PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Whitman Education Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30, March 31,
2000 2000
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(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents................ $ 942,796 $ 6,056,738
Accounts receivable, net................. 27,708,388 26,198,803
Inventories.............................. 1,152,976 1,409,449
Deferred income taxes.................... 3,973,185 2,800,968
Other current assets..................... 1,827,493 1,830,882
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Total current assets................... 35,604,838 38,296,840
Property and equipment, net................ 11,611,215 11,284,404
Deposits and other assets, net............. 3,253,822 3,351,370
Goodwill, net.............................. 9,450,382 9,593,841
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Total assets........................... $ 59,920,257 $ 62,526,455
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Liability and Stockholder's Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable......................... $ 1,361,873 $ 1,345,738
Accrued expenses......................... 3,871,637 5,731,883
Current portion of capitalized
lease obligations..................... 1,507,377 1,454,792
Deferred tuition revenue................. 23,545,162 21,589,823
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Total current liabilities.............. 30,286,049 30,122,236
Capitalized lease obligations.............. 3,556,884 3,561,818
Long-term debt............................. 6,686,626 7,557,447
Commitment and contingencies
Stockholders equity:
Common stock, no par value, authorized
100,000,000 shares issued and outstanding
13,351,350 at September 30, 2000 and
13,412,455 shares at March 31, 2000..... 21,939,335 22,067,271
Additional paid-in capital................. 674,173 674,173
Accumulated deficit........................ (3,222,810) (1,456,490)
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Total stockholders' equity.............. 19,390,698 21,284,954
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Total liabilities and stockholder's
equity............................... $ 59,920,257 $ 62,526,455
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Whitman Education Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
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2000 1999
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Net revenues................................. $ 18,521,239 $ 18,385,748
Costs and expenses:
Instructional and educational support....... 12,959,896 13,012,817
Selling and promotional..................... 3,940,677 3,042,999
General and administrative.................. 2,886,692 3,015,140
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Total costs and expenses..................... 19,787,265 19,070,956
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Loss from operations......................... (1,266,026) (685,208)
Other (income) and expenses:
Interest expense............................ 306,043 309,427
Interest income............................. (75,089) (68,241)
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Loss before income tax benefit............... (1,496,980) (926,394)
Income tax benefit........................... 596,397 369,075
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Net loss..................................... $ (900,583) $ (557,319)
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Net loss per share:
Basic and diluted........................... $ (0.07) $ (0.04)
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Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted........................... 13,344,562 13,438,048
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Whitman Education Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended
September 30,
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2000 1999
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Net revenues................................... $37,400,669 $36,376,294
Costs and expenses:
Instructional and educational support........ 25,877,710 25,854,599
Selling and promotional...................... 7,307,300 5,671,693
General and administrative................... 5,845,401 6,097,489
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Total costs and expenses....................... 39,030,411 37,623,781
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Loss from operations........................... (1,629,742) (1,247,487)
Other (income) and expenses:
Interest expense............................. 528,500 593,806
Interest income.............................. (159,657) (140,538)
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Loss before income tax benefit and cumulative
effect of change in accounting principle..... (1,998,585) (1,700,755)
Income tax benefit............................. 796,236 677,581
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Loss before cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle......................... (1,202,349) (1,023,174)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle, net of tax........................ (563,971) -
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Net loss....................................... $(1,766,320) $ (1,023,174)
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Net loss per share (basic and diluted):
Loss before cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle....................... $ (.09) $ (.08)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle, net of tax...................... (.04) -
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Net loss..................................... $ (.13) $ (.08)
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Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted............................ 13,355,811 13,432,884
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Whitman Education Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended
September 30,
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2000 1999
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss................................ $ (1,766,320) $ (1,023,174)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
net cash (used in) provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization......... 2,018,706 2,221,946
Bad debt expense...................... 1,894,380 1,624,616
Deferred tax benefit.................. (1,172,217) (677,581)
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Accounts receivable................. (3,403,965) (880,229)
Inventories......................... 256,473 99,079
Other current assets................ (62) (438,863)
Deposits and other assets........... 97,548 (589,695)
Accounts payable.................... 16,135 297,709
Accrued expenses.................... (1,860,246) 1,427,965
Income taxes payable................ - (898,664)
Deferred tuition revenue............ 1,955,339 1,208,384
Other liabilities................... - (474,842)
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Net cash (used in) provided by
operating activities................. (1,964,229) 1,896,651
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment...... (1,168,181) (645,602)
Investment in Huron University.......... - (1,167,779)
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Net cash used in investing activities... (1,168,181) (1,813,381)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from line of credit and
long-term borrowings................... 11,729,179 23,522,414
Principal payments on line of credit,
long-term borrowings and capitalized
lease obligations .................... (13,582,775) (26,332,857)
Purchase of common stock................ (127,936) -
Proceeds from purchases in stock
purchase plan, exercise of options
and warrants.......................... - 22,012
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Net cash used in financing activities... (1,981,532) (2,788,431)
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Decrease in cash and cash equivalents... (5,113,942) (2,705,161)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of year............................... 6,056,738 4,267,110
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period................................ $ 942,796 $ 1,561,949
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Continued on following page.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Whitman Education Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended
September 30,
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2000 1999
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Supplemental disclosures of noncash
financing activities:
Equipment acquired under capital leases..... $ 1,030,426 $ 1,643,286
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Supplemental disclosures of cash
flow information:
Interest paid............................... $ 528,500 $ 596,920
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Income taxes paid........................... $ - $ 1,335,356
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Whitman Education Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. General
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and, in the
opinion of the management of Whitman, include all adjustments, which are of a
normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position
and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. However,
the financial statements do not include all information and footnotes required
for a presentation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included or
incorporated by reference in Whitman's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March
31, 2000. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily
indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the full year.
The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of Whitman
Education Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Ultrasound Technical
Services, Inc. ("Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools"), Sanford Brown College, Inc.
("Sanford-Brown College") and CTU Corporation ("Colorado Technical University").
All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Hereafter,
reference to "Whitman" shall include collectively Whitman Education Group, Inc.
and its operating subsidiaries, Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools, Sanford-Brown
College and Colorado Technical University.
Whitman experiences seasonality in its quarterly results of operations as a
result of changes in the level of student enrollment. New enrollment in
Whitman's schools tends to be lower in the first and second fiscal quarters
covering the summer months which are traditionally associated with recess from
school. Costs are generally not significantly affected by the seasonable factors
on a quarterly basis. Accordingly, quarterly variations in net revenues will
result in fluctuations in income (loss) from operations on a quarterly basis.
2. Reclassification
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal
2001 presentation. These changes had no effect on previously reported net income
(loss).
3. Earnings Per Share
For the three months and six months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999,
there was no difference between basic and diluted earnings per share.
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Whitman Education Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
4. Comprehensive Loss
In fiscal 1999, Whitman adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." Statement 130 establishes new rules
for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components.
Statement 130 requires unrealized gains or losses on Whitman's
available-for-sale securities, which prior to its adoption were recorded
separately in stockholders' equity, to be included in "other comprehensive
loss."
For the three months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, total comprehensive
losses were $900,583 and $557,319, respectively. For the six months ended
September 30, 2000 and 1999, total comprehensive losses were $1,766,320 and
$1,023,174, respectively.
5. Contingencies
In May 2000, Whitman (in conjunction with its insurance carriers) reached
an agreement in principle to settle the previously reported case styled
Cullen, et. al. v. Whitman Education Group, Inc., et. al., in the United
States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (Civil Action No.
98-CV-4076). On October 6, 2000, the Court approved the settlement, which is to
take effect 30 days later, after the period for any appeal has expired. The
settlement agreement covers students who attended Whitman's Ultrasound
Diagnostic Schools any time from August 1, 1994 to August 1, 1998 in either the
general ultrasound program or the non-invasive cardiovascular technology
program. As a result of the proposed settlement, Whitman recorded a one-time,
after-tax charge to earnings of approximately $932,000, or $0.07 per share in
the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2000. Although management denied the
allegations of the lawsuit, and believed the key allegations to be without
merit, Whitman entered into the settlement to resolve litigation in a
satisfactory business manner, to avoid disruption of Whitman's business, and to
allow Whitman to pursue its mission of providing quality education to its
enrolled students.
6. Segment and Related Information
In fiscal 1999, Whitman adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise."
Whitman is organized by two reportable segments, the University Degree Division
and the Associate Degree Division through three wholly-owned subsidiaries. The
University Degree Division primarily offers bachelor, master and doctorate
degrees through Colorado Technical University. The Associate Degree Division
offers associate degrees and diplomas or certificates through Sanford-Brown
College and Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools.
Whitman's revenues are not materially dependent on a single customer or
small group of customers.
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Whitman Education Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
6. Segment and Related Information - (Continued)
Summarized financial information concerning the Whitman reportable segments
is shown in the following table:
For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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Net revenues:
Associate Degree
Division............. $14,761,363 $13,991,705 $28,946,478 $27,088,286
University Degree
Division............. 3,759,876 4,394,043 8,454,191 9,288,008
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Total.................. $18,521,239 $18,385,748 $37,400,669 $36,376,294
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Loss before income tax
benefit and cumulative
effect of change in
accounting principle:
Associate Degree
Division............. $ (507,241) $ (42,897) $(1,105,830) $ (297,695)
University Degree
Division............. (398,861) (322,311) 221,190 (221,700)
Other.................. (590,878) (561,186) 1,113,945) (1,181,360)
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Total................ $(1,496,980) $ (926,394) $(1,998,585) $(1,700,755)
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September 30, March 31,
2000 2000
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Total assets:
Associate Degree
Division............. $47,452,455 $49,223,023
University Degree
Division............. 9,899,291 11,152,738
Other.................. 2,568,511 2,150,694
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Total.................. $59,920,257 $62,526,455
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with
the consolidated financial statements of Whitman, the related notes to the
consolidated financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in Whitmans Form 10-K for
the year ended March 31, 2000 and the condensed consolidated financial
statements and the related notes to the condensed consolidated financial
statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Except for
the historical matters contained herein, statements made in this report are
forward-looking and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may include, but are
not limited to, projections of revenues, income and cash flows, and Whitman's
financing needs and plans for future operations.
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - (Continued)
Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties, including, but not limited to regulatory, licensing and
accreditation risks inherent in operating proprietary postsecondary education
institutions, risks relating to unanticipated attrition or reductions in student
enrollment, risks that marketing efforts may not achieve anticipated results,
risks that new programs may not be implemented on a timely basis or be
successful, which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to
differ materially from the forward-looking statements made in the report or
otherwise made by or on our behalf. Other factors that may affect our future
results include certain economic, competitive, governmental and other factors
discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We assume
no responsibility to update forward-looking statements made herein or otherwise.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth the percentage relationship of certain
statement of operations data to net revenues for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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Net revenues........................ 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
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Costs and expenses:
Instructional and
educational support............... 70.0 70.8 69.2 71.0
Selling and promotional............ 21.2 16.5 19.5 15.6
General and administrative......... 15.6 16.4 15.6 16.8
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Total costs and expenses............ 106.8 103.7 104.3 103.4
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Loss from operations................ (6.8) (3.7) (4.3) (3.4)
Other (income) and expenses:
Interest expense................... 1.7 1.7 1.4 1.7
Interest income.................... (0.4) (0.4) (0.4) (0.4)
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Loss before income tax benefit and
cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle............. (8.1) (5.0) (5.3) (4.7)
Income tax benefit.................. 3.2 2.0 2.1 1.9
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Loss before cumulative effect of
change in accounting principle... (4.9) (3.0) (3.2) (2.8)
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle, net of tax. - - (1.5) -
-------- -------- ------- --------
Net loss............................ (4.9)% (3.0)% (4.7)% (2.8)%
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Results of Operations - (Continued)
Three months ended September 30, 2000 compared to
the three months ended September 30, 1999
Net revenues increased by $0.1 million or 0.7% to $18.5 million for the
three months ended September 30, 2000 from $18.4 million for the three months
ended September 30, 1999. Excluding Huron University, which was sold in August
1999, net revenues increased by $0.9 million or 5.3% to $18.5 million for the
three months ended September 30, 2000 from $17.6 million for the three months
ended September 30, 1999. This increase was primarily due to a 3.1% increase in
average student enrollment.
Excluding Huron University, the University Degree Division experienced a
0.9% increase in average student enrollment and the Associate Degree Division
experienced a 4.0% increase in average student enrollment. The increase in
student enrollment in the Associate Degree Division was primarily due to
increased enrollment in the medical assisting and health information specialist
programs offered by the Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools.
Instructional and educational support expenses were at $13.0 million for
both the three months ended September 30, 2000 and September 30, 1999. As a
percentage of net revenues, instructional and educational support expenses
decreased to 70.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2000 as compared to
70.8% for the three months ended September 30, 1999. Excluding Huron University,
instructional and educational support expenses increased by $0.9 million or 7.8%
to $13.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000 from $12.1
million for the three months ended September 30, 1999. Excluding Huron
University, as a percentage of net revenues, instructional and educational
support expenses increased to 70.0% for the three months ended September 30,
2000 as compared to 68.4% for the three months ended September 30, 1999. The
increase in instructional and educational support expenses was primarily due to
an increase of $0.5 million in the Associate Degree Division and $0.4 million in
the University Degree Division. The increase in instructional and educational
support expenses in the Associate Degree Division was primarily due to an
increase in payroll and related benefits for faculty, academic administrators
and student support personnel to support the increase in enrollment. The
increase in instructional and educational support expenses in the University
Degree Division was primarily due to an increase in payroll and related benefits
for faculty and student support personnel and an increase in expenses related to
the start up of Colorado Technical University's online program.
Selling and promotional expenses increased by $0.9 million or 29.5% to $3.9
million for the three months ended September 30, 2000 from $3.0 million for the
three months ended September 30, 1999. As a percentage of net revenues, selling
and promotional expenses increased to 21.2% for the three months ended September
30, 2000 as compared to 16.5% for the three months ended September 30, 1999.
Excluding Huron University, selling and promotional expenses increased by $1.0
million or 34.2% to $3.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000
from $2.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 1999. Excluding Huron
University, as a percentage of net revenues, selling and promotional expenses
increased to 21.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2000 as compared to
16.7%for the three months ended September 30, 1999. This increase in selling and
promotional expenses was primarily due to an increase in advertising expenses
resulting from marketing efforts directed at increasing enrollment.
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Results of Operations - (Continued)
General and administrative expenses decreased by $0.1 million or 4.3% to
$2.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000 from $3.0 million for
the three months ended September 30, 1999. As a percentage of net revenues,
general and administrative expenses decreased to 15.6% for the three months
ended September 30, 2000 as compared to 16.4% for the three months ended
September 30, 1999. Excluding Huron University, general and administrative
expenses decreased by $0.1 million or 4.0% to $2.9 million for the three months
ended September 30, 2000 from $3.0 million for the three months ended September
30, 1999. Excluding Huron University, as a percentage of net revenues, general
and administrative expenses decreased to 15.6% for the three months ended
September 30, 2000 as compared to 17.1% for the three months ended September 30,
1999.
We reported a loss from operations of $1.3 million for the three months
ended September 30, 2000 as compared to a loss from operations of $0.7 million
for the three months ended September 30, 1999. Excluding Huron University, the
loss from operations increased by $0.9 million to a loss from operations of $1.3
million for the three months ended September 30, 2000 from a loss from
operations of $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 1999. This
increase was primarily due to an increase in losses from operations of $0.5
million in the Associate Degree Division due to an increase of $0.8 million in
selling and promotional expenses and an increase in losses from operations of
$0.4 million in the University Degree Division due to an increase of $0.4
million in instructional and educational support expenses.
We reported a net loss of $0.9 million and a net loss of $0.6 million for
the three months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The increase
in net loss was primarily due to a decrease in profitability in the Associate
Degree Division.
Six months ended September 30, 2000 compared to
the six months ended September 30, 1999
Net revenues increased by $1.0 million or 2.8% to $37.4 million for the six
months ended September 30, 2000 from $36.4 million for the six months ended
September 30, 1999. Excluding Huron University, which was sold in August 1999,
net revenues increased by $2.5 million or 7.1% to $37.4 million for the six
months ended September 30, 2000 from $34.9 million for the six months ended
September 30, 1999. This increase was primarily due to a 4.4% increase in
average student enrollment.
Excluding Huron University, the University Degree Division experienced a
3.6% increase in average student enrollment and the Associate Degree Division
experienced a 4.8% increase in average student enrollment. The increase in
student enrollment in the University Degree Division was primarily due to
increased enrollment at Colorado Technical University's Sioux Falls campus. The
increase in student enrollment in the Associate Degree Division was primarily
due to increased enrollment in the medical assisting program and the health
information specialist program offered by the Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools.
Instructional and educational support expenses remained consistent at $25.9
million for the six months ended September 30, 2000 and September 30, 1999. As a
percentage of net revenues, instructional and educational support expenses
decreased to 69.2%for the six months ended September 30, 2000 as compared to
71.0% for the six months ended September 30, 1999. Excluding Huron University,
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Results of Operations - (Continued)
instructional and educational support expenses increased by $2.2 million or 9.3%
to $25.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2000 from $23.7 million
for the six months ended September 30, 1999. Excluding Huron University, as a
percentage of net revenues, instructional and educational support expenses
increased to 69.2% for the six months ended September 30, 2000 as compared to
67.8% for the six months ended September 30, 1999. The increase in instructional
and educational support expenses was primarily due to an increase of $1.1
million in the Associate Degree Division and $1.1 million in the University
Degree Division. The increase in instructional and educational support expenses
in the Associate Degree Division was primarily due to an increase in payroll and
related benefits for faculty, academic administrators and student support
personnel to support the increase in enrollment. The increase in instructional
and educational support expenses in the University Degree Division was primarily
due to an increase in payroll and related benefits for faculty and student
support personnel to support the increase in enrollment and the start up of
Colorado Technical University's online program.
Selling and promotional expenses increased by $1.6 million or 28.8% to $7.3
million for the six months ended September 30, 2000 from $5.7 million for the
six months ended September 30, 1999. As a percentage of net revenues, selling
and promotional expenses increased to 19.5% for the six months ended September
30, 2000 as compared to 15.6% for the six months ended September 30, 1999.
Excluding Huron University, selling and promotional expenses increased by $1.9
million or 35.4% to $7.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2000
from $5.4 million for the six months ended September 30, 1999. Excluding Huron
University, as a percentage of net revenues, selling and promotional expenses
increased to 19.5% for the six months ended September 30, 2000 as compared to
15.5% for the six months ended September 30, 1999. This increase in selling and
promotional expenses was primarily due to an increase in advertising expenses
resulting from marketing efforts directed at increasing enrollment.
General and administrative expenses decreased by $0.3 million or 4.1% to
$5.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2000 from $6.1 million for
the six months ended September 30, 1999. As a percentage of net revenues,
general and administrative expenses decreased to 15.6% for the six months ended
September 30, 2000 as compared to 16.8% for the six months ended September 30,
1999. Excluding Huron University, general and administrative expenses decreased
by $0.2 million or 3.8% to $5.8 million for the six months ended September 30,
2000 from $6.0 million for the six months ended September 30, 1999. Excluding
Huron University, as a percentage of net revenues, general and administrative
expenses decreased to 15.6 % for the six months ended September 30, 2000 as
compared to 17.4% for the six months ended September 30, 1999. The decrease in
general and administrative expenses was primarily due to a reduction in
administrative payroll expenses and consulting fees in the University Degree
Division.
We reported a loss from operations of $1.6 million for the six months ended
September 30, 2000 as compared to a loss from operations of $1.2 million for the
six months ended September 30, 1999. Excluding Huron University, the loss from
operations increased by $1.4 million to a loss from operations of $1.6 million
for the six months ended September 30, 2000 from a loss from operations of $0.2
million for the six months ended September 30, 1999. This increase was primarily
due to an increase in losses from operations of $0.8 million in the Associate
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Results of Operations - (Continued)
Degree Division due to an increase of $1.5 million in selling and promotional
expense and an increase in losses from operations of $0.6 million in the
University Degree Division due to an increase of $1.1 million in instructional
and educational support expenses.
We reported a net loss of $1.8 million and a net loss of $1.0 million for
the six months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The increase in
net loss was primarily due to the implementation of SEC Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 101 effective April 1, 2000, which resulted in a one-time charge
after taxes of $0.6 million and a decrease in profitability in the Associate
Degree Division.
Seasonality
We experience seasonality in our quarterly results of operations as a
result of changes in the level of student enrollment. New enrollment in our
schools tends to be lower in the first and second fiscal quarters covering the
summer months which are traditionally associated with recess from school. Costs
are generally not significantly affected by the seasonal factors on a quarterly
basis. Accordingly, quarterly variations in net revenues will result in
fluctuations in income from operations on a quarterly basis.
The operating results of Huron University, which was sold in August 1999,
were significantly affected by seasonality. As a more traditional university,
Huron University experienced a significant decline in revenues during the late
spring and summer. The decline in revenues combined with a relatively constant
level of operating expenses resulted in operating losses of $0.3 million and
$1.0 million at Huron University for the three months and six months ended
September 30, 1999, respectively. Due to the sale of Huron University, our
operating results were not affected by the operations of Huron University for
the three months and six months ended September 30, 2000.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2000 and March 31, 2000 were
$0.9 million and $6.1 million, respectively. The decrease in cash and cash
equivalents was primarily due to the net repayment of debt of $1.9 million, the
settlement payment of the class action lawsuit of $1.2 million and the purchase
of capital expenditures of $1.2 million. Our working capital totaled $5.3
million at September 30, 2000 and $8.2 million at March 31, 2000.
We experienced a decline in cash flow in the first and second fiscal
quarters due to the seasonal effect of lower enrollment during the summer
months. We believe that cash flow will strengthen in the third and fourth
quarters since these periods have historically represented the periods of
highest revenues and net income within a fiscal year.
Net cash of $2.0 million was used in operating activities for the six
months ended September 30, 2000, compared to net cash of $1.9 million provided
by operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 1999. The
increase in cash used of $3.9 million was primarily due to an increase in
accounts receivable and a decrease in accrued expenses.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources (Continued)
Net cash of $1.2 million and $1.8 million were used for investing
activities for the six months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
The decrease in cash used of $0.6 million was primarily due to cash used for the
investment in Huron University for the six months ended September 30, 1999. This
decrease was partially offset by an increase in cash used for capital
expenditures.
Net cash of $2.0 million was used in financing activities for the six
months ended September 30, 2000, compared to net cash of $2.8 million used in
financing activities for the six months ended September 30, 1999. The decrease
in cash used was due to a decrease in net payments on long-term borrowings.
We have an $8.5 million line of credit which expires on September 30, 2002.
At September 30, 2000, we had $6.7 million outstanding under this facility and
letters of credit outstanding of $0.5 million which reduced the amount available
for borrowing. The amounts borrowed under this facility for the six months ended
September 30, 2000 were primarily used for operations, repayment of debt and
capital expenditures.
On November 5, 1999, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up
to $1.0 million of our common stock. The repurchases will be made from time to
time in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. We
anticipate that the repurchase of shares will be funded through cash from
operations. During the three months ended September 30, 2000, we did not
repurchase any shares of our common stock and since the inception of the
repurchase program, we have repurchased 285,000 shares of our common stock for
approximately $498,000.
Our primary source of operating liquidity is the cash received from
payments of tuition and fees. Most students attending our schools receive some
form of financial aid under Title IV Programs. We receive approximately 75% of
our funding from the Title IV Programs. Disbursements under each program are
subject to disallowance and repayment by the schools.
We believe that with our working capital, our cash flow from operations,
our credit facilities and our expected increased financings under capital lease
obligations to fund capital expenditures, we will have adequate resources to
meet our anticipated operating requirements for the foreseeable future.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Annual Shareholders' Meeting
On August 11, 2000, the Company held its annual meeting of shareholders.
The only business transacted at that meeting was the election of directors. All
of the nominees for director were elected by the vote set forth opposite their
names in the table below:
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Annual Shareholders' Meeting - (Continued)
Election of Directors For Withheld
------------------------- ---------- ------
Phillip Frost, M.D. 12,122,479 22,642
Richard C. Pfenniger, Jr. 12,122,479 22,642
Jack R. Borsting, Ph.D 12,122,479 22,642
Peter S. Knight 12,122,479 22,642
Lois F. Lipsett, Ph.D. 12,122,479 22,642
Richard M. Krasno, Ph.D. 12,122,479 22,642
Percy A. Pierre, Ph.D. 12,122,479 22,642
Neil Flanzraich 12,122,479 22,642
A. Marvin Strait, C.P.A. 12,122,479 22,642
Item 5. Other Information
On October 6, 2000, the United States District Court for the Eastern
District of Pennsylvania, approved the settlement agreement reached in the
previously reported case styled Cullen, et. al. v. Whitman Education Group,
Inc. et. al.(Civil Action No. 98-CV-4076). The settlement agreement covers
students who attended Whitman's Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools any time from
August 1, 1994 to August 1, 1998 in either the general ultrasound program or the
non-invasive cardiovascular technology program. As a result of the proposed
settlement, Whitman recorded a one-time, after-tax charge to earnings of
approximately $932,000, or $0.07 per share in the fiscal quarter ended March 31,
2000. Although management denied the allegations of the lawsuit, and believed
the key allegations to be without merit, Whitman entered into the settlement to
resolve litigation in a satisfactory business manner, to avoid disruption of
Whitman's business, and to allow Whitman to pursue its mission of providing
quality education to its enrolled students.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
27 Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K were filed by Whitman during the quarter ended
September 30, 2000.
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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.
WHITMAN EDUCATION GROUP, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ FERNANDO L. FERNANDEZ
Fernando L. Fernandez
Vice President - Finance, Chief Financial
Officer, Treasurer and Secretary
Date: November 8, 2000
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Whitman Education Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Financial Data Schedule
Period Type.................................................6 Months
Fiscal Year-End.......................................March 31, 2001
Period-End........................................September 30, 2000
Cash.........................................................942,796
Securities.........................................................0
Receivables...............................................34,725,718
Allowances.................................................7,017,330
Inventory..................................................1,152,976
Current Assets............................................35,604,838
PPE.......................................................28,668,191
Accumulated Depreciation..................................17,056,976
Total Assets..............................................59,920,257
Current Liabilities.......................................30,286,049
Bonds..............................................................0
Preferred - Mandatory..............................................0
Preferred..........................................................0
Common....................................................21,939,335
Other Shareholders' Equity................................(2,548,637)
Total Liability and Equity...............................59,920,257
Sales.....................................................37,400,669
Total Revenues...........................................37,400,669
CGS.......................................................25,877,710
Total Costs..............................................33,185,010
Other Expenses....................................................0
Loss Provision....................................................0
Interest Expense (Net)......................................368,843
Loss Pretax..............................................(1,998,585)
Income Tax (Benefit)........................................(796,236)
Loss Continuing....................................................0
Discontinued.......................................................0
Extraordinary......................................................0
Changes.....................................................(563,971)
Net Loss..................................................(1,766,320)
EPS Basic .....................................................(0.13)
EPS Diluted....................................................(0.13)