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Universal Technical Institute Reports Fiscal Year 2016 Third Quarter Results

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), the leading provider of automotive technician training, today reported revenues for the third quarter ended June 30, 2016 of $82.3 million, a 3.3 percent decrease from $85.1 million for the third quarter of the prior year.  Net loss for the third quarter ended June 30, 2016 was $5.1 million, or a loss of 21 cents per diluted share, compared to net loss of $3.0 million, or 12 cents loss per diluted share, for the third quarter ended June 30, 2015.

Revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 were $260.2 million, a 4.3 percent decrease from $272.0 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2015. Including $29.4 million in income tax expense related to a valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets, net loss for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 was $38.8 million, or a loss of $1.60 per diluted share, compared to net income of $0.7 million, or 3 cents per diluted share, for the nine months ended June 30, 2015. 

During the prior quarter, we determined that it was necessary to record a full valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets.  The income tax expense related to the valuation allowance impacted diluted loss per share by approximately $1.21 for the nine months ended June 30, 2016.  Additionally, our new campus in Long Beach, California, which opened during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, negatively impacted earnings by $0.3 million (pre-tax) or 1 cent per diluted share for the third quarter and $3.1 million (pre-tax) or 8 cents per diluted share for the nine months ended June 30, 2016.

"While this is a very challenging time for our business, our primary focus is on rebuilding our student population and ensuring our cost structure is aligned with our student population," said Kim McWaters, chairman and CEO. "During the quarter, we partnered to raise additional capital to pursue our growth initiatives such as our metro-model campuses in Dallas and Long Beach which continue to perform well, and which we intend to expand to new markets. We also are investing in new programs that make use of excess capacity at our existing campuses, and we will look for strategic acquisitions that complement our core business and can provide cost synergies. We believe these investments can help us attract new students, meet the growing demand for our graduates and create value for all our shareholders."

Student Metrics


Three Months Ended June 30,


Nine Months Ended June 30,


2016



2015



2016



2015



(Rounded to hundreds)

Total starts

1,600



1,900



5,700



6,400


Average undergraduate full-time student enrollment

11,100



12,100



12,200



13,400


End of period undergraduate full-time student enrollment

10,300



11,500



10,300



11,500


 

Third Quarter Operating Performance

Revenues for the third quarter of 2016 were $82.3 million, a 3.3 percent decrease from $85.1 million for last year's third quarter. Tuition excluded $4.2 million and $5.1 million for the third quarter of 2016 and 2015, respectively, related to students participating in the Company's proprietary loan program which will be recognized as revenues when payments are received.

Operating loss and margin for the third quarter of 2016 were $5.5 million and 6.6 percent, respectively, compared to $4.0 million and 4.7 percent, respectively, in the same period last year. The decreases in operating income and margin were related primarily to the decrease in revenues and an increase in compensation expense primarily related to our new campus in Long Beach, California. This decline was partially offset by decreases in advertising and tools and training aids expenses. Our new campus in Long Beach, California was earnings neutral on an operating income basis for the third quarter of 2016, compared to an operating loss of $1.5 million for the third quarter of 2015. Excluding the Long Beach, California campus impact, operating loss and margin were $2.5 million and 3.0%, respectively, for the third quarter of 2015. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information" below.

Earnings (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the third quarter of 2016 was $(0.6) million compared to $1.3 million in the same period last year. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information" below.

Nine Month Operating Performance

Revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 were $260.2 million, a 4.3 percent decrease from $272.0 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2015. Tuition excluded $14.5 million and $16.5 million  for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, related to students participating in the Company's proprietary loan program which will be recognized as revenues when payments are received.

Operating loss and margin for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 were $13.4 million and 5.2 percent, respectively, compared to operating income and margin of $4.0 million and 1.5 percent, respectively, for the nine months ended June 30, 2015. The decreases in operating income and margin were related to the decrease in revenues and an increase in compensation and other expenses related to our Long Beach, California campus. This decline was partially offset by decreases in advertising, depreciation and amortization and tools and training aids expenses. Operating losses at our Long Beach, California campus were $2.1 million and $2.0 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Excluding the Long Beach, California campus losses, operating loss and margin were $11.3 million and 4.3 percent, respectively, for the nine months ended June 30, 2016, compared to operating income and margin of $6.0 million and 2.2%, respectively, for the nine months ended June 30, 2015.  See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information" below.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 was $1.7 million compared to $20.1 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2015. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information" below.

Liquidity

Cash, cash equivalents and investments totaled $108.1 million at June 30, 2016, compared to $59.2 million at September 30, 2015.  At June 30, 2016, shareholders' equity totaled $145.7 million as compared to $113.5 million at September 30, 2015.  On June 24, 2016, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Coliseum Holdings I, LLC to sell 700,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock for a total purchase price of $70.0 million. The proceeds from the offering are intended to be used to fund strategic long-term growth initiatives, including the expansion to new markets of campuses on a scale similar to our Long Beach, California and Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas campuses and the creation of new programs in existing markets with under-utilized campus facilities. Additionally, we may use the proceeds to fund strategic acquisitions that complement our core business.

We paid cash dividends of $0.02 per common share on October 5, 2015, December 18, 2015 and March 31, 2016 totaling approximately $1.5 million.  On June 9, 2016, our Board of Directors voted to eliminate the quarterly cash dividend on our common stock.

Cash used in operating activities was $10.8 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 compared to cash used in operating activities of $0.2 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2015.

2016 Outlook

For the year ending September 30, 2016, we expect new student starts and our average student population to be down in the low double digits as a percentage compared with the year ended September 30, 2015.  While annual tuition increases will slightly offset the decline in average students, we expect revenue to decline approximately 6 - 7% leading to minimal levels of EBITDA. Accordingly, we have modified certain project timelines resulting in lower anticipated capital expenditures which are now expected to be in the range of $8.0 to $9.0 million in 2016.

Conference Call

Management will hold a conference call to discuss the 2016 third quarter results on Thursday, August 4 at 1:30 p.m. PDT (4:30 p.m. EDT). This call can be accessed by dialing 412-317-6790 or 844-881-0138.  Investors are invited to listen to the call live at http://uti.investorroom.com/.  Please access the website at least 10 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software.  A replay of the call will be available on the Investor Relations section of UTI's website for 60 days or the replay can be accessed through August 16, 2016 by dialing 412-317-0088 or 877-344-7529 and entering pass code 10090455.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

This press release and the related conference call contains non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial measures, which are intended to supplement, but not substitute for, the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Management chooses to disclose to investors, these non-GAAP financial measures because they provide an additional analytical tool to clarify the results from operations and helps to identify underlying trends.  Additionally, such measures help compare the Company's performance on a consistent basis across time periods. To obtain a complete understanding of the Company's performance these measures should be examined in connection with net income, determined in accordance with GAAP, as presented in the financial statements and notes thereto included in the annual and quarterly filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Since the items excluded from these measures are significant components in understanding and assessing financial performance under GAAP, these measures should not be considered to be an alternative to net income as a measure of the Company's operating performance or profitability.  Exclusion of items in the non-GAAP presentation should not be construed as an inference that these items are unusual, infrequent or non-recurring. Other companies, including other companies in the education industry, may calculate non-GAAP financial measures differently than UTI does, limiting their usefulness as a comparative measure across companies.  A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures are included below.

Safe Harbor Statement

All statements contained herein, other than statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.  Such statements are based upon management's current expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties that could cause actual performance and results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements.  Factors that could affect the Company's actual results include, among other things, changes to federal and state educational funding, changes to regulations or agency interpretation of such regulations affecting the for-profit education industry, possible failure or inability to obtain regulatory consents and certifications for new or expanding campuses, potential increased competition, changes in demand for the programs offered by UTI, increased investment in management and capital resources, the effectiveness of the recruiting, advertising and promotional efforts, changes to interest rates and unemployment, general economic conditions of the Company and other risks that are described from time to time in the Company's public filings.  Further information on these and other potential factors that could affect the financial results or condition may be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.  Except as required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in expectations, any changes in events, conditions or circumstances, or otherwise.

About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. With more than 200,000 graduates in its 51-year history, UTI offers undergraduate degree and diploma programs at 12 campuses across the United States, as well as manufacturer-specific training programs at dedicated training centers. Through its campus-based school system, UTI provides specialized post-secondary education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech). For more information visit www.uti.edu.

Contact:

John Jenson                 
Vice President, Corporate Controller          
Universal Technical Institute, Inc.  
(623) 445-0821

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UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

(UNAUDITED)




Three Months Ended June 30,


Nine Months Ended June 30,



2016


2015


2016


2015






(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Revenues


$                82,266


$                85,106


$              260,231


$              272,021

Operating expenses:









Educational services and facilities


47,044


47,690


146,466


143,663

Selling, general and administrative


40,672


41,412


127,178


124,352

   Total operating expenses


87,716


89,102


273,644


268,015

Income (loss) from operations


(5,450)


(3,996)


(13,413)


4,006

Other (expense) income:









Interest expense, net


(802)


(484)


(2,416)


(1,464)

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates


51


139


290


393

Other income


77


54


455


299

   Total other (expense) income, net


(674)


(291)


(1,671)


(772)

Income (loss) before income taxes


(6,124)


(4,287)


(15,084)


3,234

Income tax expense (benefit)


(1,055)


(1,312)


23,667


2,560

Net income (loss)


$                 (5,069)


$                 (2,975)


$               (38,751)


$                     674

Preferred stock dividends


101



101


Income (loss) available for distribution


$                 (5,170)


$                 (2,975)


$               (38,852)


$                     674










Earnings per share:









Net income (loss) per share - basic


$                   (0.21)


$                   (0.12)


$                   (1.60)


$                    0.03

Net income (loss) per share - diluted


$                   (0.21)


$                   (0.12)


$                   (1.60)


$                    0.03

Weighted average number of shares outstanding:









Basic


24,345


24,138


24,283


24,477

Diluted


24,345


24,138


24,283


24,596

Cash dividends declared per common share


$                        —


$                    0.10


$                    0.04


$                    0.30

 

UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(UNAUDITED)




Three Months Ended June 30,


Nine Months Ended June 30,



2016


2015


2016


2015



(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Net income (loss)


$                 (5,069)


$                 (2,975)


$               (38,751)


$                     674

Other comprehensive income (loss)    (net of tax):









Equity interest in investee's unrealized gains (losses) on hedging derivatives, net of taxes



2


(1)


19

Comprehensive income (loss)


$                  (5,069)


$                  (2,973)


$                (38,752)


$                      693

 

UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)






June 30, 2016


Sept. 30, 2015

Assets


(In thousands)

Current assets:





Cash and cash equivalents


$                       103,245


$                         29,438

Restricted cash


3,260


5,824

Investments, current portion


4,849


28,086

Receivables, net


15,027


22,409

Deferred tax assets, net



4,539

Prepaid expenses and other current assets


19,293


17,761

   Total current assets


145,674


108,057

Investments, less current portion



1,719

Property and equipment, net


117,207


124,144

Goodwill


9,005


8,222

Deferred tax assets, net



20,248

Other assets


13,147


11,912

   Total assets


$                       285,033


$                       274,302






Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity





Current liabilities:





Accounts payable and accrued expenses


$                         37,405


$                         42,620

Deferred revenue


27,335


44,693

Accrued tool sets


3,409


3,624

Construction liability



Dividends payable


101


485

Financing obligation, current


867


737

Income tax payable



1,187

Other current liabilities


3,231


3,148

   Total current liabilities


72,348


96,494

Deferred tax liabilities, net


3,141


Deferred rent liability


9,450


10,822

Financing obligation


43,381


44,053

Construction liability



Other liabilities


11,031


9,458

Total liabilities


139,351


160,827






Commitments and contingencies








Shareholders' equity:





Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 31,211,936 shares issued and 24,347,039 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2016 and 31,098,193 shares issued and 24,233,296 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2015


3


3

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 700,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2016, liquidation preference of $100 per share, and 0 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2015



Paid-in capital - common


181,398


178,202

Paid-in capital - preferred


68,836


Treasury stock, at cost, 6,864,897 shares as of June 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015 


(97,388)


(97,388)

Retained earnings (deficit)


(7,186)


32,638

Accumulated other comprehensive income


19


20

   Total shareholders' equity


145,682


113,475

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity


$                       285,033


$                       274,302

 

UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)




Nine Months Ended June 30,



2016


2015



(In thousands)

Cash flows from operating activities:





Net income (loss)


$              (38,751)


$                     674

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:





Depreciation and amortization


11,358


13,169

Amortization of assets subject to financing obligation


2,012


1,396

Amortization of held-to-maturity investments


387


1,348

Bad debt expense


931


749

Stock-based compensation


3,208


2,974

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation



Deferred income taxes


27,928


184

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates


(290)


(393)

Training equipment credits earned, net


(716)


(815)

(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment


89


(5)

Changes in assets and liabilities:





Restricted cash: Title IV credit balances


322


382

Receivables


11,221


(869)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets


(1,535)


(187)

Other assets


(83)


(807)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses


(3,217)


3,040

Deferred revenue


(17,358)


(16,035)

Income tax payable/receivable


(5,973)


(4,661)

Accrued tool sets and other current liabilities


359


(9)

Deferred rent liability


(1,372)


(323)

Other liabilities


648


23

Net cash used in operating activities


(10,832)


(165)

Cash flows from investing activities:





Purchase of property and equipment


(6,695)


(21,746)

Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment


20


3

Purchase of investments



(26,061)

Proceeds received upon maturity of investments


24,569


32,380

Change in note receivable




Acquisitions


(1,500)


Investment in unconsolidated affiliates


(1,000)


Capitalized costs for intangible assets


(575)


(438)

Return of capital contribution from unconsolidated affiliate


359


346

Restricted cash: proprietary loan program


2,258


1,561

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities


17,436


(13,955)

Cash flows from financing activities:





Proceeds from sale of preferred stock, net of issuance costs paid


69,214


Payment of common stock cash dividends


(1,457)


(7,310)

Payment of preferred stock cash dividend



Payment of financing obligation


(542)


(502)

Payment of payroll taxes on stock-based compensation through shares withheld


(12)


(39)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee plans



Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation



Purchase of treasury stock



(6,119)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities


67,203


(13,970)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents


73,807


(28,090)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period


29,438


38,985

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period


$              103,245


$                10,895

 

UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(UNAUDITED)



Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to EBITDA





Three Months Ended June 30,


Nine Months Ended June 30,



2016


2015


2016


2015



(In thousands)

Net income (loss)


$       (5,069)


$       (2,975)


$     (38,751)


$                674

Interest expense, net


802


484


2,416


1,464

Income tax expense (benefit)


(1,055)


(1,312)


23,667


2,560

Depreciation and amortization


4,745


5,061


14,370


15,451

EBITDA


$          (577)


$         1,258


$         1,702


$           20,149

 

Reconciliation of Income (Loss) from Operations Impact of Long Beach, California Campus




Three Months Ended June 30,


Nine Months Ended June 30,



2016


2015


2016


2015



(In thousands)

Income (loss) from operations, as reported


$          (5,450)


$          (3,996)


$        (13,413)


$            4,006

Long Beach,California campus (income) loss from operations


(32)


1,454


2,127


1,991

Income (loss) from operations, adjusted for Long Beach, California campus


$         (5,482)


$         (2,542)


$       (11,286)


$           5,997

Operating margin, adjusted for Long Beach, California campus


(6.7)%


(3.0)%


(4.3)%


2.2 %

 

Reconciliation of Earnings (Loss) Per Share Impact of Long Beach, California Campus




Three Months Ended June 30,


Nine Months Ended June 30,



2016


2015


2016


2015



(In thousands)

Income (loss) available for distribution - diluted


$         (5,069)


$         (2,975)


$       (38,751)


$              674

Long Beach, California campus loss before income taxes


285


1,454


3,073


1,991

Less:  tax effects of Long Beach, California campus loss before income taxes


(109)


(567)


(1,174)


(776)

Income (loss) available for distribution - diluted, adjusted for Long Beach, California campus


$         (4,893)


$         (2,088)


$       (36,852)


$           1,889










Diluted earnings (loss) per share, as reported


$           (0.21)


$           (0.12)


$           (1.60)


$             0.03

Diluted earnings (loss) per share, adjusted for Long Beach, California campus


$           (0.20)


$           (0.09)


$           (1.52)


$             0.08










Diluted weighted average shares outstanding


24,345


24,138


24,283


24,596

 

Reconciliation of Earnings (Loss) Per Share Impact of Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance




Three Months Ended June 30,


Nine Months Ended June 30,



2016


2015


2016


2015



(In thousands)

Income (loss) available for distribution - diluted


$         (5,069)


$         (2,975)


$       (38,751)


$              674

Income tax expense related to increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance


1,407



29,356


Income (loss) available for distribution - diluted, adjusted for deferred tax asset valuation allowance


$         (3,662)


$         (2,975)


$         (9,395)


$              674










Diluted earnings (loss) per share, as reported


$           (0.21)


$           (0.12)


$           (1.60)


$             0.03

Diluted earnings (loss) per share, adjusted for deferred tax asset valuation allowance


$           (0.15)


$           (0.12)


$           (0.39)


$             0.03










Diluted weighted average shares outstanding


24,345


24,138


24,283


24,596

 

UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SELECTED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

(UNAUDITED)


Selected Supplemental Financial Information




Three Months Ended June 30,


Nine Months Ended June 30,



2016


2015


2016


2015



(In thousands)

Salaries expense


$         39,182


$         37,995


$       118,360


$       113,785

Employee benefits and tax


8,431


7,212


25,453


22,054

Bonus expense


2,223


1,342


4,890


5,236

Stock-based compensation


921


776


3,207


2,974

Total compensation and related costs


$         50,757


$         47,325


$       151,910


$       144,049










Occupancy expense


$           9,497


$           9,410


$         28,819


$         28,575

Depreciation and amortization expense


$           4,745


$           5,062


$         14,370


$         15,452

Bad debt expense


$              179


$              442


$              931


$              749

 

SOURCE Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

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