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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarter Ended January 31, 2001
Commission file number 1-12006
FINANCIAL FEDERAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada 88-0244792
(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
733 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)
(212) 599-8000
(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(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
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At March 1, 2001, 16,462,631 shares of Registrant's common stock, $.50 par
value, were outstanding.
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FINANCIAL FEDERAL CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended January 31, 2001
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I - Financial Information Page No.
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Item 1 Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheet at January 31, 2001 (unaudited)
and July 31, 2000 (audited) 3
Consolidated Statement of Operations and Retained Earnings
for the three and six months ended January 31, 2001 and
2000 (unaudited) 4
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months
ended January 31, 2001 and 2000 (unaudited) 5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6-7
Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Operations and
Financial Condition 7-10
Part II - Other Information
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Item 2 Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds 10
Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 10
Item 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 11
Signatures 12
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FINANCIAL FEDERAL CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Dollars in Thousands)
January 31, July 31,
2001 * 2000
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ASSETS
Finance receivables $1,234,365 $1,137,135
Allowance for possible losses (20,462) (19,048)
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Finance receivables - net 1,213,903 1,118,087
Cash 6,323 6,068
Other assets 3,608 3,630
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TOTAL ASSETS $1,223,834 $1,127,785
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LIABILITIES
Senior debt:
Long-term ($48,911 at January 31, 2001 and $37,073 at July 31, 2000
due to related parties) $561,237 $608,662
Short-term 318,815 182,686
Subordinated debt ($4,681 at January 31, 2001 and July 31, 2000 due to
related parties) 93,490 93,490
Accrued interest, taxes and other liabilities 32,118 43,555
Deferred income taxes 29,369 26,969
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Total liabilities 1,035,029 955,362
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock - $1 par value, authorized 5,000,000 shares, none issued
Common stock - $.50 par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares; shares
issued: 16,458,861 (net of 136,961 treasury shares) at January 31,
2001 and 14,958,379 at July 31, 2000 8,229 7,479
Additional paid-in capital 61,970 58,785
Warrants - issued and outstanding 1,606,500 at July 31, 2000 29
Retained earnings 118,606 106,130
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Total stockholders' equity 188,805 172,423
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $1,223,834 $1,127,785
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* Unaudited
The notes to consolidated financial statements are made a part hereof.
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FINANCIAL FEDERAL CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
AND RETAINED EARNINGS *
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Three months ended Six months ended
January 31, January 31,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Finance income $34,760 $26,667 $67,853 $52,087
Interest expense 16,970 12,542 33,095 24,184
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Finance income before provision for possible
losses on finance receivables 17,790 14,125 34,758 27,903
Provision for possible losses on finance receivables 1,100 550 2,250 1,225
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Net finance income 16,690 13,575 32,508 26,678
Gain on debt retirement 385 385
Salaries and other expenses (4,044) (2,965) (7,964) (5,874)
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Earnings before income taxes 12,646 10,995 24,544 21,189
Provision for income taxes 4,916 4,248 9,542 8,202
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NET EARNINGS 7,730 6,747 15,002 12,987
Retained earnings - beginning of period 113,402 85,648 106,130 79,408
Aquisition of treasury shares (2,526) (2,526)
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RETAINED EARNINGS - END OF PERIOD $118,606 $92,395 $118,606 $92,395
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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
Diluted $0.43 $0.38 $0.84 $0.74
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Basic $0.49 $0.45 $0.98 $0.87
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* Unaudited
The notes to consolidated financial statements are made a part hereof.
FINANCIAL FEDERAL CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS *
(Dollars in Thousands)
Six Months Ended January 31, 2001 2000
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings $15,002 $12,987
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Provision for possible losses on finance receivables 2,250 1,225
Depreciation and amortization 4,176 3,569
Deferred income taxes 2,400 2,400
Gain on debt retirement (385)
Decrease in other assets 60 324
(Decrease) in accrued interest, taxes and other liabilities (11,437) (360)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 12,451 19,760
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Finance receivables:
Originated (343,777) (336,198)
Collected 241,705 266,267
Other (208) (187)
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Net cash (used in) investing activities (102,280) (70,118)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Commercial paper:
Maturities 90 days or less - net proceeds (repayments) (232,216) 50,901
Maturities greater than 90 days:
Proceeds 108,430 39,841
Repayments (82,195) (59,774)
Bank borrowings - net proceeds (repayments) 267,110 (34,670)
Proceeds from senior term notes 63,000 50,000
Repayments of senior term notes (35,000)
Repurchases of convertible subordinated notes (1,915)
Variable rate senior term notes - net proceeds (repayments) (425) 6,001
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 219 204
Proceeds from exercise of warrants 1,114
Other 47
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Net cash provided by financing activities 90,084 50,588
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NET INCREASE IN CASH 255 230
Cash - beginning of period 6,068 5,544
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CASH - END OF PERIOD $6,323 $5,774
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest paid $30,973 $22,875
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Income taxes paid $9,510 $5,180
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* Unaudited
The notes to consolidated financial statements are made a part hereof.
FINANCIAL FEDERAL CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
In the opinion of the management of Financial Federal Corporation and
Subsidiaries (the "Company"), the accompanying unaudited consolidated
financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal
recurring items) necessary to present fairly the financial position at January
31, 2001 and the results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the
three and six month periods ended January 31, 2001 and 2000. These condensed
consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements and note disclosures included in the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2000. The
consolidated results of operations for the three and six month periods ended
January 31, 2001 and 2000 are not necessarily indicative of the results for
the respective full years.
NOTE 2 - DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
The Company is an independent financial services company providing
collateralized lending, financing and leasing services nationwide to primarily
middle-market commercial enterprises representing diverse industries such as
general construction, road and infrastructure construction and repair,
manufacturing, transportation and waste disposal. The Company lends against,
finances and leases a wide range of revenue-producing equipment such as
cranes, earth movers, machine tools, personnel lifts, trailers and trucks.
NOTE 3 - EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Earnings per common share was calculated as follows (in thousands, except per
share amounts):
Three months ended Six months ended
January 31, January 31,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net earnings (used for basic earnings per share) $7,730 $6,747 $15,002 $12,987
Effect of convertible securities 722 749 1,452 1,511
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Adjusted net earnings (used for diluted earnings
per share) $8,452 $7,496 $16,454 $14,498
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Weighted average common shares outstanding
(used for basic earnings per share) 15,656 14,865 15,309 14,863
Effect of dilutive securities:
Convertible subordinated notes 3,024 3,147 3,024 3,157
Warrants 760 1,382 1,076 1,383
Stock options 301 243 255 244
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Adjusted weighted average common shares and
assumed conversions (used for diluted
earnings per share) 19,741 19,637 19,664 19,647
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Net earnings per common share - Diluted $0.43 $0.38 $0.84 $0.74
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Net earnings per common share - Basic $0.49 $0.45 $0.98 $0.87
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NOTE 4 - SENIOR DEBT
At January 31, 2001, the Company had $477.0 million of committed unsecured
revolving credit facilities with various banks including $192.0 million that
expire after January 31, 2002 and $285.0 million that expire before January
31, 2002. Long-term senior debt of $561.2 million at January 31, 2001
comprised $122.0 million of borrowings under credit facilities that expire
after January 31, 2002, $70.0 million of borrowings under credit facilities
that expire before January 31, 2002 that were supported by credit facilities
that expire after January 31, 2001 and $369.2 million of term notes payable.
In September 2000, the Company established a $200.0 million Medium Term Note
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Program and, in October 2000, issued $38.0 million of 8.5% fixed rate term
notes thereunder that mature in May 2003.
NOTE 5 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
In December 2000, the Company and the majority of the warrant holders amended
the warrant agreements to purchase the Company's common stock. The amendment
permitted the warrant holders to pay for the exercise of their warrants with
previously owned common stock of the Company in lieu of cash at the holders'
option.
During the quarter ended January 31, 2001, subsequent to the amendment, all of
the Company's 1,606,500 outstanding warrants were exercised. The total
proceeds to the Company were $4.5 million (1,125,000 warrants at an exercise
price of $2.83 per warrant and 481,500 warrants at an exercise price of $2.72
per warrant). The Company received $1.1 million and 136,961 shares of its
common stock at an average market value of $24.70 per share. As a result of
receiving 136,961 shares, the amount available under the Company's Stock and
Convertible Debenture Repurchase Program decreased to $6.6 million at January
31, 2001.
At January 31, 2001, the Company held the 136,961 shares in treasury.
NOTE 6 - RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In August 2000, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities" and SFAS No. 138, "Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments
and Certain Hedging Activities." These Statements require the fair value of
derivatives to be recorded as assets or liabilities. Gains or losses
resulting from changes in the fair values of derivatives are accounted for
depending on the purpose of the derivatives and whether they qualify for hedge
accounting treatment. The adoption of SFAS 133 and SFAS 138 did not have a
material effect on the Company's earnings or financial position.
PART I
Item 2
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Comparison of three months ended January 31, 2001 to three months ended
January 31, 2000
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Finance income increased by 30% to $34.8 million in the second quarter of
fiscal 2001 from $26.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2000. The
increase was primarily due to the 22%, or $217 million, increase in average
finance receivables outstanding to $1.214 billion in the second quarter of
fiscal 2001 from $997 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2000 and higher
yields on new receivables and on variable rate receivables resulting from
recent increases in market interest rates through December 2000. Finance
receivables booked in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 and fiscal 2000 were
$171 million and $161 million, respectively.
Interest expense, incurred on borrowings used to fund finance receivables,
increased by 35% to $17.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 from
$12.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2000. The increase was
primarily due to the 22% increase in average debt outstanding in the second
quarter of fiscal 2001 from the second quarter of fiscal 2000, higher rates
incurred on short term and variable rate debt resulting from higher average
market interest rates in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 from the second
quarter of fiscal 2000 and recent issuances of additional term debt.
Finance income before provision for possible losses on finance receivables
increased by 26% to $17.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 from
$14.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2000. Finance income before
provision for possible losses expressed as an annualized percentage of average
finance receivables outstanding ("net interest margin") was 5.8% in the second
quarter of fiscal 2001 compared to 5.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2000.
Subsequent to December 2000, market interest rates have been declining.
Since approximately 90% of the Company's finance receivables are fixed rate
and approximately 50% of the Company's debt is scheduled to reprice in the
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third quarter of fiscal 2001, a decline in market interest rates could have a
positive impact on the Company's net interest margin beginning in the third
quarter of fiscal 2001.
The provision for possible losses on finance receivables increased by 100% to
$1.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 from $550,000 in the second
quarter of fiscal 2000. The provision for possible losses is determined by
the amount required to increase the allowance for possible losses to a level
that management considers appropriate. The allowance for possible losses was
$20.5 million, or 1.66% of finance receivables at January 31, 2001, compared
to $19.0 million, or 1.68% of finance receivables, at July 31, 2000 and $17.3
million, or 1.70% of finance receivables, at January 31, 2000. The allowance
is periodically reviewed by the Company's management and is estimated based on
total finance receivables, net credit losses incurred and management's current
assessment of the risks inherent in the Company's finance receivables from
national and regional economic conditions, industry conditions,
concentrations, the financial condition of counterparties and other factors.
Future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in these
factors.
Net credit losses (write-downs of finance receivables less subsequent
recoveries) were $490,000 and $84,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 and
2000, respectively. Net credit losses expressed as an annualized percentage
of average finance receivables outstanding ("loss ratio") was 0.16% and 0.03%
in the second quarter of 2001 and 2000, respectively. Non-performing finance
receivables were $23.7 million, or 1.9% of total finance receivables, at
January 31, 2001, compared to $16.2 million, or 1.4% of total finance
receivables, at July 31, 2000 and $12.1 million, or 1.2% of total finance
receivables, at January 31, 2000. Delinquent finance receivables (receivables
with a contractual payment more than 60 days past due) were $23.4 million, or
1.9% of total finance receivables, at January 31, 2001, compared to $17.3
million, or 1.5% of total finance receivables, at July 31, 2000 and $12.8
million, or 1.3% of total finance receivables, at January 31, 2000. The
Company's non-performing and delinquent finance receivables and net credit
losses have been increasing, and may continue to do so, although their current
and expected levels are within industry standards.
Salaries and other expenses increased by 36% to $4.0 million in the second
quarter of fiscal 2001 from $3.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2000.
The increase was primarily due to the increase in the number of marketing and
administrative employees, salary increases and the opening of the Company's
sixth full service operations center in Atlanta, Georgia in February 2000.
Net earnings increased by 15% to $7.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal
2001 from $6.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2000. Diluted earnings
per share increased by 13% to $0.43 per share in the second quarter of fiscal
2001 from $0.38 per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2000 and basic
earnings per share increased by 9% to $0.49 per share in the second quarter of
fiscal 2001 from $0.45 per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2000. The
increase in diluted earnings per share was lower than the increase in net
earnings primarily due to the effect that the convertible subordinated notes
have on the diluted earnings per share calculation. The increase in basic
earnings per share was lower than the increase in net earnings primarily due
to the increase in the number of outstanding shares of the Company's common
stock resulting from the exercise of the Company's 1,606,500 warrants in the
second quarter of fiscal 2001.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2000, the Company repurchased $2.3 million
principal amount of its convertible subordinated notes for $1.9 million.
Excluding the net after tax gain on this retirement of debt, net earnings
increased by 19%, diluted earnings per share increased by 16% and basic
earnings per share increased by 11% in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 from
the second quarter of fiscal 2000.
Comparison of six months ended January 31, 2001 to six months ended January
31, 2000
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Finance income increased by 30% to $67.9 million in the first half of fiscal
2001 from $52.1 million in the first half of fiscal 2000. The increase was
primarily due to the 21%, or $210 million, increase in average finance
receivables outstanding to $1.190 billion in the first half of fiscal 2001
from $980 million in the first half of fiscal 2000 and higher yields on new
receivables and on variable rate receivables resulting from recent increases
in market interest rates through December 2000. Finance receivables booked in
the first half of fiscal 2001 and fiscal 2000 were $344 million and $336
million, respectively.
Interest expense, incurred on borrowings used to fund finance receivables,
increased by 37% to $33.1 million in the first half of fiscal 2001 from $24.2
million in the first half of fiscal 2000. The increase was primarily due to
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the 22% increase in average debt outstanding in the first half of fiscal 2001
from the first half of fiscal 2000, higher rates incurred on short term and
variable rate debt resulting from higher average market interest rates in the
first half of fiscal 2001 from the first half of fiscal 2000 and recent
issuances of additional term debt.
Finance income before provision for possible losses on finance receivables
increased by 25% to $34.8 million in the first half of fiscal 2001 from $27.9
million in the first half of fiscal 2000. The net interest margin was 5.8% in
the first half of fiscal 2001 compared to 5.7% in the first half of fiscal
2000.
The provision for possible losses on finance receivables increased by 84% to
$2.3 million in the first half of fiscal 2001 from $1.2 million in the first
half of fiscal 2000. Net credit losses were $836,000 and $154,000 in the
first half of fiscal 2001 and 2000, respectively. The loss ratio was 0.14%
and 0.03% in the first half of 2001 and 2000, respectively.
Salaries and other expenses increased by 36% to $8.0 million in the first half
of fiscal 2001 from $5.9 million in the first half of fiscal 2000. The
increase was primarily due to the increase in the number of marketing and
administrative employees, salary increases and the opening of the Company's
sixth full service operations center in Atlanta, Georgia in February 2000.
Net earnings increased by 16% to $15.0 million in the first half of fiscal
2001 from $13.0 million in the first half of fiscal 2000. Diluted earnings
per share increased by 14% to $0.84 per share in the first half of fiscal 2001
from $0.74 per share in the first half of fiscal 2000 and basic earnings per
share increased by 13% to $0.98 per share in the first half of fiscal 2001
from $0.87 per share in the first half of fiscal 2000. The increase in
diluted earnings per share was lower than the increase in net earnings
primarily due to the effect that the convertible subordinated notes have on
the diluted earnings per share calculation. The increase in basic earnings
per share was lower than the increase in net earnings primarily due to the
increase in the number of outstanding shares of the Company's common stock
resulting from the exercise of the Company's 1,606,5000 warrants in the second
quarter of fiscal 2001.
In the first half of fiscal 2000, the Company repurchased $2.3 million
principal amount of its convertible subordinated notes for $1.9 million.
Excluding the net after tax gain on this retirement of debt, net earnings
increased by 18%, diluted earnings per share increased by 15% and basic
earnings per share increased by 14% in the first half of fiscal 2001 from the
first half of fiscal 2000.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company is dependent upon the continued availability of funds to originate
or acquire finance receivables and to purchase portfolios of finance
receivables. The Company may obtain required funds from a variety of sources,
including operating cash flow, dealer placed and directly issued commercial
paper, borrowings under committed unsecured revolving credit facilities,
private and public issuances of term debt and securitizations, and sales of
common and preferred equity. Management believes, but cannot assure, that the
Company has available sufficient liquidity to support its future operations.
The Company issues investment grade commercial paper directly and through a
$350.0 million program with recognized dealers. Commercial paper outstanding
at January 31, 2001 was $129.9 million; a decrease of $206 million from the
amount outstanding at July 31, 2000. During the second quarter of fiscal
2001, the Company increased its borrowings under committed unsecured revolving
bank credit facilities and reduced its outstanding commercial paper in order
to lower borrowing costs and vary maturities using LIBOR-based bank
borrowings. The Company's commercial paper is unsecured and matures within
270 days. Increases in commercial paper are generally offset by decreases in
bank and other borrowings, and vice versa. The Company's current policy is to
maintain committed revolving credit facilities from banks so that the
aggregate amount available thereunder exceeds commercial paper outstanding.
At January 31, 2001, the Company had $477.0 million of committed unsecured
revolving credit facilities with various banks including $192.0 million that
expire after one year and $285.0 million that expire within one year. At
January 31, 2001, the Company had $122.0 million of borrowings outstanding
under credit facilities expiring after one year and $189.0 million of
borrowings outstanding under credit facilities expiring within one year.
In September 2000, the Company established a $200.0 million Medium Term Note
Program and, in October 2000, issued $38.0 million of 8.5% fixed rate term
notes thereunder that mature in May 2003.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this document including the words or phrases "can be,"
"expects," "may affect," "may depend," "believes," "estimate," "project,"
"could," and similar words and phrases constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933
and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-
looking statements are subject to various known and unknown risks and
uncertainties and the Company cautions you that any forward-looking
information provided by or on its behalf is not a guarantee of future
performance. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those
anticipated by such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors,
some of which are beyond the Company's control, including, without limitation,
(i) the ability to obtain funding on acceptable terms, (ii) changes in the
risks inherent in the Company's receivables portfolio and the adequacy of the
Company's reserves, (iii) changes in market interest rates, (iv) changes in
economic, financial, and market conditions, (v) changes in competitive
conditions and (vi) the loss of key executives or personnel. Forward-looking
statements apply only as of the date made and the Company is not required to
update forward-looking statements for subsequent or unanticipated events or
circumstances.
PART II
Item 2
CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
In December 2000 and January 2001, holders of 1,125,000 warrants originally
issued to the Company's original stockholders in 1989 and holders of 481,500
warrants originally issued to certain officers of the Company in 1991
exercised their rights to acquire 1,606,500 shares of the Company's common
stock. The total proceeds to the Company were $4.5 million (1,125,000
warrants at an exercise price of $2.83 per warrant and 481,500 warrants at an
exercise price of $2.72 per warrant). The Company received $1.1 million and
136,961 shares of its common stock at an average market value of $24.70 per
share. The Company used the proceeds of $1.1 million to repay short term debt
and the Company is holding the 136,961 shares in treasury.
Item 4
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
At the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on December 12, 2000, the
following matters were voted upon:
The following nominees were elected to the Board of Directors:
Number of Votes
Nominee For Withheld
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Lawrence B. Fisher 13,365,800 107,077
William C. MacMillen, Jr. 13,416,485 56,392
Bernard G. Palitz 13,354,961 117,916
Clarence Y. Palitz, Jr. * 13,365,496 107,381
Michael C. Palitz 11,841,799 1,631,078
Thomas F. Robards 13,417,274 55,603
Paul R. Sinsheimer 11,955,814 1,517,063
H. E. Timanus, Jr. 13,417,274 55,603
* Clarence Y. Palitz, Jr. passed away November 23, 2000.
The appointment of Arthur Andersen LLP as the independent public accounting
firm to audit the Company's financial statements for the fiscal year ending
July 31, 2001 was ratified by a vote of 13,441,849 shares for, 28,875 shares
against and 2,153 shares abstained.
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Item 6
EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits:
4.14 Form of Second Amendment of Warrant to purchase Common Stock
issued by the Registrant to stockholders in connection with
its initial capitalization
4.15 Form of First Amendment of Warrant to purchase Common Stock
issued by the Registrant to certain of its officers
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
The Company filed a report on Form 8-K dated November 23, 2000
reporting, under Item 5, the announcement of the passing away of
its Chairman Clarence Y. Palitz, Jr. on November 23, 2000.
The Company filed a report on Form 8-K/A dated October 19, 2000
reporting, under Item 4, the announcement of the appointment of
Arthur Andersen LLP as the Company's independent auditors.
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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.
FINANCIAL FEDERAL CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
By: /s/ Steven F. Groth
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Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
By: /s/ David H. Hamm
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Controller and Assistant
Treasurer (Principal
Accounting Officer)
March 9, 2001
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(Date)
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Exhibits
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4.14 Form of Second Amendment of Warrant to purchase Common Stock
issued by the Registrant to stockholders in connection with its
initial capitalization
4.15 Form of First Amendment of Warrant to purchase Common Stock issued
by the Registrant to certain of its officers
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