H&R Block Reports Fiscal 2012 Results; Update on Share Repurchases
KANSAS CITY, MO, Jun 26, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB)
-- Fiscal 2012 GAAP diluted earnings per share(1) from continuing
operations of $1.16, above prior outlook of $1.09 to $1.15 per share
-- Total revenues of $2.9 billion, in line with prior outlook
-- Total worldwide tax returns prepared up 1.1 million, or 4.3 percent,
to record 25.6 million
-- Total Emerald Card units issued up 24 percent to 2.9 million, with
$9.5 billion in total deposits
-- Achieved share growth in both assisted and digital categories for
second consecutive year
-- Repurchased and retired 8 percent of shares outstanding, or 22.8
million shares, since fiscal third quarter ended Jan. 31, 2012
H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today reported GAAP net income from continuing operations for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2012 of $346.0 million, or $1.16 per share. These results include after-tax charges of $30.8 million, or 10 cents per share, largely related to a previously announced strategic realignment and litigation expenses. Total revenues of $2.9 billion were down 1.7 percent compared to the prior year.
"I am very pleased that we served a record 25.6 million clients this year," said Bill Cobb, H&R Block's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We achieved our top goal this fiscal year by growing clients and share in both the assisted and digital categories for the second consecutive year. During my first year as CEO, we also rationalized our cost structure and shed non-core assets to drive higher margins and to refocus the business on what we do best -- tax preparation. Today, we believe we're running a better, nimbler, and more client-centric company, which positions us well for long-term client and earnings growth."
Tax Services
Based on preliminary data, the company believes total filings at the IRS during tax season 2012 increased by approximately 2 percent to 133.5 million returns. The company estimates it gained 30 basis points of total U.S. market share, including 75 basis points of share in the do-it-yourself category and 10 basis points of share in the assisted category.
Total tax returns prepared worldwide in fiscal 2012 grew by 4.3 percent, or 1.1 million, to a record 25.6 million. In the U.S., total returns prepared grew by 4.2 percent, or nearly 900,000. Total international returns prepared grew 5.3 percent to 3.2 million, with strong growth in both Canada and Australia.
Total segment revenues declined 1.7 percent from the prior year to $2.9 billion. Tax preparation and related revenues increased 1.2 percent, or $23.5 million. Higher tax preparation revenues were offset by a decline in financial product revenues. To attract and retain more early-season tax clients, the company offered free refund anticipation checks (RACs), to clients electing to deposit their refunds on the H&R Block Emerald Prepaid MasterCard(R). This promotion resulted in a 24 percent increase in total Emerald Card units issued, but a decline of $49.3 million in RAC revenues. The company also changed its underwriting criteria for its Emerald Advance program in fiscal 2012. While this change led to a $34.6 million decline in interest income, associated credit losses fell by $71.0 million. Prior year results also included $17.2 million of non-recurring revenue from a terminated refund anticipation loan contract.
The Tax Services segment reported pretax income of $704.0 million compared to $767.5 million in the prior year. The decline in profitability was primarily due to lower revenues from financial products, increased marketing expense, and a decline in gains from the sale of company-owned offices, partially offset by lower credit losses.
Corporate
Corporate includes costs incurred by support departments, such as finance and legal, as well as net interest margin and other gains/losses associated with H&R Block Bank's mortgage loan portfolio. For fiscal 2012, the pretax loss in corporate operations improved to $127.9 million compared to a loss of $139.8 million in the prior year. A shrinking loan portfolio and moderation of delinquency and severity rates resulted in an $11.5 million reduction in loss provisions on mortgage loans held for investment at H&R Block Bank.
The company's effective tax rate for continuing operations in fiscal 2012 was 39.9 percent compared to 37.5 percent in the prior year. The higher effective tax rate was primarily due to increased tax expense related to changes in the value of investments held within company-owned life insurance (COLI) policies. The company also expects to surrender certain COLI policies over the next 12 months, which triggered a one-time tax expense for prior year gains in fiscal 2012. Excluding discrete items, the company expects its effective tax rate in fiscal 2013 to approximate 39 percent.
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued operations include the results of RSM McGladrey (RSM) and Sand Canyon Corporation, formerly known as Option One Mortgage Corporation, and its subsidiaries (SCC).
Discontinued operations reported a fourth quarter net loss of $5.6 million, compared to net income of $15.7 million in the prior-year period. For fiscal 2012, the net loss of $80.0 million compared to net income of $13.6 million in the prior-year period. The variance to the prior fiscal year is primarily due to a $36.9 million net loss on the sale of RSM, a previously announced settlement by SCC with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and higher loss provisions for representation and warranty claims that were recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2012.
As previously announced on April 25, SCC received new claims for alleged breaches of representation and warranties in the principal amount of $543 million during the fiscal fourth quarter. Claims in the principal amount of $329 million were reviewed during the quarter, of which 4 percent were determined to be valid. Incurred losses totaling $12.9 million during the quarter were charged against SCC's accrual for representation and warranty liabilities.
Total claims of $618 million remain subject to review as of April 30. SCC ended fiscal 2012 with net equity of approximately $265 million, in addition to an accrual of $130 million for representation and warranty liabilities.
"This incremental claim activity does not change how we think about Sand Canyon's exposure to rep and warrant related claims or how H&R Block thinks about capital allocation. Sand Canyon is a separate legal entity from H&R Block and we believe our legal position is strong on any potential corporate veil-piercing arguments," said Cobb.
Balance Sheet
At April 30, 2012, the Company had unrestricted cash of $1.9 billion and total outstanding debt of $1.0 billion. Shareholder equity at April 30 was $1.3 billion.
Share Repurchases and Dividends
In fiscal 2012, the company repurchased and retired 14.6 million shares of its common stock at an aggregate price of $200.0 million, or $13.74 per share, including the repurchase of 1.5 million shares during the fourth quarter. At April 30, 292.1 million shares were outstanding.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2013 to-date, the company has repurchased and retired an additional 21.3 million shares at an aggregate price of $315.0 million, or $14.82 per share. As of today, 270.9 million shares are outstanding.
"Since I became CEO in May 2011, we have returned $723 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends. Over that 13 month span, we repurchased 12 percent of outstanding shares and raised our annual dividend by 33 percent. We believe these actions demonstrate that we have a lot of confidence in our business and that our philosophy on capital allocation is shareholder friendly," added Cobb.
The company completed these share repurchases under a $2.0 billion share repurchase program approved by the company's board of directors in June 2008. Under this program, the company has repurchased shares of its common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $1.1 billion. Although the share repurchase program was originally scheduled to expire on June 30, 2012, the company's board recently voted to extend the expiration of the program until June 30, 2015.
A previously announced quarterly cash dividend of 20 cents per share is payable on July 2, 2012 to shareholders of record as of June 11, 2012.
Conference Call
At 4:30 p.m. Eastern time today, the company will host a conference call for analysts, institutional investors and shareholders. To access the call, please dial the number below approximately 5 to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time:
U.S./Canada (877) 809-6980 or International (706) 634-7287
Conference ID: 81619408
The call will also be webcast in a listen-only format for the media and public. The link to the webcast can be accessed directly at http://investors.hrblock.com.
A replay of the call will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m. Eastern on June 26 and continuing until July 10, 2012, by dialing (855) 859-2056 (U.S./Canada) or (404) 537-3406 (International). The conference ID is 81619408. The webcast will be available for replay beginning on June 27 at http://investors.hrblock.com.
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About H&R Block H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is the world's largest tax services provider, having prepared more than 600 million tax returns worldwide since 1955. In fiscal 2012, H&R Block had annual revenues of $2.9 billion and prepared 25.6 million tax returns worldwide. Tax return preparation services are provided in company-owned and franchise retail tax offices by nearly 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) 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 April 30,
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Revenues Income (loss)
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2012 2011 2012 2011
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Tax Services $ 1,994,234 $ 2,036,985 $ 1,015,735 $ 1,092,363
Corporate and Eliminations 6,440 8,274 (34,109) (48,025)
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$ 2,000,674 $ 2,045,259 981,626 1,044,338
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Income taxes 389,923 401,505
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Net income from continuing
operations 591,703 642,833
Net income (loss) from
discontinued operations (5,600) 15,728
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Net income $ 586,103 $ 658,561
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Basic earnings (loss) per
share:
Net income from
continuing operations $ 2.02 $ 2.10
Net income (loss) from
discontinued operations (0.02) 0.05
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Net income $ 2.00 $ 2.15
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Basic shares outstanding 293,103 305,283
Diluted earnings (loss)
per share:
Net income from
continuing operations $ 2.01 $ 2.09
Net income (loss) from
discontinued operations (0.02) 0.05
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Net income $ 1.99 $ 2.14
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Diluted shares outstanding 293,985 306,118
Year ended April 30,
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Revenues Income (loss)
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2012 2011 2012 2011
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Tax Services $ 2,862,378 $ 2,912,361 $ 704,002 $ 767,498
Corporate and Eliminations 31,393 32,619 (127,932) (139,795)
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$ 2,893,771 $ 2,944,980 576,070 627,703
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Income taxes 230,102 235,156
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Net income from continuing
operations 345,968 392,547
Net income (loss) from
discontinued operations (80,036) 13,563
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Net income $ 265,932 $ 406,110
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Basic earnings (loss) per
share:
Net income from
continuing operations $ 1.16 $ 1.27
Net income (loss) from
discontinued operations (0.27) 0.04
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Net income $ 0.89 $ 1.31
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Basic shares outstanding 297,863 309,230
Diluted earnings (loss)
per share:
Net income from
continuing operations $ 1.16 $ 1.27
Net income (loss) from
discontinued operations (0.27) 0.04
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Net income $ 0.89 $ 1.31
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Diluted shares outstanding 298,601 309,777
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In November 2011, we sold RSM McGladrey, Inc. (RSM) to McGladrey & Pullen LLP (M&P) for net cash proceeds of $523.1 million. We also received at the time of sale 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. The net after tax loss on the sale of RSM totaled $36.9 million, which includes an $85.4 million impairment of goodwill recorded in our first quarter and tax benefits associated with capital loss carry-forwards utilized.
As of April 30, 2012, the results of operations of this business are presented as discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements. All periods presented in our consolidated balance sheets and statements of income have been reclassified to reflect our discontinued operations.
In April 2012, we announced a strategic realignment which eliminated approximately 350 positions and closed approximately 200 underperforming company-owned offices. We recorded $31.2 million in severance costs and $5.5 million in lease termination costs and impairment charges in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012.
H&R BLOCK
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per share data
April 30, April 30,
2012 2011
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,944,334 $ 1,677,844
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted 48,100 48,383
Receivables, net 193,858 230,172
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 314,702 191,360
Assets of discontinued operations, held for sale - 900,328
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Total current assets 2,500,994 3,048,087
Mortgage loans held for investment, net 406,201 485,008
Investments in available-for-sale securities 371,315 163,836
Property and equipment, net 252,985 255,298
Intangible assets, net 264,451 275,342
Goodwill 427,566 434,151
Other assets 426,055 627,731
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Total assets $ 4,649,567 $ 5,289,453
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Customer banking deposits $ 827,549 $ 852,220
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other
current liabilities 567,079 550,982
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes 163,992 208,748
Accrued income taxes 336,374 458,911
Current portion of long-term debt 631,434 557
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings - 25,000
Liabilities of discontinued operations, held for
sale - 241,562
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Total current liabilities 2,526,428 2,337,980
Long-term debt 409,115 1,039,527
Other noncurrent liabilities 388,132 462,372
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Total liabilities 3,323,675 3,839,879
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Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, no par, stated value $.01 per
share 3,979 4,124
Additional paid-in capital 796,784 812,666
Accumulated other comprehensive income 12,145 11,233
Retained earnings 2,523,997 2,658,103
Less treasury shares, at cost (2,011,013) (2,036,552)
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Total stockholders' equity 1,325,892 1,449,574
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 4,649,567 $ 5,289,453
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H&R BLOCK
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per share data
Three months ended Year ended
April 30, April 30,
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2012 2011 2012 2011
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Revenues:
Service revenues $ 1,717,064 $ 1,732,835 $ 2,434,307 $ 2,428,104
Product and other
revenues 243,547 255,430 359,664 383,216
Interest income 40,063 56,994 99,800 133,660
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2,000,674 2,045,259 2,893,771 2,944,980
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Expenses:
Cost of revenues:
Compensation and
benefits 512,634 503,246 828,773 830,980
Occupancy and
equipment 118,122 123,674 381,200 385,515
Provision for bad debt
and loan losses 23,734 55,872 92,157 174,626
Interest 22,737 23,634 92,089 94,183
Depreciation and
amortization of
property and
equipment 18,416 18,258 69,310 73,183
Other 110,615 99,564 238,166 218,295
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806,258 824,248 1,701,695 1,776,782
Impairment of goodwill 3,152 - 7,409 22,700
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 210,231 178,958 618,375 529,159
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1,019,641 1,003,206 2,327,479 2,328,641
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Operating income 981,033 1,042,053 566,292 616,339
Other income, net 593 2,285 9,778 11,364
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Income from continuing
operations before taxes 981,626 1,044,338 576,070 627,703
Income taxes 389,923 401,505 230,102 235,156
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Net income from continuing
operations 591,703 642,833 345,968 392,547
Net income (loss) from
discontinued operations (5,600) 15,728 (80,036) 13,563
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Net income $ 586,103 $ 658,561 $ 265,932 $ 406,110
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Basic earnings (loss) per
share:
Net income from
continuing operations $ 2.02 $ 2.10 $ 1.16 $ 1.27
Net income (loss) from
discontinued
operations (0.02) 0.05 (0.27) 0.04
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Net income $ 2.00 $ 2.15 $ 0.89 $ 1.31
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Basic shares outstanding 293,103 305,283 297,863 309,230
Diluted earnings (loss)
per share:
Net income from
continuing operations $ 2.01 $ 2.09 $ 1.16 $ 1.27
Net income (loss) from
discontinued
operations (0.02) 0.05 (0.27) 0.04
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Net income $ 1.99 $ 2.14 $ 0.89 $ 1.31
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Diluted shares
outstanding 293,985 306,118 298,601 309,777
H&R BLOCK
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Unaudited, amounts in thousands
Year ended April 30,
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2012 2011
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Net cash provided by operating activities $ 362,049 $ 512,503
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Available-for-sale securities:
Purchases of available-for-sale securities (256,173) (138,824)
Maturities of and payments received on
available-for-sale securities 66,382 16,797
Principal payments on mortgage loans held for
investment, net 49,142 58,471
Purchases of property and equipment (82,457) (62,959)
Payments made for business acquisitions, net of
cash acquired (15,258) (54,171)
Proceeds from sales of businesses, net 560,499 71,083
Franchise loans:
Loans funded (46,246) (92,455)
Payments received 56,591 57,552
Other, net 19,387 34,349
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing
activities 351,867 (110,157)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of commercial paper (664,167) (4,818,766)
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper 664,167 4,818,766
Repayments of other borrowings (25,000) (50,000)
Customer banking deposits, net (26,091) (11,440)
Dividends paid (208,801) (186,802)
Repurchase of common stock, including shares
surrendered (180,592) (283,534)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 12,275 424
Other, net (16,853) (3,039)
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Net cash used in financing activities (445,062) (534,391)
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Effects of exchange rates on cash (2,364) 5,844
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents 266,490 (126,201)
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 $ 1,944,334 $ 1,677,844
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Supplementary cash flow data:
Income taxes paid, net of refunds received $ 218,444 $ 244,917
Interest paid on borrowings 69,681 73,791
Interest paid on deposits 6,843 8,541
Transfers of foreclosed loans to other assets 10,308 16,463
Accrued purchase of common stock 22,484 -
H&R BLOCK
U.S. Tax Operating Data
(in thousands)
Fiscal Year Fiscal Year
to Date as of to Date as of Percent
4/30/12 4/30/11 change
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Total returns prepared: (1)
Company-owned operations 9,207 9,079 1.4%
Franchise operations 5,693 5,677 0.3%
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Total retail operations 14,900 14,756 1.0%
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Software 2,158 2,201 -2.0%
Online 4,419 3,722 18.7%
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Sub-total 6,577 5,923 11.0%
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Free File Alliance 861 767 12.3%
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Total digital tax solutions 7,438 6,690 11.2%
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22,338 21,446 4.2%
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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.
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