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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

 

þ

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 25, 2011

or

 

¨

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                                                               to                                                              

Commission file number 333-122531

THE MONEY TREE INC

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Georgia   58-2171386

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

114 South Broad Street

Bainbridge, Georgia 39817

(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (229) 246-6536

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.                                                                            þ  Yes  ¨ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

þ  Yes  ¨ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer¨

  

Accelerated filer¨

Non-accelerated filer¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

  

Smaller reporting companyþ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).

¨  Yes  þ  No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the last practicable date.

Class   Outstanding at June 25, 2011
Class A, Voting   2,686 Shares
Class B, Non-Voting   26,860 Shares


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THE MONEY TREE INC.

FORM 10-Q

June 25, 2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Index to Financial Statements

 

Item
No.
        Page  
   PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

1

  

Consolidated Financial Statements

  
  

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 25, 2011 (Unaudited) and September 25, 2010

     3   
  

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended June 25, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)

     4   
  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended June 25, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)

     5   
  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

     6   

2

  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     21   

3

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     36   

4

  

Controls and Procedures

     36   
   PART II – OTHER INFORMATION   

1

  

Legal Proceedings

     38   

1A

  

Risk Factors

     38   

2

  

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

     38   

3

  

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

     38   

4

  

(Removed and Reserved)

     38   

5

  

Other Information

     38   

6

  

Exhibits

     38   

 

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

     June 25, 2011                   September 25, 2010          

 

 
     (Unaudited)                

Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 760,883      $ 2,115,538   

Finance receivables, net

     29,022,723        35,448,066   

Other receivables

     317,951        492,696   

Inventory

     1,268,791        1,201,953   

Property and equipment, net

     2,985,206        3,369,242   

Other assets

     503,635        598,286   

 

 

Total assets

   $ 34,859,189      $ 43,225,781   

 

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Deficit

    

Liabilities

    

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

   $ 1,492,784      $ 1,835,034   

Accrued interest payable

     12,884,134        12,733,503   

Senior debt

     499,978        164,625   

Variable rate subordinated debentures

     74,575,722        71,226,698   

Demand notes

     3,202,392        3,174,913   

 

 

Total liabilities

     92,655,010        89,134,773   

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (see Note 10)

    

Shareholders’ deficit

    

Common stock:

    

Class A voting, no par value; 500,000 shares authorized, 2,686 shares issued and outstanding

     1,677,647        1,677,647   

Class B non-voting, no par value; 1,500,000 shares authorized, 26,860 shares issued and outstanding

     -        -   

Accumulated deficit

     (59,473,468     (47,586,639

 

 

Total shareholders’ deficit

     (57,795,821     (45,908,992

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit

   $ 34,859,189      $ 43,225,781   

 

 

 

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Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

     Three months ended June 25,     Nine months ended June 25,  
     2011     2010     2011     2010  

 

 
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  

Interest and fee income

   $ 2,382,959      $ 2,845,052      $ 7,060,986      $ 9,236,616   

Interest expense

     (1,874,464     (1,687,079     (5,381,565     (5,265,680

 

 

Net interest and fee income before provision for credit losses

     508,495        1,157,973        1,679,421        3,970,936   

Provision for credit losses

     (2,367,247     (703,524     (5,960,534     (2,993,497

 

 

Net revenue (loss) from interest and fees after provision for credit losses

     (1,858,752     454,449        (4,281,113     977,439   

Insurance commissions

     885,442        1,146,861        3,205,784        3,916,997   

Commissions from motor club memberships from company owned by related parties

     340,602        279,907        969,152        1,041,465   

Delinquency fees

     324,017        288,452        1,001,293        1,020,557   

Other income

     36,863        78,665        138,572        342,600   

 

 

Net revenue (loss) before retail sales

     (271,828     2,248,334        1,033,688        7,299,058   

 

 

Retail sales

     1,805,277        1,810,228        6,182,004        7,927,868   

Cost of sales

     (1,145,141     (1,114,053     (3,985,000     (4,895,239

 

 

Gross margin on retail sales

     660,136        696,175        2,197,004        3,032,629   

 

 

Net revenues

     388,308        2,944,509        3,230,692        10,331,687   

 

 

Operating expenses

        

Personnel expense

     (2,741,662     (2,872,421     (8,386,504     (10,017,032

Facilities expense

     (862,746     (903,500     (2,721,757     (2,896,650

General and administrative expenses

     (464,491     (543,047     (1,529,321     (1,806,969

Other operating expenses

     (700,275     (969,300     (2,372,563     (2,930,410

 

 

Total operating expenses

     (4,769,174     (5,288,268     (15,010,145     (17,651,061

 

 

Net operating loss

     (4,380,866     (2,343,759     (11,779,453     (7,319,374

Gain (loss) on sale/disposal of property and equipment

     (32,277     4,909        (107,376     19,051   

 

 

Loss before income tax expense

     (4,413,143     (2,338,850     (11,886,829     (7,300,323

Income tax expense

     -        -        -        -   

 

 

Net loss

   $ (4,413,143   $ (2,338,850   $ (11,886,829   $ (7,300,323

 

 

Net loss per common share, basic and diluted

   $ (149.37   $ (79.16   $ (402.32   $ (247.08

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

     29,546        29,546        29,546        29,546   

 

 

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

Nine months ended June 25,    2011     2010  

 

 
     (Unaudited)  

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Net loss

   $ (11,886,829   $ (7,300,323

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

    

Provision for credit losses

     5,960,534        2,993,497   

Depreciation

     514,017        572,490   

Amortization

     -        254   

Loss (gain) on sale/disposal of property and equipment

     107,376        (19,051

Change in assets and liabilities:

    

Other receivables

     174,745        252,360   

Inventory

     (66,838     1,194,635   

Other assets

     94,651        1,180,171   

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

     (342,250     (397,950

Accrued interest payable

     150,631        (4,837

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

     (5,293,963     (1,528,754

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

    

Finance receivables originated

     (27,864,070     (32,526,417

Finance receivables repaid

     28,328,879        37,133,090   

Purchase of property and equipment

     (250,782     (123,944

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     13,425        100,631   

 

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

     227,452        4,583,360   

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

    

Net proceeds on:

    

Senior debt

     335,353        121,220   

Demand notes

     27,479        45,720   

Proceeds-variable rate subordinated debentures

     11,064,164        4,693,866   

Repayments-variable rate subordinated debentures

     (7,715,140     (9,477,149

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     3,711,856        (4,616,343

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

     (1,354,655     (1,561,737

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     2,115,538        2,921,777   

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 760,883      $ 1,360,040   

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

    

Cash paid during the period for:

    

Interest

   $ 5,169,578      $ 5,209,161   
  

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The consolidated financial statements of The Money Tree Inc., a Georgia corporation, and all of its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) included herein have been prepared by the Company without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States (U.S.) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) have been omitted. For a description of significant accounting policies used by the Company in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements, see Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s fiscal year 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company after eliminating all significant intercompany transactions and reflect all normal, recurring adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present a fair statement of the results of operations of the Company in conformity with GAAP for the interim periods reported. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended June 25, 2011 and 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full fiscal year.

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period consolidated financial statements to conform with the method of presentation used in fiscal year 2011.

NOTE 2 – NATURE OF BUSINESS

The business of The Money Tree Inc. and subsidiaries consists of: the operation of finance company offices in 90 locations throughout Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana and Florida; sales of merchandise (principally furniture, appliances, and electronics) at certain finance company locations; and the operation of two used automobile dealerships in Georgia. The Company also earns revenues from commissions on premiums written for certain insurance products, when requested by loan customers, as an agent for a non-affiliated insurance company. Revenues are also generated from commissions on the sales of automobile club memberships from a company owned by related parties and commissions from sales of prepaid telephone service.

The Company’s loan portfolio consists of consumer sales finance contracts receivables, auto sales finance contracts and direct consumer loan receivables. Consumer sales finance contracts receivables consist principally of retail installment sale contracts collateralized primarily by consumer goods sold by our consumer good dealerships, subject to credit approval, in the locations where the Company operates offices. Auto sales finance contracts are motor vehicle installment contracts collateralized by motor vehicles sold by our auto segment dealerships. Direct consumer loan receivables are loans originated directly to customers for general use, which are collateralized by existing automobiles or consumer goods, or are unsecured.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The operations of the Company reflect continued pressure from an uncertain economy and the negative impact of the turmoil in the credit markets. The following table sets forth selected consolidated financial data for the nine months ended June 25, 2011 and 2010 and the fiscal year ended September 25, 2010:

 

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NOTE 2 – NATURE OF BUSINESS (CONTINUED)

 

     June 25, 2011     June 25, 2010      September 25, 2010  

 

 

Net Loss

   $ 11,886,829      $ 7,300,323       $ 12,134,947   

Net interest margin surplus (deficiency)(1)

     (4,281,113     977,439         (851,341

Negative cash flows from operations

     5,293,963        1,528,754         4,441,133   

Shareholders’ deficit

     57,795,821        41,074,368         45,908,992   

(1) Loss from net interest and fee income after provision for credit losses

We have experienced significant liquidity issues over the past two years due to significant loan and operating losses and the lack of net sales in our debt offerings. Because of our liquidity issues and the current economic environment, to preserve cash, we significantly reduced the volume of loans made and implemented tighter risk management controls on the loans extended beginning in fiscal year 2009, which continued through June 25, 2011.

These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time. Consequently, our operations and other sources of funds may not provide sufficient available cash flow to meet our continued redemption obligations if the amount of redemptions continues at its current pace or we continue to suffer losses and use funds from operations to fund redemptions.

The Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to generate sufficient cash flow to meet its obligations on a timely basis, originate new loans and ultimately attain successful operations. The Company has closely monitored and managed its liquidity position, understanding that this is of critical importance in the current economic environment; however, the current economic environment makes the cash forecast difficult to predict. Therefore, we have reduced operating expenses, substantially curtailed the amount of funds we have been loaning to our customers and are focusing on collections to increase cash flow and address our current cash flow problem.

The recessionary economy has negatively impacted investor confidence and, on two occasions during the past two years, we temporarily suspended the offering of our debt securities to the public while we restated previously issued consolidated financial statements to correct errors detected in those statements.

During 2011, we expect to continue to use a significant amount of cash to fund redemption obligations and pay interest on our securities. If we are unable to raise sufficient cash to fund these redemptions and make interest payments on outstanding debentures and demand notes, we may be forced to reduce new loans to customers. To the extent that we are required to continue using cash from operations (as opposed to net proceeds from sales of debentures and demand notes) to fund redemptions and make interest payments, we will make fewer loans to customers, which will result in a material adverse effect on our liquidity, financial condition and ability to continue as a going concern.

Our obligations with respect to the debentures and demand notes are governed by the terms of indenture agreements with U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. Under the indentures, in addition to other possible events of default, if we fail to make a payment of principal or interest under any debenture or demand note and this failure is not cured within 30 days, we will be deemed in default. Upon such a default, the trustee or holders of 25% in principal of the outstanding debentures or demand notes could declare all principal and accrued interest immediately due and payable. Since our total assets do not cover these debt payment obligations, we would most likely be unable to make all payments under the debentures or demand notes when due, and we might be forced to cease our operations.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 2 – NATURE OF BUSINESS (CONTINUED)

 

The average term of direct consumer loans is less than seven months; therefore, if management anticipates having short-term cash flow problems, we could curtail the amount of funds we loan to our customers and focus on collections to increase cash flow. During the nine months ended June 25, 2011, the Company continued to tighten its risk management controls related to new loans, resulting in a decrease in loan originations of $4.7 million from the same period in the prior year. The Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to generate sufficient cash flow to meet its obligations on a timely basis, originate new loans and to ultimately attain successful operations. Management believes the cash flow from our operations coupled with sales of our variable rate subordinated debentures and subordinated demand notes will be sufficient to cover our liquidity needs and cash flow requirements during fiscal year 2011. However, there can be no assurances that the Company’s actions will be successful. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

NOTE 3 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In July 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2010-20, “Receivables (Topic 310): Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses.” The amendments to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ (FASB ASC) will enhance the current disclosure requirements to assist users of financial statements in assessing an entity’s credit risk exposure and evaluating the adequacy of an entity’s allowance for credit losses. ASU 2010-20 requires entities to disclose the nature of credit risk inherent in their finance receivables, the procedure for analyzing and assessing credit risk, and the changes in both the receivables and the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment and class. ASU 2010-20 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending on or after December 15, 2010. We adopted this guidance for the quarter ended December 25, 2010 and its adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In June 2009, the FASB issued revised guidance to improve the reporting for the transfer of financial assets resulting from (1) practices that have developed since the issuance of previous guidance that are not consistent with the original intent and key requirements of that guidance and (2) concerns of financial statement users that many of the financial assets (and related obligations) that have been derecognized should continue to be reported in the financial statements of transferors. These revisions to FASB ASC 860, “Transfers and Servicing,” must be applied as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that first annual reporting period and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. Earlier application is prohibited. We adopted this guidance on September 26, 2010 and its adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In June 2009, the FASB issued revised guidance to improve financial reporting by enterprises involved with variable interest entities and to provide more relevant and reliable information to users of financial statements. These revisions to FASB ASC 810, “Consolidation,” are effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that first annual reporting period, and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. Earlier application is prohibited. We adopted this guidance on September 26, 2010 and its adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In January 2011, the FASB issued revised guidance delaying the implementation of disclosures about troubled debt restructuring included in ASU No. 2010-20 (discussed above). We adopted the provisions of ASU 2010-20 during the quarter ended December 25, 2010. We are currently evaluating what effect, if any, this delay may have on our consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTE 3 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-02, “Receivables (Topic 310): Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring.” The amendment to the FASB ASC helps creditors determine whether a troubled debt restructuring has occurred by clarifying whether a restructuring constitutes a concession and whether the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. The amendment also requires disclosures related to troubled debt restructurings that were initially effective for periods ending after December 15, 2010, but deferred to make the effective date concurrent with this amendment. The amendment is effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after June 15, 2011. We are currently evaluating what effect, if any, this revised guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs.” This amendment to the FASB ASC clarifies the application of certain existing fair value measurement guidance and expands the disclosures for fair value measurements that are estimated using significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs. This ASU is effective on a prospective basis for annual and interim reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011. We are currently evaluating what effect, if any, this guidance may have on our consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 4 – FINANCE RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

Finance receivables consisted of the following:

 

     June 25, 2011             September 25, 2010  

 

 
     (Unaudited)             

Finance receivables, direct consumer

   $ 14,975,957      $ 14,790,670   

Finance receivables, consumer sales finance

     8,565,814        12,192,962   

Finance receivables, auto sales finance

     18,912,209        22,584,170   

 

 

Total gross finance receivables

     42,453,980        49,567,802   

Unearned insurance commissions

     (1,328,395     (1,662,796

Unearned finance charges

     (5,180,930     (5,926,738

Accrued interest receivable

     298,575        341,173   

 

 

Finance receivables, before allowance for credit losses

     36,243,230        42,319,441   

Allowance for credit losses

     (7,220,507     (6,871,375

 

 

Finance receivables, net

   $ 29,022,723      $ 35,448,066   

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – FINANCE RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (CONTINUED)

 

An analysis of the allowance for credit losses is as follows:

 

     As of and for the
nine months ended
June 25, 2011
    As of and for the
year ended
September 25, 2010
    As of and for the
nine months ended
June 25, 2010
 

 

 
     (Unaudited)           (Unaudited)  

Beginning balance

   $ 6,871,375      $ 8,925,381      $ 8,925,381   

Provisions for credit losses

     5,960,534        5,682,584        2,993,497   

Charge-offs

      

Direct consumer

     (3,123,660     (5,447,963     (4,049,347

Consumer sales finance

     (2,441,470     (2,519,125     (2,036,727

Auto sales finance

     (1,811,584     (1,942,229     (1,002,473

Write-downs incurred on the transfer of loans to loans held for sale

     -        (528,157     (187,378

Recoveries - non-file insurance (direct consumer)

     1,070,479        1,874,343        1,440,782   

Recoveries - other

     723,616        854,203        672,221   

Other

     (28,783     (27,662     (98,697

 

 

Ending balance

   $ 7,220,507      $ 6,871,375      $ 6,657,259   

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – FINANCE RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (CONTINUED)

 

An analysis of the allowance for credit losses and recorded investment for the three segments of financing receivables is as follows:

 

 

 
     As of and for the nine months ended June 25, 2011  
  

 

 

 
     (Unaudited)  
  

 

 

 
     Direct
Consumer
    Consumer
Sales Finance
   

Auto

Sales Finance

    Total  
  

 

 

 

Allowance for credit losses

        

Beginning balance

   $ 2,215,745      $ 2,418,333      $ 2,237,297      $ 6,871,375   

Provisions for credit losses

     1,256,641        2,307,570        2,396,323        5,960,534   

Charge-offs

     (3,123,660     (2,441,470     (1,811,584     (7,376,714

Recoveries - non-file insurance

     1,070,479        -        -        1,070,479   

Recoveries - other

     723,616        -        -        723,616   

Other

     (35,962     -        7,179        (28,783

 

 

Ending balance

   $ 2,106,859      $ 2,284,433      $ 2,829,215      $ 7,220,507   

 

 

Financing receivables, net

        

Ending balance:

        

  Collectively evaluated for impairment

   $ 13,150,644      $ 6,738,742      $ 16,353,844      $ 36,243,230   

 

 

Due to the nature of the Company’s finance receivable portfolio, which consists of a large number of homogenous loans with similar credit quality characteristics at the time of origination, individual impairment analysis is not performed; rather finance receivables are evaluated collectively as a group within each segment of the portfolio. Different loss rates are not applied to impaired or non-impaired loans since the adjusted benchmark percentage is applied to each segment of the net finance receivable portfolio in total.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – FINANCE RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (CONTINUED)

 

The table below illustrates the net carrying amount of loans by credit quality indicator at June 25, 2011:

 

     Performing      Non-performing      Total  

 

 

Direct consumer

   $ 10,754,390       $ 2,396,254       $ 13,150,644   

Consumer sales finance

     5,141,363         1,597,379         6,738,742   

Auto sales finance

     12,277,833         4,076,011         16,353,844   

 

 
   $ 28,173,586       $ 8,069,644       $ 36,243,230   

 

 

Non-performing direct consumer and consumer sales finance receivables are classified as such due to being over 90 days contractually delinquent (non-accrual status), and earning of interest and fees has been suspended. Non-performing auto sales finance receivables include accounts that are in the non-accrual status and/or in the legal or repossession process.

The table below provides an aging analysis of past due loans and non-accrual loans by segment at June 25, 2011. Amounts are show at gross loan balance:

 

     As of June 25, 2011  

 

 
     31 - 90 days      Over 90 days      Total      Non-accrual      Current      Total loans  
  

 

 

 

Direct consumer

   $ 4,116,773       $ 2,396,254       $ 6,513,027       $ 2,396,254       $ 8,462,930       $ 14,975,957   

Consumer sales finance

     1,855,606         1,597,379         3,452,985         1,597,379         5,112,829         8,565,814   

Auto sales finance

     2,196,113         1,469,403         3,665,516         1,469,403         15,246,693         18,912,209   

 

 
   $ 8,168,492       $ 5,463,036       $ 13,631,528       $ 5,463,036       $ 28,822,452       $ 42,453,980   

 

 

NOTE 5 – INVENTORY

Inventory consisted of the following:

 

     June 25, 2011            September 25, 2010        

 

 
     (Unaudited)               

Used automobiles

   $ 737,251       $ 622,296   

Home furnishings and electronics

     531,540         579,657   

 

 

Total inventory

   $ 1,268,791       $ 1,201,953   

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 6 – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities consisted of the following:

 

     June 25, 2011              September 25, 2010          

 

 
     (Unaudited)                 

Accounts payable

   $ 285,953       $ 242,878       

Insurance payable, loan related

     244,259         369,753       

Accrued payroll

     359,196         367,218       

Accrued payroll taxes

     28,119         28,007       

Sales tax payable

     458,105         670,021       

Other liabilities

     117,152         157,157       

 

 

Total accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

   $ 1,492,784       $ 1,835,034       

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 7 – DEBT

Debt consisted of the following:

 

     June 25, 2011      September 25, 2010  

 

 
     (Unaudited)                 

Senior debt: due to banks and commercial finance companies, collateralized by inventory and finance receivables, and certain notes include personal guarantees of a shareholder, interest at prime plus 2%, due 2011. The carrying values of the collateral at June 25, 2011 and September 25, 2010 were $1,441,726 and $164,625, respectively.

   $ 499,978       $ 164,625   

 

 

Total senior debt

     499,978         164,625   

 

 

Variable rate subordinated debentures issued by The Money Tree of Georgia Inc.: due to individuals, unsecured, interest at 4.0% to 8.7%, due at various dates through 2015.

     18,096,585         22,490,296   

Variable rate subordinated debentures issued by The Money Tree Inc.: due to individuals, unsecured, interest at 5.0% to 8.7%, due at various dates through 2015.

     56,479,137         48,736,402   

 

 

Total subordinated debentures

     74,575,722         71,226,698   

 

 

Demand notes issued by The Money Tree of Georgia Inc.: due to individuals, unsecured, interest at 3.0% to 4.0%, due on demand.

     212,034         303,746   

Demand notes issued by The Money Tree Inc.: due to individuals, unsecured, interest at 3.0% to 4.0%, due on demand.

     2,990,358         2,871,167   

 

 

Total demand notes

     3,202,392         3,174,913   

 

 

Total debt

   $ 78,278,092       $ 74,566,236   

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 8 – INCOME TAXES

At the end of each quarter, the Company makes its best estimate of the effective tax rate expected to be applicable for the full fiscal year and uses that rate in providing for income taxes on a current year-to-date basis.

NOTE 9 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Martin Family Group, L.L.L.P. owns the real estate of thirteen branch offices, one used car lot, and the Company’s principal executive offices. A shareholder and director of the Company and his two siblings are limited partners of Martin Family Group, L.L.L.P. A former Company shareholder is the president of Martin Investments, Inc., which is the managing general partner of Martin Family Group, L.L.L.P. The Company has entered into lease agreements whereby rent is paid monthly for use of these locations. In addition, Martin Sublease, L.L.C. leases, and then subleases to the Company, another 34 branch office locations, one auto finance collection office and one used car lot for amounts greater than are paid in the underlying leases. This spread is generally to cover property operating cost or improvements made directly by these entities. In the opinion of management, rates paid for these are comparable to those obtained from third parties. A former Company shareholder is the president of Martin Investments, Inc., the company which ultimately controls Martin Sublease, L.L.C. Total rents paid were $1,172,539 and $1,485,573 for the nine months and $387,979 and $445,471 for the three months ended June 25, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and are included in operating expense in the accompanying unaudited consolidated statements of operations.

The Company receives commissions from sales of motor club memberships from an entity owned by the Company’s majority shareholder and President, a shareholder and director of the Company and that shareholder’s two siblings, pursuant to an Agency Sales Agreement. Commissions earned on the sale of these memberships were $969,152 and $1,041,465 for the nine months and $340,602 and $279,907 for the three months ended June 25, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

The Company also engages from time to time in other transactions with related parties. Refer to the “Related Party Transactions” disclosure in the notes to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the year ended September 25, 2010.

 

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NOTE 10– CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

The Company is a party to litigation arising in the normal course of business. With respect to all such lawsuits, claims, and proceedings, the Company establishes reserves when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount can reasonably be estimated. In the opinion of management, the resolution of such matters will not have a material effect on the consolidated financial position, consolidated cash flows or consolidated results of operations of the Company.

NOTE 11 – DISCRETIONARY BONUSES

From time to time, the Company pays discretionary bonuses to its employees. The amount of these bonuses charged to operating expenses was $580,157 and $1,137,529 for the nine months and $217,665 and $179,520 for the three months ended June 25, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

NOTE 12 – SEGMENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FASB ASC 280, “Segment Reporting,” requires companies to determine segments based on how management makes decisions about allocating resources to segments and measuring their performance. The Company has two reportable segments: Consumer Finance and Sales and Automotive Finance and Sales.

Consumer finance and sales segment

This segment is comprised of the original core operations of the Company representing the small consumer loan business in the four states in which the Company operates. The 90 offices that make up this segment are similar in size and in the markets they serve. All, with a few exceptions, offer consumer goods for sale acting as an agent for another subsidiary of the Company, Home Furniture Mart Inc., which is aggregated in this segment since its sales are generated through these finance offices. This segment is structured with branch management reporting through a regional management level to an operational manager and ultimately to the chief operating decision maker.

Automotive finance and sales segment

This segment is comprised of two used automobile sales locations and offers financing in conjunction with these sales. These locations target similar customers in the Bainbridge, GA and Dublin, GA markets and surrounding areas who generally cannot qualify for traditional financing. The sales and the financing organizations are aggregated in the segment. A general manager is responsible for sales and finance administration at each of the locations and reports to an operational manager and ultimately to the chief operating decision maker.

Accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. Performance is measured by various factors such as segment profit, loan volumes and delinquency and loss management. All corporate expenses are allocated to the segments. Provision for income taxes are not allocated to segments.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 12 – SEGMENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

 

 

Nine months ended

June 25, 2011

   Consumer Finance
& Sales Division
    Automotive Finance
& Sales Division
    Total
        Segments        
 

 

 

In Thousands

       (Unaudited)     

Net revenues (loss) before retail sales

   $ 3,345      $ (2,311   $ 1,034   

 

 
      

 

 

Gross margin on retail sales

     1,083        1,114        2,197   

 

 

Segment operating expenses

     (12,944     (2,066     (15,010

 

 

Segment operating loss

   $ (8,516   $ (3,263   $ (11,779

 

 
June 25, 2011                   

 

 

In Thousands

      

Assets

      

Total segment assets

   $ 18,789      $ 14,732      $ 33,521   

Cash and cash equivalents at corporate level

         (263

Other receivables at corporate level

         318   

Property and equipment, net at corporate level

         780   

Other assets at corporate level

         503   
      

 

 

 

Consolidated Assets

       $ 34,859   
      

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 12 – SEGMENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

 

 

Nine months ended

June 25, 2010

   Consumer Finance
& Sales Division
    Automotive Finance
& Sales Division
    Total
        Segments        
 

 

 

In Thousands

     (Unaudited)               

Net revenues (loss) before retail sales

   $ 7,956      $ (657   $ 7,299   

 

 
      

 

 

Gross margin on retail sales

     1,765        1,268        3,033   

 

 

Operating expenses

     (15,409     (2,242     (17,651

 

 

Segment operating loss

   $ (5,688   $ (1,631   $ (7,319

 

 
June 25, 2010                   

 

 

In Thousands

      

Assets:

      

Total assets for reportable segments

   $ 23,962      $ 21,288      $ 45,250   

Cash and cash equivalents at corporate level

  

      (269

Other receivables at corporate level

         464   

Property and equipment, net at corporate level

  

      839   

Other assets at corporate level

         651   
      

 

 

 

Consolidated Assets

       $ 46,935   
      

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 12 – SEGMENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

 

 

Three months ended

June 25, 2011

   Consumer Finance
& Sales Division
    Automotive Finance
& Sales Division
    Total
        Segments        
 

 

 

In Thousands

       (Unaudited)     

Net revenues (loss) before retail sales

   $ 775      $ (1,047   $ (272

 

 
      

 

 

Gross margin on retail sales

     299        361        660   

 

 

Segment operating expenses

     (4,118     (651     (4,769

 

 

Segment operating loss

   $ (3,044   $ (1,337   $ (4,381

 

 
June 25, 2011                   

 

 

In Thousands

      

Assets

      

Total segment assets

   $ 18,789      $ 14,732      $ 33,521   

Cash and cash equivalents at corporate level

  

      (263

Other receivables at corporate level

         318   

Property and equipment, net at corporate level

  

      780   

Other assets at corporate level

         503   
      

 

 

 

Consolidated Assets

       $ 34,859   
      

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 12 – SEGMENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

 

 

Three months ended    Consumer Finance     Automotive Finance     Total  
June 25, 2010    & Sales Division     & Sales Division             Segments          

 

 
In Thousands    (Unaudited)  

Net revenues (loss) before retail sales

   $ 2,605      $ (357   $ 2,248   

 

 
      

 

 

Gross margin on retail sales

     286        410        696   

 

 

Segment operating expenses

     (4,659     (629     (5,288

 

 

Segment operating loss

   $ (1,768   $ (576   $ (2,344

 

 
June 25, 2010                   

 

 
In Thousands                   

Assets

      

Total segment assets

   $ 23,962      $ 21,288      $ 45,250   

Cash and cash equivalents at corporate level

  

      (269

Other receivables at corporate level

         464   

Property and equipment, net at corporate level

  

      839   

Other assets at corporate level

         651   
      

 

 

 

Consolidated Assets

       $ 46,935   
      

 

 

 

NOTE 13 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Between June 26, 2011 and July 25, 2011, the Company sold $0.9 million of debentures and $0.2 million of demand notes. For the same period the Company redeemed $0.8 million of debentures and $0.1 million of demand notes. These include amounts that were redeemed through our subsidiary, The Money Tree of Georgia Inc.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

The discussion set forth below, as well as other portions of this quarterly report, contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities law. Words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” “predict,” or other similar words, identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our management’s intent, belief or current expectation about, among other things, trends affecting the markets in which we operate, our business, our financial condition and our growth strategies. Although we believe that the expectation reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those predicted in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, those risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 23, 2010. Other factors not identified herein could also have such an effect. If any of these risk factors occur, they could have an adverse effect on our business, consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of operations and consolidated cash flows. When considering forward-looking statements, you should keep these risks in mind. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this filing. You should not place undo reliance on any forward-looking statement. We are not obligated to update forward-looking statements and will not update any forward-looking statements in this quarterly report to reflect future events or developments.

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes and other consolidated financial data included elsewhere in this report. See also the notes to our consolidated financial statements, Selected Consolidated Financial Data and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the fiscal year ended September 25, 2010.

Overview

We extend consumer finance loans and provide other financial products and services through our branch offices in Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana and Florida. We sell retail merchandise, principally furniture, appliances and electronics, at certain of our branch office locations and operate two used automobile dealerships in the State of Georgia. We also offer insurance products, prepaid phone services and automobile club memberships to our loan customers.

We fund our consumer loan demand through a combination of cash collections from our consumer loans, proceeds raised from the issuance of debentures and demand notes and loans from various banks and other financial institutions. Our consumer loan business consists of extending, purchasing and servicing direct consumer loans, consumer sales finance contracts and motor vehicle installment sales contracts. Direct consumer loans generally serve individuals with limited access to other sources of consumer credit, such as banks, savings and loans, other consumer finance businesses and credit cards. Direct consumer loans are general loans made typically to people who need money for some unusual or unforeseen expense, for the purpose of paying off an accumulation of small debts or for the purchase of furniture and appliances. The following table sets forth certain information about the components of our finance receivables for the periods presented:

 

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Description of Loans and Contracts

 

     As of, or for, the Three
    Months Ended June 25,    
    As of, or for, the Nine
    Months Ended June 25,    
 
     2011     2010     2011     2010  

Direct Consumer Loans:

        

Number of Loans Made to New Borrowers

     6,349        4,578        18,030        17,461   

Number of Loans Made to Former Borrowers

     10,298        14,684        32,731        44,228   

Number of Loans Made to Existing Borrowers

     7,596        10,942        25,585        35,464   

Total Number of Loans Made

     24,243        30,204        76,346        97,153   

Total Volume of Loans Made

   $ 8,483,934      $ 7,775,824      $ 25,321,419      $ 28,495,693   

Average Size of Loans Made

   $ 350      $ 257      $ 332      $ 293   

Number of Loans Outstanding

     32,596        38,889        32,596        38,889   

Total of Loans Outstanding

   $ 14,975,957      $ 15,485,288      $ 14,975,957      $ 15,485,288   

Percent of Loans Outstanding

     35.28     28.25     35.28     28.25

Average Balance on Outstanding Loans

   $ 459      $ 398      $ 459      $ 398   

Auto Sales Finance Contracts:

        

Total Number of Contracts Made

     86        91        298        342   

Total Volume of Contracts Made

   $ 1,442,270      $ 1,492,396      $ 4,974,871      $ 5,706,762   

Average Size of Contracts Made

   $ 16,771      $ 16,400      $ 16,694      $ 16,686   

Number of Contracts Outstanding

     2,039        2,576        2,039        2,576   

Total of Contracts Outstanding

   $ 18,912,209      $ 25,818,056      $ 18,912,209      $ 25,818,056   

Percent of Total Loans and Contracts

     44.55     47.10     44.55     47.10

Average Balance on Outstanding Contracts

   $ 9,275      $ 10,023      $ 9,275      $ 10,023   

Consumer Sales Finance Contracts:

        

Number of Contracts Made to New Customers

     300        223        1067        1231   

Number of Loans Made to Former Customers

     3        8        8        31   

Number of Loans Made to Existing Customers

     527        466        1,870        2,142   

Total Contracts Made

     830        697        2,945        3,404   

Total Volume of Contracts Made

   $ 2,275,565      $ 2,022,451      $ 8,098,124      $ 10,470,506   

Number of Contracts Outstanding

     4,335        6,098        4,335        6,098   

Total of Contracts Outstanding

   $ 8,565,814      $ 13,510,348      $ 8,565,814      $ 13,510,348   

Percent of Total Loans and Contracts

     20.17     24.65     20.17     24.65

Average Balance of Outstanding Contracts

   $ 1,976      $ 2,216      $ 1,976      $ 2,216   

 

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Below is a table showing our total gross outstanding finance receivables:

 

    As of June 25,  
    2011     2010  

Total Finance Receivables Outstanding (gross):

   

Direct Consumer Loans

  $ 14,975,957      $ 15,485,288   

Consumer Sales Finance

    8,565,814        13,510,348   

Auto Sales Finance

    18,912,209        25,818,056   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Gross Outstanding

  $         42,453,980      $         54,813,692   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Below is a roll-forward of the balance of each category of our outstanding finance receivables. Loans originated reflect the gross amount of loans extended or purchased during the period presented inclusive of pre-computed interest, fees and insurance premiums. Collections represent cash receipts in the form of repayments made on our loans as reflected in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Refinancings represent the amount of the pay off of loans refinanced. Charge-offs represent the gross amount of loans charged off as uncollectible. Rebates/other adjustments primarily represent reductions to gross loan amounts of precomputed interest and insurance premiums resulting from loans refinanced and other loans paid off before maturity.

 

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     For the Three Months Ended
June 25,
    For the Nine Months Ended
June 25,
 
     2011     2010     2011     2010  

Direct Consumer Loans:

        

Balance - beginning

   $ 14,042,310      $ 17,940,537      $ 14,790,670      $ 20,098,661   

Finance receivables originated

     8,483,934        7,775,824        25,321,419        28,495,693   

Collections

     (4,704,531     (6,950,803     (16,511,578     (23,359,579

Refinancings

     (1,608,453     (1,801,497     (5,321,987     (6,669,333

Charge offs, gross

     (1,109,829     (1,159,458     (3,123,660     (4,049,347

Rebates / other adjustments

     (127,474     (319,315     (178,907     969,193   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance - ending

   $     14,975,957      $     15,485,288      $     14,975,957      $     15,485,288   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consumer Sales Finance Contracts:

        

Balance - beginning

   $ 9,863,371      $ 15,003,653      $ 12,192,962      $ 16,663,172   

Finance receivables originated

     2,275,565        2,022,451        8,098,124        10,470,506   

Collections

     (1,671,474     (1,828,151     (5,138,426     (5,693,939

Refinancings

     (897,578     (773,434     (3,186,830     (3,591,107

Charge offs, gross

     (719,456     (724,361     (2,441,470     (2,036,727

Rebates / other adjustments

     (284,614     (189,810     (958,546     (2,301,557
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance - ending

   $ 8,565,814      $ 13,510,348      $ 8,565,814      $ 13,510,348   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Auto Sales Finance Contracts:

        

Balance - beginning

   $ 20,190,294      $ 27,544,879      $ 22,584,170      $ 30,151,923   

Finance receivables originated

     1,442,270        1,492,396        4,974,871        5,706,762   

Collections

     (2,222,314     (2,706,347     (6,678,875     (8,079,572

Charge offs, gross

     (595,686     (430,942     (1,811,584     (1,189,851

Rebates / other adjustments

     97,645        (81,930     (156,373     (771,206
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance - ending

   $ 18,912,209      $ 25,818,056      $ 18,912,209      $ 25,818,056   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total:

        

Balance - beginning

   $ 44,095,975      $ 60,489,069      $ 49,567,802      $ 66,913,756   

Loans originated

     12,201,769        11,290,671        38,394,414        44,672,961   

Collections

     (8,598,319     (11,485,301     (28,328,879     (37,133,090

Refinancings

     (2,506,031     (2,574,931     (8,508,817     (10,260,440

Charge offs, gross

     (2,424,971     (2,314,761     (7,376,714     (7,275,925

Rebates / other adjustments

     (314,443     (591,055     (1,293,826     (2,103,570
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance - ending

   $ 42,453,980      $ 54,813,692      $ 42,453,980      $ 54,813,692   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Below is a reconciliation of the amounts of the finance receivables originated and repaid (collections) from the receivable roll-forward to the amounts shown in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

 

     Nine Months Ended June 25,  
     2011     2010  

Finance Receivables Originated:

    

Direct consumer

   $ 25,321,419      $ 28,495,693   

Consumer sales finance

     8,098,124        10,470,506   

Auto sales finance

     4,974,871        5,706,762   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total gross finance receivables originated

     38,394,414        44,672,961   

Non-cash items included in gross finance receivables*

     (10,530,344     (12,146,544
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance receivables originated per statement of cash flows

   $         27,864,070      $         32,526,417   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance Receivables Repaid:

    

Collections

    

Direct consumer

   $ 16,511,578      $ 23,359,579   

Consumer sales finance

     5,138,426        5,693,939   

Auto sales finance

     6,678,875        8,079,572   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance receivables repaid per statement of cash flows

   $ 28,328,879      $ 37,133,090   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

* Includes precomputed interest and fees (since these amounts are included in the gross amount of finance receivables originated but are not advanced in the form of cash to customers) and refinanced receivables balances (since there is no cash generated from the repayment of original finance receivables refinanced).

Segments and Seasonality

We segment our business operations into the following two segments:

 

   

consumer finance and sales; and

 

   

automotive finance and sales.

The consumer finance and sales segment is comprised primarily of small consumer loans and sales of consumer goods such as furniture, appliances and electronics. We typically experience our strongest financial performance for the consumer finance and sales segment during the holiday season, which is our first fiscal quarter ending December 25.

The automotive finance and sales segment is comprised exclusively of used vehicle sales and their related financing. We typically experience our strongest financial performance for the automotive finance and sales segment during our second fiscal quarter ending March 25 when used car sales are the highest. Please refer to Note 12 in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for a breakdown of our operations by segment.

Net Interest Margin

A principal component of our profitability is our net interest margin, which is the difference between the interest that we earn on finance receivables and the interest that we pay on borrowed funds. In some states, statutes regulate the interest rates that we may charge our customers, while, in other locations, competitive market conditions establish interest rates that we may charge. Differences also exist in the interest rates that we earn on the various components of our finance receivable portfolio.

 

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Unlike our interest income, our interest expense is sensitive to general market interest rate fluctuations. These general market fluctuations directly impact our cost of funds. Our generally limited ability to increase the interest rates earned on new and existing finance receivables restricts our ability to react to increases in our cost of funds. Accordingly, increases in market interest rates generally will narrow our interest rate spread and lower our profitability, while decreases in market interest rates generally will widen our interest rate spread and increase our profitability. Significant increases in market interest rates will likely result in a reduction in our liquidity and profitability and impair our ability to pay interest and principal on the debentures.

The decrease in the net interest margin (before provision for credit losses) for the nine months ended June 25, 2011 was primarily a result of two factors. First, our outstanding finance receivables have decreased significantly due to our liquidity issues which have caused us to tighten our lending guidelines. We significantly decreased our originations of loans in all three segments of our portfolio in the nine months ended June 25, 2011 as compared to the same period last year resulting in lower interest and fee income. Next, interest expense on our outstanding debt has remained near constant over the two nine-month periods ended June 25, 2011 and 2010.

The following table presents important data relating to our net interest margin:

 

     As of, or for, the Three
Months Ended June 25,
     As of, or for, the Nine
Months Ended June 25,
 
     2011      2010      2011      2010  

Average net finance receivables (1)

   $   36,992,516       $   47,949,104       $   38,938,559       $   51,785,032   

Average notes payable (2)

   $ 78,116,986       $ 73,255,907       $ 77,061,169       $ 75,177,785   

Interest income

   $ 1,746,170       $ 2,078,967       $ 5,122,086       $ 6,781,356   

Loan fee income, excluding delinquency fees

     636,789         766,085         1,938,900         2,455,260   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest and fee income

     2,382,959         2,845,052         7,060,986         9,236,616   

Interest expense

     1,874,464         1,687,079         5,381,565         5,265,680   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest and fee income before provision for credit losses

   $ 508,495       $ 1,157,973       $ 1,679,421       $ 3,970,936   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average interest rate earned (annualized)

     25.8%         23.7%         24.2%         23.8%   

Average interest rate paid (annualized)

     9.6%         9.2%         9.3%         9.3%   

Net interest rate spread (annualized)

     16.2%         14.5%         14.9%         14.4%   

Net interest margin (annualized) (3)

     5.5%         9.7%         5.8%         10.2%   

(1) Averages are computed using month-end balances of finance receivables (net of unearned interest/fees, unearned insurance commissions, and unearned discounts) during the period presented.

(2) Averages are computed using month-end balances of interest bearing debt during the period presented.

(3) Net interest margin represents net interest income (before provision for credit losses) divided by the average net finance receivables.

Analysis of Allowance for Credit Losses

At the end of each reporting period, management is required to take a “snapshot” of the risk of probable losses inherent in the finance receivables portfolio and to reflect that risk in our allowance calculations. We use a systematic approach to calculate the allowance for credit losses whereby we apply historical charge-off benchmarks to groups of loans and then adjust (either

 

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positively or negatively), as and if applicable, for relevant factors. This method prevents the calculation from becoming simply a mathematical exercise, but instead addresses matters affecting loan collectibility. Historically, the relevant items impacting our allowance have included, but are not limited to, a variety of factors, such as historic loan loss experience, borrowers’ ability to repay, collateral considerations and non-file insurance recoveries, levels of and trends in delinquencies, effects of any changes in risk selection and lending policies and practices, and general economic conditions impacting our portfolio.

The following table shows the ratios of charge-offs to average notes receivable for the categories of our finance receivables. The average net finance receivables are computed using monthly balances, net of unearned interest, unearned insurance commissions and unearned discounts. Charge-offs are shown at gross amounts as presented in the receivable roll-forward on page 24. Recoveries represent receipts from non-file insurance claims and cash and bankruptcy recoveries. The benchmark charge-off ratio is calculated using a rolling average of data from the previous 12 months as shown below.

 

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     As of, or for the 12 Months
Ended June 25,
 
     2011     2010  

Direct Consumer Loans

    

Ending net finance receivables

   $     13,167,862      $     13,887,673   

Average net finance receivables(1)

   $ 13,098,165      $ 17,913,528   

Charge-offs, gross(3)

   $ 4,522,275      $ 6,499,459   

Recoveries (2)

     (2,425,616     (2,716,991
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Charge-offs, net of recoveries

   $ 2,096,659      $ 3,782,468   

% of net charge offs to average net receivables

    

12 month trend

     16.0%        21.1%   

Actual allowance %

     16.0%        21.1%   

Actual allowance

   $ 2,106,859      $ 2,930,299   

Consumer Sales Finance Contracts:

    

Ending net finance receivables

   $ 6,738,742      $ 10,520,120   

Average net finance receivables(1)

   $ 8,633,214      $ 11,720,987   

Charge-offs, gross

   $ 2,923,868      $ 2,308,698   

% of net charge offs to average net receivables

    

12 month trend

     33.9%        19.7%   

Actual allowance %

     33.9%        19.7%   

Actual allowance

   $ 2,284,434      $ 2,072,464   

Auto Sales Finance Contracts:

    

Ending net finance receivables

   $ 16,353,844      $ 22,005,391   

Average outstanding finance receivables(1)

   $ 18,251,588      $ 23,791,119   

Charge-offs, gross(3)

   $ 2,784,967      $ 2,015,879   

% of net charge offs to average net receivables

    

12 month trend

     15.3%        8.5%   

Actual allowance %

     17.3%        7.5%   

Actual allowance

   $ 2,829,215      $ 1,654,496   

 

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     As of, or for the 12 Months
Ended June 25,
 
     2011     2010  

Total Receivables:

    

Ending net finance receivables

   $     36,260,448      $     46,413,184   

Average outstanding finance receivables(1)

   $ 39,982,967      $ 53,425,634   

Charge-offs, gross(3)

   $ 10,231,110      $ 10,824,036   

Recoveries (2)

     (2,425,616     (2,716,991
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Charge-offs, net of recoveries

   $ 7,805,494      $ 8,107,045   

% of net charge offs to average net receivables

    

12 month trend

     19.5%        15.2%   

Actual allowance %

     19.9%        14.3%   

Actual allowance

   $ 7,220,507      $ 6,657,259   

 

  (1) Average net outstanding finance receivables are computed using the monthly balances net of unearned interest/fees, unearned insurance commissions and unearned discounts.
  (2) Recoveries represent receipts from non-file insurance claims, cash recoveries and bankruptcy recoveries.
  (3) Includes write downs incurred on the transfer of loans to loans held for sale.

From March 25, 2011 to June 25, 2011, we noted only slight improvement in the amount and percentage of delinquency of outstanding loans in all segments of our loan portfolio. Although the amount of net charge-offs over the past 12 months decreased by approximately $0.3 million, our ending and average net outstanding finance receivables have decreased significantly due to the decrease in loan originations caused by our liquidity issues. When we evaluated the 12-month benchmarks for each of the three categories of our finance receivables and looked at the previous three quarters’ 12-month benchmark, we noted either a flat or increasing trend in the benchmarks. This is most notable in the auto segment as high unemployment and the uncertain economy continue to adversely affect our customers. We have attempted to work with customers in lieu of pursuing the repossession/legal process but we are still incurring higher charge-offs. After consideration of the benchmark percentages, the recent trend in the benchmark percentages, delinquency and other relevant factors, we adjusted the allowance percentage from the 12-month trend in each segment as follows: for net outstanding direct consumer loans, no change to the benchmark of 16%; for net outstanding consumer sales finance contracts, no change to the benchmark percentage of 33.9%; and for net outstanding auto sales finance contracts, an increase of 200 basis points to 17.3%, in each case as a percentage of the ending balance at June 25, 2011. The allowance for credit losses was $7.2 million (19.9% of the net outstanding finance receivables) at June 25, 2011 and $6.7 million (14.3%) at June 25, 2010.

Delinquency Information

Our delinquency levels reflect, among other factors, changes in the mix of loans in the portfolio, the quality of receivables, the success of collection efforts, bankruptcy trends and general economic conditions. The delinquency information in the following tables is computed on the basis of the amount past due in accordance with the original payment terms of the loan (contractual method). We use the contractual method for all external reporting purposes. Management closely monitors delinquency using this method to measure the quality of our loan portfolio and the probability of credit loss. We also use other tools, such as a recency report, which shows the date of the last full contractual payment received on

 

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the loan, to determine a particular customer’s willingness and ability to pay. For example, if a delinquent customer has made a recent payment, we may decide to delay more serious collection measures, such as repossession of collateral. However, such a payment will not change the non-accrual status of the account until all of the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current (we receive one or more full contractual payments and the account is less than 60 days contractually delinquent), at which time we believe future payments are reasonably expected. Below is certain information relating to the delinquency status of each category of our receivables as of June 25, 2011 and 2010:

 

     As of June 25, 2011  
     Direct
Consumer
Sales
     Consumer
Sales Finance
Contracts
     Auto Sales
Finance
Contracts*
     Total  

Gross Loans and Contracts Receivable

   $     14,975,957       $     8,565,814       $     18,912,209       $     42,453,980   

Loans and Contracts greater than 180 days past due

   $ 1,258,358       $ 974,431       $ 923,329       $ 3,156,118   

Percentage of Outstanding

     8.4%         11.4%         4.9%         7.4%   

Loans and Contracts greater than 90 days past due

   $ 2,396,254       $ 1,597,379       $ 1,469,403       $ 5,463,036   

Percentage of Outstanding

     16.0%         18.6%         7.8%         12.9%   

Loans and Contracts greater than 60 days past due

   $ 3,345,492       $ 1,847,141       $ 1,854,277       $ 7,046,910   

Percentage of Outstanding

     22.3%         21.6%         9.8%         16.6%   
     As of June 25, 2010  
     Direct
Consumer
Sales
     Consumer
Sales Finance
Contracts
     Auto Sales
Finance
Contracts*
     Total  

Gross Loans and Contracts Receivable

   $ 15,485,288       $ 13,510,348       $ 25,818,056       $ 54,813,692   

Loans and Contracts greater than 180 days past due

   $ 2,197,666       $ 1,203,250       $ 0       $ 3,400,916   

Percentage of Outstanding

     14.2%         8.9%         0.0%         6.2%   

Loans and Contracts greater than 90 days past due

   $ 3,189,857       $ 1,983,137       $ 855,741       $ 6,028,735   

Percentage of Outstanding

     20.6%         14.7%         3.3%         11.0%   

Loans and Contracts greater than 60 days past due

   $ 3,727,596       $ 2,426,622       $ 1,143,187       $ 7,297,405   

Percentage of Outstanding

     24.1%         18.0%         4.4%         13.3%   

* Auto Sales Finance Contracts aging categories exclude accounts in legal or repossession process in the amounts of $2,606,608 at June 25, 2011 and $4,567,952 at June 25, 2010.

 

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Results of Operations

Comparison of Nine Months Ended June 25, 2011 and 2010

Net Revenues

Net revenues were $3.2 million and $10.3 million for the nine months ended June 25, 2011 and 2010, respectively. We have experienced significant liquidity issues over the past two years due to significant loan and operating losses and the lack of net sales in our debt offerings. Because of our liquidity issues and the current economic environment, to preserve cash, we significantly reduced the volume of loans made and implemented tighter risk management controls on the loans extended beginning in fiscal year 2009, which continued through June 25, 2011. Gross loan originations decreased $6.3 million (14%) in the first nine months of this fiscal year compared to the same period last year, and we experienced decreases in interest and fee income and other ancillary product income from the prior year as a result of the prolonged tighter lending guidelines and the decrease in overall net outstanding finance receivables. Provision for credit losses was also $3.0 million higher during this period compared to last year (see “Provision for Credit Losses” below). Retail sales and the associated gross margin on these sales were also down from prior year levels by approximately $0.8 million.

Net Interest and Fee Income Before Provision for Credit Losses

Net interest and fee income before provision for credit losses was $1.7 million and $4.0 million for the nine months ended June 25, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Gross interest and fee income decreased $2.1 million to $7.1 million from $9.2 million. This was a result of an approximate 14% overall decrease in finance receivables originated, as mentioned above. We are exploring options to raise capital that will allow us to increase originations of direct consumer loans in order to increase interest and fee income. However, we expect interest and fee income to continue to be lower than comparable periods last year until we can sell sufficient amounts of our debt offerings or secure other capital resources. Interest expense was $5.4 million and $5.3 million for the nine-month periods ended June 25, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Provision for Credit Losses

Provision for credit losses was $6.0 million and $3.0 million for the nine months ended June 25, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Although our net finance receivables charged off decreased approximately $0.3 million compared to the previous 12-month period, our ending and average net outstanding finance receivables have decreased significantly due to the decrease in loan originations caused by our liquidity issues. Our consumer sales finance and automotive segments are experiencing higher charge-offs than historical levels as these customers continue to be impacted by the struggling economy in the markets in which we operate. Our analysis of the allowance for credit losses at June 25, 2011 supported additional provisions based on adjustments to the benchmark percentages compared to March 25, 2011 and December 25, 2010 as well as other relevant factors. The allowance was $7.2 million or 19.9% of net outstanding finance receivables at June 25, 2011 compared to $6.7 million or 14.3% at June 25, 2010. We expect our net charge-offs and provisions for credit losses to stabilize through the remainder of fiscal year 2011 as compared to the previous 12-month period.

Insurance and Other Products

Income from commissions on insurance products and motor club memberships decreased $0.8 million, to $4.2 million from $5.0 million for the nine months ended June 25, 2011 and 2010, respectively. As mentioned above, the significant decrease in volume of finance receivables originated during this nine-month period compared to last year resulted in lower commissions earned on the sale of these products. Other income, including delinquency fees was down $0.2 million compared to last year. We expect the decrease in commissions and other income to continue until we finalize and execute our plan to increase loan volumes, as mentioned above.

 

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Gross Margin on Retail Sales

Gross margins on retail sales were $2.2 million and $3.0 million for the nine months ended June 25, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Margins in the consumer segment in the first nine months of fiscal year 2011 were down $0.7 million from the same period last year while margins in the automotive segment were down $0.1 million. Sales in the consumer segment were approximately $1.3 million lower than last year while vehicle sales were down approximately $0.5 million. Weak demand for consumer goods continues to impact our sales and margins. We do not expect a significant increase in retail sales in the near term.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses were $15.0 million and $17.7 million for the nine months ended June 25, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Personnel expenses were approximately $1.6 million lower than the previous year and facilities expense were $0.2 million lower as we realized the cost savings of the branch consolidations and other cutbacks implemented during fiscal year 2010. General and administrative expenses were down $0.3 million due to decreases in general office-related costs. Other operating expenses were down $0.6 million due primarily to the reduction of travel-related expenses and professional service fees. We continue to closely monitor expenses and plan to reduce spending wherever possible.

Comparison of Three Months Ended June 25, 2011 and 2010

Net Revenues

Net revenues were $0.4 million and $2.9 million for the three months ended June 25, 2011 and 2010, respectively. As discussed above, we have experienced significant liquidity issues over the past two years due to significant loan and operating losses and the lack of net sales in our debt offerings. Because of this and the current economic environment, to preserve cash, we implemented tighter risk management controls on the loans extended beginning in fiscal year 2009, which continued through June 25, 2011. Although we were able to increase gross loan originations by $0.9 million in the three months ended June 25, 2011 compared to the same period last year, we experienced decreases in interest and fee income from the prior year as a result of the prolonged tighter lending guidelines and the decrease in overall net outstanding finance receivables. We also realized a $1.7 million increase in the provision for credit losses (see “Provision for Credit Losses” below). Retail sales and the associated gross margin on these sales were approximately the same as last year.

Net Interest and Fee Income Before Provision for Credit Losses

Net interest and fee income before provision for credit losses was $0.5 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended June 25, 2011 and 2010, respectively. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, gross interest and fee income decreased $0.5 million compared to the third quarter of fiscal year 2010 due to a decrease in net outstanding finance receivables as a result of the prolonged tighter lending guidelines. We are exploring options to raise capital that will allow us to increase originations of direct consumer loans in order to increase interest and fee income. However, we expect interest and fee income to continue to be down compared to previous periods until we can sell sufficient amounts of our debt offerings or secure other capital resources. Interest expense was $1.9 million and $1.7 million for the three-month periods ended June 25, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Provision for Credit Losses

The provision for credit losses was $2.4 million and $0.7 million for three months ended June 25, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Net finance receivables charged off were approximately the same as the previous year. However, our analysis of the allowance for credit losses at June 25, 2011 supported additional provisions based on adjustments to the benchmark percentages compared to March 25, 2011 and December 25, 2010 as well as other relevant factors. The allowance was $7.2 million or 19.9% of net outstanding finance receivables at June 25, 2011 compared to $6.7 million or 14.3% at June 25, 2010.

 

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Insurance and Other Products

Income from commissions on insurance products and motor club memberships was $1.2 million and $1.4 million for the three months ended June 25, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Although the volume of loans originated increased during this three-month period compared to last year, we were unable to generate sufficient sales of these products connected with our lending, which resulted in commissions on these products being slightly down compared to the prior year. Other income, including delinquency fees, was approximately the same as last year.

Gross Margin on Retail Sales

Gross margins on retail sales were $0.7 million for each of the three months ended June 25, 2011 and 2010. Sales and margins in the automotive segment were $1.1 million and $0.4 million while the consumer segment generated $0.7 million in sales and $0.3 million in margin for each of the three-month periods in 2011 and 2010. We do not expect to see any significant increase in retail sales in the near term, thus our margin on retail sales for the balance of fiscal year 2011 will likely be equal or down compared to comparable periods last year.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses were $4.8 million and $5.3 million for the three months ended June 25, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Personnel expenses were $0.1 million lower than last year and as we realized the cost savings of the branch consolidations and other cutbacks implemented during fiscal year 2010. Facilities expense and general and administrative expenses were approximately the same as last year. Other operating expenses were $0.3 million lower than the previous year as professional service fees have decreased. We continue to closely monitor expenses and plan to reduce spending wherever possible.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

General

Liquidity is our ability to meet short-term financial obligations whether through collection of receivables, sales of debentures and demand notes or by generating additional funds through sales of assets to our competitors (such as our finance receivables or vehicle inventory). Continued liquidity is, therefore, largely dependent on the collection of our receivables and the sale of debt securities that meet the investment requirements of the public. The Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to generate sufficient cash flow to meet its obligations on a timely basis, originate new loans and to ultimately attain successful operations. We believe the cash flow from finance receivables repaid coupled with sales of the debentures and demand notes will be sufficient to cover our liquidity needs and cash flow requirements during 2011. However, there can be no assurances that we will sell any debentures or demand notes or that our other actions to generate cash flow will be successful.

Liquidity management refers to our ability to generate sufficient cash to fund the following primary uses of cash:

 

   

meet all of our debenture and demand note redemption obligations;

 

   

pay interest on all of our debentures and demand notes;

 

   

pay operating expenses; and

 

   

fund consumer finance loan demand and used automobile vehicle inventory.

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interest margin by making adequate, but not excessive, liquidity provisions. To the extent we have adequate cash to meet our redemption obligations and pay interest to our note holders, we will use remaining cash to make consumer finance loans, purchase used automobile vehicle inventory and invest in other sources of potential revenues.

However, as indicated in the notes to the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this report, we have experienced significant liquidity issues due to the lack of net sales in our debt offerings during the fiscal year ended September 25, 2009 and continuing through the nine months ended June 25, 2011. The recessionary economy has negatively impacted investor confidence and, on two occasions during the past two years, we temporarily suspended the offering of our debt securities to the public while we restated previously issued consolidated financial statements to correct errors detected in those statements. Due to this, to preserve cash, we tightened our risk management controls related to new loans resulting in a decrease in gross loan originations of $6.3 million for the nine months ended June 25, 2011 compared to the same period in the prior year, and we (1) received gross proceeds of $11.1 million from the sale of debentures, (2) paid $7.7 million for redemption of debentures issued by us and our subsidiary, The Money Tree of Georgia Inc. and (3) received less than $0.1 million in net sales of demand notes. Also, for the nine months ended June 25, 2011 and the year ended September 25, 2010, respectively, we have incurred net losses of $11.9 million and $12.1 million, incurred negative cash flows from operating activities of $5.3 million and $4.4 million and had a deficiency in net interest margin (net loss from interest and fees after provision for credit losses) of $4.3 million and $0.9 million and, as of June 25, 2011 and September 25, 2010, had a shareholders’ deficit of $57.8 million and $45.9 million, respectively. These factors among others raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time. Consequently, our operations and other sources of funds may not provide sufficient available cash flow to meet our continued redemption obligations if the amount of redemptions continues at its current pace or we continue to suffer losses and use funds from operations to fund redemptions.

Our obligations with respect to the debentures and demand notes are governed by the terms of indenture agreements with U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. Under the indentures, in addition to other possible events of default, if we fail to make a payment of principal or interest under any debenture or demand note and this failure is not cured within 30 days, we will be deemed in default. Upon such a default, the trustee or holders of 25% in principal of the outstanding debentures or demand notes could declare all principal and accrued interest immediately due and payable. Since our total assets do not cover these debt payment obligations, we would most likely be unable to make all payments under the debentures or demand notes when due, and we might be forced to cease our operations.

Changes in our liquidity position result from operating, investing and financing activities. Cash flows from operating activities are generally the cash effects of transactions and other events that enter into the determination of our net income, including, without limitation, purchases of used automobiles, electronics, furnishings and other consumer goods for resale to our customers. The primary investing activities include consumer loan originations and purchases and collections on such consumer loans. Our financing activities currently focus almost entirely on the sale of Debentures and Demand Notes.

Cash and cash equivalents were $0.8 million at June 25, 2011, a decrease of $0.6 million from $1.4 million at June 25, 2010. During the nine months ended June 25, 2011, cash and cash equivalents decreased $1.4 million. We had $3.7 million of net cash provided by financing activities, as proceeds from the sale of our variable rate subordinated debentures exceeded repayments of debentures by $3.3 million, had proceeds from senior debt and demand notes of $0.4 million. Finance receivables repaid exceeded finance receivables originated by $0.5 million, but operating activities used $5.3 million in cash during the nine-month period. Cash and cash equivalents decreased $1.6 million during the nine months ended June 25, 2010 primarily as a result of a $4.6 million of net cash used in financing activities. We redeemed approximately $9.5 million of debentures while the proceeds from the sale of debentures were $4.7 million and the net proceeds from Senior debt and Demand notes were $0.2 million. Net cash was provided from investing activities, as finance receivables repaid exceeded finance receivables originated by $4.6 million. The cash required to fund redemption of debentures caused us to tighten our risk management on lending

 

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and focus more on collection of finance receivables. Cash from operations used approximately $1.5 million.

During 2011, we expect to continue to use a significant amount of cash to fund redemption obligations and pay interest on our securities. If we are unable to raise sufficient cash to fund these redemptions and make interest payments on outstanding debentures and demand notes, we may be forced to reduce new loans to customers. To the extent that we are required to continue using cash from operations (as opposed to net proceeds from sales of debentures and demand notes) to fund redemptions and make interest payments, we will make fewer loans to customers, which will result in a material adverse effect on our liquidity, financial condition and ability to continue as a going concern.

Debentures and Demand Notes

Historically, we or our subsidiary, The Money Tree of Georgia Inc., have offered debentures and demand notes to investors as a significant source of our required capital. We rely on the sale of debentures and demand notes to fund redemption obligations, make interest payments and fund other Company working capital.

During the nine months ended June 25, 2011, we (1) received gross proceeds of $11.1 million from the sale of debentures, (2) paid $7.7 million for redemption of debentures issued by us and our subsidiary, The Money Tree of Georgia Inc. and (3) received less than $0.1 million in net sales of demand notes. As of June 25, 2011, we had $74.6 million of debentures and $3.2 million of demand notes outstanding, compared to $71.2 million of debentures and $3.2 million of demand notes outstanding as of September 25, 2010.

Subsequent Events

Between June 26, 2011 and July 25, 2011, we sold $0.9 million of debentures and $0.2 million of demand notes. For the same period we redeemed $0.8 million of debentures and $0.1 million of demand notes. These include amounts that were redeemed through our subsidiary, The Money Tree of Georgia Inc.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent accounting pronouncements have been issued that may have a future effect on operations. Refer to Note 3 to the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements for a discussion of these pronouncements and their possible effects.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our accounting and reporting policies conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and predominant practice within the financial services industry. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

We believe that the determination of our allowance for credit losses involves a higher degree of judgment and complexity than our other significant accounting policies. The allowance for credit losses is calculated with the objective of maintaining a reserve level believed by management to be sufficient to absorb estimated credit losses. Management’s determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on periodic evaluations of the loan portfolio and other relevant factors. However, this evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates, including, among others, expected default probabilities, loss given default, the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows on impaired loans, and general amounts for historical loss experience. We also consider economic conditions, uncertainties in estimating losses and inherent risks in the loan portfolio. All of these factors may be susceptible to significant change.

 

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To the extent actual outcomes differ from management’s estimates, additional provisions for credit losses may be required that would adversely impact earnings in future periods.

Finance receivables are considered impaired (i.e. income recognition ceases) as a result of past-due status or a judgment by management that, although payments are current, such action is prudent. Finance receivables on which payments are past due 90 days or more are considered impaired unless they are well-secured and in the process of collection or renewal. Related accrued interest and fees are reversed against current period income.

When a loan is impaired, interest accrued but uncollected is generally reversed against interest income. Cash receipts on impaired loans are generally applied to reduce the unpaid principal balance.

We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax effects of temporary differences, net operating loss carry-forwards and tax credits. Deferred tax assets are subject to management’s judgment based upon available evidence that future realization is more likely than not. If management determines that we may be unable to realize all or part of net deferred tax assets in the future, a direct charge to income tax expense may be required to reduce the recorded value of the net deferred tax asset to the expected realizable amount.

We have not substantially changed any aspect of our overall approach in the application of the foregoing policies. There have been no material changes in assumptions or estimation techniques utilized as compared to previous years.

Impact of Inflation and General Economic Conditions

Although inflation has not had a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations, increases in the inflation rate are generally associated with increased interest rates. A significant and sustained increase in the interest rates would likely unfavorably impact our profitability by reducing the interest rate spread between the rate of interest we receive on our customer loans and interest rates we pay to our note holders, banks and finance companies. Inflation may also negatively affect our operating expenses.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

A smaller reporting company, as defined in Item 10 of Regulation S-K, is not required to provide the information required by this Item.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

In connection with the presentation of this Form 10-Q, management, under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the fiscal quarter which is the subject of this Quarterly Report. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 25, 2011.

 

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 25, 2011, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We were not involved in any material legal proceedings during the quarter ended June 25, 2011 requiring disclosure under item 103 of Regulation S-K.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part 1, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 25, 2010 that could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

None.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

 

Item 4. (Removed and Reserved)

 

Item 5. Other Information

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

  31.1      Certification of Principal Executive Officers pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  31.2      Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  32.1      Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101     

Interactive Data File

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

    THE MONEY TREE INC.

August 9, 2011

   

/s/ Bradley D. Bellville

Date    

Bradley D. Bellville

   

President (Principal Executive Officer)

August 9, 2011

   

/s/ Steven P. Morrison

Date    

Steven P. Morrison

   

Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

 

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