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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2000
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period __________ to __________
Commission File Number 1-12902
FRONTIER ADJUSTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Arizona 86-0477573
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
45 East Monterey Way, Phoenix, AZ 85012
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(602) 264-1061
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding on November 3, 2000 8,957,660
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FRONTIER ADJUSTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
September 30, June 30,
2000 2000
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(unaudited) (*)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,098,849 $ 2,132,297
Receivables 1,177,904 1,344,935
Prepaid expenses 196,922 211,108
Other 304,023 264,737
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 4,777,698 3,953,077
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 2,657,712 2,656,715
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,067,309) (1,034,326)
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1,590,403 1,622,389
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OTHER ASSETS
Receivables (Long term) 200,000 200,000
Investments (Long term) 622,591 628,661
Other 308,108 315,966
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$ 1,130,699 1,144,627
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 7,498,800 $ 6,720,093
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LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 38,024 $ 25,835
Accrued expenses 82,102 138,275
Franchisee/licensee remittance payable 143,942 116,287
Accrued income taxes 259,453 33,989
Service fees due to UFAC 90,000 15,000
Other 108,592 90,367
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 722,113 419,753
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock 90,191 90,191
Additional paid in capital 2,104,413 2,104,413
Treasury stock (184,068) (184,068)
Other 26,055 26,704
Retained earnings 4,740,096 4,263,100
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6,776,687 6,300,340
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TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 7,498,800 $ 6,720,093
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* Condensed from audited financial statements.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed statements.
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FRONTIER ADJUSTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND 1999
2000 1999
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REVENUE
Continuing licensee and franchisee fees $1,390,157 $1,312,607
Adjusting and risk management fees 204,508 363,457
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1,594,665 1,676,064
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COST AND EXPENSES
Compensation and fringe benefits 377,892 586,377
Office 72,598 90,500
Advertising and promotion 25,423 41,434
Depreciation and amortization 47,125 57,522
Provision for doubtful accounts 23,705 52,840
UFAC Service fees 95,275 75,000
Other 276,239 219,485
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INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 918,257 1,123,158
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676,408 552,906
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest income 53,852 23,064
Other (net) 9,785 7,959
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63,637 31,023
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 740,045 583,929
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INCOME TAXES 263,049 216,597
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NET INCOME $ 476,996 $ 367,332
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EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic $ .05 $ .04
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Diluted $ .05 $ .04
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic 8,957,660 8,957,560
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Diluted 8,957,660 8,957,560
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed statements.
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FRONTIER ADJUSTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND 1999
2000 1999
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NET INCOME $ 476,996 $ 367,332
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (NET OF TAX)
Foreign currency translation adjustments (649) 448
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities -- 8,094
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(649) 8,542
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME $ 476,347 $ 375,874
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed statements.
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FRONTIER ADJUSTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND 1999
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2000 1999
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NET INCOME $ 476,996 $ 367,332
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 47,125 57,522
Loss on disposition of property & equipment -- --
(Gain) on sale of license (947) --
Provision for doubtful accounts 23,705 52,840
Change in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in:
Receivables 87,274 83,032
Prepaid expenses 14,186 65,390
Other (45,677) 57,772
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable 12,189 3,100
Service fees due to UFAC 75,000 25,000
Accrued expenses (56,173) (101,481)
Franchisee and licensee remittance payable 27,655 153,186
Other 244,048 10,166
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Total adjustments 428,385 406,527
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 905,381 773,859
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures (997) (92,238)
Proceeds from held-to-maturity investments 6,177 --
Proceeds from sales of license 5,182 25,000
Payments on License acquisition -- (13,660)
Advances to licensees and franchisees (760,799) (1,020,525)
Collections of advances to licensees and franchisees 812,616 1,075,026
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES 62,179 (26,397)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Cash dividends -- (5,918,475)
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NET CASH (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES -- (5,918,475)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH (1,008) 712
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH 966,552 (5,170,301)
Cash at beginning of the period 2,132,297 6,892,851
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Cash at the end of the period $ 3,098,849 $ 1,722,550
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Supplemental disclosures of Cash Flow information
Cash paid during the period
Income taxes $ 81,524 $ 5,777
Interest $ -- $ 774
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed statements.
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FRONTIER ADJUSTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The financial information included herein is unaudited; however, such
information reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring
adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair
statement of results of operations for the interim periods.
The results of operations for the three month period ended September 30, 2000
are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
(2) REVENUE RECOGNITION
In December 1999, the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission issued
Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101 Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements.
SAB No. 101 summarizes some of the staff's interpretations of the application of
generally accepted accounting principles to revenue recognition. The Company has
adopted SAB No. 101 this fiscal year. Management believes the adoption of SAB
No. 101 has not had a significant affect on its financial statements.
ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The statements contained in this Report on Form 10-Q that are not purely
historical are forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the Company's
"expectations", "anticipation", "hopes", "intentions", "beliefs", or
"strategies" regarding the future. Forward looking statements include statements
regarding revenue, margins, expenses, and earnings analysis with regard to the
Company or with regard to the Company's licensees and franchisees for the
remainder of fiscal 2001 and thereafter; improvement of, and growth in the
number of, licensees and franchisees; future spending on marketing and product
development strategy; statements regarding the outcome of litigation; and
liquidity and anticipated availability of cash for operations, acquisitions, or
payments of dividends. All forward looking statements included in this document
are based on information available to the Company on the date of this report,
and the Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward looking
statement. It is important to note that the Company's actual results could
differ materially from those in such forward looking statements. Among the
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the factors
discussed in this Report and any other reports on file with the SEC, including
but not limited to the extent and nature of natural disasters in geographic
areas serviced by the Company or by its licensees and franchisees; management
decisions by insurance companies and self-insureds to increase or decrease the
degree to which they contract for services offered by the Company, its licensees
or franchisees; the Company's ability to identify and attract new qualified
licensees and franchisees; the success of the Company's promotional and
marketing programs; the Company's ability to successfully manage offices
reacquired from existing licensees and franchisees; and uninsured liability for
acts or omissions of the Company's employees, licensees, or franchisees.
In March of 2000, the Company announced plans pursuant to which the Company
would exchange 11.2 million shares of its common stock for all of the issued and
outstanding shares of United Financial Adjusting Company ("UFAC") and its
subsidiaries, JW Software, Inc. ("JW") and DBG Technologies, Inc. ("DBG").
Netrex Holdings, LLC ("Netrex") currently owns all of the outstanding shares of
stock in UFAC which holds approximately 59% of the Company's outstanding stock.
The Company announced on October 24, 2000 it had agreed with UFAC to terminate
the Merger Agreement entered into between the Company, UFAC and Netrex, dated
May 2, 2000. UFAC maintains its ownership in the Company, currently representing
approximately 59% of the Company's outstanding shares.
UFAC is an insurance claim management services company, JW develops and markets
claim management software and DBG develops and markets internet-based systems
and websites.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
The Company has historically financed its growth and on-going operations with
cash generated from operations. In the three months ended September 30, 2000,
the Company's operations generated $905,000 in cash. The most significant items
affecting cash generated by the Company's operations are net income of $477,000,
an increase in other liabilities of $244,000, a $75,000 increase in service fees
due to UFAC, an $87,000 decrease in receivables, a $46,000 increase in other
assets, and a $56,000 decrease in accrued expenses. The increase in other
liabilities mainly relates to the increase in accrued income taxes. The increase
in other assets is primarily due to the increase in deferred income taxes.
For the three months ended September 30, 2000, the Company's investing
activities generated $62,000 in cash. The most significant items affecting cash
generated from investing activities are $761,000 given as advances or loans to
licensees and franchisees and $813,000 in collections on advances or loans given
to licensees and franchisees.
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For the three months ended September 30, 2000, the Company did not generate or
use any cash in financing activities.
The Company anticipates that during fiscal 2001 its operations will generate
sufficient cash to fund its operations and equipment acquisitions. Through its
capital investment program, the Company replaces obsolete or outdated equipment
and invests in new equipment and furnishings to maintain or increase the
productivity of the Company and its employees. The Company anticipates investing
between $150,000 and $250,000 in fiscal 2001 for equipment and furnishings
pursuant to its capital investment program.
In June 1999, a complaint was filed in the United States District Court in
Nebraska against multiple defendants including the Company. The complaint arises
from the alleged embezzlement by a former licensee in connection with claims
services provided for the benefit of the plaintiff. The complaint seeks damages
of at least $1,800,000 from the Company. The Company has denied allegations of
liability contained in the complaint. As the lawsuit is still in its earliest
phase, the Company cannot yet assess the merits of the complaint or whether this
suit will have a material adverse effect on the Company. For further discussion,
see "Part II, Item 1 - Legal Proceedings".
The Company's ratio of current assets to current liabilities was 6.62 to 1 as of
September 30, 2000 and 9.42 to 1 as of June 30, 2000.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 COMPARED TO 1999
REVENUE
The Company's revenue decreased 4.8% or $81,000 to $1,595,000 in the current
quarter from $1,676,000 in the same period of the prior fiscal year. The
decrease represents a $158,000 decrease in adjusting and risk management fees
and a $77,000 increase in continuing licensee and franchisee fees.
The decrease of $158,000 in adjusting and risk management fees to $205,000 in
the quarter ended September 30, 2000 compared to $363,000 in the same period of
the prior fiscal year represents a 43.5% decrease. The Company experienced
decreases of $107,000 in adjusting fees in its Phoenix, Arizona office, $32,000
in adjusting fees in its Tucson, Arizona office, and $18,000 in adjusting fees
in its Las Vegas/Henderson, Nevada office. The remainder of the decrease,
$1,000, is due to the discontinuation of risk management services provided by
the Company's home office.
The decline in the Las Vegas/Henderson office is primarily the result of a
decrease in storms this quarter as compared to the same quarter of the prior
fiscal year. The decrease in the Phoenix office partly relates to a client the
Phoenix office acquired in November 1997 and lost in early fiscal 2000.
Furthermore, the Phoenix office has experienced a general decrease in claims
this quarter as compared to the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. The
decrease in the Tucson office is the result of the Company's sale of the Tucson
office to a new franchisee on January 1, 2000. Finally, the Company ceased
providing risk management services within the home office during the prior
fiscal year as it was not economical to continue providing such services. Fees
generated from the risk management services were $1,000 in the first quarter of
the prior fiscal year. The decision to have franchisees and licensees provide
risk management services for clients continues to remain with the individual
franchisees and licensees.
The Company's revenue from continuing licensee and franchisee fees increased
$77,000, or 5.9%, from $1,313,000 in the three months ended September 30, 1999
to $1,390,000 this quarter. This increase reflects the benefit to the Company's
licensees and franchisees from an increase in claims assignments from insurance
companies and self-insureds.
The Company's revenue is affected by numerous matters including the work loads
of other companies and claims presented by their clients. Therefore, the Company
is unable to project its future revenue. The Company has historically seen
growth in the licensee and franchisee fees paid, with exception to the loss of a
major client in 1997. To further enhance revenue growth, the Company continues
to develop and implement sales and marketing efforts to take advantage of its
geographic diversity as well as the unique strengths of its individual licensees
and franchisees. With the addition of the marketing resources provided by UFAC
(See Service Fees), the Company hopes to see continued growth in licensee and
franchisee fees paid.
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COMPENSATION AND FRINGE BENEFITS
Compensation and employee benefits represent approximately 41.1% of the
Company's costs and expenses and also represents the largest single item of
expense. These expenses decreased $208,000, or 35.5%, to $378,000 in the three
months ended September 30, 2000 from $586,000 in the same quarter of the prior
fiscal year. A portion of this decrease relates to the resignation of Francis J.
LaPallo, a former Executive Vice President, on January 31, 2000. During the
first quarter of the prior fiscal year, the Company was still paying
compensation and benefits associated with Mr. LaPallo's employment. Certain of
the services provided by Mr. LaPallo are now provided by UFAC pursuant to a
service agreement between the Company and UFAC. Charges for these services are
reflected in a fixed monthly fee paid to UFAC under the service agreement. For
further discussion, see "Service Fees".
The decrease further reflects the fact that most of the adjusters employed by
the Company-owned adjusting offices are compensated by commission based on their
adjusting services. As the adjusting fees in these offices decrease, the wages
paid to these adjusters also decrease. Furthermore, during the prior fiscal
year, the Company replaced its profit sharing plan with a gainsharing plan and a
401K plan, decreasing expenses related to these plans by $60,000 for the three
months ended September 30, 2000 as compared to the same quarter of the prior
fiscal year. Finally, the Company has reduced the amount of compensation paid to
employees due to the departure and non-replacement of certain salaried
personnel.
SERVICE FEES
On April 30, 1999, the Company entered into a service agreement with UFAC
whereby the Company pays a $25,000 monthly fee for certain services provided by
UFAC. Services included under this agreement are management, marketing,
technology, human resource support, and accounting and reporting support. For
the three months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, the Company incurred $75,000
in service fees under this agreement.
The Company also pays UFAC for service performed beyond the scope of the service
agreement. For the three months ended September 30, 2000, the Company incurred
an additional $15,000 in computer consulting fees and $5,000 in telephone
support for the Company's after-hour hotline, for an aggregate of $20,000 in
services provided by UFAC that were not within the scope of the service
agreement.
The Company believes that the charges for the services provided under the
service agreement are competitive or lower than charges for similar services and
facilities available from third parties.
EXPENSES OTHER THAN COMPENSATION AND FRINGE BENEFITS AND UFAC SERVICE FEES
The Company's expenses other than compensation and fringe benefits and UFAC
service fees decreased $17,000, or 3.7%, from the three months ended September
30, 1999 to the three months ended September 30, 2000. The principal items
affecting these expenses are decreases of $29,000 in provision for doubtful
accounts, $18,000 in office expenses and $16,000 in advertising and promotion,
and increases of $35,000 in legal fees and $18,000 in miscellaneous expenses.
The Company has traditionally advanced funds to franchisees and licensees to
assist them in the initial start-up and growth of their business. Throughout the
years, the Company has loaned significant amounts of money to various
franchisees and licensees. The Company reserves for such loans based upon
historical experience and current changes in circumstances. Loans are reserved
for under the following circumstances: (1) the Company determines that the loan
is uncollectible and (2) the collectability of the entire loan balance is
questionable. Based upon historical experience, a loan is determined to be
uncollectible when notice is given by the Company or by a franchisee or licensee
that the relationship with the Company is being terminated. Collectability of a
loan becomes questionable when either the Company anticipates that the
relationship between the Company and the franchisee or the licensee will become
terminated, or the volume of the franchisee or licensee is inadequate to repay
the loan in a reasonable period.
During fiscal 2000, the Company carried loans with certain franchisees or
licensees that had sizable loan balances which accumulated over a number of
years. As the franchisees' or licensees' volume had diminished, or their loans
age, the Company has provided for reserves on these loans as appropriate. The
likelihood of collecting 100% of such loans was determined to be questionable,
based upon the Company's past experience, and therefore the Company found it
appropriate to reserve for these loans. The Company is currently more
conservative in lending funds to franchisees and licensees today; however, older
loans are affecting current reserves for bad debt. The incidents of older, large
balance loans turning into bad debt during the first three months ended
September 30, 2000 has decreased as compared to the same quarter of the prior
year, therefore decreasing bad debt expense.
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Office expenses decreased primarily due to the Company's purchases of supplies
being greater in the first quarter of the prior fiscal year in preparation of
Year 2000. Furthermore, the Company no longer incurs office expenses associated
with the Tucson, Arizona adjusting office. The decrease in advertising and
promotional expenses reflects the purchase of promotional items in the first
quarter of the prior year . Furthermore, a portion of this reduction is due to
the non-renewal of the Company's share of a luxury suite at a sporting facility
during fiscal 2000. Legal fees have increased as the Company has needed
additional legal services in preparation of the once proposed and now terminated
Transaction with UFAC.
INCOME TAXES
The Company's income taxes were 35.5% and 37.1% of its income before taxes for
the three months ending September 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively. A difference
in these rates is due to permanent differences and is reflected in the increase
of the deferred tax asset of $42,000 from $357,000 at June 30, 2000 to $399,000
at September 30, 2000. The Company's income taxes have not been significantly
affected by any changes in the federal and state laws. However, tax rates can be
changed at any time based upon legislation.
OTHER INCOME
The Company's other income increased $33,000, or 106.5%, from $31,000 in the
three months ended September 30, 1999 to $64,000 in the three months ended
September 30, 2000. This increase is essentially due to the $31,000 increase in
interest income, as the Company has earned more interest on its available cash
this quarter as compared to the same quarter of the prior fiscal year due to the
investment of a higher percentage of the Company's available cash.
NET INCOME
The Company' income for the quarter ended September 30, 2000 increased $110,000,
or 30.0%, from $367,000 in the quarter ended September 30, 1999 to $477,000 in
the current quarter. The most significant items affecting net income were a
$81,000 decrease in revenue, a $208,000 decrease in compensation and fringe
benefits and a $33,000 increase in other income.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 COMPARED TO 1998
REVENUE
The Company's revenue increased 2.6% or $43,000 to $1,676,000 in the quarter
ended September 30, 1999 from $1,633,000 in the same period of the prior fiscal
year. The increase represents a $40,000 increase in continuing licensee and
franchisee fees and a $3,000 increase in adjusting and risk management fees.
The increase of $3,000 in adjusting and risk management fees from $360,000 in
the quarter ended September 30, 1998 to $363,000 in the quarter ended September
30, 1999 represents a 1% increase. The Company experienced an increase of
$28,000 in adjusting fees in its Las Vegas office, and decreases of $6,000 and
$19,000 in adjusting fees from the Phoenix and Tucson offices, respectively. The
increase in the Las Vegas office is primarily the result of an increase in
storms in the quarter ended September 30, 1999 as compared to the same period of
the prior year.
The Company's revenue from continuing licensee and franchisee fees increased 3%
or $40,000 from $1,273,000 in the quarter ended September 30, 1998 to $1,313,000
in the quarter ended September 30, 1999. This increase reflects the benefit to
the Company's licensees and franchisees from an increase in claims assignments
from insurance companies and self insureds.
The Company's revenue is affected by numerous matters including the work loads
of other companies and claims presented by their clients. The Company,
therefore, is unable to project its future revenue. The Company has historically
seen growth in licensee and franchisee fees paid. However, during fiscal 1998,
the Company experienced a decrease in revenue due primarily to the phase out of
a business relationship with its then major client. The Company has responded to
the loss of revenue by continuing to develop and implement sales and marketing
efforts to take advantage of its geographic diversity as well as the unique
strengths of its individual licensees and franchisees. The Company's revenue did
recover in fiscal 1999, to an amount comparable to that of fiscal 1997, which
was prior to the loss of the client, and the Company hopes to see continued
growth in licencee and franchisee fees paid from other sources.
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COMPENSATION AND FRINGE BENEFITS
Compensation and fringe benefits represent approximately 52% of the Company's
cost and expenses and are the Company's largest single item of expense. These
expenses decreased 18.4% or $132,000 from $718,000 in the three months ended
September 30, 1998 to $586,000 in the quarter ended September 30, 1999. This
decrease is the result of the retirements of William J. Rocke, former CEO and
former Chairman of the Board, and Jean E. Ryberg, former President, on June 30,
1999. Certain of the services provided by Mr. Rocke and Mrs. Ryberg are now
provided by United Financial Adjusting Company ("UFAC") pursuant to a service
agreement between the Company and UFAC. Charges for these services are reflected
in a monthly fee paid to UFAC. See discussion below.
SERVICE FEES
On April 30, 1999, the Company entered into a service agreement with UFAC
whereby the Company pays a $25,000 monthly fee for certain services provided by
UFAC. Services included under this agreement are management, marketing,
technology, human resource support, and accounting and reporting. For the three
months ended September 30, 1999, the Company incurred $75,000 in service fees.
The Company did not incur any service fees related to this agreement in the same
quarter of the prior fiscal year.
EXPENSES OTHER THAN COMPENSATION AND FRINGE BENEFITS AND SERVICE FEES
The Company's expenses other than compensation decreased $59,000 during the
three months ended September 30, 1999 as compared to the same quarter of the
prior fiscal year. The principal items affecting these expenses are decreases in
the following expenses: Directors fees of $13,500; general insurance of $17,000;
legal fees of $12,000; and computer consulting fees of $11,000. The balance of
the Company's costs and expenses have not significantly changed from the same
period of the prior fiscal year.
INCOME TAXES
The Company's income taxes were 37.1% and 39.5% of its income before taxes for
the three months ending September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. A difference
in these rates is due to a decrease in permanent differences in book and tax
income between the periods. The Company's income taxes have not been
significantly affected by any changes in the federal and state laws. However,
tax rates can be changed at any time based upon legislation.
OTHER INCOME
The Company's other income increased $3,000 or 10.7% from $28,000 in the quarter
ended September 30, 1998 to $31,000 in the quarter ended September 30, 1999. The
most significant items affecting other income include a $6,000 decrease in
interest income, a $5,000 increase in other income, and a $5,000 loss on the
sale of fixed assets for the quarter ended September 30, 1998.
NET INCOME
The Company's net income for the quarter ended September 30, 1999 increased
$111,000 or 43.4% from $256,000 in the quarter ended September 30, 1998 to
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$367,000 in the current quarter. The most significant items affecting net income
were a $43,000 increase in revenue, a $132,000 decrease in compensation and
fringe benefits, a $75,000 increase in service fees, and a $59,000 decrease in
expenses other than compensation and fringe benefits and service fees.
ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risk is the risk of loss to future earnings, fair values, or future cash
flows due to potential changes in the price of a financial instrument. A
financial instrument's value may change as a result of changes in interest
rates, exchange rates, commodity prices, equity prices and other market changes.
Market risk is inherent in all market risk sensitive financial instruments.
During the three months ended September 30, 2000 the Company did not own any
marketable securities and is therefore not exposed to any market risk associated
with such investments.
The Company has a book value of $619,000 invested in municipal bonds that it
carries as long term held-to-maturity investments. An increase in interest rates
would result in a decline in the market value of the bonds. These bonds mature
between 2005 and 2031. As the Company has the intent and ability to hold these
bonds to maturity, the market risk associated with these bonds is insignificant
and does not have a material effect on the financial statements.
Although the Company wholly owns a Canadian subsidiary, the cash held by the
Canadian subsidiary is not material to the Company's operations. Therefore, any
foreign currency fluctuations would not have a material effect on the Company's
financial statements.
PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In June 1999, Safeway Inc. filed a complaint against multiple defendants
including the Company in the United States District Court in Nebraska. The
complaint arises from the alleged embezzlement of over $1,800,000 by a former
franchisee of the Company. The complaint alleges claims against the Company in
connection with claims services provided for the benefit of Safeway, Inc.,
including breach of fiduciary duty, negligent failure to monitor or supervise,
vicarious liability and breach of contract. The complaint seeks an accounting
and a recovery of compensatory damages of at least $1,800,000. The Company has
denied the allegations of liability contained in the complaint. As the lawsuit
is still in its earliest phase, the Company cannot yet assess the merits of the
complaint or whether this suit will have a material adverse effect on the
Company. The Company has sought coverage under various insurance policies it
holds and has received denials of coverage from the carriers. The Company is
continuing to attempt to obtain coverage and defense from these carriers. As of
September 30, 2000, the Company has not accrued any liability with respect to
this lawsuit.
From time to time in the normal course of its business, the Company is named as
a defendant in lawsuits. With exception to the complaint described above, the
Company does not believe that it is subject to any such lawsuits or litigation
or threatened lawsuits or litigation that will have a material adverse effect on
the Company or its business.
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ITEM 2 - Not Applicable
ITEM 3 - Not Applicable
ITEM 4 - Not Applicable
ITEM 5 - Not Applicable
ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(b) The Company filed an 8-K on September 13, 2000, an 8-K/A on September 15,
2000 and an additional 8-K/A on September 20, 2000 to report a change in the
Company's independent accountants for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001.
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.
FRONTIER ADJUSTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
Date: November 13, 2000 /s/ Troy M. Huth
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Troy M. Huth, President, Chief Executive
Officer and Director
Date: November 13, 2000 /s/ Jeffrey R. Harcourt
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Jeffrey R. Harcourt, Chief Financial
Officer, Treasurer and Director
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