-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, KmKiufNKdVpFbvAr+X/9eIzxXP2OocJs3ZO/ralN9Q5lSsxI78NoqVD9VlnQw4yZ ZW1otHypfjSEzd5szKGEyg== 0000909518-98-000324.txt : 19980518 0000909518-98-000324.hdr.sgml : 19980518 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000909518-98-000324 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19980331 FILED AS OF DATE: 19980515 SROS: NONE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DOLLAR FINANCIAL GROUP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001028643 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FUNCTIONS RELATED TO DEPOSITORY BANKING, NEC [6099] STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-18221 FILM NUMBER: 98622465 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1436 LANCASTER AVENUE STREET 2: STE 210 CITY: BERWYN STATE: PA ZIP: 19312-1288 BUSINESS PHONE: 6102963400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1436 LANCASTER AVENUE STREET 2: STE 210 CITY: BERWYN STATE: PA ZIP: 19312-1288 10-Q 1 10Q FOR PERIOD END 3/31/98 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 ------------------- FORM 10-Q (MARK ONE) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 1998 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 333-18221 DOLLAR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) NEW YORK 13-2997911 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 1436 LANCASTER AVENUE, SUITE 210 BERWYN, PENNSYLVANIA 19312 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) 610-296-3400 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) NONE (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) Indicate by check [x] whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [x} No [ ] APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS: Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes [ ] No [ ] APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS: Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. 100 --- DOLLAR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. INDEX PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE NO. Item 1. Financial Statements.................................................3 Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 1998 (unaudited), and June 30, 1997.......................................3 Interim Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 1998 and 1997..................4 Interim Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 1998 and 1997............................5 Notes to Interim Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.........6 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations................................................14 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk....................................................23 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings....................................................24 Item 2. Changes in Securities................................................24 Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities......................................24 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders..................24 Item 5. Other Information....................................................24 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.....................................24 2 PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DOLLAR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
March 31, June 30, 1998 1997 --------------- -------------- ASSETS (unaudited) Cash and cash equivalents $59,352 $55,205 Accounts receivable 6,031 8,101 Prepaid expenses 2,094 1,647 Deferred income taxes 707 805 Note receivable -- officer 200 200 Properties and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $5,180 and $3,686 7,964 7,934 Cost assigned to contracts acquired, net of accumulated amortization of $419 and $235 273 457 Cost in excess of net assets acquired, net of accumulated amortization of $7,484 and $4,754 101,773 103,313 Covenants not to compete, net of accumulated amortization of $797 and $418 919 1,558 Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $729 and $306 5,002 5,370 Other 1,774 1,398 --------- --------- $186,089 $185,988 ========= ========= LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY Accounts payable $15,064 $14,130 Advance from money transfer agent 3,000 3,000 Accrued expenses 7,115 3,365 Accrued interest payable 5,117 1,942 Revolving credit facilities --- 12,187 Long-term debt and subordinated notes 2,769 2,804 payable 10-7/8 % Senior Notes due 2006 110,000 110,000 Shareholder's equity: Common stock, $1 par value: 20,000 shares Authorized; 100 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 1998 and June 30, 1997 --- --- Additional paid-in capital 40,941 40,941 Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) 3,298 (2,078) Foreign currency translation (1,215) (303) --------- -------- Total shareholder's equity 43,024 38,560 --------- -------- $186,089 $185,988 ========= =========
See notes to interim unaudited consolidated financial statements. 3 DOLLAR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS)
Three Months Nine Months Ended Ended March 31, March 31, ------------- -------------- 1998 1997 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- ---- Revenues $30,154 $23,977 $83,159 $56,871 Store and regional expenses: Salaries and benefits 8,466 7,402 25,190 18,576 Occupancy 2,386 2,218 7,295 5,535 Depreciation 450 421 1,335 991 Other 5,098 5,789 18,014 14,332 ------ ------ ------ ------ Total store and regional expenses 16,400 15,830 51,834 39,434 Corporate expenses 2,612 2,137 8,263 5,160 Loss on store closings and sales 30 25 20 32 Other depreciation and 1,184 1,153 3,576 2,743 amortization Interest expense 3,203 3,123 9,595 6,829 ------ ------ ------ ------ Income before taxes 6,725 1,709 9,871 2,673 Income tax provision 2,751 1,387 4,495 2,003 ------ ------ ------ ------ Income before extraordinary item 3,974 322 5,376 670 Extraordinary loss on debt extinguishment (net of income tax benefit of $1,042) --- --- --- (2,023) ------ ------ ------ ------ Net income (loss) $3,974 $322 $5,376 ($1,353) ====== ====== ====== ======
See notes to interim unaudited consolidated financial statements. 4 DOLLAR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (IN THOUSANDS)
Nine Months Ended March 31, -------------------------- 1998 1997 ---- ---- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) $ 5,376 $(1,353) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 5,335 4,038 Loss on store closings and sales 20 32 Extraordinary loss on debt extinguishment --- 2,023 Deferred tax provision 98 216 Change in assets and liabilities (net of effect of acquisitions): Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable 2,077 (958) Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets (461) (982) Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses 7,814 6,964 ------- ------ Net cash provided by operating activities 20,259 9,980 Cash flows from investing activities: Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (1,751) (59,924) Gross proceeds from sale of fixed assets 202 --- Additions to properties and equipment (1,698) (1,252) -------- ------- Net cash used in investing activities (3,247) (61,176) Cash flows from financing activities: Payments on long-term debt --- (66,788) Payments on subordinated notes payable (132) (344) Net decrease in revolving credit facilities (12,187) (7,738) Proceeds from long-term debt --- 145,000 Proceeds from advance from money transfer agent --- 3,000 Payments of debt issuance costs (56) (7,407) Payments on financed insurance premiums (229) --- Proceeds from equity contribution from parent --- 21,652 ------- ------- Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (12,604) 87,375 ------- ------- Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (261) (166) ------- ------- Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 4,147 36,013 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 55,205 22,545 ------- ------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $59,352 $58,558 ======= ======= Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Interest paid $6,425 $1,841 Income taxes paid $1,591 $21 Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities: Capital contribution from parent in connection with acquisition of AnyKind Check Cashing Centers, Inc. $ --- $2,000 Financing provided for insurance premiums $ 327 $166 Capital contribution from parent in connection with acquisition of Cash-N-Dash Check Cashing, Inc. $ --- $500 Capital contribution from parent in connection with acquisition of National Money Mart, Inc. $ --- $520
See notes to interim unaudited consolidated financial statements. 5 DOLLAR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. NOTES TO INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying condensed interim unaudited consolidated financial statements of Dollar Financial Group, Inc. (the "Company") have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. They do not include all information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Although management believes that the disclosure is adequate to prevent the information from being misleading, it is suggested that the interim unaudited consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the Company's audited financial statements in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 1998 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending June 30, 1998. USE OF ESTIMATES The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. OPERATIONS Dollar Financial Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of DFG Holdings, Inc. ("Holdings"). The activities of Holdings consist primarily of its investment in the Company and there are no differences between the consolidated results of operations of Holdings and those of the Company. Holdings has no employees or operating activities. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides retail financial and government contractual services to the general public through a network of 422 locations (of which 352 are company owned) operating as Check Mart(R), Money Mart, Loan Mart, Chex$Cashed, QwiCash(R), Almost-A-Banc, Financial Exchange Company(R), ABC Check Cashing, AnyKind Check Cashing Centers, C&C Check Cashing, Cash-N-Dash Check Cashing, Quikcash and The Service Centers in thirteen states, the District of Columbia and Canada. The services provided at the Company's retail locations include check cashing, sale of money orders, money transfer services, consumer loans, issuance of food stamps and other welfare benefits, and various other related services. Additionally, the Company, through its merchant services division, maintains and services a network of electronic government benefits distribution to more than 1200 retail locations throughout the State of New York. The Company has contracts with various governmental agencies for benefits distribution and retail merchant services which contributed 13.3% and 17.9% of consolidated gross revenues for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively and 13.8% and 20.8% of consolidated gross revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The Company's contracts with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which are included in this amount, contributed 7.5% and 7.6% of consolidated gross revenues for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively and 6.8% and 9.7% of consolidated gross revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania initiated the implementation of an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) system in January 1998 and, based on communication with the Commonwealth, 6 DOLLAR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. NOTES TO INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D) implementation is expected to be substantially completed by June 30, 1998. Upon completion, this plan would result in the termination of all of the Company's contracts with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. During the quarter ended March 31, 1998, the Company signed an agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which provides for the payment of $2.5 million to compensate the Company for the decline in transactional revenues during the implementation period. The Company will recognize the payment during the EBT implementation period and has recognized $1.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 1998. Management believes the installation of such systems will not have a material adverse affect on the Company's results of operations or financial condition. The Company intends to operate many of these locations as stand-alone check cashing sites. 2. ACQUISITIONS During fiscal 1997, the Company acquired the entities described below (collectively referred to as the "Acquisitions"), which were accounted for by the purchase method of accounting. The results of operations of the acquired companies are included in the Company's statements of operations for the periods in which they were owned by the Company. The total purchase price for each acquisition has been allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair values. In August 1996, the Company purchased all of the outstanding capital stock of Any Kind Check Cashing Centers, Inc. ("Any Kind") for an aggregate purchase price of $31.0 million consisting of $29.0 million in cash and $2.0 million in Holdings' common stock. Any Kind operated 63 check cashing stores in seven states and the District of Columbia. In August 1996, the Company purchased certain assets and liabilities of ABC Check Cashing Inc. ("ABC") for a purchase price of $6.0 million in cash. ABC operated 15 check cashing stores in Cleveland, Ohio. In November 1996, the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of National Money Mart Inc. ("Money Mart") for approximately $17.7 million (of which approximately $500,000 was in the form of Holdings' common stock). Money Mart owned 36 check cashing stores and franchised 107 check cashing stores, all of which operated in Canada under the "Money Mart" name. In November 1996, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Cash-N-Dash Check Cashing, Inc. ("Cash-N-Dash") for approximately $7.3 million, consisting of $6.0 million in cash, the issuance to the seller of $500,000 of Holdings' common stock, and a revenue-based earn-out of up to $750,000 payable over four years. Cash-N-Dash operated 32 check cashing stores in northern California under the "Cash-N-Dash" name. In November 1996, the Company acquired C&C Check Cashing, Inc. ("C&C") pursuant to a stock purchase agreement for approximately $3.8 million, consisting of $3.5 million in cash and a revenue-based earn-out of up to $300,000 payable over three years. C&C operated 22 check cashing stores in northern California under the "C&C Check Cashing" name. In April 1997, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of a company which owned all of the operating assets of Canadian Capital Corporation ("Canadian Capital"). Canadian Capital was the largest Money Mart franchisee and operated 43 check cashing retail stores in Ontario, Canada under the name "Money Mart." Total consideration for the purchase was $13.3 million. The following unaudited pro forma information for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 presents the results of operations as if the Acquisitions had occurred on July 1, 1996. Amounts shown for the nine months ended March 31, 1998 represent actual operating results. The pro forma operating results include the results of operations for these acquisitions for the indicated period and reflect the amortization of intangible assets arising from the acquisitions and increased interest expense on acquisition debt. Pro forma results of operations 7 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred had the purchase been made on the date above or the results which may occur in the future. NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, (UNAUDITED) ------------------------------ 1998 1997 ------------- ------------- (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) Revenues .................. $83,159 $76,423 Net income (loss)........... $ 5,376 $ (366) 3. SUBSIDIARY GUARANTOR CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION In November 1996, the Company raised approximately $110 million of gross proceeds by issuing 10 7/8% Senior Notes due in November 2006 (the "Notes"). The Company's payment obligations under the Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed on a full and unconditional basis by all of the Company's existing and future domestic subsidiaries. The subsidiaries' guarantees rank pari passu in right of payment with all existing and future senior indebtedness of the Guarantors, including the obligations of the Guarantors under the Company's existing credit facility and any successor credit facility. Pursuant to the indenture governing the Notes, every direct and indirect subsidiary of the Company, each of which is wholly owned, serves as a guarantor of the notes, including the Company's Canadian subsidiary formed in fiscal year 1997. The Company is a holding company with no assets, independent operations, or cash flows other than its investment in its subsidiaries. There are no restrictions on the Company's and the Guarantors' ability to obtain funds from their subsidiaries by dividend or by loan. Separate financial statements of each Guarantor have not been presented because management has determined that they would not be material to investors. The accompanying tables set forth the condensed consolidating balance sheet at March 31, 1998, and the consolidating statements of operations and cash flows for the nine month period ended March 31, 1998 of the Company (on a parent-company basis), combined domestic subsidiary Guarantors, Canadian subsidiary Guarantor, and the consolidated Company. 8 DOLLAR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. NOTES TO INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D) CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET (IN THOUSANDS) At March 31, 1998:
Dollar Domestic Canadian Financial Subsidiary Subsidiary Group, Guarantors Guarantor Eliminations Consolidated Inc. ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------- ------------ ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents............................ $981 $45,459 $12,912 $--- $59,352 Accounts receivable.................................. 3,056 4,237 1,218 (2,480) 6,031 Prepaid expenses..................................... 662 1,219 213 --- 2,094 Deferred income taxes................................ 645 62 --- --- 707 Note receivable-officer.............................. 200 --- --- --- 200 Due from affiliates.................................. 71,975 --- --- (71,975) --- Properties and equipment, net........................ 937 4,995 2,032 --- 7,964 Intangible assets, net............................... --- 73,746 29,219 --- 102,965 Debt issuance costs, net............................. 5,002 --- --- --- 5,002 Investment in subsidiaries........................... 79,745 --- --- (79,745) --- Other................................................ 1,089 539 146 --- 1,774 ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------- ------------ $164,292 $130,257 $45,740 ($154,200) $186,089 =========== =========== =========== ============= ============ LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY Accounts payable and accrued expenses................$10,800 $13,716 $8,260 ($2,480) $30,296 Due to affiliates.................................... --- 47,168 24,807 (71,975) --- Revolving credit facilities.......................... --- --- --- --- --- Long term debt and subordinated notes payable........110,097 2,672 --- --- 112,769 ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------- ------------ 120,897 63,556 33,067 (74,455) 143,065 Shareholder's equity: Common stock......................................... --- --- --- --- --- Additional paid-in capital........................... 40,941 46,614 10,797 (57,411) 40,941 Retained earnings.................................... 3,298 20,087 2,247 (22,334) 3,298 Foreign currency translation......................... (844) --- (371) --- (1,215) ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------- ------------ Total shareholder's equity........................... 43,395 66,701 12,673 (79,745) 43,024 =========== =========== =========== ============= ============ $164,292 $130,257 $45,740 ($154,200) $186,089 =========== =========== =========== ============= ============
9 DOLLAR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. NOTES TO INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D) CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS)
Nine Months Ended March 31, 1998: Dollar Domestic Canadian Financial Subsidiary Subsidiary Group, Inc. Guarantors Guarantor Eliminations Consolidated ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Revenues............................................. $4 $65,107 $18,048 $--- $83,159 Store and regional expenses: Salaries and benefits............................. --- 20,047 5,143 --- 25,190 Occupancy......................................... --- 5,729 1,566 --- 7,295 Depreciation...................................... --- 1,036 299 --- 1,335 Other............................................. --- 15,468 2,546 --- 18,014 ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Total store and regional expenses.................... --- 42,280 9,554 --- 51,834 Corporate expenses................................... 6,611 --- 1,652 --- 8,263 (Gain) loss on store closings and sales.............. 90 (72) 2 --- 20 Other depreciation and amortization.................. 223 2,474 879 --- 3,576 Interest expense..................................... 7,239 187 2,169 --- 9,595 ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Income (loss) before taxes.......................... (14,159) 20,238 3,792 --- 9,871 Income taxes provision (benefit)..................... (1,754) 4,227 2,022 --- 4,495 ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Income (loss) before equity in net income of subsidiaries...................................... (12,405) 16,011 1,770 --- 5,376 Equity in net income of subsidiaries: Domestic subsidiary guarantors....................... 16,011 --- --- (16,011) --- Canadian subsidiary guarantor........................ 1,770 --- --- (1,770) --- =========== =========== ============ ============ ============ Net income........................................... $5,376 $16,011 $1,770 ($17,781) $5,376 =========== =========== ============ ============ ============
10 DOLLAR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. NOTES TO INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D) CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (IN THOUSANDS)
Nine Months Ended March 31, 1998: Dollar Domestic Canadian Financial Subsidiary Subsidiary Group, Guarantors Guarantor Eliminations Consolidated Inc. ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Cash flows from operating activities: Net income........................................... $5,376 $16,011 $1,770 ($17,781) $5,376 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Undistributed income of subsidiaries............ (17,781) --- --- 17,781 --- Depreciation and amortization................... 647 3,510 1,178 --- 5,335 (Gains) losses on store closings and sales...... 90 (72) 2 --- 20 Deferred tax provision.......................... 98 --- --- --- 98 Change in assets and liabilities (net of effect of Acquisitions): (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable.............................. (542) 1,945 (536) 1,210 2,077 (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses other assets............................ (396) (75) 10 --- (461) Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses........................ 3,073 644 5,307 (1,210) 7,814 ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (9,435) 21,963 7,731 --- 20,259 Cash flows from investing activities: Gross proceeds from sale of fixed assets........ --- 202 --- --- 202 Additions to properties and equipment........... (272) (1,088) (338) --- (1,698) Acquisitions, net of cash acquired.............. --- (399) (1,352) --- (1,751) Net decrease in due from affiliates............. 22,823 --- --- (22,823) --- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities........................................... 22,551 (1,285) (1,690) (22,823) (3,247) Cash flows from financing activities: Payments on subordinated notes payable.......... (120) (12) --- --- (132) Net decrease in revolving credit facilities..... (11,733) --- (454) --- (12,187) Payment of debt issuance costs.................. (56) --- --- --- (56) Payments on financed insurance premiums......... (229) --- --- --- (229) Net decrease in due to parent and affiliates.... --- (19,267) (3,556) 22,823 --- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Net cash used in financing activities............... (12,138) (19,279) (4,010) 22,823 (12,604) Effect of exchange rate on cash...................... --- --- (261) --- (261) ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Net increase in cash and cash equivalents............ 978 1,399 1,770 --- 4,147 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period..... 3 44,060 11,142 --- 55,205 =========== =========== ============ ============ ============ Cash and cash equivalents at end of period........... $981 $45,459 $12,912 $--- $59,352 =========== =========== ============ ============ ============
11 DOLLAR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D) 4. STORE CLOSINGS AND SALES During the nine month period ended March 31, 1998, the Company sold all of its stores in Michigan and sold or closed five locations in southern California whose primary business was to provide services for the distribution of public assistance benefits under contracts with state and local municipalities. As a result of declining caseloads and increasing costs, the Company determined that these locations could not provide acceptable levels of profitability. Included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, are revenues of $437,000 and $1,924,000 respectively, and store expenses of $483,000 and $1,900,000 respectively, related to these stores. The gain recognized in the nine months ended March 31, 1998 related to the sale and closure of these stores was not material. 12 SUPPLEMENTAL STATISTICAL DATA March 31, COMPANY OPERATING DATA: 1998 1997 ---- ---- Stores in operation: Company-Owned............... 352 329 Franchised Stores........... 70 110 -- --- Total.......................... 422 439 === === - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended March 31, March 31, ---------------------------- ---------------------------- OPERATING DATA: 1998 1997 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- ---- Face amount of checks cashed (in millions)......... $ 587 $ 546 $ 1,720 $ 1,310 Face amount of average check....................... $ 289 $ 310 $ 277 $ 292 Face amount of average check (excluding Canada).... $ 301 $ 320 $ 285 $ 296 $ 9.30 $ 8.74 $ 8.49 $ 7.83 Average fee per check.............................. 2,030 1,759 6,200 4,481 Number of checks cashed (in thousands)............. $ 11,570 $ 6,433 $ 24,424 $ 13,277 Adjusted EBITDA1 38.4% 26.8% 29.4% 23.3% Adjusted EBITDA Margin1............................
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended March 31, March 31, --------------------- ------------------- COLLECTIONS DATA: 1998 1997 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- ---- Face amount of returned checks (in thousands)... $3,325 $2,647 $10,315 $6,655 Collections (in thousands)...................... 2,550 1,840 7,378 4,450 ----- ----- ----- ----- Net write-offs (in thousands)................... $775 $ 807 $2,937 $2,205 ==== ====== ====== ====== Collections as a percentage of returned checks.............................. 76.7 69.5%% 71.5% 66.9 Net write-offs as a percentage of check cashing revenues....................... 4.1 5.3%% 5.6% 6.3 Net write-offs as a percentage of the face amount of checks cashed................. 0.1 0.1%% 0.2% 0.2
- -------- 1 Adjusted EBITDA is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, noncash charges to earnings associated with foreign currency translations, and loss on store closings and sales. Adjusted EBITDA does not represent cash flows as defined by generally accepted accounting principles and does not necessarily indicate that cash flows are sufficient to fund all of the Company's cash needs. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income (loss), cash flows from operating activities, or other measures of liquidity determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Adjusted EBITDA margin represents Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues. Management believes that these ratios should be reviewed by prospective investors because the Company uses them as one means of analyzing its ability to service its debt, the Company's lenders use them for the purpose of analyzing the Company's performance with respect to the Company's new revolving credit facility and the Indenture, and the Company understands that they are used by certain investors as one measure of a company's historical ability to service its debt. Not all companies calculate EBITDA in the same fashion and therefore these ratios as presented may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. 13 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS GENERAL The Company is a consumer financial services company operating the second largest check cashing store network in the United States and the largest such network in Canada. The Company provides a diverse range of consumer financial products and services primarily consisting of check cashing, money orders, money transfers, bill payment and distribution of public assistance benefits. The Company, in its opinion, has included all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of its financial position at March 31, 1998 and the results of operations for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997. The results for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1998 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full fiscal year. The Company's revenues from government services decreased for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1998 as compared to the three and nine months ended March 31, 1997. The Company expects that its revenues from the distribution of public assistance benefits will continue to decline due to a number of factors. A number of state and local governmental agencies have initiated processes to install electronic benefits transfer systems designed to disburse public assistance benefits directly to individuals (sometimes referred to as "EBT" systems). The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania initiated the implementation of an electronic benefit transfer system in January 1998 and, based on communication with the Commonwealth, implementation is expected to be substantially completed by June 30, 1998. Upon completion, this plan would result in the termination of all of the Company's contracts with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. During the quarter ended March 31, 1998, the Company signed an agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which provides for the payment of $2.5 million to compensate the Company for the decline in transactional revenues during the implementation period. The Company will recognize the payment during the EBT implementation period and has recognized $1.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 1998. Management believes the installation of such systems will not have a material adverse affect on the Company's results of operations or financial condition. The Company intends to operate many of these locations as stand-alone check cashing sites. The Company's contracts with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania contributed 7.5% and 7.6% respectively of consolidated gross revenues for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively and 6.8% and 9.7% of consolidated gross revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. ACQUISITIONS The Company completed six major acquisitions during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997: AnyKind Check Cashing Centers On August 8, 1996, the Company purchased all of the outstanding capital stock of AnyKind Check Cashing Centers, Inc. ("AnyKind") for an aggregate purchase price of $31.0 million plus initial working capital of approximately $6.0 million. AnyKind operated 63 check cashing stores in seven states and the District of Columbia and had revenues for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 1996 of $22.7 million. ABC Check Cashing Inc. On August 28, 1996, the Company purchased certain assets and liabilities of ABC Check Cashing Inc. ("ABC") for a purchase price of $6.0 million plus initial working capital of approximately $1.5 million. ABC operated 15 check cashing stores in Cleveland, Ohio and had revenues for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 1996 of $4.8 million. National Money Mart, Inc. On November 15, 1996, the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of National Money Mart, Inc. ("Money Mart") for approximately $17.7 million (of which approximately $500,000 was in the form of Holdings common stock ("Holdings Common Stock")) plus initial working capital of 14 approximately $900,000. Money Mart owns 36 check cashing stores and franchises 107 check cashing stores, all of which operate in Canada under the "Money Mart" name, and had revenues for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 1996 of $9.4 million. Cash-N-Dash Check Cashing, Inc. On November 15, 1996, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Cash-N-Dash Check Cashing, Inc. ("Cash-N-Dash") for approximately $7.3 million (of which approximately $500,000 was in the form of Holdings Common Stock) which includes a revenue-based earn-out of up to $750,000 payable over four years. Cash-N-Dash operated 32 check cashing stores in northern California under the "Cash-N-Dash" name and had revenues for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 1996 of $6.2 million. C&C Check Cashing, Inc. On November 22, 1996, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of C&C Check Cashing, Inc. ("C&C") for approximately $3.8 million which includes a revenue-based earn-out of up to $300,000 payable over three years, plus initial working capital of approximately $500,000. C&C operated 22 check cashing stores in northern California under the "C&C Check Cashing" name and had revenues for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 1996 of $4.8 million. Canadian Capital Corporation On April 18, 1997, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of a company which owned all of the operating assets of Canadian Capital Corporation ("Canadian Capital") for approximately $13.3 million plus initial working capital of $1.8 million. Canadian Capital was the largest Money Mart franchisee and operated 43 check cashing retail stores in Ontario, Canada under the name "Money Mart", and had revenues for the twelve month period ended June 30, 1996 of $11.0 million. The comparability of the historical financial data and the comparisons in Management's Discussion and Analysis is significantly impacted by the timing of the acquisitions described above (collectively, the "Acquisitions"). All of the Acquisitions have been accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Therefore, the historical results of operations include the revenues and expenses of all of the acquired companies since their respective dates of acquisition. 15 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS REVENUE ANALYSIS
Three Months Ended March 31, Nine Months Ended March 31, - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Percentage of (Percentage of ($ in thousands) Total Revenue) ($ in thousands) Total Revenue) ------------------------ ---------------------- ----------------------- ------------------------ 1998 1997 1998 1997 1998 1997 1998 1997 ---------- ---------- --------- --------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Check Cashing $18,879 $15,369 62.6% 64.1% $52,612 $35,079 63.3% 61.7% Government Services 4,015 4,302 13.3 17.9 11,454 11,853 13.8 20.8 Other Revenue 7,260 4,306 24.1 18.0 19,093 9,939 22.9 17.5 ---------- ---------- --------- --------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- Total Revenue $30,154 $23,977 100.0% 100.0% $83,159 $56,871 100.0% 100.0% ========== ========== ========= ========= =========== ========== ========== ==========
QUARTER COMPARISONS Total revenues were $30.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 1998 compared to $24.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997, an increase of $6.2 million or 25.8%. The Acquisitions accounted for an increase of $3.1 million. Comparable retail store sales at those locations owned by the Company for the entire period increased $3.1 million or 14.5%. Check cashing revenue increased 9.1% and other revenues increased 49.0%, primarily as a result of increased revenues from the Cash `Til Payday loan product. Partially offsetting these increases, however, was a 9.6% decline in revenues from government services resulting from a decrease in the volume of benefits distributed by the Company. Government services revenues accounted for 13.3% of total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 1998, a decrease from 17.9% of total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 1997. NINE MONTH COMPARISONS Total revenues were $83.2 million for the nine months ended March 31, 1998 compared to $56.9 million for the nine months ended March 31, 1997, an increase of $26.3 million or 46.2%. The Acquisitions accounted for an increase of $24.1 million. Comparable retail store sales at those locations owned by the Company for the entire period increased $3.6 million or 14.7%. Check cashing revenue increased 13.8% and other revenues increased 47.5%, primarily as a result of increased revenues from the Cash `Til Payday loan product. Partially offsetting these increases, however, was a $0.4 million or 7.1% decline in revenues from government services due to a decline in the volume of benefits distributed by the Company. 16 STORE AND REGIONAL EXPENSE ANALYSIS
Three Months Ended March 31, Nine Months Ended March 31, - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Percentage of (Percentage of ($ in thousands) total revenue) ($ in thousands) total revenue) ------------------ ---------------- --------------- -------------- 1998 1997 1998 1997 1998 1997 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Salaries and benefits... $8,466 $7,402 28.1% 30.9% $25,190 $18,576 30.3% 32.7% Occupancy............... 2,386 2,218 7.9 9.2 7,295 5,535 8.8 9.7 Depreciation............ 450 421 1.5 1.8 1,335 991 1.6 1.7 Other................... 5,098 5,789 16.9 24.1 18,014 14,332 21.6 25.2 ------ ------ ---- ------ ------- ------- ------ ----- Total store and regional expenses............. $16,400 $15,830 54.4% 66.0% $51,834 $39,434 62.3% 69.3% ======= ====== ===== ======= ======= ======== ======= =======
QUARTER COMPARISONS Store and regional expenses were $16.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 1998 compared to $15.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997, an increase of $0.6 million or 3.8%. The Acquisitions accounted for an increase of $1.9 million while stores closed or sold during the period accounted for a decrease of $1.0 million. Total store and regional expenses for the three months ended March 31, 1998 declined to 54.4% of total revenue compared to 66.0% of total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 1997 due to an improvement in store level profitability. NINE MONTH COMPARISONS For the nine months ended March 31, 1998, store and regional expenses were $51.8 million compared to $39.4 million for the nine months ended March 31, 1998, an increase of $12.4 million or 31.5%. The Acquisitions accounted for an increase of $12.1 million. A continued improvement in store level profitability has resulted in a decrease in total store and regional expenses as a percentage of total revenue from 69.3% for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 to 62.3% for the same period in 1998. 17
OTHER EXPENSE ANALYSIS Three Months Ended March 31, Nine Months Ended March 31, - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands) (Percentage of ($ in thousands) (Percentage of revenues) revenues) ------------------- --------------------- -------------------- ------------------- 1998 1997 1998 1997 1998 1997 1998 1997 -------- --------- --------- -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- Corporate expenses...... $2,612 $2,137 8.7% 8.9% $8,263 5,160 9.9% 9.1% Loss on store closings and sales............ 30 25 0.1 0.1 20 32 n/a 0.1 Other depreciation and amortization 1,184 1,153 3.9 4.8 3,576 2,743 4.3 4.8 Interest expense......... 3,203 3,123 10.6 13.0 9,595 6,829 11.5 12.0 Income taxes........... 2,751 1,387 9.1 5.8 4,495 2,003 5.4 3.5
QUARTER COMPARISONS Corporate Expense Corporate expenses were $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 1998 compared to $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997, an increase of $0.5 million or 23.8%. This increase resulted from the additional corporate costs, primarily salaries and benefits, associated with the establishment of a national collections department and the Acquisitions completed during fiscal 1996 and 1997. Additional costs have been incurred as a result of the implementation of various strategic initiatives including full roll-out of the Cash `Til Payday loan product and the opening of Loan Mart stores in the Seattle market, which offer only Cash `Til Payday unsecured short-term loans. Other Depreciation and Amortization Other depreciation and amortization expenses was unchanged at $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and March 31, 1997. Interest Expense Interest expense was $3.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 1998 compared to $3.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997, an increase of $0.1 million or 3.2%. This increase was primarily attributable to increased average outstanding indebtedness used to finance the Acquisitions. Income Taxes The provision for income taxes was $2.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 1998 compared to $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997, an increase of $1.4 million. The Company's effective tax rate is significantly greater than the federal statutory rate of 34% due to non-deductible goodwill amortization, state taxes and foreign taxes. 18 NINE MONTH COMPARISONS Corporate Expense Corporate expenses were $8.3 million for the nine months ended March 31, 1998 compared to $5.2 million for the nine months ended March 31, 1997, an increase of $3.1 million or 59.6%. This increase resulted from the additional corporate costs, primarily salaries and benefits associated with the establishment of a national collections department and the Acquisitions completed during fiscal 1996 and 1997. Additional costs have been incurred as a result of the implementation of various strategic initiatives including full roll-out of the Cash `Til Payday loan product and the opening of Loan Mart stores in the Seattle market, which offer only Cash `Til Payday unsecured short-term loans. Loss on Store Closings and Sales During the nine months ended March 31, 1998 the Company sold all of its stores in Michigan and sold or closed five locations in southern California whose primary business was to provide services for the distribution of public assistance benefits under contracts with state and local municipalities. The gain recognized in the nine months ended March 31, 1998 related to the sale and closure of these stores was not material Other Depreciation and Amortization Other depreciation and amortization expenses increased $0.9 million or 33.3% during the period, from $2.7 million for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 to $3.6 million for the nine months ended March 31, 1998. This increase was primarily attributable to the amortization expense associated with the goodwill and other intangibles recorded as part of the Acquisitions. Interest Expense Interest expense of $9.6 million for the nine months ended March 31, 1998 represented an increase of $2.8 million, or 41.2% over the comparable period in 1997. This increase was primarily attributable to the increased average outstanding indebtedness used to finance the Acquisitions. Income Taxes Income taxes expense was $4.5 million for the nine months ended March 31, 1998, an increase of $2.5 million over the same period in 1997. The Company's effective tax rate was 45.5% and 36.0% for the nine months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively, and is significantly greater than the federal statutory rate of 34% due to non-deductible goodwill amortization, state taxes and foreign taxes. 19 CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION Cash balances and the revolving credit facility balance fluctuate significantly as a result of seasonal, monthly and day-to-day requirements for funding check cashing and other operating activities. For the nine months ended March 31, 1998, cash increased by $4.7 million and the revolving credit facility balance decreased by $12.2 million due to cash generated from operations of $20.3 million. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES In November 1996, the Company raised approximately $110 million of gross proceeds by issuing 10 7/8% Senior Notes due in November 2006 (the "Notes"). The Notes require semi-annual cash interest payments due in November and May. Simultaneously with the offering of the Notes (the "Offering"), the Company entered into a revolving credit facility (the "New Revolving Credit Facility") which allows borrowings in an amount not to exceed the lesser of $25.0 million or a borrowing base as set forth in the new revolving credit facility agreement. The Offering generated gross proceeds of $110.0 million which were used to repay all of the Company's existing indebtedness (including indebtedness incurred to finance the August 1996 acquisitions of Any Kind and ABC), and to fund the November 1996 acquisitions of Money Mart, Cash-N-Dash and C&C and to pay fees and expenses. The remaining proceeds from the Offering were used to fund the April 1997 acquisition of Canadian Capital Corporation. Availability under the New Revolving Credit Facility is subject to certain restrictions. There were no borrowings outstanding under the New Credit Facility as of March 31, 1998. The New Revolving Credit Facility and the indenture governing the Notes contain certain covenants and restrictions relating to, among other things, future acquisitions, dividend payments, maintenance of certain financial ratios and the incurrence of additional indebtedness. In connection with the Money Mart acquisition in November 1996, the Company established an overdraft credit facility to fund peak working capital needs for its Canadian operation, which provides for borrowings up to $5.0 million. The Company's principal sources of cash are from operations, borrowings under its credit facilities and sales of Holdings' Common Stock. The Company anticipates its principal uses of cash will be to provide working capital, finance capital expenditures, meet debt service requirements and finance acquisitions. For the nine months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, the Company had net cash provided by operating activities of $20.3 million and $10.0 million, respectively, which cash was used for purchases of property and equipment related to existing stores, recently acquired stores, investments in technology, and acquisitions. The Company's total budgeted capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions, are currently anticipated to aggregate approximately $2.5 million during its fiscal year ending June 30, 1998. As of March 31, 1998, the Company had made capital expenditures of $1.7 million. The actual amount of capital expenditures will depend in part upon the number of new stores acquired and the number of stores remodeled. In addition, the Company intends to spend up to $2.0 million over the next two years to purchase the equipment necessary to implement a point-of-sale system. The Company is highly leveraged and borrowings under the New Revolving Credit Facility will increase the Company's debt service requirements. Management believes that, based on current levels of operations and anticipated improvements in operating results, cash flows from operations and borrowings available under the New Revolving Credit Facility will enable the Company to fund its liquidity and capital expenditure requirements for the foreseeable future, including scheduled payments of interest on the Notes and payment of interest and principal on the Company's other indebtedness. The Company's belief that it will be able to fund its liquidity and capital expenditure requirements for the foreseeable future is based upon the historical growth rate of the Company, including the operations acquired in the Acquisitions, and the anticipated benefits resulting from operating efficiencies due to the Acquisitions. Additional revenue growth is expected to be generated by increased check cashing revenues (consistent with historical growth), and an expansion of the Company's Cash `Til Payday Loan Program. The Company also expects operating expenses to increase, although the rate of increase is expected to be less than the rate of revenue growth. Furthermore, the Company does not believe that additional acquisitions or expansion are necessary in order for it to be able to cover its fixed charges, including debt service. As a result of the foregoing assumptions, which the Company believes to be reasonable, the Company expects to be able to fund its liquidity and capital expenditure requirements for the 20 foreseeable future, including scheduled payments on the Notes and payments of interest and principal on other indebtedness. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company's business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations or that future borrowings will be available under the New Revolving Credit Facility in an amount sufficient to enable the Company to service its indebtedness, including the Notes, or to make anticipated capital expenditures. It may be necessary for the Company to refinance all or a portion of the principal of the Notes on or prior to maturity, under certain circumstances, but there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to effect such refinancing on commercially reasonable terms or at all. IMPACT OF INFLATION The Company believes that the results of its operations are not dependent upon the levels of inflation. SEASONALITY AND QUARTERLY FLUCTUATIONS The Company's business is seasonal due to the impact of tax-related services, including cashing tax refund checks. Historically, the Company has generally experienced its highest revenues and earnings during its third fiscal quarter ending March 31 when revenues from these tax-related services peak. Due to the seasonality of the Company's business, therefore, results of operations for any fiscal quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full fiscal year. In addition to seasonal fluctuations, quarterly results of operations depend significantly upon the timing and amount of revenues and expenses associated with acquisitions and the addition of new stores. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS The Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and For Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of" for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997. The adoption of this standard has not had a material impact on the Company's financial statements. The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") has issued Statement No. 129, "Disclosure of Information about Capital Structure," which is applicable to all companies. Statement No. 129 consolidates the existing guidance in authoritative literature relating to a company's capital structure. The Statement is effective for financial statements for periods ending after December 15, 1997. The Company does not believe the adoption of this standard will have any impact on the Company's financial statements. In June 1997, the FASB issued Statement No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income," and Statement No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information." Both Statements become effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 1997 with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the effects these Statements will have on its financial statements and disclosures. The Statements are expected to have no effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position, capital resources, or liquidity. 21 IMPACT OF YEAR 2000 The Year 2000 Issue is the result of computer programs being written using two digits rather than four to define the applicable year. Any of the Company's computer programs that have time-sensitive software may recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000. This could result in a system failure or miscalculations causing disruptions of operations, including, among other things, a temporary inability to process transactions or engage in similar normal business activities. The Company has evaluated all tools, resources, databases, operating systems, and appropriate hardware used by the Company and its subsidiaries. As a result, management has defined what it believes to be the appropriate structure to execute all necessary Year 2000 projects which include, but are not limited to, improvements, replacement applications and conversions. The Company's store operations, which includes its point-of-sale system, will not be significantly affected by the Year 2000 Issue, however, the Company has identified external systems that are currently not Year 2000 compliant and has initiated communication with the vendors of such systems regarding their plans to remedy the Year 2000 issues. Although the Company believes these vendors will conform on a timely basis, there can be no guarantee that the systems of other companies on which the Company's systems rely will be converted in a timely manner and would not have an adverse effect on the Company's systems. The Company expects the Year 2000 projects to be complete by early 1999 and does not expect the costs to be material. The Company does not expect the projects to have a significant effect on operations. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This report may contain certain forward-looking statements regarding the Company's expected performance for future periods, and actual results for such periods may materially differ. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including risks of changing market conditions in the overall economy and the industry, consumer demand, the success of the Company's acquisition strategy and other factors detailed from time to time in the Company's annual and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 22 ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Not Applicable. 23 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS See Item 3. Legal Proceedings in the Company's audited financial statements in its Annual Report of Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997. ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES Not Applicable ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES Not Applicable ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS Not Applicable ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION Not Applicable ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) Exhibits 27.1 Financial Data Schedule (b) Reports on Form 8-K None 24 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. DOLLAR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. Dated: May 14, 1998 *By: /s/ Richard S. Dorfman ------------------------------- Name: Richard S. Dorfman Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, (principal financial and * The signatory hereto is the principal financial and chief accounting officer and has been duly authorized to sign on behalf of the registrant. EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- Exhibit No. Description - ---------- ----------- 27.1 Financial Data Schedule EX-27 2 FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE
5 This Schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the financial statements contained in the body of the accompanying Form 10-Q and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements. 1,000 9-MOS JUN-30-1997 MAR-31-1997 59,352 0 6,031 0 0 67,477 13,144 5,180 186,089 27,296 115,769 0 0 0 43,024 186,089 0 83,159 0 60,097 3,596 0 9,595 9,871 4,495 5,376 0 0 0 5,376 0 0
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