10-Q
U. S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009
OR
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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 001-32845
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
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32-0163571
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
39 East Union Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(626) 584-9722
(Registrants Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Indicate by check whether the registrant: (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act 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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark
whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate
Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and
posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding
12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
submit and post such files).
Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of large
accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act.
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Large accelerated filer o |
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Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
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Smaller reporting company þ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act):
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State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of
the latest practicable date: 17,826,052 shares issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2009.
GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
2
Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. |
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Financial Statements |
GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
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June 30, |
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September 30, |
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2009 |
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2009 |
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(Unaudited) |
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Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
3,346 |
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29 |
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Trade and other receivables, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $2,092 at June 30, 2009 and
$2,849 at September 30, 2009 |
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26,432 |
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21,656 |
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Inventories |
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22,511 |
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20,104 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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1,883 |
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2,294 |
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Total current assets |
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54,172 |
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44,083 |
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Lease receivables |
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1,163 |
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1,083 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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10,460 |
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10,666 |
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Lease fleet, net |
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188,915 |
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195,562 |
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Goodwill |
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73,917 |
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76,082 |
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Intangible assets, net |
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30,058 |
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29,640 |
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Other assets |
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11 |
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11 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
358,696 |
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$ |
357,127 |
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Current liabilities |
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Trade payables and accrued liabilities |
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$ |
24,422 |
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$ |
18,076 |
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Current portion of long-term debt and obligations |
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16,371 |
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32,452 |
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Unearned revenue and advance payments |
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8,461 |
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9,163 |
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Total current liabilities |
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49,254 |
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59,691 |
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Non-current liabilities |
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Long-term debt and obligations, net of current portion |
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183,933 |
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166,283 |
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Deferred tax liabilities |
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13,822 |
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14,123 |
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Employee benefits and other non-current liabilities |
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235 |
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325 |
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Total non-current liabilities |
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197,990 |
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180,731 |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 8) |
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Noncontrolling interest (Note 8) |
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8,278 |
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9,191 |
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Stockholders equity |
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Cumulative
preferred stock, $.0001 par value: 1,000,000 shares authorized; 25,000 shares issued and
outstanding (in series) and stated at liquidation
value ($1,386 total liquidation preference) |
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1,345 |
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1,345 |
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Common stock, $.0001 par value: 100,000,000 shares
authorized; 17,826,052 shares outstanding |
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2 |
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2 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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105,314 |
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105,560 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) |
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(4,963 |
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(903 |
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Retained earnings |
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1,476 |
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1,510 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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103,174 |
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107,514 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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358,696 |
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$ |
357,127 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
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Quarter Ended September 30, |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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Revenues |
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Sales |
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$ |
20,995 |
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$ |
16,613 |
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Leasing |
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10,658 |
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18,606 |
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31,653 |
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35,219 |
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Costs and expenses |
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Cost of sales |
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18,166 |
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13,785 |
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Leasing, selling and general expenses |
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8,377 |
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14,102 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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3,383 |
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5,257 |
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Operating income |
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1,727 |
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2,075 |
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Interest income |
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121 |
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59 |
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Interest expense |
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(4,364 |
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(3,707 |
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Foreign currency exchange gain (loss) and other |
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(7,717 |
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2,593 |
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(11,960 |
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(1,055 |
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Income (loss) before provision for income
taxes and noncontrolling interest |
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(10,233 |
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1,020 |
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Provision (benefit) for income taxes |
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(3,565 |
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372 |
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Net income (loss) |
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(6,668 |
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648 |
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Noncontrolling interest |
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(1,641 |
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573 |
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Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders |
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(5,027 |
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75 |
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Net income (loss) per common share: |
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Basic |
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(0.36 |
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0.00 |
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Diluted |
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(0.36 |
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0.00 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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13,826,052 |
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17,826,052 |
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Diluted |
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13,826,052 |
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17,826,052 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
4
GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Quarter Ended September 30, |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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Net cash provided (used) by operating
activities (Note 9) |
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$ |
507 |
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7,465 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment |
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26 |
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30 |
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Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
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(1,028 |
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Purchases of property, plant and equipment |
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(1,105 |
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(329 |
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Purchases of lease fleet |
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(5,014 |
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(2,280 |
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Net cash used by investing activities |
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(7,121 |
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(2,579 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds (repayments) on capital leasing activities |
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450 |
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(243 |
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Proceeds from (repayments of) long-term borrowings |
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26,128 |
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(7,869 |
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Cumulative dividends paid |
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(41 |
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Net cash provided (used) by financing activities |
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26,578 |
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(8,153 |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash |
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19,964 |
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(3,267 |
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Cash and equivalents at beginning of period |
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2,772 |
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3,346 |
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The effect of foreign currency translation on cash |
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(485 |
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(50 |
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Cash and equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
22,251 |
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29 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization and Business Operations
Organization
General Finance Corporation (GFN) was incorporated in Delaware in October 2005 to effect a
business combination with one or more operating businesses in the rental services and specialty
finance sectors. From inception through September 13, 2007, GFN had no business or operations.
References to the Company in these Notes are to GFN and its consolidated subsidiaries. These
subsidiaries include GFN U.S. Australasia Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (GFN U.S.); GFN
North America Corp., a Delaware corporation (GFNNA); GFN Mobile Storage Inc., a Delaware
corporation (GFNMS); GFN Australasia Holdings Pty Ltd., an Australian corporation (GFN
Holdings); GFN Australasia Finance Pty Ltd, an Australian corporation (GFN Finance); RWA
Holdings Pty Limited (RWA), an Australian corporation, and its subsidiaries (collectively, Royal
Wolf); and Pac-Van, Inc., an Indiana corporation (Pac-Van). In September 2007, the Company
changed its fiscal year to June 30 from December 31.
Acquisition of Royal Wolf
On September 13, 2007 (September 14 in Australia), the Company completed the acquisition of
Royal Wolf through the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of RWA. Based upon the actual
exchange rate of one Australian dollar to $0.8407 U.S. dollar realized in connection with payments
made upon completion of the acquisition, the purchase price paid to the sellers for the RWA shares
was $64.3 million, including deposits of $1,005,000 previously paid in connection with the
acquisition. The Company paid the purchase price, less the deposits, by a combination of cash in
the amount of $44.7 million plus the issuance to Bison Capital Australia, L.P., (Bison Capital),
one of the sellers, of shares of common stock of GFN U.S.; and the issuance of a note to Bison
Capital. As a result of this structure, the Company owns 86.2% of the outstanding capital stock of
GFN U.S. and Bison Capital owns 13.8% of the outstanding capital stock of GFN U.S.
Royal Wolf leases and sells storage containers, portable container buildings and freight
containers in Australia and New Zealand, which is considered geographically by the Company to be
the Asia-Pacific area.
Acquisition of Pac-Van
On October 1, 2008, the Company completed its acquisition of Pac-Van through a merger with
Mobile Office Acquisition Corp. (MOAC), the parent of Pac-Van, and the Companys wholly-owned
subsidiary formed in July 2008, GFNNA. Pac-Van leases and sells modular buildings, mobile offices
and storage containers in the United States.
The Company, in addition to assuming Pac-Vans long-term debt, paid the purchase price to the
stockholders of MOAC by a combination of $19.4 million in cash, 4,000,000 shares of GFN restricted
common stock (valued at $25.6 million) and a 20-month subordinated promissory note in the aggregate
principal amount of $1.5 million bearing interest at 8% per annum. The note and 1,133,333 shares of
the restricted common stock will secure the indemnification obligations for 20 months and 36
months, respectively. Among other things, the Company and the stockholders of MOAC entered into a
stockholders agreement which provided registration rights which may be exercised after June 30,
2009. In addition, in connection with the acquisition, the Company granted options to certain key
employees of Pac-Van and to a former stockholder of MOAC, who became a non-employee member of
Companys Board of Directors effective on that date, to purchase 347,000 and 9,000 shares of common
stock, respectively, at an exercise price equal to the closing market price of the Companys common
stock as of October 1, 2008, or $6.40.
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GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
The total purchase consideration, including the Companys transaction costs of approximately
$0.9 million has been allocated to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed
based on their estimated fair market values as of October 1, 2008, as follows (in thousands):
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Fair value of the net tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
1,517 |
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Trade and other receivables |
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15,035 |
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Inventories |
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10,145 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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398 |
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Property, plant and equipment |
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3,473 |
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Lease fleet |
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108,134 |
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Other assets |
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Trade payables and accrued liabilities |
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(12,880 |
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Unearned revenue and advance payments |
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(7,414 |
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Long-term debt |
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(107,600 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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(17,405 |
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Total net tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed |
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(6,597 |
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Fair value of intangible assets acquired: |
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Customer base |
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4,850 |
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Trade name |
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2,200 |
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Deferred financing costs |
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191 |
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Goodwill |
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46,794 |
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Total intangible assets acquired |
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54,035 |
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Total purchase consideration |
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$ |
47,438 |
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The accompanying consolidated statements of operations reflect the operating results of the
Company following the date of acquisition of Pac-Van and do not reflect the operating results of
Pac-Van prior to the acquisition date. The following unaudited pro forma information for the
quarter ended September 30, 2008 assumes the acquisition of Pac-Van occurred at the beginning of
the period presented (in thousands, except per share data):
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Quarter Ended |
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September 30, |
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2008 |
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Revenues |
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$ |
54,295 |
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Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders |
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(3,786 |
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Pro forma net income (loss) per common share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
(0.21 |
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Diluted |
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(0.21 |
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The pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may have actually
occurred had the acquisition taken place on the date noted, or the future financial position or
operating results of the Company. The pro forma adjustments are based upon available information
and assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable. The pro forma adjustments include
adjustments for increased interest expense, as well as increased depreciation and amortization
expense as a result of the application of the purchase method of accounting.
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GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) applicable to
interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.
Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In the
opinion of management, all adjustments (which include all significant normal and recurring
adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash
flows for all periods presented have been made. The accompanying results of operations are not
necessarily indicative of the operating results that may be expected for the entire year ending
June 30, 2010. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes thereto of the Company, which are
included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2009 filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Unless otherwise indicated, references to FY 2009 and FY 2010 are to the quarters ended
September 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned
and majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been
eliminated.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Companys functional currency for its operations in the Asia-Pacific area is the local
currency, which is primarily the Australian (AUS) dollar. All adjustments resulting from the
translation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements from the functional currency into
reporting currency are recorded as a component of stockholders equity in accordance with Financial
Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 830, Foreign
Currency Matters. All assets and liabilities are translated at the rates in effect at the balance
sheet dates; and revenues, expenses, gains and losses are translated using the average exchange
rates during the periods. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the foreign exchange
rate prevailing at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in
foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are translated to the functional currency at the
foreign exchange rate prevailing at that date. Foreign exchange differences arising on translation
are recognized in the statement of operations. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are
measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate
at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies that are stated at fair value are translated to the functional currency at foreign
exchange rates prevailing at the dates the fair value was determined.
Segment Information
FASB ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting, establishes standards for the way companies report
information about operating segments in annual financial statements. It also establishes standards
for related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas and major customers. Based on
the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 280 and the manner in which the chief operating decision maker
analyzes the business, the Company has determined it has two separately reportable geographic
segments and one reportable operating segment.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
8
GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market (net realizable value). Inventories
consist primarily of containers, modular buildings and mobile offices held for sale or lease and
are comprised of the following (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2009 |
|
|
September 30, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
Finished goods |
|
$ |
21,170 |
|
|
$ |
19,962 |
|
Work in progress |
|
|
1,341 |
|
|
|
142 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
22,511 |
|
|
$ |
20,104 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company may use derivative financial instruments to hedge its exposure to foreign currency
and interest rate risks arising from operating, financing and investing activities. The Company
does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. However, derivatives
that do not qualify for hedge accounting are accounted for as trading instruments. Derivative
financial instruments are recognized initially at fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition,
derivative financial instruments are stated at fair value. The gain or loss on remeasurement to
fair value is recognized immediately in the statement of operations.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Estimated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Useful Life |
|
|
June 30, 2009 |
|
|
September 30, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
Land |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,486 |
|
|
$ |
1,647 |
|
Building |
|
40 years |
|
|
|
230 |
|
|
|
254 |
|
Transportation and plant equipment (including capital lease assets) |
|
3 10 years |
|
|
|
9,010 |
|
|
|
10,427 |
|
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment |
|
3 10 years |
|
|
|
3,017 |
|
|
|
2,450 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,743 |
|
|
|
14,778 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,283 |
) |
|
|
(4,112 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
10,460 |
|
|
$ |
10,666 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lease Fleet
The Company has a fleet of storage containers, mobile offices, modular buildings and steps
that it primarily leases to customers under operating lease agreements with varying terms. The
lease fleet (or lease or rental equipment) is recorded at cost and depreciated on the straight-line
basis over the estimated useful life (5 20 years), after the date the units are put in service,
and are depreciated down to their estimated residual values (up to 70% of cost). ). In the opinion
of management, estimated residual values are at or below net realizable values. The Company
continues to evaluate these depreciation policies as more information becomes available from other
comparable sources and its own historical experience.
Containers in the lease fleet are also available for sale. The cost of sales of a container
in the lease fleet is recognized at the carrying amount at the date of sale.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes. Accordingly, the
Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method,
deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for temporary differences between the financial
reporting basis and income tax basis of assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date multiplied
by the applicable tax rates. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred
tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. Income tax expense is recorded for the amount of
income tax payable or refundable for the period increased or decreased by the change in deferred
tax assets and liabilities during the period.
9
GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
The Company files U.S. Federal tax returns, multiple U.S. state (and state franchise) tax
returns and Australian tax returns. For U.S. Federal tax purposes, all periods subsequent to June
30, 2007 are subject to examination by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The Company
believes that its income tax filing positions and deductions will be sustained on audit and does
not anticipate any adjustments that will result in a material change. Therefore, no reserves for
uncertain income tax positions have been recorded pursuant to FASB ASC Topic 740. In addition, the
Company does not anticipate that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefit related to any
particular tax position will change significantly within the next 12 months.
The Companys policy for recording interest and penalties, if any, associated with audits will
be to record such items as a component of income taxes.
Net Income per Common Share
Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing net income attributable to
stockholders, less dividends declared (or accumulated) on cumulative preferred stock (Note 3), by
the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the periods. Diluted net
income per common share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other
contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the
issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the Company. The potential dilutive
securities the Company has outstanding are warrants and stock options. The following is a
reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding used in calculating net income per common
share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter Ended September 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Basic |
|
|
13,826,052 |
|
|
|
17,826,052 |
|
Assumed exercise of warrants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assumed exercise of stock options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
|
13,826,052 |
|
|
|
17,826,052 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In FY 2009 and FY 2010, potential common stock equivalents (consisting of units, warrants and
stock options) totaling 8,101,380 and 8,290,840, respectively, have been excluded from the
computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect is anti-dilutive.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Effective July 1, 2009, the FASB ASC became the single official source of authoritative,
nongovernmental U.S. GAAP. The historical U.S. GAAP hierarchy was eliminated and the ASC became
the only level of authoritative U.S. GAAP, other than guidance issued by the SEC. The Companys
accounting policies were not affected by the conversion to ASC. However, references to specific
accounting standards in the notes to our consolidated financial statements have been changed to
refer to the appropriate section of the ASC.
In April 2008, the FASB issued a pronouncement on what now is codified as FASB ASC Topic 350,
Intangibles Goodwill and Other. This pronouncement amends the factors to be considered in
determining the useful life of intangible assets accounted for pursuant to previous topic guidance.
Its intent is to improve the consistency between the useful life of an intangible asset and the
period of expected cash flows used to measure its fair value. This pronouncement is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 and its adoption did not have a material effect on
the Companys consolidated financial statements.
In November 2008, the FASB issued a pronouncement on what is now codified as FASB ASC
Topic 350, Intangibles Goodwill and Other. This pronouncement applies to defensive intangible
assets, which are acquired intangible assets that the acquirer does not intend to actively use but
intends to hold to prevent its competitors from obtaining access to them. As these assets are
separately identifiable, the pronouncement requires an acquiring entity to account for defensive
intangible assets as a separate unit of accounting. Defensive intangible assets must now be
recognized at fair value in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 350. This pronouncement is effective for
intangible assets acquired on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning
on or after December 15, 2008 and its adoption did not have a material effect on
the Companys consolidated financial statements.
10
GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
In April 2009, the FASB issued a pronouncement on what is now codified as FASB ASC Topic 825,
Financial Instruments. This pronouncement amends previous topic guidance to require disclosures
about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded
companies, as well as in annual financial statements. The pronouncement was effective for interim
reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009 and its adoption resulted in additional disclosures in
the Companys interim consolidated financial statements (see Note 5).
In April 2009, the FASB issued a pronouncement on what is now codified as FASB ASC Topic 805,
Business Combinations. This pronouncement provides new guidance that changes the accounting
treatment of contingent assets and liabilities in business combinations under previous topic
guidance and is effective for contingent assets or liabilities acquired in business combinations
for which the acquisition date is on or after the first annual reporting period beginning on or
after December 15, 2008. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material effect on the
Companys consolidated financial statements currently, but its effects will depend on the nature of
future acquisitions completed by the Company.
In May 2009, the FASB issued a pronouncement on what is now codified as FASB ASC Topic 855,
Subsequent Events. This pronouncement establishes general standards of accounting for and
disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements
are issued or are available to be issued. FASB ASC Topic 855 provides guidance on the period after
the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or
transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements,
the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the
balance sheet date in its financial statements and the disclosures that an entity should make about
events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date. The pronouncement was effective
for the Company during the interim and annual period ending June 30, 2009. The Company has
evaluated subsequent events for the period from September 30, 2009, the date of these financial
statements, through November 12, 2009, which represents the date these financial statements are
being filed with the SEC. Pursuant to the requirements of FASB ASC Topic 855, there were no events
or transactions occurring during this subsequent event reporting period that require recognition or
disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.
Effective July 1, 2009, the Company adopted the provisions of a pronouncement issued in
December 2007 on what is now codified as FASB ASC Topics 805, Business Combinations, and 810,
Consolidation. Certain provisions of this pronouncement are required to be adopted retrospectively
for all periods presented. In accordance with these provisions, minority interest is now referred
to as noncontrolling interest and consolidated net income or loss has been recast to include net
income or loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest.
Note 3. Cumulative Preferred Stock
The Company is conducting private placements of Series A 12.5% Cumulative Preferred Stock, par
value $0.0001 per share and liquidation preference of $50 per share (Series A Preferred Stock);
and Series B 8% Cumulative Preferred Stock par value of $0.0001 per share and liquidation value of
$1,000 per share (Series B Preferred Stock). The Series B Preferred Stock is offered primarily
in connection with business combinations.
The Series A Preferred stock and the Series B Preferred stock are referred to collectively as
the Cumulative Preferred Stock.
Upon issuance of the Cumulative Preferred Stock, the Company records the liquidation value as
the preferred equity in the consolidated balance sheet, with any issuance or offering costs as a
reduction in additional paid-in capital. As of September 30, 2009, the Company had issued 24,900
shares and 100 shares of Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock for total proceeds
of $1,245,000 and $100,000, respectively.
The Cumulative Preferred Stock is not convertible into GFN common stock, has no voting rights,
except as required by Delaware law, and is not redeemable prior to February 1, 2014; at which time
it may be redeemed at any time, in whole or in part, at the Companys option. Holders of the
Cumulative Preferred Stock are entitled to receive, when declared by the Companys Board of
Directors, annual dividends payable quarterly in arrears on the 31st day of January,
July and October of each year and the
30th day of April of each year. In the event of any liquidation or winding up of the Company, the holders of
the Cumulative Preferred Stock will
have preference to holders of common stock; with the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock having
preference over holders of the Series B Preferred Stock. The Company has agreed to register for
public trading the Cumulative Preferred Stock no later than one year from issuance.
11
GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
As of September 30, 2009, since issuance, dividends paid or payable totaled $97,000 and $6,000
for the Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock, respectively. The characterization
of dividends as ordinary income, capital or qualified for Federal income tax purposes is made based
upon the earnings and profits of the Company, as defined by the Internal Revenue Code. No such
characterization has been made by the Company as of September 30, 2009.
Note 4. Long-Term Debt and Obligations
The following is a discussion of the Companys significant long-term debt facilities and
notes.
Royal Wolf Senior Credit Facility and Subordinated Notes
Royal Wolf has a senior credit facility, as amended, with Australia and New Zealand Banking
Group Limited (ANZ). The facility is subject to annual reviews by ANZ and is secured by assets of
the Companys Australian and New Zealand subsidiaries. The aggregate ANZ facility is comprised of
various sub-facilities, most of which do not provide additional borrowing availability. In
addition, the $4,888,000 (AUS$5,600,000) multi-option facility for the lease financing of
accomodation units, which was unused at June 30, 2009, has been eliminated. As of September 30,
2009, based upon the exchange rate of one Australian dollar to $0.8729 U.S. dollar and one New
Zealand dollar to $0.8219 Australian dollar, borrowings and availability under the ANZ credit
facility totaled $78,345,000 (AUS$89,753,000) and $1,768,000 (AUS$2,026,000), respectively.
Principal payments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 are required to total 80% of Free Cash
Flow, as defined, which the Company estimates would be approximately $10,500,000 (approximately
AUS$12,000,000); payable at a minimum of $1,091,000 (AUS$1,250,000) per quarter during the interim,
with the balance to be paid within 60 days from June 30, 2010. Principal payments subsequent to
June 30, 2010 vary through the scheduled maturity of the facility in September 2012. Approximately
$13,800,000 (AUS$15,800,000) of the borrowings under the ANZ credit facility at September 30, 2009
bears interest at ANZs prime rate, plus 4.15% per annum; with substantially the balance of the
borrowings bearing interest at ANZs prime rate, plus 3.15% per annum. As of September 30, 2009,
the weighted-average interest rate was 8.4%; which includes the effect of interest rate swap
contracts and options (caps).
The ANZ senior credit facility is subject to certain covenants, including compliance with
specified consolidated senior and total interest coverage and senior and total debt ratios, as
defined, for each financial quarter based on earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation
and amortization and other non-operating costs (EBITDA), as defined, on a year-to-date or
trailing twelve-month (TTM) basis; and restrictions on the payment of dividends, loans and
payments to affiliates and granting of new security interests on the assets of any of the secured
entities. A change of control in any of GFN Holdings or its direct and indirect subsidiaries
without the prior written consent of ANZ constitutes an event of default under the facility. The
ANZ senior credit facility further provides, among other things, that the $5,500,000 due Bison
Capital on July 1, 2010 (see below) must be paid by a capital infusion from GFN, that at least 50%
of the amounts owed under the Bison Notes be hedged by Royal Wolf for foreign currency exchange
risks and that capital expenditures of property, plant and equipment over $1,746,000
(AUS$2,000,000) in the year ending June 30, 2010 be approved by ANZ.
On September 13, 2007, in conjunction with the closing of the acquisition of Royal Wolf, the
Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with Bison Capital, pursuant to which the
Company issued and sold to Bison Capital, at par, a secured senior subordinated promissory note in
the principal amount of $16,816,000 (the Bison Note). Pursuant to the securities purchase
agreement, the Company issued to Bison Capital warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock
of GFN. The warrants issued to Bison Capital represent the right to purchase 500,000 shares of
GFNs common stock at an initial exercise price of $8.00 per share, subject to adjustment for stock
splits and stock dividends. Unexercised warrants will expire September 13, 2014. The Bison Note
bears interest at the annual rate of 13.5%, payable quarterly in arrears, and matures on March 13,
2013. The Company may extend the maturity date by one year, provided that it is not then in
default. The Company may prepay the Bison Note at a declining price of 103% of par prior to
September 13, 2009; 102% of par prior to September 13, 2010; 101% of par prior to September 13,
2011 and 100% of par thereafter. The maturity of the Bison Note may be accelerated upon an event of
default or upon a change of control of GFN Finance or any of its subsidiaries. Payment under the
Bison Note is secured by a lien on all or substantially all of the assets of GFN Finance and its
subsidiaries, subordinated and subject to the inter- creditor agreement with ANZ. If, during the
66-month period ending on the scheduled maturity date, GFNs common stock has not traded above $10
per share for any 20 consecutive trading days on which the average daily trading volume was at
least 30,000 shares (ignoring any daily trading volume
above 100,000 shares), upon demand by Bison Capital, the Company will pay Bison Capital on the
scheduled maturity date a premium of $1.0 million in cash, less any gains realized by Bison Capital
from any prior sale of the warrants and warrant shares. This premium is also payable upon any
acceleration of the Bison Note due to an event of default or change of control of GFN Finance or
any of its subsidiaries. As a condition to receiving this premium, Bison Capital must surrender for
cancellation any remaining warrants and warrant shares.
12
GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
On May 1, 2008, the Company issued and sold to Bison Capital a second secured senior
subordinated promissory note in the principal amount of $5,500,000 on terms comparable to the
original Bison Note, except that the maturity of this second note is July 1, 2010. Collectively,
these two notes are referred to as the Bison Notes.
At September 30, 2009, the principal balance of the Bison Notes was $21,496,000.
The Bison Notes have covenants that require the maintenance of minimum EBITDA levels, as
defined, and a total debt ratio based on a TTM EBITDA basis; as well as restrictions on capital
expenditures.
Pac-Van Senior Credit Facility and Subordinated Note
Pac-Van has a senior credit facility, as amended, with a syndication of four financial
institutions led by LaSalle Bank National Association, now Bank of America, N.A. (BOA), as
administrative and collateral agent. The BOA credit facility is secured by substantially all the
business assets of Pac-Van and GFNNA, including the assignment of its rights under leasing
contracts with customers, and is available for purchases of rental equipment and general operating
purposes. At September 30, 2009, borrowings and availability under the BOA credit facility totaled
$71,050,000 and $24,350,000, respectively. Borrowings under the BOA credit facility are due on
August 23, 2012 and accrue interest at the lead lenders prime lending rate or its prime lending
rate plus 0.25%, or the LIBOR plus a stated margin ranging from 1.5% to 2.25% based on Pac-Vans
leverage. In addition, the Company is required to pay an unused commitment fee equal to 0.25% of
the average unused line calculated on a quarterly basis. As of September 30, 2009, the
weighted-average interest rate was 2.4%. The BOA senior credit facility is subject to certain
covenants, including compliance with minimum EBITDA levels, as defined, specified interest
coverage, senior and total debt ratios based on a TTM EBITDA basis, a minimum utilization rate, as
defined; and, among other things, restrictions on the payment of dividends, loans and payments to
affiliates.
Pac-Van also has a senior subordinated secured note payable to SPV Capital Funding, L.L.C.
(SPV) with a principal balance of $25,000,000. This subordinated note matures on February 2,
2013, requires quarterly interest only payments computed at 13.0% per annum and is also subject to
the maintenance of certain financial covenants.
Other
The Company has a credit agreement, as amended, with Union Bank (UB) for a $1,000,000 credit
facility. Borrowings or advances under the facility bear interest at UBs Reference Rate (which
approximates the U.S. prime rate) and are due and payable by March 31, 2011. The facility is
guaranteed by GFN U.S. and requires the maintenance of certain quarterly and year-end financial
reporting covenants. As of September 30, 2009, borrowings under the UB credit facility totaled
$900,000.
Other long-term debt and obligations totaled $1,944,000 at September 30, 2009, which includes
the subordinated promissory note of $1,500,000 issued in connection with the acquisition of Pac-Van
(see Note 1).
Loan Covenant Compliance
The Company was in compliance with the financial covenants under its senior credit facilities
and senior subordinated notes discussed above as of September 30, 2009. However, as widely
reported, the financial markets and economy in the U.S., as well as the global economy in general,
including Australia, have been in a downturn or recession for a period of time. If the current
economic environment continues to be weak or worsens, the Companys ability to continue meeting
covenant requirements may be impaired and may result in the seeking of amendments or waivers of covenant compliance or alternative borrowing
arrangements. While management of the Company believes its relationships with its senior lenders
are good, there is no assurance that they would consent to such an amendment or waiver in the event
of noncompliance; or that such consent would not be conditioned upon the receipt of a cash payment,
revised principal payout terms, increased interest rates, or restrictions in the expansion of the
credit facilities; or that our senior lenders would not exercise rights that would be available to
them, including, among other things, demanding payment of outstanding borrowings.
13
GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 5. Financial Instruments
Fair Value Measurements
The Company adopted what is now codified as FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and
Disclosures, effective July 1, 2008. FASB ASC Topic 820 defines fair value as the price that would
be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between
market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined
based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a
basis for considering such assumptions, FASB ASC Topic 820 establishes a three-tier fair value
hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value, as follows:
Level 1 Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or
liabilities;
Level 2 Observable inputs, other than Level 1 inputs in active markets, that are observable
either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3 Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the
reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
Exposure to credit, interest rate and currency risks arises in the normal course of the
Companys business. The Company may use derivative financial instruments to hedge exposure to
fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and interest rates. The Company believes it has no material
market or credit risks to its operations, financial position or liquidity as a result of its
commodities and other derivatives activities, including forward-exchange contracts. Derivative
instruments measured at fair value and their classification on the consolidated balances sheets and
consolidated statements of operations are as follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asset Derivative - Fair Value (Level 2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
Type
of Derivative Contract |
|
Balance Sheet Classification |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Swap Contracts and
Options (Caps) |
|
Trade and other receivables |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liability Derivative - Fair Value (Level 2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
Type of Derivative Contract |
|
Balance Sheet Classification |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Swap Contracts and
Options (Caps) |
|
Trade payables and accrued liabilities |
|
|
$ |
1,587 |
|
|
$ |
1,360 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forward Contracts |
|
Trade payables and accrued liabilities |
|
|
|
656 |
|
|
|
486 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter Ended September 30, |
|
Type of Derivative
Contract |
|
Statement of Operations Classification |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
Swap Contracts and Options (Caps) |
|
Unrealized gain (loss) included in interest expense |
|
|
$ |
(1,536 |
) |
|
$ |
141 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forward Contracts |
|
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss) and other |
|
|
|
1,291 |
|
|
|
209 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14
GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments, the carrying value of the
Companys financial instruments, which include cash and cash equivalents, net receivables, trade
payables and accrued liabilities, borrowings under the senior credit facilities, the subordinated
notes, interest rate swap and forward exchange contracts and commercial bills; approximate fair
value due to current market conditions, maturity dates and other factors.
Interest Rate Swap Contracts
The Companys exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to its
long-term debt obligations. The Companys policy is to manage its interest expense by using a mix
of fixed and variable rate debt.
To manage this mix in a cost-efficient manner, the Company enters into interest rate swaps and
interest rate options, in which the Company agrees to exchange, at specified intervals, the
difference between fixed and variable interest amounts calculated by reference to an agreed-upon
notional principal amount. These swaps and options are designated to hedge changes in the interest
rate of its commercial bill liability. The secured ANZ loan and interest rate swaps and options
have the same critical terms, including expiration dates. The Company believes that financial
instruments designated as interest rate hedges are highly effective. However, documentation of
such, as required by FASB ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, does not exist. Therefore, all
movements in the fair values of these hedges are reported in the statement of operations in the
period in which fair values change.
The Companys interest rate swap and option (cap) contracts are not traded on a market
exchange; therefore, the fair values are determined using valuation models which include
assumptions about the interest rate yield curve at the reporting dates (Level 2 fair value
measurement). As of September 30, 2009, there were four open interest rate swap contracts and three
open interest rate option (cap) contracts, as follows (dollars in thousands):
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair Value as of |
|
|
|
Notional Amount |
|
|
September 30, 2009 |
|
Swap |
|
$ |
14,403 |
|
|
$ |
(712 |
) |
Swap |
|
|
1,746 |
|
|
|
(135 |
) |
Swap |
|
|
4,402 |
|
|
|
(314 |
) |
Swap |
|
|
3,183 |
|
|
|
(278 |
) |
Option (Cap) |
|
|
1,887 |
|
|
|
8 |
|
Option (Cap) |
|
|
1,364 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
Option (Cap) |
|
|
10,475 |
|
|
|
70 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
37,460 |
|
|
$ |
(1,360 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign Currency Risk
The Company has transactional currency exposures. Such exposure arises from sales or purchases
in currencies other than the functional currency. The currency giving rise to this risk is
primarily U.S. dollars. Royal Wolf has a bank account denominated in U.S. dollars into which a
small number of customers pay their debts. This is a natural hedge against fluctuations in the
exchange rate. The funds are then used to pay suppliers, avoiding the need to convert to Australian
dollars. Royal Wolf uses forward currency contracts and options to eliminate the currency
exposures on the majority of its transactions denominated in foreign currencies, either by
transaction if the amount is significant, or on a general cash flow hedge basis. The forward
currency contracts and options are always in the same currency as the hedged item. The Company
believes that financial instruments designated as foreign currency hedges are highly effective.
However documentation of such as required by ASC Topic 815 does not exist. Therefore, all movements
in the fair values of these hedges are reported in the statement of operations in the period in
which fair values change.
The Company also has certain U.S. dollar-denominated debt at Royal Wolf, including
intercompany borrowings, which are remeasured at each financial reporting date with the impact of
the remeasurement being recorded in our consolidated statements of operations. Unrealized gains
and losses resulting from such remeasurement due to changes in the Australian exchange rate to the
U.S. dollar could have significant impact in the Companys reported results of operations, as well
as any realized gains and losses from the payments on such U.S. dollar-denominated debt and
intercompany borrowings. In FY 2009 and FY 2010, unrealized and realized foreign exchange (losses)
and gains totaled ($5,785,000) and ($3,237,000) and $2,250,000 and $128,000, respectively.
15
GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 6. Related Party Transactions
The Company has utilized certain accounting, administrative and secretarial services from
affiliates of officers; as well as office space provided by an affiliate of Mr. Valenta. Until the
consummation of a business combination by the Company, the affiliates had agreed to make such
services available to the Company free of charge, as may have been required by the Company from
time to time; with the exception of the reimbursement of certain out-of-pocket costs incurred on
behalf of the Company. Effective September 14, 2007, the Company entered into a month-to-month
arrangement that lasted until January 31, 2008 with an affiliate
of Mr. Valenta for the
rental of the office space at $1,148 per month. In addition, effective September 14, 2007, the
Company commenced recording a charge to operating results (with an offsetting contribution to
additional paid-in capital) for the estimated cost of contributed services rendered to the Company
by non-employee officers and administrative personnel of affiliates. These contributed services
ceased in February 2009.
Effective January 31, 2008, the Company entered into a lease with an affiliate of Mr. Valenta
for its new corporate headquarters in Pasadena, California. The rent is $7,393 per month, effective
March 1, 2009, plus allocated charges for common area maintenance, real property taxes and
insurance, for approximately 3,000 square feet of office space. The term of the lease is five
years, with two five-year renewal options, and the rent is adjusted yearly based on the consumer
price index. Rental payments were $29,000 and $28,000 in FY 2009 and FY 2010, respectively.
Effective October 1, 2008, the Company entered into a services agreement through June 30, 2009
(the Termination Date) with an affiliate of Mr. Valenta for certain accounting, administrative
and secretarial services to be provided at the corporate offices and for certain operational,
technical, sales and marketing services to be provided directly to the Companys operating
subsidiaries. Charges for services rendered at the corporate offices will be, until further
notice, at $7,000 per month and charges for services rendered to the Companys subsidiaries will
vary depending on the scope of services provided. The services agreement provides for, among other
things, mutual modifications to the scope of services and rates charged and automatically renews
for successive one-year terms, unless terminated in writing by either party not less than 30 days
prior to the Termination Date. Total charges to the Company for services rendered under this
agreement totaled $21,000 at the corporate office and $8,000 at the operating subsidiaries in FY
2010.
Note 7. Stock Option Plans
On August 29, 2006, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted the General Finance
Corporation 2006 Stock Option Plan (2006 Plan), which was approved and amended by stockholders on
June 14, 2007 and December 11, 2008, respectively. Under the 2006 Plan, the Company may issue to
directors, employees, consultants and advisers up to 2,500,000 shares of its common stock. The
options may be incentive stock options under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended, or so-called non-qualified options that are not intended to meet incentive stock option
requirements. The options may not have a term in excess of ten years, and the exercise price of
any option may not be less than the fair market value of the Companys common stock on the date of
grant of the option. Unless terminated earlier, the 2006 Plan will automatically terminate June 30,
2016.
On each of September 11, 2006 (2006 Grant) and December 14, 2007 (2007 Grant), the Company
granted options to an officer of GFN to purchase 225,000 shares of common stock at an exercise
price equal to the closing market price of the Companys common stock as of that date, or $7.30 per
share and $9.05 per share, respectively, with a vesting period of five years
On January 22, 2008 (2008 Grant), the Company granted options to certain key employees of
Royal Wolf to purchase 489,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price equal to the closing
market price of the Companys common stock as of that date, or $8.80 per share. The 2008 Grant
consisted of 243,000 options with a vesting period of five years and 246,000 options that vest
subject to a performance condition based on Royal Wolf achieving a certain EBITDA target for 2008.
The Company initially commenced recognizing compensation expense over the vesting period of 20
months.
In June 2008, the Compensation Committee of the Companys Board of Directors determined that
the full EBITDA target for the 2008 Grant would not be achieved. As a result, the 2008 Grant was
modified whereby one-half of the outstanding options subject to the EBITDA performance criteria
were deemed to have achieved the performance condition. The remaining one-half of these
performance-based options (PB 2008 Grant) were modified on July 23, 2008 (see below) for EBITDA
targets at Royal Wolf pertaining to the years ending June 30, 2009 (2009) and 2010 (2010). At
that time, the Company reassessed and revalued these options and commenced recognizing the changes
in stock-based compensation on a prospective basis.
16
GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
On July 23, 2008 (July 2008 Grant), the Company granted options to certain key employees of
Royal Wolf to purchase
198,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price equal to the closing market price of the
Companys common stock as of that date, or $5.35 per share. The July 2008 Grant consisted of the PB
2008 Grant (see above) totaling 118,500 options, 40,000 options with a vesting period of five years
and 40,000 options that vest subject to a performance condition based on Royal Wolf achieving
certain EBITDA targets for 2009 and 2010. The Company initially commenced recognizing compensation
expense over the vesting periods of 2.17 years and 3.17 years for EBITDA targets in 2009 and 2010,
respectively, pertaining to 79,250 options in each of those vesting periods. However, the EBITDA
target for 2009 was not achieved and those performance-based options were forfeited during the
quarter ended September 30, 2009.
On September 18, 2008 (September 2008 Grant), the Company granted options to the
non-employee members of its Board of Directors to purchase 36,000 shares of common stock at an
exercise price equal to the closing market price of the Companys common stock as of that date, or
$6.50 per share, with a vesting period of three years.
On October 1, 2008 (October 2008 Grant), the Company granted options to certain key
employees of Pac-Van and to a former stockholder of MOAC, who became a non-employee member of
Companys Board of Directors effective on that date, to purchase 356,000 shares of common stock at
an exercise price equal to the closing market price of the Companys common stock as of that date;
or $6.40 per share. The October 2008 Grant consisted of 154,550 options with a vesting period of
five years, 9,000 options with a vesting period of three years and 192,450 options that vest
subject to performance conditions based on Pac-Van achieving an EBITDA target for 2009 and
to-be-determined EBITDA targets for the subsequent four fiscal years . The Company commenced
recognizing compensation expense over the vesting periods ranging from 1.92 years to 5.92 years
pertaining to 38,490 options in each of those vesting periods. However, the EBITDA target for 2009
was not achieved and those performance-based options were forfeited during the quarter ended
September 30, 2009.
On December 11, 2008 (December 2008 Grant), the Company granted options to a non-employee
member of its Board of Directors to purchase 9,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price
equal to the closing market price of the Companys common stock as of that date, or $1.78 per
share, with a vesting period of three years.
On January 27, 2009 (January 2009 Grant), the Company granted options to certain key
employees of Royal Wolf and Pac-Van to purchase 4,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price
equal to the closing market price of the Companys common stock as of that date, or $1.94 per
share, with a vesting period of five years.
A summary of the Companys stock option activity and related information under the 2006 Plan
as of and for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted- |
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
Average |
|
|
Remaining |
|
|
|
Options |
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
Contractual |
|
|
|
(Shares) |
|
|
Price |
|
|
Term (Years) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at June 30, 2009 |
|
|
1,358,000 |
|
|
$ |
7.39 |
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited or expired |
|
|
(139,540 |
) |
|
|
6.10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at September 30, 2009 |
|
|
1,218,460 |
|
|
$ |
7.53 |
|
|
|
8.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable at September 30, 2009 |
|
|
298,000 |
|
|
$ |
8.07 |
|
|
|
7.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At September 30, 2009, the Companys market price for its common stock was at $1.45 per share,
which is below the exercise prices of all of the outstanding stock options. Also at September 30,
2009, stock-based compensation of $1,767,000 related to stock options has been recognized in the
statement of operations, with a corresponding benefit to additional paid-in capital, and there
remains $1,895,000 of unrecognized compensation expense to be recorded on a straight-line basis
over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of 3.0 years.
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GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
The fair value of the stock options granted under the 2006 Plan was determined by using the
Black-Scholes option-pricing
model. The fair value of the stock options of each grant and the assumptions used are as
follows:
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|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
July 2008 |
|
|
September |
|
|
October 2008 |
|
|
December |
|
|
January |
|
|
|
2006 Grant |
|
|
2007 Grant |
|
|
2008 Grant |
|
|
Grant |
|
|
2008 Grant |
|
|
Grant |
|
|
2008 Grant |
|
|
2009 Grant |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of stock option |
|
$ |
3.06 |
|
|
$ |
3.75 |
|
|
$ |
3.94 |
|
|
$ |
2.74 |
|
|
$ |
3.31 |
|
|
$ |
3.22 |
|
|
$ |
1.06 |
|
|
$ |
1.20 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
Assumptions used: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Risk-free interest rate |
|
|
4.8 |
% |
|
|
3.27 |
% |
|
|
3.01 |
% |
|
|
3.77 |
% |
|
|
3.08 |
% |
|
|
3.29 |
% |
|
|
1.99 |
% |
|
|
1.99 |
% |
Expected life (in years) |
|
|
7.5 |
|
|
|
7.5 |
|
|
|
7.5 |
|
|
|
7.5 |
|
|
|
7.5 |
|
|
|
7.5 |
|
|
|
7.5 |
|
|
|
7.5 |
|
Expected volatility |
|
|
26.5 |
% |
|
|
31.1 |
% |
|
|
35.8 |
% |
|
|
41.8 |
% |
|
|
43.1 |
% |
|
|
41.8 |
% |
|
|
57.1 |
% |
|
|
59.9 |
% |
Expected dividends |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
A deduction is not allowed for U.S. income tax purposes with respect to non-qualified
options granted in the United States until the stock options are exercised or, with respect to
incentive stock options issued in the United States, unless the optionee makes a disqualifying
disposition of the underlying shares. The amount of any deduction will be the difference between
the fair value of the Companys common stock and the exercise price at the date of exercise.
Accordingly, there is a deferred tax asset recorded for the U.S. tax effect of the financial
statement expense recorded related to stock option grants in the United States. The tax effect of
the U.S. income tax deduction in excess of the financial statement expense, if any, will be
recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital.
On September 21, 2009, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted the 2009 Stock Incentive
Plan (2009 Plan), subject to stockholder approval at the Companys annual meeting in December
2009. The 2009 Plan is an omnibus incentive plan permitting a variety of equity programs
designed to provide flexibility in implementing equity and cash awards, including incentive stock
options, nonqualified stock options, restricted stock grants, restricted stock units, stock
appreciation rights, performance stock, performance units and other stock-based awards.
Participants in the 2009 Plan may be granted any one of the equity awards or any combination of
them, as determined by the Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee. Upon the approval of
the 2009 Plan by the stockholders, the Company will suspend further grants under the 2006 Plan. Any
stock options which are forfeited under the 2006 Plan will become available for grant under the
2009 Plan, but the total number of shares available under the 2006 Plan and the 2009 Plan will not
exceed the 2,500,000 shares reserved for grant under the 2006 Plan.
Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies
Put and Call Options
In conjunction with the closing of the acquisition of Royal Wolf, the Company entered into a
shareholders agreement with Bison Capital. The shareholders agreement was amended on September 21,
2009 and provides that, at any time after July 1, 2011, Bison Capital may require the Company to
purchase from Bison Capital all of its 13.8% outstanding capital stock of GFN U.S. The purchase for
the capital stock price (which is payable in cash or, if mutually agreeable to both the Company and
Bison Capital, paid in GFN common stock or some combination thereof) is, in essence, the greater of
the following:
(i) the amount equal to Bison Capitals ownership percentage in GFN U.S., or 13.8%, multiplied
by the result of 8.25 multiplied by the sum of Royal Wolfs EBITDA for a twelve-month determination
period, as defined, plus all administrative expense payments or reimbursements made by Royal Wolf
to the Company during such period; minus the net debt of Royal Wolf, as defined; or
(ii) the amount equal to the Bison Capitals ownership percentage in GFN U.S. multiplied by
the result of the GFN trading multiple, as defined, multiplied by Royals Wolfs EBITDA for the
determination period; minus the net debt of Royal Wolf; or
(iii) the greater of (1) $12,850,000 or (2) Bison Capitals ownership percentage in GFN U.S.,
or 13.8%, multiplied by the result of 8.25 multiplied by the sum of Royal Wolfs TTM EBITDA
measured at the end of each fiscal quarter through June 30, 2011, as defined.
18
GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Also under the shareholders agreement, the Company has the option, at anytime prior to
September 13, 2010, to cause Bison
Capital to sell and transfer its 13.8% outstanding capital stock of GFN U.S. to the Company
for a purchase price equal to the product of 2.75 multiplied by Bison Capitals cost in the GFN
U.S. capital stock. Subsequent to July 1, 2012, the Companys call option
purchase price is similar to (i) and (ii) of the Bison Capital put option, except the EBITDA
multiple is 8.75.
The Company accounts for Bison Capitals put option as a non-freestanding financial instrument
classified in temporary equity, pursuant to the requirements of SEC Accounting Series Release
(ASR) No. 268, Presentation in Financial Statements of Redeemable Preferred Stock. In
accordance with the guidelines of ASR No. 268, the redemption value of the put option was reflected
in minority interest, with the corresponding adjustment to additional paid-in capital determined
after the attribution of the net income or loss of Royal Wolf to minority interest. As discussed
in Note 2, effective July 1, 2009, the Company adopted the provisions of a pronouncement issued in
December 2007 on what is now codified as FASB ASC Topics 805, Business Combinations, and 810,
Consolidation. In connection with the adoption of the provisions in these Topics, the Company
will accrete the redemption value of the put option over the period from July 1, 2009 through June
30, 2011 with the corresponding adjustment to net income or loss attributable to noncontrolling
interest.
Other Matters
The Company is not involved in any material lawsuits or claims arising out of the normal
course of business. The nature of its business is such that disputes can occasionally arise with
employees, vendors (including suppliers and subcontractors), and customers over warranties,
contract specifications and contract interpretations among other things. The Company assesses these
matters on a case-by-case basis as they arise. Reserves are established, as required, based on its
assessment of its exposure. The Company has insurance policies to cover general liability and
workers compensation related claims. In the opinion of management, the ultimate amount of liability
not covered by insurance under pending litigation and claims, if any, will not have a material
adverse effect on our financial position, operating results or cash flows.
19
GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 9. Cash Flows from Operating Activities and Other Financial Information
The following table provides a detail of cash flows from operating activities (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter Ended September 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Cash flows from operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
(6,668 |
) |
|
$ |
648 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash flows from operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on sales and disposals of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
(8 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) |
|
|
5,785 |
|
|
|
(2,250 |
) |
Unrealized loss (gain) on forward exchange contracts |
|
|
(1,291 |
) |
|
|
(209 |
) |
Unrealized loss (gain) on interest rate swaps and options |
|
|
1,536 |
|
|
|
(141 |
) |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
3,383 |
|
|
|
5,257 |
|
Amortization of deferred financing costs |
|
|
59 |
|
|
|
81 |
|
Accretion of interest |
|
|
60 |
|
|
|
60 |
|
Share-based compensation expense |
|
|
210 |
|
|
|
246 |
|
Contributed services |
|
|
73 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
(3,778 |
) |
|
|
333 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade and other receivables, net |
|
|
(5,656 |
) |
|
|
6,636 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
(5,111 |
) |
|
|
3,419 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other |
|
|
(540 |
) |
|
|
(1,579 |
) |
Trade payables, accrued liabilities and other deferred credits |
|
|
12,545 |
|
|
|
(5,166 |
) |
Income taxes payable |
|
|
(92 |
) |
|
|
130 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities |
|
$ |
507 |
|
|
$ |
7,465 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following table provides a detail of comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter Ended September 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders |
|
$ |
(5,027 |
) |
|
$ |
75 |
|
Other comprehensive income (loss) cumulative translation adjustment |
|
|
(9,526 |
) |
|
|
4,060 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income (loss) |
|
$ |
(14,553 |
) |
|
$ |
4,135 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20
GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 10. Segment Reporting
The tables below represent the Companys revenues from external customers, long-lived assets
(consisting of lease fleet and property, plant and equipment) and operating income as attributed to
its two geographic locations (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter Ended September 30, |
|
Revenues from external customers: |
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
North America: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
4,474 |
|
Leasing |
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,953 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,427 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asia-Pacific: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales |
|
|
20,995 |
|
|
|
12,139 |
|
Leasing |
|
|
10,658 |
|
|
|
8,653 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
31,653 |
|
|
|
20,792 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
31,653 |
|
|
$ |
35,219 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-lived assets: |
|
June 30, 2009 |
|
|
September 30, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
North America |
|
$ |
112,419 |
|
|
$ |
112,296 |
|
Asia-Pacific |
|
|
86,956 |
|
|
|
93,932 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-lived assets |
|
$ |
199,375 |
|
|
$ |
206,228 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter Ended September 30, |
|
Operating income: |
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
North America |
|
$ |
(535 |
) |
|
$ |
1,771 |
|
Asia-Pacific |
|
|
2,262 |
|
|
|
304 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating income |
|
$ |
1,727 |
|
|
$ |
2,075 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Item 2. |
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Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read
together with the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto, which are
included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); as well as the condensed consolidated financial
statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We have based
these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events.
These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
assumptions about us that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or
achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can
identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as may, should, could, would,
expect, plan, anticipate, believe, estimate, continue, or the negative of such terms or
other similar expressions. Risk factors that might cause or contribute to such a discrepancy
include, but are not limited to, those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended June 30, 2009 and other SEC filings. We maintain a web site at
www.generalfinance.com that makes available, through a link to the SECs EDGAR system website,
our filings that we have made with the SEC.
References in this Item. 2 to we, us, or the Company are to General Finance Corporation
(GFN) and its consolidated subsidiaries. These subsidiaries include GFN U.S. Australasia
Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (GFN U.S.); GFN North America Corp., a Delaware
corporation (GFNNA); GFN Mobile Storage Inc., a Delaware corporation (GFNMS); GFN Australasia
Holdings Pty Ltd., an Australian corporation (GFN Holdings); GFN Australasia Finance Pty Ltd, an
Australian corporation (GFN Finance); RWA Holdings Pty Limited (RWA), an Australian
corporation, and its subsidiaries (collectively, Royal Wolf); and Pac-Van, Inc., an Indiana
corporation (Pac-Van).
Background and Significant Acquisitions
We were incorporated in Delaware on October 14, 2005 in order to serve as a vehicle to effect
a business combination with one or more operating businesses in the rental services and specialty
finance sectors. From inception through September 13, 2007, we did not have any business or
operations and our activities were limited to raising capital in our initial public offering (the
IPO) in April 2006, identifying an operating business to acquire, and negotiating and entering
into an agreement to acquire Royal Wolf.
On September 13, 2007 (September 14 in Australia), we completed the acquisition of Royal Wolf
through the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of RWA. Royal Wolf is the leading provider
in Australia and New Zealand of storage containers, portable container buildings and freight
containers, which we refer to collectively as storage container products. Based upon the actual
exchange rate of one Australian dollar to $0.8407 U.S. dollar realized in connection with payments
made upon completion of the acquisition, the purchase price paid to the sellers for the RWA shares
was $64.3 million, including deposits of $1,005,000 previously paid by us in connection with the
acquisition. We paid the purchase price, less the deposits, by a combination of cash in the amount
of $44.7 million plus the issuance to Bison Capital Australia, L.P. (Bison Capital), one of the
sellers, of shares of common stock of GFN U.S.; and the issuance of a note to Bison Capital. As a
result of this structure, we own 86.2% of the outstanding capital stock of GFN U.S. and Bison
Capital owns 13.8% of the outstanding capital stock of GFN U.S.
On October 1, 2008, we completed our acquisition of Pac-Van through a merger with Mobile
Office Acquisition Corp. (MOAC), the parent of Pac-Van, and our wholly-owned subsidiary formed in
July 2008, GFNNA. Pac-Van leases and sells modular buildings, mobile offices and storage container
products in the United States. In addition to assuming Pac-Vans long-term debt, we paid the
purchase price to the stockholders of MOAC by a combination of $19.4 million in cash, 4,000,000
shares of GFN restricted common stock and a 20-month subordinated promissory note in the aggregate
principal amount of $1.5 million bearing interest at 8% per annum. The note and 1,133,333 shares of
our restricted common stock will secure the indemnification obligations for 20 months and 36
months, respectively.
Business Overview
The global economic downturn and credit crisis, particularly the recession experienced in the
United States and Australia, are having a negative impact upon our business and we have responded
by making a determined effort to reduce personnel costs, capital expenditures, discretionary
spending, curtail acquisition activity and reduce our long-term debt. We continuously monitor our
performance and customer demand levels to find more efficiency in all aspects of our business.
Accordingly, we may continue to reduce headcount or employee compensation in the areas in which we
believe we can
achieve greater efficiencies without effecting customer service or our sales efforts. While this is
our approach for the foreseeable future, our long-term strategy and business plan is to acquire and
operate rental services and specialty finance businesses in North America, Europe and the
Asia-Pacific area.
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We currently have two operating subsidiaries, Royal Wolf and Pac-Van, that lease and sell
storage container products, modular buildings and mobile offices through eighteen customer service
centers (CSCs) in Australia, six CSCs in New Zealand and twenty-six branch locations across
eighteen states in the United States. As of September 30, 2009, we had 219 and 196 employees and
27,626 and 11,341 lease fleet units in the Asia-Pacific area and United States, respectively. We do
business in two distinct, but related industries; modular space and mobile storage, which we
collectively refer to as the portable services industry. Currently, only Pac-Van leases and sells
modular space products. Prior to our acquisition of Pac-Van, our revenue mix was approximately 70%
sales and 30% leasing. However, during the quarter ended September 30, 2009 the mix was 47% sales
and 53% leasing.
Our products include the following:
Modular Space
Modular Buildings. Also known as manufactured buildings, modular buildings provide customers
with additional space and are often tailored specifically to satisfy the unique needs of the
customer. Depending on the customers desired application, modular buildings can range in size from
1,000 to more than 30,000 square feet and may be highly customized.
Mobile Offices and Portable Container Buildings. Also known as trailers or construction
trailers, mobile offices are re-locatable units with aluminum or wood exteriors on wood (or steel)
frames on a steel carriage fitted with axles, allowing for an assortment of add-ons to provide
comfortable and convenient temporary space solutions. We also offer portable container buildings,
ground level offices (GLO), or office containers, which are either modified or
specifically-manufactured shipping containers that are used as mobile offices; and in-plant units,
which are manufactured structures that provide self-contained office space with maximum design
flexibility.
Mobile Storage
Storage Containers. Storage containers generally consist of used shipping containers that have
been purchased and refurbished and provide a flexible, low cost alternative to warehousing, while
offering greater security, convenience, and immediate accessibility. Our storage products include
general purpose dry storage containers, refrigerated containers and specialty containers in a range
of standard and modified sizes, designs and storage capacities. Specialty containers include
blast-resistant units, hoarding units and hazardous-waste units. We also offer storage vans, also
known as storage trailers or dock-height trailers.
Freight Containers. Freight containers are specifically designed for transport of products by
road and rail. Our freight container products include curtain-side, refrigerated and bulk cargo
containers, together with a range of standard and industry-specific dry freight containers.
Quarter Ended September 30, 2009 (QE FY 2010) Compared to Quarter September 30, 2008 (QE FY
2009)
The following compares our QE FY 2010 results of operations with our QE FY 2009 results of
operations.
Revenues. Revenues totaled $35.2 million in QE FY 2010, an increase of $3.5 million, or 11.0%,
from $31.7 million in QE FY 2009. The increase was primarily due to $14.4 million of revenues at
Pac-Van, which we acquired on October 1, 2008, substantially offset by a $10.9 million decrease, or
34.4%, in revenues in QE FY 2010 from QE FY 2009 at Royal Wolf. The economic downturn in the
Asia-Pacific area during QE FY 2010 resulted in a significant reduction in our overall business,
but particularly in the mining and defense and transportation (road and rail) sectors, which had an
aggregate decline in revenues of over $8.0 million from QE FY 2009. Sales and leasing revenues
represented 47% and 53% of total revenues in QE FY 2010 and 66% and 34% of total revenues in QE FY
2009, respectively; the more favorable leasing revenue mix in QE FY 2010 resulting primarily from
our acquisition of Pac-Van.
Sales during QE FY 2010 amounted to $16.6 million, compared to $21.0 million during QE FY
2009; representing a decrease of $4.4 million, or 21.0%. The decrease was primarily because sales
at Royal Wolf were $8.9 million lower in QE FY 2010 from QE FY 2009, but this reduction was offset
somewhat by a sales increase in QE FY 2010 of $4.5 million at Pac-Van. In QE FY 2010 sales in the
Asia-Pacific area declined $6.1 million and $2.1 million in our national accounts group (or
non-retail operations) and CSC retail operations, respectively, and we experienced an unfavorable
foreign
exchange rate effect of $0.7 million. The $6.1 million decrease in our national accounts group
consisted of a $1.2 million reduction due to lower prices and a $4.9 million reduction due to lower
unit sales. The $2.1 million decrease in our retail operations consisted of a $0.8 million
reduction in sales prices and a $1.3 million reduction from lower unit sales.
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In both our national accounts group and retail businesses, the decline in sales was primarily
in the mining and defense and transportation sectors, which saw sales drop in these sectors from
$10.6 million in QE FY 2009 to $2.7 million in QE FY 2010. Our business in these sectors,
particularly mining and defense, was significantly impacted by the economic downturn in the
Asia-Pacific area, most significantly the curtailment of mining and production in China during QE
FY 2010.
Leasing revenues during QE FY 2010 amounted to $18.6 million compared to $10.7 million during
QE FY 2009, representing an increase of $7.9 million, or 73.8%. The increase was primarily due to
leasing revenues recognized at Pac-Van of $9.9 million, which had an average composite utilization
rate of 71.0% in QE FY 2010. This increase was offset somewhat by a reduction in leasing revenues
at Royal Wolf of $2.0 million, or 18.7%, in QE FY 2010 from QE FY 2009. This was driven by a
decrease of $2.0 million in the average total number of units on lease per month ($1.4 million in
our retail business and $0.6 million in our national accounts group) and an unfavorable foreign
exchange rate effect of $0.2 million; offset somewhat by an increase of $0.2 million due to growth
in the average pricing on lease per month ($0.1 million decrease in our retail business and
$0.3 million increase in our national accounts group). At Royal Wolf, average utilization in the
retail operations was 76.0% during QE FY 2010, as compared to 80.4% during QE FY 2009; and average
utilization in the national accounts group operations was 63.5% during QE FY 2010, as compared to
77.3% during QE FY 2009. Overall average utilization at Royal Wolf was 71.5% in QE FY 2010, as
compared to 78.8% in QE FY 2009. The average monthly lease rate of containers in QE FY 2010 for
Royal Wolf was AUS$152, as compared to AUS$145 in QE FY 2009. At Pac-Van, the average monthly
lease rate for QE FY 2010 was $90, $244 and $967 for containers, mobile offices and modular units,
respectively; as compared to $93, $255 and $1,043 for containers, mobile offices and modular units,
respectively, during the previous quarter ended June 30, 2009. The lower monthly lease rates
reflect the competitive pressures n the current U.S. economy to maintain lease revenues and
utilization rates; particularly in the construction industry in which Pac-Van has over 40% of its
business.
In QE FY 2010, at Royal Wolf, the transportation sector experienced the largest leasing
revenue reduction from QE FY 2009 ($0.8 million) and the impact of the downturn in the Asia-Pacific
area was reflected in the reduction of our utilization rates in QE FY 2010 from QE FY 2009;
however, our average monthly lease rate increased, which we believe is reflective of our position
as the only national company in the mobile storage industry in Australia and New Zealand. Royal
Wolf continually reviews each local market in which it does business to determine if local factors
justify increases or decreases in lease rates and the effect these changes would have on
utilization and revenues. At Pac-Van, maintaining utilization rates are of particular importance
as under its senior secured credit facility led by LaSalle National Association, now Bank of
America, N.A. (BOA), Pac-Van is required to maintain a minimum overall utilization rate, as
defined, of over 70% at each quarter end. The impact of this is that Pac-Van would be more apt to
reduce its monthly lease rate to maintain its utilization than Royal Wolf.
The average value of the U.S. dollar against the Australian dollar strengthened during QE FY
2010 as compared to QE FY 2009. The average currency exchange rate of one Australian dollar during
QE FY 2009 was $0.89174 U.S. dollar compared to $0.83244 U.S. dollar during QE FY 2010. This
fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates resulted in a decrease to our total revenues at
Royal Wolf of $0.9 million in QE FY 2010 when compared to QE FY 2009.
Cost of Sales. Cost of sales decreased by a net $4.4 million to $13.8 million during QE FY
2010 from $18.2 million during QE FY 2009; reflecting the reduction in sales at Royal Wolf of $7.7
million, offset somewhat by an increase of $3.3 million at Pac-Van. Our gross profit percentage
from sales revenues improved during QE FY 2010 to approximately 17% compared to 13% during QE FY
2009, primarily as a result of the more favorable gross profit percentage of approximately 27% at
Pac-Van during QE FY 2010. Royal Wolfs gross profit percentage in QE FY 2010 remained flat at
approximately 13% with QE FY 2009.
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Leasing, Selling and General Expenses. Leasing, selling and general expenses increased by
$5.7 million during QE FY 2010 to $14.1 million from $8.4 million during QE FY 2009. This increase
included $7.4 million incurred at Pac-Van; offset slightly by an approximately (a) a $0.1 decrease
at GFN, which incurred $0.5 million during QE FY 2010 as compared to $0.6 million in QE FY 2009,
and (b) a $1.6 million decrease at Royal Wolf, which incurred $6.2 million in QE FY 2010 as
compared to $7.8 million in QE FY 2009. The following table provides more detailed information:
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter Ended September 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Salaries, wages and related |
|
$ |
4.1 |
|
|
$ |
3.4 |
|
Share-based payments |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
Rent |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
CSC operating costs |
|
|
1.5 |
|
|
|
1.2 |
|
Business promotion |
|
|
0.4 |
|
|
|
0.3 |
|
Travel and meals |
|
|
0.4 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
|
IT and telecommunications |
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
|
Professional costs |
|
|
0.6 |
|
|
|
0.3 |
|
Other |
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
0.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
7.8 |
|
|
$ |
6.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses at Royal Wolf decreased by $1.6 million, or 20.5%, in QE FY 2010 from QE FY
2009. As a percentage of revenues, it increased to 29.8% in QE FY 2010 from 24.6% in QE FY 2009;
primarily as a result of the lower revenues at Royal Wolf in QE FY 2010 from QE FY 2009. The major
decreases in leasing, selling and general expenses for QE FY 2010 were: (1) salaries and related
payroll costs decreased as a result of staff reductions and lower bonuses, (2) less discretionary
spending on retail business (CSC operating costs) including travel and meals, and (3) better
control of our professional costs.
As a percentage of revenues, operating expenses at Pac-Van were 51.0% during QE FY 2010.
Pac-Vans operating expenses as a percentage of revenues are higher than Royal Wolfs percentage
as: (1) Royal Wolfs mix of QE FY 2010 sales to leasing revenue at 58% is higher than the 31% at
Pac-Van, (2) Pac-Van has invested in an office modular fleet which is a lower margin product line;
and (3) Pac-Van has less density in its retail markets. Overall, total operating expenses as a
percentage of revenues were 39.9% in QE FY 2010, as compared to 26.5% in QE FY 2009.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization increased by $1.9 million to
$5.3 million during QE FY 2010 from $3.4 million during QE FY 2009. The increase was primarily due
to adjustments to fixed assets and identifiable intangible assets as a result of the Pac-Van
acquisition, as well as three other smaller acquisitions since June 2008. Depreciation and
amortization at Pac-Van totaled $1.4 million during QE FY 2010.
Interest Expense. Interest expense of $3.7 million in QE FY 2010 was $0.7 million lower than
the $4.4 million in QE FY 2009. This was due primarily to an overall $2.0 million interest
reduction at Royal Wolf caused by lower effective interest rates (including foreign translation
effect) and the fact that it had an unrealized gain on interest rate swap and option contracts
totaling $0.1 million in QE FY 2010 versus an unrealized loss of $1.5 million in QE FY 2009. Royal
Wolfs weighted-average interest rate was 10.2% in QE FY 2010, as compared to 13.1% in QE FY 2009.
These factors more than offset the effect of the increased total debt since June 30, 2008,
primarily as a result of our acquisition of Pac-Van and capital expenditure requirements. The
Pac-Van acquisition, another small acquisition and capital requirements in the U.S. were funded
principally with the assumption of and borrowings under the BOA senior credit facility and the
senior subordinated secured note payable to SPV Capital Funding, L.L.C. (SPV). Interest expense
at Pac-Van, with a weighted-average rate of 5.3%, totaled $1.3 million in QE FY 2010. Two small acquisitions and
capital expenditure requirements in the Asia-Pacific area were funded primarily by borrowings under
the senior credit facility with Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ). Total
long-term debt, including current portion, totaled $81,252, $95,942, $200,304 and $198,735 at June
30, 2008, September 30, 2008, June 30, 2009 and September 30, 2009, respectively.
Foreign Currency Exchange. We have certain U.S. dollar-denominated debt at Royal Wolf,
including intercompany borrowings, which are remeasured at each financial reporting date with the
impact of the remeasurement being recorded in our consolidated statements of operations. Unrealized
gains and losses resulting from such remeasurement due to changes in the Australian exchange rate
to the U.S. dollar could have a significant impact in our reported results of operations, as well
as any realized gains and losses from the payments on such U.S. dollar-denominated debt and
intercompany borrowings. As noted above, the average value of the U.S. dollar against the
Australian dollar strengthened during QE FY 2010 as compared to QE FY 2009, but the U.S. dollar
weakened against the Australian dollar from June 30, 2009 to September 30, 2009. The currency
exchange rate of one Australian dollar at June 30, 2009 was $0.8048 U.S. dollar compared to $0.8729
U.S. dollar at September 30, 2009. In QE FY 2010, unrealized and realized foreign exchange gains
totaled $2.3 million and $0.1 million, respectively, and unrealized gains on forward currency
exchange contracts totaled $0.2 million. In QE FY 2009, unrealized foreign exchange losses totaled
$5.8 million and realized exchange losses totaled $3.2 million; primarily because of a realized
exchange loss of $2.8 million as a result of Royal Wolfs repayment of intercompany advances
totaling $21.5 million in September 2008. We had advanced $20.0 million of the
proceeds received from our warrant exercise program in May 2008 to Royal Wolf for the temporary
reduction of long-term borrowings prior to the ultimate use of these proceeds in the acquisition of
Pac-Van on October 1, 2008. Unrealized gains on forward currency exchange contracts totaled
$1.3 million in QE FY 2009.
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Income Taxes. Our effective income tax increased to 36.5% during QE FY 2010 from the QE FY
2009 effective rate of 34.8% rate (which resulted in an income tax benefit), primarily because we
are now required to file tax returns in multiple U.S. states as a result of the Pac-Van
acquisition. As of June 30, 2009, we had a U.S. federal net operating loss carryforward of
approximately $34.8 million, which expires if unused during fiscal years 2019 to 2029.
Net Income Attributable to Stockholders. We had net income attributable to stockholders of
$0.1 million during QE FY 2010, as compared to a net loss of $5.0 million during QE FY 2009,
primarily as a result of the operating profit from Pac-Van, which we acquired on October 1, 2008,
the favorable impact of the foreign currency exchange gains and reduced interest expense QE FY 2010
versus QE FY 2009.
Measures not in Accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States
(U.S. GAAP)
Earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and other non-operating
costs (EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA) are supplemental measures of our performance that are not
required by, or presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These measures are not measurements of our
financial performance under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to net income,
income from operations or any other performance measures derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP or as
an alternative to cash flow from operating, investing or financing activities as a measure of
liquidity.
EBITDA is a non-U.S. GAAP measure. We calculate adjusted EBITDA by adjusting EBITDA to
eliminate the impact of certain items we do not consider to be indicative of the performance of our
ongoing operations. You are encouraged to evaluate each adjustment and whether you consider each to
be appropriate. In addition, in evaluating EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in
the future, we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in the presentation of EBITDA and
adjusted EBITDA. Our presentation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an
inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. We present
EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA because we consider them to be important supplemental measures of our
performance and because we believe they are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and
other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry, many of which present
EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA when reporting their results. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA have
limitations as analytical tools, and should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for
analysis of our results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Because of these limitations, EBITDA and
adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as measures of discretionary cash available to us to
invest in the growth of our business or to reduce our indebtedness. We compensate for these
limitations by relying primarily on our U.S. GAAP results and using EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA only
supplementally. The following table shows our EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA, and the reconciliation
from operating income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter Ended September 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Operating income |
|
$ |
1,727 |
|
|
$ |
2,075 |
|
Add depreciation and amortization |
|
|
3,383 |
|
|
|
5,257 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EBITDA |
|
|
5,110 |
|
|
|
7,332 |
|
Add Share-based compensation expense |
|
|
210 |
|
|
|
246 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
|
$ |
5,320 |
|
|
$ |
7,578 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Our business is capital intensive, so from an operating level, we focus primarily on adjusted
EBITDA to measure our results. This measure eliminates the effect of financing transactions that we
enter into and provides us with a means to track internally generated cash from which we can fund
our interest expense and fleet growth objectives. In managing our business, we regularly compare
our EBITDA margins on a monthly basis. As capital is invested in our established branch locations,
we achieve higher EBITDA margins on that capital than we achieve on capital invested to establish a
new branch (or CSC), because our fixed costs are already in place in connection with the
established branches. The fixed costs are those associated with yard and delivery equipment, as
well as advertising, sales, marketing and office expenses. With a new market or branch, we must
first fund and absorb the start-up costs for setting up the new
branch facility, hiring and developing the management and sales team and developing our marketing and advertising programs. A
new branch will have low EBITDA margins in its early years until the number of units on rent
increases. Because of our higher operating margins on incremental lease revenue, which we realize
on a branch-by-branch basis when, the branch achieves leasing revenues sufficient to cover the
branchs fixed costs, leasing revenues in excess of the break-even amount produces large
increases in profitability. Conversely, absent significant growth in leasing revenues, the EBITDA
margin at a branch will remain relatively flat on a period by period comparative basis.
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Liquidity and Financial Condition
Each of our two operating units, Royal Wolf and Pac Van, fund their operations substantially
independent of one another. Each have term debt and bank credit facilities that provide short term
and long term funding and require compliance with various covenants. These covenants require them
to, among other things; maintain certain levels of interest coverage, EBITDA, unit utilization rate
and overall leverage. In addition, we have a $1.0 million credit facility with Union Bank and have
certain obligations to Bison Capital and SPV in connection with its purchase of Royal Wolf and Pac
Van, respectively.
The global economic downturn and credit crises have had and continue to have a significant
adverse impact on our business operations, making compliance with the various loan covenants very
challenging. In addition, our leverage has increased due to declining EBITDA and asset values. We
have limited access to additional capital except on terms that may be viewed as onerous and
expensive. While we have and continue to proactively manage compliance with the covenants of our
various loan agreements and believe we have satisfactory relationships with each lender, continued
deterioration of the economies in which we operate could lead to a breach in one or more covenants
and the lenders accelerating loan maturities.
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 (FY 2009), we began negotiations with our lenders
to modify various covenants and extend maturities. These included our amending our senior credit
facility with ANZ (see Note 4 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements) and our
shareholders agreement with Bison Capital in GFN U.S. (see Note 8 of Notes to Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements). The effect of these amendments, among other things, was
establishing financial covenants on the ANZ facility at less restrictive levels, as well as
revising principal payment requirements, and deferring Bison Capitals put option on their minority
interest in GFN U.S. (through which we indirectly own Royal Wolf) to July 2011. Also, as a result
of the ANZ credit facility amendment, we are required to pay the U.S.-denominated principal payment
of $5.5 million due Bison Capital in July 2010 by a capital infusion from GFN.
Our required principal and other obligations payments (not including and Bison Capitals put
option) for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 and the subsequent three fiscal years are
as follows:
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Year Ending June 30, |
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2010 (a) |
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2011 |
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2012 (b) |
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2013 |
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ANZ senior credit facility and other |
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$ |
10,900 |
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$ |
10,600 |
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$ |
300 |
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$ |
56,800 |
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Bison Capital subordinated notes |
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5,500 |
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16,000 |
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Holdback note (issued in connection with Pac-Van acquisition) |
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1,500 |
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BOA senior credit facility |
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71,100 |
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SPV subordinated note |
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25,000 |
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Union Bank credit facility |
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900 |
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$ |
12,400 |
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$ |
17,000 |
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$ |
300 |
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$ |
168,900 |
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(a) |
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Does not include the invoice financing and overdraft facilities totaling $4.3 million. These
continually roll over and will be fully repaid at the maturity of the ANZ facility. |
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(b) |
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The Bison put option of a minimum of $12.9 million is effective on July 1, 2011. |
As reflected in the table above, unless conditions significantly change, a company-wide
capital restructuring will be required some time before or during the fiscal year ending June 30,
2013, as the majority of the outstanding borrowings under our secured senior and subordinated loans
mature during this period. In the foreseeable future, however, we have three principal objectives
with respect to our liquidity:
1. Reduce overall leverage in each operating entity by minimizing capital expenditures and
using operating cash flow to pay interest and reduce debt.
2. Operate the businesses to meet all loan covenant requirements.
3. Generate sufficient capital, either through operations or external sources, including debt
or equity, to meet loan maturities.
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Depending on our operating performance, we believe we may require up to an approximately net
$6.0 million of external financing during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 to achieve these
objectives. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in raising additional capital or
maintaining compliance with our loan covenants. We currently do not pay a dividend on common stock
and anticipate using retained earnings to reduce debt for the foreseeable future.
Cash Flow for FY 2009 Compared to FY 2008
Our leasing business is capital intensive and we acquire leasing assets before they generate
revenues, cash flow and earnings. These leasing assets have very long useful lives and require
relatively minimal maintenance expenditures. Most of the capital we deploy into our leasing
business historically has been used to expand our operations geographically, to increase the number
of units available for lease at our retail locations, and to add to our breadth of product mix. Our
operations have generated annual cash flow that exceeds our reported earnings, particularly due to
the deferral of income taxes caused by accelerated depreciation that is used for tax accounting.
As we discussed above, our principal source of capital for operations consists of funds
available from the senior secured credit facility with ANZ and the senior secured credit facility
led by BOA. We also finance a smaller portion of capital requirements through finance leases and
lease-purchase contracts, have a $1.0 million line of credit with Union Bank and have outstanding
senior subordinated notes with Bison Capital and SPV. Supplemental information pertaining to our
combined sources and uses of cash is presented in the table below.
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Quarter Ended September 30, |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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$ |
507 |
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$ |
7,465 |
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Net cash used by investing activities |
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$ |
(7,121 |
) |
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$ |
(2,579 |
) |
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Net cash provided (used) by financing activities |
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$ |
26,578 |
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$ |
(8,153 |
) |
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Operating activities. Our operations provided net cash flow of $7.9 million during QE FY 2010,
as compared to $0.5 million during QE FY 2009. The significant increase in operating cash flows of
$7.4 million in QE FY 2010 from QE FY 2009 was primarily due to (1) net income of $0.6 million
versus a net loss of $6.7 million, and (2) non-cash adjustments of (i) unrealized gains on forward
exchange contracts of $0.2 million versus $1.3 million, (ii) depreciation and amortization of
$5.3 million versus $3.4 million and (iii) additional deferred income taxes of $4.1 million in QE
FY 2010 versus QE FY 2009. Cash provided by operating activities is enhanced by the deferral of
most income taxes due to the rapid tax depreciation rate of our assets and our federal and state
net operating loss carryforwards. At September 30, 2009, we had a net deferred tax liability of
$14.1 million. Operating cash flow was offset somewhat by non-cash adjustments in QE FY 2010 when
compared to QE FY 2009 for (i) unrealized foreign exchange gains of $2.3 million versus an
unrealized loss of $5.8 million and unrealized gains on interest rate swaps and options of
$0.1 million versus an unrealized loss of $1.5 million. The non-cash adjustments in QE FY 2009
more than offset the other adjustments and uses of cash, including the realized foreign exchange
losses of $2.8 million incurred primarily as a result of Royal Wolf repaying intercompany advances
totaling $21.5 million.
Investing Activities. Net cash used by investing activities was $2.6 million for QE FY 2010,
as compared to $7.1 million for QE FY 2009. In QE FY 2009, cash of $1.0 million was used to acquire
one small business in the Asia-Pacific area. Purchases of property, plant and equipment were
approximately $1.0 million in both QE FY 2010 and QE FY 2009, and purchases of lease fleet declined
from $5.0 million in QE FY 2009 to $1.4 million in QE FY 2010; despite the acquisition of Pac-Van
and its capital requirements. In the current economic environment, we are minimizing our capital
expenditures to reduce our overall leverage and anticipate our near term investing activities will
be primarily focused on acquiring (a) specific types of units that are not in our fleet and are
placed on-rent, (b) technology and communication improvements for our telephone and computer
systems and (c) delivery equipment whereby we would derive improved customer service levels and a
cost savings. The amount of cash that we use during any period in
investing activities is almost entirely within managements discretion. Other than a preferred supply agreement, which does
not have a minimum purchase commitment, but does require us to purchase up to 5,000 containers if
offered to us; and the put and call options pertaining to Bison Capitals minority interest of
13.8% in GFN U.S., we have no significant long-term contracts or other arrangements pursuant to
which we may be required to purchase at a certain price or a minimum amount of goods or services in
connection with any portion of our business. Reference is made to Note 8 of Notes to Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of our commitments and contingencies.
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Financing Activities. Net cash used by financing activities was $8.2 million for QE FY 2010,
as compared to $26.6 million provided in QE FY 2009. During FY 2009, as a result of the economic
environment, we made reducing our long-term debt a principal objective. In QE FY 2010, we reduced
our long-term borrowings by $7.9 million, as compared to borrowing $26.1 million in QE FY 2009;
which was used primarily by Royal Wolf to repay the intercompany advance totaling $21.5 million
(prior to our acquisition of Pac-Van), make a small acquisition and expand the container lease
fleet.
Asset Management
Receivables and inventories decreased (including foreign translation effect) from $26.4
million and $22.5 million at June 30, 2009 to $21.7 million and $20.4 million at September 30,
2009, respectively. Effective asset management is a significant focus for us, particularly in this
current economic environment, as we strive to continue to apply appropriate credit and collection
controls and reduce inventory levels to maintain and enhance cash flow and profitability. At
September 30, 2009, days sales outstanding (DSO) in trade receivables were 40 days and 63 days
for Royal Wolf and Pac-Van, as compared to 49 days and 59 days at June 30, 2009, respectively.
Our total lease fleet increased (including foreign translation effect) from $188.9 million at
June 30, 2009 to $195.6 million at September 30, 2009. At September 30, 2009, we had 38,967 units
(15,412 units in retail operations in Australia, 7,811 units in national account group operations
in Australia, 4,403 units in New Zealand, which are considered retail; and 11,341 units in the
United States) in our lease fleet, as compared 39,574 units (15,534 units in retail operations in
Australia, 8,190 units in national account group operations in Australia, 4,503 units in New
Zealand, which are considered retail; and 11,347 units in the United States) at June 30, 2009. At
those dates, 27,556 units (11,544 units in retail operations in Australia, 4,891 units in national
account group operations in Australia, 3,459 units in New Zealand, which are considered retail; and
7,662 units in the United States) and 27,825 units (11,106 units in retail operations in Australia,
5,145 units in national account group operations in Australia, 3,494 units in New Zealand, which
are considered retail; and 8,080 units in the United States) were on lease, respectively.
In the United States, the lease fleet totaled 11,341 units and 11,347 units at September 30,
2009 and June 30, 2009, respectively, and was comprised of 3,965 containers, 6,363 mobile offices
and 1,013 modular units at September 30, 2009; and 4,007 containers, 6,327 mobile offices and 1,013
modular units at June 30, 2009. At those dates, in the United States, the total of 7,662 units and
8,080 units on lease, respectively, were comprised of 2,883 containers, 4,003 mobile offices and
776 modular units; and 3,255 containers, 4,061 mobile offices and 764 modular units, respectively.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not maintain any off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements, obligations or other
relationships with unconsolidated entities or others that are reasonably likely to have a material
current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or
expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
Seasonality
Although demand from certain customer segments can be seasonal, our operations as a whole are
not seasonal to any significant extent. We experience a reduction in sales volumes at Royal Wolf
during Australias summer holiday break from mid-December to the end of January, followed by
February being a short working day month. However, this reduction in sales typically is
counterbalanced by the increased lease revenues derived from the removals or moving and storage
industry, which experiences its seasonal peak of personnel relocations during this same summer
holiday break. Demand from some of Pac-Vans customers can be seasonal, such as in the construction
industry, which tends to increase leasing activity in the first and fourth quarters; while
customers in the retail industry tend to lease more units in the second quarter.
Impact of Inflation
We believe that inflation has not had a material effect on our business. However, during
periods of rising prices and, in particular when the prices increase rapidly or to levels
significantly higher than normal, we may incur significant increases in our operating costs and may
not be able to pass price increases through to our customers in a timely manner, which could harm
our future results of operations.
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Critical Accounting Estimates
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based
upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP
accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates
and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. On an
ongoing basis, we re-evaluate all of our estimates. We base our estimates on historical experience
and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the
results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and
liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may materially differ
from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions as additional information becomes
available in future periods. We believe the following are the more significant judgments and
estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.
We are required to estimate the collectability of our trade receivables. Accordingly, we
maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses that may result from the inability
of our customers to make required payments. On a recurring basis, we evaluate a variety of factors
in assessing the ultimate realization of these receivables, including the current credit-worthiness
of our customers, days outstanding trends, a review of historical collection results and a review
of specific past due receivables. If the financial conditions of our customers were to deteriorate,
resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be
required, resulting in decreased net income. To date, uncollectible accounts have been within the
range of our expectations.
We lease and sell storage container products, modular buildings and mobile offices to our
customers. Leases to customers generally qualify as operating leases unless there is a bargain
purchase option at the end of the lease term. Revenue is recognized as earned in accordance with
the lease terms established by the lease agreements and when collectability is reasonably assured.
Revenue is recognized as earned in accordance with the lease terms established by the lease
agreements and when collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue from sales of equipment is
recognized upon delivery and when collectability is reasonably assured.
We have a fleet of storage containers, mobile offices, modular buildings and steps that we
lease to customers under operating lease agreements with varying terms. The lease fleet (or lease
or rental equipment) is recorded at cost and depreciated on the straight-line basis over the
estimated useful life (10 20 years), after the date the units are put in service, and are
depreciated down to their estimated residual values (up to 70% of cost). In our opinion, estimated
residual values are at or below net realizable values. We continue to evaluate these depreciation
policies as more information becomes available from other comparable sources and our own historical
experience.
For the issuances of stock options, we follow the fair value provisions of Financial
Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 718,
Compensation Stock Compensation. FASB ASC Topic 718 requires recognition of employee share-based
compensation expense in the statements of income over the vesting period based on the fair value of
the stock option at the grant date. The pricing model we use for determining fair values of the
purchase option is the Black-Scholes Pricing Model. Valuations derived from this model are subject
to ongoing internal and external verification and review. The model uses market-sourced inputs such
as interest rates, market prices and volatilities. Selection of these inputs involves managements
judgment and may impact net income. In particular, the Company uses volatility rates based upon a
sample of comparable companies in the Companys industry and a risk-free interest rate, which is
the rate on U.S. Treasury instruments, for a security with a maturity that approximates the
estimated remaining expected term of the stock option.
We account for goodwill in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 350, Intangibles Goodwill and
Other. FASB ASC Topic 350 prohibits the amortization of goodwill and intangible assets with
indefinite lives and requires these assets be reviewed for impairment at least annually. We will
test goodwill annually for impairment or when events or circumstances indicate that there might be
impairment using the two-step process prescribed in FASB ASC Topic 350. The first step is a screen
for potential impairment, while the second step measures the amount of the impairment, if any.
Intangible assets include those with indefinite (trademark and trade name), and finite
(primarily customer base and lists, non-compete agreements and deferred financing costs) useful
lives. Customer base and lists and non-compete agreements are amortized on the straight-line basis
over the expected period of benefit which range from one to ten years. Costs to obtaining long-term
financing are deferred and amortized over the term of the related debt using the straight-line
method. Amortizing the deferred financing costs using the straight-line method does not produce
significantly different results than that of the effective interest method. We review intangibles
(those assets resulting from acquisitions) at least annually for impairment or when events or
circumstances indicate these assets might be impaired. We test impairment using historical cash
flows and other relevant facts and circumstances as the primary basis for its estimates of future
cash flows. This process requires the use of estimates and assumptions, which are subject to a high
degree of judgment.
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In preparing our consolidated financial statements, we recognize income taxes in each of the
jurisdictions in which we operate. For each jurisdiction, we estimate the actual amount of taxes
currently payable or receivable as well as deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to
temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and
liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured
using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which these temporary
differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and
liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the
enactment date.
A valuation allowance is provided for those deferred tax assets for which it is more likely
than not that the related benefits will not be realized. In determining the amount of the valuation
allowance, we consider estimated future taxable income as well as feasible tax planning strategies
in each jurisdiction. If we determine that we will not realize all or a portion of our deferred tax
assets, we will increase our valuation allowance with a charge to income tax expense or offset
goodwill if the deferred tax asset was acquired in a business combination. Conversely, if we
determine that we will ultimately be able to realize all or a portion of the related benefits for
which a valuation allowance has been provided, all or a portion of the related valuation allowance
will be reduced with a credit to income tax expense except if the valuation allowance was created
in conjunction with a tax asset in a business combination.
Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Reference is made to Note 2 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a
discussion of recently issued accounting pronouncements that could potentially impact us.
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Item 3. |
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
Market risk is the sensitivity of income to changes in interest rates, foreign exchanges and
other market-driven rates or prices. Reference is made to Note 5 of Notes to Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of market risk related to interest rates and
foreign exchanges.
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Item 4. |
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Controls and Procedures |
Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Ronald F. Valenta (our principal executive officer) and Charles E. Barrantes (our principal
financial officer) carried out an evaluation as of September 30, 2009 of the effectiveness of our
disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act). Based upon that evaluation, they concluded
that, as of September 30, 2009, our disclosure controls and procedures were (1) effective in that
they were designed to ensure that material information relating to us is made known to our
principal executive and principal financial officers, and (2) effective in that they provide
reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or
submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time
periods specified in the SECs rules and forms.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There has not been any significant change in our internal control over financial reporting in
connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d) under the Exchange Act that occurred
during the quarter ended September 30, 2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely
to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1. |
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Legal Proceedings |
None.
In evaluating our forward-looking statements, readers should specifically consider risk
factors that may cause actual results to vary from those contained in the forward-looking
statements. Risk factors associated with our business are included, but not limited to, our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2009, as filed with the SEC on September 28, 2009
(Annual Report). There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in our Annual
Report.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None that have not been previously reported.
Item. 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
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Item 4. |
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Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
None.
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Item 5. |
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Other Information |
None.
See Exhibit Index Attached.
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.
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Date: November 12, 2009 |
GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION
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By: |
/s/ Ronald F. Valenta
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Ronald F. Valenta |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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By: |
/s/ Charles E. Barrantes
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Charles E. Barrantes |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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Exhibit Description |
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10.1 |
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Variation Letter dated as of September 11, 2009 among GFN Australasia Holdings
Pty Ltd., GFN Australasia Finance Pty Ltd., RWA Holdings Pty Ltd., Royalwolf
Trading Australia Pty Ltd., Royal Wolf Hi-Tech Pty Ltd., Royalwolf NZ
Acquisition Co Ltd., Royalwolf Trading New Zealand Ltd. and Australia and New
Zealand Banking Group Limited (incorporated by reference to Registrants Form
8-K filed September 11, 2009) |
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10.2 |
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Second Amendment to Shareholders Agreement dated September 21, 2009
(incorporated by reference to Registrants Form 8-K filed September 25, 2009) |
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31.1 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) |
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31.2 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) |
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32.1 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350 |
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32.2 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350 |
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