UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-QSB

 

x  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007

 

OR

 

o  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Commission file number 0-29478

 

PRECISION AUTO CARE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Virginia

54-1847851

(State or other jurisdiction of

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

Identification Number)

 

748 Miller Drive, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia 20175

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

703-777-9095

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,

if changed since last report)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

 

Yes x     No o

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date 28,993,752 shares of Common Stock as of October 22, 2007.

 

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format:             Yes o       No x

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).          Yes o       No x

 

 

 



 

INDEX

 

 

 

 

 

PAGE

 

 

 

 

 

PART I:

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2007 and June 30, 2007.

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

Controls and Procedures.

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

PART II.

 

OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

Other Information

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits or Reports on Form 8-K

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signatures.

 

16

 

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

         This report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 (the ‘‘Securities Act’’) and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. When used in this report, the words ‘‘anticipate,’’ ‘‘believe,’’ ‘‘estimate,’’ ‘‘expect,’’ ‘‘intend’’ and ‘‘plan’’ as they relate to Precision Auto Care, Inc. or its management are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. All statements regarding Precision Auto Care, Inc. or Precision Auto Care, Inc.’s expected future financial position, business strategy, cost savings and operating synergies, projected costs and plans, and objectives of management for future operations are forward-looking statements. Although Precision Auto Care, Inc. believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements herein include, among others, the factors set forth in the Company’s 10-KSB filing for the year ending June 30, 2007 under the caption ‘‘Business—Risk Factors,’’ general economic and business and market conditions, changes in federal and state laws, and increased competitive pressure in the automotive aftermarket services business.

 

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

PRECISION AUTO CARE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2007

 

2007

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

4,977,998

 

$

4,859,025

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $199,268 and $215,792, respectively

 

403,799

 

371,716

 

Notes receivable, net of allowance of $163,012 and $155,943, respectively

 

92,963

 

110,700

 

Deferred tax asset

 

793,098

 

810,821

 

Other assets

 

380,895

 

414,102

 

Total current assets

 

6,648,753

 

6,566,364

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

221,680

 

151,791

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

9,045,265

 

8,941,744

 

Notes receivable, net of allowance of $255,511 and $346,056, respectively

 

116,838

 

159,656

 

Deferred tax asset

 

4,765,596

 

4,873,376

 

Deposits and other

 

87,519

 

74,394

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

20,885,651

 

$

20,767,325

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Line-of-credit

 

$

 

$

 

Notes payable and capital lease obligation- current

 

26,485

 

8,989

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

149,740

 

257,330

 

Taxes payable

 

664,085

 

551,098

 

Accrued commission payable

 

214,007

 

216,061

 

Accrued salaries and related expenses

 

407,356

 

390,251

 

Due to related party

 

142,733

 

190,801

 

Deferred revenue

 

174,755

 

196,140

 

Total current liabilities

 

1,779,161

 

1,810,670

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable and capital lease obligation, net of current portion

 

75,476

 

26,357

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

1,854,637

 

1,837,027

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series A redeemable preferred stock, $.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 11,227 shares issued and outstanding

 

116,312

 

116,312

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $.01 par value; 39,000,000 shares authorized; 28,993,752 shares issued and outstanding

 

289,938

 

289,938

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

67,824,496

 

67,808,942

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(49,199,732

)

(49,284,894

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

18,914,702

 

18,813,986

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

20,885,651

 

$

20,767,325

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

 

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PRECISION AUTO CARE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

Franchise royalties

 

$

2,754,142

 

$

2,663,983

 

Franchise development

 

38,063

 

50,682

 

Company-operated retail stores

 

202,317

 

 

Other

 

86,713

 

76,885

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

 

3,081,235

 

2,791,550

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct cost:

 

 

 

 

 

Franchise support and other

 

1,804,549

 

1,798,942

 

Company-operated retail stores

 

236,197

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total direct costs

 

2,040,746

 

1,798,942

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative expense

 

745,724

 

749,554

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

17,548

 

10,185

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

277,217

 

232,869

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(1,176

)

(1,446

)

Interest income

 

51,845

 

53,023

 

Other income

 

614

 

585

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other income

 

51,283

 

52,162

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income tax expense

 

328,500

 

285,031

 

Provision for income taxes

 

136,853

 

115,700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

191,647

 

169,331

 

Preferred stock dividends

 

582

 

582

 

Net income applicable to common shareholders

 

$

191,065

 

$

168,749

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per common share- Basic

 

$

0.01

 

$

0.01

 

Net income per common share- Diluted

 

$

0.01

 

$

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding—Basic

 

28,993,752

 

28,993,752

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding—Diluted

 

29,044,002

 

29,241,627

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

 

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PRECISION AUTO CARE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income applicable to common shareholders

 

$

191,065

 

$

168,749

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

17,549

 

10,185

 

Deferred taxes

 

125,503

 

101,827

 

Stock based compensation (benefit) due to variable accounting

 

7,675

 

(18,772

)

Stock based compensation

 

7,879

 

20,285

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts and notes receivable

 

12,951

 

(29,067

)

Prepaid expenses, deposits and other

 

34,206

 

(61,437

)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

(84,873

)

44,752

 

Due to related party

 

(48,068

)

(10,426

)

Deferred revenue

 

(21,385

)

3,206

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

242,502

 

229,302

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property and equipment

 

(64,562

)

(3,763

)

Purchase of company-operated store

 

(50,000

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(114,562

)

(3,763

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Payment of preferred stock dividends

 

(582

)

(582

)

Payment of capital lease obligation and notes payable

 

(8,385

)

(1,865

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(8,967

)

(2,447

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

118,973

 

223,092

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 

4,859,025

 

4,441,850

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

4,977,998

 

$

4,664,942

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for the period for:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

$

1,176

 

$

1,446

 

Income taxes

 

$

10,535

 

$

11,885

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental schedule of non cash investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Company-operated store acquired under notes payable and release of notes receivable

 

$

90,521

 

$

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

 

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Precision Auto Care, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Note 1 - Interim Financial Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting primarily of recurring accruals considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for such interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results, which may be expected for a full fiscal year. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in Precision Auto Care Inc.’s (the “Company”) annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended June 30, 2007.

 

Unless the context requires otherwise, all references to the Company herein mean Precision Auto Care, Inc. and those entities owned or controlled by Precision Auto Care, Inc.  Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142, “Goodwill and Intangible Assets”, requires that goodwill no longer be amortized, but instead be tested for impairment at least annually.  The Company engaged a valuation specialist in fiscal year 2007 to assist management with its test for impairment. The fair value of franchising operations was estimated utilizing a discounted cash flow approach that estimates revenue, driven by assumed market growth rates and appropriate discount rates.  These estimates are consistent with the plans and estimates management uses to manage the underlying business.  The Company carried forward the valuation from fiscal year 2007 for the current year analysis since the fair value of the franchising operations exceeded its carrying value by a substantial margin and the fact that there have been no events and circumstances that have had a material impact on the franchising operations since the most recent fair value determination. Additionally, the Company reviewed the fair value of the company-owned store purchased in fiscal year 2007. Similar to the franchising operations, the fair value of the company-owned store was estimated utilizing a discounted cash flow approach that estimates revenue, driven by assumed market growth rates and appropriate discount rates. Impairment testing is performed in the first quarter of each fiscal year. Based upon the above analysis, management has concluded that the $8.9 million carrying value of goodwill was not impaired. There was additional goodwill of $104,000 associated with the purchase of an operating automotive service center during the first quarter of fiscal year 2008, which was not included in the annual impairment test. However, there were no substantial changes in the operations of the automotive service center that would indicate impairment (see Note 6).

 

Accounting for Stock Based Compensation

 

On July 1, 2006 the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004) “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123(R)), which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees, including grants of employee and director stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values. SFAS 123(R) supersedes the Company’s previous accounting under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No.25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB 25”) for the periods beginning fiscal 2007.

 

The Company adopted SFAS 123(R) using the modified prospective transition method, which required the application of the accounting standard as of July 1, 2006. The Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for three months September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, reflect the impact of SFAS 123(R). In accordance with the modified prospective transition method, the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for the prior periods have not been restated to reflect, and do not include the impact of SFAS 123(R). As a result of the adoption of SFAS 123(R), the Company recognized a pre-tax charge of approximately $8,000 and $20,000 (included in general and administrative expenses), $5,000 and $12,000 after-tax and no impact per share on a diluted basis in the quarters ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, associated with the expensing of stock options. Employee stock option compensation expense includes the estimated fair value of options granted, amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire portion of the award.

 

 

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SFAS 123(R) requires companies to estimate the fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the requisite service periods in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations. Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123(R), the Company accounted for the stock-based awards to employees and directors using the intrinsic value method. Additionally, certain outstanding stock options are subject to variable accounting. In the three months ended September 30, 2007, the Company recorded compensation expense of approximately $8,000 related to variable accounting for certain outstanding stock options as a result of an increase in the Company’s stock price over the related three month period. Conversely, in the three months ended September 30, 2006, the Company recorded a benefit of approximately $19,000 because the Company’s stock price declined over the last three months.

 

A summary of option activity under all plans as of September 30, 2007, and changes during the period then ended is presented below:

 

 

 

Shares
Under Option

 

Weighted-
Average Exercise
Price

 

Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual Term

 

June 30, 2007

 

1,601,700

 

0.89

 

4.54

 

Options granted

 

 

 

 

 

Options exercised

 

 

 

 

 

Options forfeited

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2007

 

1,601,700

 

0.89

 

3.78

 

 

No options were granted in the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The exercise price of options outstanding at September 30, 2007 ranged from $0.25 to $10.00 per share.

 

The intrinsic value of in the money options at September 30, 2007 and 2006 was approximately $20,000 and $102,000, respectively.

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested shares as of September 30, 2007 and changes during the period is presented below:

 

 

 

Shares
Under Option

 

Weighted-Average
Grant Date Fair
Value

 

Non-vested shares at June 30, 2007

 

125,000

 

.62

 

Granted

 

 

 

 

Vested

 

125,000

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

 

 

Non-vested shares at September 30, 2007

 

 

 

 

Note 3 - Earnings Per Share

 

The Company reports earnings per share (“EPS”) in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 128, “Earnings per Share” which specifies the methods of computation, presentation, and disclosure. SFAS No. 128 requires the presentation of basic EPS and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period plus the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents. The number of shares outstanding related to stock options and warrants at September 30, 2007 and 2006 was 1,945,320, respectively. Only stock options and warrants with exercise prices lower than the average market price of the common shares were included in the diluted EPS calculation. For the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, 1,715,320 and 432,950 shares attributable to outstanding stock options and warrants were not included in the computation of diluted income per share as they were anti-dilutive.

 

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

191,647

 

$

169,331

 

Preferred stock dividends

 

(582

)

(582

)

Net income applicable to common shareholders

 

$

191,065

 

$

168,749

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator for basic EPS weighted-average-shares

 

28,993,752

 

28,993,752

 

Common stock equivalents- stock options and warrants

 

50,250

 

247,875

 

Denominator for diluted EPS weighted-average-shares

 

29,044,002

 

29,241,627

 

Basic earnings per share applicable to common shareholders

 

$

0.01

 

$

0.01

 

Diluted earnings per share applicable to common shareholders

 

$

0.01

 

$

0.01

 

 

 

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Note 4 - Contingencies

 

The Company is subject to litigation that could have a material adverse impact on its liquidity (see Part II Item 1. Legal Proceedings).

 

Note 5 - Acquisition

 

On July 24, 2007, the Company purchased an existing Precision Tune Auto Care center in Beltsville, Maryland. This center will be operated as a company-owned store and operations of such have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the purchase date through September 30, 2007. The Company purchased the assets of this center for $141,000. The goodwill of $104,000 is deductible for tax purposes. The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired at the date of acquisition:

 

Current assets

 

$

6,000

 

Equipment

 

19,000

 

Intangible asset

 

12,000

 

Goodwill

 

104,000

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

 

$

141,000

 

 

 

Note 6 - Income Taxes

 

On July 1, 2007, we adopted the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”), which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a company’s financial statements in accordance with FAS 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”. The Interpretation provides a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Under FIN 48, we may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition of income tax assets and liabilities, classification of current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities, accounting for interest and penalties associated with tax positions, and income tax disclosures.

 

As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, the Company recognized a charge to our beginning accumulated deficit as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle of approximately $105,000 related to uncertain state tax positions. The Company conducts business in the U.S. and Canada and is subject to tax in those jurisdictions. As a result of its business activities, the Company files tax returns that are subject to examination by the respective federal, state, local and foreign tax authorities. For income tax returns filed by the Company, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or foreign income tax examination by tax authorities for years before June 30, 2004, although carryforward tax attributes that were generated prior to June 30, 2004 may still be adjusted upon examination by tax authorities if they either have been or will be utilized. The Company has not received any communications by taxing authorities that cause it to believe it is currently under examination by the tax authorities in any of the jurisdictions in which it operates. Adopting FIN 48 had the following impact on our financial statements: increased our income taxes payable and our retained deficit by $105,000. The Company recognized interest expense related to uncertain tax expenses as a component of the charge to the beginning accumulated deficit. Penalties, if incurred, were also recognized as a component of the charge to the beginning accumulated deficit. As of July 1, 2007, approximately $31,000 of interest and penalties were accrued related to uncertain state tax positions on our balance sheet.

 

 

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Note 7 - Recently Issued Accounting Standards

 

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”. SFAS No. 159 gives us the irrevocable option to carry many financial assets and liabilities at fair values, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. SFAS No. 159 is effective for us beginning July 1, 2008, although early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessing the potential impact that adoption of SFAS No. 159 will have on our financial statements.

 

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 does not require any new fair value measurements, but provides guidance on how to measure fair value by providing a fair value hierarchy used to classify the source of the information. This statement is effective for us beginning July 1, 2008. We currently are assessing the potential impact that adoption of SFAS No. 157 would have on our financial statements.

 

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION

 

Introduction

 

The following discussion and analysis or plan of operation of Precision Auto Care, Inc. (the “Company”) should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in “Item 1. - Financial Statements” of this quarterly report and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and the section titled “Item 6. - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 27, 2007.  Historical results and percentage relationships set forth herein are not necessarily indicative of future operations.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The following is a summary of the Company’s critical accounting policies.  These critical accounting policies require estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses reported in the consolidated financial statements.  Due to their nature, estimates involve judgments based on available information.  Actual results or amounts could differ from estimates and the difference could have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.  Therefore, understanding these policies is important in understanding the reported results of operations and the financial position of the Company.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company enters into domestic Area Development agreements and international Master License agreements which grant the area developer and master licensor, respectively, the right to sell, on the Company’s behalf, Precision Tune Auto Care franchises within a specific geographic region.  Revenue from the sale of Area Development agreements and international Master License agreements is recognized as all material services or conditions related to the agreements are satisfied.

 

Revenue from the sale of a franchise is recognized when all material services and conditions have been satisfied, generally at the opening of the franchised center.

 

The Company’s royalty revenue is recognized in the period earned and to the extent no known issues involving collection exist.  In the case when revenues are not likely to be collected, the Company establishes reserves for such amounts. Such reserves are based upon our historical collection experience with the various franchisees taking into consideration the financial stability of such franchisees.

 

Product services in the form of equipment and other marketing materials related sales are recognized upon delivery to the franchisees.

 

Retail revenues are realized from providing maintenance and repair services, as well as from the parts that are provided as part of that service to the general public, are recognized when the service is performed.

 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142, “Goodwill and Intangible Assets”, requires that goodwill no longer be amortized, but instead be tested for impairment at least annually.  The Company engaged a valuation specialist in fiscal year 2007 to assist management with its test for impairment. The fair value of franchising operations was estimated utilizing a discounted cash flow approach that estimates revenue, driven by assumed market growth rates and appropriate discount rates.  These estimates are consistent with the plans and estimates management uses to manage the underlying business.  The Company carried forward the valuation from fiscal year 2007 for the current year analysis since the fair value of the franchising operations exceeded its carrying value by a substantial margin and the fact that there have been no events and circumstances that have had a material impact on the franchising operations since the most recent fair value determination. Additionally, the Company reviewed the fair value of the company-owned

 

 

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store purchased in fiscal year 2007. Similar to the franchising operations, the fair value of the company-owned store was estimated utilizing a discounted cash flow approach that estimates revenue, driven by assumed market growth rates and appropriate discount rates. Impairment testing is performed in the first quarter of each fiscal year. Based upon the above analysis, management has concluded that the $8.9 million carrying value of goodwill was not impaired. There was additional goodwill of $104,000 associated with the purchase of an operating automotive service center during the first quarter of fiscal year 2008, which was not included in the annual impairment test. However, there were no substantial changes in the operations of the automotive service center that would indicate impairment (see Note 6 of the Consolidated Financial Statements).

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company recognizes deferred income tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns.  Deferred tax liabilities and assets reflect the effects of tax losses and the future income tax effects of temporary differences between the consolidated financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and are measured using enacted tax rates that apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  The Company recognizes deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that the asset will be realized in future years.

 

The Company regularly reviews the recoverability of its deferred tax assets and establishes a valuation allowance as deemed appropriate.  In assessing the need for a valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset, management considers factors such as future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, tax planning strategies and future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards. As of June 30, 2007, the Company decided to release its remaining $2.9 million valuation allowance as it has determined that it is more likely than not that the assets will be realized in future years.

 

While the Company anticipates recognizing a full provision in future periods, the Company expects to pay only alternative minimum tax and state taxes until such time that our net operating loss carryforwards are fully utilized.

 

 Recently Issued Accounting Standards

 

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”. SFAS No. 159 gives us the irrevocable option to carry many financial assets and liabilities at fair values, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. SFAS No. 159 is effective for us beginning July 1, 2008, although early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessing the potential impact that adoption of SFAS No. 159 will have on our financial statements.

 

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 does not require any new fair value measurements, but provides guidance on how to measure fair value by providing a fair value hierarchy used to classify the source of the information. This statement is effective for us beginning July 1, 2008. We currently are assessing the potential impact that adoption of SFAS No. 157 would have on our financial statements.

 

Overview

 

The Company is a franchisor of automotive service centers located in the United States and in certain foreign countries.  Through its franchised centers, services are provided to automobile owners and focus on those high-frequency items required on a periodic basis to maintain the vehicle properly.

 

The Company earned $0.01 per share in the quarter ended September 30, 2007, which was comparable to the quarter ended September 30, 2006.

 

 

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Results of Operations

 

Comparison of the three months ended September 30, 2007 to the three months ended September 30, 2006

 

Summary (in thousands)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2007

 

%

 

2006

 

%

 

Automotive care franchising revenue

 

$

2,792

 

91

 

$

2,715

 

97

 

Company-operated store retail revenue

 

202

 

6

 

 

 

Other

 

87

 

3

 

77

 

3

 

Total revenues

 

$

3,081

 

100

%

$

2,792

 

100

%

Automotive care franchising direct cost

 

1,726

 

56

 

1,728

 

62

 

Company-operated store cost

 

236

 

8

 

 

 

Other

 

79

 

2

 

71

 

2

 

Total direct cost

 

2,041

 

66

 

1,799

 

64

 

General and administrative

 

746

 

24

 

750

 

27

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

17

 

1

 

10

 

1

 

Operating income

 

277

 

9

 

233

 

8

 

Other

 

51

 

1

 

52

 

2

 

Earnings before taxes

 

328

 

10

 

285

 

10

 

Income taxes

 

136

 

4

 

116

 

4

 

Net income

 

192

 

6

 

169

 

6

 

Preferred stock dividends

 

1

 

 

1

 

 

Net income applicable to common shareholders

 

$

191

 

6

%

$

168

 

6

%

 

Revenue. Total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2007 was $3.1 million, an increase of approximately $289,000, or 10%, compared with total revenue of $2.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006.

 

Automotive care franchising revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2007 was $2.8 million, an increase of approximately $77,000, or 3%, compared with automotive care revenue of $2.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006. The increase in automotive care franchising revenue was due to a $130,000 increase in distribution and equipment sales offset by a $13,000 decrease in franchise development as well as a $40,000 decrease in domestic royalty revenue which was primarily due to the franchisees paying more timely, which enabled the franchisees to take advantage of the “partners in profit” program and pay a lower royalty percentage on their weekly sales.

 

Company-operated store retail revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2007 was $202,000. The Company purchased an operating automotive service center in October 2006; thus there was no comparable revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2006.

 

The Company recognized revenue from foreign franchisee operations of $110,000 and $79,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

 

Other revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2007 was $87,000, an increase of approximately $10,000, or 13%, compared to $77,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006. The increase in other revenue was primarily from support fees associated with the point of sale system.

 

Direct Cost. Total direct cost for the three months ended September 30, 2007 totaled $2.0 million, an increase of $242,000 or 13%, compared with $1.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006.

 

Automotive care franchising direct cost for the three months ended September 30, 2007 totaled $1.7 million, which was comparable to the three months ended September 30, 2006.

 

Company-operated store costs for the three months ended September 30, 2007 were $236,000. The Company purchased an operating automotive service center in October 2006; thus there was no comparable expense for the three months ended September 30, 2006.

 

Other direct cost for the three months ended September 30, 2007 totaled $79,000, an increase of $8,000 or 11%, compared with $71,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006. The increase is attributed to the support costs associated with the point of sale system.

 

General and Administrative Expense. General and administrative expense was $746,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007, which was comparable to the three months ended September 30, 2006.

 

Operating Income. The Company recorded operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2007 of approximately $277,000 compared with operating income of $233,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006.

 

Other Income. The Company recorded other income of $51,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007, which represents a decrease of approximately $1,000 or 2% compared with $52,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006.

 

Income Taxes. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2007 was approximately 41%, which was comparable to the three months ended September 30, 2006.

 

 

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Net Income Applicable to Common Shareholders and Earnings Per Share. The Company recorded Net Income Applicable to Common Shareholders of approximately $191,000, or $0.01 per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the Net Income Applicable to Common Shareholders of $168,000, or $0.01 per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2006.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Sources and Uses of Cash

 

Cash at September 30, 2007 was $5.0 million.  During the period, cash provided by operations was approximately $243,000.

 

Cash used in investing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2007 was approximately $115,000. Cash used in investing activities during the three months ended September 30, 2007 consisted of the purchase of property and equipment of $65,000 for use in the Company’s franchise operations and $50,000 for the purchase of a company-operated store.

 

Cash used in financing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2007 was $9,000. Cash used in financing activities during the period consisted primarily of the payments of dividends, notes payable and a capital lease obligation.

 

Management believes that the Company’s current cash balance, cash generated from operations, and the available $250,000 credit line will be sufficient to meet the Company’s working capital needs, capital expenditures, and contractual obligations for fiscal year 2008. At September 30, 2007, the entire line of credit was available.

 

Seasonality and Quarterly Fluctuations

 

Seasonal changes may impact various sectors of the Company’s business differently and, accordingly, the Company’s operations may be affected by seasonal trends in certain periods. In particular, severe weather in winter months can adversely affect the Company because such weather makes it difficult for consumers in affected parts of the country to travel to Precision Auto Care centers.

 

ITEM 3. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(c) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2007 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time to time, the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to litigation in the ordinary course of business, including contract, franchisee and employment-related litigation. In the course of enforcing its rights under existing and former franchisee agreements, the Company is subject to complaints and letters threatening litigation concerning the interpretation and applicability of these agreements, particularly in cases involving defaults and terminations of franchises.

 

The Company is involved in litigation. The details of the litigation are as follows:

 

Triton Commercial Building Contractors, Inc. v. Jeffrey Caldwell, RPM Solutions, Inc. and Precision Tune Auto Care, Inc., Common Pleas Court of Green County, OH (Civil Division), 2007CV0250, Filed: March 13, 2007.

 

This case stems from a dispute between an area developer of Precision Franchising LLC (PFL) and one of its vendors.  PFL does not believe it is a proper party to this suit.

 

The plaintiff, Triton Commercial Building Contractors, Inc. (Triton), is in the business of constructing buildings for commercial use.  Defendant Mr. Jeffrey Caldwell (Caldwell) is the President of RPM Solutions, Inc. (RPM).  RPM is a Precision Tune Auto Care (PTAC) area developer and franchisee that operates several PTAC franchises in Ohio.  Pursuant to executory contracts between RPM and PFL, RPM has a duty to defend and indemnify PFL and its affiliates, including Precision Tune Auto Care, Inc., from claims of the type made by Triton.

 

Triton alleges that in October 2005 Caldwell approached Triton and requested that Triton construct a building for a Precision Tune Auto Care franchise which Caldwell intended to rent from Triton.  After Triton allegedly incurred significant costs, Caldwell

 

 

 

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informed Triton that he had engaged another contractor to construct a building for the Precision Tune Auto Care franchise.  Triton filed a complaint in the Common Pleas Court of Green County, Ohio on March 13, 2007 requesting judgment against Caldwell and Precision Tune Auto Care, Inc.  The amount in controversy is $136,000, plus punitive damages, interest, costs, attorneys’ fees, and any other legal or equitable relief the Court deems proper.

 

PFL does not expect to incur any liability in this case due to Caldwell and RPM’s duty to indemnify PFL.  PFL sent a letter to Caldwell and RPM advising them of their duty to indemnify Precision Tune Auto Care, Inc.  Counsel has been retained by Caldwell to provide a defense to these claims.  An answer to the complaint was filed on April 10, 2007. Precision Tune Auto Care filed a motion for summary judgment without oral argument on May 23, 2007.  Currently, the judge has yet to make a decision regarding the motion for summary judgment, and there have been no further developments in the case.

 

Lumnivision, S.A. de C.V. v. Praxis Afinaciones, S.A. de C.V., Third Civil Court, First Judicial District, Monterrey, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, Filed: 2002.

 

Lumnivision filed suit against Praxis Afinaciones, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

 

The amount in controversy is 766,000 Mexican Pesos, plus interest at the rate of 5% per month, for services under a contract.

 

The Company does not expect to incur liability in this case.  Praxis Afinaciones denies the allegations.

 

United Bank, NA v. C. Eugene Deal, Miracle Partners, Inc., Star Auto Center, Inc., Common Pleas Court of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Case No. 01-CV0019, Filed: January 11, 2001.

 

Miracle Partners, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was party to a confessed judgment. Miracle Partners, Inc. is currently inactive and has no assets.

 

The amount in controversy is approximately $1.3 million, the amount of the confessed judgment.

 

The company’s management believes this judgment will have no material impact on the company’s consolidated results of operations.  Furthermore, the Company believes that it has a meritorious claim against Mr. Deal for misrepresentations made in connection with the Company’s acquisition of Miracle Partners, Inc. in 1997 for all amounts covered by the judgment.

 

The Company does not believe that any of the above proceedings will result in material judgments against the Company.  There can be no assurance, however, that these suits will ultimately be decided in its favor.  Any one of these suits may result in a material judgment against the Company, which could cause material adverse consequences to its operations.

 

 

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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

None.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 

None.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS OR REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

 

(a) Exhibits

 

                                           31.1*        Written statement of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

                                           31.2*        Written statement of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

                                           32.1*        Written statement of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

                                             *              Filed herewith

 

(b) Reports on Form 8-K

 

None.

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 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, on November 9, 2007.

 

 

Precision Auto Care, Inc.

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Robert R. Falconi

 

Robert R. Falconi

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

(Duly Authorized Officer)

 

 

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.

 

Signature

 

Title

 

Date

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Robert R. Falconi

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

November 9, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

Robert R. Falconi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Mark P. Francis

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

November 9, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

Mark P. Francis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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