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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 30, 2016

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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Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On June 30, 2016, Franklin Covey Co. (the Company) announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2016, which ended on May 28, 2016.  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 16, 2016, 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 28, 2016.  The discussion is scheduled to be held on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern daylight time (3:00 p.m. Mountain daylight time).
 
Interested persons can participate by dialing 888-771-4371 (International participants may dial 847-585-4405), access code: 42796146. Alternatively, a webcast will be accessible at the following Web site: http://www.edge.media-server.com/m/p/6pxqjayk/lan/en.

A replay will be available from June 30 (7:30 pm ET) through July 7, 2016 by dialing 888-843-7419 (International participants may dial 630-652-3042), access code: 42796146#.  The webcast will remain accessible through July 7, 2016 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 30, 2016



 
 

 


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 30, 2016
 
By:
/s/ Stephen D. Young
       
Stephen D. Young
       
Chief Financial Officer
         




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Exhibit 99.1


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



FRANKLIN COVEY REPORTS 2016 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS

New Contract Sales of the Company’s Recently Introduced “All Access Pass” Intellectual Property Licenses Increase 64% Over Second Quarter
Cash Flows From Operating Activities Increase 42% to $21.9 Million for the First Three Quarters of Fiscal 2016
Company Purchases 135,724 Shares of Common Stock During the Third Quarter Bringing Total Purchases of Common Stock in Fiscal 2016 to 2,107,556 Shares

Salt Lake City, Utah – Franklin Covey Co. (NYSE: FC), a global performance improvement 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 2016 third quarter ended May 28, 2016.

Fiscal 2016 Third Quarter Financial Results

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All Access Pass Sales:  During late January 2016 the Company introduced the All Access Pass (AAP) intellectual property license.  The AAP allows the Company’s clients to obtain a license to access and use a broad range of the Company’s intellectual property in their training and personnel development programs for a specified period—typically one year.  Clients may use complete training curriculums or individual concepts from the Company’s available content to create custom training solutions to fit their needs.  After testing the concept on a very limited basis in the first quarter and early second quarter, the Company introduced the AAP program in all of its U.S./Canada sales offices in late January.  During the third quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company recognized $3.0 million of new AAP contract sales compared with $1.8 million of AAP sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2016.  Based on applicable accounting standards, the Company deferred $2.0 million of AAP sales during the third quarter, which will be recognized over the remaining contractual periods.  Including the recognition of previously deferred AAP sales, the Company recognized $3.4 million of AAP revenues during the quarter ended May 28, 2016.  While the Company is currently optimistic about the future of the AAP and believes that it will provide additional revenues in future periods from new sales and from recognition of amounts previously deferred, the transition to this business model has impacted fiscal 2016 reporting periods as the Company defers a portion of revenues that under previous contracts (such as for facilitator sales) were fully recognized as the transaction was completed.  Accordingly, sales performance during the transition period may be impacted by the deferral of a portion of AAP contract revenues.
§
Revenue:  Consolidated revenue for the third quarter was $44.7 million compared with $48.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2015.  Increased Education practice sales combined with increased licensee royalty and increased AAP revenues were insufficient to offset the impact of the non-renewal of a large government contract which had $2.1 million of revenue in the third quarter of fiscal 2015 ($0.9 million of operating income), decreased sales in our direct office channel, and decreased Sales Performance and Customer Loyalty practice revenues.
§
Gross profit:  Third quarter gross profit was $29.6 million compared with $30.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2015.  The Company’s gross margin for the quarter ended May 28, 2016 improved to 66.1% of sales compared with 62.8% in the third quarter of the prior year.  The improvement in gross margin was primarily due to a change in the mix of sales which resulted in increased intellectual

 
 

 
 
 
    property sales, including increased sales of the All Access Pass, increased international licensee royalties, and increased Education practice subscription revenues.
§
Operating Income (Loss):  The Company reported a loss from operations of $1.3 million compared with $1.4 million of income in the third quarter of fiscal 2015.  The decrease was primarily due to a $3.2 million increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses.  Increased selling, general, and administrative expenses were primarily due to increased bad debt expense resulting from an $0.8 million write off of a large Education practice contract, increased promotional and travel costs related to marketing events and promotion of the All Access Pass, additional sales and sales-related personnel, and increased non-cash share-based compensation expense.
§
Net Income (Loss):  Third quarter fiscal 2016 net loss was $1.1 million compared with net income totaling $1.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2015, reflecting the above-noted factors.  Foreign exchange had an insignificant impact on the Company’s operations during the third quarter of fiscal 2016.
§
Earnings (Loss) Per Share:  The Company reported a loss per share for the quarter ended May 28, 2016 of $(.07) compared with diluted EPS of $.07 per share in the third quarter of fiscal 2015.
§
Adjusted EBITDA:  Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter was $1.8 million compared with $4.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2015, reflecting the transition of the business model in the domestic regions to the AAP model, which includes deferral of a portion of contracted sales and higher expenses to market and promote the new offering; the non-renewal of a large government contract; and increased bad debt expense related to the write off of an Education practice contract.
§
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Highlights:  The Company’s cash flows, liquidity, and balance sheet continue to remain strong.  Cash provided by operating activities through May 28, 2016 increased $6.5 million, or 42%, to $21.9 million compared with $15.4 million in the first three quarters of the prior year.  After the purchase of over 2.1 million shares of its common stock for $37.4 million during fiscal 2016, the Company had $8.9 million of cash and recently obtained a $15.0 million term loan to finance the purchase of common shares as part of the renewal of its existing credit facility.
§
Adjusted EBITDA Outlook:  Given the accelerating growth of AAP revenues and the corresponding deferral of a portion of those revenues in the fourth quarter, the Company has expanded its previously-announced annual guidance range for Adjusted EBITDA to between $31 million to $36 million, excluding the impact of changes in foreign exchange during the year.

Bob Whitman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “While we were disappointed about the non-repeat of a large government services contract and the unexpected write off of a large Education practice receivable and their impact on the quarter, we were otherwise excited and confident about the direction of the business as we see the growth opportunities associated with the All Access Pass.  The shift to the All Access Pass creates a significant change to our business model, especially in our domestic regional sales offices.  Since the All Access Pass requires the delivery of content over a contracted period, we are required to defer a portion of All Access Pass revenues rather than recognize all of the contract value at once.  Although the deferral reduces recognized revenues during the transition period, we believe that the recognition of deferred revenues combined with sales of new All Access Pass contracts will provide growth in future periods.”

Mr. Whitman concluded, “We believe there are three ways in which the All Access Pass will change our business model in the future.  First, we expect that the lifetime value of our existing customers will increase through larger average sales, better gross margins, and hopefully higher repeating revenues.  Second, we believe that the All Access Pass provides a clearer path for expanding our influence and reach within our clients’ organizations.  Finally, we believe that following the transition to the All Access Pass business model, the substantial deferred revenue associated with these contracts will accelerate growth and help to smooth revenue and earnings between our quarterly reporting periods.  We believe these changes will continue to deliver strong cash flows and the opportunity for value creation for our shareholders.”

Fiscal 2016 Year-To-Date Financial Results

Consolidated revenue for the first three quarters of fiscal 2016 was $135.2 million compared with $142.5 million in the first three quarters of the prior year.  The decrease from the prior year was primarily due to the combined impact of the following factors: (1) the non-repeat during the first three quarters of fiscal 2016 of $6.5 million in revenue ($3.8 million of operating income) from a federal government agency

 
 

 
 
 
contract which has not yet been open for renewal in fiscal 2016; (2) the transition to the AAP business model and the corresponding deferral of a portion of AAP revenues; and (3) a $1.5 million reduction in revenue due to the year-over-year impact of changes in foreign exchange rates.  Partially offsetting these decreases, was a 28%, or $4.9 million, increase in Education practice revenues.  Consolidated gross profit was $89.5 million compared with $91.5 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2015.  Gross margin for the first three quarters increased to 66.2% compared with 64.2% in the prior year on the strength of increased intellectual property license sales, decreased onsite presentations, increased Education practice subscription revenues, and increased international licensee royalties.

Operating income for the first three quarters of fiscal 2016 was reduced by a $1.5 million charge to increase the NinetyFive 5, LLC acquisition earn out liability, $1.3 million of increased non-cash share-based compensation expense, $1.2 million of adverse foreign exchange, and $0.8 million related to the write off of a large Education practice contract.  The Company’s net loss was also impacted by these factors and totaled $0.7 million, or ($.05) per share, compared with net income of $3.4 million, or $.20 per diluted share, in the first three quarters of fiscal 2015.

Adjusted EBITDA for the three quarters ended May 28, 2016 was $10.7 million compared with $14.6 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2016.  Compared with fiscal 2015, the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA for the first three quarters of fiscal 2016 was primarily impacted by the non-renewal of a large government contract ($3.8 million) and by the adverse impact of foreign exchange rates, which totaled $1.2 million.  Excluding these factors, the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA grew by $1.1 million compared with the prior year.

Earnings Conference Call

On Thursday, June 30, 2016, 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 28, 2016.  Interested persons may participate by dialing 888-771-4371 (International participants may dial 847-585-4405), access code: 42796146.  Alternatively, a webcast will be accessible at the following Web site: http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/6pxqjayk/lan/en.  A replay will be available from June 30 (7:30 pm ET) through July 7, 2016 by dialing 888-843-7419 (International participants may dial 630-652-3042), access code: 42796146#.  The webcast will remain accessible through July 7, 2016 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 2016; expected sales of All Access Pass services; other anticipated future sales; and goals relating to the growth of the Company.  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 certain other items such as adjustments to the fair value of expected earn out liabilities resulting from the acquisition of businesses.  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.  The Company does not provide forward-looking GAAP measures or a reconciliation of the forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP measures because of its inability to project certain of the costs included in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA.

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 150 countries.

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



 
 

 
 

 
FRANKLIN COVEY CO.
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
(in thousands, except per-share amounts, and unaudited)
 
                         
                         
   
Quarter Ended
   
Three Quarters Ended
 
   
May 28,
   
May 30,
   
May 28,
   
May 30,
 
   
2016
   
2015
   
2016
   
2015
 
                         
Net sales
  $ 44,738     $ 48,306     $ 135,224     $ 142,497  
                                 
Cost of sales
    15,176       17,984       45,736       50,955  
Gross profit
    29,562       30,322       89,488       91,542  
                                 
Selling, general, and administrative
    29,095       25,934       83,521       78,475  
Restructuring costs
    -       -       376       -  
Impairment of assets
    -       1,082       -       1,082  
Depreciation
    1,003       980       2,809       2,984  
Amortization
    722       912       2,541       2,818  
Income (loss) from operations
    (1,258 )     1,414       241       6,183  
                                 
Interest expense, net
    (483 )     (428 )     (1,416 )     (1,283 )
Discount on related party receivable
    -       (233 )     -       (364 )
Income (loss) before income taxes
    (1,741 )     753       (1,175 )     4,536  
                                 
Income tax benefit (provision)
    689       438       465       (1,089 )
Net income (loss)
  $ (1,052 )   $ 1,191     $ (710 )   $ 3,447  
                                 
Net income (loss) per common share:
                               
   Basic and diluted
  $ (0.07 )   $ 0.07     $ (0.05 )   $ 0.20  
                                 
Weighted average common shares:
                               
   Basic
    14,259       16,739       15,259       16,839  
   Diluted
    14,259       16,900       15,259       17,026  
                                 
Other data:
                               
   Adjusted EBITDA(1)
  $ 1,794     $ 4,864     $ 10,675     $ 14,590  
                                 
(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 (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA
 
(in thousands and unaudited)
 
                         
   
Quarter Ended
   
Three Quarters Ended
 
   
May 28,
   
May 30,
   
May 28,
   
May 30,
 
   
2016
   
2015
   
2016
   
2015
 
Reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA:
                   
Net income (loss)
  $ (1,052 )   $ 1,191     $ (710 )   $ 3,447  
Adjustments:
                               
Interest expense, net
    483       428       1,416       1,283  
Discount on related party receivable
    -       233       -       364  
Income tax provision (benefit)
    (689 )     (438 )     (465 )     1,089  
Amortization
    722       912       2,541       2,818  
Depreciation
    1,003       980       2,809       2,984  
Share-based compensation
    1,048       592       2,922       1,602  
Restructuring costs
    -       -       376       -  
Impairment of assets
    -       1,082       -       1,082  
Increase (reduction) to contingent earnout liability
    88       (51 )     1,456       (79 )
Other expense (income)
    191       (65 )     330       -  
                                 
   Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 1,794     $ 4,864     $ 10,675     $ 14,590  
                                 
   Adjusted EBITDA margin
    4.0 %     10.1 %     7.9 %     10.2 %





FRANKLIN COVEY CO.
Additional Sales and Financial Information
(in thousands and unaudited)
                     
       
Quarter Ended
 
Three Quarters Ended
       
May 28,
 
May 30,
 
May 28,
 
May 30,
       
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Sales Detail by Division:
               
 
   Direct offices
 
 $        23,892
 
 $        26,307
 
 $        72,119
 
 $        77,387
 
   Strategic markets
 
            6,906
 
            9,337
 
           21,636
 
           28,153
 
   Education practice
 
            7,397
 
            6,091
 
           22,151
 
           17,249
 
   International licensees
 
            4,472
 
            4,027
 
           13,093
 
           12,845
 
   Corporate and other
 
            2,071
 
            2,544
 
            6,225
 
            6,863
                     
 
Total
 
 $        44,738
 
 $        48,306
 
 $      135,224
 
 $      142,497
                     
Sales Detail by Category:
               
 
   Training and consulting services
 
 $        42,275
 
 $        45,373
 
 $      127,746
 
 $      134,392
 
   Products
 
1,340
 
1,710
 
4,125
 
4,846
 
   Leasing
 
1,123
 
1,223
 
3,353
 
3,259
                     
       
           44,738
 
           48,306
 
         135,224
 
         142,497
Cost of Goods Sold by Category:
               
 
   Training and consulting services
 
           13,928
 
           16,712
 
           41,782
 
           47,067
 
   Products
 
               621
 
               778
 
            2,081
 
            2,311
 
   Leasing
 
               627
 
               494
 
            1,873
 
            1,577
       
           15,176
 
           17,984
 
           45,736
 
           50,955
Gross Profit
 
 $        29,562
 
 $        30,322
 
 $        89,488
 
 $        91,542



 
 

 
 
 

 
FRANKLIN COVEY CO.
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
(in thousands and unaudited)
 
             
   
May 28,
   
August 31,
 
   
2016
   
2015
 
Assets
           
Current assets:
           
Cash
  $ 8,863     $ 16,234  
Accounts receivable, less allowance for
               
   doubtful accounts of $1,415 and $1,333
    46,473       65,182  
Receivable from related party
    2,044       2,425  
Inventories
    4,633       3,949  
Income taxes receivable
    2,572       -  
Deferred income taxes
    2,540       2,479  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    6,034       5,156  
   Total current assets
    73,159       95,425  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    15,389       15,499  
Intangible assets, net
    50,915       53,449  
Goodwill
    19,903       19,903  
Long-term receivable from related party
    1,189       1,562  
Other assets
    13,172       14,807  
    $ 173,727     $ 200,645  
                 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
               
Current liabilities:
               
Current portion of financing obligation
  $ 1,613     $ 1,473  
Current portion of term note payable
    3,750       -  
Accounts payable
    8,210       8,306  
Income taxes payable
    -       221  
Accrued liabilities
    24,089       29,634  
   Total current liabilities
    37,662       39,634  
                 
Term note payable, less current portion
    11,250       -  
Financing obligation, less current portion
    23,379       24,605  
Other liabilities
    3,144       3,802  
Deferred income tax liabilities
    7,078       7,098  
   Total liabilities
    82,513       75,139  
                 
Shareholders' equity:
               
Common stock
    1,353       1,353  
Additional paid-in capital
    211,081       208,635  
Retained earnings
    68,902       69,612  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    639       192  
Treasury stock at cost, 12,951 and 10,909 shares
    (190,761 )     (154,286 )
   Total shareholders' equity
    91,214       125,506  
    $ 173,727     $ 200,645