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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
FOR ANNUAL AND TRANSITION REPORTS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Mark One)
[X] Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000.
or
[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [No Fee required]
For the transition period from ________________ to__________________
Commission File No. 0-28148
STAFF LEASING, INC.
(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 65-0735612
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
600 301 Blvd West, Suite 202
Bradenton, FL 34205
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code): (941) 748-4540
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: NONE
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(Title of class)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K.
[ ]
The aggregate market value of the voting stock of Staff Leasing, Inc. held
by non-affiliates (based upon the March 20, 2001 $3.00 closing sale price for
the Common Stock on the Nasdaq National Market) was approximately $ 41.2
million.
Number of shares outstanding of the issuer's common stock, as of March 20,
2001: 20,612,562 shares of common stock, $.01 par value.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
PART III - Portions of Registrant's Proxy Statement relating to the annual
meeting of shareholders to be held May 24, 2001, are incorporated by reference
in Part III.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I.
ITEM 1. Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ITEM 2. Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security-Holders . . . . . . . . 15
PART II.
ITEM 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and
Related Stockholder Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ITEM 6. Selected Financial Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ITEM 7 A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk. . . . . 23
ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
ITEM 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
PART III.
ITEM 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant . . . . . . . . . 23
ITEM 11. Executive Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
ITEM 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management . . . 23
ITEM 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . 23
PART IV.
ITEM 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K . . 23
PART I
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
In connection with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Reform Act"), Staff Leasing, Inc. (the
"Company") is hereby providing cautionary statements identifying important
factors that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from
those projected in forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the
Reform Act) made by or on behalf of the Company herein, in other filings made by
the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in press releases or
other writings, or orally, whether in presentations, in response to questions or
otherwise. Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to,
expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or
performance (often, but not always, through the use of words or phrases such as
"will result," "are expected to," "anticipated," "plans," "intends," "will
continue," "estimated," and "projection") are not historical facts and may be
forward-looking and, accordingly, such forward-looking statements involve known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual
results or performance of the Company to be materially different from any future
results or performance expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Such known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are
not limited to, the following: (i) the decision to no longer sell the Company's
services to clients in the construction industry as well as certain other high
risk industries and to sell its services only to clients in lower risk
industries; (ii) increased cost of workers' compensation coverage; (iii)
increased volatility of profit generated from workers' compensation component of
the Company's service offering under the Company's loss sensitive workers'
compensation program for 2001; (iv) the decision to enter into a strategic
partnership with Oracle Corporation and the decision to provide unbundled
payroll and human resource management services and systems to clients; (v) the
potential for additional subsidies for health benefit plans; (vi) possible
adverse application of certain Federal and state laws and the possible enactment
of unfavorable laws or regulation; (vii) impact of competition from existing and
new professional employer organizations; (viii) risks associated with expansion
into additional states or cities where the Company does not have a presence or
significant market penetration; (ix) risks associated with the Company's
dependence on key vendors; (x) an unfavorable determination by the IRS Market
Segment Study or under ERISA regarding the status of the Company as an
"employer"; (xi) the possibility of client attrition due to the decision not to
sell services to clients in selected industries and to reprice annually its
services for certain clients; (xii) risks associated with geographic market
concentration and concentration of existing clients in the construction
industry; (xiii) the financial condition of clients; (xiv) the failure to
properly manage growth and successfully integrate acquired companies and
operations; and (xv) other factors which are described in further detail in
their Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other filings by the Company with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Company cautions that the factors described above could cause actual
results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in any
forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company. Any
forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is
made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking
statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on
which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated
events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for
management to predict all of such factors. Further, management cannot assess the
impact of each such factor on the business or the extent to which any factor, or
combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those
contained in any forward-looking statements.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
Staff Leasing is one of the largest professional employer organizations
("PEO") in the United States as measured by the number of active worksite
employees. As of December 31, 2000, the Company served over 9,100 clients with
approximately 124,000 active worksite employees, primarily in Florida, Texas,
Georgia, Arizona, Minnesota, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama and Colorado.
Through its operating subsidiaries, Staff Leasing provides its clients with a
broad range of services, including human resources consulting, payroll
administration, benefits administration, risk management and unemployment
services. The Company's clients are typically small to medium-sized businesses
with between five and 100 employees.
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The Company's services are designed to improve the productivity and
profitability of its clients' businesses by:
o Allowing managers of these businesses to focus on revenue-producing
activities by relieving them of the time-consuming and complex burdens
associated with employee administration;
o Enabling these businesses to attract and retain employees by providing
health and retirement benefits to worksite employees on a
cost-effective and convenient basis;
o Improving the cash management of these businesses with respect to
payroll-related expenses; and
o Helping these businesses to better manage certain employment-related
risks, including those associated with workers' compensation and state
unemployment taxes.
In providing these services, the Company becomes a co-employer of the
worksite employees. Employment-related liabilities are contractually allocated
between the Company and the client. The Company assumes responsibility for and
manages the risks associated with: (i) worksite employee payroll; (ii) workers'
compensation insurance coverage; and (iii) compliance with certain
employment-related governmental regulations that can be effectively managed away
from the client's business. The client retains the worksite employees' services
in its business and remains responsible for compliance with other
employment-related governmental regulations that are more closely related to
worksite employee supervision. The Company charges its clients a service fee to
cover the cost of certain employment-related taxes, workers' compensation
insurance coverage and administrative and field services. This service fee is
invoiced to the client together with the salaries and wages of the worksite
employees and the client's portion of health and retirement benefit plan costs.
References in this report to the "Company" or "Staff Leasing" include
Staff Leasing, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. The Company was
originally organized in 1993. From November 5, 1993 to July 1, 1997, the Company
was a limited partnership (the "Partnership"), which was formed to acquire the
assets of a PEO business that had operated since 1984. Staff Leasing, Inc. was
formed in 1997 to acquire all of the limited partnership interests in the
Partnership held by various investors, including certain executive officers,
directors, and employees of the Company, pursuant to the reorganization (the
"Reorganization"). In the Reorganization, which was concluded in July 1997
simultaneously with the Company's initial public offering, Staff Leasing, Inc.
acquired all of the limited partnership interests in the Partnership, becoming
the sole limited partner and in effect incorporating the business of the
Company. As part of the Reorganization, in September 1997 all of the issued and
outstanding capital stock of Staff Acquisition, Inc., the general partner of the
Partnership, was acquired from Charles S. Craig, owner of all of the issued and
outstanding capital stock of Staff Acquisition, Inc.
RECENT EVENTS
In February 2001, the Company announced a strategic partnership with
Oracle Corporation ("Oracle") that will provide online access to human resource
solutions to small and medium sized businesses through Oracle.com. Oracle will
be providing access to the Company's current business solutions starting with
web-based payroll as the core product.
In addition, the Company introduced a suite of unbundled human resource
solutions for companies of different sizes. For small and medium sized
businesses, the Company has created an administrative service outsourcer ("ASO")
solution that unbundles selected features of the Company's traditional product
offerings. The ASO offerings will range from basic payroll processing to a
payroll processing and human resource management solution to the full package of
the Company's product offerings. For larger businesses, the Company will offer
payroll fulfillment and Human Resource Management System ("HRMS") solutions.
Working closely with Oracle, the Company will offer current Oracle HRMS clients
an integrated payroll fulfillment capability. The Company will provide payroll
processing, printing and reporting to Oracle HRMS clients that want to eliminate
the use of non-Oracle based third party payroll processing solutions. Also, for
larger companies that want a completely outsourced HRMS and payroll solution,
the Company will provide the combined services in an easy to implement
configurable format.
PEO INDUSTRY
The PEO industry began to evolve in the early 1980s, largely in response
to the difficulties faced by small to medium-sized businesses in procuring
workers' compensation insurance coverage on a cost-effective basis and in
operating in an increasingly complex legal and regulatory environment. While
various service
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providers, such as payroll processing firms, benefits and safety consultants and
temporary staffing firms, were available to assist these businesses with
specific tasks, PEOs began to emerge as providers of a more comprehensive
outsourcing solution to these burdens.
Growth in the PEO industry has been significant. The Company believes that
the key factors driving demand for PEO services include:
o The increasing complexity of employment-related governmental
regulations and the related costs of compliance;
o The size and growth of the small to medium-sized business community in
the United States;
o The increasing acceptance in the small to medium-sized business
community of outsourcing of certain non-core functions such as those
offered by the Company;
o The need to manage cash expenditures associated with payroll and
payroll-related expenses, including workers' compensation insurance;
and
o The need to provide health and retirement benefits on a cost-effective
and convenient basis.
Another contributor to the growth of the PEO industry has been the
increasing recognition and acceptance by regulatory authorities of PEOs and the
co-employer relationship created by PEOs, with the development of licensing or
registration requirements at the state level. The Company and other industry
leaders, in concert with the National Association of Professional Employer
Organization's ("NAPEO"), have worked with the relevant government entities for
the establishment of a regulatory framework that would clarify the roles and
obligations of the PEO and the client in the "co-employer" relationship. This
framework imposes financial responsibility on the PEO and its controlling
persons in order to promote the increased acceptance and further development of
the industry. See "Industry Regulation -- State Regulation."
While many states do not explicitly regulate PEOs, 22 states (including
four states where the Company has offices: Florida, Texas, Tennessee and
Minnesota) have enacted legislation containing licensing or registration
requirements and, currently, several states are considering such regulation.
Such laws vary from state to state but generally provide for monitoring the
fiscal responsibility of PEOs.
CLIENT SERVICES
The Company provides a broad range of services to its clients, including
human resources consulting services, payroll administration, benefits
administration, risk management and unemployment services. These services are
currently offered to its clients by the Company on a bundled basis, except for
health and retirement benefits, which are optional for worksite employees.
Through the Company's recently announced strategic partnership with Oracle, the
Company will begin offering many of these services in an unbundled manner. The
Company provides these services to its clients through the following core
activities:
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING SERVICES. The Company provides certain
consulting services to assist its clients in the recruitment, selection,
development and retention of human capital in compliance with regulatory
requirements. The Company also provides human resources related forms, policies
and administrative functions, such as employment applications, employee
guidebooks and Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ("FMLA") administration.
Additionally, the Company conducts seminars for its clients and worksite
employees, including interviewing techniques, diversity awareness, sexual
harassment prevention and performance management training. Most of these
services can be customized to suit individual client needs. They are provided by
a dedicated team of human resources professionals and are utilized by client
companies of all sizes spanning a wide range of industries.
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION. As a co-employer, the Company is responsible for
payroll administration, which includes recordkeeping, making payroll tax
deposits, reporting payroll taxes and related matters. The Company's clients are
serviced by a service center in Bradenton, Florida that is staffed by
approximately 250 service representatives and supervisors. The service center is
organized into payroll teams and each payroll team is assigned to serve clients
in specific sales branch offices in defined geographic areas. These
representatives receive payroll and employee-related information via the
Internet, by telephone and facsimile transmission from clients. The data
received from the clients is then processed to produce the client's payroll
checks. The service center generally handles approximately 33,000 inbound and
outbound telephone calls per week. The Company processed approximately 4.9
million payroll checks in 2000 and sent out approximately 294,000 W-2s for
worksite employees in January 2001.
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BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION. The Company offers its clients and worksite
employees optional health and dental insurance, life insurance, accidental death
and dismemberment insurance and short and long-term disability insurance. In
addition, the clients and worksite employees are offered a cafeteria plan which
includes a flexible spending account allowing for payment of certain health and
dependent care costs with pre-tax payroll dollars.
The Company also offers retirement benefits under a multiple employer
401(k) retirement plan, and through traditional and Roth payroll deducted IRAs
for worksite employees, including owners of clients.
In addition, the Company provides numerous benefits-related human
resources services to its clients. The human resource benefits-related services
offered include pre- and post-tax payroll deductions, plan eligibility, Internal
Revenue Code Section 125 and Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA")
requirements, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 ("COBRA")
administration for health benefit plans and investment fund information for
retirement benefit plans.
RISK MANAGEMENT. As part of its risk management services, the Company
conducts on-site safety inspections for its clients with high-risk profiles to
identify potential safety hazards. The Company's safety consultants meet with
clients to review their loss history, determine loss exposure, evaluate current
controls and recommend additional control options to reduce exposure to loss or
worker injury. These safety consultants continue to monitor worksite safety
concerns, as needed. The safety consultants are also trained to ensure the
proper workers' compensation classification of worksite employees. These risk
management services are designed to reduce workers' compensation claims and to
reduce other costs arising from workplace injury, such as costs of employee
turnover, employee retraining and recruiting and reduced employee morale. As of
December 31, 2000, the Company employed 35 safety consultants.
UNEMPLOYMENT SERVICES. The Company's unemployment services department is
responsible for processing all state unemployment claims related to its worksite
employees. Unemployment claims determined to be unwarranted by the Company are
protested by the Company under the appropriate state regulatory procedures.
CLIENTS
OVERVIEW. As of December 31, 2000, the Company's customer base consisted
of over 9,100 client companies with an average of 13.6 employees. The Company
had clients classified in over 450 Standard Industrial Classification ("SIC")
codes. The Company's client distribution by major SIC code industry grouping for
2000 is:
PERCENT OF
TOTAL
CATEGORY REVENUES
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Construction............................................. 30.4%
Services(1).............................................. 24.4
Manufacturing............................................ 12.4
Retail Trade............................................. 8.8
Restaurants.............................................. 7.5
Agriculture.............................................. 4.9
Finance/Insurance/Real Estate............................ 4.1
Wholesale Trade.......................................... 3.9
Transportation........................................... 3.2
Other.................................................... .4
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Total.......................................... 100.0%
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(1) Services consist principally of clients in the following: business
services, automotive repair, health services, personal services (e.g.,
laundry and dry cleaning, beauty and barber shops), hotel and lodging
services, engineering, accounting and management services, recreational
services, social services and miscellaneous repair services.
CLIENT SELECTION AND RETENTION STRATEGY. As part of its client selection
strategy, the Company offers its services to certain businesses within specified
SIC codes. All prospective clients are also evaluated individually on the basis
of total
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predicted profitability. This analysis takes into account workers' compensation
risk and claims history, unemployment history, payroll adequacy, and credit
status. With respect to potential clients operating in certain industries
believed by the Company to present a level of risk exceeding industry norms,
more rigorous approval requirements must be met before the Company enters into a
Client Services Agreement. This process may include an on-site inspection and
review of workers' compensation and unemployment claims experience for the last
three years. In addition, under the terms of the Company's agreement with CNA
and the Texas Fund, potential clients in certain industries or with historically
high workers' compensation insurance claims experience must also be approved by
the insurance carrier before a Client Services Agreement is executed. The
Company determines a client's method of payment based on the client's credit
history.
Historically, the Company's sales force has sold to all businesses within
its established workers' compensation risk parameters. As a result, the
Company's client base has contained significant segments of businesses with
fewer than five employees, start-up businesses and small construction businesses
that tend to be volatile and less likely to succeed than larger businesses with
long operating histories in less cyclical industries. During the first quarter
of 2000, the Company modified its selection criteria for new clients to restrict
the solicitation of businesses with fewer than five employees and those paying
wages substantially below average for their trade or business. At that time, the
Company modified its pricing model to take into account factors such as the size
of the client based on employee count, payroll volume and adequacy, and the
length of time the client has been in business when determining a service fee.
At that time, the Company also decided to exit certain high-risk industry
segments and terminated all clients within those markets.
In the first quarter of 2001, the Company further refined its selection
criteria for new business by adopting a policy of not selling to clients in the
construction industry or to clients in certain other high-risk types of
industries. The Company will continue to service and retain its existing clients
in these industries; however, it will be focusing its sales force towards
clients in lower risk industries.
The Company performs a detailed profitability and risk analysis of all its
clients. In addition, during the second half of 2000, the Company instituted for
certain clients an anniversary client review program. Based on the results of
these analyses, the Company increases prices, or if necessary, terminates
certain clients that the Company believes would otherwise be detrimental to its
long-term profitability.
The Company believes that the retention rate of its client base is
directly affected by the natural instability in the small to medium-sized
business market that it serves. The NAPEO standard for measuring client
retention is computed by dividing the number of clients at the end of the period
by the sum of the number of clients at the beginning of the period plus the
number of clients added during the period. The Company's client retention rate
decreased to 68% in 2000, from 72% in 1999. Approximately 38% of the clients
that ceased to use the Company's services in 2000 were terminated at the
Company's option for reasons that include unacceptable risk, administrative
non-compliance and low profitability to the Company. An additional 33% of the
clients ceased to use the Company's services for reasons relating to their
individual financial condition, such as their business being closed or sold. The
remaining 29% of those clients stopped using the Company's services for other
reasons that include the cost of the service and dissatisfaction with the
service.
In order to improve client retention with respect to those clients that
voluntarily stopped using the Company's services, in 2000, the Company
introduced several client care initiatives to focus on improved client service.
In addition, the Company has fully deployed the Oracle Customer Relationship
Management solution that allows the Company to more quickly respond to client
issues, track response time of customer service representatives, monitor advice
being provided to clients and provide better overall customer service. Finally
the Company has contracted with outside consultants to perform customer
satisfaction surveys to gain a comprehensive understanding of the reasons that
cause clients to terminate their business relationship with the Company.
The Company's change in client selection criteria is also intended to
improve client retention in this area. Historically, the attrition rate based on
individual financial condition of clients with under five employees has been
greater than for those clients with more than five employees.
CLIENT SERVICES AGREEMENT. All clients enter into the Company's Client
Services Agreement. The Client Services Agreement provides for an initial
one-year term, subject to termination by the Company or the client at any time
upon 30 days' prior written notice. After the initial term the contract may be
renewed, terminated or continued on a month-to-month basis. In most cases, such
contracts are continued on a month-to-month basis. The Company requires the
owners of substantially all of its
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clients to personally guarantee the clients' obligations under the Client
Services Agreement.
The service fee charged by the Company is invoiced along with each
periodic payroll delivered to the client. The service fee covers the cost of
certain employment-related taxes, workers' compensation insurance coverage and
administrative and field services provided by the Company to the client,
including payroll administration, record keeping and safety, human resources and
regulatory compliance consultation. The client's portion of health and
retirement benefit plan costs is charged separately and is not included in the
service fee. The component of the service fee related to administration varies
according to the size of the client, the amount and frequency of payroll
payments and the method of delivery of such payments. The component of the
service fee related to workers' compensation and unemployment insurance is
based, in part, on the client's historical claims experience.
Clients are required to pay amounts owed to the Company upon delivery of
the payroll checks to the client. The Company retains the ability to terminate
immediately the Client Services Agreement as well as its employment relationship
with the worksite employees upon non-payment by a client. The Company manages
its exposure for payment through the periodic nature of payroll, client credit
checks, owner guarantees, the Company's client selection process and the right
to terminate.
Employment-related liabilities are generally allocated between the Company
and the client pursuant to the Client Services Agreement, with the Company
assuming responsibility for worksite employee payroll and for compliance with
certain employment-related governmental regulations that can be effectively
managed away from the client's premises. The client remains responsible for
compliance with other employment-related governmental regulations that are more
closely related to the daily supervision of worksite employees. When joint
responsibility is appropriate, employment-related liabilities are shared between
the Company and the client. The following table summarizes the division of
responsibilities for regulatory compliance under the Client Services Agreement:
STAFF LEASING CLIENT
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o All rules and regulations governing the o Occupational Safety and Health Act
reporting, collection and payment of ("OSHA") and related or similar Federal,
Federal and state payroll taxes on state or local regulations
wages including:
(i) Federal income tax withholding o Government contracting requirements as
provisions of the Code; (ii) state regulated by, including, but not
and/or local income tax withholding limited to (i) Executive Order 11246;
provisions: (iii) FICA; (iv) FUTA; and (ii) Vocational Rehabilitation Act of
(v) applicable state unemployment tax 1973; (iii) Vietnam Era Veterans'
provisions, including managing claims Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974;
(iv) Walsh-Healy Public Contracts Act;
(v) Davis-Bacon Act; (vi) the Service
o Applicable workers' compensation laws Contract Act of 1965; and (vii) any and
including, but not limited to: (i) all similar, related, or like Federal,
procuring workers' compensation state or local laws, regulations,
insurance; and (ii) completing and ordinances and statutes
filing all required reports
o Professional licensing and liability
o Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA")*
o Fidelity bonding requirements
o COBRA continuation coverage for o Code Sections 414(m), (n) & (o)
employees covered under health plans relating to client maintained
sponsored by Staff Leasing benefit plans
o Section 1324a(b)(3) of the imigration
Reform and control Act ("IRCA") o Laws affecting the assignment and
(maintenance of employment eligibility ownership of intellectual property
forms sent to Staff Leasing at request rights including, but not limited to,
of clients) inventions, whether patentable or not and
patents resulting therefrom,
o Laws governing the garnishment of wages, copyrights and trade secrets
including the Consumer Credit Protection Act,
Title III o Worker Adjustment and Retraining
Notification Act
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o Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 o Laws affecting the maintenance, storage
("FMLA") and disposal of hazardous materials
o All rules and regulations governing
administration, procurement and payment o FLSA*, Title VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964),
of all Company sponsored employee FMLA,* IRCA, the Americans with
benefit plans elected by the client or Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination
worksite employee in Employment Act, Older Workers Benefit
Protection Act (including provisions
thereunder relating to client's premises)
o All other Federal, state, county, or
local laws, regulations, ordinances and
statutes which regulate employees' wage
and hour matters, prohibit discrimination
in the workplace or govern the
employer/employee relationship
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* Shared responsibility
SALES AND MARKETING
The Company markets its services through a direct sales force, which as of
December 31, 2000 consisted of approximately 250 sales persons and 380 other
field sales and service personnel. The Company uses a direct sales force rather
than selling through agents, because this allows the Company more control over
the client selection process. The Company's sales force is located throughout
its 39 branch offices, with five to fifteen sales persons in each branch office.
The Company plans to expand its national coverage and add sales offices in major
metropolitan areas in the next few years as it targets higher wage employees in
white-collar businesses. The Company's sales persons are compensated by a
combination of salary and commission that has, for top producers, exceeded
$200,000 in annual compensation.
The Company seeks to hire sales persons who have five years or more work
experience and two years or more sales experience in other business-to-business
sales positions. The Company provides at least one month of training for each
new sales person in the field, followed by a one-week formal training program to
familiarize new sales persons with the Company's services, policies and
procedures. The Company requires sales persons to undergo training when new
services are offered.
The Company generates sales leads from various referral sources as well as
from direct sales efforts and inquiries. Referral sources accounted for
approximately 60% of the Company's new clients in 2000. Each sales person is
required to visit his or her clients periodically in order to maintain an
ongoing relationship and to benefit from referrals. The Company has focused its
sales efforts on client referrals and uses a client incentive program to
encourage increased referral activity from its clients. The Company also
generates sales leads through contacts produced by its telesales group, which
makes calls to potential clients identified from industry data, its Internet
site, purchased lists and other sources.
eCOMMERCE STRATEGY
The Company has a comprehensive eCommerce strategy, the foundation of
which is StaffWEB, the Company's Internet-based human resource and payroll
product. At the end of 2000, approximately 38% of worksite employees were having
their payroll hours submitted over StaffWEB.
StaffWEB allows the Company's clients to add worksite employees, terminate
worksite employees, process payroll and view on-line reports via the Internet 24
hours a day, seven days a week. Currently StaffWEB, which was introduced in
1999, is primarily used by the Company's clients. It is intended that the
capability of StaffWEB will be enhanced to provide worksite employee related
products and services including "self-service" online payroll stubs.
The Company's second major eCommerce initiative involves establishing a
human resource portal. This new human resource portal will feature the ability
for the Company's clients or worksite employees to personalize the portal to
meet their specific needs. As part of this initiative, during 2000 the Company
acquired the Internet site, PeopleSense.com, an Internet-based human resources
information provider. PeopleSense.com was intended to address the small business
owners need for on-line human resource tools. The Company also contracted with
the owner of PeopleSense.com to assist in the effort to offer more extensive
human resource tools on the Company's Internet site.
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The final initiative in the eCommerce strategy involves selling human
resource services over the Internet. Through the Company's new portal,
businesses will be identified as potential clients enabling future marketing
efforts to be targeted to specific portal users.
VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS
The Company provides benefits to its worksite employees under arrangements
with a number of vendors. The Company's most significant vendor relationships
are as follows:
WORKERS' COMPENSATION. As of January 1, 2000, the Company entered into new
workers' compensation programs with CNA and the Texas Workers' Compensation
Insurance Fund ("Texas Fund"), except with respect to locations in states where
private insurance is not permitted and which are covered by state insurance
funds. The Texas Fund is the provider of workers' compensation insurance for
worksite employees based in Texas. The Texas Fund program is a guaranteed cost
insurance arrangement with a term of one year, which expired on December 31,
2000. The cost of the premium was determined based on the industries serviced by
the Company in Texas. The agreement with the Texas Fund was not renewed beyond
the original one-year term.
For the remainder of the country, the Company's workers' compensation
insurance carrier is CNA. This program is an insured loss sensitive program, for
a term of one year. The actual premium payable to CNA is determined based on the
industries serviced by the Company and the losses incurred under the program.
The agreement with CNA was renewed for one year as of January 1, 2001 to include
all worksite employees of the Company, including employees based in Texas.
As a result of the change in the workers' compensation programs beginning
in 2000, the workers' compensation costs increased as compared to prior years.
Prior to January 1, 2000, the Company's workers' compensation coverage was
provided by Liberty Mutual. This contract, which expired on December 31, 1999,
provided coverage on a guaranteed cost basis. Amounts due under this program
were a fixed percentage of the Company's workers' compensation payroll and were
paid on a monthly basis. The Company had no liability in excess of such amounts
paid.
HEALTH INSURANCE. The Company partners with premier managed care companies
to provide health insurance to its worksite employees. Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Florida, is the primary partner delivering health care to Florida worksite
employees in 2000 and in 2001; although Capital Health Plans provides HMO
coverage to worksite employees in the Tallahassee, Florida region. The Company's
policy with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida is a three-year minimum premium
arrangement entered into as of January 1, 2000. Beginning in 2001, Alabama
worksite employees are also covered under the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
health plan. The administrative costs per covered worksite employee associated
with this policy are specified by year and the stop loss coverage is provided at
the level of 115% of projected claims.
In 2000, outside of Florida, the Company's group health benefit plans were
provided by United Healthcare of Arizona, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Colorado,
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, HealthPartners (Minnesota), Blue Cross Blue
Shield of North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee and Blue Cross
Blue Shield of Texas under separate contracts in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia,
Minnesota, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas, respectively. Premiums paid by
worksite employees, and the portion of premiums, if any, paid by the client,
vary depending on the coverage options selected and the place of residence of
the worksite employee. Plans offered in 2000 in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia,
Minnesota, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas provide the Company with
guaranteed cost contracts, with the Company's liability capped annually at fixed
amounts.
Effective October 1, 2000 the Company entered into a new partnership with
Aetna U. S. Healthcare ("Aetna") to provide health coverage to worksite
employees in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. In
addition, in 2001 Aetna is providing the Company's dental plans that include
both a PPO and HMO offering. HealthPartners (Minnesota) continues to provide
health coverage to Minnesota worksite employees in 2001.
Under the Aetna health plan, participant eligibility is determined first
by the client's benefit contract, second by the worksite employee's 25 hour per
week minimum and finally by the worksite employees home zip code. The Company
implemented contribution requirements for new clients that accept health
coverage and increased the medical participation requirements effective October
1, 2000. The Aetna health plan is a guaranteed cost contract that caps the
Company's annual liability.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Company has invested and is continuing to invest significant capital
resources in the development and enhancement of its information and technology
infrastructure, including computer hardware and software and telephony. This
investment is intended to better serve its client base, to achieve a high level
of customer service and to increase operating leverage in its processing
operations.
These systems provide the Company with the capability to promptly and
accurately deliver payroll and related services and generate in-depth management
reports. The Company's information systems manage all data relating to worksite
employee enrollment, payroll processing, benefits administration, management
information and other requirements of the Company's operations. The current
systems have high volume payroll processing capabilities that allow the Company
to produce and deliver weekly payrolls to its clients, each customized to the
needs of such clients. Currently, the Company processes approximately 94,000
payroll checks per week.
The Company processes payroll for all of its worksite employees using
Oracle's human resource management system "HRMS" and payroll processing
application. The Oracle system enables the Company to effectively manage its
existing operations and maintain appropriate controls.
In 2000, the Company further automated its service center through the
deployment of Oracle Customer Relationship Management "CRM" solution. This
software system allows the Company to more quickly respond to client issues,
track response time of customer service representatives, monitor advice being
provided to clients and provide better overall customer service.
The Company has enhanced the use of technology by its field staff through
the roll out of an updated sales automation software system. This software
eliminates paperwork, speeds up the proposal process and streamlines the new
client sign up experience.
In 2000, the Company continued its aggressive development of StaffWEB, an
Internet interface with the Oracle HRMS and payroll processing application.
StaffWEB allows clients to conveniently input their payroll data directly into
the Company's payroll applications via the Internet. Clients can regularly add
or delete employees, view reports, and change payroll information. StaffWEB
allows the Company to service its clients 24 hours a day with increased accuracy
and efficiency. StaffWEB is updated regularly to increase its functionality. At
the end of 2000, approximately 38% of worksite employees were having their
payroll hours submitted over the Internet. Usage of this new technology is
expected to continue to increase in 2001 as over 70% of new clients in the
fourth quarter of 2000 opted to use StaffWEB when interacting with the Company.
The Company's information technology staff consisted of 79 persons at
December 31, 2000. The Company believes that its information systems are
integral in achieving its growth objectives and intends to continue to invest in
its technology infrastructure.
COMPETITION
The PEO industry is highly fragmented and the Company believes it is one
of the largest PEOs in the United States in terms of active worksite employees
and revenues. The Company considers its primary competition to be PEOs,
insurance agents and fee-for-service providers, such as payroll processors and
human resources consultants. The market for PEO and human resource consulting
services is expected to become increasingly competitive as larger companies,
some of which have greater financial resources than the Company and which have
not traditionally operated in this industry, enter the market.
The key competitive factors in the PEO industry are breadth and quality of
services, price, reputation, financial stability, as well as choice, quality and
cost of benefits. The Company believes that it competes favorably in these areas
as well as in the ability to provide a value-added, full-service human resources
solution to its targeted new client industries through its advanced information
technology solutions.
INTERNAL COMPANY EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 2000 the Company had 1,277 internal employees with 647
employees located at the Company's Bradenton, Florida headquarters. The
remaining employees were located in the Company's branch offices. None of the
Company's internal employees is a party to a collective bargaining agreement.
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INDUSTRY REGULATION
The Company's operations are affected by numerous Federal and state laws
and regulations relating to employment matters, benefit plans and taxes. By
entering into a co-employer relationship with its clients, the Company assumes
certain obligations and responsibilities as an employer under these laws.
Because many of these Federal and state laws were enacted before the development
of non-traditional employment relationships, such as PEOs, temporary employment
and other employment-related outsourcing arrangements, many of these laws do not
specifically address the obligations and responsibilities of non-traditional
employers. In addition, the definition of "employer" under these laws is not
uniform.
Some governmental agencies that regulate employment have developed rules
that specifically address issues raised by the relationship among PEOs, clients
and worksite employees. Such regulations are relatively new and, therefore,
their interpretation and application by administrative agencies and Federal and
state courts are limited or non-existent. The development of additional
regulations and interpretation of existing regulations can be expected to evolve
over time. In addition, from time to time, states have considered, and may in
the future consider, imposing certain taxes on gross revenues or service fees of
the Company and its competitors. The Company cannot predict with certainty the
nature of the development of Federal, state and local regulations or whether any
states will impose such taxes.
The Company believes that its operations are currently in compliance in
all material respects with applicable Federal and state statutes and
regulations.
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Effective April 1, 1997, the Company began to offer a 401(k) retirement
plan, designed to be a "multiple employer" plan under Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended (the "Code") Section 413(c). This plan enables owners of
clients and highly compensated worksite employees, as well as highly compensated
internal employees of the Company, to participate. These persons were excluded
from the prior 401(k) retirement plan in order to avoid issues of discrimination
in favor of highly compensated employees. Generally, employee benefit plans are
subject to provisions of both the Code and ERISA. The Company's retirement plan
offerings include payroll-deducted traditional and Roth IRAs in addition to 20
different investment options to select from within the 401(k) plan.
EMPLOYER STATUS. In order to qualify for favorable tax treatment under the
Code, the plans must be established and maintained by an employer for the
exclusive benefit of its employees. Generally, an entity is an "employer" of
certain workers for Federal employment tax purposes if an employment
relationship exists between the entity and the workers under the common law test
of employment. In addition, the officers of a corporation are deemed to be
employees of that corporation for Federal employment tax purposes. The common
law test of employment, as applied by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS")
involves an examination of many factors to ascertain whether an employment
relationship exists between a worker and a purported employer. Such test is
generally applied to determine whether an individual is an independent
contractor or an employee for Federal employment tax purposes and not to
determine whether each of two or more companies is a "co-employer." Substantial
weight is typically given to the question of whether the purported employer has
the right to direct and control the details of an individual's work. The courts
have provided that the common law employer test applied to determine the
existence of an employer-employee relationship for Federal employment tax
purposes can be different than the common law test applied to determine employer
status for other Federal tax purposes. In addition, control and supervision have
been held to be less important factors when determining employer status for
ERISA purposes.
The IRS established the Market Segment Study for the purpose of
identifying specific compliance issues prevalent in certain segments of the PEO
industry. The Company was not one of the PEOs selected for the study. One issue
that has arisen from this study is whether a PEO can be a co-employer of
worksite employees, including officers and owners of client companies, for
various purposes under the Code, including participation in the PEO's 401(k)
retirement plan.
The Company is not able to predict either the timing or the nature of any
final decision that may be reached by the IRS with respect to the Market Segment
Study and the ultimate outcome of such decisions. Further, the Company is unable
to predict whether the Treasury Department will issue a policy statement with
respect to its position on these issues or, if issued, whether such a statement
would be favorable to the Company. The Company believes that the establishment
of its multiple employer plan under Code Section 413(c) eliminates the exposure
as to contributions to that plan resulting from an IRS determination that no
employer relationship exists between the sponsor of the plan and the plan
participants. Since this plan is co-sponsored by each participating client, the
Company believes that even if the IRS were to determine that the worksite
employees were not employees of the Company, it could not reach the same
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conclusion as to the client co-sponsor. If the IRS were to apply retroactively
an adverse decision and disqualify the Company's former 401(k) retirement plan,
then the employees' vested account balances under the former 401(k) retirement
plan would become taxable, the Company's tax deductions would be allowed only as
matching contributions, the former 401(k) retirement plan's trust would become a
taxable trust, and the Company would be subject to liability with respect to its
failure to withhold and pay taxes applicable to salary deferral contributions by
employees, including worksite employees. In such event, the Company would also
face the risk of client dissatisfaction and potential litigation. A retroactive
application by the IRS of an adverse conclusion would have a material adverse
effect on the Company's financial position and results of operations. While the
Company believes that a retroactive disqualification is unlikely, there can be
no assurance as to the ultimate resolution of these issues by the IRS.
ERISA REQUIREMENTS. Employee pension and welfare benefit plans are also
governed by ERISA. ERISA defines "employer" as "any person acting directly as an
employer, or indirectly in the interest of an employer, in relation to an
employee benefit plan." ERISA defines the term "employee" as "any individual
employed by an employer." The courts have held that the common law test of
employment must be applied to determine whether an individual is an employee or
an independent contractor under ERISA. However, in applying that test, control
and supervision are less important for ERISA purposes when determining whether
an employer has assumed responsibility for an individual's benefits status. A
definitive judicial interpretation of "employer" in the context of a PEO or
employee leasing arrangement has not been established.
If the Company were found not to be an employer for ERISA purposes, its
former 401(k) retirement plan would not comply with ERISA and could be subject
to retroactive disqualification by the IRS. Further, the Company would be
subject to liabilities, including penalties, with respect to its cafeteria plan
for the failure to withhold and pay taxes applicable to salary deferral
contributions by its worksite employees. In addition, as a result of such
finding the Company and its plans would not enjoy, with respect to worksite
employees, the preemption of state laws provided by ERISA and could be subject
to varying state laws and regulation, as well as to claims based upon state
common laws.
FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT TAXES
As an employer, the Company assumes responsibility and liability for the
payment of Federal and state employment taxes with respect to wages and salaries
paid to worksite employees. There are essentially three types of Federal
employment tax obligations:(i) withholding of income tax governed by Code
section 3401, et seq.; (ii) obligations under the Federal Income Contributions
Act ("FICA"), governed by Code section 3101, et seq.; and (iii) obligations
under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act ("FUTA"), governed by Code section 3101,
et seq. Under these Code sections, employers have the obligation to withhold and
remit the employer portion and, where applicable, the employee portion of these
taxes.
The Market Segment Study discussed above examines, among other issues,
whether PEOs, such as the Company, are employers of worksite employees under the
Code provisions applicable to Federal employment taxes and, consequently,
responsible for payment of employment taxes on wages and salaries paid to such
worksite employees. Code section 3401(d)(1), which applies to Federal income tax
withholding requirements, contains an exception to the general common law test
applied to determine whether an entity is an "employer" for purposes of Federal
income tax withholding. The courts have extended this common law employer
exception to apply for both FICA and FUTA tax purposes. Code section 3401(d)(1)
states that if the person for whom services are rendered does not have control
of the payment of wages, the "employer" for this purpose is the person having
control of the payment of wages. The Treasury Regulations issued under Code
section 3401(d)(1) state that a third party can be deemed to be the employer of
workers under this Section for income tax withholding purposes where the person
for whom services are rendered does not have legal control of the payment of
wages. Several courts have examined Code section 3401(d)(1) with regards to PEOs
however, its ultimate scope has not been delineated. Moreover, the IRS has to
date relied extensively on the common law test of employment in determining
liability for failure to comply with Federal income tax withholding
requirements.
Accordingly, while the Company believes that it can assume the withholding
obligations for worksite employees, if the Company fails to meet these
obligations the client may be held jointly and severally liable. While this
interpretive issue has not, to the Company's knowledge, discouraged clients from
utilizing the Company's services, there can be no assurance that a definitive
adverse resolution of this issue would not do so in the future.
STATE REGULATION
FLORIDA. In Florida, the Company's PEO operations are licensed under the
Florida Employee Leasing Licensing Act of 1991 (the "Florida Licensing Act").
The Florida Licensing Act requires PEOs and their controlling persons to be
licensed, mandates
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reporting requirements and allocates several employer responsibilities. The
Florida Licensing Act also requires licensed PEOs to submit annual audited
financial statements and maintain a tangible accounting net worth and positive
working capital. The Florida Licensing Act also requires PEOs to, among other
things: (i) reserve a right of direction and control over the leased employees;
(ii) enter into a written agreement with the client; (iii) pay wages to the
leased employees; (iv) pay and collect payroll taxes; (v) retain authority to
hire, terminate, discipline and reassign employees; (vi) reserve a right to
direct and control the management of safety, risk and hazard control at the
worksite, including responsibility to promulgate and administer employment and
safety policies and to manage workers' compensation claims.
TEXAS. The Texas Staff Leasing Services Act (the "Texas Act") regulates
and establishes a legal framework for PEOs in Texas and has requirements similar
to those of Florida for a PEO's relationship with its clients. The Texas Act,
which became effective on September 1, 1993, established mandatory licensing for
PEOs and expressly recognizes a licensed PEO as the employer of the worksite
employee for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act. The Texas Act
also provides, to the extent governed by Texas law, that a licensed PEO may
sponsor and maintain employee benefit plans for the benefit of worksite
employees. In addition, the Texas Act not only provides that a PEO may elect to
obtain workers' compensation insurance coverage for its worksite employees but
also provides that, for workers' compensation insurance purposes, a licensed PEO
and its client are treated as co-employers. In order to obtain a license,
applicants must undergo a background check, demonstrate a history of good
standing with tax authorities and meet certain capitalization requirements that
increase with the number of worksite employees employed. The Texas Act specifies
that the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation ("TDLR") is responsible
for enforcement of the Texas Act and TDLR has adopted regulations under the
Texas Act.
OTHER STATES. While many states do not explicitly regulate PEOs, 20
other states including two states where the Company has offices (Tennessee and
Minnesota) have passed laws that have licensing, registration or other
compliance requirements for PEOs and several states are considering such
regulation. Such laws vary from state to state but generally provide for
monitoring the fiscal responsibility of PEOs. The Company holds licenses in
Tennessee and Minnesota and is registered or otherwise compliant in 19 of these
20 states. The Company does not hold a license in the remaining state of Oregon
since the Company does not operate in Oregon. Whether or not a state has
licensing, registration or other compliance requirements, the Company faces a
number of other state and local regulations that could impact its operations.
The Company's objective is to establish strong working relationships with state
regulatory authorities in states where it operates and the Company believes that
to date it has been able to do so.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
Pursuant to General Instruction G(3), the information regarding executive
officers of the Company called for by Item 401(b) of Regulation S-K is hereby
included in Part I of this Form 10-K.
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to each
person who is or was an executive officer of the Company in 2000, as indicated
below.
NAME AGE POSITION
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Michael K.Phippen..................... 48 Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Richard A. Goldman................... 44 President and Director (resigned July 2000)
John E. Panning...................... 50 Chief Financial Officer and Director
Lisa Harris.......................... 40 Senior Vice President, Chief Information
Officer
Michael W. Ehresman.................. 43 Senior Vice President, Strategic
Initiatives
MICHAEL K. PHIPPEN has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and
Chief Executive Officer since July 2000. Before joining Staff Leasing, from 1999
to 2000, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Westaff, Inc. a leading
provider of staffing services in the United States and Europe. From 1996 to
1999, Mr. Phippen was the President and Chief Operating Officer of Westaff, Inc.
RICHARD A. GOLDMAN served as a member of the Office of Chief Executive
from December 9, 2000 to July 1, 2000 and President from January 1997 until his
resignation in July 2000. Mr. Goldman served as Senior Vice President of Risk
Management and General Counsel of Staff Leasing from July 1995 to January 1997.
In May 1997 Mr.
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Goldman was appointed to Florida's Board of Employee Leasing and in February
1999 was appointed chairman of that board.
JOHN E. PANNING served as a member of the Office of Chief Executive from
December 9, 2000 to July 1, 2000, and has served as Chief Financial Officer
since January 1997. From August 1996 to December 1996, he served as Senior Vice
President of Finance of Staff Leasing. Mr. Panning served as Senior Vice
President of Sales of Staff Leasing from January 1995 to July 1996.
LISA HARRIS has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information
Officer since January 2000. Before joining the Company, she was Vice President,
Information Services of Precision Response Corporation from March 1996 to
December 1999; a director and senior director of Certified Vacations, Inc. from
December 1992 to February 1996.
MICHAEL W. EHRESMAN has served as Senior Vice President, Strategic
Initiatives since September 2000. Before joining Staff Leasing, he was with
Westaff, Inc. for eight years, most recently as Senior Vice President and
Treasurer. Prior to joining Westaff, Mr. Ehresman spent ten years in public
accounting.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company's operations are conducted from its 107,511 square foot
corporate headquarters located in Bradenton, Florida. The Company leases this
facility under a lease which expires in November 2005, but which can be renewed,
at the option of the Company, for two additional five-year periods.
The Company also leases space for its 39 offices located in Florida,
Georgia, Texas, Arizona, Minnesota, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama and
Colorado. The Company believes that its branch office leases, which generally
have terms of three to five years, can either be renewed on acceptable terms or
that other, comparable space can be located upon the expiration of any branch
office lease without significant additional cost to the Company. The Company
considers its facilities to be adequate for its current and prospective
operations.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
LAWRENCE E. EGLE V. STAFF LEASING, INC., ET AL. On April 30, 1999 the
plaintiff, a shareholder of the Company, brought a class action in the Twelfth
Judicial Division, Manatee County, Florida against the Company and certain of
its directors alleging that the directors and senior officers of the Company
breached their fiduciary duty to shareholders by failing to pursue a proposal
from Paribas Principal Partners to acquire the Company in order to entrench
themselves in the management of the Company. Plaintiffs seek injunctive relief
and unspecified damages including attorneys' and experts'fees. Defendants and
counsel for the putative plaintiff class have reached a preliminary agreement on
terms of a settlement, following mediation. The settlement is subject to court
approval, following notice to the putative class. Management does not expect any
settlement to have a material effect on the Company's financial position.
The Company is a party to certain pending claims which have arisen in the
normal course of business, none of which, in the opinion of management, is
expected to have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial
position or results of operations if adversely resolved.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY-HOLDERS
None
Part II.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
MARKET INFORMATION. The Common Stock is traded on the Nasdaq National
Market under the symbol "STFF." The following table sets forth, for the quarters
indicated, the high and low sale prices of the Common Stock as reported on the
Nasdaq National Market.
HIGH LOW
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FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999:
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First Quarter $16.563 $9.875
Second Quarter $15.375 $10.375
Third Quarter $13.250 $9.000
Fourth Quarter $10.375 $7.625
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FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000:
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First Quarter $10.063 $3.000
Second Quarter $ 5.688 $3.000
Third Quarter $ 4.750 $3.250
Fourth Quarter $ 4.063 $2.781
HOLDERS. As of March 20, 2001, there were 171 shareholders of record of
the Common Stock. This number does not include beneficial owners of the Common
Stock whose shares are held in the names of various dealers, clearing agencies,
banks, brokers and other fiduciaries.
DIVIDENDS. The Company did not pay any cash dividends prior to March 14,
2001. On that date, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per
share of Common Stock, payable on April 30, 2001 to holders of record on April
16, 2001. While this dividend declaration is part of an intended regular
quarterly dividend porgram, any future determination as to the payment of
dividends will be made at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the
Company and will depend upon the Company's operating results, financial
condition, capital requirements, general business conditions and such other
factors as the Board of Directors deems relevant.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table sets forth certain selected historical financial and
operating data of the Company as of the dates and for the periods indicated. The
Company operated as a limited partnership for all periods before a
reorganization on July 1, 1997, and as a C-corporation under the Code since the
reorganization. The reorganization was accounted for as a combination among
entities under common control and accordingly, for financial statement
presentation purposes, the reorganization was treated as a pooling of interests
of the Company and Staff Capital, L.P. as of and for the periods presented. The
following selected financial data are qualified by reference to, and should be
read in conjunction with, the consolidated financial statements, related notes
and other financial information included as Part II, Item 8. of this Form 10-K,
as well as "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations" which is included as Part II, Item 7.
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Revenues ............................. $ 1,432,131 $ 1,851,248 $ 2,375,522 $ 2,701,886 $ 3,104,240
Gross profit ......................... $ 59,505 $ 93,988 $ 112,915 $ 127,623 $ 95,565
Operating income (loss) .............. $ (441) $ 26,446 $ 34,342 $ 32,975 $ (3,784)
Net income (loss) (1)(2) ............. $ (3,865) $ 30,783 $ 23,395 $ 21,650 $ 604
Net income (loss) attributable
to common shareholders (1)(3) ...... $ (5,637) $ 28,392 $ 23,395 $ 21,650 $ 604
Net income (loss) per share
attributable to common
shareholders(4)
- Basic ...................... $ (.29) $ 1.32 $ 1.01 $ .99 $ .03
- Diluted .................... $ (.29) $ 1.26 $ .97 $ .97 $ .03
Weighted average
common shares (in 000's)(4)
- Basic ...................... 19,614 21,588 23,207 21,779 21,361
- Diluted .................... 19,614 22,459 24,092 22,210 21,373
STATISTICAL AND OPERATING DATA:
Worksite employees at period
end ................................ 86,000 107,855 127,470 133,197 124,014
Clients at period end ................ 7,511 9,233 10,751 10,740 9,142
Average number of worksite
employees per client at
period end ......................... 11.45 11.68 11.86 12.40 13.57
Capital expenditures ................. $ 5,923 $ 7,100 $ 10,937 $ 10,911 $ 4,184
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Total assets ......................... $ 65,982 $ 125,119 $ 139,778 $ 163,570 $ 212,338
Long-term capital leases, including
current portion ...................... $ 3,746 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Long-term accrued workers'
compensation and health reserves ..... $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 20,530
Long-term borrowings, including
current portion .................... $ 17,700 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Redeemable preferred interests ....... $ 17,674 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Total shareholders' equity(deficiency) $ (35,680) $ 58,148 $ 62,789 $ 80,756 $ 77,460
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(1) Before the Reorganization, the Company operated as a Partnership.
Accordingly, the tax effect of the Partnership's activities accrued to the
individual partners and no provision for income taxes was recognized.
(2) Included in income tax benefit for the year ended December 31, 1997 was
$10,172 of deferred tax benefit related to the reversal of the valuation
allowance for deferred tax assets. The deferred tax assets recognized
consist principally of assets with tax basis in excess of book basis,
reserves not currently deductible and tax loss carryforwards. The tax
benefit recorded is non-cash in nature.
(3) Fixed return on preferred interest represents the return paid on the Class
A and Class B Interests through July 1, 1997, the date of Reorganization.
The fixed return on preferred interest was $1,772, $2,391, $0, $0, and $0
for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000,
respectively.
(4) In the fourth quarter of 1997, the Company adopted the provisions of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128,"Earnings Per Share"
(SFAS 128), as required. The previously reported earnings (loss) per share
have been restated as required by SFAS 128.
ITEM 7.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion contains forward-looking statements. The
Company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed in such
forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such
differences include those discussed below and elsewhere in this Form 10-K. See
Part 1, "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements." The following
discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company's Consolidated
Financial Statements and Notes thereto included elsewhere in this filing.
Historical results are not necessarily indicative of trends in operating results
for any future period.
OVERVIEW
The Company is one of the largest professional employer organizations
("PEO") in the United States as measured by the number of active worksite
employees. At December 31, 2000, the Company served over 9,100 clients with
approximately 124,000 active worksite employees. With 39 branches located in
Florida, Texas, Georgia, Arizona, Minnesota, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama
and Colorado, the Company provides a broad range of services, including human
resources consulting, payroll administration, benefits administration, risk
management and unemployment services.
REVENUES. Revenues consist of charges by the Company for the salaries and
wages of the worksite employees (including the employee-paid portion of health
and other benefits), the service fee and the clients' portion of health and
retirement benefits provided to the worksite employees. These charges are
invoiced to the client at the time of each periodic payroll. The service fee
covers the cost of certain employment-related taxes, workers' compensation
insurance coverage and administrative and field services provided by the Company
to the client, including payroll administration and safety, human resources and
regulatory compliance consultation. Salaries and wages of worksite employees are
affected by inflation, including the effect of increases in the Federal minimum
wage, and by competition in the labor markets in which the Company operates.
Fluctuations in salaries and wages resulting from these factors have a
proportionate impact on the Company's service fee, which is invoiced as a
percentage of salaries and wages.
COST OF SERVICES. Cost of services includes salaries and wages of worksite
employees, payroll taxes, employee benefit costs, workers' compensation
insurance and state unemployment taxes.
Salaries, wages and payroll taxes consist of salaries and wages of
worksite employees, the employer's portion of amounts due with respect to FICA,
which includes Social Security and Medicare related taxes, and Federal
unemployment taxes. FICA and FUTA rates are fixed by the appropriate Federal
regulations. The amounts payable under FICA and FUTA are dependent on an
employee's wage levels, but are not affected by an employer's claims experience
or other employer-related criteria. These amounts are thus not subject to the
Company's control.
Employee benefit costs are comprised primarily of medical benefit costs,
but also include costs of other employee benefits such as dental, disability and
group life insurance. Worksite employee participation and the client's
contribution towards the cost of the Company's health benefit plans are at an
established minimum. As of December 31, 2000, the Company's group health benefit
plans were under eight separate contracts in force in the states of Colorado,
Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas, with the Blue Cross
entities in each state, with United Healthcare of Arizona, Inc. and Health
Partners in Minnesota. Health plans offered in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia,
Minnesota, North Carolina and Texas are provided to the Company under guaranteed
cost arrangements, with the Company's liability capped at fixed amounts. The
Company's health plan policy with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida is a three
year minimum premium arrangement beginning in 2000. Pursuant to the arrangement,
the Company is obligated to reimburse Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida for the
cost of the claims incurred by participants under the plan, plus the cost of
plan administration. The administrative costs associated with this policy are
fixed
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for stop loss coverage at the level of 115% of projected claims. The Company's
policy with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee is also a minimum premium
arrangement.
As of January 1, 2000 the Company maintained workers' compensation
insurance for all claims under arrangements with CNA and the Texas Fund, except
with respect to locations in states where private insurance is not permitted and
which are covered by state insurance funds. The Company's workers' compensation
costs increased in 2000 as a result of these workers' compensation arrangements.
The Texas Fund was the provider of workers' compensation insurance during 2000
for worksite employees based in Texas. The arrangement with the Texas Fund was a
guaranteed cost arrangement. The cost of the premium is determined based on the
industries serviced by the Company in Texas. For the remainder of the country,
the Company's workers' compensation insurance carrier for 2000 was CNA. This
arrangement is an insured loss sensitive program. For the CNA arrangement, the
Company accrues for workers' compensation costs based upon payroll dollars paid
to worksite employees and based on the administrative costs of the program. The
accrual rate varies based upon the specific risks associated with the work
performed by the worksite employee. The Company reviews the annual claims
information with its outside actuaries and makes changes to the accrual rate as
necessary based upon current and historical loss trends. Each year, the Company
will evaluate its historical accruals based on an actuarially developed estimate
of the ultimate cost to the Company for each open policy year and adjust such
accruals as necessary. These adjustments could be either increases or decreases
to workers' compensation costs, depending upon the actual loss experience of the
Company. The final costs of coverage will be determined by the actual claims
experience over time as claims close and by the final administrative costs of
the program. Prior to January 1, 2000 the Company had a guaranteed cost
arrangement with Liberty Mutual. As of January 1, 2001 worksite employees
previously covered under the Texas Fund arrangement have been covered under the
CNA arrangement which was renewed for one year.
State unemployment tax rates vary from state to state and are based upon
the employer's claims history. The Company aggressively manages its state
unemployment tax exposure by contesting unwarranted claims and offering
re-employment services to unemployed workers.
OPERATING EXPENSES. Operating expenses consist primarily of salaries,
wages and commissions associated with the Company's internal employees, and
general and administrative expenses. Over the past several years, the Company
has experienced an increase in its operating expenses as the Company has
expanded its senior management, sales and marketing staff, payroll processing
operations, and client and worksite employee service functions. The Company
expects that future revenue growth will result in increased operating leverage,
as the Company's fixed operating expenses are leveraged over a larger revenue
base.
INCOME TAXES. The Company records income tax expense using the asset and
liability method of accounting for deferred income taxes. The Company recorded a
tax benefit in 2000 primarily as a result of tax-exempt income earned and as a
result of tax credits. The Company's effective tax rate for 1999 was 37.2% and
for 1998 was 37.5%. The Company's effective tax rate for financial reporting
purposes differs from the statutory Federal rate primarily because of state
taxes and Federal tax credits.
PROFITABILITY. Profitability is largely dependent upon the Company's
success in managing revenues and costs that are within its control. These
controllable revenues and costs primarily relate to workers' compensation,
health benefits and state unemployment taxes. The Company manages these
controllable costs through the use of: (i) workers' compensation arrangements
with well respected carriers, internal risk assessment and risk management
programs; (ii) appropriately designed health benefit plans that encourage
worksite employee participation, high managed care utilization and efficient
risk pooling; and (iii) aggressive management of its state unemployment tax
exposure.
HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN SUBSIDIES. The Company offers its health benefit plans
through partnerships with premier health care companies. These companies have
extensive provider networks and strong reputations in the markets in which the
Company operates.
The Company's health care providers offer health maintenance organization
("HMO") coverage as an attractive offering. The Company believes that managed
care services provided by an HMO are more cost-effective than those provided by
a PPO. At the end of 2000, in excess of 70% of the Company's health plan
participants received their coverage through an HMO.
The Company's health care policy with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida is a
minimum premium arrangement that commenced as of January 1, 2000 for three
years. The administrative costs per covered employee associated with this policy
are specified by year and the stop loss coverage per covered employee is
provided at the level of 115% of projected claims.
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Health care plans offered in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Minnesota, North
Carolina, Tennessee and Texas provide the Company with guaranteed cost contracts
and the Company's liability is capped annually at fixed amounts.
In 1998, the Company had $1.1 million of net subsidy cost in its health
plan operations. The 1998 subsidy was $2.5 million, which was offset by an
adjustment to 1997 health reserves due to favorable experience in the maturation
or run-out of 1997 health claims.
In 1999, the Company experienced a surplus of $0.6 million in its health
plan operations. This surplus would have been a subsidy of $1.6 million in 1999
had the Company not reduced its estimates for 1999 health reserves due to
favorable experience in the maturation or run-out of 1999 health claims.
In 2000, the Company had $3.3 million of net subsidy cost in its health
plan operations. The 2000 subsidy was $2.0 million; however, unfavorable
experience on the maturation or run-out of prior year health claims increased
this subsidy by $1.3 million.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table presents the Company's results of operations for the
years ended December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000, expressed as a percentage of
revenues:
FOR THE YEARS ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1999 2000
---- ---- ----
Revenues................................... 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of services:
Salaries, wages and payroll taxes........ 90.8 91.0 91.3
Benefits, workers' compensation, state
unemployment taxes and other costs.... 4.4 4.3 5.7
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Total cost of services........... 95.2 95.3 97.0
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Gross profit............................... 4.8 4.7 3.0
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Operating expenses:
Salaries, wages and commissions.......... 2.1 2.2 2.0
Other general and administrative......... 0.9 1.0 1.0
Depreciation and amortization............ 0.3 0.3 0.2
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Total operating costs............ 3.3 3.5 3.2
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Operating income (loss).................... 1.5 1.2 (0.2)
Interest income ........................... 0.1 0.1 0.1
Interest expense........................... 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other non-operating expense ............. 0.0 0.0 0.0
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Income (loss) before income taxes ......... 1.6 1.3 (0.1)
Income tax (provision) benefit........... (0.6) (0.5) 0.3
----- ----- -----
Net income ............................ 1.0% 0.8% 0.2%
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
For the year ended December 31, 2000, revenues increased 14.9% over 1999,
totaling $3,104.2 million, compared to $2,701.9 million for 1999. Revenue growth
was primarily due to the Company's new client selection strategy of enrolling
larger clients with higher wage employees. From 1999 to 2000, the number of
active worksite employees decreased 6.9% from 133,197 to 124,014. This decrease
was primarily due to the Company's decision in 2000 to discontinue marketing its
services to certain industries, and its termination of client relationships with
approximately 14,300 employees that were unprofitable or running low payroll
volumes per employee.
Cost of services was $3,008.7 million for 2000, compared to $2,574.3
million for 1999, representing an increase of $434.4 million, or 16.9%. This
increase was due primarily to an increase in the average wage of worksite
employees and an increase in the amount of workers' compensation expense. Cost
of services was 97.0% of revenues for 2000, compared to 95.3% for 1999.
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Salaries, wages and payroll taxes of worksite employees were $2,833.2
million for 2000, compared to $2,457.4 million for 1999, representing an
increase of $375.8 million, or 15.3%. Salaries, wages and payroll taxes were
91.3% of revenues for 2000, compared to 91.0% for 1999.
Benefits, workers' compensation, state unemployment taxes and other costs
were $175.5 million for 2000, compared to $116.8 million for 1999, representing
an increase of $58.7 million, or 50.2%. Benefits, workers' compensation, state
unemployment taxes and other costs were 5.7% of revenues for 2000, compared to
4.3% in 1999. The health benefit plan subsidy was $2.0 million in 2000, compared
to $1.6 million in 1999. However, an unfavorable experience on the maturation or
run-out of prior year health claims increased this subsidy by $1.3 million in
2000 versus a reduction of $2.2 million in 1999. As of January 1, 2000 the
Company maintains workers' compensation insurance for all claims under
arrangements with CNA and the Texas Fund, except with respect to locations in
states where private insurance is not permitted and which are covered by state
insurance funds. The Company's workers' compensation costs increased in 2000 as
a result of these workers' compensation arrangements. The Texas Fund was the
provider of workers' compensation insurance for worksite employees based in
Texas in 2000. The arrangement with the Texas Fund was a guaranteed cost
arrangement. The cost of the premium was determined based on the industries
serviced by the Company in Texas. For the remainder of the country, the
Company's workers' compensation insurance carrier is CNA. This arrangement was
an insured loss sensitive program. For the CNA arrangement, the Company accrues
for workers' compensation costs based upon payroll dollars paid to worksite
employees and based on the administrative costs of the program. The accrual rate
varies based upon the specific risks associated with the work performed by the
worksite employee. The Company reviews the annual claims information with its
outside actuaries and makes changes to the accrual rate as necessary based upon
current and historical loss trends. Each year, the Company will evaluate its
historical accruals based on an actuarially developed estimate of the ultimate
cost to the Company for each open policy year and adjust such accruals as
necessary. These adjustments could be either increases or decreases to workers'
compensation costs, depending upon the actual loss experience of the Company.
The final costs of coverage will be determined by the actual claims experience
over time as claims close and by the final administrative costs of the program.
In 1999, the Company's workers' compensation coverage was provided by Liberty
Mutual. This contract provided coverage on a guaranteed cost basis and amounts
due under the arrangement were a fixed percentage of the Company's workers'
compensation payroll.
Gross profit was $95.6 million for 2000, compared to $127.6 million for
1999, representing a decrease of $32.0 million, or 25.1%. Gross profit was 3.0%
of revenues for 2000, compared to 4.7% for 1999. Gross profit margin decreased
as a percentage of revenues primarily due to increased workers' compensation
costs as a result of the workers' compensation arrangements entered into as of
January 1, 2000 with CNA and the Texas Fund.
Operating expenses were $99.3 million for 2000, compared to $94.6 million
for 1999, representing an increase of $4.7 million, or 5.0%. Operating expenses
were 3.2% of revenues for 2000, compared to 3.5% for 1999. Operating expenses
for 2000 included unusual expenses of $1.0 million related to management
reorganization.
Salaries, wages and commissions were $60.6 million for 2000, compared to
$59.5 million for 1999, representing an increase of $1.1 million, or 1.9%.
Salaries, wages and commissions were 2.0% of revenues for 2000 compared to 2.2%
for 1999. Salaries, wages and commissions for 2000 included $.5 million related
to management reorganization.
Other general and administrative expenses were $30.0 million for 2000,
compared to $27.4 million in 1999, representing an increase of $2.6 million, or
9.5%. Other general and administrative expenses were 1.0% of revenues for 2000
and 1999. Other general and administrative expenses for 2000 included $.5
million in unusual expenses related to management reorganization.
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by $1.1 million for 2000
compared to 1999, representing an increase of 14.1%. This increase was primarily
the result of the Company's investment in management information systems.
Interest income was $4.8 million for 2000, compared to $3.2 million for
1999, representing an increase of $1.6 million due to an increase in cash
available for investment and higher interest rates.
Interest expense was $0 for 2000 and $.1 million for 1999. The Company had
no long-term debt obligations outstanding in 2000. Interest expense for 1999 was
a result of letter of credit fees.
Other non-operating expense in 2000 of $1.4 million was related to the
conclusion of the strategic alternative process explored by the Company and to
the management reorganization of the Company. Other expense in 1999 was
substantially due to an
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acquisition proposal received from Paribas Principal Partners and reserves for a
shareholder lawsuit filed in the second quarter of 1999.
Loss before income taxes of $.4 million for 2000, compared to income
before income taxes of $34.5 million for 1999, was primarily due to increased
workers' compensation costs as a result of the workers' compensation
arrangements entered into as of January 1, 2000 with CNA and the Texas Fund.
Income tax benefit of $1.0 million for 2000 was the result of recording
the tax benefit of tax-exempt income and income tax credits. Income taxes of
$12.8 million for 1999 represented a provision at an effective tax rate of
37.2%.
Net income was $.6 million for 2000, compared to $21.7 million for 1999,
representing a decrease of $21.1 million, or 97.2%. The decrease was primarily
due to increased workers' compensation costs as a result of the workers'
compensation arrangements entered into as of January 1, 2000 with CNA and the
Texas Fund.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
Revenues were $2,701.9 million for 1999, compared to $2,375.5 million for
1998. This increase was due primarily to an increased number of worksite
employees. The number of worksite employees increased 4.5%, from 127,470 to
133,197. Revenue growth exceeded headcount growth by 9.2%, primarily due to wage
inflation and expansion in higher wage markets. The increase in the number of
worksite employees was the result of continuing sales and marketing efforts in
existing markets as well as the development of new markets. The Company opened
five new sales offices in Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia in 1999, compared to
eight new sales offices in 1998.
Cost of services was $2,574.3 million for 1999, compared to $2,262.6
million for 1998, representing an increase of $311.7 million, or 13.8%. This
increase was due primarily to an increased number of clients and worksite
employees. Cost of services was 95.3% of revenues for 1999, compared to 95.2%
for 1998.
Salaries, wages and payroll taxes of worksite employees were $2,457.4
million for 1999, compared to $2,157.4 million for 1998, representing an
increase of $300 million, or 13.9%. Salaries, wages and payroll taxes were 91.0%
of revenues for 1999, compared to 90.8% for 1998.
Benefits, workers' compensation, state unemployment taxes and other costs
were $116.8 million for 1999, compared to $105.2 million for 1998, representing
an increase of $11.6 million, or 11.1%. Benefits, workers' compensation, state
unemployment taxes and other costs were 4.3% of revenues for 1999 and 4.4% of
revenues for 1998. The health benefit plan subsidy was $1.6 million in 1999,
compared to $2.5 million in 1998. However, favorable experience on the
maturation or run-out of prior year health claims reduced this subsidy by $2.2
million in 1999 versus a reduction of $1.4 million in 1998.
Gross profit was $127.6 million for 1999, compared to $112.9 million for
1998, representing an increase of $14.7 million, or 13.0%. Gross profit was 4.7%
of revenues for 1999, compared to 4.8% for 1998. Gross profit margin decreased
as a percentage of revenues due to continued expansion outside of Florida,
penetration of higher wage markets and downward pressure on workers'
compensation margins due to the competitive workers' compensation market.
Operating expenses were $94.6 million for 1999, compared to $78.6 million
for 1998, representing an increase of $16.0 million, or 20.5%. Operating
expenses were 3.5% of revenues for 1999, compared to 3.3% for 1998.
Salaries, wages and commissions were $59.5 million for 1999, compared to
$50.9 million for 1998, representing an increase of $8.6 million, or 16.9%. This
increase was due to an increase in corporate personnel hired to support the
Company's expanded operations and information technology conversions, and
additional sales and sales support personnel located at its branch offices.
Salaries, wages and commissions were 2.2% of revenues for 1999, compared to 2.1%
for 1998.
Other general and administrative expenses were $27.4 million for 1999,
compared to $21.7 million in 1998, representing an increase of $5.7 million, or
26.2%. This increase was primarily a result of administrative expenses to
support the opening of five new branch offices in 1999 and spending for
technology consulting for data conversion and testing of systems for year 2000
compliance. Other general and administrative expenses were 1.0% of revenues for
1999, compared to .9% for 1998.
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by $1.8 million for 1999
compared to 1998, representing an increase of 29.6%. This increase was primarily
the result of the Company's investment in management information systems.
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Interest income was $3.3 million for 1999, compared to $3.2 million for
1998, representing an increase of $.1 million
Interest expense was $.1 million for 1999 and 1998. Thc Company had no
long-term debt obligations outstanding in 1999. Interest expense results from
letter of credit fees.
Other expense in 1999 was substantially due to an acquisition proposal
received from Paribas Principal Partners and expenses related to strategic
alternatives being explored by the Company.
Income before income taxes was $34.5 million for 1999, compared to income
before income taxes of $37.4 million for 1998, representing a decrease of $2.9
million, or 7.9%.
Income taxes of $12.8 million for 1999 represented a provision at an
effective tax rate of 37.2%.
Net income was $21.7 million for 1999, compared to $23.4 million for 1998,
representing a decrease of $1.7 million or 7.3%.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company had $97.0 million in cash and cash equivalents, restricted
certificates of deposit and marketable securities at December 31, 2000. The
Company periodically evaluates its liquidity requirements, capital needs and
availability of capital resources in view of its plans for expansion, including
potential acquisitions, anticipated levels of health benefit plan subsidies and
other operating cash needs. The Company has in the past sought, and may in the
future seek, to raise additional capital or take other measures to increase its
liquidity and capital resources. The Company believes that its current balances
and cash flow from operations will be sufficient to meet its requirements
through 2001. The Company may rely on these same sources, as well as public or
private debt and/or equity financing to meet its long-term capital needs.
The Company had no long-term debt as of December 31, 2000. In July 1999,
the Company entered into an agreement with NationsBank for a $10 million
revolving line of credit to provide for intraday working capital needs.
Borrowings under the credit facility bear interest at variable rates based on
the lenders' base rate or LIBOR. No borrowings have been made against the credit
line. At December 31, 2000, the Company had working capital of $58.1 million.
The Company's primary short-term capital requirements relate to the
payment of accrued payroll and payroll taxes of its internal and worksite
employees, accounts payable for capital expenditures and the payment of accrued
workers' compensation expense and health benefit plan premiums. As of December
31, 2000, the Company had $7.8 million of restricted certificates of deposit,
with original maturities of less than one year, as collateral for certain
standby letters of credit issued in connection with the Company's health benefit
plans. During 2001, the Company anticipates that $31.7 million of cash will be
required to be used as collateral for the 2001 workers' compensation program
with CNA.
Net cash provided from operations was $38.8 million for 2000. In 2000, the
Company invested $4.2 million in its facilities and technology infrastructure.
For 2001, the Company anticipates total capital expenditures of $10 million.
The Company's Board of Directors approved a program in August 1998 to
repurchase up to two million shares of the Company's common stock. Purchases may
be made from time to time depending upon the Company's stock price, and will be
made primarily in the open market, but may also be made through privately
negotiated transactions. In January 1999, the Company's Board of Directors
increased this share repurchase plan to three million shares. In 2000, the
Company repurchased 1,025,655 shares on the open market at a cost of $4.1
million, 25,000 shares of its Common Stock from John Panning, CFO (see note 10
in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements), and 7,780 restricted shares from
a former employee in accordance with the terms of the Company's restricted plan.
As of December 31, 2000 38,545 shares remained outstanding for purchase under
the buyback program. The remaining outstanding shares under the program were
purchased by the Company in the first quarter of 2001.
INFLATION
The Company believes that inflation in salaries and wages of worksite
employees has a positive impact on its results of operations as its service fee
is proportional to such changes in salaries and wages.
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ITEM 7 A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company is subject to market risk from exposure to changes in interest
rates based on its investing and cash management activities. The Company
utilizes U.S. government agency and other corporate debt with fixed rates and
maturities of less than one year to manage its exposures to interest rates. (See
Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements appearing elsewhere in this Form
10-K). The Company does not expect changes in interest rates to have a material
effect on income or cash flows in fiscal 2001, although there can be no
assurances that interest rates will not change.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The information required by this Item 8 is contained in a separate section
of this Annual Report. See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and
Financial Statement Schedule" on page F-1.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
PART III.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICES OF THE REGISTRANT
The information regarding the Company's executive officers is included in
Item 1 of Part I under "Executive Officers of the Registrant." Other information
required by this Item 10 will be contained in the Company's Proxy Statement,
relating to the 2001 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 24, 2001
(the "Proxy Statement") and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this Item 11 will be contained in the Proxy
Statement and is incorporated herein by reference, provided that the
Compensation Committee Report, the Audit Committee Report, and Performance Graph
contained in the Proxy Statement shall not be deemed to be incorporated herein
by reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information required by this Item 12 will be contained in the Proxy
Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information required by this Item 13 will be contained in the Proxy
Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV.
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
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(a) 1. Financial Statements - The financial statements and independent
auditors' report are listed in the "Index to Financial Statements and
Financial Statement Schedule" on page F-1 and included on pages F-2
through F-21.
2. Financial Statement Schedules - The financial statement schedule
required by Item 14(a) (2) is included on page S-1.
3. Exhibits including those incorporated by reference:
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EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
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2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among SLI Transitory, L.P., Staff
Capital, L.P. and Staff Leasing, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the
Company`s registration statement no. 333-22933 and incorporated
herein)
3.1 Articles of Incorporation of Staff Leasing, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.1
to the Company's registration statement no. 333-22933 and incorporated
herein)
3.2 Bylaws of Staff Leasing, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's
registration statement no. 333-22933 and incorporated herein)
4.1 Specimen Common Stock Certificate (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the
Company's registration statement no. 333-22933 and incorporated
herein)
4.2 See Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 for the provisions of Staff Leasing Inc.'s
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws governing the rights of holders
of securities of Staff Leasing, Inc.
10.1 1997 Stock Incentive Plan of Staff Leasing, Inc, as amended through
November 19, 1998, incorporated by reference and filed as Exhibit 4.1
on Registration Statement Form S-8 filed with the Commission on
December 15, 1998. (Reg. No. 333-68929). *
10.2 Form of Indemnification Agreement dated March 3, 1997, between Staff
Leasing, Inc. and each of its directors and executive officers. (filed
as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's registration statement no. 333-22933
and incorporated herein)*
10.3 Form of Executive Agreement between Staff Leasing, Inc. and its
executive officers. (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's
registration statement no. 333-22933 and incorporated herein)*
10.4 Voting Trust Agreement by and between Charles S. Craig and Staff
Leasing, Inc., together with related Voting Trust Certificate. (filed
as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's registration statement no. 333-22933
and incorporated herein)*
10.5 Option to Purchase Agreement by and between Charles S. Craig and Staff
Leasing, Inc., relating to outstanding capital stock of Staff
Acquisition, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's registration
statement no. 333-22933 and incorporated herein)*
10.6 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among Staff Acquisition, Inc.,
Staff Capital, L.P., various banks and Banque Paribas, as Agent, dated
as of November 5, 1993 and Amended and Restated as of December 8,
1994, together with First Amendment thereto dated as of June 29, 1995,
Second Amendment thereto dated as of April 26, 1996, Third Amendment
thereto dated as of August 31, 1996, Fourth Amendment thereto dated
November 30, 1996, Fifth Amendment thereto dated as of March 5, 1997,
and the Sixth Amendment thereto dated as of May 29, 1997. (filed as
Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's registration statement no. 333-22933 and
incorporated herein)
10.7 Agreement of Lease dated March 27, 1995 between Quixotic Investment
Holdings, Inc. (Landlord) and the Company for premises located at 600
301 Boulevard West, Suite 202, Bradenton, Florida 34205 (filed as
Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's registration statement no. 333-22933 and
incorporated herein)
10.8 Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability Policy issued by
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company to Staff Leasing, effective January
1, 1997. (filed as Exhibit 10.8 to the Company's registration
statement no. 333-22933 and incorporated herein)
10.9 1993 Restricted Equity Plan, as Amended and Restated. (filed as
Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's registration statement no. 333-22933 and
incorporated herein)
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EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
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10.10 Credit Agreement dated as of December 11, 1997, among Staff Leasing,
Inc., its subsidiaries, the lenders named therein, and NationsBank,
N.A., as Agent (1) (filed as Exhibit 10.11 to the Company's annual
report on Form 10-K and incorporated herein).
10.11 Lease Agreement dated December 5, 1997, between Aldina, L.C. and Staff
Capital, L.P. (filed as Exhibit 10.12 to the Company's annual report
on Form 10-K and incorporated herein).
10.12 Credit Agreement dated July, 26, 1999, among Staff Leasing, Inc, its
subsidiaries, the lenders named therein, and Nationsbank, N.A., as
Agent. (filed as Exhibit 10.12 to the Company's annual report on Form
10-K and incorporated herein).
10.13 Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability Policy issued by Texas
Workers'Compensation Insurance Fund to Staff Leasing of Texas, L.P.,
effective January 1, 2000. (filed as Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's
annual report on Form 10-K and incorporated herein).
10.14 Finance Agreement for Paid Loss Workers' Compensation deductible dated
as of January 1, 2000, between Staff Leasing, Inc. and Continental
Casualty Company. (filed as Exhibit 10.14 to the Company's annual
report on Form 10-K and incorporated herein).
10.15 Workers'Compensation and Employers Liability Policy issued by
Continental Casualty Co. to Staff Leasing, Inc., effective January 1,
2000. (filed as Exhibit 10.15 to the Company's annual report on Form
10-K and incorporated herein).
10.16 Executive Agreement dated December 9, 1999 between Charles S. Craig
and Staff Leasing, Inc., regarding resignation as Chief Executive
Officer. (filed as Exhibit 10.16 to the Company's quarterly report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000 and incorporated
herein).*
10.17 Executive agreement dated January 14, 2000 between Richard Goldman
and Staff Leasing, Inc., regarding change in control severance
agreement. (filed as Exhibit 10.17 to the Company's quarterly report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000 and incorporated
herein).*
10.18 Executive agreement dated February 23, 2000 between Lisa J. Harris and
Staff Leasing, Inc., regarding change in control severance agreement.
(filed as Exhibit 10.18 to the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended March 31, 2000 and incorporated herein).*
10.19 Employment and Severance Agreement dated April 19,2000 between
Richard Goldman and Staff Leasing, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.19 to
the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
June 30, 2000 and incorporated herein).*
10.20 Employment Agreement dated June 15, 2000 between Michael Phippen and
Staff Leasing, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.20 to the Company's quarterly
report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2000 and
incorporated herein).*
10.21 Employment offer letter dated August 18, 2000 from Staff Leasing,
Inc., accepted by Michael Ehresman. (filed as Exhibit 10.21 to the
Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
September 30, 2000 and incorporated herein).*
10.22 Executive agreement dated January 14, 2000 between John E. Panning and
Staff Leasing, Inc., regarding change in control severance agreement.*
10.23 Executive agreement dated June 15, 2000 between Michael K. Phippen and
Staff Leasing, Inc., regarding change in control severance agreement.*
10.24 Executive agreement dated November 14, 2000 between Michael W.
Ehresman and Staff Leasing, Inc., regarding change in control
severance agreement.*
25
10.25 Finance Agreement for Paid Loss Workers' Compensation deductible dated
as of January 1, 2001, between Staff Leasing, Inc. and Continental
Casualty Company.
21.1 List of Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23.1 Independent Auditors' Consent to Form S-8 (filed as registration
statement no. 333-68929 and incorporated herein).
27.1 Financial Data Schedule (for SEC use only).
(1) Schedules to the Credit Agreement containing disclosure called for by
the agreement or various forms for loan activities under the agreement
are omitted and will be provided to the Commission upon request.
(2) Exhibits referenced in policy are omitted and will be provided to the
Commission upon request.
* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
None.
26
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, Staff Leasing, Inc. has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
STAFF LEASING, INC.
Dated: March 29, 2001 /s/ MICHAEL K. PHIPPEN
----------------------
Michael K. Phippen
Chairman of the Board, Chief
Executive Officer (Principal
Executive Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Dated: March 29, 2001 /s/ MICHAEL K. PHIPPEN
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Michael K. Phippen
Chairman of the Board, Chief
Executive Officer (Principal
Executive Officer)
Dated: March 29, 2001 /s/ JOHN E. PANNING
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
John E. Panning
Chief Financial Officer, and
a Director (Principal Financial
and Accounting Officer)
Dated: March 29, 20001 /s/ GEORGE B. BEITZEL
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
George B. Beitzel
Director
Dated: March 29, 2001 /s/ CHARLES S. CRAIG
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Charles S. Craig
Director
Dated: March 29, 2001 /s/ JONATHAN H. KAGAN
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jonathan H. Kagan
Director
Dated: March 29, 2001 /s/ ELLIOT B. ROSS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Elliot B. Ross
Director
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STAFF LEASING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
PAGE
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Independent Auditors' Report........................................F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1999 and
2000.............................................................F-3
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended
December 31, 1998, 1999, and 2000................................F-4
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders'
Equity for the Years Ended December 31,
1998, 1999, and 2000 ............................................F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended
December 31, 1998, 1999, and 2000................................F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements .........................F-7
Financial Statement Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts S-1
F-1
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
Board of Directors
Staff Leasing, Inc.
Bradenton, Florida
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements and financial
statement schedule of Staff Leasing, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company")listed
in the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Financial Statement
Schedule on page F-1 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the
year ended December 31, 2000. These financial statements and financial statement
schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement
schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 1999
and 2000 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 2000 in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our
opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the
basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in
all material respects, the information set forth therein.
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Tampa, Florida
February 23, 2001
F-2
STAFF LEASING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, December 31,
1999 2000
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(in $000's, except share and per share data)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 23,081 $ 51,269
Certificates of deposit - restricted 7,777 7,781
Marketable securities 34,914 37,918
Accounts receivable, net 41,631 71,343
Other current assets 11,494 3,723
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Total current assets 118,897 172,034
Property and equipment, net 28,833 25,040
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization
of $4,513 and $5,246, respectively 10,159 9,426
Deferred tax asset 1,950 896
Other assets 3,731 4,942
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$ 163,570 $ 212,338
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accrued insurance premiums, health
and workers' compensation reserves $ 22,724 $ 24,156
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes 35,574 75,386
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities 10,888 5,457
Deferred tax liability 8,770 5,461
Income taxes payable -- 195
Customer deposits and prepayments 3,523 3,298
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Total current liabilities 81,479 113,953
Long-term accrued health and workers' compensation
reserves 1,000 20,530
Other long-term liabilities 335 395
Commitments and contingencies (See notes)
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value 217 207
Shares authorized: 100,000,000
Shares issued and outstanding:
1999 - 21,709,542
2000 - 20,651,107
Additional paid in capital 42,987 38,960
Retained earnings 37,701 38,305
Other (149) (12)
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Total shareholders' equity 80,756 77,460
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$ 163,570 $ 212,338
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-3
STAFF LEASING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------------------------------
1998 1999 2000
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(in $000's, except per share data)
------------------------------------------
Revenues $ 2,375,522 $ 2,701,886 $ 3,104,240
----------- ----------- -----------
Cost of services:
Salaries, wages and payroll taxes 2,157,406 2,457,420 2,833,191
Benefits, workers' compensation, state
unemployment taxes and other costs 105,201 116,843 175,484
----------- ----------- -----------
Total cost of services 2,262,607 2,574,263 3,008,675
----------- ----------- -----------
Gross profit 112,915 127,623 95,565
----------- ----------- -----------
Operating expenses:
Salaries, wages and commissions 50,905 59,529 60,573
Other general and administrative 21,738 27,435 30,009
Depreciation and amortization 5,930 7,684 8,767
----------- ----------- -----------
Total operating expenses 78,573 94,648 99,349
----------- ----------- -----------
Operating income (loss) 34,342 32,975 (3,784)
Interest income, net 3,086 3,208 4,779
Other income (expense), net 4 (1,694) (1,421)
----------- ----------- -----------
Income (loss) before income taxes 37,432 34,489 (426)
Income tax provision (benefit) 14,037 12,839 (1,030)
----------- ----------- -----------
Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 23,395 $ 21,650 $ 604
=========== =========== ===========
- - Basic $ 1.01 $ .99 $ .03
=========== =========== ===========
- - Diluted $ .97 $ .97 $ .03
=========== =========== ===========
Weighted average common shares outstanding
- Basic 23,207 21,779 21,361
=========== =========== ===========
- Diluted 24,092 22,210 21,373
=========== =========== ===========
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-4
STAFF LEASING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1999 AND 2000
Accumulated Retained
Common Additional Other Earning
Stock Common Paid In Comprehensive (Accumulated
(shares) Stock Capital Other Income (Loss) Deficit) Total
--------- ------- ---------- ----- -------------- ----------- ---------
(In $000's except for share data)
Balance, January 1, 1998 23,505,358 $ 235 $ 65,877 $(620) $ $ (7,344) $ 58,148
Repurchase and retirement of
common stock (1,571,800) (16) (20,976) (20,992)
Issuance of common stock 10,000 257 257
Issuance of common stock through
warrants, net 177,709 2 835 837
Tax benefit of restricted stock
plan vesting 814 814
Other (3) 277 274
Comprehensive Income:
Unrealized gain on marketable
securities 56
Net Income 23,395
Total comprehensive income 23,451
---------- ------ ---------- ---- --------- -------- --------
Balance, January 1, 1999 22,121,267 221 46,804 (343) 56 16,051 62,789
Repurchase and retirement of
common stock (411,725) (4) (4,287) (4,291)
Tax benefit of restricted stock
plan vesting 470 470
Other 234 234
Comprehensive Income:
Unrealized loss on
marketable securities (96)
Net income 21,650
Total comprehensive income 21,554
---------- ------ ---------- ---- --------- -------- --------
Balance, January 1, 2000 21,709,542 217 42,987 (109) (40) 37,701 80,756
Repurchase and retirement of (4,092)
common stock (1,058,435) (10) (4,082)
Tax benefit of restricted stock 55 55
plan vesting
Other 109 109
Comprehensive Income:
Unrealized gain on
marketable securities 28
Net income 604
Total comprehensive income 632
---------- ------ ---------- ---- --------- -------- --------
Balance, December 31, 2000 20,651,107 $ 207 $ 38,960 $ - $ (12) $ 38,305 $ 77,460
========== ====== ========== ==== ========= ======== ========
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-5
STAFF LEASING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended December 31,
-------------------------------------
1998 1999 2000
--------- --------- ---------
(in $000's)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 23,395 $ 21,650 $ 604
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 5,930 7,684 8,767
Deferred taxes, net 12,042 4,435 (2,166)
Provision for bad debts 720 306 258
Other 368 314 (676)
Changes in operating working capital:
Decrease(increase) in certificates of deposit
- restricted 27 602 (4)
Increase in accounts receivable (4,543) (3,300) (29,970)
(Increase)decrease in other current assets (4,819) (5,312) 7,771
(Decrease)increase in accounts payable and other
accrued liabilities (1,020) 5,373 (5,431)
Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll and payroll
taxes 1,911 (3,174) 39,812
Increase(decrease) in accrued insurance premiums,
workers' compensation, and health reserves 2,797 (33) 1,432
Increase in income taxes payable -- -- 195
Increase (decrease) in customer deposits and
prepayments 620 782 (225)
Increase in other long-term assets (115) (3,446) (1,211)
Increase in long-term workers' compensation and
health reserves -- -- 19,530
(Decrease) increase in other long-term
obligations (19) (164) 60
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities 37,294 25,717 38,746
--------- --------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Marketable securities classified as available for sale:
Purchases (59,364) (71,691) (168,640)
Sales 19,992 5,995 --
Maturities 27,140 62,703 166,299
Capital expenditures (10,937) (10,911) (4,184)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in investing activities (23,169) (13,904) (6,525)
--------- --------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sale of common shares, net 1,094 -- --
Repayment of shareholders' notes receivable 134 7 59
Repurchase of common shareholders' interests (20,992) (4,151) (4,092)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in financing activities (19,764) (4,144) (4,033)
--------- --------- ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (5,639) 7,669 28,188
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 21,051 15,412 23,081
--------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 15,412 $ 23,081 $ 51,269
========= ========= =========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid $ 3,787 $ 7,314 $ 92
========= ========= =========
Interest paid $ 77 $ 21 $ --
========= ========= =========
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-6
STAFF LEASING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in $000's, except per share data)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS - Staff Leasing Inc. and subsidiaries ("the
Company") is headquartered in Bradenton, Florida and operates as one business
segment which provides professional employer services to small to medium-sized
businesses primarily in the states of Florida, Texas, Georgia, Arizona,
Minnesota, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, and Colorado. The Company,
through its subsidiaries, provides a broad range of services, including human
resources consulting, payroll administration, risk management, benefits
administration, unemployment services and other human resources consulting
services to their clients. The Company is paid a service fee to cover the cost
of certain employment related taxes, workers' compensation insurance coverage
and administration and field services, plus a markup to cover overhead and to
provide a profit.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION - The accompanying consolidated financial
statements include the accounts of Staff Leasing, Inc. and all of its
subsidiaries: Staff Acquisition, Inc.; Staff Insurance, Inc.; Staff Capital,
L.P.; and the operating limited partnerships ("OLPs") of Staff Leasing, L.P.;
Staff Leasing II, L.P.; Staff Leasing III, L.P.; Staff Leasing IV, L.P.; Staff
Leasing V, L.P.; Staff Leasing of Georgia, L.P.; Staff Leasing of Georgia II,
L.P.; Staff Leasing of Georgia III, L.P.; Staff Leasing of Texas, L.P.; and
Staff Leasing of Texas II, L.P. (collectively, the "Company"). All intercompany
balances and transactions have been eliminated. As of December 31, 1998, Staff
Capital, L.P. was dissolved, and its assets were transferred to Staff Leasing,
Inc. and its related entities.
USE OF ESTIMATES - The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. The Company's most significant estimates relate to
the reserve for health benefit claims and workers compensation. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
MARKETABLE SECURITIES - The Company accounts for marketable securities in
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 115,
"Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities." The Company
determines the appropriate classification of all marketable securities as
held-to-maturity, available-for-sale or trading at the time of purchase and
re-evaluates such classification as of each balance sheet date. At December 31,
2000, all of the Company's investments in marketable securities are classified
as available-for-sale, and as a result, are reported at market value. Unrealized
gains and losses, net of income taxes, are reported as a separate component of
shareholders' equity and comprehensive income. The amortized cost of debt
securities is adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts
from the date of purchase to maturity. Such amortization is included in interest
income as an addition to or deduction from the coupon interest earned on the
investments. The cost of investments sold is based on the average cost method,
and realized gains and losses are included in other income (expense).
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Property and equipment are stated at cost.
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the lesser of the
remaining estimated useful lives of the related assets or lease terms, as
follows:
YEARS
------
Automobiles................................................. 5
Computer hardware and software.............................. 3 to 7
Furniture and equipment..................................... 5 to 7
Leasehold improvements..................................... Life of lease
GOODWILL - Goodwill is being amortized using the straight-line method over
a period of 20 years.
F-7
STAFF LEASING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(in $000's, except per share data)
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS- The carrying values of cash and cash
equivalents, marketable securities, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
and other accrued liabilities approximate fair value.
VALUATION OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS - The Company periodically evaluates the
carrying value of long-lived assets, including goodwill and other intangible
assets, when events and circumstances warrant such a review. The carrying value
of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when indicators of impairment are
present and undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by the asset are
less than the asset's carrying amount. In that event, a loss is recognized based
on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair market value of the
long-lived asset. Fair market value is determined primarily using the
anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS - The change in deferred taxes for 1998, 1999, and
2000 includes $814, $470, and $55, respectively, which relates to the vesting of
restricted stock. This amount was recorded to Additional Paid in Capital.
CASH EQUIVALENTS - Cash equivalents are defined as short-term investments
with original maturities of three months or less.
REVENUE RECOGNITION - Service revenues are recognized in the period in
which the worksite employee works. The accrual for payroll and payroll taxes
represents the portion of payroll paid subsequent to year end for which the
worksite employee worked prior to year end.
SALES AND MARKETING COMMISSIONS AND CLIENT REFERRAL FEES - Sales and
marketing commissions and client referral fees are expensed as incurred. Such
expenses are classified as salaries, wages and commissions in the consolidated
statements of income.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION - Workers' compensation claims incurred by worksite
employees were fully insured through a guaranteed cost arrangement with Liberty
Mutual Insurance Company in 1998 and 1999. In 2000, except for Texas, the
workers' compensation plan was a loss sensitive program with CNA. The workers'
compensation plan in 2000 for Texas was with The Texas Fund and was a guaranteed
cost plan based on a percentage of manual premium. (See Note 12)
HEALTH BENEFITS - Health benefit claims incurred by worksite employees
under the health benefit plans are expensed as incurred according to the terms
of each contract (See Note 8).
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - The Company has adopted only the pro forma
disclosure provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123,
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS No. 123"). SFAS No. 123
encourages, but does not require companies to record at fair value compensation
cost for stock-based employee compensation plans. The Company accounts for
equity-based compensation arrangements in accordance with the intrinsic value
method prescribed by Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees," and related interpretations. Intrinsic value per
share is the amount by which the market price of the underlying stock exceeds
the exercise price of the stock option or award on the measurement date,
generally the date of grant.
INCOME TAXES - The Company records income tax expense using the asset and
liability method of accounting for deferred income taxes. Under such method,
deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax
consequences of temporary differences between the financial statements and the
income tax basis of the Company's assets and liabilities.
EARNINGS PER SHARE - The Company computes and discloses earnings per share
in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" ("SFAS No. 128").
RECLASSIFICATIONS - Certain reclassifications of prior years amounts have
been made in order to conform with current year presentations.
F-8
STAFF LEASING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(in $000's, except per share data)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" was adopted by the Company in
the first quarter of 1998. SFAS 130 establishes standards for reporting and
display of comprehensive income and its components. It requires that all items
required to be recognized under accounting standards as components of
comprehensive income be reported in financial statements or financial statement
footnotes. Comprehensive income is defined as "the change in equity of a
business during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances
from non-owner sources." The only source of other comprehensive income (loss)
was an unrealized gain of $56, net of tax effect of $33 at December 31, 1998,
unrealized loss of $40, net of tax effect of $24, at December 31, 1999, and an
unrealized loss of $12, net of tax effect of $7 at December 31, 2000 resulting
from change in market value of marketable securities, which is reflected in the
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity.
DERIVAtives - SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities" (SFAS No.133), is effective for all fiscal years beginning
after June 15, 2000. SFAS No. 133, as amended and interpreted, established
accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain
derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities.
All derivatives, whether designated in hedging relationships or not, will be
required to be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. If the derivative is
designated in a fair-value hedge, the changes in the fair value of the
derivative and the hedged item will be recognized in earnings. If the derivative
is designated in a cash-flow hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative
will be recorded on other comprehensive income and will be recognized in the
statements of income when the hedged item affects earnings. SFAS No. 133 defines
new requirements for designation and documentation of hedging relationships, as
well as ongoing effectiveness assessments in order to use hedge accounting. For
a derivative that does not qualify as a hedge, changes in fair value will be
recognized in earnings.
Management has completed its evaluation of the various issues related to
SFAS No. 133, including performing an inventory of derivative and embedded
derivative instruments for the year ended December 31, 2000. No derivative
instruments, as defined by SFAS No. 133, were identified by the Company. When
the Company adopted SFAS 133, as amended on January 1, 2001, there was no effect
on the Company's consolidated financial position or operations.
2. CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT - RESTRICTED:
As of December 31, 2000, the Company had certificates of deposit, with
original maturities of less than one year, that serve as collateral for certain
standby letters of credit issued in connection with the Company's health benefit
plans. Due to the short maturity of these instruments, the carrying amount
approximates fair value. These interest-bearing certificates of deposit have
been classified as restricted in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
The interest earned on these certificates is recognized as interest income on
the Company's consolidated statements of income.
3. MARKETABLE SECURITIES:
As of December 31, 2000, the Company had marketable securities with
contractual maturities of less than one year from the date of purchase. All of
the Company's investments in marketable securities are classified as
available-for-sale and are summarized as follows:
Gross Gross
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Estimated
As of December 31, 1999: Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
- -----------------------
(in 000's) (in 000's) (in 000's) (in 000's)
Obligations of U.S. Government
Agencies $ 28,478 $ 4 $ (68) $ 28,414
Certificates of Deposits 5,000 -- -- 5,000
Other 1,500 -- -- 1,500
-------- -------- -------- --------
$ 34,978 $ 4 $ (68) $ 34,914
======== ======== ======== ========
As of December 31, 2000:
- -----------------------
Obligations of U.S. Government $ 22,988 $ -- $ (20) $ 22,968
Agencies
Obligations of State and Local
Authorities or Agencies 14,950 -- -- 14,950
-------- -------- -------- --------
$ 37,938 $ -- $ (20) $ 37,918
======== ======== ======== ========
F-9
STAFF LEASING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(in $000's, except per share data)
The unrealized gains and losses shown at December 31, 1999 and 2000, net
of tax effect of $24 and $7, respectively, are reflected as comprehensive income
in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity. For the years
ended December 31, 1999 and 2000, gross realized gains on sales of
available-for-sale securities were $0 and $0, respectively. For the years ended
December 31, 1999 and 2000, gross realized losses on sales of available-for-sale
securities were $5 and $0, respectively.
At December 31, 1999 and 2000, the Company's marketable securities
included unamortized premiums of $4 and $3, respectively. At December 31, 1999
and 2000, the Company's marketable securities included unamortized discounts of
$60 and $15, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 1999, premium
amortization of $24 and discount accretion of $566 were included in interest
income. During the year ended December 31, 2000, premium amortization of $16 and
discount accretion of $632 were included in interest income.
4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
At December 31, 1999 and 2000, accounts receivable consisted of the
following:
1999 2000
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Billed to clients ...................................... $11,391 $ 9,207
Unbilled revenues ...................................... 30,980 62,776
------- -------
42,371 71,983
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts.................. (740) (640)
------- -------
$41,631 $71,343
======= =======
5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
At December 31, 1999 and 2000, property and equipment consisted of the
following:
1999 2000
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Leasehold improvements...................................... $ 1,832 $ 2,173
Furniture and fixtures...................................... 2,944 3,252
Vehicles.................................................... 103 66
Equipment................................................... 2,803 2,862
Computer hardware and software.............................. 38,066 40,035
------- -------
Total property and equipment................................ 45,748 48,388
Less accumulated depreciation............................... (16,915) (23,348)
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$28,833 $25,040
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For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1999, and 2000 depreciation expense
was $5,125, $6,946, and $8,034 respectively.
6. OTHER ASSETS AND AMORTIZATION
Included in other current assets as of December 31, 1999 and 2000 were
prepaid income taxes of $881 and $0, and prepaid workers compensation insurance
of $6,504 and $0, respectively. Also included in other current assets were
prepaid expenses, short-term deposits and other miscellaneous receivables.
For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000, total amortization
expense, including annual amortization of goodwill of $733 per year, was $805,
$738, and $733, respectively.
7. LONG-TERM DEBT
On July 26, 1999, the Company entered into a $10,000 credit
agreement with Bank of America, NA. No amounts have been borrowed under this
facility since its inception.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(in $000's, except per share data)
The Company had $7,777 and $7,781 in standby letters of credit as December
31, 1999 and 2000, respectively. These letters of credit were issued in
conjunction with the Company's health benefit plans and were unused as of
December 31, 1999 and 2000.
8. HEALTH BENEFITS
Employee benefit costs are comprised primarily of medical benefit costs,
but also include costs of other employee benefits such as dental, disability and
group life insurance. Worksite employee participation and the client's
contribution towards the cost of the Company's health benefit plans are at an
established minimum. As of December 31, 2000, the Company's group health benefit
plans were under eight separate contracts in force in the states of Colorado,
Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas, with the Blue Cross
entities in each state, with United Healthcare of Arizona, Inc. and Health
Partners in Minnesota. Health plans offered in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia,
Minnesota, North Carolina and Texas are provided to the Company under guaranteed
cost arrangements, with the Company's liability capped at fixed amounts. The
Company's health plan policy with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida is a three
year minimum premium arrangement beginning in 2000. Pursuant to the arrangement,
the Company is obligated to reimburse Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida for the
cost of the claims incurred by participants under the plan, plus the cost of
plan administration. The administrative costs associated with this policy are
fixed for stop loss coverage at the level of 115% of projected claims. The
Company's policy with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee is also a minimum
premium arrangement.
In 1998, 1999, and 2000, the health benefit plan subsidy was $2,500,
$1,642, and $2,000, respectively. Favorable experience on the maturation or
run-out of health claims in 1997 and 1998 enabled the Company to reduce its
reserve for health benefit claims by $1,400 for 1997 and $2,192 for 1998 which
were recognized in 1998 and 1999, repectively. Unfavorable experience on the
maturation or run-out of health claims for the 1999 year resulted in the Company
increasing its reserve by $1,275 which was recognized in 2000.
Year-end liabilities for health benefit loss reserves were based upon
actuarial estimates of claims incurred but not reported under the health plans
at December 31, 1999 and 2000. The actual ultimate liability may differ from
these actuarial estimates. The accrual for these reserves at December 31, 1999
and 2000 totaled $8,275 and $13,085, respectively, of which $1,000 was
classified as long-term for both years.
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Operating Leases -- The Company occupies office facilities and leases
office equipment under operating leases which expire in various years through
2006. Rent expense was $3,729, $4,309 and $4,885 for the years ended December
31, 1998, 1999, and 2000, respectively. Future minimum payments under
non-cancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2000 are as follows:
YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, AMOUNT
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2001................................................... $ 3,753
2002................................................... 3,036
2003................................................... 2,557
2004................................................... 2,229
2005................................................... 1,888
Thereafter ............................................ 62
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$13,525
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On April 30, 1999, a shareholder of the Company, brought a class action in
the Twelfth Judicial Division, Manatee County, Florida against the Company and
certain of its directors alleging that the directors and senior officers of the
Company breached their fiduciary duty to shareholders by failing to pursue a
proposal from Paribas Principal Partners to acquire the Company in order to
entrench themselves in the management of the Company. Plaintiffs seek injunctive
relief and unspecified damages including attorneys' and experts' fees.
Defendants and counsel for the putative plaintiff class have reached a
preliminary agreement on terms of a settlement, following mediation. The
settlement is subject to court approval, following notice to the putative class.
Management does not expect any settlement to have a material effect on the
Company's financial position.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(in $000's, except per share data)
The Company is a party to certain other pending claims which have arisen
in the normal course of business, none of which, in the opinion of management,
is expected to have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial
position or results of operations if adversely resolved.
The Company's employer and health care operations are subject to numerous
Federal, state and local laws related to employment, taxes and benefit plan
matters. Generally, these regulations affect all companies in the U.S. However,
the regulatory environment for PEOs is an evolving area due to uncertainties
resulting from the non-traditional employment relationships. Many Federal and
state laws relating to tax and employment matters were enacted before the
development of PEOs and do not specifically address the obligations and
responsibilities of these PEO relationships. If the IRS concludes that PEOs are
not "employers" of certain worksite employees for purposes of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), the tax qualified status of the
Company's 401(k) retirement plan as in effect before April 1, 1997 could be
revoked, its cafeteria plan may lose its favorable tax status and the Company
may no longer be able to assume the client's Federal employment tax withholding
obligations. Any adverse developments in the above noted areas could have a
material effect on the Company's financial condition and future results of
operations.
10. RELATED PARTIES
During 1998 approximately $21 of lease expense related to certain
automobile leases was paid to an entity owned by a shareholder. This arrangement
terminated in 1998. The Company had also entered into a five-year employment
contract with a shareholder, which required annual payments of $362. This
agreement expired in November 1998. See "Shareholder Notes Receivable" in Note
13.
On August 31, 2000 a loan was made by the Company to Michael Phippen, the
Company's CEO, in the amount of $1.6 million with an interest rate of 6.5% per
annum. This loan was for the purpose of facilitating the purchase of a home in
the Bradenton, Florida area pending sale of Mr. Phippen's California residence.
The loan and related interest of $5 was paid in full in September 2000.
On December 28, 2000, the Company purchased 25,000 shares of its Common
Stock from John Panning, the Company's CFO, under its current share buyback
program at a price of $3.156 a share, which represents the average closing price
of the stock for the ten business-day period beginning December 13, 2000.
11. RETIREMENT PLAN
The Company offers a defined contribution 401(k) retirement plan to its
internal employees as well as its external worksite employees. For years prior
to 2001, the Company did not match any portion of such employees' elective
contributions. The Company offers a 401(k) plan to its employees which is
designed to be a "multiple employer" plan under the Internal Revenue Code
Section 413(c). This plan enables employee-owners, as well as highly compensated
internal and external employees of the Company, to participate.
12. GEOGRAPHIC MARKET CONCENTRATION AND DEPENDENCE ON KEY VENDORS
Geographic Market Concentration - As of December 31, 2000, the Company had
offices in nine states and worksite employees in 46 states. The Company's
Florida client revenues accounted for 75%, 75% and 80% of the Company's total
revenues in 1998, 1999 and 2000, respectively. As a result of the size of the
Company's base of worksite employees in Florida and continued growth from its
Florida operations, the Company's profitability over the next several years is
expected to be largely dependent on economic and regulatory conditions in
Florida. Any adverse change in either of these conditions could have a material
adverse effect on the Company's profitability and growth prospects.
Dependence on Key Vendors - The maintenance of health insurance plans that
cover worksite employees is a significant part of the Company's business. The
current health contracts are provided by vendors, some of which the Company has
recently established relationships, on terms that the Company believes to be
favorable. While the Company believes that replacement contracts could be
obtained on competitive terms with other carriers, such replacement could cause
a significant disruption to the Company's business resulting in a decrease in
client retention and general dissatisfaction with the Company's service
offering. This, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's
future results of operations or financial condition.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(in $000's, except per share data)
In 1999, the Company's workers' compensation coverage was provided by
Liberty Mutual. This program, which expired on December 31, 1999, provided
coverage on a guaranteed cost basis. Amounts due under this arrangement were a
fixed percentage of the Company's workers' compensation payroll and were paid on
a monthly basis. The Company had no liability in excess of such amounts paid.
As of January 1, 2000 the Company maintains workers' compensation
insurance for all claims under arrangements with CNA and the Texas Fund, except
with respect to locations in states where private insurance is not permitted and
which are covered by state insurance funds. The Company's workers' compensation
costs increased in 2000 as a result of these workers' compensation arrangements.
The Texas Fund is the provider of workers' compensation insurance for worksite
employees based in Texas. The arrangement with the Texas Fund is a guaranteed
cost arrangement. The cost of the premium is determined based on the industries
serviced by the Company in Texas. For the remainder of the country, the
Company's workers' compensation insurance carrier is CNA. This arrangement is an
insured loss sensitive program. For the CNA arrangement, the Company accrues for
workers' compensation costs based upon payroll dollars paid to worksite
employees and based on the administrative costs of the program. The accrual rate
varies based upon the specific risks associated with the work performed by the
worksite employee. The Company reviews the annual claims information with its
outside actuaries and makes changes to the accrual rate as necessary based upon
current and historical loss trends. Each year, the Company will evaluate its
historical accruals based on an actuarially developed estimate of the ultimate
cost to the Company for each open policy year and adjust such accruals as
necessary. These adjustments could be either increases or decreases to workers'
compensation costs, depending upon the actual loss experience of the Company.
The final costs of coverage will be determined by the actual claims experience
over time as claims close and by the final administrative costs of the program.
As of January 1, 2001 worksite employees previously covered under the Texas Fund
arrangement will be covered under the CNA arrangement which was renewed for one
year.
13. EQUITY
STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM
In August 1998, the Company's Board of Directors approved a program to
repurchase up to two million shares of the Company's common stock. In January
1999, the Company's Board of Directors increased this share repurchase plan to
three million shares. Purchases may be made from time to time depending upon the
Company's stock price, and will be made primarily in the open market, but may
also be made through privately negotiated transactions. In 2000, the Company
repurchased, for retirement, 1,058,435 shares of its common stock for a total
cost of approximately $4.1 million. The remaining shares authorized for purchase
under the program were purchased by the Company in the first quarter of 2001.
RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN
Certain members of the Company's management have purchased common shares
at prices based upon a formula derived from the original acquisition price of
the entities acquired by Staff Capital, L.P. in November, 1993. Before July
1995, such common shares could be sold only to the Company and were not freely
transferable. The sales price that the Company would pay was based upon the same
formula used to derive the original purchase price. In July 1995 the Company
enacted a vesting schedule whereby the above-noted restrictions generally would
lapse over a four-year vesting period commencing with the first anniversary
subsequent to the date of purchase. Accordingly, the Company obtained appraisals
in order to derive estimated fair values of the purchased common shares then
owned as of July 1995 and subsequently purchased and recorded deferred
compensation expense to the extent that the estimated fair values exceeded the
purchase prices. Deferred compensation is being amortized on a straight-line
basis over the vesting period. Compensation expense recorded for the years
ending December 31, 1998, 1999, and 2000 was $145, $90 and $37, respectively.
Deferred compensation was $55 at December 31, 1999 and $0 at December 31, 2000.
The Company ceased further grants under this plan in 1997.
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STAFF LEASING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(in $000's, except per share data)
WARRANTS
Warrants to purchase 1,352,253 shares of common stock at the exercise
price of $7.24 per share were issued to redeem certain preferred limited
partnership interests in July 1997. These warrants were exercisable beginning
June 25, 1997. In April 1998, 177,709 of these warrants were exercised as part
of the Company's secondary offering. Proceeds from this exercise, net of
expenses of $450, totaled $837. As of December 31, 1999, and 2000, 1,174,544 of
these warrants remain outstanding. An equivalent number of shares of stock are
being held in reserve as of December 31, 2000 to meet this contractual
commitment. The warrants expire on March 31, 2001.
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN
In 1997, the Company adopted the 1997 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Plan").
The Plan provides for options to be granted to key employees, officers, and
directors of Staff Leasing, Inc. for the purchase of up to 2,500,000 shares of
common stock. Options granted under the Plan generally have a vesting period of
4 years and may not be exercised more than 10 years from the date of the grant,
except as noted below.
Due to the decline in the market price of the Company's common stock in
the third and fourth quarters of 1998, the Company took steps to ensure that the
options previously granted under the Plan would continue to provide a meaningful
incentive to its grantees. On August 19, 1998, the Company cancelled 59,000
options which had been granted to certain employees during the previous twelve
months, and reissued them at an exercise price equal to $18.0625, with all other
option terms and conditions remaining the same as those originally granted.
On December 14, 1998, the Company approved an option reissuance grant for
all non-executive employees currently participating in the Plan. The Company's
Directors and senior management, holding 158,500 options, were excluded from
this reissuance grant. Under the terms of the reissuance grant, employees were
offered the right to receive, in exchange for the surrender of their existing
options, nonqualified stock options with an exercise price equal to that day's
closing market price per common share of $11.625. The ratio for the exchange of
options was 110 new shares for each 100 existing shares surrendered. This ratio
was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The expiration date
for all new options issued under this reissuance grant is December 14, 2003. In
addition, previous vesting restrictions based on stock price performance were
removed. A total of 430,946 options were subject to this reissuance grant.
On June 15, 2000, as part of an employment agreement, the Company issued
400,000 options to Michael Phippen, Chief Executive Officer, of which 150,000
options vest when the Company's stock price reaches specific target market
prices.
The following table summarizes the activity in the Plan for the years
ended December 31, 1999 and 2000:
Number of Weighted-Average
1999: Shares Price
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Granted 494,856 $ 9.18
Exercised - -
Cancelled 179,207 $12.27
Options outstanding at end of year 1,318,087 $11.33
Options exercisable at end of year 253,766 $13.00
2000:
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Granted 2,021,700 $ 3.78
Exercised - -
Cancelled 506,934 $7.69
Options outstanding at end of year 2,832,853 $6.52
Options exercisable at end of year 518,600 $12.15
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STAFF LEASING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(in $000's, except per share data)
Components of stock options under this Plan as of December 31, 2000 are as
follows:
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
--------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Weighted-Average
Number of Remaining Weighted-Average Number of Weighted-Average
Shares Contractual Life Exercise Price Shares Exercise Price
---------------- ----------------------- --------------------- ---------------------------------
1,816,700 9.4 Years $ 3.77 0 $ 0
285,334 9.0 Years $ 8.44 79,192 $ 8.44
552,619 4.9 Years $11.58 336,361 $11.61
57,500 7.7 Years $12.43 16,250 $12.58
60,700 6.5 Years $16.94 39,922 $16.98
60,000 6.2 Years $18.06 46,875 $18.06
----------------- ----------------------- --------------------- --------- ----------------
2,832,853 8.3 Years $ 6.52 518,600 $12.15
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In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS")
No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," the fair value of option
grants is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing
model for proforma footnote purposes with the following weighted-average
assumptions:
Year Ended December 31,
1999 2000
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Risk-free interest rate 6.65% 5.58%
Expected dividend yield 0.00% 0.00%
Expected volatility 73.4% 74.61%
Expected option life (in years) 5.3 6.9
Using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, the weighted-average fair
value was calculated to be $7.54 as of December 31, 1999 and $2.62 as of
December 31, 2000 for all options granted during each year.
As permitted by SFAS No. 123, the Company has elected to continue to
account for its Plan in accordance with the intrinsic value method prescribed by
APB Opinion 25 and related interpretations. Accordingly, no compensation cost
has been recognized for the Plan. Had compensation cost for the Company's stock
option plan been determined based on the fair value at the grant date consistent
with the method prescribed by SFAS No. 123, the Company's net income and
earnings per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated
below:
1999 2000
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Net income (loss) attributable
to common shareholders As reported $ 21,650 $ 604
Pro forma $ 20,087 $(2,240)
Basic earnings (loss) per As reported $ .99 $ .03
share Pro forma $ .92 $(.10)
Diluted earnings(loss) per As reported $ .97 $ .03
share Pro forma $ .90 $(.10)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Effective January 1, 1998, the Company adopted an employee stock purchase
plan. All full-time employees are eligible to participate after 90 days of
employment. Under the terms of this plan, employees can choose each year to have
up to 100% of their annual base earnings withheld to purchase the Company's
common stock on the open market. The Company absorbs all transaction costs and
administrative fees associated with stock purchases through this plan.
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STAFF LEASING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(in $000's, except per share data)
SHAREHOLDER NOTES RECEIVABLE
Shareholder notes receivable consisted of five notes in an aggregate
amount of $57 at December 31, 1999. There are no shareholder notes receivable at
December 31, 2000.
14. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The number of common stock equivalents included in weighted average shares
outstanding, for the twelve months ended December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000,
related to the warrants issued in 1997 was 774,961, 415,672, and 0,
respectively, for the diluted earnings per share calculation. The number of
common stock equivalents included in weighted average shares outstanding, for
the twelve months ended December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000, related to the options
granted in connection with the Company's stock option plan, was 110,280, 14,948,
and 12,084, respectively, for diluted earnings per share.
The reconciliation of net income attributable to common stock and shares
outstanding for the purposes of calculating basic and diluted earnings per share
for the three years ended December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000 is as follows:
Income Shares Per Share
(Numerator) (Denominator) Amount
----------------- ----------------- -------------
(in $000's) (in 000's)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1998:
- ------------------------
BASIC EPS
Net income $ 23,395 23,207 $ 1.01
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Effect of dilutive securities:
Warrants 775
Options 110
----------------- -----------------
DILUTED EPS
Net income attributable to common
shareholders and assumed conversions $ 23,395 24,092 $ .97
================= ================= =============
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1999:
- ------------------------
BASIC EPS
Net income $ 21,650 21,779 $ .99
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Effect of dilutive securities:
Warrants 416
Options 15
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DILUTED EPS
Net income attributable to common
shareholders and assumed conversions $ 21,650 22,210 $ .97
================= ================= =============
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 2000:
- ------------------------
BASIC EPS
Net income $ 604 21,361 $ .03
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Effect of dilutive securities:
Warrants -
Options 12
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DILUTED EPS
Net income attributable to common
shareholders $ 604 21,373 $ .03
================= ================= =============
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STAFF LEASING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(in $000's, except per share data)
As discussed in Note 13, all but 158,500 options outstanding in 1998 were
subject to re-pricing and as such, the antidilutive impact of various option
grants changed during the year. The following table represents the number and
range of exercise prices of the options which were not included in the
computation of diluted EPS by quarter for 1999 because the options' exercise
prices were greater than the average market price:
Antidilutive Options
Outstanding at End Range of Average
Of Period Shown Exercise Prices Stock Price
-------------------- ------------------ -------------
1st Quarter, 1999 213,200 $12.38 - $18.06 $ 12.11
2nd Quarter, 1999 152,700 $13.13 - $18.06 12.49
3rd Quarter, 1999 913,877 $11.31 - $18.06 11.29
4th Quarter, 1999 922,811 $10.19 - $18.06 9.00
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$ 11.21
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The following table represents the number and range of exercise prices of
the options which were not included in the computation of diluted EPS by quarter
for 2000 because the options' exercise prices were greater than the average
market price:
Antidilutive Options
Outstanding at End Range of Average
Of Period Shown Exercise Prices Stock Price
-------------------- --------------- -----------
1st Quarter, 2000 1,140,068 $ 8.44 - $18.06 $ 6.84
2nd Quarter, 2000 2,166,287 $ 3.88 - $18.06 3.80
3rd Quarter, 2000 1,164,919 $ 4.00 - $18.06 3.97
4th Quarter, 2000 2,494,853 $ 3.68 - $18.06 3.65
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$ 4.55
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15. INCOME TAXES:
The Company records income tax expense using the asset and liability
method of accounting for deferred income taxes. Under such method, deferred tax
assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences
of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying value and the
income tax bases of the Company's assets and liabilities. A valuation allowance
is recorded when it is more likely than not that any or all of a deferred tax
asset will not be realized. The provision for income taxes includes taxes
currently payable plus the net change during the year in deferred tax assets and
liabilities recorded by the Company.
The provision for income taxes for the year ended December 31, 1998 is
as follows:
CURRENT DEFERRED TOTAL
------- -------- --------
U.S. Federal tax $ 2,364 $ 9,660 $12,024
State and local tax 445 1,568 2,013
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Total provision $ 2,809 $11,228 $14,037
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STAFF LEASING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(in $000's, except per share data
The provision for income taxes for the year ended December 31, 1999 is as
follows:
CURRENT DEFERRED TOTAL
------- -------- --------
U.S. Federal tax $ 7,570 $ 3,440 $11,010
State and local tax 1,279 550 1,829
------- -------- -------
Total provision $ 8,849 $ 3,990 $12,839
======= ======= =======
The provision (benefit) for income taxes for the year ended December 31,
2000 is as follows:
CURRENT DEFERRED TOTAL
------- -------- -----
U.S. Federal tax $ 1,070 $ (2,064) $ (994)
State and local tax 171 (207) ( 36)
------ -------- --------
Total provision (benefit) $ 1,241 $ (2,271) $ (1,030)
======= ======== ========
The reconciliation of the income tax amounts based on the statutory U.S.
Federal rate to the amounts based on the effective tax rate for the years ended
December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000 is as follows:
1998 1999 2000
---- ---- ----
Statutory U.S. Federal tax at 35%
(34% for 2000) $ 13,101 $ 12,071 $ (145)
Increase (reduction) from:
State income taxes, less Federal benefit 1,309 1,188 26
Interest income exempt from Federal taxes - - (352)
Tax credits (504) (487) (660)
Other, net 131 67 101
-------- --------- --------
Income tax provision (benefit) $ 14,037 $ 12,839 $ (1,030)
======== ========= ========
Effective tax rate 37.5% 37.2% (241.8%)
======== ========= ========
The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities included on the
balance sheet at December 31, 1999 and 2000 are as follows:
1999 2000
-------- --------
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS:
Tax basis in excess of book basis
of intangible assets $ 5,452 $ 4,818
Reserves not currently deductible 2,498 17,701
Tax credit carryover -- 364
-------- --------
Total deferred tax assets 7,950 22,883
-------- --------
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES:
Unearned revenue 11,927 24,168
Depreciation 2,843 3,281
-------- --------
Total deferred tax liabilities 14,770 27,449
-------- --------
Net deferred tax liability $ (6,820) $ (4,566)
======== ========
BALANCE SHEET CLASSIFICATION:
Current liabilities:
Deferred taxes (8,770) (5,461)
-------- --------
Net current deferred tax liability (8,770) (5,461)
-------- --------
Non-current assets:
Deferred taxes 1,950 896
-------- --------
Net non-current deferred tax asset 1,950 896
-------- --------
Net deferred tax liability $ (6,820) $ (4,566)
======== ========
The Company paid $92 of income taxes in 2000, and $7,314 of income taxes
in 1999. In 2000, the Company generated $1,000 of tax credits, resulting in a
tax credit carryover of $364.
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STAFF LEASING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(in $000's, except per share data)
16. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED):
The following table presents certain unaudited results of operations data
for the interim quarterly periods during the years ended December 31, 1999 and
2000. The Company believes that all adjustments, consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the results of operations in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, have been made. The
results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of
the operating results for a full year or any future period.
QUARTER ENDED
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1999 2000
--------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------
MAR. 31 JUNE 30 SEPT. 30 DEC. 31 MAR. 31 JUNE 30 SEPT. 30 DEC. 31
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
Revenues........... $ 647,341 $ 664,264 $ 680,502 $ 709,778 $ 731,315 $ 779,842 $ 783,645 $ 809,438
Gross profit....... $ 30,633 $ 30,700 $ 33,433 $ 32,857 $ 23,406 $ 24,108 $ 24,197 $ 23,854
Gross profit
margin........... 4.7% 4.6% 4.9% 4.6% 3.2% 3.1% 3.1% 2.9%
Operating
income(loss) .... $ 8,492 $ 8,055 $ 9,349 $ 7,079 $ (1,642) $ 1,806) $ (248) $ (88)
Net income (loss).. $ 5,614 $ 4,989 $ 6,410 $ 4,638 $ (508) $ (1,156) $ 660 $ 1,608
Earnings per share
- Basic $ .26 $ .23 $ .30 $ .20 $ (.02) $ (.05) $ .03 $ .08
- Diluted $ .25 $ .22 $ .29 $ .21 $ (.02) $ (.05) $ .03 $ .08
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SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS
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(IN THOUSANDS)
BALANCE PROVISION DETERMINED ACCOUNT BALANCE
JANUARY 1, 2000 FOR BAD DEBTS UNCOLLECTIBLE RECOVERIES DECEMBER 31, 2000
--------------- ------------- ------------- ---------- -----------------
$ 740 $ 352 $ 1,132 $ 680 $ 640
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BALANCE PROVISION DETERMINED ACCOUNT BALANCE
JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR BAD DEBTS UNCOLLECTIBLE RECOVERIES DECEMBER 31, 1999
--------------- ------------- ------------- ---------- -----------------
$ 802 $ 306 $ 737 $ 369 $ 740
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BALANCE PROVISION DETERMINED ACCOUNT BALANCE
JANUARY 1, 1998 FOR BAD DEBTS UNCOLLECTIBLE RECOVERIES DECEMBER 31, 1998
--------------- ------------- ------------- ---------- -----------------
$ 835 $ 720 $ 931 $ 178 $ 802
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