UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 For the quarterly period ended September 30,December 31, 2018
OR
¨

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 For the transition period from             to            
Commission file number 1-12725
Regis Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota 41-0749934
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
   
7201 Metro Boulevard, Edina, Minnesota 55439
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 (952) 947-7777
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) 
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
 
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Large accelerated filer x
 
Accelerated filer ¨
   
Non-accelerated filer ¨
 
Smaller reporting company ¨
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  
  
Emerging growth company ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ¨ No x  
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of OctoberJanuary 24, 2018:2019:
Common Stock, $.05 par value 44,328,12740,235,526
Class Number of Shares
 


REGIS CORPORATION
 
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Financial Statements
 
REGIS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
 
 September 30,
2018
 June 30,
2018
 December 31,
2018
 June 30,
2018
ASSETS  
  
  
  
Current assets:  
  
  
  
Cash and cash equivalents $115,729
 $110,399
 $96,954
 $110,399
Receivables, net 29,096
 52,430
 32,329
 52,430
Inventories 87,626
 79,363
 85,583
 79,363
Other current assets 33,462
 47,867
 34,267
 47,867
Total current assets 265,913
 290,059
 249,133
 290,059
        
Property and equipment, net 101,264
 105,860
 96,133
 105,860
Goodwill 402,202
 412,643
 393,774
 412,643
Other intangibles, net 10,322
 10,557
 9,736
 10,557
Other assets 40,922
 37,616
 40,379
 37,616
Total assets $820,623
 $856,735
 $789,155
 $856,735
        
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
  
  
  
Current liabilities:  
  
  
  
Accounts payable $55,994
 $57,738
 $57,127
 $57,738
Accrued expenses 85,384
 100,716
 86,634
 100,716
Total current liabilities 141,378
 158,454
 143,761
 158,454
        
Long-term debt 90,000
 90,000
 90,000
 90,000
Long-term lease liability 17,646
 
Other noncurrent liabilities 120,888
 121,843
 112,738
 121,843
Total liabilities 352,266
 370,297
 364,145
 370,297
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7) 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:  
  
  
  
Common stock, $0.05 par value; issued and outstanding 44,328,127 and 45,258,571 common shares at September 30, 2018 and June 30, 2018 respectively 2,217
 2,263
Common stock, $0.05 par value; issued and outstanding 41,472,468 and 45,258,571 common shares at December 31, 2018 and June 30, 2018 respectively 2,074
 2,263
Additional paid-in capital 175,983
 194,436
 128,964
 194,436
Accumulated other comprehensive income 10,737
 9,656
 8,145
 9,656
Retained earnings 279,420
 280,083
 285,827
 280,083
        
Total shareholders’ equity 468,357
 486,438
 425,010
 486,438
        
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $820,623
 $856,735
 $789,155
 $856,735
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


REGIS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
For The Three and Six Months Ended September 30,December 31, 2018 and 2017
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data amounts)
 Three Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended December 31, Six Months Ended December 31,
 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
Revenues:            
Service $207,848
 $235,630
 $190,419
 $223,278
 $398,267
 $458,908
Product 57,591
 60,958
 61,649
 71,832
 119,240
 132,790
Royalties and fees 22,396
 18,876
 22,603
 18,739
 44,999
 37,615
 287,835
 315,464
 274,671
 313,849
 562,506
 629,313
Operating expenses:            
Cost of service 121,497
 139,836
 114,931
 134,850
 236,428
 274,686
Cost of product 32,181
 30,162
 36,350
 39,864
 68,531
 70,026
Site operating expenses 36,821
 40,029
 35,563
 38,598
 72,384
 78,627
General and administrative 47,727
 35,166
 45,836
 48,592
 93,563
 83,758
Rent 35,978
 42,416
 34,642
 65,473
 70,620
 107,889
Depreciation and amortization 10,202
 12,255
 8,900
 24,951
 19,102
 37,206
Total operating expenses 284,406
 299,864
 276,222
 352,328
 560,628
 652,192
           

Operating income 3,429
 15,600
Operating (loss) income (1,551) (38,479) 1,878
 (22,879)
            
Other (expense) income:            
Interest expense (1,006) (2,138) (1,072) (2,169) (2,078) (4,307)
(Loss) gain from sale of salon assets to franchisees, net (3,960) 122
Gain (loss) from sale of salon assets to franchisees, net 2,865
 (104) (1,095) 18
Interest income and other, net 360
 420
 629
 2,019
 989
 2,439
            
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes (1,177) 14,004
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 871
 (38,733) (306) (24,729)
            
Income tax benefit (expense) 714
 (5,559)
Income tax (expense) benefit (454) 80,825
 260
 75,266
            
(Loss) income from continuing operations (463)
8,445
Income (loss) from continuing operations 417

42,092
 (46) 50,537
            
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes (264) (33,767)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes 6,113
 (6,601) 5,849
 (40,368)
            
Net loss $(727) $(25,322)
Net income $6,530
 $35,491
 $5,803
 $10,169
            
Net loss per share:    
Net income per share:        
Basic:            
(Loss) income from continuing operations $(0.01) $0.18
Loss from discontinued operations (0.01) (0.72)
Net loss per share, basic (1) $(0.02) $(0.54)
Income (loss) from continuing operations $0.01
 $0.90
 $0.00
 $1.08
Income (loss) from discontinued operations 0.14
 (0.14) 0.13
 (0.86)
Net income per share, basic (1) $0.15
 $0.76
 $0.13
 $0.22
Diluted:            
(Loss) income from continuing operations $(0.01) $0.18
Loss from discontinued operations (0.01) (0.72)
Net loss per share, diluted (1) $(0.02) $(0.54)
Income (loss) from continuing operations $0.01
 $0.89
 $0.00
 $1.07
Income (loss) from discontinued operations 0.14
 (0.14) 0.13
 (0.86)
Net income per share, diluted (1) $0.15
 $0.75
 $0.13
 $0.22
            
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding:            
Basic 44,730
 46,677
 43,619
 46,821
 44,175
 46,719
Diluted 44,730
 46,900
 44,479
 47,314
 44,175
 47,053

(1)Total is a recalculation; line items calculated individually may not sum to total due to rounding.

 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


REGIS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited)
For The Three and Six Months Ended September 30,December 31, 2018 and 2017
(Dollars in thousands)
  Three Months Ended September 30,
  2018 2017
Net loss $(727) $(25,322)
Foreign currency translation adjustments 1,081
 2,652
Comprehensive income (loss) $354
 $(22,670)
  Three Months Ended December 31, Six Months Ended December 31,
  2018 2017 2018 2017
Net income $6,530
 $35,491
 $5,803
 $10,169
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:        
Foreign currency translation adjustments during the period:        
Foreign currency translation adjustments (2,592) (376) (1,511) 2,276
Reclassification adjustments for losses included in net income (Note 3) 
 6,152
 
 6,152
Net current period foreign currency translation adjustments (2,592) 5,776
 (1,511) 8,428
Comprehensive income $3,938
 $41,267
 $4,292
 $18,597

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


REGIS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
For The ThreeSix Months Ended September 30, December 31,2018 and 2017
(Dollars in thousands)
 Three Months Ended September 30, Six Months Ended December 31,
 2018 2017 2018 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:  
  
  
  
Net loss $(727) $(25,322)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:    
Net income $5,803
 $10,169
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:    
Non-cash impairment and other adjustments related to discontinued operations (427) 29,169
 176
 25,095
Depreciation and amortization 8,371
 9,975
 16,799
 20,491
Depreciation related to discontinued operations 
 2,129
 
 3,038
Deferred income taxes (875) 4,504
 (7,915) (80,691)
Gain on life insurance 
 (7,986) 
 (7,986)
Loss (gain) from sale of salon assets to franchisees, net (1) 3,960
 (122) 1,095
 (18)
Salon asset impairments 1,831
 2,280
 2,303
 16,715
Accumulated other comprehensive income reclassification adjustment 
 6,152
Stock-based compensation 2,335
 2,030
 4,552
 4,618
Amortization of debt discount and financing costs 69
 351
 138
 703
Other non-cash items affecting earnings (26) 75
 (681) (105)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of asset sales (32,053) (8,079) (33,223) (10,593)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (17,542) 9,004
Net cash used in operating activities (10,953) (12,412)
        
Cash flows from investing activities:    
    
Capital expenditures (11,258) (6,126) (16,804) (13,773)
Capital expenditures related to discontinued operations 
 (1,007) 
 (1,171)
Proceeds from sale of assets to franchisees (1) 12,422
 1,472
Proceeds from sale of assets to franchisees 24,050
 2,696
Proceeds from company-owned life insurance policies 24,617
 
 24,616
 18,108
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 25,781
 (5,661)
Net cash provided by investing activities 31,862
 5,860
        
Cash flows from financing activities:    
    
Proceeds on issuance of common stock 378
 
 330
 
Repurchase of common stock (19,337) 
 (65,136) 
Settlement of equity awards 
 (375)
Taxes paid for shares withheld (1,918) (1,530) (2,305) (2,039)
Net proceeds from sale and leaseback transaction 18,068
 
Net cash used in financing activities (20,877) (1,530) (49,043) (2,414)
        
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 388
 680
 (174) 253
        
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted stock (12,250) 2,493
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (28,308) (8,713)
        
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:    
    
Beginning of period 148,774
 208,634
 148,774
 208,634
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash included in current assets held for sale 
 1,352
 
 1,352
Beginning of period, total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 148,774
 209,986
 148,774
 209,986
End of period $136,524
 $212,479
 $120,466
 $201,273

        
(1)    Excludes transaction with The Beautiful Group.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


REGIS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
 
1.BASIS OF PRESENTATION OF UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
 
The unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Regis Corporation (the "Company") as of September 30,December 31, 2018 and for the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018 and 2017, reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to fairly state the consolidated financial position of the Company as of September 30,December 31, 2018 and its consolidated results of operations, comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows for the interim periods. Adjustments consist only of normal recurring items, except for any discussed in the notes below. The results of operations and cash flows for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results of operations and cash flows for the full year.
 
The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Accordingly, they do not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). The unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2018 and other documents filed or furnished with the SEC during the current fiscal year.

Goodwill:

As of September 30,December 31, 2018 and June 30, 2018, the Company-owned reporting unit had $173.9$166.9 million and $184.8 million of goodwill, respectively, and the Franchise salons reporting unit had $228.3$226.9 million and $227.9 million of goodwill, respectively. See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company assesses goodwill impairment on an annual basis, during the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter, and between annual assessments if an event occurs, or circumstances change, that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. An interim impairment analysis was not required in the threesix months ended September 20,December 31, 2018.
The Company performs its annual impairment assessment as of April 30. For the fiscal year 2018 annual impairment assessment, due to the transformational efforts completed during the year, the Company elected to forgo the optional Step 0 assessment and performed the quantitative impairment analysis on the Company-owned and Franchise reporting units. The Company compared the carrying value of the reporting units, including goodwill, to their estimated fair value. The results of these assessments indicated that the estimated fair value of our reporting units exceeded their carrying value.  The Franchise reporting unit had substantial headroom and the Company-owned reporting unit had headroom of approximately 24%. The fair value of the Company-owned reporting unit was determined based on a discounted cash flow analysis and comparable market multiples. The assumptions used in determining fair value were the number and pace of salons sold to franchisees, proceeds for salon sales, weighted average cost of capital, general and administrative expenses and utilization of net operating loss benefits. We selected the assumptions by considering our historical financial performance and trends, historical salon sale proceeds and estimated salon sale activities. The preparation of our fair value estimate includes uncertain factors and requires significant judgments and estimates which are subject to change. A 100 basis point increase in our weighted average cost of capital within the Company-owned reporting unit would result in a reduction in headroom to approximately 17%.
Other uncertain factors or events exist which may result in a future triggering event and require us to perform an interim impairment analysis with respect to the carrying value of goodwill for the Company-owned reporting unit prior to our annual assessment. These internal and external factors include but are not limited to the following:
Changes in the company-owned salon strategy,
Franchise expansion and sales opportunities,
Future market earnings multiples deterioration,
Our financial performance falls short of our projections due to internal operating factors,
Economic recession,
Reduced salon traffic, as defined by total transactions, and/or revenue,
Deterioration of industry trends,
Increased competition,
Inability to reduce general and administrative expenses as company-owned salon count potentially decreases,
Other factors causing our cash flow to deteriorate.



If the triggering event analysis indicates the fair value of the Company-owned reporting unit has potentially fallen below more than the 24% headroom, we may be required to perform an updated impairment assessment which may result in a non-cash impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of goodwill.
Assessing goodwill for impairment requires management to make assumptions and to apply judgment, including forecasting future sales and expenses, and selecting appropriate discount rates, which can be affected by economic conditions and other factors that can be difficult to predict. The Company does not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the estimates or assumptions it uses to calculate impairment losses of goodwill. However, if actual results are not consistent with the estimates and assumptions used in the calculations, or if there are significant changes to the Company's planned strategy for company-owned salons, the Company may be exposed to future impairment losses that could be material.
Accounting Standards Recently Adopted by the Company:

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

In May 2014, the FASB issued amended guidance for revenue recognition which provides a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. The Company retrospectively adopted these standards on July 1, 2018. The impact of these standards was applied to all periods presented and the cumulative effect of applying the standard was recognized at the beginning of the earliest period presented. See Note 2 to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the impact of the adoption of the revenue recognition guidance.

Restricted Cash

In November 2016, the FASB issued cash flow guidance requiring restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents to be included in the cash and cash equivalent balances in the statement of cash flows. Transfers between cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash are no longer be presented in the statement of cash flows and a reconciliation between the balance sheet and statement of cash flows must be disclosed. The Company retrospectively adopted this guidance on July 1, 2018. The impact of this standard was applied to all periods presented. As a result of including restricted cash in the beginning and end of period balances, cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash presented in the statement of cash flows increased $38.4 million, $36.2$23.5 million and $37.6 million as of June 30, 2018, September 30, 2017December 31, 2018 and June 30, 2017, respectively.

Statement of Cash Flows

In August 2016, the FASB issued updated cash flow guidance clarifying cash flow classification and presentation for certain items. The Company retrospectively adopted this guidance on July 1, 2018. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated statement of cash flows.

Accounting Standards Recently Issued But Not Yet Adopted by the Company:

Leases

In February 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance requiring organizations that lease assets to recognize the rights and obligations created by those leases on the consolidated balance sheet. The new standard is effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, with early adoption permitted. TheIn July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, which provides companies with the option to apply the new lease standard allows for either (1) a modified retrospective transition method under which the standard is applied at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements or (2) an alternative transition method under which the standard is applied at the adoption date and a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retrained earnings is recognized in the period of adoption. As partThe Company will elect this optional transition relief amendment that allows for a cumulative-effect adjustment in the period of evaluating the impact of the new standard, theadoption and will not restate prior periods.  The Company is continuing to evaluate which transition method to use. In addition, the Company is currently leveraging its lease management system to facilitate the adoption of this standard. The Company is continuing to evaluate the effect the new standard will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements but expects this adoption will result in a material increase in the assets and liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheet, as substantially all of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance.



2.    REVENUE RECOGNITION:

In May 2014, the FASB issued amended guidance for revenue recognition which provides a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. The Company adopted the amended revenue recognition guidance, ASC Topic 606, on July 1, 2018 using the full retrospective transition method which required the adjustment of each prior reporting period presented. The adjusted amounts include the application of a practical expedient that permitted the Company to reflect the aggregate effect of all modifications that occurred prior to fiscal year 2017 when identifying the satisfied and unsatisfied performance obligation, determining the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to the satisfied and unsatisfied performance obligation. As a result of adopting this new standard the Company is providing its updated revenue recognition policies.
    
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue:

Revenue recognized at point of sale
Company-owned salon revenues are recognized at the time when the services are provided. Product revenues are recognized when the guest receives and pays for the merchandise. Revenues from purchases made with gift cards are also recorded when the guest takes possession of the merchandise or services are provided. Gift cards issued by the Company are recorded as a liability (deferred revenue) upon sale and recognized as revenue upon redemption by the customer. Gift card breakage, the amount of gift cards which will not be redeemed, is recognized proportional to redemptions using estimates based on historical redemption patterns. Product sales by the Company to its franchisees are included within product revenues in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and recorded at the time product is delivered to the franchisee. Payment for franchisee product revenue is generally collected within 30 days of delivery.

Revenue recognized over time
Franchise revenues primarily include royalties, advertising fund fees, franchise fees and other fees. Royalty and advertising fund revenues represent sales-based royalties that are recognized in the period in which the sales occur. Generally, royalty and advertising fund revenue is billed and collected monthly in arrears. Advertising fund revenues and expenditures, which must be spent on marketing and related activities per the franchise agreement, are recorded on a gross basis within the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. This increases both the gross amount of reported franchise revenue and site operating expense and generally has no impact on operating income and net income. Franchise fees are billed and received upon the signing of the franchise agreement. Upon adoption of the new revenue recognition guidance, recognition of these fees is deferred until the salon opening and is then recognized over the term of the franchise agreement, typically ten years. Under previous guidance the initial franchise fees were recognized in full upon salon opening.

The following table disaggregates revenue by timing of revenue recognition and is reconciled to reportable segment revenues as follows:
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Three Months Ended December 31, 2018 Three Months Ended December 31, 2017
 Company-owned Franchise Company-owned Franchise Company-owned Franchise Company-owned Franchise
 (in thousands) (in thousands)
Revenue recognized at a point in time:                
Service $207,848
 $
 $235,630
 $
 $190,419
 $
 $223,278
 $
Product 41,962
 15,629
 53,236
 7,722
 43,831
 17,818
 56,764
 15,068
Total revenue recognized at a point in time $249,810
 $15,629
 $288,866
 $7,722
 $234,250
 $17,818
 $280,042
 $15,068
                
Revenue recognized over time:                
Royalty and other franchise fees $
 $14,420
 $
 $12,150
 $
 $14,736
 $
 $12,260
Advertising fund fees 
 7,976
 
 6,726
 
 7,867
 
 6,479
Total revenue recognized over time $
 $22,396
 $
 $18,876
 $
 $22,603
 $
 $18,739
Total revenue $249,810
 $38,025
 $288,866
 $26,598
 $234,250
 $40,421
 $280,042
 $33,807
                



  Six Months Ended December 31, 2018 Six Months Ended December 31, 2017
  Company-owned Franchise Company-owned Franchise
  (in thousands)
Revenue recognized at a point in time:        
Service $398,267
 $
 $458,908
 $
Product 85,793
 33,447
 110,000
 22,790
Total revenue recognized at a point in time $484,060
 $33,447
 $568,908
 $22,790
         
Revenue recognized over time:        
Royalty and other franchise fees $
 $29,156
 $
 $24,410
Advertising fund fees 
 15,843
 
 13,205
Total revenue recognized over time $
 $44,999
 $
 $37,615
Total revenue $484,060
 $78,446
 $568,908
 $60,405
         
Information about receivables, broker fees and deferred revenue subject to the amended revenue recognition guidance is as follows:
 September 30,
2018
 June 30,
2018
 Balance Sheet Classification December 31,
2018
 June 30,
2018
 Balance Sheet Classification
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Receivables from contracts with customers, net $23,004
 $21,504
 Accounts receivable, net $17,861
 $21,504
 Accounts receivable, net
Broker fees $14,657
 $14,002
 Other assets $15,584
 $14,002
 Other assets
          
Deferred revenue:          
Current          
Gift card liability $2,974
 $3,320
 Accrued expenses $4,613
 $3,320
 Accrued expenses
Deferred franchise fees unopened salons 1,714
 2,306
 Accrued expenses 172
 2,306
 Accrued expenses
Deferred franchise fees open salons 3,221
 3,030
 Accrued expenses 3,428
 3,030
 Accrued expenses
Total current deferred revenue $7,909
 $8,656
  $8,213
 $8,656
 
Non-current          
Deferred franchise fees unopened salons $12,062
 $11,161
 Other non-current liabilities $13,472
 $11,161
 Other non-current liabilities
Deferred franchise fees open salons 19,134
 18,346
 Other non-current liabilities 20,112
 18,346
 Other non-current liabilities
Total non-current deferred revenue $31,196
 $29,507
  $33,584
 $29,507
 

Receivables relate primarily to payments due for royalties, franchise fees, advertising fees, and sales of salon services and product. The receivable balance is presented net of an allowance for expected losses (i.e., doubtful accounts), primarily related to receivables from franchisees. As of September 30,December 31, 2018 and June 30, 2018, the balance in the allowance for doubtful accounts was $1.6$2.0 million and $1.2 million, respectively. Activity in the period was not significant. Broker fees are the costs associated with using external brokers to identify new franchisees. These fees are paid upon the signing of the franchise agreement and recognized as General and Administrative expense over the term of the agreement. The adoption of the amended revenue recognition guidance did not significantly change the Company's accounting for broker fees.

The following table is a rollforward of the broker fee balance for the periods indicated (in thousands):
Balance as of June 30, 2018 $14,002
 $14,002
Additions 1,285
 2,752
Amortization (628) (1,158)
Write-offs (2) (12)
Balance as of September 30, 2018 $14,657
Balance as of December 31, 2018 $15,584



Deferred revenue includes the gift card liability and deferred franchise fees for unopened salons and open salons. Gift card revenue for the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2018 and 2017 was $1.0$1.1 million and $1.4$1.3 million, respectively, and for the six months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 was $2.2 million and $2.7 million, respectively. Deferred franchise fees related to open salons are generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the franchise agreement. Franchise fee revenue for the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2018 and 2017 was $0.9$0.8 million and $0.6$0.7 million, respectively.respectively, and for the six months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 was $1.7 million and $1.3 million. Estimated revenue expected to the recognized in the future related to deferred franchise fees for open salons as of September 30,December 31, 2018 is as follows (in thousands):

Remainder of 2019Remainder of 2019$2,391
Remainder of 2019$1,643
2020 3,133
 3,326
2021 3,044
 3,238
2022 2,924
 3,118
2023 2,748
 2,941
Thereafter 8,115
 9,274
Total $22,355
 $23,540



The amended revenue recognition guidance impacted the Company's previously reported financial statements as follows:

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)
June 30, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)
   Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance     Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance  
 Previously Franchise Advertising Gift Card     Previously Franchise Advertising Gift Card    
 Reported Fees Funds Breakage Taxes Adjusted Reported Fees Funds Breakage Taxes Adjusted
ASSETS  
  
          
  
        
Current assets:  
  
          
  
        
Cash and cash equivalents $110,399
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $110,399
 $110,399
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $110,399
Receivables, net 52,430
         52,430
 52,430
 
 
 
 
 52,430
Inventories 79,363
         79,363
 79,363
 
 
 
 
 79,363
Other current assets 47,867
       

 47,867
 47,867
 
 
 
 
 47,867
Total current assets 290,059
 
 
 
 
 290,059
 290,059
 
 
 
 
 290,059
                        
Property and equipment, net 105,860
         105,860
 105,860
 
 
 
 
 105,860
Goodwill 412,643
         412,643
 412,643
 
 
 
 
 412,643
Other intangibles, net 10,557
         10,557
 10,557
 
 
 
 
 10,557
Other assets 37,616
         37,616
 37,616
 
 
 
 
 37,616
Total assets $856,735
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $856,735
 $856,735
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $856,735
                        
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
            
          
Current liabilities:  
            
          
Accounts payable $57,738
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $57,738
 $57,738
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $57,738
Accrued expenses 97,630
 3,030
   56
   100,716
 97,630
 3,030
 
 56
 
 100,716
Total current liabilities 155,368
 3,030
 
 56
 
 158,454
 155,368
 3,030
 
 56
 
 158,454
                        
Long-term debt 90,000
         90,000
 90,000
 
 
 
 
 90,000
Other noncurrent liabilities 107,875
 18,346
     (4,378) 121,843
 107,875
 18,346
 
 
 (4,378) 121,843
Total liabilities 353,243
 21,376
 
 56
 (4,378) 370,297
 353,243
 21,376
 
 56
 (4,378) 370,297
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7) 

         

 

         

Shareholders’ equity:  
            
 0
        
Common stock 2,263
         2,263
 2,263
 
 
 
 
 2,263
Additional paid-in capital 194,436
         194,436
 194,436
 
 
 
 
 194,436
Accumulated other comprehensive income 9,568
 88
   

 

 9,656
 9,568
 88
 
 
 
 9,656
Retained earnings 297,225
 (21,464)   (56) 4,378
 280,083
 297,225
 (21,464) 
 (56) 4,378
 280,083
                        
Total shareholders’ equity 503,492
 (21,376) 
 (56) 4,378
 486,438
 503,492
 (21,376) 
 (56) 4,378
 486,438
                        
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $856,735
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $856,735
 $856,735
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $856,735



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
For The Three Months Ended September 30,December 31, 2017
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data amounts)
   Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance     Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance  
 Previously Franchise Advertising Gift Card     Previously Franchise Advertising Gift Card    
 Reported Fees Funds Breakage Taxes Adjusted Reported Fees Funds Breakage Taxes Adjusted
Revenues:                        
Service $235,559
 $
 $
 $71
 $
 $235,630
 $223,214
 $
 $
 $64
 $
 $223,278
Product 60,940
     18
   60,958
 71,816
 
 
 16
 
 71,832
Royalties and fees 13,374
 (1,224) 6,726
     18,876
 13,485
 (1,225) 6,479
 
 
 18,739
 309,873
 (1,224) 6,726
 89
 
 315,464
 308,515
 (1,225) 6,479
 80
 
 313,849
Operating expenses:                        
Cost of service 139,836
         139,836
 134,850
 
 
 
 
 134,850
Cost of product 30,162
         30,162
 39,864
 
 
 
 
 39,864
Site operating expenses 33,303
   6,726
     40,029
 32,119
 
 6,479
 
 
 38,598
General and administrative 35,166
         35,166
 48,592
 
 
 
 
 48,592
Rent 42,416
         42,416
 65,473
 
 
 
 
 65,473
Depreciation and amortization 12,255
         12,255
 24,951
 
 
 
 
 24,951
Total operating expenses 293,138
 
 6,726
 
 
 299,864
 345,849
 
 6,479
 
 
 352,328
                        
Operating income 16,735
 (1,224) 
 89
 
 15,600
 (37,334) (1,225) 
 80
 
 (38,479)
                        
Other (expense) income:                        
Interest expense (2,138)         (2,138) (2,169) 
 
 
 
 (2,169)
Gain from sale of salon assets to franchisees, net 122
         122
 (104) 
 
 
 
 (104)
Interest income and other, net 905
     (485)   420
 2,466
 
 
 (447) 
 2,019
                        
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 15,624
 (1,224) 
 (396) 
 14,004
 (37,141) (1,225) 
 (367) 
 (38,733)
             

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense (4,832)       (727) (5,559) 76,462
 
 
 
 4,363
 80,825
             

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations 10,792
 (1,224) 
 (396) (727) 8,445
 39,321
 (1,225) 
 (367) 4,363
 42,092
             

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes (33,767)         (33,767) (6,601) 
 
 
 
 (6,601)
             

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss $(22,975) $(1,224) $
 $(396) $(727) $(25,322) $32,720
 $(1,225) $
 $(367) $4,363
 $35,491
                        
Net loss per share:                        
Basic:                        
Income from continuing operations $0.23
 

       $0.18
 $0.84
 $(0.03) $0.00
 $(0.01) $0.09
 $0.90
Loss from discontinued operations (0.72) 

       (0.72) (0.14) 0.00
 0.00
 0.00
 0.00
 (0.14)
Net loss per share, basic (1) $(0.49) 

       $(0.54) $0.70
 $(0.03) $0.00
 $(0.01) $0.09
 $0.76
Diluted:                        
Income from continuing operations $0.23
         $0.18
 $0.83
 $(0.03) $0.00
 $(0.01) $0.09
 $0.89
Loss from discontinued operations (0.72)         (0.72) (0.14) 0.00
 0.00
 0.00
 0.00
 (0.14)
Net loss per share, diluted (1) $(0.49)         $(0.54) $0.69
 $(0.03) $0.00
 $(0.01) $0.09
 $0.75
                        
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding:                        
Basic 46,677
         46,677
 46,821
 46,821
 46,821
 46,821
 46,821
 46,821
Diluted 46,900
         46,900
 47,314
 47,314
 47,314
 47,314
 47,314
 47,314

(1)Total is a recalculation; line items calculated individually may not sum to total due to rounding.





CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
For The Six Months Ended December 31, 2017
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data amounts)
    Adjustments for new revenue recognition guidance  
  Previously Franchise Advertising Gift Card    
  Reported Fees Funds Breakage Taxes Adjusted
Revenues:            
Service $458,773
 $
 $
 $135
 $
 $458,908
Product 132,756
 
 
 34
 
 132,790
Royalties and fees 26,859
 (2,449) 13,205
 
 
 37,615
  618,388
 (2,449) 13,205
 169
 
 629,313
Operating expenses:            
Cost of service 274,686
 
 
 
 
 274,686
Cost of product 70,026
 
 
 
 
 70,026
Site operating expenses 65,422
 
 13,205
 
 
 78,627
General and administrative 83,758
 
 
 
 
 83,758
Rent 107,889
 
 
 
 
 107,889
Depreciation and amortization 37,206
 
 
 
 
 37,206
Total operating expenses 638,987
 
 13,205
 
 
 652,192
             
Operating income (20,599) (2,449) 
 169
 
 (22,879)
             
Other (expense) income:            
Interest expense (4,307) 
 
 
 
 (4,307)
Gain from sale of salon assets to franchisees, net 18
 
 
 
 
 18
Interest income and other, net 3,371
 
 
 (932) 
 2,439
             
Income from continuing operations before income taxes (21,517) (2,449) 
 (763) 
 (24,729)
             
Income tax expense 71,630
 
 
 
 3,636
 75,266
             
Income from continuing operations 50,113
 (2,449) 
 (763) 3,636
 50,537
             
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes (40,368) 
 
 
 
 (40,368)
             
Net loss $9,745
 $(2,449) $
 $(763) $3,636
 $10,169
             
Net loss per share:            
Basic:            
Income from continuing operations $1.07
 $(0.05) $0.00
 $(0.02) $0.08
 $1.08
Loss from discontinued operations (0.86) 0.00
 0.00
 0.00
 0.00
 (0.86)
Net loss per share, basic (1) $0.21
 $(0.05) $0.00
 $(0.02) $0.08
 $0.22
Diluted:            
Income from continuing operations $1.07
 $(0.05) $0.00
 $(0.02) $0.08
 $1.07
Loss from discontinued operations (0.86) 0.00
 0.00
 0.00
 0.00
 (0.86)
Net loss per share, diluted (1) $0.21
 $(0.05) $0.00
 $(0.02) $0.08
 $0.22
             
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding:            
Basic 46,719
 46,719
 46,719
 46,719
 46,719
 46,719
Diluted 47,053
 47,053
 47,053
 47,053
 47,053
 47,053

(1)Total is a recalculation; line items calculated individually may not sum to total due to rounding.



3.DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:

In October 2017, the Company sold substantially all of its mall-based salon business in North America, representing 858 salons, and substantially all of its International segment, representing approximately 250 salons in the UK, to The Beautiful Group ("TBG"), an affiliate of Regent, a private equity firm based in Los Angeles, California, who will operateoperates these locations as franchise locations.

As part of the sale of the mall-based business, TBG agreed to pay for the value of certain inventory, prepaid rent and assumed specific liabilities, including lease liabilities. In March 2018, the Company entered into discussions with TBG regarding a waiver of working capital and prepaid rent payments associated with the original transaction and the financing of certain receivables to assist TBG with its cash flow and operational needs. Based on the status of these discussions as of March 31, 2018, the Company fully reserved for the working capital and prepaid rent amount of $11.7 million. In August 2018, the Company entered into promissory notes for approximately $11.7 million in working capital receivables and $8.0 million in accounts receivables, a majority of which was for inventory purchases. All notes have a maturity date of August 2, 2020. Under the working capital notes, if no default has occurred under such notes and certain other conditions are met, such notes will be forgiven as of the maturity date and will be exchanged for a three-year contingent payment right that is payable to us upon the occurrence of certain TBG monetization events. Should the Company need to record reserves against its current and future receivables from TBG or their ability to meet the requirements of the promissory notes, these reserves would be recorded within general and administrative expenses.

For the International segment, the Company entered into a share purchase agreement with TBG for minimal consideration.

The Company classified the results of its mall-based business and its International segment as discontinued operations for all periods presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

In connection with the sale of the mall-based business and the International segment, the Company performed an impairment assessment of the asset groups. The Company recognized net impairment charges within discontinued operations based on the difference between the expected sale prices and the carrying value of the asset groups.

The following summarizes the results of our discontinued operations for the periods presented:
For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Three Months Ended December 31, For the Six Months Ended December 31,
2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
Revenues$
 $93,366
$
 $7,773
 $
 $101,140
          
Loss from discontinued operations, before income taxes(336) (33,767)(750) (10,073) (1,086) (43,840)
Income tax benefit on discontinued operations72
 
6,863
 3,472
 6,935
 3,472
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$(264) $(33,767)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$6,113
 $(6,601) $5,849
 $(40,368)

For the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, the $0.3$6.1 million lossincome from discontinued operations includes professional fees, partially$6.9 million of income tax benefits recognized in the quarter with respect to the wind-down of the transaction, partly offset by $0.8 million of actuarial insurance accrual adjustments associated with the transaction. For the six months ended December 31, 2018, the $5.8 million income from discontinued operations includes $6.9 million of income tax benefits associated with the wind-down and transfer of legal entities related to discontinued operations, partly offset by professional fees and actuarial insurance accrual adjustments associated with the transaction.

For the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2017, included within the $33.8$6.6 million loss from discontinued operations were $30.5$4.8 million of asset impairment charges, $1.7$1.1 million of loss from operations and $1.6$4.2 million of professional fees associated with the transaction. Notransaction, partly offset by a $3.5 million income taxes were allocatedtax benefit generated due to discontinued operationsfederal tax legislation enacted during the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2017. For the six months ended December 31, 2017, as a resultincluded within the $40.4 million loss from discontinued operations were $29.1 million of the valuation allowance in place on all deferred tax assetsasset impairment charges, $6.2 million of cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment associated with mall-based businessthe Company's liquidation of substantially all foreign entities with British pound denominated currencies, $2.8 million of loss from operations and $5.8 million of professional fees associated with the International segment as of September 30, 2017.transaction, partly offset by a $3.5 million income tax benefit.

Other than the items presented in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, there were no other significant non-cash operating activities or any significant non-cash investing activities related to discontinued operations for the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018 and 2017.



The Company utilized the consolidation of variable interest entities guidance to determine whether or not TBG was a variable interest entity (VIE), and if so, whether the Company was the primary beneficiary of TBG. As of September 30,December 31, 2018, the Company concluded that TBG is a VIE, based on the fact that the equity investment at risk in TBG is not sufficient. The Company determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of TBG based on its exposure to the expected losses of TBG and as it is not the variable interest holder that is most closely associated within the relationship and the significance of the activities of TBG. The exposure to loss related to the Company's involvement with TBG is the carrying value of the amounts due from TBG of $16.4 million as of December 31, 2018 and the guarantee of the operating leases.

4.EARNINGS PER SHARE:
 
The Company’s basic earnings per share is calculated as net lossincome divided by weighted average common shares outstanding, excluding unvested outstanding RSAs, RSUs and PSUs. The Company’s diluted earnings per share is calculated as net lossincome divided by weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding, which includes shares issued under the Company’s stock-based compensation plans. Stock-based awards with exercise prices greater than the average market price of the Company’s common stock are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share.

For the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, 930,666859,598 common stock equivalents of dilutive common stock were included in the diluted earnings per share calculations due to the net income from continuing operations. For the six months ended December 31, 2018, 903,107 common stock equivalents of dilutive common stock were excluded in the diluted earnings per share calculations due to the net loss from continuing operations. For the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2017, 223,526492,889 and 334,062, respectively, common stock equivalents of dilutive common stock were included in the diluted earnings per share calculations due to the net income from continuing operations.

The computation of weighted average shares outstanding, assuming dilution, excluded 357,468734,526 and 2,530,4002,373,110 of stock-based awards during the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and 520,348 and 1,199,042 of stock-based awards during the six months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, as they were not dilutive under the treasury stock method.

5.SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
 
Stock-Based Employee Compensation:

During the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, the Company granted various equity awards including restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs).

A summary of equity awards granted is as follows:
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
Restricted stock units337,422
Performance-based restricted stock units730,182
  For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2018 For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2018
Restricted stock units 1,437
 338,859
Performance-based restricted stock units 3,506
 733,688

The RSUs granted to employees vest in equal amounts over a three-year period subsequent to the grant date, cliff vest after a three-year period or cliff vest after a five-year period subsequent to the grant date.

The PSUs granted to employees have a three year performance period ending June 30, 2021 linked to the Company's stock price reaching a specified volume weighted average closing price for a 50 day period that ends on June 30, 2021. The PSUs granted to certain executives include an additional two year service period after the performance period. Of the total PSUs granted, 49,08452,590 PSUs have a maximum vesting percentage of 200% based on the level of performance achieved for the respective award, while the remaining PSUs have a maximum vesting percentage of 100%.



Total compensation cost for stock-based payment arrangements totaled $2.3totaling $2.2 and $2.0$2.6 million for the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $4.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, was recorded within general and administrative expense on the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Additional Paid-In Capital:
 
The $18.5$65.5 million decrease in additional paid-in capital during the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2018 was primarily due to $19.3$68.1 million of common stock repurchases and $1.5$2.0 million of other stock-based compensation activity, primarily shares forfeited for withholdings on vestings, partly offset by $2.3$4.6 million of stock-based compensation.

During the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, the Company repurchased 1.12.9 million and 4.0 million shares, respectively, for $19.3$48.9 million and $68.3 million, respectively, under a previously approved stock repurchase program. At September 30,December 31, 2018, $216.0$167.0 million remains outstanding under the approved stock repurchase program.



6. 
INCOME TAXES:
 
A summary of income tax (expense) benefit (expense) and corresponding effective tax rates is as follows:
 For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Three Months Ended December 31, For the Six Months Ended December 31,
 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
 (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
Income tax benefit (expense) $714
 $(5,559)
Income tax (expense) benefit $(454) $80,825
 $260
 $75,266
Effective tax rate 60.7% 39.7% 52.1% 208.7% 85.0% 304.4%

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes toCompany applied the U.S. tax code including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent.

The Company has applied guidance under SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 which allowsallowed for a measurement period up to one year after the December 22, 2017 enactment date of the Tax Act to complete the accounting requirements.  The Company recorded a provisional net tax benefit of $68.1 million in continuing operations through fiscal year 2018. During the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, the Company made no adjustments to previously recorded provisional amounts related to the Tax Act. We are still analyzing certain aspects of the Tax Act and refining our calculations, which could potentially affect the measurement of our deferred tax balances and ultimately cause us to revise our provisional estimate in the period ending December 31, 2018 in accordanceis now complete with SAB 118. In addition, changes in interpretations, assumptions, and guidance regarding the new tax legislation, as well as the potential for technical corrections to the Tax Act, could have a material impact to the Company’s effective tax rate in future periods.its accounting.

The Company is no longer subject to IRS examinations for years before 2013. Furthermore, with limited exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to state and international income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2012.

7. 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
 
The Company is a defendant in various lawsuits and claims arising out of the normal course of business. Like certain other large retail employers, the Company has been faced with allegations of purported class-wide consumer and wage and hour violations. Litigation is inherently unpredictable and the outcome of these matters cannot presently be determined. Although the actions are being vigorously defended, the Company could in the future incur judgments or enter into settlements of claims that could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations in any particular period.



8.    CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH:

The table below reconciles the cash and cash equivalents balances and restricted cash balances, recorded in other current assets from the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet to the amount of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported on the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash flows:
September 30,
2018
 June 30,
2018
December 31,
2018
 June 30,
2018
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents$115,729
 $110,399
$96,954
 $110,399
Restricted cash, included in Other current assets (1)20,795
 38,375
23,512
 38,375
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$136,524
 $148,774
$120,466
 $148,774

(1)Restricted cash within Other current assets primarily relates to consolidated advertising cooperatives that are consolidatedfunds which can only be used to settle obligations of the respective cooperatives and contractual obligations to collateralize the Company's self-insurance programs.



9.    GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES:

The table below contains details related to the Company's goodwill:
 Company-owned Franchise Consolidated Company-owned Franchise Consolidated
 (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
Goodwill, net at June 30, 2018 $184,788
 $227,855
 $412,643
 $184,788
 $227,855
 $412,643
Translation rate adjustments 172
 479
 651
 (337) (936) (1,273)
Derecognition related to sale of salon assets to franchisees (1) (11,092) 
 (11,092) (17,596) 
 (17,596)
Goodwill, net at September 30, 2018 $173,868
 $228,334
 $402,202
Goodwill, net at December 31, 2018 $166,855
 $226,919
 $393,774

(1)Goodwill is derecognized for salons sold to franchisees with positive cash flows. The amount of goodwill derecognized is determined by a fraction (the numerator of which is the trailing-twelve months EBITDA of the salon being sold and the denominator of which is the estimated annualized EBITDA of the Company-owned reporting unit) that is applied to the total goodwill balance of the Company-owned reporting unit.

The table below presents other intangible assets:
 September 30, 2018 June 30, 2018 December 31, 2018 June 30, 2018
 Cost (1) 
Accumulated
Amortization (1)
 Net Cost (1) 
Accumulated
Amortization (1)
 Net Cost (1) 
Accumulated
Amortization (1)
 Net Cost (1) 
Accumulated
Amortization (1)
 Net
 (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
Amortized intangible assets:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Brand assets and trade names $8,170
 $(4,334) $3,836
 $8,128
 $(4,260) $3,868
 $7,910
 $(4,274) $3,636
 $8,128
 $(4,260) $3,868
Franchise agreements 9,864
 (7,873) 1,991
 9,763
 (7,712) 2,051
 9,562
 (7,717) 1,845
 9,763
 (7,712) 2,051
Lease intangibles 14,012
 (9,956) 4,056
 13,997
 (9,770) 4,227
 13,967
 (10,096) 3,871
 13,997
 (9,770) 4,227
Other 2,002
 (1,563) 439
 1,983
 (1,572) 411
 1,945
 (1,561) 384
 1,983
 (1,572) 411
 $34,048
 $(23,726) $10,322
 $33,871
 $(23,314) $10,557
 $33,384
 $(23,648) $9,736
 $33,871
 $(23,314) $10,557

(1) The change in the gross carrying value and accumulated amortization of other intangible assets is impacted by foreign currency.



10.FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS:

The Company’s long-term debt consists of the following:
  Maturity Date Interest Rate September 30,
2018
 June 30,
2018
  (Fiscal Year)   (Dollars in thousands)
Revolving credit facility 2023 3.49% $90,000
 $90,000
      $90,000
 $90,000
  Maturity Date Interest Rate December 31,
2018
 June 30,
2018
  (Fiscal Year)   (Dollars in thousands)
Revolving credit facility 2023 3.77% $90,000
 $90,000

Revolving Credit Facility

As of September 30,December 31, 2018 and June 30, 2018, the Company has $90.0 million of outstanding borrowings under a $295.0 million revolving credit facility. At September 30,December 31, 2018 and June 30, 2018, the Company has outstanding standby letters of credit under the revolving credit facility of $23.0 million and $1.5 million, respectively, primarily related to the Company's self-insurance program. The unused available credit under the facility was $182.0 million and $203.5 million, respectively. Amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility are due at maturity in March 2023.

The Company’s long-term lease liability consists of the following:
  Maturity Date Interest Rate December 31,
2018
 June 30,
2018
  (Fiscal Year)   (Dollars in thousands)
Long-term lease liability 2033 3.50% $17,646
 $

Sale and Leaseback Transaction

In November 2018, the Company sold its Salt Lake City Distribution Center to Nearon Enterprises, LLC (Nearon), an unrelated party. The Company is leasing the property back from Nearon for 15 years with the option to renew three times for five year periods. As the Company plans to lease the property for more than 75% of its economic life, the sales proceeds received from the buyer-lessor are recognized as a financial liability. This financial liability is reduced based on the rental payments made under the lease that are allocated between principal and interest. As of December 31, 2018, the current portion of the Company’s financial liability was $0.6 million. As of December 31, 2018, future lease payments due are as follows:

Remainder of 2019 $585
2020 1,111
2021 1,063
2022 1,042
2023 1,021
Thereafter 13,374
Total $18,196

The Company was in compliance with all covenants and requirements of its financing arrangements as of and during the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018.


11.FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS:

11.FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS:
 
Fair value measurements are categorized into one of three levels based on the lowest level of significant input used: Level 1 (unadjusted quoted prices in active markets); Level 2 (observable market inputs available at the measurement date, other than quoted prices included in Level 1); and Level 3 (unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data).
 
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
 
As of September 30,December 31, 2018 and June 30, 2018, the estimated fair value of the Company’s cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables and accounts payable approximated their carrying values. As of September 30,December 31, 2018 and June 30, 2018, the estimated fair value of the Company's debt was $90.0 million and the carrying value was $90.0 million. TheAs of December 31, 2018 the estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term financial liability was $17.6 million. The estimated fair values of the Company's debt isand long-term financial liability are based on Level 2 inputs.
 
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
 
We measure certain assets, including the Company’s equity method investments, tangible fixed and other assets and goodwill, at fair value on a nonrecurring basis when they are deemed to be other than temporarily impaired. The fair values of these assets are determined based on valuation techniques using the best information available, and may include quoted market prices, market comparables, and discounted cash flow projections.

The following impairments were based on fair values using Level 3 inputs:
  For the Three Months Ended September 30,
  2018 2017
  (Dollars in thousands)
Long-lived assets $1,831
 $2,280
  For the Three Months Ended December 31, For the Six Months Ended December 31,
  2018 2017 2018 2017
  (Dollars in thousands)
Long-lived assets $472
 $14,435
 $2,303
 $16,715



12.    SEGMENT INFORMATION:
 
Segment information is prepared on the same basis that the chief operating decision maker reviews financial information for operational decision-making purposes.

The Company’s reportable operating segments consisted of the following salons:
 September 30, 2018 June 30, 2018 December 31, 2018 June 30, 2018
COMPANY-OWNED SALONS:        
        
SmartStyle/Cost Cutters in Walmart Stores 1,622
 1,660
 1,615
 1,660
Supercuts 865
 928
 760
 928
Signature Style 1,335
 1,378
 1,293
 1,378
Total Company-owned Salons 3,822
 3,966
 3,668
 3,966
as a percent of total Company-owned and Franchise salons 47.6% 49.1% 46.2% 49.1%
        
FRANCHISE SALONS:        
        
SmartStyle/Cost Cutters in Walmart Stores 596
 561
 594
 561
Supercuts 1,812
 1,739
 1,930
 1,739
Signature Style 753
 745
 747
 745
Total franchise locations, excluding TBG 3,161
 3,045
 3,271
 3,045
as a percent of total Company-owned and Franchise salons 39.4% 37.7% 41.2% 37.7%
        
TBG 781
 807
Total North America TBG Salons (1) 732
 807
as a percent of total Company-owned and Franchise salons 9.7% 10.0% 9.2% 10.0%
        
Total North American Salons 3,942
 3,852
 4,003
 3,852
        
Total International TBG Salons (1) 263
 262
 263
 262
as a percent of total Company-owned and Franchise salons 3.3% 3.2% 3.3% 3.2%
        
Total Franchise Salons 4,205
 4,114
 4,266
 4,114
as a percent of total Company-owned and Franchise salons 52.4% 50.9% 53.8% 50.9%
        
OWNERSHIP INTEREST LOCATIONS:        
        
Equity ownership interest locations 88
 88
 87
 88
        
Grand Total, System-wide 8,115
 8,168
 8,021
 8,168

(1)Canadian and Puerto Rican salons are included in the North American salon totals.

As of September 30,December 31, 2018, the Company-owned operating segment is comprised primarily of SmartStyle®, Supercuts®, Cost Cutters®, and other regional trade names and the Franchise operating segment is comprised primarily of Supercuts®, Regis®, MasterCuts®, SmartStyle®, Cost Cutters®, First Choice Haircutters®, Roosters® and Magicuts® concepts. The Corporate segment represents home office and other unallocated costs.


Financial information concerning the Company's reportable operating segments is shown in the following table:
 For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2018
 Company-owned Franchise Corporate Consolidated Company-owned Franchise Corporate Consolidated
 (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
Revenues:                
Service $207,848
 $
 $
 $207,848
 $190,419
 $
 $
 $190,419
Product 41,962
 15,629
 
 57,591
 43,831
 17,818
 
 61,649
Royalties and fees 
 22,396
 
 22,396
 
 22,603
 
 22,603
 249,810
 38,025
 
 287,835
 234,250
 40,421
 
 274,671
Operating expenses:                
Cost of service 121,497
 
 
 121,497
 114,931
 
 
 114,931
Cost of product 19,768
 12,413
 
 32,181
 21,901
 14,449
 
 36,350
Site operating expenses 28,845
 7,976
 
 36,821
 27,696
 7,867
 
 35,563
General and administrative 16,381
 7,664
 23,682
 47,727
 14,198
 9,466
 22,172
 45,836
Rent 35,686
 94
 198
 35,978
 34,258
 184
 200
 34,642
Depreciation and amortization 8,057
 158
 1,987
 10,202
 6,728
 215
 1,957
 8,900
Total operating expenses 230,234
 28,305
 25,867
 284,406
 219,712
 32,181
 24,329
 276,222
Operating income (loss) 19,576
 9,720
 (25,867) 3,429
 14,538
 8,240
 (24,329) (1,551)
Other (expense) income:                
Interest expense 
 
 (1,006) (1,006) 
 
 (1,072) (1,072)
Loss from sale of salon assets to franchisees, net 
 
 (3,960) (3,960) 
 
 2,865
 2,865
Interest income and other, net 
 
 360
 360
 
 
 629
 629
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $19,576
 $9,720
 $(30,473) $(1,177) $14,538
 $8,240
 $(21,907) $871
 For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2017
 Company-owned Franchise Corporate Consolidated Company-owned Franchise Corporate Consolidated
 (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
Revenues:                
Service $235,630
 $
 $
 $235,630
 $223,278
 $
 $
 $223,278
Product 53,236
 7,722
 
 60,958
 56,764
 15,068
 
 71,832
Royalties and fees 
 18,876
 
 18,876
 
 18,739
 
 18,739
 288,866
 26,598
 
 315,464
 280,042
 33,807
 
 313,849
Operating expenses:                
Cost of service 139,836
 
 
 139,836
 134,850
 
 
 134,850
Cost of product 24,447
 5,715
 
 30,162
 28,044
 11,820
 
 39,864
Site operating expenses 33,302
 6,727
 
 40,029
 32,119
 6,479
 
 38,598
General and administrative 15,824
 5,546
 13,796
 35,166
 17,947
 6,869
 23,776
 48,592
Rent 42,123
 47
 246
 42,416
 65,159
 70
 244
 65,473
Depreciation and amortization 9,894
 92
 2,269
 12,255
 22,054
 91
 2,806
 24,951
Total operating expenses 265,426
 18,127
 16,311
 299,864
 300,173
 25,329
 26,826
 352,328
Operating income (loss) 23,440
 8,471
 (16,311) 15,600
 (20,131) 8,478
 (26,826) (38,479)
Other (expense) income:                
Interest expense 
 
 (2,138) (2,138) 
 
 (2,169) (2,169)
Gain from sale of salon assets to franchisees, net 
 
 122
 122
 
 
 (104) (104)
Interest income and other, net 
 
 420
 420
 
 
 2,019
 2,019
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $23,440
 $8,471
 $(17,907) $14,004
 $(20,131) $8,478
 $(27,080) $(38,733)


  For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2018
  Company-owned Franchise Corporate Consolidated
  (Dollars in thousands)
Revenues:        
Service $398,267
 $
 $
 $398,267
Product 85,793
 33,447
 
 119,240
Royalties and fees 
 44,999
 
 44,999
  484,060
 78,446
 
 562,506
Operating expenses:        
Cost of service 236,428
 
 
 236,428
Cost of product 41,669
 26,862
 
 68,531
Site operating expenses 56,541
 15,843
 
 72,384
General and administrative 30,579
 17,130
 45,854
 93,563
Rent 69,944
 278
 398
 70,620
Depreciation and amortization 14,785
 373
 3,944
 19,102
Total operating expenses 449,946
 60,486
 50,196
 560,628
Operating income (loss) 34,114
 17,960
 (50,196) 1,878
Other (expense) income:        
Interest expense 
 
 (2,078) (2,078)
Loss from sale of salon assets to franchisees, net 
 
 (1,095) (1,095)
Interest income and other, net 
 
 989
 989
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $34,114
 $17,960
 $(52,380) $(306)
  For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2017
  Company-owned Franchise Corporate Consolidated
  (Dollars in thousands)
Revenues:        
Service $458,908
 $
 $
 $458,908
Product 110,000
 22,790
 
 132,790
Royalties and fees 
 37,615
 
 37,615
  568,908
 60,405
 
 629,313
Operating expenses:        
Cost of service 274,686
 
 
 274,686
Cost of product 52,491
 17,535
 
 70,026
Site operating expenses 65,422
 13,205
 
 78,627
General and administrative 33,771
 12,415
 37,572
 83,758
Rent 107,282
 117
 490
 107,889
Depreciation and amortization 31,948
 183
 5,075
 37,206
Total operating expenses 565,600
 43,455
 43,137
 652,192
Operating income (loss) 3,308
 16,950
 (43,137) (22,879)
Other (expense) income:        
Interest expense 
 
 (4,307) (4,307)
Gain from sale of salon assets to franchisees, net 
 
 18
 18
Interest income and other, net 
 
 2,439
 2,439
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $3,308
 $16,950
 $(44,987) $(24,729)



Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is designed to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of our management on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the MD&A included in our June 30, 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K and other documents filed or furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) during the current fiscal year.
 
MANAGEMENT’S OVERVIEW
 
Regis Corporation (RGS) owns, franchises and operates beauty salons. As of September 30,December 31, 2018, the Company owned, franchised or held ownership interests in 8,1158,021 worldwide locations. Our locations consisted of 8,0277,934 system-wide North American and International salons, and in 8887 locations we maintainmaintained a non-controlling ownership interest less than 100 percent. Each of the Company’s salon concepts generally offer similar salon products and services and serve the mass market. As of September 30,December 31, 2018, we had approximately 24,000 corporate employees worldwide.
 
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
The interim unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In preparing the interim unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, we are required to make various judgments, estimates and assumptions that could have a significant impact on the results reported in the interim unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. We base these estimates on historical experience and other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Estimates are considered to be critical if they meet both of the following criteria: (1) the estimate requires assumptions about material matters that are uncertain at the time the accounting estimates are made, and (2) other materially different estimates could have been reasonably made or material changes in the estimates are reasonably likely to occur from period to period. Changes in these estimates could have a material effect on our interim unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
Our significant accounting policies can be found in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Part II, Item 8 of the June 30, 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as Notes 1 and 2 to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We believe the accounting policies related to the valuation of goodwill, the valuation and estimated useful lives of long-lived assets, estimates used in relation to tax liabilities, and deferred taxes are most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial condition and results of operations. Discussion of each of these policies is contained under “Critical Accounting Policies” in Part II, Item 7 of our June 30, 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our updated policies on the amended revenue recognition guidance, ASC Topic 606, can be found in Note 2 to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
The Company adopted the amended revenue recognition guidance, ASC Topic 606, on July 1, 2018 using the full retrospective transition method which required the adjustment of each prior reporting period presented. Recent accounting pronouncements are discussed in detail in Notes 1 and 2 to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Beginning with the period ended September 30, 2017, the mall-based business and International segment were accounted for as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Discontinued operations are discussed at the end of this section. See Note 3 to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion on this transaction.

The Company realigned its field leadership team by brand during the prior year first fiscal quarter.period ended September 30, 2017. An outcome of this reorganization is that the costs associated with senior district leaders were moved out of cost of goods sold and site operating expense where the expense had historically been recorded, and into G&A. This change, which affected one month of comparability during the quarter,six months, does not impact the overall consolidated results. The estimated impact of the field reorganization (decreased) increased Cost of Service, Site Operating expense and General and Administrative expense by $(2.4), $(0.4) and $2.8 million, respectively, for the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2017. This expense classification does not have a financial impact on the Company's reported operating (loss) income, reported net lossincome or cash flows from operations.



In the past field leaders were responsible for a geographical area that included a variety of brands, with different business models, services, pay plans and guest expectations. They also served as salon managers with a home salon that they spent a large portion of their time serving guests rather than field leadership. Post-reorganization, each field leader is dedicated to a specific brand/concept, as well as geography, and are focused solely on field leadership.

In the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, the Company sold 124133 and 257, respectively, company-owned salons to franchisees. The impact of these transaction is as follows:

 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Increase Three Months Ended 
 December 31,
 (Decrease) Increase Six Months Ended 
 December 31,
 (Decrease) Increase
(Dollars in thousands) 2018 2017  2018 2017 2018 2017 
                  
Salons sold to franchisees(1) 124
 92
 32
 133
 1,219
 (1,086) 257
 1,311
 (1,054)
Cash proceeds received in quarter $12,422
 $1,472
 $10,950
Cash proceeds received $11,628
 $1,224
 $10,404
 $24,050
 $2,696
 $21,354
                  
Gain on sale of venditions, excluding goodwill derecognition $7,132
 $392
 $6,740
 $9,369
 $167
 $9,202
 $16,501
 $560
 $15,941
Non-cash goodwill derecognition (11,092) (270) (10,822) (6,504) (271) (6,233) (17,596) (542) (17,054)
(Loss) gain from sale of salon assets to franchisees, net $(3,960) $122
 $(4,082)
Gain (loss) from sale of salon assets to franchisees, net $2,865
 $(104) $2,969
 $(1,095) $18
 $(1,113)

(1)    In October 2017, the Company sold substantially all of its mall-based salon business in North America, representing

858 salons, and substantially all of its International segment, representing approximately 250 salons in the UK, to The Beautiful Group (TBG).



Condensed Consolidated Results of Operations (Unaudited)
 
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain information derived from our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. The percentages are computed as a percent of total consolidated revenues, except as otherwise indicated.
 For the Periods Ended December 31,
Three MonthsThree Months Six Months
2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
($ in millions) % of Total
Revenues (1)
 Basis Point
(Decrease)
Increase
($ in millions) % of Total
Revenues (1)
 Basis Point
(Decrease)
Increase
 ($ in millions) % of Total
Revenues (1)
 Basis Point
(Decrease)
Increase
Service revenues$207.8
 $235.6
 72.2 % 74.7 % (250) (20)$190.4
 $223.3
 69.4 % 71.1 % (170) (230) $398.3
 $458.9
 70.8 % 72.9 % (210) (120)
Product revenues57.6
 61.0
 20.0
 19.3
 70
 (30)61.6
 71.8
 22.4
 22.9
 (50) 160
 119.2
 132.8
 21.2
 21.1
 10
 70
Franchise royalties and fees22.4
 18.9
 7.8
 6.0
 180
 50
22.6
 18.7
 8.2
 6.0
 220
 60
 45.0
 37.6
 8.0
 6.0
 200
 60
                                  
Cost of service (2)121.5
 139.8
 58.5
 59.3
 (80) (270)114.9
 134.9
 60.4
 60.4
 
 (370) 236.4
 274.7
 59.4
 59.9
 (50) (320)
Cost of product (2)32.2
 30.2
 55.9
 49.5
 640
 120
36.4
 39.9
 59.0
 55.5
 350
 480
 68.5
 70.0
 57.5
 52.7
 480
 320
Site operating expenses36.8
 40.0
 12.8
 12.7
 10
 60
35.6
 38.6
 12.9
 12.3
 60
 20
 72.4
 78.6
 12.9
 12.5
 40
 40
General and administrative47.7
 35.2
 16.6
 11.1
 550
 
45.8
 48.6
 16.7
 15.5
 120
 410
 93.6
 83.8
 16.6
 13.3
 330
 210
Rent36.0
 42.4
 12.5
 13.4
 (90) (80)34.6
 65.5
 12.6
 20.9
 (830) 690
 70.6
 107.9
 12.6
 17.1
 (450) 300
Depreciation and amortization10.2
 12.3
 3.5
 3.9
 (40) 20
8.9
 25.0
 3.2
 8.0
 (480) 410
 19.1
 37.2
 3.4
 5.9
 (250) 210
                                  
Operating income3.4
 15.6
 1.2
 4.9
 (370) 190
Operating (loss) income(1.6) (38.5) (0.6) (12.3) 1,170
 (1,290) 1.9
 (22.9) 0.3
 (3.6) 390
 (540)
                                  
Interest expense1.0
 2.1
 0.3
 0.7
 (40) 
1.1
 2.2
 0.4
 0.7
 (30) 
 2.1
 4.3
 0.4
 0.7
 (30) 
(Loss) gain from sale of salon assets to franchisees, net(4.0) 0.1
 (1.4) 
 (140) 
Gain (loss) from sale of salon assets to franchisees, net2.9
 (0.1) 1.0
 
 100
 
 (1.1) 
 (0.2) 
 (20) 
Interest (expense) income and other, net0.4
 0.4
 0.1
 0.1
 
 
0.6
 2.0
 0.2
 0.6
 (40) 40
 1.0
 2.4
 0.2
 0.4
 (20) 20
                                  
Income tax benefit (expense) (3)0.7
 (5.6) 25.7
 40.0
 N/A
 N/A
Income tax (expense) benefit (3)(0.5) 80.8
 52.1
 208.7
 N/A
 N/A
 0.3
 75.3
 85.0
 304.4
 N/A
 N/A
                                  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes(0.3) (33.8) (0.1) (10.7) 1,060
 (990)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes6.1
 (6.6) 2.2
 (2.1) 430
 (110) 5.8
 (40.4) 1.0
 (6.4) 740
 (550)
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(1)Cost of service is computed as a percent of service revenues. Cost of product is computed as a percent of product revenues.
(2)    
Excludes depreciation and amortization expense.
(3)       
Computed as a percent of income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes. The income taxes basis point change is noted as not applicable (N/A) as the discussion within MD&A is related to the effective income tax rate.



Consolidated Revenues

Consolidated revenues primarily include revenues of company-owned salons, product and equipment sales to franchisees, and franchise royalties and fees. The following tables summarize revenues and same-store sales by concept as well as the reasons for the percentage change:
 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Three Months Ended 
 December 31,
 Six Months Ended 
 December 31,
 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
 (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
Company-owned salons:  
  
  
  
    
SmartStyle $95,963
 $126,202
 $94,363
 $122,497
 $190,326
 $248,699
Supercuts 67,279
 71,432
 58,856
 71,034
 126,135
 142,466
Signature Style 86,568
 91,232
 81,031
 86,511
 167,599
 177,743
Total Company-owned salons 249,810
 288,866
 234,250
 280,042
 484,060
 568,908
        
Franchise salons:            
Product 15,629
 7,722
 17,818
 15,068
 33,447
 22,790
Royalties and fees 22,396
 18,876
 22,603
 18,739
 44,999
 37,615
Total Franchise salons 38,025
 26,598
 40,421
 33,807
 78,446
 60,405
        
Consolidated revenues $287,835
 $315,464
 $274,671
 $313,849
 $562,506
 $629,313
Percent change from prior year (8.8)% (2.9)% (12.5)% (2.3)% (10.6)% (2.6)%
Salon same-store sales increase (1) 0.5 % 0.4 %
Company-owned salon same-store sales increase (decrease) (1) 0.5 % (0.7)% 0.5 % (0.2)%
_____________________________
(1)Same-storeCompany-owned same-store sales are calculated on a daily basis as the total change in sales for company-owned locations that were open on a specific day of the week during the current period and the corresponding prior period. Quarterly and year-to-date company-owned same-store sales are the sum of the company-owned same-store sales computed on a daily basis. Locations relocated within a one-mile radius are included in same-store sales as they are considered to have been open in the prior period. Same-storeCompany-owned same-store sales are calculated in local currencies to remove foreign currency fluctuations from the calculation.
 
Decreases in consolidated revenues were driven by the following:
 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Three Months Ended 
 December 31,
 Six Months Ended 
 December 31,
Factor 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
Same-store sales 0.5 % 0.4 %
Company-owned same-store sales 0.5 % (0.7)% 0.5 % (0.2)%
Closed salons (5.6) (2.0) (5.7) (1.9) (5.6) (2.0)
Salons sold to franchisees (6.7) (1.6) (8.7) (2.8) (7.7) (2.2)
New company-owned stores 
 0.6
New company-owned salons 
 0.6
 
 0.6
Franchise 2.8
 0.4
 2.2
 2.8
 2.5
 1.6
Advertising fund 0.4
 0.1
 0.4
 
 0.4
 0.1
Foreign currency (0.3) 0.3
 (0.3) 0.4
 (0.3) 0.3
Other 0.1
 (1.1) (0.9)
(0.7)
(0.4)
(0.8)
 (8.8)% (2.9)% (12.5)% (2.3)% (10.6)% (2.6)%

Same-store

Company-owned same-store sales by concept are detailed in the table below:
 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Three Months Ended 
 December 31,
 Six Months Ended 
 December 31,
 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
SmartStyle 1.1% 0.6 % 2.6 % (1.5)% 1.8 % (0.5)%
Supercuts 0.2
 1.8
 (1.5) 1.4
 (0.6) 1.6
Signature Style 0.2
 (0.8) (0.3) (1.3) 
 (1.1)
Consolidated same-store sales 0.5% 0.4 %
Company-owned same-store sales 0.5 % (0.7)% 0.5 % (0.2)%
 


Three and Six Months Ended September 30,December 31, 2018 Compared with Three and Six Months Ended September 30,December 31, 2017

Consolidated Revenues

Consolidated revenues are primarily comprised of service and product revenues, as well as franchise royalties and fees.
The same-store sales increase of 0.5% during
Consolidated revenue decreased $39.2 and $66.8 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2018, respectively. Service revenue and product revenue decreased $32.9 and $10.2 million, respectively, in the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2018 wasand decreased $60.6 and $13.6 million, respectively, in the six months ended December 31, 2018. The decline in service and product revenue is primarily duethe result of the Company's sale of salons to an increase of 4.2% in average ticket price, partly offset by a decrease of 3.7% in same-store guest visits.franchisees. The Company constructed (net of relocations)2 salons and closed 1 and 682680 company-owned salons respectively, during the twelve months ended September 30, 2018 and sold (net of buybacks), excluding the salons previously included in the Company's previous mall-based business and International segment, 477520 company-owned salons to franchisees during the twelve months ended December 31, 2018 (2019 Net Salon Count Changes). Company-owned same-store sales increased 0.5% during the three and six months ended December 31, 2018 due to increases of 5.2% and 4.7%, respectively, in average ticket price, partly offset by a decreases of 4.7% and 4.2%, respectively, in same-store guest transactions. Service and product revenue also declined due to the prior year being favorably impacted by the discontinuation of a piloted loyalty program. The decline in service and product revenue was partially offset by an increase in royalty and fee revenue of $3.9 million and $7.4 million in the three and six months ended December 31, 2018, respectively. The increase is primarily a result of increased number of franchised locations during the twelve months ended December 31, 2018.

Consolidated revenue decreased $7.3 and $16.7 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2017, respectively. Service revenue and product revenue (decreased) increased $(12.4) and $3.6 million, respectively, in the three months ended December 31, 2017 and (decreased) increased $(20.0) and $0.8 million, respectively, in the six months ended December 31, 2017. The decline in service and product revenue is primarily the result of the Company's sale of salons to franchisees. The company-owned same-store sales decreases of 0.7% and 0.2% during the three and six months ended December 31, 2017, respectively, were due to decreases of 3.3% and 3.2%, respectively, in same-store transactions, partly offset by increases of 2.5% and 3.0%, respectively, in average ticket price. The Company constructed (net of relocations) and closed 8 and 182 company-owned salons, respectively, during the twelve months ended December 31, 2017 and sold (net of buybacks) 266 company-owned salons to franchisees during the same period (2018 Net Salon Count Changes). Revenue related to franchised locations increased $11.4$9.0 and $10.3 million during the three and six months ended September 30, 2018December 31, 2017, respectively, primarily as a result of product sold to TBG and increased number of franchised locations during the twelve months ended September 30, 2018.December 31, 2017. Also impacting revenues for the three and six months ended December 31, 2017, were favorable foreign currency and a cumulative adjustment related to discontinuing a piloted loyalty program.

Service Revenues
 
The decreasedecreases of $27.8$32.9 and $60.6 million in service revenues during the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018 was primarily due to the 2019 Net Salon Count Changes, the prior year cumulative adjustments related to the discontinuation of the piloted loyalty program and unfavorable foreign currency. The decreases were partially offset by company-owned same-store service sales increases of 1.0% and 0.9% during the three and six months ended December 31, 2018, respectively, primarily the result of 5.4% and 5.1% increases in average ticket price, respectively, and decreases of 4.4% and 4.1% in same-store guest transactions, respectively. Additionally, there was less impact from hurricanes in the six months ended December 31, 2018 as compared to the prior year.



The decreases of $12.4 and $20.0 million in service revenues during the three and six months ended December 31, 2017, respectively, were primarily due to the 2018 Net Salon Count Changes. TheCompany-owned same-store service sales (decrease) increase of 0.8%(0.7)% and 0.1% during the three and six months ended September 30, 2018, wasDecember 31, 2017, respectively, were primarily the result of a 4.7% increase2.7% and 3.4% increases in average ticket price, respectively, and a decreasedecreases of 3.9%3.4% and 3.3%, respectively, in same-store guest visits.transactions. Also impacting service revenues during the three and six months ended September 30, 2018December 31, 2017, was unfavorable foreign currency.a favorable cumulative adjustment related to the discontinuation of a piloted loyalty program. The six months ended December 31, 2017 were also negatively impacted by hurricanes in the southern United States.

Product Revenues
 
The decreasedecreases of $3.4$10.2 and $13.6 million in product revenues during the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018 waswere primarily due to 2019 Net Salon Count Changes and company-owned same-store product sales decreases of 1.4% and 1.1%, respectively, partly offset by product sold to franchisees. For the three and six months ended December 31, 2018, the decreases in company-owned same-store product sales was primarily the result of decreases in company-owned same-store transactions of 6.3% and 5.1%, respectively, partially offset by increases in average ticket price of 5.0% and 4.0%, respectively. Additionally, there was less impact from hurricanes in the six months ended December 31, 2018 as compared to the prior year.

The increases of $3.6 and $0.8 million in product revenues during the three and six months ended December 31, 2017 were primarily due to product sold to TBG, partly offset by the 2018 Net Salon Count Changes and company-owned same-store product sales decreasedecreases of 0.9%0.8% and 1.2%, partly offset by product sold to TBG.respectively. For the three and six months ended September 30, 2018,December 31, 2017, the decreasedecreases in same-store product sales was primarily the result of a decreasedecreases in same-store transactions of 3.9%4.2% and 4.6%, partiallyrespectively, partly offset by an increaseincreases in average ticket price of 3.1%3.4%. The six months ended December 31, 2017 were also negatively impacted by hurricanes in the southern United States.

Royalties and Fees
 
The increaseincreases of $3.5$3.9 and $7.4 million in royalties and fees for the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, wasrespectively, were primarily due to an increase in franchise locations. Total franchised locations open at September 30,December 31, 2018 were 4,2054,266 as compared to 2,7433,929 at September 30,December 31, 2017.

The increases of $1.5 and $2.5 million in royalties and fees for the three and six months ended December 31, 2017, respectively, was primarily the result of higher royalties due to the increased number of franchised locations.

Cost of Service
 
The 80There was no basis point decreasechange in cost of service as a percent of service revenues during the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2018 due to increases in stylist productivity being offset by higher minimum wage and the lapping of the one-time benefit of discounting the piloted loyalty program in the prior year. The 50 basis point decrease in cost of service for the six months ended December 31, 2018 was due to the change in expense categorization as a result of the field reorganization that took place during the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, improved stylist productivity and the lapping of the negative hurricane impact in the prior year, partly offset by state minimum wage increases, higher commissions and the lapping of the one-time benefit of discontinuing the piloted loyalty program in the prior year.

The 370 and 320 basis point decreases in cost of service as a percent of service revenues during the three and six months ended December 31, 2017, respectively, were primarily due to the change in expense categorization as a result of the field reorganization that took place during the first quarter of fiscal year 20182018. After considering this change in expense categorization, cost of service as a percent of service revenues decreased 70 and 60 basis points for the three and six months ended December 31, 2017, respectively, as a result of improved stylist productivity and cost savings associated with salon tools, partly offset by state minimum wage increases and higher commissions rates.health insurance costs. The six months ended December 31, 2017 was also negatively impacted by hurricanes in the southern United States.

Cost of Product

The 640350 and 480 basis point increaseincreases in cost of product as a percent of product revenues during the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, wasrespectively, were primarily due to the lapping of the one-time benefit of discontinuing the piloted loyalty program in the prior year and shift into lower margin products to franchisees, partly offset by the lapping of inventory reserve related to the SmartStyle restructure in the prior year.



The 480 and 320 basis point increases in cost of product as a percent of product revenues during the three and six months ended December 31, 2017, respectively, were primarily due to franchise product sold to TBG which are in-line with the transaction agreements, but are currently at lower margin rates than normal franchise rates andThe Beautiful Group, shift into lower margin product revenue to franchisees.franchisees and inventory reserves related to the SmartStyle restructure, partly offset by the one-time benefit of discontinuing the loyalty program in fiscal year 2018.

Site Operating Expenses
 
The decreasedecreases of $3.2$3.0 and $6.2 million in site operating expenses during the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, was primarilyrespectively due to the change in expense categorization as a result of the field reorganization that took place during the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 and a net reduction in salon counts, partly offset by increased advertising fund costs as a result of increased franchise salons and marketing costs associated with our industry exclusive sponsorship with Major League Baseball.


Site operating expenses (decreased) increased $(0.4) and $0.6 million during the three and six months ended December 31, 2017, respectively. After considering the change in expense categorization as a result of the field reorganization that took place during the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, site operating expenses increased $1.3 and $3.4 million during the three and six months ended December 31, 2017, respectively, primarily as a result of the SmartStyle marketing campaign and less favorable actuarial adjustments related to workers' compensation accruals, partly offset by a net reduction in salon counts.

General and Administrative
 
The increasedecrease of $12.6$2.8 million in general and administrative (G&A) during the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2018 was primarily due to the lapping of severance payments related to terminations of former executives in the prior year and lower administrative and field management salaries, partly offset by increased stock compensation expense and professional fees. The increase of $9.8 million in G&A during the six months ended December 31, 2018 was primarily due to prior year's favorable impact from a gain associated with life insurance proceeds in connection with the passing of a former executive officer, the change in expense categorization as a result of the field reorganization that took place during the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, increased stock compensation expense and professional fees, partly offset by lower administrative, corporate and field management salariessalaries.

The increases of $11.9 and travel expense.$11.1 million in general and administrative (G&A) during the three and six months ended December 31, 2017, respectively, were primarily due to the change in expense categorization as a result of the field reorganization that took place during the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. After considering the change in expense categorization, G&A increased (decreased) $3.0 and $(4.0) million during the three and six months ended December 31, 2017, respectively. The remaining G&A increase during the three months ended December 31, 2017 was primarily as a result of severance payments related to terminations of former executives, year over year increase in incentive compensation accruals and professional fees. After considering the change in expense categorization as a result of the field reorganization, the G&A decrease during the six months ended December 31, 2017, was primarily a result of a gain associated with life insurance proceeds in connection with the passing of a former executive officer, partially offset by severance payments related to terminations of former executives, year over year increase in incentive compensation accruals and professional fees.

Rent
 
The decreasedecreases of $6.4$30.8 and $37.3 million in rent expense during the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, wasrespectively, were primarily due to the lapping of lease termination and other related closure costs associated with the SmartStyle operational restructuring in the prior year and the net reduction in salon counts, partly offset by rent inflation.

The increases of $20.4 and $16.6 million in rent expense during the three and six months ended December 31, 2017 was primarily due to lease termination and other related closure costs associated with the SmartStyle operational restructuring and rent inflation, partly offset by a deferred rent adjustment related to the SmartStyle restructuring and a net reduction in salon counts.

Depreciation and Amortization
 
The decreasedecreases of $2.1$16.1 and $18.1 million in depreciation and amortization (D&A) during the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, respectively, were primarily due to the lapping of costs associated with returning SmartStyle locations to their pre-occupancy condition in connection with the SmartStyle restructuring in the prior year and the reduced salon base.



The increases of $12.3 and $12.5 million in depreciation and amortization (D&A) during the three and six months ended December 31, 2017, respectively, was primarily due to costs associated with returning SmartStyle locations to their pre-occupancy condition in connection with the SmartStyle restructuring and higher fixed asset impairment charges, partly offset by lower depreciation on a reduced salon base.

Interest Expense

The decreasedecreases of $1.1 and $2.2 million in interest expense for the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, wasrespectively, were primarily due to a lower outstanding principal and lower interest rates associated with the revolving credit facility compared to the retired senior term note.

Loss (gain)Interest expense was flat for the three and six months ended December 31, 2017 compared to the prior year period.

Gain (loss) from sale of salon assets to franchisees, net

The decrease of $4.1 million in lossIn three months ended December 31, 2018 the gain from sale of salon assets to franchisees net during the three months ended September 30, 2018 was primarily due to $11.1$2.9 million, ofincluding non-cash goodwill derecognition partially offset by proceedsof $6.5 million. In the six months ended December 31, 2018 the loss from the sale of salons assets to franchisees.franchisees was $1.1 million, including $17.6 million of non-cash goodwill derecognition.

In the three months ended December 31, 2017 the loss from the sale of salons assets to franchisees was $0.1 million, including non-cash goodwill derecognition of $0.3 million. In the six months ended December 31, 2017 the loss from the sale of salons assets to franchisees was zero, including non-cash goodwill derecognition of $0.5 million.

Interest Income and Other, net
 
The decreasedecreases of $0.1$1.4 and $1.5 million in interest income and other, net during the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, wasrespectively, were primarily due to unfavorable foreign currency.the lapping of income received for transition services related to The Beautiful Group transaction.

The increases of $1.3 and $1.4 million in interest income and other, net during the three and six months ended December 31, 2017, respectively, were primarily due to income received for transition services related to The Beautiful Group transaction, partly offset by a prior year insurance recovery benefit.

Income Taxes
 
During the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018 the Company recognized tax (expense) benefit of $0.7$(0.5) and $0.3 million, respectively, with a corresponding effective tax rate of 60.7%52.1% and 85.0% as compared to recognizing tax expensebenefit of $5.6$80.8 and $75.3 million, respectively, with a corresponding effective tax rate of 39.7%208.7% and 304.4% during the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2017.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). In connection with the Tax Act, the Company recorded a provisional net tax benefit of $68.1 million in continuing operations during fiscal year 2018. The net tax benefit is primarily attributable to the impact of the corporate rate reduction on our deferred tax assets and liabilities along with a partial release of the U.S. valuation allowance. During the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, the Company made no adjustments to previously recorded provision amounts related to the Tax Act. We are still analyzing certain aspects of the Tax Act and refining our calculations, which could potentially affect the measurement of our deferred tax balances and ultimately cause us to revise our provisional estimate in the period ending December 31, 2018 in accordanceis now complete with SAB 118. In addition, changes in interpretations, assumptions, and guidance regarding the new tax legislation, as well as the potential for technical corrections to the Tax Act, could have a material impact to the Company’s effective tax rate in future periods.its accounting.

The recorded tax provisions and effective tax rates for the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018 and three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2017 were different than what would normally be expected primarily due to the impact of the Tax Act, state conformity of the new federal provisions and the deferred tax valuation allowance. The majority of the tax provision in periods ended prior to December 31, 2017 related to the impact of the Tax Act and the deferred tax VA as well as non-cash tax expense for tax benefits on certain indefinite-lived assets that the Company could not recognize for reporting purposes.

See Note 6 to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.



LossIncome (loss) from Discontinued Operations

The decrease of $33.5 million in lossIncome from discontinued operations of $6.1 million and $5.8 million during the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, respectively, was primarily due to asset impairment chargesincome tax benefits recognized in the quarter associated with the prior year's salewind-down and transfer of substantially all of its mall-based salon business in North America and International segments.legal entities related to discontinued operations. See Note 3 to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Loss associated with the discontinued operations of the mall-based business and International segment during the three and six months ended December 31, 2017 was $6.6 and $40.4 million, respectively. The loss during the three months ended December 31, 2017 is primarily due to asset impairment charges and professional fees related to the successful completion of the transaction. The increase loss during the six months ended December 31, 2017 was primarily due to asset impairment charges, the loss from operations, the recognition of net loss of amounts previously classified within accumulated other comprehensive income and professional fees associated with the transaction. The recognition of the net loss of amounts previously classified within accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings was the result of the Company's liquidation of substantially all foreign entities with British pound denominated currencies.

Results of Operations by Segment

Based on our internal management structure, we report two segments: Company-owned salons and Franchise salons. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Significant results of operations are discussed below with respect to each of these segments.

Company-owned Salons
For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Three Months Ended December 31, For the Six Months Ended December 31,
2018 2017 2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
(Dollars in millions) (Decrease) Increase(Dollars in millions) (Decrease) Increase (Dollars in millions) (Decrease) Increase
Total revenue$249.8
 $288.9
 $(39.1) $(10.6)$234.3
 $280.0
 $(45.8) $(16.3) $484.1
 $568.9
 $(84.8) $(27.0)
Same-store sales0.5% 0.4% 10 bps
 10 bps
Company-owned same-store sales0.5% (0.7)% 120 bps
 280 bps
 0.5% (0.2)% 70 bps
 200 bps
                      
Operating income$19.6
 $23.4
 $(3.8) $(0.1)$14.5
 $(20.1) $34.6
 $(36.9) $34.1
 $3.3
 $30.8
 $(37.0)

Company-owned Salon Revenues
Decreases in Company-owned salon revenues were driven by the following:
 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Three Months Ended 
 December 31,
 Six Months Ended 
 December 31,
Factor 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
Same-store sales 0.5 % 0.4 %
Company-owned same-store sales 0.5 % (0.7)% 0.5 % (0.2)%
Closed salons (6.1) (2.1) (6.3) (2.1) (6.2) (2.1)
Salons sold to franchisees (7.4) (1.7) (9.8) (3.0) (8.5) (2.4)
New stores 
 0.4
 
 0.2
 
 0.3
Foreign currency (0.2) 0.3
 (0.3) 0.4
 (0.3) 0.3
Other (0.4) (0.9) (0.5) (0.3) (0.4) (0.4)
 (13.6)% (3.6)% (16.4)% (5.5)% (14.9)% (4.5)%

Company-owned salon revenues decreased $39.1$45.8 and $84.8 million during the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, respectively, primarily due to the closure of 682a net 678 salons and the sale of 478520 company-owned salons (net of buybacks) to franchisees during the twelve months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, partly offset by company-owned same-store sale increaseincreases of 0.5% during the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018. The company-owned same-store sales increase wasincreases were due to an increaseincreases of 4.2%5.2% and 4.7% in average ticket prices, partly offset by a decreasedecreases of 3.7%4.7% and 4.2% in same-store guest visitstransactions during the three and six months ended September 30, 2018.December 31, 2018, respectively.


Company-owned Salon Operating Income
During the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, Company-owned salon operations generated operating income of $19.6$14.5 and $34.1 million, a decreaseincreases of $3.8$34.6 and $30.8 million respectively, compared to the prior comparable period. The decreaseincreases during the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018 waswere primarily due to salon-level compensation changes, investments in a strategic digital marketing campaign,the lapping the impairment charge related to the SmartStyle restructuring and the prior year inclusion of a more favorable self-insurance reserve adjustment, offset partly by closureclosing of underperforming salons and increased focus on cost reduction.


salons.
Franchise Salons
For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Three Months Ended December 31, For the Six Months Ended December 31,
2018 2017 2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
(Dollars in millions) Increase(Dollars in millions) Increase (Dollars in millions) Increase
Revenue                      
Product$10.1
 $7.7
 $2.4
 $0.3
$10.6
 $8.7
 $1.9
 $1.1
 $20.7
 $16.4
 $4.3
 $1.4
Product sold to TBG5.5
 
 5.5
 
7.2
 6.4
 0.8
 6.4
 12.7
 6.4
 6.3
 6.4
Total Product$15.6
 $7.7
 $7.9
 $0.3
Total product$17.8
 $15.1
 $2.8
 $7.5
 $33.4
 $22.8
 $10.7
 $7.8
Royalties and fees (1)22.4
 18.9
 3.5
 1.0
22.6
 18.7
 3.9
 1.5
 45.0
 37.6
 7.4
 2.5
Total franchise salons revenue (2)$38.0
 $26.6
 $11.4
 $1.3
$40.4
 $33.8
 $6.6
 $9.0
 $78.4
 $60.4
 $18.0
 $10.3
                      
Operating income$9.1
 $8.5
 $0.6
 $0.6
$7.0
 $8.2
 $(1.2) $0.6
 $16.2
 $16.7
 $(0.5) $1.2
Operating income from TBG0.6
 
 0.6
 
1.2
 0.3
 0.9
 0.3
 1.8
 0.3
 1.5
 0.3
Total operating income(2)$9.7
 $8.5
 $1.2
 $0.6
$8.2
 $8.5
 $(0.2) $0.9
 $18.0
 $17.0
 $1.0
 $1.5

(1)Total includes $0.5$1.2 and $1.7 million of royalties related to TBG during the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018. As part of the transaction TBG did not pay royalties in the prior period.
(2)Total is a recalculation; line items calculated individually may not sum to total due to rounding.
Franchise Salon Revenues
Franchise salon revenues increased $11.4$6.6 and $18.0 million during the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, respectively, primarily due to an increaseincreases of $7.9$2.8 and $10.7 million in franchise product sales, primarily due to product sold to TBG, and an increase of $3.5 million in royalties, Ad Fund revenue and fees, primarilyrespectively, as a result of higher franchise salon counts. Royalties, ad fund revenue and fees also increased franchised locations.$3.9 and $7.4 million, respectively, due to higher franchise salon counts. During the twelve months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, franchisees constructed (net of relocations) and closed 7775 and 225258 franchise-owned salons, respectively, and purchased (net of Company buybacks) 478520 salons from the Company and 1,132 salons previously included in the Company's previous mall-based business and International segment during the same period.
Franchise Salon Operating Income
During the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, Franchise salon operations generated operating income of $9.7$8.2 million, a decrease of $0.2 million compared to prior comparable period. The decrease during the three months ended December 31, 2018 was primarily due a shift into lower margin products and lower margin franchisees, partly offset by higher royalties and fees. During the six months ended December 31, 2018, Franchise salon operations generated operating income of $18.0 million, an increase of $1.2$1.0 million compared to prior comparable period. The increase during the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2018 was primarily due to the increased number of new franchised locations and increased franchiseresulting in an increase in royalties, partially offset by lower product sales, primarily to TBG.margins.
Corporate
Corporate Operating Loss
Corporate operating loss increased $9.6decreased $2.5 million during the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2018 primarily driven by lower general and administrative salaries. Corporate operating loss increased $7.1 million during the six months ended December 31, 2018 primarily driven by prior year's favorable impact from a $8.0 million gain associated with life insurance proceeds in connection with the passing of a former executive officer and $4.0 million loss on the sale of salons to franchisees, which includes $11.1 million of non-cash goodwill derecognition and $2.7 million of severance related to the termination of former corporate employees during the quarter,professional fees, partially offset by lower general and administrative salaries.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Sources of Liquidity

Funds generated by operating activities, available cash and cash equivalents, proceeds from sale of salon assets to franchisees, and our borrowing agreements are our most significant sources of liquidity. 

As of September 30,December 31, 2018, cash and cash equivalents were $115.7$97.0 million, with $97.8$89.2 and $17.9$7.7 million within the United States and Canada, respectively.

The Company's borrowing arrangements include a $295.0 million five-year unsecured revolving credit facility that expires in March 2023, of which $182.0 million was available as of September 30,December 31, 2018. See Note 10 to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 


Uses of Cash

The Company closely manages its liquidity and capital resources. The Company's liquidity requirements depend on key variables, including the level of investment needed to support its business strategies, the performance of the business, capital expenditures, credit facilities and borrowing arrangements and working capital management. Capital expenditures are a component of the Company's cash flow and capital management strategy which can be adjusted in response to economic and other changes to the Company's business environment. The Company has a disciplined approach to capital allocation, which focuses on investing in key priorities to support the Company's multi-year strategic plan as discussed within Part I, Item 1 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018.

Cash Flows
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 
During the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, cash used in operating activities of $17.5$11.0 million, an increasea decrease of $26.5$1.5 million compared to the prior comparable period, was primarily due to incentive compensation paymentsthe elimination of certain general and holiday inventory build.administrative costs.
 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
 
During the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, cash provided by investing activities of $25.8$31.9 million, an increase of $31.4$26.0 million compared to the prior comparable period, was primarily from proceeds from the settlement of company-owned life insurance policies of $24.6 million and cash proceeds from sale of salon assets of $12.4$24.1 million, partly offset by capital expenditures of $11.3$16.8 million.
 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
 
During the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, cash used in financing activities of $20.9$49.0 million, an increase of $19.3$46.6 million compared to the prior comparable period was primarily forfrom the repurchase of common stock of $19.3$65.1 million, employee taxes paid for shares withheld of $1.9$2.3 million, partly offset by the $18.1 million of proceeds on issuancefrom the sale and lease back transaction of common stock
one of $0.4 million.the Company's distribution centers.

Financing Arrangements

See Note 10 of the Notes to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30,December 31, 2018 and Note 7 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, for additional information regarding our financing arrangements.



Debt to Capitalization Ratio
 
Our debt to capitalization ratio, calculated as the principal amount of debt as a percentage of the principal amount of debt and shareholders’ equity at fiscal quarter end, were as follows:
 
As of 
Debt to
Capitalization
 Basis Point Increase (Decrease) (1) 
Debt to
Capitalization
 Basis Point Increase (Decrease) (1)
September 30, 2018 16.1% 50
December 31, 2018 20.3% 470
June 30, 2018 15.6% (390) 15.6% (390)
_____________________________
(1)    Represents the basis point change in debt to capitalization as compared to the prior fiscal year end (June 30, 2018)2018 and
June 30, 2017, respectively).
 
The 50470 basis point increase in the debt to capitalization ratio as of September 30,December 31, 2018 as compared to June 30, 2018 was primarily due to decreases toin shareholders' equity resulting from the repurchase of 1.14.0 million of the Company's shares for $19.3 million.$68.3 million as well as the debt associated with the sale leaseback of one of the Company's distribution centers.
 


Share Repurchase Program

In May 2000, the Company’s Board of Directors (Board) approved a stock repurchase program with no stated expiration date. Since that time and through September 30,December 31, 2018, the Board has authorized $650.0 million to be expended for the repurchase of the Company's stock under this program. All repurchased shares become authorized but unissued shares of the Company. The timing and amounts of any repurchases depend on many factors, including the market price of the common stock and overall market conditions. During the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, the Company repurchased 1.12.9 million shares for $19.3$48.9 million. As of September 30,December 31, 2018, 21.023.8 million shares have been cumulatively repurchased for $434.0$483.0 million, and $216.0$167.0 million remainedremains outstanding under the approved stock repurchase program.



SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
 
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as information included in, or incorporated by reference from, future filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission and information contained in written material, press releases and oral statements issued by or on behalf of the Company contains or may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements in this document reflect management’s best judgment at the time they are made, but all such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements herein. Such forward-looking statements are often identified herein by use of words including, but not limited to, “may,” “believe,” “project,” “forecast,” “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” and “plan.” In addition, the following factors could affect the Company’s actual results and cause such results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. These factors include the continued ability of the Company to implement its strategy, priorities and initiatives; our ability to attract, train and retain talented stylists; financial performance of our franchisees; acceleration of sale of certain salons to franchisees; The Beautiful Group's ability to transition and operate its salons successfully, as well as maintain adequate working capital; the ability of the Company to maintain a satisfactory relationship with Walmart; marketing efforts to drive traffic; changes in regulatory and statutory laws including increases in minimum wages; our ability to maintain and enhance the value of our brands; premature termination of agreements with our franchisees; our ability to manage cyber threats and protect the security of sensitive information about our guests, employees, vendors or Company information; reliance on information technology systems; reliance on external vendors; competition within the personal hair care industry; changes in tax exposure; changes in healthcare; changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; failure to standardize operating processes across brands; consumer shopping trends and changes in manufacturer distribution channels; financial performance of Empire Education Group; the continued ability of the Company to implement cost reduction initiatives; compliance with debt covenants; changes in economic conditions; changes in consumer tastes and fashion trends; exposure to uninsured or unidentified risks; ability to attract and retain key management personnel; reliance on our management team and other key personnel or other factors not listed above. Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect future financial results is set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2018. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. However, your attention is directed to any further disclosures made in our subsequent annual and periodic reports filed or furnished with the SEC on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and Proxy Statements on Schedule 14A.



Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
 
There has been no material change to the factors discussed within Part II, Item 7A in the Company’s June 30, 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in its Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act”) reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management, with the participation of the CEO and CFO, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period. Based on their evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30,December 31, 2018.

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
 
The Company is a defendant in various lawsuits and claims arising out of the normal course of business. Like certain other large retail employers, the Company has been faced with allegations of purported class-wide consumer and wage and hour violations. Litigation is inherently unpredictable and the outcome of these matters cannot presently be determined. Although the actions are being vigorously defended, the Company could in the future incur judgments or enter into settlements of claims that could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations in any particular period.
 


Item 1A.  Risk Factors
 
There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, except for the revisions to the fifth risk factor listed below:

TBG’s inability to transition and operate its salons successfully could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations or cash flows, and could prevent the transaction from delivering the anticipated benefits and enhancing shareholder value.



In October 2017, we sold substantially all of our mall-based salon business in North America and substantially all of our International segment to TBG, an affiliate of Regent, which is operating them as a franchisee. The success of TBG depends upon a number of factors that are beyond our control, including, among other factors, market conditions, retail trends in mall locations, industry trends, stylist recruiting and retention, customer traffic, as defined by total transactions, the capabilities of TBG, the accuracy and reliability of TBG’s financial reporting systems, TBG's ability to maintain adequate working capital, technology and landlord issues. In particular, as of December 31, 2018, prior to any mitigation efforts which may be available to us, we estimate that we remain liable for up to $75 million, which is a material reduction from October 1, 2017, under the leases for certain of these salons until the end of their various terms, and we could be required to make cash payments if TBG fails to do so, which could materially adversely impact our results of operations or cash flows.  Under the agreements with TBG, we receive fees for certain services, fees for certain transition services, and product sales revenue; however, the amount of these fees is tied to the success of the business as operated by TBG. As of September 30, 2018, itIt is taking longer than we originally anticipated for TBG to implement the changes intended to improve the business of the mall-based salons and the International business, TBG same store sales have declined year over year and there is no assurance that TBG will be successful in doing soimproving performance in the future. In addition, several of the services we provided to TBG under the transition services agreement ended in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018, thereby reducing this current income stream. We anticipate we will attempt to reduce related general and administrative costs and other associated expenses in connection with providing these transition services; however it will take time for us to reduce all of these costs even though the related income stream has ended and we continue to provide consulting services to TBG to continue to facilitate its transition. In connection with the purchase agreements, subleases, transition services and other related agreements with the Company, from time to time, TBG has been delinquent on its payments to the Company and to third parties. It is foreseeable that TBG may in the future continue to have cash flow and working capital issues, which could have significant adverse impacts on our business, including a need to record reserves on receivables from TBG. In August 2018, we restructured certain payments due to us from TBG in the form of promissory notes representing approximately $11.7 million in working capital receivables and $8.0 million in accounts receivables, a majority of which was for inventory payables. All notes have a maturity date of August 2, 2020. Under the working capital notes, if no default has occurred under such notes and certain other conditions are met, such notes will be forgiven as of the maturity date and will be exchanged for a three-year contingent payment right that is payable to us upon the occurrence of certain TBG monetization events. Based on the likelihood of future forgiveness of the working capital notes, the Company recorded a full reserve against such notes. Should the Company need to record reserves against its current and future receivables from TBG or their ability to meet the requirements of the promissory notes, these non-cash reserves would be recorded within general and administrative expenses. As of December 31, 2018, the net amount of receivables and notes due from TBG amounted to $16.4 million. In October 2018, TBG filed a voluntary insolvency proceeding involving its United Kingdom business, which its creditors approved.approved ("CVA"). In November 2018, a group of landlords filed a legal challenge to the CVA in United Kingdom’s High Court alleging material irregularity and unfair prejudice. If the CVA is overturned, or is otherwise not implemented, it is likely that TBG’s United Kingdom business will no longer be able to trade as a going concern, which is likely to result in bankruptcy and/or administrative proceedings. Even if the CVA is implemented and the challenge overturned or a settlement reached, TBG may still not successfully achieve the cost savings and other benefits contemplated by the CVA. Negative events associated with the CVA process and challenge could adversely affect TBG’s and/or our relationships with suppliers, service providers, customers, employees, and other third parties, which in turn could adversely affect TBG’s and/or our operations and financial condition. We had previously agreed in the note documents that such a CVA filing would not constitute an item of default. We currently do not believe we will be directly adversely impacted by the insolvency proceeding,default and TBG’s debt obligations to us currently remain intact. Regardless of the outcome of the CVA, TBG may in the future need to further restructure (operationally, legally, or otherwise) its businesses, operations and obligations. The Company has certain rights and remedies under the various agreements with TBG, including, but not limited to, utilization of collateral, litigation, reversion of the leases in respect of certain divested salons back to the Company and enforcement of a guarantee. If the divested salons were to revert, we may have difficulty supporting the businesses because of the challenges involved in quickly and sufficiently staffing the salons and corporate functions to support an influx in company-owned stores, addressing the stores’ performance issues, implementing required data privacy requirements in the United Kingdom and resuming support for the salons’ IT and marketing requirements. Overall, TBG’s inability to transition and operate the salons successfully, or its ability to make payments when due under the promissory notes or otherwise under the franchise agreements and transition service agreements, could adversely affect our business, including increased reputation risks, litigation risks, financial condition and results of operations or cash flows, and could prevent the transaction from delivering the anticipated benefits and shareholder value.



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

Share Repurchase Program
 
In May 2000, the Company’s Board of Directors (Board) approved a stock repurchase program with no stated expiration date. Since that time and through September 30,December 31, 2018, the Board has authorized $650.0 million to be expended for the repurchase of the Company's stock under this program. All repurchased shares become authorized but unissued shares of the Company. The timing and amounts of any repurchases depend on many factors, including the market price of the common stock and overall market conditions. During the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2018, the Company repurchased 1.12.9 million and 4.0 million shares, respectively, for $19.3 million.$48.9 million and $68.3 million, respectively. As of September 30,December 31, 2018, a total accumulated 21.023.8 million shares have been repurchased for $434.0$483.0 million. At September 30,December 31, 2018, $216.0$167.0 million remainedremains outstanding under the approved stock repurchase program.

The following table shows the stock repurchase activity by the Company or any “affiliated purchaser” of the Company, as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act, by month for the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2018:

Period Total Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid per Share Total Number of Shares Purchased As Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased under the Plans or Programs (in thousands)
   
    
  
7/1/18 - 7/31/18 664,622
 $17.56
 20,529,849
 $223,599
8/1/18 - 8/31/18 429,057
 17.81
 20,958,906
 215,956
9/1/18 - 9/30/18 
 
 20,958,906
 215,956
Total 1,093,679
 $17.66
 20,958,906
 $215,956
Period Total Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid per Share Total Number of Shares Purchased As Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased under the Plans or Programs (in thousands)
   
    
  
10/1/18 - 10/31/18 
 $
 20,958,906
 $215,956
11/1/18 - 11/30/18 1,399,685
 17.71
 22,358,591
 191,161
12/1/18 - 12/31/18 1,479,729
 16.31
 23,838,320
 167,020
Total 2,879,414
 $16.99
 23,838,320
 $167,020



Item 6.  Exhibits
 
 Articles of Amendment of Restated Articles of Incorporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 1, 2018.)
   
 
Bylaws of Regis Corporation. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 27, 2018.)

   
 Stock Purchase and Matching RSU Program, including forms of SPMP, including forms of Matching RSU Award Agreements (Incorporated by referenced to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on August 31, 2018 (No. 333-227163).)
   
 Form of Letter Agreement with Executive Officers (September 2018)
   
 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award (Annual Fiscal 2019 Executive Grants, Excluding Hugh E. Sawyer)
   
 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award (Annual Fiscal 2019 Grant, Hugh E. Sawyer)
   
 Form of Performance Stock Unit Award (Annual Fiscal 2019 Executive Grants, Excluding Hugh E. Sawyer)
   
 Form of Performance Stock Unit Award (Annual Fiscal 2019, Hugh E. Sawyer)
   
 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Non-Employee Director Grants)
   
 President and Chief Executive Officer of Regis Corporation: Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Regis Corporation: Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
 Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Regis Corporation: Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
Exhibit 101 The following financial information from Regis Corporation's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly and year-to-date periods ended September 30,December 31, 2018, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) and filed electronically herewith: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings; (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 


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.
 
 REGIS CORPORATION
  
Date: October 30, 2018January 29, 2019By:/s/ Andrew H. Lacko
  Andrew H. Lacko
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
  (Signing on behalf of the registrant and as Principal Financial Officer)
  

  
Date: October 30, 2018January 29, 2019By:/s/ Kersten D. Zupfer
  Kersten D. Zupfer
  Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
  (Principal Accounting Officer)
   


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