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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008
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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)
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Massachusetts
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04-2962824 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
incorporation or organization) |
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10 M Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801
(Address of principal executive offices)
(781) 994-4800
(Registrants 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. þ Yes o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large
accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Large accelerated filer o
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Accelerated filer o
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Non-accelerated filer o
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Smaller reporting company
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act). o Yes þ No
As of July 31, 2008, 14,019,507 shares of the registrants common stock were outstanding.
MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
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June 30, |
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December 31, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
5,387 |
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$ |
7,080 |
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Restricted cash |
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570 |
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561 |
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Net investment in leases: |
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Receivables due in installments |
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123,618 |
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92,314 |
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Estimated residual value |
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13,117 |
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9,814 |
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Initial direct costs |
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997 |
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729 |
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Less: |
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Advance
lease payments and deposits |
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(572 |
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(219 |
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Unearned income |
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(45,234 |
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(35,369 |
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Allowance
for credit losses |
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(9,499 |
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(5,722 |
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Net investment in leases |
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82,427 |
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61,547 |
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Investment in service contracts, net |
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90 |
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203 |
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Investment in rental contracts, net |
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117 |
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106 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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850 |
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782 |
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Other assets |
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842 |
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703 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
90,283 |
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$ |
70,982 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Notes payable |
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$ |
21,377 |
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$ |
6,531 |
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Accounts payable |
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1,247 |
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1,350 |
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Capital lease obligation |
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150 |
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Dividends payable |
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698 |
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Other liabilities |
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1,419 |
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801 |
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Income taxes payable |
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378 |
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228 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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1,980 |
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546 |
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Total liabilities |
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26,551 |
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10,154 |
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Stockholders equity: |
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Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized;
no shares issued at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 |
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Common stock, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized;
13,987,528 and 13,960,778 shares issued at June 30, 2008 and December
31, 2007, respectively |
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140 |
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140 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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45,586 |
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45,412 |
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Retained earnings |
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18,006 |
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15,276 |
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Total
stockholders equity |
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63,732 |
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60,828 |
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Total
liabilities and stockholders equity |
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$ |
90,283 |
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$ |
70,982 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
3
MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Revenues: |
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Income on financing leases |
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$ |
5,596 |
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$ |
2,653 |
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$ |
10,536 |
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$ |
4,686 |
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Rental income |
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2,484 |
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3,514 |
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5,236 |
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7,438 |
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Income on service contracts |
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240 |
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329 |
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499 |
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690 |
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Loss and damage waiver fees |
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768 |
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473 |
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1,456 |
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917 |
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Service fees and other |
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532 |
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330 |
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1,080 |
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716 |
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Interest income |
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27 |
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247 |
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87 |
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570 |
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Total revenues |
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9,647 |
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7,546 |
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18,894 |
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15,017 |
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Expenses: |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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3,198 |
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3,158 |
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6,437 |
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6,726 |
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Provision for credit losses |
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3,060 |
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1,677 |
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6,417 |
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3,200 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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230 |
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347 |
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460 |
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810 |
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Interest |
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234 |
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13 |
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386 |
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26 |
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Total expenses |
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6,722 |
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5,195 |
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13,700 |
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10,762 |
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Income before provision for income taxes |
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2,925 |
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2,351 |
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5,194 |
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4,255 |
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Provision for income taxes |
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1,053 |
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902 |
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1,765 |
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1,589 |
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Net income |
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$ |
1,872 |
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$ |
1,449 |
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$ |
3,429 |
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$ |
2,666 |
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Net income per common share basic |
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$ |
0.13 |
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$ |
0.10 |
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$ |
0.25 |
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$ |
0.19 |
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Net income per common share diluted |
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$ |
0.13 |
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$ |
0.10 |
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$ |
0.24 |
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$ |
0.19 |
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Weighted-average shares: |
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Basic |
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13,987,528 |
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13,912,228 |
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13,981,216 |
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13,886,524 |
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Diluted |
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14,137,300 |
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14,129,399 |
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14,151,034 |
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14,101,436 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements
4
MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
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Additional |
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Total |
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Common Stock |
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Paid-in |
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Retained |
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Stockholders |
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Shares |
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Amount |
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Capital |
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Earnings |
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Equity |
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Balance at December 31, 2006 |
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13,811,442 |
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$ |
138 |
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$ |
44,136 |
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$ |
11,862 |
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56,136 |
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Warrant exercises |
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125,000 |
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1 |
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319 |
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320 |
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Purchase and retirement of shares |
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(75,000 |
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(1 |
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(398 |
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(399 |
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Stock issued for accrued compensation |
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77,654 |
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2 |
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307 |
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309 |
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Restricted stock granted |
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11,682 |
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72 |
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72 |
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Stock-based compensation |
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12 |
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12 |
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Conversion of share-based liability
awards
to equity awards |
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932 |
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932 |
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Amortization of unearned compensation |
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10,000 |
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32 |
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32 |
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Common stock dividends ($0.20 per
share) |
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(2,788 |
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(2,788 |
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Net income |
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6,202 |
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6,202 |
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Balance at December 31, 2007 |
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13,960,778 |
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$ |
140 |
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$ |
45,412 |
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$ |
15,276 |
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60,828 |
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Stock issued for accrued compensation |
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23,000 |
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127 |
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127 |
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Stock-based compensation |
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35 |
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35 |
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Amortization of unearned compensation |
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3,750 |
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12 |
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12 |
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Common stock dividends ($0.05 per
share) |
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(699 |
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(699 |
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Net income |
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3,429 |
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3,429 |
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Balance at June 30, 2008 |
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13,987,528 |
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$ |
140 |
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$ |
45,586 |
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$ |
18,006 |
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$ |
63,732 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral
part of the
unaudited
condensed
consolidated
financial
statements
5
MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Six Months Ended |
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June 30, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Cash received from customers |
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$ |
27,866 |
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$ |
19,621 |
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Cash paid to suppliers and employees |
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(7,215 |
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(6,453 |
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Income taxes paid |
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(182 |
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(129 |
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Interest paid |
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(386 |
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(1 |
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Interest received |
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87 |
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570 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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20,170 |
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13,608 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Investment in lease and rental contracts |
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(34,644 |
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(22,431 |
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Investment in direct costs |
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(557 |
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(317 |
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Investment in property and equipment |
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(252 |
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(183 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(35,453 |
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(22,931 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from notes payable |
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37,860 |
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39 |
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Repayment of notes payable |
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(23,014 |
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Increase in restricted cash |
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(9 |
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Proceeds from capital lease obligation |
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163 |
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Repayment of capital lease obligations |
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(13 |
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Proceeds from exercise of common stock warrants |
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41 |
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Payment of dividends |
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(1,397 |
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(1,385 |
) |
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
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13,590 |
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(1,305 |
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
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(1,693 |
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(10,628 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
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7,080 |
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28,737 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
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$ |
5,387 |
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$ |
18,109 |
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Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Net income |
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$ |
3,429 |
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2,666 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities: |
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Amortization of unearned income, net of initial direct costs |
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(10,536 |
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(4,686 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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460 |
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|
810 |
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Provision for credit losses |
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6,417 |
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3,200 |
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Recovery of equipment cost and residual value |
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18,265 |
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9,405 |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
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47 |
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525 |
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Non-cash interest expense (amortization of debt discount) |
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0 |
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24 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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Current taxes payable |
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150 |
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(94 |
) |
Deferred income taxes |
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1,434 |
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1,554 |
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Other assets |
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(139 |
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(14 |
) |
Accounts payable |
|
|
25 |
|
|
|
98 |
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
618 |
|
|
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
$ |
20,170 |
|
|
$ |
13,608 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair market value of stock issued for compensation |
|
$ |
127 |
|
|
$ |
308 |
|
Conversion of share-based liability awards to equity awards |
|
|
|
|
|
|
932 |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements
6
MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
A. Nature of Business
MicroFinancial Incorporated (referred to as MicroFinancial, we, us or our) operates
primarily through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, TimePayment Corp. and Leasecomm Corporation.
TimePayment is a specialized commercial finance company that leases and rents microticket
equipment and provides other financing services. The average amount financed by TimePayment during
2007 was approximately $6,500 compared to the 2008 year to date average of $5,600. Leasecomm
historically financed contracts of approximately $1,900. We primarily source our originations
through a nationwide network of independent equipment vendors, sales organizations, brokers and
other dealer-based origination networks. We fund our operations through cash provided by operating
activities and borrowings under our line of credit.
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, our interim statements do not include all of the information and disclosures required
for our annual financial statements. In the opinion of our 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 our consolidated financial statements and notes included in our
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. The results for the six months
ended June 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full
year ending December 31, 2008.
The balance sheet at December 31, 2007 has been derived from the audited financial statements
included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
Allowance for Credit Losses
We maintain an allowance for credit losses on our investment in leases, service contracts and
rental contracts at an amount that we believe is sufficient to provide adequate protection against
losses in our portfolio. Given the nature of the microticket market and the individual size of
each transaction, we do not have a formal credit review committee to review individual
transactions. Rather, we have developed a sophisticated, risk-adjusted pricing model and have
automated the credit scoring, approval and collection processes. We believe that with the proper
risk-adjusted pricing model, we can grant credit to a wide range of applicants provided we have
priced appropriately for the associated risk. As a result of approving a wide range of credits, we
experience a relatively high level of delinquency and write-offs in our portfolio. We periodically
review the credit scoring and approval process to ensure that the automated system is making
appropriate credit decisions. Given the nature of the microticket market and the individual size
of each transaction, we do not evaluate transactions individually for the purpose of developing and
determining the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses. Contracts in our portfolio are not
re-graded subsequent to the initial extension of credit and the allowance is not allocated to
specific contracts. Rather, we view the contracts as having common characteristics and maintain a
general allowance against our entire portfolio utilizing historical collection statistics and an
assessment of current credit risk in the portfolio as the basis for the amount.
We have adopted a consistent, systematic procedure for establishing and maintaining an
appropriate allowance for credit losses for our microticket transactions. We estimate the
likelihood of credit losses net of recoveries in the portfolio at each reporting period based upon
a combination of the lessees bureau reported credit score at lease inception and the current
delinquency status of the account. In addition to these elements, we also consider other relevant
factors including general economic trends, trends in delinquencies and credit losses, static pool
analyses of our portfolio, trends in recoveries made on charged off accounts, and other relevant
factors which might affect the performance of our portfolio. This combination of historical
experience, credit scores, delinquency levels, trends in
7
MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
credit losses, and the review of current factors provide the basis for our analysis of the
adequacy of the allowance for credit losses. We take charge-offs against our receivables when such
receivables are deemed uncollectible. In general a receivable is deemed uncollectible when it is
360 days past due where no contact has been made with the lessee
for 12 months or, if earlier, when other
adverse events occur with respect to an account. Historically, the typical monthly payment under our microticket leases has
been small and as a result, our experience is that lessees will pay past due amounts later in the
process because of the small amount necessary to bring an account current.
A summary of the activity in our allowance for credit losses is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Allowance for credit losses, beginning |
|
$ |
5,722 |
|
|
$ |
5,223 |
|
Provision for credit losses |
|
|
6,417 |
|
|
|
3,200 |
|
Charge-offs |
|
|
(4,801 |
) |
|
|
(5,986 |
) |
Recoveries |
|
|
2,161 |
|
|
|
2,447 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance for credit losses, ending |
|
$ |
9,499 |
|
|
$ |
4,884 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income Per Share
Basic net income per common share is computed based on the weighted-average number of common
shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per common share gives effect to all
potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period. The computation of diluted net
income per share does not assume the issuance of common shares that have an antidilutive effect on
net income per common share. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, 1,292,067 options
were excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share because their effect was
antidilutive. For the three months ended June 30, 2007, 1,075,000 options and 100,000 warrants
were excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share because their effect was
antidilutive. For the six months ended June 30, 2007, 1,115,188 options and 100,000 warrants were
excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share because their effect was
antidilutive.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Net income |
|
$ |
1,872 |
|
|
$ |
1,449 |
|
|
$ |
3,429 |
|
|
$ |
2,666 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
|
13,987,528 |
|
|
|
13,912,228 |
|
|
|
13,981,216 |
|
|
|
13,886,524 |
|
Dilutive effect of common stock
options, warrants and restricted stock |
|
|
149,772 |
|
|
|
217,171 |
|
|
|
169,818 |
|
|
|
214,912 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares used in computation of net income
per common share diluted |
|
|
14,137,300 |
|
|
|
14,129,399 |
|
|
|
14,151,034 |
|
|
|
14,101,436 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income per common share basic |
|
$ |
0.13 |
|
|
$ |
0.10 |
|
|
$ |
0.25 |
|
|
$ |
0.19 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income per common share diluted |
|
$ |
0.13 |
|
|
$ |
0.10 |
|
|
$ |
0.24 |
|
|
$ |
0.19 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock-Based Employee Compensation
In February 2008, we granted 10 year options under our 1998 Equity Incentive Plan to our
executive officers to purchase 176,879 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $5.85 per
share. The fair value of these awards was $1.78 per share. The options were valued at the date of
grant using the following assumptions: expected life in
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MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
years of 6.25, annualized volatility of 41.30%, expected dividend yield of 3.70% and a
riskfree interest rate of 2.66%. The options vest over five years beginning on the second
anniversary of the grant date. In February 2007, we granted ten year options to our executive
officers to purchase 40,188 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $5.77 per share. The
fair value of these awards was $2.08 per share. The options were valued at the date of grant using
the following assumptions: expected life in years of 7, annualized volatility of 43.62%, expected
dividend yield of 3.47%, and a risk-free interest rate of 4.62%. The options vest on the fifth
anniversary of their grant date. No options were exercised or cancelled during the six months ended
June 30, 2008.
On February 4, 2004, a new non-employee director was granted 25,000 shares of restricted stock
with a fair value of $3.17 per share. On August 15, 2006, a second new non-employee director was
granted 25,000 shares of restricted stock with a fair value of $3.35 per share. In each case, the
restricted stock vested 20% upon grant and vests 5% on the first day of each quarter after the
grant date. As vesting occurs, compensation expense is recognized. As of June 30, 2008, 38,750
shares were fully vested between these two directors.
Information relating to our outstanding stock options at June 30, 2008 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
|
|
Exercisable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
Intrinsic |
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intrinsic |
|
Price |
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Life (Years) |
|
|
Value |
|
|
|
|
Exercise Price |
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
12.31 |
|
|
|
359,391 |
|
|
|
.66 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
12.31 |
|
|
|
359,391 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
13.54 |
|
|
|
40,609 |
|
|
|
.66 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13.54 |
|
|
|
40,609 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
9.78 |
|
|
|
350,000 |
|
|
|
1.65 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9.78 |
|
|
|
350,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
13.10 |
|
|
|
90,000 |
|
|
|
2.64 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13.10 |
|
|
|
90,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.70 |
|
|
|
235,000 |
|
|
|
3.66 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.70 |
|
|
|
235,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.59 |
|
|
|
167,500 |
|
|
|
4.41 |
|
|
|
348,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
1.59 |
|
|
|
167,500 |
|
|
|
348,000 |
|
|
5.77 |
|
|
|
40,188 |
|
|
|
8.67 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5.77 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5.85 |
|
|
|
176,879 |
|
|
|
9.58 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5.85 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,459,567 |
|
|
|
3.23 |
|
|
$ |
348,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
9.19 |
|
|
|
1,242,500 |
|
|
$ |
348,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, the total share based employee
compensation cost recognized was $24,000 and $133,000, respectively. During the six months ended
June 30, 2008 and 2007, the total share based employee compensation cost recognized was $47,000 and
$525,000, respectively.
For share-based liability awards, we recognize compensation cost equal to the greater of (a)
the grant date fair value or (b) the fair value of the modified liability when it is settled. As a
result of modifications to certain awards in 2005, some awards made under our 1998 Equity Incentive
Plan had been classified as share-based liability awards. As of March 31, 2007, our share-based
liability awards were fully vested. In April 2007, we modified certain exercise features of all
our outstanding share-based liability awards by restricting the settlement methods available to the
option holders and converted these awards to equity awards. As a result of these modifications,
our cumulative share-based compensation liability of $932,000 was reclassified in April 2007 to
additional paid-in capital.
We estimate the fair value of our stock options using a Black-Scholes valuation model,
consistent with the provisions of SFAS 123(R), SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 and our prior
period pro forma disclosures as prescribed by SFAS 123. Key input assumptions used to estimate the
fair value of stock options include the expected option term, volatility of the stock, the
risk-free interest rate and the dividend yield.
The fair values as of April 2007, of the outstanding options classified as liability
instruments under SFAS 123(R) were estimated using expected lives of one to three years, annualized
volatility of 43.43%, an expected dividend yield of 3.64% and a risk free interest rate of 4.58%.
9
MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
The expected life represents the average period of time that the options are expected to be
outstanding given consideration to vesting schedules; annualized volatility is based on historical
volatilities of our common stock; dividend yield represents the current dividend yield expressed as
a constant percentage of our stock price and the risk free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield
curve in effect on the measurement date for periods corresponding to the expected life of the
option. At each subsequent reporting date, we are required to remeasure the fair value of our
share-based liability awards.
C. Notes Payable
On August 2, 2007, we entered into a new three-year $30 million line of credit with Sovereign
Bank based on qualified TimePayment lease receivables. Outstanding borrowings bear interest at
Prime Rate or at a London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 2.75% and are collateralized by
eligible lease contracts and a security interest in all of our other assets. Under the terms of
the facility, loans are Prime Rate Loans, unless we elect LIBOR Loans. If a LIBOR Loan is not
renewed at maturity it automatically converts to a Prime Rate Loan. At June 30, 2008 all of our
loans were Prime Rate Loans. The Prime Rate at June 30, 2008 was 5.0%. The amount available on
our line of credit at June 30, 2008 was $8,623,000. The line of credit has financial covenants that
we must comply with to obtain funding and avoid an event of default. As of June 30, 2008, we were
in compliance with all covenants under the line of credit.
On July 9, 2008 we entered into an amended agreement to increase our line of credit with
Sovereign Bank from $30 million to $60 million. The maturity date of the amended agreement is August 2, 2010.
Prior to obtaining the Sovereign line of credit, on September 29, 2004, we entered into a
three-year senior secured revolving line of credit with CIT Commercial Services, a unit of CIT
Group (CIT), under which we could borrow a maximum of $30 million based upon qualified lease
receivables. Outstanding borrowings bore interest at Prime Rate plus 1.5% or at the 90-day LIBOR
plus 4.0%. On July 20, 2007, by mutual agreement between CIT and us, we paid off and terminated
the CIT line of credit without penalty.
D. Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Matters
We are 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 our results of operation or financial
position.
Lease Commitments
We accept lease applications on a daily basis and, as a result, we have a pipeline of
applications that have been approved, where a lease has not been originated. Our commitment to
lend does not become binding until all of the steps in the lease origination process have been
completed, including the receipt of the lease, supporting documentation and verification with the
lessee. Since we fund on the same day a lease is verified, we have no outstanding commitments to
lend.
E. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Effective January 1, 2008, we adopted the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards
Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Standards (SFAS) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. This
statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands
disclosures about fair value. This statement establishes a fair value hierarchy about the
assumptions used to measure fair value and clarifies assumptions about
10
MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
risk and the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset. The adoption of SFAS No.
157 did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
In February 2007 the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, including an amendment of FASB statement No.
115, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. This statement provides
entities with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value, with the
objective to reduce both the complexity in accounting for financial instruments and the volatility
in earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently. SFAS No. 159 permits
fair value to be used for both the initial and subsequent measurements on a contract-by-contract
election, with changes in fair value to be recognized in earning as those changes occur. SFAS No.
159 also revises provisions of SFAS No. 115 that apply to available-for-sale and trading
securities. Statement No. 159 is effective as of the beginning of fiscal years that begin after
November 15, 2007. We have adopted the provisions under this statement but have chosen not to
apply the provisions to any assets or liabilities.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities an amendment of FASB statement No. 133. This statement applies to all
derivative instruments and related hedge items accounted for under SFAS No. 133. Entities are
required to provide enhanced disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and hedging
activities. Entities are required to provide enhanced disclosures about (a) how and why an entity
uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and related hedge items are accounted
for under Statement 133 and its related interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and
related hedge items affect an entitys financial position, financial performance, and cash flows.
SFAS No. 161 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008.
Management is currently evaluating SFAS No. 161 to determine if it will have a material impact on
the Companys future financial statements.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of General Accepted Accounting
Principles. This statement identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for
selecting the principles to be used in the preparations of financial statements of nongovernmental
entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in
the United States (the GAAP hierarchy). SFAS No. 162 is effective 60 days following the SECs
approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, the Meaning
of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The FASB Board does
not expect this statement will result in a change in current practice.
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ITEM 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Introduction
The following information should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated
financial statements and notes thereto in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report and with
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in
our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
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. We caution that a number of important factors could cause
actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by
us or on our behalf. Such statements contain a number of risks and uncertainties, including but not
limited to: our need for financing in order to originate leases and contracts; our dependence on
point-of-sale authorization systems and expansion into new markets; our significant capital
requirements; risks associated with economic downturns; higher interest rates; intense competition;
changes in our regulatory environment; the availability of qualified personnel, and risks
associated with acquisitions. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements, which reflect our view only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to
publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. We
cannot assure that we will be able to anticipate or respond timely to changes which could adversely
affect our operating results. 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 our common stock. Statements relating to past dividend
payments or our current dividend policy should not be construed as a guarantee that any future
dividends will be paid. For a more complete description of the prominent risks and uncertainties
inherent in our business, see the risk factors included in our most recent Annual Report on Form
10-K and other documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Overview
We are a specialized commercial finance company that provides microticket equipment leasing
and other financing services. The average amount financed by TimePayment during 2007 was
approximately $6,500 compared to the 2008 year to date average of $5,600. Leasecomm historically
financed contracts of approximately $1,900. Our existing portfolio consists of business
equipment leased or rented primarily to small commercial enterprises.
We finance the funding of our leases and contracts primarily through cash on hand and our bank
credit facility. On August 2, 2007, we entered into a new three-year $30 million line of credit
with Sovereign Bank based on qualified TimePayment lease receivables. Outstanding borrowings bear
interest at Prime Rate or at the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 2.75% and are
collateralized by eligible lease contracts and a security interest in all of our other assets.
Under the terms of the facility, loans are Prime Rate Loans, unless we elect LIBOR Loans. If a
LIBOR Loan is not renewed at maturity it automatically coverts to a Prime Rate Loan.
On July 9, 2008 we entered into an amended agreement to increase our line of credit with
Sovereign Bank from $30 million to $60 million. The maturity date of the amended agreement is
August 2, 2010.
In a typical lease transaction, we originate a lease through our nationwide network of
equipment vendors, independent sales organizations and brokers. Upon our approval of a lease
application and verification that the lessee has received the equipment and signed the lease, we
pay the dealer for the cost of the equipment, plus the dealers profit margin. In a typical
transaction for the acquisition of service contracts, a homeowner purchases a security system and
simultaneously signs a contract with the dealer for the monitoring of that system for a monthly
fee. Upon approval of the monitoring application and verification with the homeowner that the
system is installed,
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we purchase the right to the payment stream under that monitoring contract at a negotiated
multiple of the monthly payments from the dealer.
Substantially all leases originated or acquired by us are non-cancelable. During the term of
the lease, we are scheduled to receive payments sufficient to cover our borrowing costs, the cost
of the underlying equipment and provide us with an appropriate profit. We enhance the
profitability of our leases and contracts by charging late fees, prepayment penalties, loss and
damage waiver fees and other service fees, when applicable. Collection fees are imposed based on
our estimate of the costs of collection. We only impose late fees on the first four months of late
payments and are prohibited from imposing compound late fees or from assessing late fees as a
percentage of the total outstanding late payments including outstanding late fees. The loss and
damage waiver fees are charged if a customer fails to provide proof of insurance and are reasonably
related to the cost of replacing the lost or damaged equipment or product. The initial
non-cancelable term of the lease is equal to or less than the equipments estimated economic life
and often provides us with additional revenues based on the residual value of the equipment at the
end of the lease. Initial terms of the leases in our portfolio generally range from 12 to 60
months, with an average initial term of 47 months as of December 31, 2007.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note B to the condensed
consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report and in Note B to the
consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2007 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain accounting policies
are particularly important to the portrayal of our consolidated financial position and results of
operations. These policies require the application of significant judgment by us and as a result,
are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. In applying these policies, we make estimates
and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and
the related disclosures. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience, terms of
existing contracts, observance of trends in the industry, information obtained from dealers and
other sources, and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable and appropriate
under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the
carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual
results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Our critical accounting policies, including revenue recognition, maintaining the allowance for
credit losses, determining provisions for income taxes, and accounting for share-based compensation
are each discussed in more detail in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. We have reviewed and
determined that those policies remain our critical accounting policies and we did not make any
changes in those policies during the six months ended June 30, 2008.
Results of Operations Three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the three months ended June
30, 2007
Revenue
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
Change |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
|
Income on financing leases |
|
$ |
5,596 |
|
|
|
110.9 |
% |
|
$ |
2,653 |
|
Rental income |
|
|
2,484 |
|
|
|
(29.3 |
) |
|
|
3,514 |
|
Income on service contracts |
|
|
240 |
|
|
|
(27.1 |
) |
|
|
329 |
|
Loss and damage waiver fees |
|
|
768 |
|
|
|
62.4 |
|
|
|
473 |
|
Service fees and other income |
|
|
532 |
|
|
|
61.2 |
|
|
|
330 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
27 |
|
|
|
(89.1 |
) |
|
|
247 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
9,647 |
|
|
|
27.8 |
% |
|
$ |
7,546 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Our lease contracts are accounted for as financing leases. At origination, we record 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 and contracts, and rental revenues are recognized as they are earned.
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Total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2008 were $9.6 million, an increase of $2.1
million, or 27.8%, from the three months ended June 30, 2007. The overall increase was due to an
increase of $2.9 million in income on financing leases, an increase of $497,000 in fees and other
income, partially offset by a decrease of $1.0 million in rental income, a decrease of $220,000 in
interest income, and a decrease of $89,000 in income on service contracts. The increase in income
on financing leases is a result of the continued growth in new lease originations. The decline in
rental income is primarily explained by attrition rates in the two sources of rental income. One
source is rental agreements that are originated and cancellable on a monthly basis. The other is
the rental income that is recognized at the end of the lease term when a lessee chooses to keep the
equipment and rents it on a monthly basis. Since we resumed funding in 2004 following an
interruption in our funding sources, we have not originated any new rental contracts and few lease
contracts have been eligible to convert to rental agreements since they have not reached the end of
term. The decrease in interest income is a result of the decrease in cash and cash equivalents on
hand as well as lower rates of investment. In addition we have not funded any new service
contracts since we resumed funding in 2004; therefore this segment of revenue is expected to
continually decline.
Selling, General and Administrative
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
2008 |
|
Change |
|
2007 |
|
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
Selling, general and administrative |
|
$ |
3,198 |
|
|
|
1.3 |
% |
|
$ |
3,158 |
|
As a percent of revenue |
|
|
33.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
41.8 |
% |
Our selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses include costs of maintaining corporate
functions including accounting, finance, collections, legal, human resources, sales and
underwriting, and information systems. SG&A expenses also include service fees and other marketing
costs associated with our portfolio of leases and rental contracts. SG&A expenses increased by
$40,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the three months ended June 30,
2007.
Provision for Credit Losses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
2008 |
|
Change |
|
2007 |
|
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
Provision for credit losses |
|
$ |
3,060 |
|
|
|
82.5 |
% |
|
$ |
1,677 |
|
As a percent of revenue |
|
|
31.7 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
22.2 |
% |
We maintain an allowance for credit losses on our investment in leases, service contracts and
rental contracts at an amount that we believe is sufficient to provide adequate protection against
losses in our portfolio. Our provision for credit losses increased by $1.4 million for the three
months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2007, while net
charge-offs decreased by 16.8% to $1.3 million. The provision was based on providing a general
allowance for leases funded during the period and our analysis of actual and expected losses in our
portfolio. The 90-day delinquent lease payments receivable on an exposure basis increased by
127.1% to $15.9 million at June 30, 2008 compared to
$7.0 million at June 30, 2007. The increase in the
allowance for credit losses reflects both the increased size of our
lease portfolio and increased delinquency levels.
Depreciation and Amortization
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
Change |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
|
Depreciation fixed assets |
|
$ |
96 |
|
|
|
41.2 |
% |
|
$ |
68 |
|
Depreciation rental equipment |
|
|
82 |
|
|
|
(52.3 |
) |
|
|
172 |
|
Amortization service contracts |
|
|
52 |
|
|
|
(51.4 |
) |
|
|
107 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total depreciation and amortization |
|
$ |
230 |
|
|
|
(33.7 |
)% |
|
$ |
347 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As a percent of revenue |
|
|
2.4 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.6 |
% |
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Depreciation and amortization expense consists of depreciation on fixed assets and rental
equipment, and the amortization of service contracts. Fixed assets are recorded at cost and
depreciated over their expected useful lives. Certain rental contracts are originated as a result
of the renewal provisions of our lease agreements where at the end of lease term, the customer may
elect to continue to rent the equipment on a month-to-month basis. The rental equipment is
recorded at its residual value and depreciated over a term of 12 months. This term represents the
estimated life of a previously leased piece of equipment and is based upon our historical
experience. In the event the contract terminates prior to the end of the 12 month period, the
remaining net book value is expensed.
We also offer a rental agreement, which allows the customer, assuming the contract is current
and no event of default exists, to terminate the contract at any time by returning the equipment
and providing us with 30 days notice. These assets are recorded at cost and depreciated over an
estimated life of 36 months. This term is based upon our historical experience. In the event that
the contract terminates prior to the end of the 36 month period, the remaining net book value is
expensed.
Service contracts are recorded at cost and amortized over their estimated life of 84 months.
In a typical service contract acquisition, a homeowner will purchase a home security system and
simultaneously sign a contract with the security dealer for monthly monitoring of the system. The
security dealer will then sell the rights to that monthly payment to us. We perform all of the
processing, billing, collection and administrative work on the service contract. The estimated
life is based upon the expected life of such contracts in the security monitoring industry and our
historical experience. In the event the contract terminates prior to the end of the 84 month term,
the remaining net book value is expensed.
Depreciation expense on rental contracts decreased by $90,000 and amortization of service
contracts decreased by $55,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the three
months ended June 30, 2007. The decreases in depreciation and amortization are due to the decrease
in the overall size of our portfolio of rental equipment and service contracts as well as the fact
that a greater percentage of the assets are fully depreciated. Depreciation and amortization of
property and equipment increased by $28,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008, as compared
to the three months ended June 30, 2007. The increase in depreciation on property and equipment is
a result of office and computer equipment additions.
Interest Expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
2008 |
|
Change |
|
2007 |
|
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
Interest |
|
$ |
234 |
|
|
|
1,700.0 |
% |
|
$ |
13 |
|
As a percent of revenue |
|
|
2.4 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.2 |
% |
We pay interest on borrowings under our senior credit facility. Interest expense increased by
$221,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the three months ended June 30,
2007. This increase resulted primarily from our increased level of borrowings. At June 30, 2008,
we had notes payable of $21,377,000, compared to notes payable of $44,000 at June 30, 2007.
Provision for Income Taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
2008 |
|
Change |
|
2007 |
|
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
Provision for income taxes |
|
$ |
1,053 |
|
|
|
16.7 |
% |
|
$ |
902 |
|
As a percent of revenue |
|
|
10.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
12.0 |
% |
As a percent of income before taxes |
|
|
36.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
38.4 |
% |
The provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities and any necessary
valuation allowance recorded against net deferred tax assets, involves summarizing temporary
differences resulting from the different treatment of items, such as leases, for tax and accounting
purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are recorded on
the balance sheet. We then assess the likelihood that deferred tax assets will be recovered from
future taxable income or tax carry-back availability and to the extent we believe recovery is more
likely than not, a valuation allowance is unnecessary. The provision for income taxes increased by
$151,000 for the
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three months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2007. This
increase resulted primarily from the $574,000 increase in pre-tax income and was partially offset
by a decrease in the effective tax rate from 38.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2007 to
36.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease in the overall effective tax rate is
primarily related to the reduction of nondeductible expenses offset in part by the utilization of
state net operating losses.
As of March 31, 2008, we had a liability of $345,000 for unrecognized tax benefits and a
liability of $145,000 for accrued interest and penalties related to various state income tax
matters. As of June 30, 2008 we had a liability of $328,000 for unrecognized tax benefits and a
liability of $147,000 for accrued interest and penalties. Of these amounts, approximately $309,000
would impact our effective tax rate after a $166,000 federal tax benefit for state income taxes.
The decrease in the unrecognized tax benefits and interest is due to the release of $25,000 of
reserves related to expiration of state statutes of limitations offset by $10,000 in additional
accrued expense. It is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits may
change significantly within the next 12 months; however at this time we are unable to estimate the
change.
Our federal income tax returns are subject to examination for tax years ended on or after
December 31, 2004 and our state income tax returns are subject to examination for tax years ended
on or after December 31, 2002
Other Operating Data
Dealer funding was $17.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $5.5
million or 44.7%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2007. We continue to concentrate on
our business development efforts, which include increasing the size of our vendor base and sourcing
a larger number of applications from those vendors. Receivables due in installments, estimated
residual values, net investment in service contracts and net investment in rental contracts
increased from $125.2 million at March 31, 2008 to $141.2 million at June 30, 2008. Net cash
provided by operating activities increased by $3.8 million, or 51.4%, to $11.2 million during the
three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2007.
Results of Operations Six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the six months ended June 30,
2007
Revenue
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
Change |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
|
Income on financing leases |
|
$ |
10,536 |
|
|
|
124.8 |
% |
|
$ |
4,686 |
|
Rental income |
|
|
5,236 |
|
|
|
(29.6 |
) |
|
|
7,438 |
|
Income on service contracts |
|
|
499 |
|
|
|
(27.7 |
) |
|
|
690 |
|
Loss and damage waiver fees |
|
|
1,456 |
|
|
|
58.8 |
|
|
|
917 |
|
Service fees and other income |
|
|
1,080 |
|
|
|
50.8 |
|
|
|
716 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
87 |
|
|
|
(84.7 |
) |
|
|
570 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
18,894 |
|
|
|
25.8 |
% |
|
$ |
15,017 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Our lease contracts are accounted for as financing leases. At origination, we record 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 and contracts, and rental revenues are recognized as they are earned.
Total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2008 were $18.9 million, an increase of $3.9
million, or 25.8%, from the six months ended June 30, 2007. The overall increase was due to an
increase of $5.9 million in income on financing leases, and a $903,000 increase in fees and other
income partially offset by a decrease of $2.2 million in rental income, a decrease of $483,000 in
interest income and a decrease of $191,000 in income on service contracts. The increase in income
on financing leases is a result of the continued growth in new lease originations. The decline in
rental income is primarily explained by attrition rates in the two sources of rental income. One
source is rental agreements that are originated and cancellable on a monthly basis. The other is
the rental income
16
that is recognized at the end of the lease term when a lessee chooses to keep the equipment
and rents it on a monthly basis. Since we resumed funding in 2004 following an interruption in our
funding sources, we have not originated any new rental contracts, and few lease contracts have been
eligible to convert to rental agreements since they have not reached the end of term. The decrease
in interest income is a direct result of the decrease in cash and cash equivalents on hand as well
as a reduction in the rates of return on invested cash. In addition, we have not funded any new
service contracts since we resumed funding in 2004; therefore this segment of revenue is expected
to continually decline.
Selling, General and Administrative
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
2008 |
|
Change |
|
2007 |
|
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
Selling, general and administrative |
|
$ |
6,437 |
|
|
|
(4.3 |
)% |
|
$ |
6,726 |
|
As a percent of revenue |
|
|
34.1 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
44.8 |
% |
Our selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses include costs of maintaining corporate
functions including accounting, finance, collections, legal, human resources, sales and
underwriting, and information systems. SG&A expenses also include service fees and other marketing
costs associated with our portfolio of leases and rental contracts. SG&A expenses decreased by
$289,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007.
The decrease was primarily driven by reductions in compensation expense of $181,000, and
amortization of debt closing cost of $152,000.
Provision for Credit Losses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
2008 |
|
Change |
|
2007 |
|
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
Provision for credit losses |
|
$ |
6,417 |
|
|
|
100.5 |
% |
|
$ |
3,200 |
|
As a percent of revenue |
|
|
34.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
21.3 |
% |
We maintain an allowance for credit losses on our investment in leases, service contracts and
rental contracts at an amount that we believe is sufficient to provide adequate protection against
losses in our portfolio. Our provision for credit losses increased by $3.2 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007, while net
charge-offs decreased by 25.4% to $2.6 million. The provision was based on providing a general
allowance on leases funded during the period and our analysis of actual and expected losses in our
portfolio. The 90-day delinquent lease payments receivable on an exposure basis increased by
127.1% to $15.9 million at June 30, 2008 compared to
$7.0 million at June 30, 2007. The increase in the
allowance for credit losses reflects both the increased size of our
lease portfolio and increased delinquency levels.
Depreciation and Amortization
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
Change |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
|
Depreciation fixed assets |
|
$ |
184 |
|
|
|
44.9 |
% |
|
$ |
127 |
|
Depreciation rental equipment |
|
|
162 |
|
|
|
(63.4 |
) |
|
|
443 |
|
Amortization service contracts |
|
|
114 |
|
|
|
(52.5 |
) |
|
|
240 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total depreciation and amortization |
|
$ |
460 |
|
|
|
(43.2 |
)% |
|
$ |
810 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As a percent of revenue |
|
|
2.4 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5.4 |
% |
Depreciation and amortization expense consists of depreciation on fixed assets and rental
equipment, and the amortization of service contracts. Fixed assets are recorded at cost and
depreciated over their expected useful lives. Certain rental contracts are originated as a result
of the renewal provisions of our lease agreements where at the end of lease term, the customer may
elect to continue to rent the leased equipment on a month-to-month basis. The rental equipment is
recorded at its residual value and depreciated over a term of 12 months. This term represents the
estimated life of a previously leased piece of equipment and is based upon our historical
experience.
17
In the event the contract terminates prior to the end of the 12 month period, the remaining
net book value is expensed.
We also offer a rental agreement, which allows the customer, assuming the contract is current
and no event of default exists, to terminate the contract at any time by returning the equipment
and providing us with 30 days notice. These assets are recorded at cost and depreciated over an
estimated life of 36 months. This term is based upon our historical experience. In the event that
the contract terminates prior to the end of the 36 month period, the remaining net book value is
expensed.
Service contracts are recorded at cost and amortized over their estimated life of 84 months.
In a typical service contract acquisition, a homeowner will purchase a home security system and
simultaneously sign a contract with the security dealer for monthly monitoring of the system. The
security dealer will then sell the rights to that monthly payment to us. We perform all of the
processing, billing, collection and administrative work on the service contract. The estimated
life is based upon the expected life of such contracts in the security monitoring industry and our
historical experience. In the event the contract terminates prior to the end of the 84 month term,
the remaining net book value is expensed.
Depreciation expense on rental contracts decreased by $281,000 and amortization of service
contracts decreased by $126,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the six
months ended June 30, 2007. The decreases in depreciation and amortization are due to the decrease
in the overall size of our portfolio of rental equipment and service contracts as well as the fact
that a greater percentage of the assets are fully depreciated. Depreciation and amortization of
property and equipment increased by $57,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to
the six months ended June 30, 2007.
Interest Expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
2008 |
|
Change |
|
2007 |
|
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
Interest |
|
$ |
386 |
|
|
|
1,384.6 |
% |
|
$ |
26 |
|
As a percent of revenue |
|
|
2.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.2 |
% |
We pay interest on borrowings under our senior credit facility and subordinated notes payable.
Interest expense increased by $360,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the
six months ended June 30, 2007. This increase resulted primarily from our increased level of
borrowings. At June 30, 2008, we had notes payable of $21,377,000 compared to notes payable of
$44,000, at June 30, 2007.
Provision for Income Taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
2008 |
|
Change |
|
2007 |
|
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
Provision for income taxes |
|
$ |
1,765 |
|
|
|
11.1 |
% |
|
$ |
1,589 |
|
As a percent of revenue |
|
|
9.3 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
10.6 |
% |
As a percent of income before taxes |
|
|
34.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
37.3 |
% |
The provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities and any necessary
valuation allowance recorded against net deferred tax assets, involves summarizing temporary
differences resulting from the different treatment of items, such as leases, for tax and accounting
purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are recorded on
the balance sheet. We then assess the likelihood that deferred tax assets will be recovered from
future taxable income or tax carry-back availability and to the extent we believe recovery is more
likely than not, a valuation allowance is unnecessary. The provision for income taxes increased by
$176,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007.
This increase resulted primarily from the $940,000 increase in pre-tax income partially offset by
a decrease in the effective tax rate from 37.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2007 to 34.0% for
the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease in the overall effective tax rate is primarily
related to the release of certain state reserves related to the expiration of statutes of
limitation. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has enacted legislation that provides for a reduction in the
corporate
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income rate as well as requiring mandatory unitary combined filing. We are currently
evaluating the impact of this legislation, we do not believe the it will have a material effect on
our provision for income taxes.
Other Operating Data
Dealer funding was $35.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $12.8
million or 56.9%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007. We continue to concentrate on
our business development efforts, which include increasing the size of our vendor base and sourcing
a larger number of applications from those vendors. Receivables due in installments, estimated
residual values, net investment in service contracts and investment in rental contracts increased
from $107.5 million at December 31, 2007 to $141.2 million at June 30, 2008. Net cash provided by
operating activities increased by $6.6 million, or 48.5%, to $20.2 million during the six months
ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007.
Exposure to Credit Losses
The amounts in the table below represent the balance of delinquent receivables on an exposure
basis for all leases, rental contracts, and service contracts in our portfolio. An exposure basis
aging classifies the entire receivable based on the invoice that is the most delinquent. For
example, in the case of a rental or service contract, if a receivable is 90 days past due, all
amounts billed and unpaid are placed in the over 90 days past due category. In the case of lease
receivables, where the minimum contractual obligation of the lessee is booked as a receivable at
the inception of the lease, if a receivable is 90 days past due, the entire receivable, including
all amounts billed and unpaid as well as the minimum contractual obligation yet to be billed, will
be placed in the over 90 days past due category.
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(dollars in thousands) |
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June 30, 2008 |
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December 31, 2007 |
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Current |
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$ |
98,576 |
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79.7 |
% |
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$ |
75,528 |
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81.8 |
% |
31-60 days past due |
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5,382 |
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4.4 |
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4,565 |
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5.0 |
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61-90 days past due |
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3,750 |
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3.0 |
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3,016 |
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3.2 |
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Over 90 days past due |
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15,910 |
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12.9 |
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9,205 |
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10.0 |
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Gross receivables due in installments |
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$ |
123,618 |
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100.0 |
% |
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$ |
92,314 |
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100.0 |
% |
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
General
Our lease and finance business is capital-intensive and requires access to substantial
short-term and long-term credit to fund lease originations. Since inception, we have funded our
operations primarily through borrowings under our credit facilities, on-balance sheet
securitizations, the issuance of subordinated debt, free cash flow and our initial public offering
completed in February 1999. We will continue to require significant additional capital to maintain
and expand our funding of leases and contracts, as well as to fund any future acquisitions of
leasing companies or portfolios. In the near term, we expect to finance our business utilizing the
cash on hand and our line of credit which matures in August 2010. Additionally, our uses of cash
include the payment of interest and principal on borrowings, selling, general and administrative
expenses, income taxes and capital expenditures.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, our primary sources of liquidity were cash
provided by operating activities and borrowings on our line of credit. We generated cash flow from
operations of $20.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $13.6 million for
the six months ended June 30, 2007. At June 30, 2008, we had approximately $21,377,000 outstanding
under our revolving credit facility and had available borrowing capacity of approximately
$8,623,000 as described below.
We used net cash in investing activities of $35.5 million during the six months ended June 30,
2008 and $22.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. Investing activities primarily
relate to the origination of leases and the increase in cash used is consistent with our focused
and targeted sales and marketing effort.
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Net cash provided by financing activities was $13.6 million for the six months ended June 30,
2008 and net cash used in financing activities was $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30,
2007. Financing activities primarily consist of the borrowings and repayments of notes payable and
dividend payments.
We believe
that cash flows from our existing portfolio, cash on hand, and available borrowings
under our amended credit facility will be sufficient to support our operations and lease origination
activity in the near term. Given the tight credit conditions in the current marketplace, it may be
difficult for us to obtain additional low cost capital. Our inability to obtain additional
financing would significantly impact our ability to grow the business.
Borrowings
We utilize our credit facilities to fund the origination and acquisition of leases that
satisfy the eligibility requirements established pursuant to the facility. Borrowings outstanding
consist of the following:
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June 30, 2008 |
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December 31, 2007 |
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Maximum |
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Maximum |
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Amounts |
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Interest |
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Unused |
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Facility |
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Amounts |
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Interest |
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Unused |
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Facility |
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(dollars in 000) |
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Outstanding |
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Rate |
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Capacity |
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Amount |
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Outstanding |
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Rate |
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Capacity |
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Amount |
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Revolving credit
facility
(1) |
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$ |
21,377 |
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5.0 |
% |
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$ |
8,623 |
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$ |
30,000 |
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$ |
6,531 |
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7.25 |
% |
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$ |
23,469 |
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$ |
30,000 |
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$ |
21,377 |
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$ |
8,623 |
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$ |
30,000 |
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$ |
6,531 |
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$ |
23,469 |
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$ |
30,000 |
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The unused capacity is subject to the borrowing base formula. |
On August 2, 2007, we entered into a new three-year $30 million line of credit with Sovereign
Bank based on qualified lease receivables. Outstanding borrowings bear interest at Prime Rate or
at the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 2.75% and are collateralized by eligible lease
contracts and a security interest in all of our other assets. As of June 30, 2008 the qualified
lease receivables eligible under the borrowing base exceeded the $30 million line of credit. The
line of credit has financial covenants that we must comply with to obtain funding and avoid an
event of default. As of June 30, 2008, we were in compliance with all covenants under the line of
credit. At June 30, 2008 all of our loans were Prime Rate Loans. The Prime Rate at June 30, 2008
was 5.0%.
On July 9, 2008 we entered into an amended agreement to increase our line of credit with
Sovereign Bank from $30 million to $60 million. The loan agreement allows us to borrow up to $60
million, subject to a borrowing base calculation, at either Prime Rate or at LIBOR plus 2.75%, and
is collateralized by eligible lease contracts and a security interest in all of our other assets.
The maturity date of the amended agreement is August 2, 2010. As of July 9, 2008 the qualified
lease receivables eligible under the borrowing base exceeded the $60 million line of credit.
Prior to entering into the Sovereign facility, we had a three-year senior secured revolving
line of credit with CIT Commercial Services, a unit of CIT Group (CIT), where we could borrow a
maximum of $30 million based upon qualified lease receivables. Outstanding borrowings bore interest
at Prime Rate plus 1.5% for Prime Rate Loans or at the 90-day London Interbank Offered Rate
(LIBOR) plus 4.0% for LIBOR loans. On July 20, 2007, by mutual agreement between CIT and us, we
paid off and terminated the CIT line of credit without penalty, and CIT released its security
interests and liens.
Dividends
On July 25, 2008 we declared a dividend of $.05 payable on August 15, 2008 to the shareholders
of record on August 5, 2008. On April 25, 2008 we declared a dividend of $0.05 payable on May 15,
2008 to shareholders of record on May 5, 2008. During the three months ended March 31, 2008 we did
not declare a dividend.
During the three months ended June 30, 2007 we declared a dividend of $0.05 payable to
shareholders of record on June 29, 2007. During the three months ended March 31, 2007 we declared
a dividend of $0.05 payable to shareholders of record on March 30, 2007.
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Future dividend payments are subject to ongoing review and evaluation by our Board of
Directors. The decision as to the amount and timing of future dividends, if any, will be made in
light of our financial condition, capital requirements and growth plans, as well as our external
financing arrangements and any other factors our Board of Directors may deem relevant. We can give
no assurance as to the amount and timing of future dividends.
Contractual Obligations and Lease Commitments
Contractual Obligations
We have entered into various agreements, such as debt and operating lease agreements, that
require future payments. For the six months ended June 30, 2008 we had borrowed $37.9 million
against our lines of credit and had repaid $23.0 million. The $21.4 million of outstanding
borrowings as of June 30, 2008 will be repaid by the daily application of TimePayment receipts to
our outstanding balance. Our future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases
are $237,000 annually for the years 2008 through 2010.
Lease Commitments
We accept lease applications on a daily basis and have a pipeline of applications that have
been approved, where a lease has not been originated. Our commitment to lend does not become
binding until all of the steps in the lease origination process have been completed, including but
not limited to the receipt of a complete and accurate lease document, all required supporting
information and successful verification with the lessee. Since we fund on the same day a lease is
successfully verified, we have no firm outstanding commitments to lend.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note E of the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for a
discussion of the impact of recent accounting pronouncements.
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ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
The following discussion about our 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, we also face risks
that are either non-financial or non-quantifiable. Such risks principally include credit risk and
legal risk, and are not represented in the analysis that follows.
The implicit yield on all of our leases and contracts is on a fixed interest rate basis due to
the leases and contracts having scheduled payments that are fixed at the time of origination. When
we originate or acquire leases or contracts, we base our pricing in part on the spread we expect to
achieve between the implicit yield on each lease or contract and the effective interest rate we
expect to incur in financing such lease or contract through our credit facility. Increases in
interest rates during the term of each lease or contract could narrow or eliminate the spread, or
result in a negative spread.
Given the relatively short average life of our leases and contracts, our goal is to maintain a
blend of fixed and variable interest rate obligations which limits our interest rate risk. As of
June 30, 2008, we have repaid all of our fixed-rate debt and have $21.4 million of outstanding
variable interest rate obligations under our Sovereign line of credit.
Our Sovereign line of credit bears interest at rates which fluctuate with changes in the Prime
Rate or LIBOR; therefore, our interest expense is sensitive to changes in market interest rates.
The effect of a 10% adverse change in market interest rates, sustained for one year, on our
interest expense would be immaterial.
We maintain an investment portfolio in accordance with our investment policy guidelines. The
primary objectives of the investment guidelines are to preserve capital, maintain sufficient
liquidity to meet our operating needs, and to maximize return. We minimize investment risk by
limiting the amount invested in any single security and by focusing on conservative investment
choices with short terms and high credit quality standards. We do not use derivative financial
instruments or invest for speculative trading purposes
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures: As of the end of the period covered by this report, we
carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management,
including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the
design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to the Exchange Act Rule
13a-15. Based upon the evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
concluded that our 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 our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange
Commissions rules and forms.
Internal controls over financial reporting: During the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2008, no
changes were made in our internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or are
reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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Part II Other Information
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
We are 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 our results of operation or financial
position.
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
For a discussion of the material risks that we face relating to our business, financial performance
and industry, as well as other risks that an investor in our common stock may face, see the factors
discussed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2007. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and elsewhere in this
report are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us
or that we currently deem to be immaterial may also materially adversely affect our business,
financial condition or operating results.
ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The following matters were approved at our annual meeting of stockholders, which was held on
May 14, 2008.
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A. |
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For the election of nominees for the Board of Directors: |
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Name of Director |
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For |
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Authority Withheld |
Torrence C. Harder |
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11,710,156 |
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687,856 |
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Fritz von Mering |
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11,700,777 |
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697,235 |
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B. |
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For the approval of Microfinancial Incorporated 2008 Equity Incentive Plan: |
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For |
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Against |
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Abstain |
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Broker Non-Vote |
8,900,193
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470,621
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850
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3,026,348 |
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C. |
|
For the proposal to ratify the appointment of Vitale, Caturano & Co. as our independent
registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2008: |
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For |
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Against |
|
Abstain |
12,346,893
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36,982
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14,135 |
ITEM 6. Exhibits
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10.1
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MicroFinancial Incorporated 2008 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrants Form 8-K filed on May 16, 2008). |
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31.1*
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2*
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.1*
|
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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. |
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32.2*
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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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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.
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MicroFinancial Incorporated
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By: /s/ Richard F. Latour
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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By:
/s/ James R. Jackson Jr.
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Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: August 14, 2008
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