30,
2011 |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three years ended June 30, 2011 |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
2.
Financial Statement Schedules
None.
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3.1 |
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Fourth Restated and Amended Articles of Incorporation of Company,
incorporated by reference to the Companys Form 10-Q for the quarterly
report ended March 31, 2007 (EDGAR Accession Number
000095134-07-010817). |
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3.2 |
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Amended and Restated By-Laws of Company, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.02 of the Companys Form 8-K filed on November 8, 2006,
(EDGAR Accession Number 0000754811-06-000076). |
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10.1 |
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Advisory Agreement with U.S. Global Investors Funds, dated October 1,
2008, incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment 100 filed
October 1, 2008 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000950134-08-017422). |
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10.2 |
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Amended and Restated Transfer Agency Agreement, dated January 15, 2010,
by and between U.S. Global Investors Funds and United Shareholder
Services, Inc., incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment
105 filed February 26, 2010 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000950123-10-018191). |
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10.3 |
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Amended and Restated Administrative Services Agreement, dated January
15, 2010, by and between U.S. Global Investors Funds and U.S. Global
Investors, Inc., incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment
105 filed February 26, 2010 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000950123-10-018191). |
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10.4 |
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Amended and Restated Distribution Plan Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 Plan,
dated January 15, 2010, by and between U.S. Global Investors Funds and
U.S. Global Brokerage, Inc., incorporated by reference to
Post-Effective Amendment 105 filed February 26, 2010 (EDGAR Accession
No. 0000950123-10-018191). |
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10.5 |
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Amended and Restated Distribution Agreement dated March 4, 2010, by and
between U.S. Global Investors Funds and U.S. Global Brokerage, Inc.,
incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment 107 filed April
30, 2010 (EDGAR Accession No. 0001104659-10-024038). |
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10.6 |
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United Services Advisors, Inc. 1985 Incentive Stock Option Plan as
amended November 1989 and December 1991, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4(b) of the Companys Registration Statement No. 33-3012,
Post-Effective Amendment No. 2, filed on Form S-8 with the Commission
on April 23, 1997 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000754811-97-000004). |
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10.7 |
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United Services Advisors, Inc. 1989 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(a) of the Companys Registration
Statement No. 33-3012, Post-Effective Amendment No. 2, filed on Form
S-8 with the Commission on April 23, 1997 (EDGAR Accession No.
0000754811-97-000004). |
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10.8 |
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U.S. Global Investors, Inc. 1997 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 of the Companys Registration
Statement No. 333-25699 filed on Form S-8 with the Commission on April
23, 1997 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000754811-97-000003). |
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10.9 |
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Line of Credit Note dated June 3, 2005, between the Company and JP
Morgan Chase Bank N.A., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of
the Companys Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2006 (EDGAR
Accession No. 0000950134-06-017619). |
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10.10 |
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2010 Stock Incentive Plan, included herein. |
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10.11 |
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Reserved |
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10.12 |
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Amendment dated February 26, 2009 to Credit Agreement dated June 3,
2005, and Line of Credit Note dated February 26, 2009 by and between
the Company and JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A., incorporated by reference,
filed on September 10, 2009 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000950123-09-042459). |
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10.13 |
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Registration statement for the U.S. Global Investors, Inc. Employee
Stock Purchase Plan, as amended May 9, 2005, incorporated by reference,
filed July 8, 2008 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000950134-08-012469). |
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10.14 |
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Registration statement for the U.S. Global Investors, Inc. 401(k) Plan,
as amended January 1, 2007, incorporated by reference, filed July 8,
2008 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000950134-08-012468). |
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10.15 |
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Registration statement for the U.S. Global Investors, Inc. Employee
Stock Purchase Plan, as amended April 28, 2009, incorporated by
reference, filed April 30, 2009 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000950134-09-008950). |
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10.16 |
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Note Modification Agreement dated March 25, 2011 by and between the
Company and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., incorporated by reference, filed
May 6, 2011 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000950123-11-045814. |
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14.01 |
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Code of Ethics for Principal Executive and Senior Financial Officers,
adopted December 15, 2003, and amended February 23, 2009, incorporated
by reference, filed on September 10, 2009 (EDGAR Accession No.
0000950123-09-042459). |
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14.02 |
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Code of Ethics, adopted June 28, 1989, and amended December 12, 2008,
incorporated by reference, filed on September 10, 2009 (EDGAR Accession
No. 0000950123-09-042459). |
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List of Subsidiaries of the Company, included herein. |
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23.1 |
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BDO USA, LLP consent of independent registered public accounting firm
for Form 10-K for U.S. Global Investors, Inc., included herein. |
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Power of Attorney, incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form
10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 (EDGAR Accession No.
0000754811-01-500016). |
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31.1 |
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Rule 13a-14(a) Certifications (under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002), included herein. |
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32.1 |
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Section 1350 Certifications (under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002), included herein. |
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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U.S. Global Investors, Inc.
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By: |
/s/ Frank E. Holmes
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Frank E. Holmes |
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Date: September 6, 2011 |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has
been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature
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Capacity in which signed
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Date |
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Frank E. Holmes
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Chief Executive Officer
Chief Investment Officer
Director
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September 6, 2011 |
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* /s/ Thomas F. Lydon, Jr.
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Thomas F. Lydon, Jr.
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Director
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September 6, 2011 |
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* /s/ Jerold H. Rubinstein
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Jerold H. Rubinstein
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Chairman, Board of Directors
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September 6, 2011 |
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Roy D. Terracina
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Director
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September 6, 2011 |
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/s/ Catherine A. Rademacher
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Catherine A. Rademacher
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Chief Financial Officer
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September 6, 2011 |
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Susan B. McGee
Attorney-in-Fact under Power
of Attorney dated
September 26, 2001
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September 6, 2011 |
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