FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2004
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File No. 1-14771
MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Massachusetts 04-2962824
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Incorporation or Organization)
10 M Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(781) 994-4800
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(b) of the Securities and 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. [X] Yes [ ] No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). [ ] Yes [X] No
As of July 30 2004, 13,183,916 shares of the registrant's common stock were
outstanding.
MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Part I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1 Financial Statements (unaudited):
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2003 and June 30, 2004 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
Three and six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2004 4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2004 5
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 7
Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 14
Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 22
Item 4 Controls and Procedures 22
Part II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1 Legal Proceedings 23
Item 2 Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities 26
Item 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 27
Signatures 29
MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
December 31, June 30,
2003 2004
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ASSETS
Net investment in leases and loans:
Receivables due in installments $ 175,788 $ 113,680
Estimated residual value 19,110 12,788
Initial direct costs 1,804 930
Less:
Advance lease payments and deposits (37) (30)
Unearned income (23,729) (12,279)
Allowance for credit losses (43,011) (31,255)
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Net investment in leases and loans 129,925 83,834
Investment in service contracts 8,844 6,679
Cash and cash equivalents 6,533 7,370
Restricted cash 2,376 1,278
Property and equipment, net 5,844 4,308
Other assets 2,892 2,983
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Total assets $ 156,414 $ 106,452
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Notes payable $ 58,843 $ 26,249
Subordinated notes payable 3,262 4,374
Capitalized lease obligations 209 121
Accounts payable 3,186 3,033
Other liabilities 4,104 2,914
Income taxes payable 7,789 7,818
Deferred income taxes payable 7,755 710
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Total liabilities 85,148 45,219
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Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized;
no shares issued at 12/31/03 and 6/30/04 -- --
Common stock, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized;
13,410,646 shares issued at 12/31/03 and 6/30/04, respectively 134 134
Additional paid-in capital 44,245 44,769
Retained earnings 29,402 18,836
Treasury stock, at cost (234,230 shares at 12/31/03 and
227,980 shares at 6/30/04) (2,515) (2,447)
Unearned compensation 0 (59)
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Total stockholders' equity 71,266 61,233
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 156,414 $ 106,452
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended For the six months ended
June 30, June 30,
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2003 2004 2003 2004
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Revenues:
Income on financing leases and loans $ 8,378 $ 3,235 $ 18,199 $ 7,402
Income on service contracts 2,334 1,563 4,586 3,294
Rental income 8,628 8,165 17,175 16,629
Loss and damage waiver fees 1,423 1,035 2,906 2,166
Service fees and other 3,201 1,784 6,669 4,299
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Total revenues 23,964 15,782 49,535 33,790
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Expenses:
Selling, general and administrative 8,709 6,845 17,841 14,124
Provision for credit losses 15,249 14,181 26,048 27,590
Depreciation and amortization 4,087 3,936 8,357 8,230
Interest 2,145 611 4,774 1,457
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Total expenses 30,190 25,573 57,020 51,401
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Net loss before benefit for income taxes (6,226) (9,791) (7,485) (17,611)
Benefit for income taxes (2,490) (3,917) (2,994) (7,045)
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Net Loss $ (3,736) $ (5,874) $ (4,491) $ (10,566)
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Net loss per common share - basic and diluted $ (0.29) $ (0.45) $ (0.35) $ (0.80)
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Weighted-average shares used to compute:
Basic and diluted net loss per share 12,917,752 13,182,666 12,917,752 13,181,107
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
For the six months ended
June 30,
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2003 2004
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash received from customers $ 75,156 $ 47,734
Cash paid to suppliers and employees (23,059) (15,122)
Cash (paid) received for income taxes 11,090 29
Interest paid (5,912) (1,608)
Interest received 74 7
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Net cash provided by operating activities 57,349 31,040
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Investment in lease contracts (1,699) (105)
Investment in inventory (78) (77)
Investment in direct costs (137) 0
Investment in fixed assets (142) (52)
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Net cash used in investing activities (2,056) (234)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of secured debt (58,745) (32,484)
Repayment of short term demand notes payable (30) 0
Proceeds from issuance of subordinated debt 0 1,500
Decrease in restricted cash 6,319 1,098
Repayment of capital leases (142) (83)
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Net cash used in financing activities (52,598) (29,969)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents: 2,695 837
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 5,494 6,533
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 8,189 $ 7,370
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
For the six months ended
June 30,
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2003 2004
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Reconciliation of net loss to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Net loss $(4,491) $(10,566)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization 8,357 8,230
Provision for credit losses 26,048 27,590
Amortization of unearned compensation 178 20
Recovery of equipment cost and residual value,
net of revenue recognized 39,802 14,065
Change in assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in current taxes payable 2,274 29
Increase (decrease) in current taxes receivable (8,652) 0
Decrease (increase) in deferred income taxes (2,994) (7,045)
Increase (decrease) in other assets (2,399) (91)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable (699) (154)
Decrease in other liabilities (75) (1,038)
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Net cash provided by operating activities $57,349 $ 31,040
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(A) Nature of Business:
MicroFinancial Incorporated (the "Company") which operates primarily
through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Leasecomm Corporation, is a specialized
commercial finance company that primarily leases and rents "microticket"
equipment and provides other financing services in amounts generally ranging
from $400 to $15,000 with an average amount financed of approximately $1,900 and
an average lease term of 44 months. The Company does not market its services
directly to lessees but sources leasing transactions through a network of
independent sales organizations and other dealer-based origination networks
nationwide. The Company has funded its operations primarily through borrowings
under its credit facilities, issuances of subordinated debt and on balance sheet
securitizations.
MicroFinancial incurred net losses of $22.1 million and $15.7 million for
the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2003, respectively. The net losses
incurred by the Company during the third and fourth quarters of 2002 caused the
Company to be in default under certain debt covenants in its credit facility and
securitization agreements. In addition, as of September 30, 2002, the Company's
credit facility failed to renew and consequently, the Company was forced to
suspend substantially all new origination activity as of October 11, 2002. On
April 14, 2003, the Company entered into a long-term agreement with its lenders.
This long-term agreement waives the defaults described above, and in
consideration for this waiver, requires the outstanding balance of the loan to
be repaid over a term of 22 months beginning in April 2003 at an interest rate
of prime plus 2.0%. The Company received a waiver, which was set to expire on
April 15, 2003, for the covenant violations in connection with the
securitization agreement. Subsequently, the Company received a permanent waiver
of the covenant defaults and the securitization agreement was amended so that,
going forward, the covenants are the same as those contained in the long-term
agreement entered into on April 14, 2003, for the senior credit facility. To
date, the Company has fulfilled all of its debt obligations, as agreed to by the
bank group, in a timely manner.
MicroFinancial has taken certain steps in an effort to improve its
financial position. In June 2004, MicroFinancial secured a $10.0 million credit
facility, comprised of a one-year $8.0 million line of credit and a $2.0 million
three-year subordinated note, that will enable the Company to resume microticket
contract originations. In conjunction with raising new capital, the Company has
also inaugurated a new wholly owned operating subsidiary, TimePayment Corp. LLC.
In addition, Management continues to actively consider various financing,
restructuring and strategic alternatives and works closely with the Company's
lenders to ensure continued compliance with the terms of the existing senior
credit facility. Management has taken steps to reduce overhead, including a
reduction in headcount from 203 at December 31, 2002 to 136 at December 31,
2003. During the six months ended June 30, 2004, the employee headcount was
further reduced to 120 in a continued effort to maintain an infrastructure that
is aligned with current business conditions.
MicroFinancial, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Leasecomm Corporation,
periodically finances its lease and service contracts, together with
unguaranteed residuals, through securitizations using special purpose vehicles.
MFI Finance Corporation I (or "MFI I") is a special purpose vehicle. The assets
of such special purpose vehicles and cash collateral or other accounts created
in connection with the financings in which they participate are not available to
pay creditors of Leasecomm Corporation, TimePayment Corp. LLC, MicroFinancial
Incorporated, or other affiliates. While Leasecomm Corporation generally does
not sell its interests in leases, service contracts or loans to third parties
after origination, the Company does, from time to time, contribute certain
leases, service contracts, or loans to special-purpose entities for purposes of
obtaining financing in connection with the related receivables. The contribution
of such assets under the terms of such financings are intended to constitute
"true sales" of such assets for bankruptcy purposes (meaning that such assets
are legally isolated from Leasecomm Corporation). However, the special purpose
entities to which such assets are contributed are required under generally
accepted accounting principles to be consolidated in the financial statements of
the Company. As a result, such assets and the related liability remain on the
balance sheet and do not receive gain on sale treatment.
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MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(B) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
Basis of Presentation:
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America and the rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission for interim financial statements. Accordingly, the interim
statements do not include all of the information and disclosures required for
the annual financial statements. In the opinion of the Company's management, the
condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting
only of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair
presentation of these interim results. These financial statements should be read
in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.
The results for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2004 are
not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year
ended December 31, 2004.
The balance sheet at December 31, 2003 has been derived from the audited
financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2003.
Allowance for Credit Losses:
The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses on its investment in
leases, service contracts and loans at an amount that it believes is sufficient
to provide adequate protection against losses in its portfolio. The allowance is
determined principally on the basis of the historical loss experience of the
Company and the level of recourse provided by such lease, service contract or
loan, if any, and reflects management's judgment of additional loss potential
considering current economic conditions and the nature and characteristics of
the underlying lease portfolio. The Company determines the necessary periodic
provision for credit losses, taking into account actual and expected losses in
the portfolio, as a whole, and the relationship of the allowance to the net
investment in leases, service contracts and loans.
The following table sets forth the Company's allowance for credit losses as
of December 31, 2003 and June 30, 2004 and the related provision, charge-offs
and recoveries for the six months ended June 30, 2004.
Balance of allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2003 $43,011
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Provision for credit losses 27,590
Total provisions for credit losses 27,590
Charge-offs (42,061)
Recoveries 2,715
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Charge-offs, net of recoveries (39,346)
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Balance of allowance for credit losses at June 30, 2004 $31,255
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Net Income (Loss) Per Share:
Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed based on the
weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted
net income (loss) per common share gives effect to all potentially dilutive
common shares outstanding during the period. The computation of diluted net
income (loss) per share does not assume the issuance of common shares that have
an antidilutive effect on net income per common share. All stock options, common
stock warrants, and unvested restricted stock were excluded from the computation
of diluted net income (loss) per share for the three and six month periods ended
June 30, 2003 and June 30, 2004, because their inclusion would have had an
antidilutive effect on net income (loss) per share. At June 30, 2003, 1,675,000
options,
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MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
268,199 warrants, and 122,269 shares of restricted stock were excluded from the
computation of diluted net income (loss) per share. At June 30, 2004, 1,675,000
options, 672,747 warrants, and 18,750 shares of restricted stock were excluded
from the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share
For three months ended For six months ended
June 30, June 30,
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2003 2004 2003 2004
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Net income (loss) $ (3,736) $ (5,874) $ (4,491) $ (10,566)
Shares used in computation:
Weighted average common shares
outstanding used in computation
of net income (loss) per common share 12,917,752 13,182,666 12,917,752 13,181,107
Dilutive effect of common stock
options 0 0 0 0
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Shares used in computation of net
income (loss) per common share -
assuming dilution 12,917,752 13,182,666 12,917,752 13,181,107
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Net income (loss) per common share -
basic and diluted $ (0.29) $ (0.45) $ (0.35) $ (0.80)
Stock Options
Under the 1998 Equity Incentive Plan (the "1998 Plan") which was adopted on
July 9, 1998 the Company had reserved 4,120,380 shares of the Company's common
stock for issuance pursuant to the 1998 Plan. No options were granted during the
six months ended June 30, 2004. A total of 1,675,000 options were outstanding at
June 30, 2004 of which 1,118,000 were vested.
On February 4, 2004, one non-employee director was granted 25,000 shares of
restricted stock. The restricted stock vested 20% upon grant, and vests 5% on
the first day of each quarter after the grant date. As of June 30, 2004, 6,250
shares were fully vested, and $20,000 had been amortized from unearned
compensation to compensation expense.
Stock-based Employee Compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based employee compensation plans under the
recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations. The current period
amortization of unearned compensation expense relating to the restricted stock
awards is reflected in net income (loss). No other stock-based employee
compensation cost is reflected in net income (loss), as either all options
granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the
underlying common stock on the date of grant or options granted that result in
variable compensation costs had an exercise price greater than the fair market
value of the underlying common stock on June 30, 2004. The Company follows the
disclosure only requirements of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation. SFAS No. 123 requires that compensation under a fair value method
be determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and disclosed in a
pro forma effect on earnings and earnings per share. The following table
illustrates the effect on net income (loss) and earnings per share if the
Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123,
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to stock-based employee compensation.
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MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three months ended For the six months ended
June 30, June 30,
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2003 2004 2003 2004
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Net income (loss), as reported $ (3,736) $(5,874) $ (4,491) $(10,566)
Add: Stock-based employee compensation
expense included in reported net income, net of
related tax effects 127 4 178 20
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation
expense determined under fair value based method
for all awards, net of related tax effects (312) (120) (581) (297)
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Pro forma net income (loss) $ (3,921) $ (5,990) $ (4,894) $(10,843)
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Earnings (loss) per share:
As reported - basic and diluted $ (0.29) $ (0.45) $(0.35) $ (0.80)
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Proforma - basic and diluted $ (0.30) $ (0.45) $ (0.38) $ (0.82)
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The fair value of option grants for options granted during the six months
ended June 30, 2003 was estimated on the date of grant utilizing the
Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average
assumptions.
Risk-free interest rate 3.34%
Expected dividend yield 0.00%
Expected life 7 years
Volatility 76.00%
The weighted-average fair value at the date of grant for options granted
during the six months ended June 30, 2003 approximated $0.62 per option. The
Company granted 200,000 options during the six months ended June 30, 2003. There
were no options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2004.
Notes Payable:
On August 22, 2000, the Company entered into a revolving line of credit and
term loan facility with a group of financial institutions whereby it could
borrow a maximum of $192,000,000 based upon qualified lease receivables, loans,
rentals and service contracts. As of September 30, 2002, this credit facility
failed to renew. While cash flows from its portfolio and other fees have been
sufficient to repay amounts borrowed under the senior credit facility,
securitizations and subordinated debt, in October 2002, the Company was forced
to suspend virtually all new contract originations until a new source of
liquidity was obtained or until such time as the senior debt facility has been
paid in full.
As of September 30, 2002, the revolving credit line failed to renew and the
Company began paying down the balance on the basis of a 36-month amortization
plus interest. Based on the terms of the agreement, interest rates increased
from Prime minus 0.25% to Prime plus 0.50% for prime-based loans and from LIBOR
plus 1.75% to LIBOR plus 2.50% for existing LIBOR- based loans. In addition,
based on the covenant defaults described below, the outstanding borrowings on
all loans bear an additional 2.00% default interest. On January 3, 2003, the
Company entered into a Forbearance and Modification Agreement for the senior
credit facility, which expired on February 7, 2003. Based on the terms of the
Forbearance and Modification Agreement, interest rates increased again on the
prime based loans to prime plus 1.00%. The prime rate was 4.00% and 4.25% at
December 31, 2003 and June 30, 2004, respectively.
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MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
At December 31, 2002, the Company was in default of certain of its debt
covenants in its senior credit facility. The covenants that were in default with
respect to the senior credit facility require that the Company maintain a fixed
charge ratio in an amount not less than 130% of consolidated earnings, a
consolidated tangible net worth minimum of $77.5 million plus 50% of net income
quarterly beginning with September 30, 2000, and compliance with the borrowing
base. On April 14, 2003, the Company entered into a long-term agreement with its
lenders. This long-term agreement waived the defaults described above, and in
consideration for this waiver, required the outstanding balance of the loan to
be repaid over a term of 22 months beginning in April 2003 at an interest rate
of prime plus 2.0%. Based on the amortization schedule in the new agreement, as
subsequently amended on June 30, 2003, and November 7, 2003, the Company is
obligated to repay the remaining balance of $26.1 million, plus applicable
interest, over the next twelve months.
The Company had borrowings outstanding under the senior credit facility
with the following terms:
December 31, 2003 June 30, 2004
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Type Rate Amount Rate Amount
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(in thousands) (in thousands)
Prime 6.00% $55,346 6.25% $26,108
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Total Outstanding $55,346 $26,108
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Outstanding borrowings are collateralized by leases, loans, rentals, and
service contracts pledged specifically to the financial institutions. In
addition, on April 14, 2003, the Company granted its lenders a security interest
in all of the assets of the Company not held by the special purpose entities to
further collateralize the outstanding borrowings.
On April 14, 2003, the Company issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of
268,199 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $.825 per
share. The warrants were issued to the nine lenders in the Company's lending
syndicate in connection with the waiver of defaults and an extension of the
Company's term loan. Due to the anti-dilutive rights contained in the warrant
agreement, on June 10, 2004, an additional 2,207 warrants were issued to the
nine lenders in the Company's lending syndicate and all of the warrants were
re-priced to $.818 per share. This was a result of the issuance of warrants in
connection with the $10.0 million credit facility discussed below. The warrants
held by the nine lenders in the Company's lending syndicate became 50%
exercisable as of June 30, 2004. If all of the Company's obligations to the
lenders have not been paid in full prior to September 30, 2004, the warrants
will then become 100% exercisable as of that date. Unless the warrants are
automatically terminated or exercised pursuant to the above criteria, they will
expire on September 30, 2014. The fair market value of the warrants, as
determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, was accounted for as
additional paid in capital. The resulting cost of the warrants was $77,000,
which is being amortized to interest expense under the interest method. As of
June 30, 2004, $71,000 had been accreted to interest expense and the resulting
effective interest rate on the senior credit facility was prime plus 2.09%.
MFI I issued three series of notes, the 2000-1 Notes, the 2000-2 Notes, and
the 2001-3 Notes. In March 2000, MFI I issued the 2000-1 Notes in aggregate
principal amount of $50,056,686. In December 2000, MFI I issued the 2000-2 Notes
in aggregate principal amount of $50,561,633. In September 2001, MFI I issued
the 2001-3 Notes in aggregate principal amount of $39,397,354. As of June 30,
2004, all of the notes issued by MFI I had been fully repaid.
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MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MFI I had borrowings outstanding under the series of notes with the
following terms:
December 31, 2003 June 30, 2004
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Type Rate Amount Rate Amount
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(in thousands) (in thousands)
2001-3 Notes 5.58% $3,247 5.58% $ 0
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Total Outstanding $3,247 $ 0
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On June 10, 2004, the Company, through its new subsidiary, TimePayment Corp
LLC entered into a one year revolving line of credit whereby it may borrow a
maximum of $8.0 million based upon qualified lease receivables. Simultaneously,
TimePayment Corp LLC secured a commitment for a three year subordinated note for
$2.0 million. As of June 30, 2004, the Company had no borrowings outstanding
under the revolving line of credit and $1.5 million outstanding under the
subordinated note. According to the agreements, outstanding borrowings with
respect to the revolving line of credit bear interest at 15.6% and outstanding
borrowings with respect to the subordinated note bear interest at 13.0%.
In connection with the issuance of the above line of credit, the Company
issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 100,000 shares of the Company's
common stock at an exercise price of $6.00 per share and expiring on June 10,
2007. The fair market value of the warrants, as determined using the
Black-Scholes option-pricing model, was accounted for as additional paid in
capital. The resulting cost of the warrants was $117,000, which is being
amortized to interest expense under the interest method. As of June 30, 2004,
$8,500 had been accreted to interest expense and the resulting effective
interest rate on the line of credit was the base rate plus 1.4%.
In connection with the issuance of the above subordinated note, the Company
issued warrants to purchase 110,657 shares of the Company's common stock at an
exercise price of $2.00 per share and 191,685 shares of the Company's common
stock at an exercise price of $2.91 per share, both expiring on June 10, 2007.
In the event the lender does not make the second of two installments of the
subordinated note available to TimePayment Corp LLC, the warrants to purchase
27,664 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $2.00 per
share and 47,939 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of
$2.91 per share will be automatically cancelled. The fair market value of the
warrants, as determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, was
accounted for as additional paid in capital. The resulting cost of the warrants
was $396,000, which is being amortized to interest expense under the interest
method. As of June 30, 2004, $7,000 had been accreted to interest expense and
the resulting effective interest rate on the subordinated was the base rate plus
12.4%.
At December 31, 2003 and June 30, 2004, the Company also had other notes
payable which totaled $250,000. These notes are term notes that carry an
interest rate of 7.5% and are due on February 1, 2005.
Dividends:
During the fourth quarter of 2002, the Board of Directors suspended the
future payment of dividends to comply with the Company's banking agreements.
Currently the terms of the Company's senior credit facility prohibit the payment
of dividends so long as there is a balance outstanding on the debt. Provisions
in certain of the Company's credit facilities and agreements governing its
subordinated debt contain certain restrictions on the payment of dividends on
the Common Stock. The decision as to the amount and timing of future dividends
paid by the Company, if any, will be made at the discretion of the Company's
Board of Directors in light of the financial condition, capital requirements,
earnings and prospects of the Company and any restrictions under the Company's
credit facilities or subordinated debt agreements, as well as other factors the
Board of Directors may deem relevant, and there can be no assurance as to the
amount and timing of payment of future dividends.
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MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Reclassification of Prior Year Balances:
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years' consolidated
financial Statements to conform to the current presentation.
Commitments and Contingencies:
Please refer to Part II Other Information, Item 1 Legal Proceedings for
information about pending litigation of the Company.
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ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Three months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the three months ended June 30,
2003.
Results of Operations
For the three months ended
June 30,
2003 Change 2004
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(in thousands)
Income on financing leases and loans.... $8,378 (61.4)% $3,235
Income on service contracts ............ 2,334 (33.0)% 1,563
Rental income........................... 8,628 (5.4)% 8,165
Service fees and other.................. 4,624 (39.0)% 2,819
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Total revenues.......................... 23,964 (34.1)% 15,782
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The Company's lease contracts are accounted for as financing leases. At
origination, the Company records the gross lease receivable, the estimated
residual value of the leased equipment, initial direct costs incurred and the
unearned lease income. Unearned lease income is the amount by which the gross
lease receivable plus the estimated residual value exceeds the cost of the
equipment. Unearned lease income and initial direct costs incurred are amortized
over the related lease term using the interest method. Other revenues such as
loss and damage waiver fees, service fees relating to the leases, contracts and
loans, and rental revenues are recognized as they are earned.
Total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2004 were $15.8 million,
a decrease of $8.2 million, or 34.1%, from the three months ended June 30, 2003.
The decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $5.1 million, or 61.4%, in
income on financing leases and loans, $1.8 million or 39.0% in service fees and
other income, and $771,000, or 33.0% in service contract income. The overall
decrease in revenue can be attributed to the decrease in the overall size of the
Company's portfolio of leases, rentals and service contracts. The shrinking
portfolio is a direct result of the Company being forced to suspend virtually
all new originations in October 2002, as a result of its Lenders not renewing
the revolving credit facility on September 30, 2002. Revenues are expected to
continue to decline so long as the Company is not originating new contracts.
Selling, General and Administrative
For the three months ended
June 30,
2003 Change 2004
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(in thousands)
Selling, general and administrative..... 8,709 (21.4)% 6,845
As a percent of revenue................. 36.3% 43.4%
Our selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses include costs of
maintaining corporate functions including accounting, finance, collections,
legal, human resources, information systems and communications. SG&A expenses
also include commissions, service fees and other marketing costs associated with
the Company's portfolio of leases and rental contracts. SG&A expenses decreased
by $1.9 million, or 21.4%, for the three months ended June 30, 2004, as compared
to the three months ended June 30, 2003. The decrease was primarily driven by a
reduction in personnel related expenses of approximately $711,000, as management
reduced headcount from 159 to 120, $412,000 in sales program expense, $536,000
in professional and legal fees and $123,000 reduction in rent expense. The
expense reductions were achieved as management continued to align the Company's
infrastructure with the current business conditions.
Provision for Credit Losses
For the three months ended
June 30,
2003 Change 2004
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(thousands)
Provision for credit losses............. 15,249 (7.0)% 14,181
As a percent of revenue................. 63.6% 89.9%
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The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses on its investment in
leases, service contracts, rental contracts and loans at an amount that it
believes is sufficient to provide adequate protection against losses in its
portfolio. The Company's provision for credit losses decreased by $1.1 million,
or 7.0%, for the three months ended June 30, 2004, as compared to the three
months ended June 30, 2003, while net charge-offs decreased 12.0% to $19.7
million. The provision was based on the Company's historical policy of providing
a provision for credit losses based upon the dealer fundings and revenue
recognized in any period, as well as taking into account actual and expected
losses in the portfolio as a whole and the relationship of the allowance to the
net investment in leases, service contracts, rental contracts and loans.
Depreciation and Amortization
For the three months ended
June 30,
2003 Change 2004
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(thousands)
Depreciation and amortization........... 4,087 (3.7)% 3,936
As a percent of revenue................. 17.1% 24.9%
Depreciation and amortization expenses consist primarily of the
depreciation taken against fixed assets and rental equipment, and the
amortization of the Company's investment in service contracts. The Company's
investment in fixed assets is recorded at cost and amortized over the expected
life of the service period of the asset. Rental equipment is either recorded at
estimated residual value and depreciated using the straight-line method over a
period of 12 months or at the acquisition cost and depreciated using the
straight line method over a period of 36 months. Service contracts are recorded
at cost and amortized over 84 months. The Company periodically evaluates whether
events or circumstances have occurred that may affect the estimated useful life
or recoverability of the asset and any resulting charge is made to depreciation
and amortization expense. Depreciation and amortization decreased by $151,000,
or 3.7%, for the three months ended June 30, 2004, as compared to the three
months ended June 30, 2003.
Interest Expense
For the three months ended
June 30,
2003 Change 2004
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(in thousands)
Interest................................ 2,145 (71.5)% 611
As a percent of revenue................. 9.0% 3.9%
The Company pays interest on borrowings under the senior credit facility,
subordinated debt and the on balance sheet securitizations. Interest expense
decreased by $1.5 million, or 71.5%, for the three months ended June 30, 2004,
as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2003. This decrease resulted
primarily from the Company's decreased level of borrowings. During the three
months ended June 30, 2004, the Company repaid the amounts borrowed through its
on-balance sheet securitization in full. At June 30, 2004, the Company had notes
payable of $26.2 million (including $26.1 million of borrowings on the senior
credit facility, $250,000 of term notes, net of a discount of $100,000 for the
warrants issued June 2003) , compared to $110.1 million at June 30, 2003.
Other Operating Data
Dealer fundings were $25,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2004, a
decrease of $207,000, or 89.2%, compared to the three months ended June 30,
2003. The Company was able to fund a very limited number of new contracts using
its own free cash flow, however, the amount and timing of the new originations
is restricted by the amount of available cash and the terms of the Company's
banking agreements. The long term bank agreement entered into on April 14, 2003
place further restriction on the Company's ability to originate new contracts.
Receivables due in installments, estimated residual values, loans receivable,
investment in service contracts, and investment in rental equipment also
decreased from $218.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2003 to $147.3
million in June 2004. Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by
$17.7 million, or 56.0%, to $13.9 million during the three months ended June 30,
2004.
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Six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the six months ended June 30,
2003.
Results of Operations
For the six months ended
June 30,
2003 Change 2004
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(in thousands)
Income on financing leases and loans.... $18,199 (59.3)% $ 7,402
Income on service contracts ............ 4,586 (28.2)% 3,294
Rental income........................... 17,175 (3.2)% 16,629
Service fees and other.................. 9,575 (32.5)% 6,465
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Total revenues.......................... 49,535 (31.8)% 33,790
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The Company's lease contracts are accounted for as financing leases. At
origination, the Company records the gross lease receivable, the estimated
residual value of the leased equipment, initial direct costs incurred and the
unearned lease income. Unearned lease income is the amount by which the gross
lease receivable plus the estimated residual value exceeds the cost of the
equipment. Unearned lease income and initial direct costs incurred are amortized
over the related lease term using the interest method. Other revenues such as
loss and damage waiver fees, service fees relating to the leases, contracts and
loans, and rental revenues are recognized as they are earned.
Total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2004 were $33.8 million, a
decrease of $15.7 million, or 31.8%, from the six months ended June 30, 2003.
The decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $10.8 million, or 59.3%, in
income on financing leases and loans, $3.1 million or 32.5% in service fees and
other income, and $1.3 million, or 28.2% in service contract income. The overall
decrease in revenue can be attributed to the decrease in the overall size of the
Company's portfolio of leases, rentals and service contracts. The shrinking
portfolio is a direct result of the Company being forced to suspend virtually
all new originations in October 2002, as a result of its Lenders not renewing
the revolving credit facility on September 30, 2002. Revenues are expected to
continue to decline so long as the Company is not originating new contracts.
Selling, General and Administrative
For the six months ended
June 30,
2003 Change 2004
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(in thousands)
Selling, general and administrative..... 17,841 (20.8)% 14,124
As a percent of revenue................. 36.0% 41.8%
Our selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses include costs of
maintaining corporate functions including accounting, finance, collections,
legal, human resources, information systems and communications. SG&A expenses
also include commissions, service fees and other marketing costs associated with
the Company's portfolio of leases and rental contracts. SG&A expenses decreased
by $3.7 million, or 20.8%, for the six months ended June 30, 2004, as compared
to the six months ended June 30, 2003. The decrease was primarily driven by a
reduction in personnel related expenses of approximately $1.7 million, as
management reduced headcount from 159 to 120, $820,000 in sales program expense,
$787,000 in rent expense and $504,000 in legal service expense. The expense
reductions were achieved as management continued to align the Company's
infrastructure with the current business conditions.
Provision for Credit Losses
For the six months ended
June 30,
2003 Change 2004
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(thousands)
Provision for credit losses............. 26,048 5.9% 27,590
As a percent of revenue................. 52.6% 81.7%
The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses on its investment in
leases, service contracts, rental contracts and loans at an amount that it
believes is sufficient to provide adequate protection against losses in its
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portfolio. The Company's provision for credit losses increased by $1.5 million,
or 5.9%, for the six months ended June 30, 2004, as compared to the six months
ended June 30, 2003, while net charge-offs increased 8.8% to $39.3 million. The
provision was based on the Company's historical policy of providing a provision
for credit losses based upon the dealer fundings and revenue recognized in any
period, as well as taking into account actual and expected losses in the
portfolio as a whole and the relationship of the allowance to the net investment
in leases, service contracts, rental contracts and loans.
Depreciation and Amortization
For the six months ended
June 30,
2003 Change 2004
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(thousands)
Depreciation and amortization........... 8,357 (1.5)% 8,230
As a percent of revenue................. 16.9% 24.4%
Depreciation and amortization expenses consist primarily of the
depreciation taken against fixed assets and rental equipment, and the
amortization of the Company's investment in service contracts. The Company's
investment in fixed assets is recorded at cost and amortized over the expected
life of the service period of the asset. Rental equipment is either recorded at
estimated residual value and depreciated using the straight-line method over a
period of 12 months or at the acquisition cost and depreciated using the
straight line method over a period of 36 months. Service contracts are recorded
at cost and amortized over 84 months. The Company periodically evaluates whether
events or circumstances have occurred that may affect the estimated useful life
or recoverability of the asset and any resulting charge is made to depreciation
and amortization expense. Depreciation and amortization decreased by $127,000,
or 1.5%, for the six months ended June 30, 2004, as compared to the six months
ended June 30, 2003.
Interest Expense
For the six months ended
June 30,
2003 Change 2004
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(in thousands)
Interest................................ 4,774 (69.5)% 1,457
As a percent of revenue................. 9.6% 4.3%
The Company pays interest on borrowings under the senior credit facility,
subordinated debt and the on balance sheet securitizations. Interest expense
decreased by $3.3 million, or 69.5%, for the six months ended June 30, 2004, as
compared to the six months ended June 30, 2003. This decrease resulted primarily
from the Company's decreased level of borrowings. At June 30, 2004, the Company
had notes payable of $26.2 million (including $26.1 million of borrowings on the
senior credit facility, $250,000 of term notes, net of a discount of $100,000
for the warrants issued June 2003), compared to $110.1 million at June 30, 2003.
Other Operating Data
Dealer fundings were $66,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2004, a
decrease of $1.3 million, or 95.3%, compared to the six months ended June 30,
2003. The Company was able to fund a very limited number of new contracts using
its own free cash flow, however, the amount and timing of the new originations
is restricted by the amount of available cash and the terms of the Company's
banking agreements. The long term bank agreement entered into on April 14, 2003
place further restriction on the Company's ability to originate new contracts.
Receivables due in installments, estimated residual values, loans receivable,
investment in service contracts, and investment in rental equipment also
decreased from $218.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2003 to $147.3
million in June 2004. Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by
$26.3 million, or 45.9%, to $31.0 million during the six months ended June 30,
2004.
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Critical Accounting Policies
In response to the SEC's release No. 33-8040, "Cautionary Advice regarding
Disclosure About Critical Accounting Policies," Management identified the most
critical accounting principles upon which our financial status depends. The
Company determined the critical principles by considering accounting policies
that involve the most complex or subjective decisions or assessments. We
identified our most critical accounting policies to be those related to revenue
recognition and maintaining the allowance for credit losses. These accounting
policies are discussed below as well as within the notes to the consolidated
financial statements.
Revenue Recognition
The Company's lease contracts are accounted for as financing leases. At
origination, the Company records the gross lease receivable, the estimated
residual value of the leased equipment, initial direct costs incurred and the
unearned lease income. Unearned lease income is the amount by which the gross
lease receivable plus the estimated residual value exceeds the cost of the
equipment. Unearned lease income and initial direct costs incurred are amortized
over the related lease term using the interest method. Amortization of unearned
lease income and initial direct costs is suspended if, in the opinion of
management, full payment of the contractual amount due under the lease agreement
is doubtful. In conjunction with the origination of leases, the Company may
retain a residual interest in the underlying equipment upon termination of the
lease. The value of such interests is estimated at inception of the lease and
evaluated periodically for impairment. Other revenues such as loss and damage
waiver fees, service fees relating to the leases, contracts and loans, and
rental revenues are recognized as they are earned.
The Company's investments in cancelable service contracts are recorded at
cost and amortized over the expected life of the service period. Income on
service contracts from monthly billings is recognized as the related services
are provided. The Company periodically evaluates whether events or circumstances
have occurred that may affect the estimated useful life or recoverability of the
investment in service contracts. Rental equipment is either recorded at
estimated residual value and depreciated using the straight-line method over a
period of 12 months or at the acquisition cost and depreciated using the
straight line method over a period of 36 months. Loans are reported at their
outstanding principal balance. Interest income on loans is recognized as it is
earned.
Allowance for Credit Losses
The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses on its investment in
leases, service contracts, rental contracts and loans at an amount that it
believes is sufficient to provide adequate protection against losses in its
portfolio. The allowance is determined principally on the basis of the
historical loss experience of the Company and the level of recourse provided by
such lease, service contract, rental contract or loan, if any, and reflects
management's judgment of additional loss potential considering current economic
conditions and the nature and characteristics of the underlying lease portfolio.
The Company determines the necessary periodic provision for credit losses taking
into account actual and expected losses in the portfolio as a whole and the
relationship of the allowance to the net investment in leases, service
contracts, rental contracts and loans. Such provisions generally represent a
percentage of funded amounts of leases, contracts and loans. The resulting
charge is included in the provision for credit losses.
Leases, service contracts, rental contracts and loans are charged against
the allowance for credit losses and are put on non-accrual when they are deemed
to be uncollectable. Generally, the Company deems leases, service contracts,
rental contracts and loans to be uncollectable when one of the following occurs:
(i) the obligor files for bankruptcy; (ii) the obligor dies, and the equipment
is returned; or (iii) when an account has become 360 days delinquent without
contact with the lessee. The typical monthly payment under the Company's leases
is between $30 and $50 per month. As a result of these small monthly payments,
the Company's experience is that lessees will pay past due amounts later in the
process because of the small amount necessary to bring an account current (at
360 days past due, a lessee may only owe lease payments of between $360 and
$600).
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The Company has developed and regularly updates proprietary credit scoring
systems designed to improve its risk-based pricing. The Company uses credit
scoring in most, but not all, of its extensions of credit. In addition, the
Company employs collection procedures and a legal process to resolve any credit
problems.
Exposure to Credit Losses
The following table sets forth certain information as of December 31, 2002
and 2003 and June 30, 2004 with respect to delinquent leases, service contracts
and loans. The percentages in the table below represent the aggregate on such
date of the actual amounts not paid on each invoice by the number of days past
due, rather than the entire balance of a delinquent receivable, over the
cumulative amount billed at such date from the date of origination on all
leases, service contracts, and loans in the Company's portfolio. For example, if
a receivable is 90 days past due, the portion of the receivable that is over 30
days past due will be placed in the 31-60 days past due category, the portion of
the receivable which is over 60 days past due will be placed in the 61-90 days
past due category and the portion of the receivable which is over 90 days past
due will be placed in the over 90 days past due category. The Company
historically used this methodology of calculating its delinquencies because of
its experience that lessees who miss a payment do not necessarily default on the
entire lease. Accordingly, the Company includes only the amount past due rather
than the entire lease receivable in each category.
As of As of
December 31, June 30,
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2002 2003 2004
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Cumulative amounts billed ( in thousands) $600,637 $478,791 $382,635
31-60 days past due 1.0% 1.1% 0.7%
61-90 days past due 1.0% 0.8% 0.7%
Over 90 days past due 22.9% 17.9% 16.3%
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Total past due 24.9% 19.8% 17.7%
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
General
The Company's lease and finance business is capital-intensive and requires
access to substantial short-term and long-term credit to fund new leases,
contracts and loans. Since inception, the Company has funded its operations
primarily through borrowings under its credit facilities, its on-balance sheet
securitizations, the issuance of subordinated debt and an initial public
offering completed in February of 1999. The Company will continue to require
significant additional capital to maintain and expand its volume of leases,
contracts and loans funded, as well as to fund any future acquisitions of
leasing companies or portfolios.
Currently, the Company's uses of cash include the payment of interest
expenses, repayment of borrowings under its credit facilities and
securitizations, payment of selling, general and administrative expenses, income
taxes and capital expenditures.
The Company utilizes its credit facilities to fund the origination and
acquisition of leases that satisfy the eligibility requirements established
pursuant to each facility. On August 22, 2000, the Company entered into a $192
million credit facility with nine banks, expiring on September 30, 2002. As of
September 30, 2002, the credit facility failed to renew and the Company began
paying down the outstanding balance. As a result of the failure to renew, the
Company was forced to suspend essentially all new contract originations until a
new source of financing was obtained or at such time that the senior credit
facility has been paid in full. At December 31, 2002, the Company was in default
of certain of its debt covenants in its credit facility. The covenants that were
in default with respect to the credit facility, require that the Company
maintain a fixed charge ratio in an amount not less than 130% of consolidated
earnings, a consolidated tangible net worth minimum of $77.5 million plus 50% of
net income quarterly beginning with September 30, 2000, and compliance with the
borrowing base. On April 14, 2003, the
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Company entered into a long-term agreement with its lenders. This long-term
agreement waives the defaults described above, and in consideration for this
waiver, requires the outstanding balance of the loan to be repaid over a term of
22 months beginning in April 2003 at an interest rate of prime plus 2.0%. Based
on the amortization schedule in the new agreement, as subsequently amended in
June and November 2003, as of June 30, 2004, the Company is obligated to repay
$26.1 million, representing the remaining balance outstanding at June 30, 2004,
plus applicable interest, over the next twelve months.
The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Leasecomm Corporation,
periodically finances its lease and service contracts, together with
unguaranteed residuals, through securitizations using special purpose entities.
The assets of such special purpose entities and cash collateral or other
accounts created in connection with the financings in which they participate are
not available to pay creditors of Leasecomm Corporation, MicroFinancial
Incorporated, or other affiliates. However, the special purpose entities to
which such assets are required under generally accepted accounting principles to
be consolidated in the financial statements of the Company. As a result, such
assets and the related liability remain on the balance sheet and do not receive
gain on sale treatment. The amounts borrowed under the securitization were fully
repaid as of June 30, 2004.
MicroFinancial has taken certain steps in an effort to improve its
financial position. In June 2004, MicroFinancial secured a $10 million credit
facility that will enable the Company to immediately resume microticket contract
originations. The new facility is comprised of a one-year line of credit,
whereby it may borrow a maximum of $8.0 million based on qualified lease
receivables, and a $2 million three-year subordinated note. According to the
agreements, outstanding borrowings under the revolving line of credit bear
interest at 15.6% and outstanding borrowings under the subordinated note bear
interest at 13.0%. In conjunction with raising new capital, the Company has also
inaugurated a new wholly owned operating subsidiary, TimePayment Corp. LLC. In
addition, Management is continuing to actively consider various financing,
restructuring and strategic alternatives as well as working closely with the
Company's lenders to ensure continued compliance with the terms of the existing
senior credit facility. The failure or inability of MicroFinancial to
successfully carry out these plans could ultimately have a material adverse
effect on the Company's financial position and its ability to meet its
obligations when due. The consolidated financial statements do not include any
adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Provided that the Company continues to comply with the terms of the long
term bank agreement, the Company believes that cash flows from its existing
portfolio will be sufficient to fund the Company's operations for the
foreseeable future. In addition, with the $10.0 million credit facility secured
by the Company's new wholly owned operating subsidiary, TimePayment Corp. LLC
the Company is able to resume origination activity. Management is continuing to
seek a larger, more permanent line of credit under more favorable terms.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
The Company has entered into various agreements, such as long term debt
agreements, capital lease agreements and operating lease agreements that require
future payments be made. Long term debt agreements include all debt outstanding
under the senior credit facility, securitizations, subordinated notes, demand
notes and other notes payable.
At June 30, 2004, the repayment schedules for outstanding long term debt,
minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases and future minimum
lease payments under capital leases were as follows:
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For the period ended Long-Term Operating Capital
December 31, Debt Leases Leases Total
-------------------- --------- --------- ------- --------
2004 $ 27,009 $292 $66 $27,367
2005 1,244 585 55 1,884
2006 2,370 -- -- 2,370
2007 -- -- -- --
2008 -- -- -- --
2009 -- -- -- --
Thereafter -- -- -- --
-------- ----- ----- --------
Total $ 30,623 $ 877 $ 121 $ 31,621
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Note on Forward-Looking Information
Statements in this document that are not historical facts are
forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, words such as
"believes" "anticipates" "expects" and similar expressions are intended to
identify forward-looking statements. The Company cautions that a number of
important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company.
Such statements contain a number of risks and uncertainties, including but not
limited to: the Company's need for additional financing in order to originate
new leases and contracts; the Company's dependence on point-of-sale
authorization systems and expansion into new markets; the Company's significant
capital requirements; risks associated with economic downturns; higher interest
rates; intense competition; change in regulatory environment; the Company's
ability to continue to reduce its debt with the lenders under its senior credit
facility and risks associated with acquisitions. Readers should not place undue
reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect the management's view only
as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise
these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
The Company cannot assure that it will be able to anticipate or respond timely
to changes which could adversely affect its operating results in one or more
fiscal quarters. Results of operations in any past period should not be
considered indicative of results to be expected in future periods. Fluctuations
in operating results may result in fluctuations in the price of the Company's
common stock. For a more complete description of the prominent risks and
uncertainties inherent in the Company's business, see the risks factors
described in the Company's Form S-1 Registration Statement and other documents
filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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ITEM 3 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market-Rate-Sensitive Instruments and Risk Management
The following discussion about the Company's risk management activities
includes forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. Actual
results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking
statements.
In the normal course of operations, the Company also faces risks that are
either nonfinancial or nonquantifiable. Such risks principally include credit
risk, and legal risk, and are not represented in the analysis that follows.
Interest Rate Risk Management
The implicit yield to the Company on all of its leases, contracts and loans
is on a fixed interest rate basis due to the leases, contracts and loans having
scheduled payments that are fixed at the time of origination of the lease. When
the Company originates or acquires leases, contracts, and loans it bases its
pricing in part on the spread it expects to achieve between the implicit yield
rate to the Company on each lease and the effective interest cost it will pay
when it finances such leases, contracts and loans through its credit facility.
Increases in interest rates during the term of each lease, contract or loan
could narrow or eliminate the spread, or result in a negative spread. The
Company has followed the practice described below, which is designed to protect
itself against interest rate volatility during the term of each lease, contract
or loan.
Given the relatively short average life of the Company's leases, contracts
and loans, the Company's goal is to maintain a blend of fixed and variable
interest rate obligations. Currently, given the fixed repayment schedules of the
Company's outstanding debt, the Company is limited in its ability to manage the
blend of fixed and variable rate interest obligations. As of June 30, 2004, the
Company's outstanding fixed-rate indebtedness outstanding under the Company's
securitizations and subordinated debt represented 16.1% of the Company's total
outstanding indebtedness.
ITEM 4 CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure controls and procedures: As of the end of the period covered by
this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and
with the participation of the Company's management, including the Company's
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the
design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures
pursuant to the Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon the evaluation, the
Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the
Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective. Disclosure controls
and procedures are controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that
information required to be disclosed in Company reports filed or submitted under
the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time
periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.
Internal Controls: As of the date of the evaluation described above, there
have not been any significant changes in the Company's internal controls or in
other factors that could significantly affect those controls.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Management believes, after consultation with counsel, that the allegations
against the Company included in the lawsuits described below are subject to
substantial legal defenses, and the Company is vigorously defending each of the
allegations. The Company also is subject to claims and suits arising in the
ordinary course of business. At this time, it is not possible to estimate the
ultimate loss or gain, if any, related to these lawsuits, nor if any such loss
will have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations or
financial position.
A. The Company filed an action in the United States District Court for the
District of Massachusetts against Sentinel Insurance Company, Ltd.,
("Sentinel"), Premier Holidays International, Inc., ("Premier") and Daniel
DelPiano ("DelPiano") arising from Premier's October, 1999, default on its
repayment obligations to the Company under a Twelve Million Dollar ($12,000,000)
loan. Judgment has been entered in this case against Sentinel, which had issued
a business performance insurance policy guaranteeing repayment of the loan, in
the amount of Fourteen Million Dollars ($14,000,000). This judgment has not been
satisfied. Sentinel is currently undergoing liquidation proceedings, and a claim
in this amount has been filed with the bankruptcy court. The Company does not
expect to receive any amount as a result of its claim. The Company's case
against Premier and DelPiano was tried in November 2003 and was decided by the
Court in March, 2004. The Court entered a judgment for the Company against
Premier and DelPiano, jointly and severally, on all of the Company's counts,
including fraud and violation of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 93A, and
dismissing with prejudice all of Premier and DelPiano's claims and
counterclaims. The Court awarded the Company Twenty Three Million Dollars
($23,000,000) in damages. Collection of this award is not assumed and therefore
it is not reflected in the financial statements as of June 30, 2004. The case is
now on appeal. All appellate briefs have been filed. Oral argument, if any, is
scheduled in September, 2004.
B. In October 2002, the Company was served with a Complaint in an action in
the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York filed by
approximately 170 present and former lessees asserting individual claims. The
Complaint contains claims for violation of RICO (18 U.S.C. ss. 1964), fraud,
unfair and deceptive acts and practices, unlawful franchise offerings, and
intentional infliction of mental anguish. The claims purportedly arise from
Leasecomm's dealer relationships with Themeware, E-Commerce Exchange,
Cardservice International, Inc., and Online Exchange for the leasing of websites
and virtual terminals. The Complaint asserts that the Company is responsible for
the conduct of its dealers in trade shows, infomercials and web page
advertisements, seminars, direct mail, telemarketing, all which are alleged to
constitute unfair and deceptive acts and practices. Further, the Complaint
asserts that Leasecomm's lease contracts as well as its collection practices and
late fees are unconscionable. The Complaint seeks restitution, compensatory and
treble damages, and injunctive relief. The Company filed a Motion to Dismiss the
Complaint on January 31, 2003. By decision dated September 30, 2003, the court
dismissed the complaint with leave to file an amended complaint. An Amended
Complaint was filed in November 2003. The Company filed a Motion to Dismiss the
Amended Complaint, which is awaiting decision by the Court. Because of the
uncertainties inherent in litigation, the Company cannot predict whether the
outcome will have a material adverse effect.
C. On August 22, 2002, Plaintiff Aaron Cobb filed a Complaint against
Leasecomm Corporation and MicroFinancial, Inc. and another Entity known as
Galaxy Mall, Inc. alleging breach of contract; Fraud, Suppression and Deceit;
Unjust Enrichment; Conspiracy; Conversion; Theft by Deception; and violation of
Alabama Usury Laws. The Complaint was filed on behalf of Aaron Cobb
individually, and on behalf of a class of persons and entities similarly
situated in the State of Alabama. More specifically, the Plaintiff purports to
represent a class of persons and small business in the State of Alabama who
allegedly were induced to purchase services and/or goods from any of the
Defendants named in the Complaint. The case is venued in Bullock County,
Alabama. On March 31, 2003 the trial court entered an Order denying the
Company's Motion to Dismiss. An appeal of the Order was filed with the Alabama
Supreme Court on May 12, 2003. On February 20, 2004, the Alabama Supreme Court
overruled the Company's application for rehearing. On February 24, 2004,
Plaintiff filed a First Amended Class Action Complaint in which Plaintiff added
Electronic Commerce International ("ECI") as an additional party defendant. No
new allegations were asserted against the Company in the Amended Complaint. On
March 31, 2004 the Company filed an answer to the Amended Complaint denying the
Plaintiff's allegations. The Company continues to deny any wrongdoing and plans
to vigorously defend this claim. The Company has also filed an
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additional motion to enforce a forum selection clause, which, if successful,
would cause this case to be dismissed with leave to re-file in Massachusetts.
Galaxy Mall has filed a similar motion. These motions are scheduled to be heard
in September 2004. Also, all discovery in this case has been halted, pending a
discovery order to be entered into in connection with a schedule for class
certification proceedings. Because of the uncertainties inherent in litigation,
the Company cannot predict whether the outcome will have a material adverse
affect
D. In March 2003, a purported class action was filed in Superior Court in
Massachusetts against Leasecomm and one of its dealers. The class sought to be
certified is a nationwide class (excluding certain residents of the State of
Texas) who signed identical or substantially similar lease agreements with
Leasecomm covering the same product. After the Company had filed a motion to
dismiss, but before the motion to dismiss was heard by the Court, plaintiffs
filed an Amended Complaint. The Amended Complaint asserts claims against the
Company for declaratory relief, absence of consideration, unconscionability, and
violation of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A, Section 11. The Company
filed a motion to dismiss the Amended Complaint. The Court allowed the Company's
motion to dismiss the Amended Complaint in March 2004. In May 2004, a purported
class action on behalf of the same named plaintiffs and asserting the same
claims was filed in Cambridge District Court. The Company has filed a Motion to
Dismiss the Complaint, which is scheduled to be heard in August 2004. Because of
the uncertainties in litigation, the Company can not predict whether the outcome
will have a material adverse affect.
E. On April 28, 2003, Plaintiff Wallace Dickey filed a purported class
action against Leasecomm Corporation, Cardservice International, Inc., Linkpoint
International, Inc., and Clear Commerce Corporation alleging that he
lease-financed through Leasecomm the right to use certain computer software
manufactured, distributed, and sold by the other defendants. The Plaintiff did
not allege that Leasecomm failed to provide the lease financing contemplated by
the Leasecomm lease. Instead, the Plaintiff alleged that the other defendants'
software failed to operate as well as he believed it would. He sued for a
declaration that would allow him to rescind his contract, to recover money paid
in the course of the transaction, and to recover damages allegedly caused by
unspecified deceptive trade practices. The Plaintiff asserted his claims "on
behalf of himself and all others similarly situated." Leasecomm denied all of
the Plaintiff's allegations. The defendants agreed to a proposed class action
settlement with the Plaintiff and his counsel. The proposed settlement, if
granted final approval by the Court, would apply to all Texas residents who
lease-financed through Leasecomm the same software rights that the Plaintiff
lease-financed. The Court preliminarily approved certification of the Texas
class for settlement purposes only, and the parties have distributed notice to
all class members in accordance with the Court's instructions. Once the notice
period expires, the parties will seek final Court approval of the class action
settlement. The proposed class action settlement cannot become final without
Court approval. Because of the uncertainties inherent in litigation, the Company
cannot predict whether the outcome will have a material adverse affect.
F. On April 29, 2003, Leasecomm was served with a Complaint filed in the
Orange County Superior Court for the State of California. In that Complaint,
Maria J. Smith purports to bring a claim against Leasecomm and two other
defendants (Galaxy Mall, Inc. and Electronic Commerce International, Inc.) for
unfair business practices and competition under California Business and
Professions Code section 17200 et seq. The essence of the claim is that Smith
and others who are similarly situated were defrauded in connection with their
acquisition of certain licenses that were financed by Leasecomm. In May 2003,
Leasecomm filed a motion to stay the action in favor of a Massachusetts forum
based on a forum selection clause contained in plaintiff's lease agreement with
Leasecomm. After filing the motion, Leasecomm entered into settlement
negotiations with plaintiff's counsel to explore the possibility of resolving
the matter on a class wide basis without the need for further litigation
(meaning the settlement would, if accepted, apply not only to the named
plaintiff but to others similarly situated). The parties have signed a
stipulation setting forth the terms of their agreement and the Court has
preliminarily approved the settlement, approved the form of notice to class
members and has set a final approval hearing for October 15, 2004. The
settlement must receive final approval to become effective. Because of the
uncertainties inherent in litigation, the Company cannot predict whether the
outcome will have a material adverse affect.
G. In October 2003, the Company was served with a purported class action
complaint which was filed in the United States District Court for the District
of Massachusetts alleging violations of federal securities law. The purported
class would consist of all persons who purchased Company securities between
February 5, 1999 and October 30, 2002. The Complaint asserts that during this
period the Company made a series of materially false or
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misleading statements about the Company's business, prospects and operations,
including with respect to certain lease provisions, the Company's course of
dealings with its vendor/dealers, and the Company's reserves for credit losses.
In April 2004, an Amended Class Action Complaint was filed which added
additional defendants and expanded upon the prior allegations with respect to
the Company. No motion or answer has been filed in response to the Complaint.
Because of the uncertainties inherent in litigation, the Company cannot predict
whether the outcome will have a material adverse effect.
H. In February 2004, a purported class action was filed in Superior Court
in Massachusetts against Leasecomm, a dealer, and a party purportedly related to
the dealer. The class sought to be certified is a nationwide class who signed
lease agreements identical to, or substantially similar to, the plaintiff's
lease agreement with Leasecomm, and covering the same product. The Complaint
asserts claims for declaratory judgment, absence of consideration,
unconscionability, and violation of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A,
Section 11. The claims concern the validity, enforceability, and alleged
unconscionability of the lease of a product which enabled a merchant to process
credit card payments. The Complaint seeks rescission of lease agreements with
Leasecomm, restitution, multiple damages and attorneys fees under Chapter 93A,
and injunctive relief. The Company has filed a Motion to Dismiss the Complaint.
Because of the uncertainties inherent in litigation the Company cannot predict
whether the outcome will have a material adverse effect.
I. In February 2003, Leasecomm received a Civil Investigative Demand
("CID") from the Office of the Attorney General, State of Washington, to which
it has responded. The CID concerns an investigation of monitoring agreements
between Priority One, Inc. and various State of Washington consumers, as to
which Leasecomm appears to be the assignee of the right to receive monthly
payments and monitoring agreements between former Priority One, Inc. customers
and security monitoring companies. Since the investigation is in process, and no
legal action has been commenced against Leasecomm, the Company can not predict
whether the outcome will have a material adverse affect.
J. On June 21, 2004, Leasecomm was named as defendant in a punitive class
action complaint filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court for the State of
California. In that Complaint, styled as Margarita Hinojosa, et al. v. Leasecomm
Corporation, case no. BC317371, plaintiffs purport to bring claims against
Leasecomm on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated for fraud,
unfair business practices under California Business & Professions Code section
17200 et seq., false advertising under California Business & Professions Code
section 17500 et seq. and violations of various California consumer protection
statutes. The essence of the claim is that plaintiffs and others who are
similarly situated were defrauded in connection with their acquisition of credit
card swipe machines that were financed by Leasecomm and which plaintiffs claim
they intended to use to add value to telephone calling cards that could be used
for their personal use or resale to others. During negotiations with plaintiffs'
counsel prior to the filing of the Complaint, Leasecomm reached a proposed class
action settlement of all claims. Immediately following the filing of the
Complaint, plaintiffs filed a motion for preliminary approval of the proposed
class action settlement, certification of a settlement class, approval of class
notice and the setting of a final approval hearing. The settlement will require
final Court approval to become effective. Because of the uncertainties inherent
in litigation, the Company cannot predict whether the outcome will have a
material adverse affect.
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ITEM 2 RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
(c) On June 10, 2004, the Company issued warrants to purchase an aggregate
of 100,000 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $6.00
per share and expiring on June 10, 2007. The warrants were issued to the lender
in the Company's new $8.0 million credit line. The exemption from registration
relied on by the Company was Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. All
investors were accredited investors and the offering otherwise met the
requirements of Regulation D under the Securities Act.
On June 10, 2004, the Company issued warrants to purchase In connection
with the issuance of the above subordinated note, the Company issued warrants to
purchase 110,657 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of
$2.00 per share and 191,685 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise
price of $2.91 per share, both expiring on June 10, 2007. In the event the
lender does not make the second of two installments of the subordinated note
available to TimePayment Corp LLC, the warrants to purchase 27,664 shares of the
Company's common stock at an exercise price of $2.00 per share and 47,939 shares
of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $2.91 per share will be
automatically cancelled. The warrants were issued to the lender in the Company's
new $2.0 million subordinated note agreement. The exemption from registration
relied on by the Company was Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. All
investors were accredited investors and the offering otherwise met the
requirements of Regulation D under the Securities Act.
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ITEM 6 EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits index
10.1 Credit Agreement dated as of June 10, 2004, by and between
TimePayment Corp. LLC and Acorn Capital Group, LLC (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant's Form 8-K filed on
June 15, 2004)
10.2 Note dated June 10, 2004 to Acorn Capital Group, LLC by
TimePayment Corp. LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2
of the Registrant's Form 8-K filed on June 15, 2004)
10.3 Conditional Guaranty dated June 10, 2004, by MicroFinancial
Incorporated and Leasecomm Corporation in favor of Acorn Capital
Group, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the
Registrant's Form 8-K filed on June 15, 2004)
10.4 Pledge and Security Agreement dated June 10, 2004 by TimePayment
Corp. LLC in favor of Acorn Capital Group, LLC (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Registrant's Form 8-K filed on
June 15, 2004)
10.5 Conditional Pledge and Security Agreement dated June 10, 2004 by
MicroFinancial Incorporated and Leasecomm Corporation in favor of
Acorn Capital Group, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.5 of the Registrant's Form 8-K filed on June 15, 2004)
10.6 Note Purchase Agreement dated as of June 10, 2004, by and between
TimePayment Corp. LLC and Ampac Capital Solutions, LLC
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Registrant's
Form 8-K filed on June 15, 2004)
10.7 Subordinated Promissory Note dated June 10, 2004, to Ampac Capital
Solutions, LLC by TimePayment Corp. LLC (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.7 of the Registrant's Form 8-K filed on June 15,
2004)
10.8 Subordinated Conditional Guaranty dated June 10, 2004, by
MicroFinancial Incorporated in favor of Ampac Capital Solutions,
LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Registrant's
Form 8-K filed on June 15, 2004)
10.9 Warrant Certificate to purchase 100,000 shares of Common Stock,
dated June 10, 2004 issued to Acorn Capital Group, LLC by
MicroFinancial Incorporated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.9 of the Registrant's Form 8-K filed on June 15, 2004)
10.10 Warrant Certificate to purchase up to 191,685 shares of Common
Stock, dated June 10, 2004 issued to Ampac Capital Solutions, LLC
by MicroFinancial Incorporated (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.10 of the Registrant's Form 8-K filed on June 15, 2004)
10.11 Warrant Certificate to purchase up to 110,657 shares of Common
Stock, dated June 10, 2004 issued to Ampac Capital Solutions, LLC
by MicroFinancial Incorporated (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.11 of the Registrant's Form 8-K filed on June 15, 2004)
10.12 Registration Rights Agreement dated June 10, 2004 by and among
MicroFinancial Incorporated, Acorn Capital Group, LLC and Ampac
Capital Solutions, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12
of the Registrant's Form 8-K filed on June 15, 2004)
31.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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* Filed herewith
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
A form 8-K was furnished on April 29, 2004, to announce the results for
the first quarter ended March 31, 2004.
A form 8-K was filed on May 28, 2004, to announce the change in
MicroFinancial's Certifying Accountants.
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(b) Reports on Form 8-K (continued)
A form 8-K was furnished on June 4, 2004, to announce that the Company
continues to reduce its outstanding debt obligations.
A form 8-K was filed on June 15, 2004 to announce that on June 10, 2004,
TimePayment Corp. LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, signed a
$8 million credit agreement with Acorn Capital Group, LLC and a $2
million note purchase agreement with Ampac Capital Solutions, LLC.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
MicroFinancial Incorporated
By: /s/ Richard F. Latour
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President and Chief Executive Officer
By: /s/ James R. Jackson Jr.
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Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: August 13, 2004
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