H&R Block Reports Interim U.S. Tax Results Through Feb. 28; Fiscal
2012 Third Quarter Results Ended Jan. 31
2012 Third Quarter Results Ended Jan. 31
KANSAS CITY, MO, Mar 07, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB)
Interim tax results through Feb. 28
-- Total tax returns prepared grow 5.1 percent
-- Total retail returns prepared up 1.6 percent
-- Total online(1) returns prepared increase more than 20 percent; total
digital returns up nearly 13 percent
-- Total H&R Block Emerald Prepaid MasterCard(R) units up 22
percent to 2.6 million
Fiscal third quarter results ended Jan. 31
-- Net loss from continuing operations of $3.6 million, or $0.01 per
share(2), compared to prior year loss of $11.0 million, or $0.04 per
share
-- Total revenues down 2.5 percent to $663.3 million
-- Minimum equity covenant on company's committed line of credit lowered
by $150 million to $500 million
H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today released interim period U.S. tax results through Feb. 28, 2012. Total U.S. tax returns prepared fiscal year-to-date through Feb. 28 grew 5.1 percent compared to the prior year. Total retail returns prepared increased 1.6 percent for the comparable period. Total digital tax returns increased 12.6 percent, including a 20.4 percent increase in online filings.
"With the first half of the tax season now behind us, I am pleased by the 5 percent growth in U.S. tax returns prepared to date," said Bill Cobb, H&R Block's president and chief executive officer. "We continue to work to position the company for long-term growth in revenue and earnings."
Fiscal Third Quarter Results
The company also reported fiscal third quarter results ended Jan. 31, 2012. The company reported a net loss from continuing operations of $3.6 million, or $0.01 per share for the quarter, compared to a loss of $11.0 million, or $0.04 per share in the prior year period. Total revenues fell 2.5 percent to $663.3 million.
Due to the seasonality of its Tax Services business segment, the company normally reports an operating loss for the first nine months of its fiscal year. For the nine months ended Jan. 31, 2012, the company reported a net loss from continuing operations of $245.7 million, or $0.82 per share, compared with a prior year loss of $250.3 million, or $0.80 cents per share. Nine-month revenues fell 0.7 percent to $893.1 million.
Tax Services
Total segment revenues for the third quarter ended Jan. 31, declined 2.5 percent year-over-year to $655.7 million. Tax preparation and related revenues through Jan. 31 increased 10.0 percent, or $48.5 million, due to growth in total tax returns prepared.
Higher tax preparation revenues were offset by a decline in financial product revenues. In line with the company's continued focus on attracting and retaining clients through value offerings, refund anticipation checks ("RACs") were offered free to clients electing to deposit their refund on an H&R Block Emerald Prepaid MasterCard(R). This promotion, which expired on Feb. 4, resulted in a significant increase in Emerald Card units from tax preparation clients through Jan. 31, but a decline of $30.3 million in quarterly RAC revenues. The company also changed its underwriting criteria for its Emerald Advance program in fiscal 2012. While this change led to a $16.1 million decline in interest income, associated credit losses fell by $36.6 million compared to the prior year. Prior year results also included $16.3 million of non-recurring revenue from a terminated RAL contract.
The segment's pretax income increased to $31.7 million, compared to income of $4.1 million a year ago. This improvement was primarily due to the lower credit losses and a decline in impairment and litigation related charges, partially offset by increased marketing expense and the decline in revenues.
Nine-month segment revenues fell 0.8 percent to $868.1 million. The pretax loss for the first nine months of fiscal 2012 was $311.7 million, compared to a loss of $324.9 million in the prior-year period.
Corporate
Corporate includes support department costs, such as finance and legal, as well as net interest margin and other gains/losses associated with H&R Block Bank's mortgage portfolio. Third quarter corporate revenues of $7.6 million were essentially flat to the prior year. The segment's pretax loss of $32.7 million for the third quarter ended Jan. 31, 2012, compared to a loss of $30.1 million in the prior year.
Nine-month corporate revenues grew 2.5 percent to $25.0 million. The pretax loss for the first nine months of fiscal 2012 was $93.8 million, compared to a loss of $91.8 million in the prior-year period.
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued operations includes the results of RSM McGladrey ("RSM") and Sand Canyon Corporation, formerly known as Option One Mortgage Corporation, and its subsidiaries ("SCC").
During the third quarter, SCC received new claims for alleged breaches of representations and warranties in the principal amount of $35 million. SCC completed a review of prior period claims with an approximate principal balance of $220 million. Claims found to be valid in the third quarter have estimated losses totaling $1.2 million. As payments related to these valid claims remained pending at Jan. 31, SCC's accrual for representation and warranty liabilities remained unchanged from the prior quarter at $143 million. At Jan. 31, total claims of $399 million remain subject to review.
Discontinued operations reported third quarter net income of $0.2 million compared to a net loss of $1.7 million in the prior-year period. For the first nine months of fiscal 2012, the net loss in discontinued operations increased to $74.4 million, or $0.25 per share, compared to a loss of $2.2 million, or $0.01 per share in the prior year period. The increase fiscal year-to-date is primarily due to the net loss of $37.1 million on the sale of RSM and increased loss provisions for litigation and representation and warranty claims.
Committed Line of Credit ("CLOC")
The company also announced today an amendment of its CLOC that reduced its minimum equity covenant by $150 million to $500 million. The company expects to refinance the CLOC, which expires in July 2013, during fiscal year 2013.
Dividend
A previously announced quarterly cash dividend of 20 cents per share is payable April 2, 2012, to shareholders of record March 12, 2012.
Conference Call
At 4:30 p.m. Eastern today, the company will host a conference call for analysts, institutional investors and shareholders. To access the call, please dial the number below approximately five to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time:
U.S./Canada (877) 809-6980 or International (706) 634-7287 Conference ID: 48334982
The call will also be webcast in a listen-only format for the media and public. The link to the webcast can be accessed on the company's investor relations Web site at www.hrblock.com
A replay of the call will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m. Eastern on March 7 and continuing until March 20, 2012, and may be accessed by dialing (855) 859-2056 (U.S./Canada) or (404) 537-3406 (International). The conference ID is 48334982. The webcast will be available for replay beginning on March 8.
Forward Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "would," "should," "could" or "may." Forward-looking statements provide management's current expectations or predictions of future conditions, events or results. They may include estimates of revenues, income, earnings per share, capital expenditures, dividends, liquidity, capital structure or other financial items, descriptions of management's plans or objectives for future operations, products or services, or descriptions of assumptions underlying any of the above. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and reflect the company's good faith beliefs, assumptions and expectations, but they are not guarantees of future performance. Furthermore, the company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, of new information, data or methods, future events or other changes, except as required by federal securities laws. By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of these and other factors that could cause the company's future results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements, see the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the company's 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other filings by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
About H&R Block H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) has prepared more than 575 million tax returns worldwide since 1955, making it the country's largest tax services provider. In fiscal 2011, H&R Block had annual revenues of nearly $3.0 billion and prepared more than 24.5 million tax returns worldwide, including Canada and Australia. Tax return preparation services are provided in company-owned and franchise retail tax offices by approximately 100,000 professional tax preparers, and through H&R Block At Home(TM) digital products. H&R Block Bank provides affordable banking products and services. For more information, visit the H&R Block Online Press Center.
(1) Total online returns prepared exclude software-based and Free File Alliance ("FFA") returns.
(2) All per share amounts are based on fully diluted shares.
H&R BLOCK
KEY OPERATING RESULTS
Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per share data
Three months ended January 31,
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Revenues Income (loss)
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2012 2011 2012 2011
---------- ---------- --------- ---------
Tax Services $ 655,701 $ 672,810 $ 31,716 $ 4,114
Corporate and Eliminations 7,579 7,486 (32,742) (30,082)
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$ 663,280 $ 680,296 (1,026) (25,968)
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Income tax (benefit) 2,541 (14,934)
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Net loss from continuing
operations (3,567) (11,034)
Net income (loss) from
discontinued operations 218 (1,687)
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Net loss $ (3,349) $ (12,721)
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Basic and diluted loss per
share:
Net loss from continuing
operations $ (0.01) $ (0.04)
Net loss from discontinued
operations - -
--------- ---------
Net loss $ (0.01) $ (0.04)
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Basic and diluted shares
outstanding 292,963 305,144
Nine months ended January 31,
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Revenues Income (loss)
--------------------- --------------------
2012 2011 2012 2011
---------- ---------- --------- ---------
Tax Services $ 868,144 $ 875,376 $(311,733) $(324,865)
Corporate and Eliminations 24,953 24,345 (93,823) (91,770)
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$ 893,097 $ 899,721 (405,556) (416,635)
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Income tax benefit (159,821) (166,349)
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Net loss from continuing
operations (245,735) (250,286)
Net loss from discontinued
operations (74,436) (2,165)
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Net loss $(320,171) $(252,451)
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Basic and diluted loss per
share:
Net loss from continuing
operations $ (0.82) $ (0.80)
Net loss from discontinued
operations (0.25) (0.01)
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Net loss $ (1.07) $ (0.81)
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Basic and diluted shares
outstanding 299,450 310,546
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Basic earnings per share is computed using the two-class method and is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding. The dilutive effect of potential common shares is included in diluted earnings per share, except in those periods with a loss from continuing operations.
In November 2011, we sold substantially all assets of RSM McGladrey, Inc. (RSM) to McGladrey & Pullen LLP (M&P) for net cash proceeds of $495.6 million. We also received a short-term note in the amount of $32.3 million and a long-term note in the amount of $54.0 million. M&P assumed substantially all liabilities of RSM, including contingent payments and lease obligations. We have indemnified M&P for certain litigation matters as discussed in note 13. The net after tax loss on the sale of RSM totaled $37.1 million, which includes an $85.4 million impairment of goodwill recorded in our first quarter and tax benefits of $20.5 million recorded in the third quarter associated with capital loss carry-forwards utilized.
In the first quarter, we also announced we were evaluating strategic alternatives for RSM EquiCo, Inc. (EquiCo), and effective January 31, 2012, we sold the assets of EquiCo's subsidiary, McGladrey Capital Markets LLC (MCM), for cash proceeds of $1.0 million. We have indemnified the buyer for certain litigation matters related to this business. The net after tax loss on the sale of MCM totaled $12.4 million and included a $14.3 million impairment of goodwill recorded in our first quarter. The remaining EquiCo businesses will be wound down.
As of January 31, 2012, the results of operations of these businesses are presented as discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated financial statements. All periods presented in our condensed consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations have been reclassified to reflect our discontinued operations.
H&R BLOCK
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per share data
January 31, January 31, April 30,
2012 2011 2011
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,218,984 $ 1,465,690 $ 1,677,844
Cash and cash equivalents -
restricted 34,168 36,113 48,383
Receivables, net 1,035,902 1,173,472 230,172
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets 230,612 303,924 191,360
Assets of discontinued
operations, held for sale - 861,428 900,328
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Total current assets 2,519,666 3,840,627 3,048,087
Mortgage loans held for
investment, net 430,189 513,192 485,008
Investments in available-for-
sale securities 312,183 27,650 163,836
Property and equipment, net 260,755 268,639 255,298
Intangible assets, net 268,148 280,281 275,342
Goodwill 433,595 434,989 434,151
Other assets 628,253 480,201 627,731
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Total assets $ 4,852,789 $ 5,845,579 $ 5,289,453
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Customer banking deposits $ 1,587,988 $ 1,855,195 $ 852,220
Accounts payable, accrued
expenses and other current
liabilities 597,644 606,463 550,982
Accrued salaries, wages and
payroll taxes 130,245 104,858 208,748
Accrued income taxes 40,596 96,614 458,911
Current portion of long-term
debt 630,996 551 557
Commercial paper borrowings 230,947 632,566 -
Federal Home Loan Bank
borrowings 25,000 50,000 25,000
Liabilities of discontinued
operations, held for sale - 228,834 241,562
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Total current liabilities 3,243,416 3,575,081 2,337,980
Long-term debt 409,241 1,039,237 1,039,527
Federal Home Loan Bank
borrowings - 25,000 -
Other noncurrent liabilities 393,683 378,578 462,372
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Total liabilities 4,046,340 5,017,896 3,839,879
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Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, no par, stated
value $.01 per share 3,994 4,124 4,124
Additional paid-in capital 797,853 809,733 812,666
Accumulated other comprehensive
income 7,409 7,162 11,233
Retained earnings 2,018,252 2,045,447 2,658,103
Less treasury shares, at cost (2,021,059) (2,038,783) (2,036,552)
------------ ------------ ------------
Total stockholders' equity 806,449 827,683 1,449,574
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Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity $ 4,852,789 $ 5,845,579 $ 5,289,453
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H&R BLOCK
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per share data
Three months ended Nine months ended
January 31, January 31,
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2012 2011 2012 2011
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Revenues:
Service revenues $ 524,240 $ 513,914 $ 717,243 $ 695,269
Product and other revenues 99,564 110,370 116,117 127,786
Interest income 39,476 56,012 59,737 76,666
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663,280 680,296 893,097 899,721
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Expenses:
Cost of revenues:
Compensation and benefits 207,480 206,970 316,139 327,734
Occupancy and equipment 93,024 90,653 263,078 261,841
Depreciation and
amortization of property
and equipment 17,770 18,044 50,894 54,925
Provision for bad debt and
loan losses 52,932 100,028 68,423 118,754
Interest 23,543 24,662 69,352 70,549
Other 60,491 54,527 127,551 118,731
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455,240 494,884 895,437 952,534
Impairment of goodwill - 22,700 4,257 22,700
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 211,736 190,639 408,144 350,201
--------- --------- ---------- ----------
666,976 708,223 1,307,838 1,325,435
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Operating loss (3,696) (27,927) (414,741) (425,714)
Other income, net 2,670 1,959 9,185 9,079
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Loss from continuing
operations before tax benefit (1,026) (25,968) (405,556) (416,635)
Income tax (benefit) 2,541 (14,934) (159,821) (166,349)
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Net loss from continuing
operations (3,567) (11,034) (245,735) (250,286)
Net income (loss) from
discontinued operations 218 (1,687) (74,436) (2,165)
--------- --------- ---------- ----------
Net loss $ (3,349) $ (12,721) $ (320,171) $ (252,451)
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Basic and diluted loss per
share:
Net loss from continuing
operations $ (0.01) $ (0.04) $ (0.82) $ (0.80)
Net loss from discontinued
operations - - (0.25) (0.01)
--------- --------- ---------- ----------
Net loss $ (0.01) $ (0.04) $ (1.07) $ (0.81)
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Basic and diluted shares
outstanding 292,963 305,144 299,450 310,546
H&R BLOCK
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Unaudited, amounts in thousands
Nine months ended
January 31,
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2012 2011
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Net cash used in operating activities $(1,382,771) $(1,505,418)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of available-for-sale securities (178,014) -
Principal repayments on mortgage loans held for
investment, net 35,460 45,316
Purchases of property and equipment, net (71,549) (51,198)
Payments made for business acquisitions, net of
cash acquired (16,022) (50,832)
Proceeds from sales of businesses, net 533,055 62,298
Franchise loans:
Loans funded (43,649) (90,304)
Payments received 8,455 9,926
Other, net 55,794 38,651
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing
activities 323,530 (36,143)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of commercial paper (413,221) (2,654,653)
Proceeds from commercial paper 644,168 3,286,603
Customer banking deposits, net 735,252 1,002,274
Dividends paid (150,058) (140,926)
Repurchase of common stock, including shares
surrendered (180,566) (283,494)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net (324) (866)
Other, net (31,424) (10,062)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 603,827 1,198,876
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Effects of exchange rates on cash (3,446) 4,330
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (458,860) (338,355)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the
period 1,677,844 1,804,045
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period $ 1,218,984 $ 1,465,690
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Supplementary cash flow data:
Income taxes paid, net of refunds received $ 163,471 $ 159,916
Interest paid on borrowings 55,266 69,313
Interest paid on deposits 5,170 6,191
Transfers of foreclosed loans to other assets 6,521 12,931
H&R BLOCK
Preliminary U.S. Tax Operating Data
(in thousands)
Fiscal Year Fiscal Year
to Date as to Date as Percent
of 2/28/12 of 2/28/11 change
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Total returns prepared: (1,2)
Company-owned operations 5,669 5,530 2.5%
Franchise operations 3,661 3,650 0.3%
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Total retail operations 9,330 9,180 1.6%
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Software 1,372 1,379 -0.5%
Online 2,892 2,401 20.4%
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Sub-total 4,264 3,780 12.8%
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Free File Alliance 508 458 10.9%
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Total digital tax solutions 4,772 4,238 12.6%
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14,102 13,418 5.1%
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(1) Prior year numbers have been reclassified between company-owned and
franchise operations for offices which were refranchised during either
year.
(2) Off season is defined as May 1 through October 31; Off season Retail
returns (in thousands) for FY12 and FY11 are 306 and 339, respectively.
Digital off season returns (in thousands) for FY12 and FY11 were 151 and
124, respectively.
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