UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2002
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For the transition period from ________________________ to _____________________
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Commission file number 011230
Regis Corporation
(952)947-7777
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.Yes x No o
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock as of November 4, 2002:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGIS CORPORATION
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATIONItem 1. Financial Statements
REGIS CORPORATIONCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETas of September 30, 2002 and June 30, 2002(Dollars in thousands, except par value)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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REGIS CORPORATIONCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)for the three months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
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REGIS CORPORATIONCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)for the three months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001(Dollars in thousands)
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REGIS CORPORATIONNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(Unaudited)
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* Includes franchise revenues less franchise direct costs.
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REVIEW REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Shareholders and Directors of Regis Corporation:
We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Regis Corporation as of September 30, 2002, and the related consolidated statements of operations and of cash flows for the three month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management.
We conducted our reviews in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We previously audited in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2002, and the related consolidated statements of operations, of changes in shareholders equity and of cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein), and in our report dated August 27, 2002, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheet information as of June 30, 2002, is fairly stated, in all material respects in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
Minneapolis, MinnesotaOctober 29, 2002
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Item 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OFFINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Summary
Regis Corporation (the Company), based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the worlds largest owner, operator, franchisor and acquirer of hair and retail product salons. The Regis worldwide operations include 9,138 salons at September 30, 2002 operating in two reportable operating segments: domestic and international. Each of the Companys concepts have generally similar products and services. The Company is organized to manage its operations based on geographical location. The Companys domestic segment includes 7,056 salons, including 2,207 franchised salons, operating in North America primarily under the trade names of Regis Salons, MasterCuts, Trade Secret, SmartStyle, Supercuts and Cost Cutters. The Companys international operations include 2,082 salons, including 1,696 franchised salons, located throughout Europe, primarily in the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Spain. The Company has over 43,000 employees worldwide.
First quarter fiscal 2003 revenues grew to a record $399.2 million, including franchise revenues of $25.9 million, a 14.2 percent increase over the first quarter of fiscal 2002.
Operating income in first quarter of fiscal 2003 increased to $36.3 million, a 20.5 percent increase over the corresponding period of fiscal 2002.
Net income in the first quarter of fiscal 2003 increased to $19.7 million, or $.44 per diluted share, a net income and earnings per share increase of 28.4 and 22.2 percent, respectively, from first quarter fiscal 2002.
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Results of Operations
The following table sets forth for the periods indicated certain information derived from the Companys Consolidated Statement of Operations expressed as a percent of revenues. The percentages are computed as a percent of total Company revenues, except as noted.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management bases these estimates on historical experience and other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. However, actual results could differ from these estimates.
Management believes the Companys critical accounting policies and areas that require more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its Consolidated Financial Statements to be:
Depreciation and amortization are recognized using the straight-line method over the long-lived assets estimated useful lives. The Company estimates useful lives based on historical data and industry trends. The Company periodically reassesses the estimated useful lives of its long-lived and intangible assets. Changes to estimated useful lives would impact the amount of depreciation and amortization expense recorded in earnings and potentially the need to record an impairment charge.
The Company reviews long-lived and intangible assets, including goodwill, for impairment annually, or at any time events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be fully recoverable. For long-lived assets and amortizable intangible assets, an impairment is evaluated based on the sum of undiscounted estimated future cash flows expected to result from use of the assets compared to its carrying value. The Company generally considers its brands to be reporting units when it tests for goodwill impairment because that is where the Company believes goodwill naturally resides. If an impairment were to be recognized, the carrying value of the impaired asset would be reduced to its fair value based on discounted estimated future cash flows. For goodwill, an impairment is evaluated based on the fair value of the concept to which the goodwill relates.
The Company makes numerous acquisitions that are recorded using the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the purchase prices are allocated to assets acquired, including intangible assets, and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the dates of acquisition. Fair value is estimated based on the amount for which the asset or liability could be bought or sold in a current transaction between willing parties.
In the normal course of business, the Company must make continuing estimates of potential future loss accruals related to legal, tax, self-insurance accruals and uncollectible accounts. These accruals require the use of managements judgment on the outcome of various issues. Managements estimates for these items are based on the best available evidence, but due to changes in facts and circumstances, the ultimate outcomes of these accruals could be different than management estimates.
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On an interim basis, product costs are determined by applying an estimated gross profit margin to product revenues. The estimated gross profit margins are based primarily on historical factors. Management also incorporates into the margin its best estimate of the current product mix impact. On a semi-annual basis, the Company performs physical inventories and adjusts product costs to actual as determined under the lower of cost or market determined on a weighted average basis, which approximates the first-in, first-out method, and updates its gross profit margins accordingly.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RevenuesRevenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2003 grew to a record $399.2 million, an increase of $49.6 million or 14.2 percent, over the same period in fiscal 2002. Approximately 58 percent of this increase was attributable to salon acquisitions and 32 percent to new salon construction, with the remaining increase primarily due to revenue growth from International operations. Mall and strip center based domestic salons, all associated with operations in the United States and Canada (domestic salons), accounted for $35.9 million of the increase in total revenues, while franchise revenues increased $10.4 million, primarily due to International operations, and revenue from company-owned International operations increased $3.3 million.
Revenues by concept for the quarters ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 were as follows:
Included in the table above, primarily as part of Strip Center Salons during the first quarter of both fiscal 2003 and 2002, as well as International during the first quarter of fiscal 2003, are franchise revenues of $25.9 and $15.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2003 and 2002, same-store sales from all domestic company-owned salons open more than 12 months increased 1.0 and 3.2 percent, respectively. Same-store sales increases achieved during the first quarter of fiscal 2003 were driven primarily by a shift in the mix of service sales toward higher priced salon services, such as hair color and waxing services, as well as increased product sales. Same-store sales increases during the first three months of fiscal 2003 were lower than the corresponding quarter of the prior fiscal year primarily due to the strength of product promotions in July and August of fiscal 2002 and an overall decline in the state of the economy as compared to the first three months of fiscal 2002.
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System-wide sales, inclusive of non-consolidated sales generated from franchisee salons, increased to $694.0 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2003, representing an increase of 35.2 percent over the same period last year. The increase in system-wide sales during the first three months of fiscal 2003 was primarily the result of salons added to the system through acquisitions, as well as net salon openings. System-wide same-store sales increased 1.5 and 3.8 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 2003 and 2002, respectively. A total of 34.5 and 30.1 million customers were served system-wide in the first quarter of fiscal 2003 and 2002, respectively. The increase in total customers was primarily the result of additional salons added to the system.
Service Revenues. Service revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2003 grew to $263.1 million, an increase of $29.5 million or 12.6 percent, over the same period in fiscal 2002. The increase in service revenues was primarily a result of acquisitions and new salon construction.
Product Revenues. Product revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2003 grew to $110.3 million, an increase of $9.7 million, or 9.7 percent, over the same period in fiscal 2002. This increase continues a trend of escalating product revenues due to strong product same-store sales growth, a reflection of the continuous focus on product awareness, training and acceptance of national label merchandise. As a percent of company-owned revenues, product sales fell 60 basis points as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2002 due to the strength of product promotions in July and August of fiscal 2002.
Franchise Revenues. Franchise revenues, including royalties and initial franchise fees from franchisees, and product and equipment sales made by the Company to franchisees, increased to $25.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2003, compared to $15.5 million for the corresponding period of fiscal 2002. The increase in franchise revenues was primarily the result of increased franchise royalties and fees related to the recently acquired European franchise companies, Groupe Gerard Glemain (GGG) and Jean Louis David (JLD), as well as increased sales of product to franchisee salons.
Cost of RevenueThe aggregate cost of service and product revenues for company-owned salons in the first quarter of fiscal 2003 was $204.3 million compared to $185.9 million in the same period in fiscal 2002. The resulting combined gross margin percentage for the first quarter of fiscal 2003 improved 90 basis points to 45.3 percent of company-owned revenues.
Service margins improved 70 basis points in the first quarter of fiscal 2003 to 43.9 percent of company-owned revenues. This improvement was primarily due to initiatives that resulted in lower payroll and payroll related costs as compared to the corresponding period of fiscal 2002.
Product margins improved 160 basis points to 48.6 percent of company-owned revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2003. This improvement was primarily the result of improved purchasing power, enabling the Company to buy retail product from vendors at lower prices, as well as a continuing shift in the mix of sales towards products with higher profit margins.
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Direct SalonThis expense category includes direct costs associated with salon operations such as salon advertising, insurance, telephone, utilities and janitorial costs. For the first quarter of fiscal 2003, direct salon expense of $35.4 million increased to 9.5 percent of company-owned revenues from 9.3 percent in the same period a year ago. The 20 basis point increase as a percent of company-owned revenues was primarily the result of higher workers compensation costs.
RentRent expense during the first quarter of fiscal 2003 was $53.8 million, compared to $47.2 million in the same period of fiscal 2002. Rent expense increased 30 basis points as a percentage of company-owned revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2003 primarily due to higher minimum rents related to acquired salons operating under the Regis and Strip Center Salon concepts. Additionally, common area costs continued to increase due to landlords in regional malls passing on increased insurance, utility and maintenance costs to their tenants.
Depreciation Salon LevelDepreciation expense at the salon level remained consistent as a percent of company-owned revenues at 3.4 percent during the first quarter of fiscal 2003 as compared to the corresponding period of fiscal 2002.
Direct Salon ContributionFor reasons previously discussed, direct salon contribution, representing company-owned salon revenues less associated operating expenses, increased in the first quarter of fiscal 2003 to $67.1 million, compared to $58.7 million during the same period of fiscal 2002. As a percent of sales, direct salon contribution improved 40 basis points to 18.0 percent of company-owned revenues during the first three months of fiscal 2003.
Franchise Direct Costs, Including Product and EquipmentFranchise direct costs include all direct costs related to franchise salons, such as the cost of products and equipment sold to franchisees and direct costs incurred at the Home Office and in Europe to support franchising activities. Franchise direct costs increased to $13.8 million, or 53.3 percent of franchise revenues, during the period ended September 30, 2002. The increase was primarily related to additional support costs associated with the recently acquired European franchise companies, GGG and JLD. Additionally, growth in the sale of retail product to franchisees contributed to the overall dollar increase.
Corporate and Franchise Support CostsExpenses in this category include field supervision (payroll, related taxes and travel) and Home Office administration costs (such as warehousing, salaries, occupancy costs and professional fees). Corporate and franchise support costs (CFSC) were $39.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2003, compared to $35.3 million in the same period in fiscal 2002. As a percent of total revenues, CFSC decreased ten basis points for the three months ended September 30, 2002 to 10.0 percent. This improvement was primarily due to duplicative costs incurred during the first half of fiscal 2002 associated with operating three distribution centers, prior to closing the Companys Minneapolis distribution center in December 2001.
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Depreciation and Amortization CorporateCorporate depreciation and amortization remained consistent at 0.7 percent of total revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2003 and 2002.
Operating IncomeOperating income in the first quarter of fiscal 2003 improved to $36.3 million, or 9.1 percent of total revenues, an increase of 20.5 percent, or 50 basis points, over the same period in fiscal 2002.
InterestInterest expense in the first quarter of fiscal 2003 increased $363,000 to $5.1 million. As a percent of total revenues, interest expense improved ten basis points to 1.3 percent primarily due to a reduction in interest rates on the Companys variable rate debt.
Income TaxesThe Companys effective income tax rate for the first three months of fiscal 2002 was 37.5 percent, compared to 39.7 percent in the first three months of fiscal 2002. The improvement in the fiscal 2003 effective rate was primarily due to the GGG and JLD French tax structures and the successful resolution of certain tax matters related to previous periods, as well as tax savings resulting from certain tax strategies adopted late in fiscal 2002. Management expects the underlying effective tax rate for all of fiscal 2003 to be approximately 38.3 percent.
Net IncomeNet income in the first quarter of fiscal 2003 grew to $19.7 million, or $.44 per diluted share, compared to $15.4 million, or $.36 per diluted share in the same period in fiscal 2002. The increase in earnings per diluted share primarily resulted from sales increases and improved gross margins.
Effects of InflationThe Company primarily compensates its Regis Salon and International salon employees with percentage commissions based on the sales they generate, thereby enabling salon payroll expense as a percent of revenues to remain relatively constant. Accordingly, this provides the Company certain protection against inflationary increases as payroll expense and related benefits (the Companys major expense components) are, with respect to these divisions, variable costs of sales. The Company does not believe inflation, due to its low rate, has had a significant impact on the results of operations associated with hourly paid hairstylists for the remainder of its mall-based and strip center salons.
Recent Accounting PronouncementsRecent accounting pronouncements are discussed in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCESCustomers pay for salon services and merchandise in cash at the time of sale, which reduces the Companys working capital requirements. Net cash provided by operating activities for the first three months of fiscal 2003 decreased to $29.2 million compared to $36.2 million during the same period in fiscal 2002. Although operating performance improved, the decline in net cash provided by operations was primarily due to increased inventory levels due to the timing of purchases and sales.
Capital Expenditures and AcquisitionsDuring the first three months of fiscal 2003, the Company had worldwide capital expenditures of $17.1 million, of which $1.0 million related to acquisitions. The Company constructed 109 new corporate salons in the first quarter of fiscal 2003, including 14 new Regis Salons, 12 new MasterCuts salons, 10 new Trade Secret salons, 50 new SmartStyle salons, 18 new Strip Center Salons and 5 new International salons, and completed 59 major remodeling projects. All capital expenditures during the first three months of fiscal 2003 were funded by the Companys operations and borrowings under its revolving credit facility.
The Company anticipates its worldwide salon development program for fiscal 2003 will include approximately 435 new company-owned salons, 300 to 350 new franchised salons, 175 major remodeling and conversion projects and 400 to 500 acquired salons. It is expected that expenditures for these development activities will be approximately $140 to $155 million, of which $75 million is allocated to new salon construction and remodeling and conversions.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial CommitmentsThere have been no significant changes in unconditional purchase obligations, significant other commercial commitments such as commitments under lines of credit, standby letters of credit or standby repurchase obligations or other commercial commitments since June 30, 2002.
The Company is in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of its credit agreements and indentures. Additionally, the credit agreements do not include rating triggers or subjective clauses that would accelerate maturity dates.
As a part of its salon development program, the Company continues to negotiate and enter into leases and commitments for the acquisition of equipment and leasehold improvements related to future salon locations, and continues to enter into transactions to acquire established hair care salons and businesses.
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FinancingThere were no significant financing activities during the first quarter of fiscal 2003. Derivative activities are discussed in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Management believes that cash generated from operations and amounts available under its existing debt facilities will be sufficient to fund its anticipated capital expenditures, acquisitions and required debt repayments for the foreseeable future.
The Company operates in international markets and translates the financial statements of its international subsidiaries to U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes, and accordingly is subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
DividendsDuring the first three months of fiscal 2003, the Company paid dividends totaling $1.3 million, or $.03 per share. On November 5, 2002, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a $.03 per share quarterly dividend payable on December 3, 2002 to shareholders of record on November 19, 2002.
OutlookRegis Corporation is the worlds largest owner, operator, franchisor and acquirer of hair and retail product salons in the $135 billion hair care industry. The 9,138 company-owned and franchised salons, which generated $694.0 million of system-wide sales in the first quarter of fiscal year 2003, are located in the United States, Canada, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Poland, Brazil and Puerto Rico.
Over the last ten years, the Company has been able to average double-digit revenue and earnings growth through its strategy of building, acquiring and franchising salons in high traffic locations throughout North America and Europe.
Eight times larger than its nearest competitor, the Company maintains just a two percent worldwide market share, signaling substantial opportunities for long-term future growth.
Near-termFor fiscal year 2003, the Company expects revenue growth of 12 to 14 percent and growth in diluted earnings per share to a range of $1.82 to $1.85, an increase of 14 to 16 percent. The Company plans to achieve this revenue growth through the combination of salon acquisitions (6.0 to 6.5 percent), new salon construction (4.0 to 5.0 percent) and same-store sales increases (2.0 to 2.5 percent). Earnings for fiscal year 2003 are also expected to benefit from the continued improvement in both service and product margins.
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Long-termThe Companys growth strategy will continue to focus on building and acquiring company-owned and operated salons in convenient locations with good visibility, strong customer traffic and appropriate trade demographics. In addition, it will continue to focus on the middle to moderately upscale market with its broad-based salon concepts.
The Company believes that the availability of real estate and quality stylists will not constrain its ability to achieve its long-term growth objectives of 10 to 14 percent revenue growth and low-to-mid teens earnings growth.
Franchising will also be a key component of the Companys future growth. Through the combination of company-owned and franchise salon growth, the Company expects to be able to strengthen its presence in existing markets as well as successfully enter new markets.
In addition to growth in salon services, the Company has been successful in growing the retail product business. During fiscal year 2002, retail product sales increased 10 percent to $110 million. Through the offering of the largest assortment of professional hair care products in the industry and superior merchandising, the Company is confident that it can continue to successfully grow its retail product business. Today, the Company estimates that it serves approximately 10 percent of the U.S. retail product market.
Maintaining financial flexibility is also a key element in continuing the Companys successful growth. With strong operating cash flow and an investment grade rating, the Company is confident that it will be able to financially support its future growth.
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SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q, as well as information included in, or incorporated by reference from, future filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission and information contained in written material, press releases and oral statements issued by or on behalf of the Company contains or may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forwardlooking statements in this document reflect managements best judgment at the time they are made, but all such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements herein. Such forward-looking statements are often identified herein by use of words including, but not limited to, may, believe, project, expect, estimate, anticipate, and plan. In addition, the following factors could affect the Companys actual results and cause such results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. These factors include competition within the personal hair care industry, which remains strong, both domestically and internationally, and price sensitivity; changes in economic condition; changes in consumer tastes and fashion trends; labor and benefit costs; legal claim; risk inherent to international development (including currency fluctuations); the continued ability of the Company and its franchisees to obtain suitable locations and financing for new salon development; governmental initiatives such as minimum wage rates, taxes and possible franchise legislation; the ability of the Company to successfully identify and acquire salons that support its growth objectives; or other factors not listed above. The ability of the Company to meet its expected revenue growth is dependent on salon acquisitions, new salon construction and same-store sales increases, all of which are affected by many of the aforementioned risks. Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect future financial results is set forth in the Companys Form 10-K and included in Form S-3 Registration Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 4, 2002.
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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The primary market risk exposure of the Company relates to changes in interest rates in connection with its debt, some of which bears interest at floating rates based on LIBOR plus an applicable borrowing margin. To a lesser extent, the Company is also exposed to foreign currency translation risk related to its net investments in its foreign subsidiaries.
As of September 30, 2002, the Company had $62.6 million of floating and $248.5 of fixed rate debt outstanding. The Company manages its interest rate risk by balancing the amount of fixed and floating rate debt. On occasion the Company uses interest rate swaps to further mitigate the risk associated with changing interest rates and to maintain its desired balances of fixed and floating rate debt. Generally, the terms of the interest rate swap agreements contain quarterly settlement dates based on the notional amounts of the swap contracts. As of September 30, 2002, the Company has entered into interest rate swap agreements covering $55.0 million of its floating rate obligations and $111.0 million of its fixed rate obligations, as discussed in Note 3 of the Registrants September 30, 2002 quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
The Company has also entered into interest rate swap agreements with a notional amount of $11.8 million to hedge its variable rate operating lease obligations and a cross currency swap with a notional amount of $21.3 million to hedge its foreign currency exposure in certain of its net investments.
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The table below presents information about the Companys debt obligations, variable lease obligations and derivative financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. For fixed rate debt obligations, the table presents principal amounts and related weighted-average interest rates by year of maturity. For variable rate obligations, the table presents principal amounts and the weighted-average interest rates as of September 30, 2002. For variable lease obligations, the table presents the maximum potential obligation under the residual value guarantee. For the Companys derivative financial instruments, the table presents notional amounts and weighted-average interest rates by expected (contractual) maturity dates. Notional amounts are used to calculate the contractual payments to be exchanged under the contract.
Expected maturity date as of September 30,
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The table below provides information about the Companys net investments in foreign operations and derivative financial instruments by functional currency and presents such information in U.S. dollar equivalents. The table summarizes the Companys exposure to foreign currency translation risk related to its net investments in its foreign subsidiaries along with its derivative financial instruments used to hedge against such exposure.
The cross currency swap derivative financial instrument expires in fiscal 2007 and at June 30, 2002, the Companys net investment in this derivative financial instrument was in a $1.8 million loss position, based on its estimated fair value.
At September 30, 2002, the Companys cash is concentrated at a limited number of financial institutions. This exposes the Company to credit risk due to the concentrations of cash at these institutions. However, the Company believes that the credit risk is mitigated due to the financial strength of the financial institutions.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
With the participation of management, the Companys chief executive officer and chief financial officer evaluated the Companys disclosure controls and procedures within 90 days of the filing date of this quarterly report (the Evaluation Date). Based upon this evaluation, the chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that material information required to be disclosed is included in the reports that it files with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
There were no significant changes in the Companys internal controls or, to the knowledge of management of the Company, in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of the Companys most recent evaluation of its disclosure controls and procedures utilized to compile information included in this filing.
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Part II Other Information
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On November 4, 2003, at the annual meeting of the shareholders of the Company, a vote on the election of the Companys directors took place with the following results:
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits:
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
The following report on Form 8-K was filed during the three months ended September 30, 2002:
None.
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SIGNATURE
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.
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CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 15D-14 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934,AS AMENDED AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Paul D. Finkelstein, President and Chief Executive Officer of Regis Corporation, certify that:
November 12, 2002
/s/ Paul D. FinkelsteinPaul D. Finkelstein, President and Chief Executive Officer
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I, Randy L. Pearce, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of Regis Corporation, certify that:
/s/Randy L. PearceRandy L. Pearce, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
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