form8k_062812.htm
 
 
 
 


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT


Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):
June 28, 2012

Franklin Covey Logo
FRANKLIN COVEY CO.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File No. 1-11107


Utah
 
87-0401551
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
(IRS Employer Identification Number)
     

2200 West Parkway Boulevard
Salt Lake City, Utah  84119-2099
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (801) 817-1776

Former name or former address, if changed since last report: Not Applicable
 

 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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[ ]      Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[ ]      Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[ ]      Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 
 



 


Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On June 28, 2012, Franklin Covey Co. (the Company) announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended May 26, 2012.  A copy of the earnings release is being furnished as exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K.

Certain information in this Report (including the exhibit) is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.


Item 8.01  Other Events

On June 18, 2012, the Company announced that it would host a discussion for shareholders and the financial community to review its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended May 26, 2012.  The discussion is scheduled to be held on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (3:00 p.m. Mountain time).
 
Interested persons can participate by dialing 1-866-277-1182 (International participants may dial 617-597-5359), access code: 24231670. Alternatively, a webcast will be accessible at the following Web site: http://www.media-server.com/m/acs/6366db95000185782f55f3dd5dfaea61.

A replay will be available from June 28 (7:00 pm ET) through July 5, 2012 by dialing 888-286-8010 (International participants may dial 617-801-6888), access code: 62391847. The webcast will remain accessible through July 5, 2012 on the Investor Relations area of the Company's website at: http://investor.franklincovey.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=102601&p=irol-IRHome.


Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)
Exhibits
 
99.1
     Earnings release dated June 28, 2012


 
 

 


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 hereunto duly authorized.

     
FRANKLIN COVEY CO.
         
         
Date:
June 28, 2012
 
By:
/s/ Stephen D. Young
       
Stephen D. Young
       
Chief Financial Officer
         


exhibit99_1.htm
 
 
 


Exhibit 99.1
 
 

franklin covey logo
2200 West Parkway Boulevard
Salt Lake City, Utah  84119-2331
www.franklincovey.com
 
 
Press Release



FRANKLIN COVEY REPORTS STRONG THIRD QUARTER
FISCAL 2012 FINANCIAL RESULTS – NOW EXPECTS TO EXCEED THE
HIGH END OF ITS PREVIOUS ADJUSTED EBITDA GUIDANCE RANGE
FOR FISCAL 2012 YEAR

Strongest Third Quarter Ever for the Company’s Current Business
Adjusted EBITDA Growth of 10% and EPS Growth of 125% Over the Prior Year
Increases Fiscal 2012 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance Range to $26 Million to $27 Million

Salt Lake City, Utah – Franklin Covey Co. (NYSE: FC), a content and intellectual property company that creates and distributes world-class content, training, processes, and tools that organizations and individuals use to transform their results, today announced financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended May 26, 2012.

The Company reported strong financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2012, with revenues increasing to $41.3 million compared with $40.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 and $30.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2010.  Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter rose 10% to $5.8 million, compared with $5.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 and $2.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2010.  For the trailing 4 quarters, Adjusted EBITDA totaled $24.1 million, up $2.6 million, or 12%, compared with the same period of fiscal 2011.  With the significant flow-through of revenue to Adjusted EBITDA, the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA margin (Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of sales) increased to 13.9% in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 compared with 12.8% in the prior year.  For the trailing four quarters ended May 26, 2012, the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 14.6% compared with 13.4% for the same period of fiscal 2011.  Increased sales, improved operating margins, and a decreased effective income tax rate combined to more than double net income for the quarter to $1.6 million ($.09 per diluted share) compared with $0.7 million ($.04 per diluted share) in the third quarter of fiscal 2011.  Cash flows from Operating Activities was $18.1 million for the trailing 4 quarters and the Company had cash totaling $6.5 million at May 26, 2012 with no borrowings outstanding on its line of credit facility.

Bob Whitman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Franklin Covey, commented, “We are very pleased with the results achieved in our fiscal third quarter, and by the significant momentum we are seeing in our business, which drove a 23% increase in our Pipeline of Booked Days and Awarded Revenue during the quarter.  We were also pleased that after achieving 34% revenue growth and 161% Adjusted EBITDA growth in last year’s third quarter, we were able to increase both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA in this year’s third quarter.  We expect to achieve strong growth in both revenue and profitability during our fiscal fourth quarter, positioning us for continued strong growth in fiscal 2013.”

Third Quarter Financial Results

The Company’s consolidated sales increased to $41.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 compared with $40.9 million in the same quarter of fiscal 2011.  Sales increased through all of the Company’s major sales channels when compared with the prior year.  Excluding the impact of anticipated revenue declines from contracts with a governmental agency, sales through the Company’s U.S./Canada direct offices increased 5% over fiscal 2011.  International direct office sales increased during the quarter, driven by a $0.6 million improvement in sales in Japan, and many of the Company’s

 
 

 

international licensee partners also recognized stronger sales during the quarter, resulting in a 6% increase in royalty revenues.  The Company’s National Account practices reported a 13% increase in revenues, driven by a $0.9 million increase in revenues from the Education practice.  Self-funded marketing revenues, which include public training programs, book sales, audio sales, publication royalties, and delivered speeches, decreased by $1.3 million primarily due to royalties related to new books received in fiscal 2011 that did not repeat in the third quarter of fiscal 2012.

Gross profit increased to $26.1 million compared with $25.8 million, primarily due to increased consolidated sales.  The Company’s gross margin improved slightly to 63.3% of sales compared with 63.0% of sales in the prior year.

Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) increased by $0.4 million primarily due to a $0.7 million increase in advertising and promotion expense primarily for new strategic marketing initiatives and a $0.6 million increase in non-cash share-based compensation expense primarily resulting from performance awards granted in fiscal 2011.  These increases were partially offset by a $0.6 million decrease in associate costs primarily due to reduced bonuses and commissions compared with prior year bonuses and commissions generated by the significant increase in sales during fiscal 2011 and by ongoing cost reduction efforts in various areas of the Company’s operations.  Depreciation expense decreased by $0.3 million due to the full depreciation of certain assets during the quarter and amortization expense declined by $0.3 million compared with the prior year due to the full amortization of certain intangible assets in late fiscal 2011.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 10% to $5.8 million for the quarter.  Net income reflected the increase in sales, improved operating margins, and a decreased effective income tax rate and rose to $1.6 million compared with $0.7 million in fiscal 2011.  The Company’s net income benefited from improved pretax income and a significant decrease in the effective tax rate from 67% in fiscal 2011 to 42% in fiscal 2012, primarily due to the recognition of foreign tax credits during fiscal 2012.  Due to the utilization of net operating loss carryforwards, the Company’s cash paid for taxes continues to remain significantly less than its income tax expense.

Third Quarter Financial Highlights
·  
Sales grew in all of the Company’s major sales channels.
·  
Gross profit increased to $26.1 million on increased sales and a slight increase in gross margin.
·  
Adjusted EBITDA increased 10% to $5.8 million, compared with $5.2 million in fiscal 2011.
·  
Adjusted EBITDA/Sales percentage increased to 13.9% from 12.8% last year.
·  
Net income more than doubled to $1.6 million compared with $0.7 million in the prior year.
·  
EPS grew by 125%, to $.09 per diluted share, from $.04 per diluted share in the third quarter of fiscal 2011.
·  
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $6.5 million at May 26, 2012 with no borrowings on the line of credit facility.

Fiscal 2012 Year-to-Date Financial Results

Consolidated sales for the three quarters ended May 26, 2012 increased $3.7 million to $119.4 million compared with $115.8 million in fiscal 2011.  Sales increased over the prior year despite the impact of expected sales declines from government services contracts that totaled $5.0 million for the first three quarters of fiscal 2012.  Excluding the impact of decreased government services sales, U.S./Canada direct office sales increased 6% compared with the prior year.  The Company’s sales also increased through all of its other major sales channels for the three quarters ended May 26, 2012.  Increased sales and improved gross margins led to an increase in gross profit to $77.7 million compared with $74.0 million in fiscal 2011.  Consolidated gross margin increased to 65.0% of sales compared with 63.9% of sales in the prior year, primarily due to increased international licensee royalties and book royalties received on new publications.  The Company’s SG&A expenses increased $2.8 million primarily due to increased non-cash share-based compensation costs and increased advertising and promotional costs.  Depreciation expense decreased by $0.3 million due to the full depreciation of certain assets during the third quarter of fiscal 2012.  Amortization expense declined by $0.9 million compared to the prior year due to the full amortization of certain intangible assets in late fiscal 2011.

 
 

 

Adjusted EBITDA increased to $17.4 million, or 20%, compared with $14.5 million in fiscal 2011.  Net income for the three quarters ended May 26, 2012 totaled $4.4 million ($.24 per diluted share) compared with $1.8 million ($.11 per diluted share) on the strength of improved pretax income and a lower effective income tax rate.

Cash flows from operating activities for the three quarters ended May 26, 2012 increased to $8.7 million compared with $6.2 million in the first three quarters of the prior year.

At May 26, 2012, the Company had $6.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, compared with $3.0 million at August 31, 2011.  Net working capital increased to $26.3 million at May 26, 2012 compared with $16.7 million on August 31, 2011 and the Company had no borrowings on its revolving line of credit facility at May 26, 2012.

Common Share Repurchase Plan

During the quarter ended May 26, 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a plan to purchase up to $10.0 million of the Company’s outstanding common stock.  The Company intends to use available cash exceeding $10.0 million to make the purchases.  All previously existing common stock repurchase plans were canceled and the new common share repurchase plan does not have an expiration date.

Revolving Line of Credit Renewal

On June 15, 2012, the Company modified its revolving line of credit agreement with its existing lender.  The revolving line of credit facility now expires on March 31, 2015 and continues to provide $10.0 million of cash availability that may be used for general corporate purposes.  The Company wanted to ensure the availability of its line of credit facility over the next three years so that it can use excess cash to pursue special initiatives, such as the repurchase of shares of our common stock, and for other growth opportunities.

Fiscal 2012 Outlook

Based on its strong fiscal 2012 performance through May 26, 2012, and the strength of its booking pace and awarded revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company now expects Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2012 to exceed the higher end of its previously provided guidance range of $24 million to $26 million and now expects to be between $26 million to $27 million for fiscal 2012.

Earnings Conference Call

On Thursday, June 28, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (3:00 p.m. Mountain time) Franklin Covey will host a conference call to review its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended May 26, 2012.  Interested persons may participate by dialing 866-277-1182 (International participants may dial 617-597-5359), access code: 24231670.  Alternatively, a webcast will be accessible at the following Web site: http://www.media-server.com/m/acs/6366db95000185782f55f3dd5dfaea61.  A replay will be available from June 28 (7:00 pm ET) through July 5, 2012 by dialing 888-286-8010 (International participants may dial 617-801-6888), access code: 62391847.  The webcast will remain accessible through July 5, 2012 on the Investor Relations area of the Company’s Web site at:  http://investor.franklincovey.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=102601&p=irol-IRHome.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including those statements related to the Company’s future results and profitability; expected Adjusted EBITDA in fiscal 2012; goals relating to the growth of the Company; and potential common share purchases.  Forward-looking statements are based upon management’s current expectations and are subject to various risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: general economic conditions; the expected number of booked days to be delivered; market acceptance of new products or services and marketing strategies; the ability to achieve sustainable growth in future periods; and other factors identified and discussed in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K

 
 

 

and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Many of these conditions are beyond the Company’s control or influence, any one of which may cause future results to differ materially from the Company’s current expectations, and there can be no assurance that the Company’s actual future performance will meet management’s expectations.  These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances subsequent to this press release.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

Refer to the attached table for the reconciliation of a non-GAAP financial measure, “Adjusted EBITDA,” to consolidated net income, the most comparable GAAP financial measure.  The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income or loss from operations excluding the impact of interest expense, income tax expense, amortization, depreciation, share-based compensation expense, and other non-recurring items.  The Company references this non-GAAP financial measure in its decision making because it provides supplemental information that facilitates consistent internal comparisons to the historical operating performance of prior periods and the Company believes it provides investors with greater transparency to evaluate operational activities and financial results.

About Franklin Covey Co.

Franklin Covey Co. (NYSE:FC) (www.franklincovey.com), is a global provider of training and consulting services in the areas of leadership, productivity, strategy execution, customer loyalty, trust, sales performance, government, education and individual effectiveness.  Over its history, Franklin Covey has worked with 90 percent of the Fortune 100, more than 75 percent of the Fortune 500, and thousands of small and mid-sized businesses, as well as numerous government entities and educational institutions.  Franklin Covey has more than 40 direct and licensee offices providing professional services in over 140 countries.


Investor Contact:
Franklin Covey
Steve Young
801-817-1776
investor.relations@franklincovey.com
 
Media Contact:
Franklin Covey
Debra Lund
801-817-6440
Debra.Lund@franklincovey.com




 
 

 

FRANKLIN COVEY CO.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
( in thousands, except per share amounts )
                         
                         
                         
   
Quarter Ended
   
Three Quarters Ended
 
   
May 26,
   
May 28,
   
May 26,
   
May 28,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(unaudited)
     (unaudited)  
                         
Net sales
  $ 41,274     $ 40,897     $ 119,441     $ 115,791  
                                 
Cost of sales
    15,130       15,116       41,774       41,823  
Gross profit
    26,144       25,781       77,667       73,968  
                                 
Selling, general, and administrative
    21,448       21,009       63,535       60,713  
Depreciation
    680       997       2,374       2,695  
Amortization
    622       916       1,879       2,766  
Income from operations
    3,394       2,859       9,879       7,794  
                                 
Interest expense, net
    (611 )     (664 )     (1,863 )     (2,005 )
Income before income taxes
    2,783       2,195       8,016       5,789  
                                 
Income tax provision
    (1,166 )     (1,471 )     (3,575 )     (3,966 )
Net income
  $ 1,617     $ 724     $ 4,441     $ 1,823  
                                 
Net income per common share:
                               
   Basic
  $ 0.09     $ 0.04     $ 0.25     $ 0.11  
   Diluted
    0.09       0.04       0.24       0.11  
                                 
Weighted average common shares:
                               
   Basic
    17,797       17,067       17,765       17,030  
   Diluted
    18,316       17,354       18,200       17,282  
                                 
Other data:
                               
   Adjusted EBITDA(1)
  $ 5,752     $ 5,228     $ 17,433     $ 14,519  
                                 
(1) The term Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, share-based
  compensation, and certain other items) is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company believes is useful
  to investors in evaluating its results. For a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to the most comparable
  GAAP equivalent, refer to the Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA as shown below.



 
 

 

FRANKLIN COVEY CO.
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA
(in thousands and unaudited)
                               
                               
   
Quarter Ended
   
Three Quarters Ended
 
   
May 26,
   
May 28,
   
May 29,
   
May 26,
   
May 28,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2010
   
2012
   
2011
 
Reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA:
                             
Net income
  $ 1,617     $ 724     $ 135     $ 4,441     $ 1,823  
Adjustments:
                                       
Interest expense, net
    611       664       732       1,863       2,005  
Income tax provision (benefit)
    1,166       1,471       (1,165 )     3,575       3,966  
Amortization
    622       916       929       1,879       2,766  
Depreciation
    680       997       915       2,374       2,695  
Share-based compensation
    1,056       456       331       3,301       1,264  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
    -       -       128       -       -  
                                         
   Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 5,752     $ 5,228     $ 2,005     $ 17,433     $ 14,519  
                                         
   Adjusted EBITDA margin
    13.9 %     12.8 %     6.6 %     14.6 %     12.5 %
                                         
                                         
   
Trailing 4 Quarters Ended
                         
   
May 26,
   
May 28,
                         
      2012       2011                          
Reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA:
                                       
Net income
  $ 7,425     $ 1,303                          
Adjustments:
                                       
Interest expense, net
    2,522       2,685                          
Income tax provision
    3,249       8,469                          
Amortization
    2,654       3,694                          
Depreciation
    3,246       3,463                          
Share-based compensation
    4,825       1,648                          
Severance costs
    150       920                          
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
    -       (508 )                        
Gain from sale of discontinued operations, net of tax
    -       (238 )                        
                                         
   Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 24,071     $ 21,436                          
                                         
   Adjusted EBITDA margin
    14.6 %     13.4 %                        
                                         
                                         
                                         
FRANKLIN COVEY CO.
Additional Sales Information
(in thousands and unaudited)
                                         
   
Quarter Ended
   
Three Quarters Ended
         
   
May 26,
   
May 28,
   
May 26,
   
May 28,
         
      2012       2011       2012       2011          
Sales Detail by Category:
                                       
   Training and consulting services
  $ 38,213     $ 37,368     $ 110,201     $ 108,261          
   Products
    2,291       2,958       7,057       5,777          
   Leasing
    770       571       2,183       1,753          
                                         
Total
  $ 41,274     $ 40,897     $ 119,441     $ 115,791          
                                         
Sales Detail by Region/Type:
                                       
   U.S./Canada direct
  $ 22,736     $ 22,535     $ 60,241     $ 62,643          
   International direct
    5,612       5,319       20,693       19,423          
   Licensees
    3,581       3,389       10,793       9,480          
   National account practices
    5,917       5,249       17,197       14,011          
   Self-funded marketing
    2,132       3,476       6,871       7,403          
   Other
    1,296       929       3,646       2,831          
                                         
Total
  $ 41,274     $ 40,897     $ 119,441     $ 115,791          
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
FRANKLIN COVEY CO.
Selected Statement of Cash Flows Information
(in thousands and unaudited)
                                         
   
Three Quarters Ended
                         
   
May 26,
   
May 28,
                         
      2012       2011                          
                                         
Cash provided by operating activities
  $ 8,678     $ 6,213                          
                                         
Cash paid for purchases of property and equipment
    (1,428 )     (1,940 )                        



 
 

 

FRANKLIN COVEY CO.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
             
             
   
May 26,
   
August 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Assets
 
(unaudited)
 
Current assets:
           
Cash
  $ 6,465     $ 3,016  
Accounts receivable, less allowance for
               
   doubtful accounts of $697 and $798
    31,593       32,412  
Receivable from related party
    6,259       5,717  
Inventories
    3,775       4,301  
Deferred income taxes
    2,977       3,005  
Other current assets
    4,052       3,605  
   Total current assets
    55,121       52,056  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    18,112       19,143  
Intangible assets, net
    59,825       61,703  
Goodwill
    9,172       9,172  
Other assets
    9,432       9,353  
    $ 151,662     $ 151,427  
                 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
               
Current liabilities:
               
Current portion of financing obligation
  $ 957     $ 857  
Current portion of bank note payable
    2,500       2,292  
Accounts payable
    6,263       9,154  
Income taxes payable
    251       285  
Accrued liabilities
    18,899       22,813  
   Total current liabilities
    28,870       35,401  
                 
Financing obligation, less current portion
    28,778       29,507  
Bank note payable, less current portion
    833       2,708  
Other liabilities
    444       411  
Deferred income tax liabilities
    5,712       4,084  
   Total liabilities
    64,637       72,111  
                 
Shareholders' equity:
               
Common stock
    1,353       1,353  
Additional paid-in capital
    182,023       179,515  
Common stock warrants
    5,260       5,260  
Retained earnings
    22,710       18,269  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    3,260       3,592  
Treasury stock at cost, 9,307 and 9,386 shares
    (127,581 )     (128,673 )
   Total shareholders' equity
    87,025       79,316  
    $ 151,662     $ 151,427