SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-Q

 

xQuarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

xQuarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2014

 

oTransition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

oTransition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Commission File Number:  000-52015

 

Western Capital Resources, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Minnesota47-0848102
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

 

11550 “I” Street, Suite 150, Omaha, Nebraska 68137

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (402) 551-8888

 

N/A

N/A

 

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 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. Yesxþ No¨o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yesxþ Noo

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (check one):

 

Large accelerated filer  oAccelerated filer  o
  
Non-accelerated filer  oSmaller reporting company  xþ

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

 

Yeso Noxþ

 

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

 

As of May 9,August 12, 2014, the registrant had outstanding 60,220,1653,010,887 shares of common stock, as adjusted for our reverse stock split, no par value per share.

 

 
 

  

Western Capital Resources, Inc.

 

Index

 

 Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
Item 1.Financial Statements2
  
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations11
  
Item 4.Controls and Procedures1721
  
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits22
  
Item 6.ExhibitsSIGNATURES18
SIGNATURES1923

  

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

WESTERN CAPITAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONTENTS

 

  Page
  
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
  
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets3
  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income4
  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows5
  
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements6

 

WESTERN CAPITAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 March 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  December 31, 2013  June 30, 2014
(Unaudited)
  December 31, 2013 
ASSETS                
                
CURRENT ASSETS                
Cash $2,327,367  $1,983,835  $2,579,375  $1,983,835 
Loans receivable (less allowance for losses of $998,000 and $1,215,000)  4,197,212   5,438,202 
Loans receivable (less allowance for losses of $968,000 and $1,215,000)  4,854,329   5,438,202 
Inventory  1,528,359   1,557,886   1,700,399   1,557,886 
Prepaid expenses and other  1,171,073   889,590   513,382   889,590 
Deferred income taxes  421,000   498,000   412,000   498,000 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS  9,645,011   10,367,513   10,059,485   10,367,513 
                
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT  955,200   928,074   924,769   928,074 
                
GOODWILL  12,894,069   12,894,069   12,894,069   12,894,069 
                
INTANGIBLE ASSETS  92,338   117,096   312,507   117,096 
                
OTHER  128,564   132,333   145,289   132,333 
                
TOTAL ASSETS $23,715,182  $24,439,085  $24,336,119  $24,439,085 
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
                
CURRENT LIABILITIES                
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $2,725,555  $2,910,560  $2,864,559  $2,910,560 
Current portion long-term debt  -   2,750,000   2,000,000   2,750,000 
Deferred revenue  233,772   296,503   273,651   296,503 
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES  2,959,327   5,957,063   5,138,210   5,957,063 
                
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES                
Note payable – long-term  1,700,000   - 
Deferred income taxes  1,241,000   1,156,000   1,301,000   1,156,000 
TOTAL LONG-TERM LIABILITIES  2,941,000   1,156,000   1,301,000   1,156,000 
                
TOTAL LIABILITIES  5,900,327   7,113,063   6,439,210   7,113,063 
                
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Common stock, no par value, 240,000,000 shares authorized, 60,220,165 shares issued and outstanding.  -   - 
Common stock, no par value, 12,500,000 shares authorized, 3,010,887 shares issued and outstanding  -   - 
Additional paid-in capital  22,353,600   22,353,600   22,353,212   22,353,600 
Accumulated deficit  (4,538,745)  (5,027,578)  (4,456,303)  (5,027,578)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  17,814,855   17,326,022   17,896,909   17,326,022 
                
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $23,715,182  $24,439,085  $24,336,119  $24,439,085 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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WESTERN CAPITAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

 

 Three Months Ended  Three months ended  Six months ended 
 March 31, 2014  March 31, 2013  June 30, 2014  June 30, 2013  June 30, 2014  June 30, 2013 
REVENUES                        
Retail sales, fees and commissions $6,909,354  $5,376,898  $5,033,809  $4,454,451  $11,943,163  $9,831,349 
Financing fees and interest  2,711,810   2,712,188   2,597,584   2,643,656   5,309,394   5,355,844 
  9,621,164   8,089,086   7,631,393   7,098,107   17,252,557   15,187,193 
                        
STORE EXPENSES                        
Phone and accessories cost of sales  3,429,213   2,561,842   2,166,593   1,865,136   5,595,806   4,426,978 
Salaries and benefits  2,072,445   1,756,526   2,080,262   1,753,463   4,152,707   3,509,989 
Occupancy  670,725   651,237   732,398   625,579   1,403,123   1,276,816 
Provisions for loan losses  336,864   321,347   416,704   423,845   753,568   745,192 
Advertising  87,533   88,887   82,134   83,831   169,667   172,718 
Depreciation  79,437   81,653   78,887   84,428   158,324   166,081 
Amortization of intangible assets  24,758   39,227   29,831   37,314   54,589   76,541 
Other  1,168,095   910,751   1,167,003   851,366   2,335,098   1,762,117 
  7,869,070   6,411,470   6,753,812   5,724,962   14,622,882   12,136,432 
                        
INCOME FROM STORES  1,752,094   1,677,616   877,581   1,373,145   2,629,675   3,050,761 
                        
GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES                        
Salaries and benefits  485,327   514,014   357,845   484,228   843,172   998,242 
Depreciation  7,125   6,192   6,045   6,636   13,170   12,828 
Interest expense  80,174   83,617   51,156   82,274   131,330   165,891 
Other  402,635   282,517   329,093   257,830   731,728   540,347 
  975,261   886,340   744,139   830,968   1,719,400   1,717,308 
                        
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES  776,833   791,276   133,442   542,177   910,275   1,333,453 
                        
INCOME TAX EXPENSE  288,000   300,000   51,000   206,000   339,000   506,000 
                        
NET INCOME $488,833  $491,276 
NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $82,442  $336,177  $571,275  $827,453 
                        
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE –        
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE                
Basic and diluted $0.01  $0.01  $0.03  $0.11  $0.19  $0.27 
                        
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING –        
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING -                
Basic and diluted  60,220,165   60,320,814   3,010,996   3,011,008   3,011,002   3,013,511 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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WESTERN CAPITAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

 

 Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
 March 31, 2014  March 31, 2013  June 30, 2014 June 30, 2013 
          
OPERATING ACTIVITIES                
Net Income $488,833  $491,276  $571,275  $827,453 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:                
Depreciation  86,562   87,845   171,494   178,909 
Amortization  24,758   39,227   54,589   76,541 
Deferred income taxes  162,000   123,000   231,000   202,000 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities                
Loans receivable  1,240,990   949,730   583,873   275,322 
Inventory  29,527   (58,163)  (142,513)  (230,502)
Prepaid expenses and other assets  (277,714)  46,890   363,252   16,486 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  (185,005)  (1,185,098)  (46,001)  (584,412)
Deferred revenue  (62,731)  (59,331)  (22,852)  (31,561)
Net cash provided by operating activities  1,507,220   435,376   1,764,117   730,236 
                
INVESTING ACTIVITIES                
Purchases of property and equipment  (113,688)  (55,704)  (418,189)  (141,052)
Purchases of intangible assets  -   (29,500)  -   (29,500)
Net cash used by investing activities  (113,688)  (85,204)  (418,189)  (170,552)
                
FINANCING ACTIVITIES                
Payments on notes payable – short-term  -   (405,163)
Payments on notes payable – long-term  (1,050,000)  (180,787)  (750,000)  (210,065)
Common stock redemption      (17,762)  (388)  (17,762)
Net cash used by financing activities  (1,050,000)  (198,549)  (750,388)  (632,990)
                
NET INCREASE IN CASH  343,532   151,623 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH  595,540   (73,306)
                
CASH                
Beginning of period  1,983,835   2,246,619   1,983,835   2,246,619 
End of period $2,327,367  $2,398,242  $2,579,375  $2,173,313 
                
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION                
Income taxes paid $6,831  $219,000  $13,888  $245,650 
Interest paid $105,966  $82,362  $141,735  $164,830 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

WESTERN CAPITAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1.Basis of Presentation, Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies –

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared according to the instructions to Form 10-Q and Section 210.8-03(b) of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and, therefore, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) have been omitted.

 

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three monthsix-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014. For further information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements and footnotes thereto included in our Form 10-K as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013. The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2013, has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP.

 

Nature of Business

 

Western Capital Resources, Inc. (WCR), through its wholly owned operating subsidiaries, Wyoming Financial Lenders, Inc. (WFL), Express Pawn, Inc. (EP), and PQH Wireless, Inc. (PQH), collectively referred to as the “Company,” provides retail financial services to individuals and operates retail cellular and retail pawn stores primarily in the Midwestern United States.  The Company operated 5048 “Payday” stores, onetwo combined payday/pawn store, and one pawn store in nine states (Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming) as of March 31,June 30, 2014. The Company operated 5358 cellular retail stores in 14 states (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Washington) as of March 31,June 30, 2014.  The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of WCR, WFL, PQH and EP. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Through our “Consumer Finance” division, we provide non-recourse cash advance and installment loans, collateralized non-recourse pawn loans, check cashing and other money services, and operate retail pawn stores.  The short-term uncollateralized non-recourse consumer loans, known as “cash advance” or “payday” loans, are in amounts that typically range from $100 to $500. Cash advance loans provide customers with cash in exchange for a promissory note with a maturity of generally two to four weeks and the customer’s post-dated personal check for the aggregate amount of the cash advanced plus a fee. The fee varies from state to state, based on applicable regulations, and generally ranges from $15 to $22 per each $100 borrowed. To repay a cash advance loan, a customer may pay with cash, in which case their personal check is returned to them, or allow the check to be presented to the bank for collection. Installment loans provide customers with cash in exchange for a promissory note with a maturity of generally three to six months and are unsecured. The fee and interest rate on installment loans vary based on applicable regulations.

 

In August 2012, we opened our firstOur pawn store by converting an existing payday location into a combined payday/pawn store. We opened our second pawn store in May 2013. Westores provide collateralized non-recourse loans, commonly known as “pawn loans,” with maturities of one to four months, depending on applicable state regulations.Allowable service charges vary by state. Our pawn loans earn 17.5% to 20% per month. The loan amount varies depending on the valuation of each item pawned. We generally lend from 30% to 55% of the collateral’s estimated resale value depending on our evaluation of several factors.Customers then have the option to redeem the pawned merchandise during the term or at expiration of the pawn loan or else forfeit the merchandise to us upon expiration. At our pawn stores, we sell merchandise acquired through either customer forfeiture of pawn collateral or second-hand merchandise purchased from customers or consigned to us.

 

We also provide title loans and other ancillary consumer financial products and services that are complementary to our cash advance-lending business, such as check-cashing services, money transfers and money orders.  In our check-cashing business, we primarily cash payroll checks, but we also cash government assistance, tax refund and insurance checks or drafts. Our fees for cashing payroll checks average approximately 2.5% of the face amount of the check, subject to local market conditions, and this fee is deducted from the cash given to the customer for the check. We display our check-cashing fees in full view of our customers on a menu board in each store and provide a detailed receipt for each transaction. Although we have established guidelines for approving check-cashing transactions, we have no preset limit on the size of the checks we will cash.

 

Our loans and other related services are subject to state regulations (which vary from state to state), federal regulations and local regulations, where applicable.

We also operate a “Cellular Retail” division that is an authorized Cricket premier dealer, selling cellular phones and accessories, providing ancillary services and accepting service payments from customers.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect certain reported amounts and disclosures in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Significant management estimates relate to the loans receivable allowance, percentage of existing pawn loans that will be forfeited, allocation of and carrying value of goodwill and intangible assets, inventory valuation and obsolescence and deferred taxes and tax uncertainties.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes fees on cash advance loans on a constant-yield basis ratably over the loans’ terms. Title and installment loan fees and interest are recognized using the interest method, except that installment loan origination fees are recognized as they become non-refundable, and installment loan maintenance fees are recognized when earned. The Company recognizes fees on redeemed pawn loans on a constant-yield basis ratably over the loans’ terms. No fees are recognized on forfeited pawn loans. The Company records revenue from check cashing fees, sales of phones, accessories, and pawn inventory, and fees from all other services in the period in which the sale or service is completed.

 

Loans Receivable Allowance

 

The Company maintains a loan loss allowance for anticipated losses for our payday and installment loans.We do not record loan losses or charge-offs of pawn or title loans because the value of the collateral exceeds the loan amount.To estimate the appropriate level of the loan loss allowance, we consider the amount of outstanding loan principal, interest and fees, historical charge offs, current and expected collection patterns and current economic trends. Our current loan loss allowance is based on our historical net write off percentage, net charge offs to loan principal, interest and fee amounts that originated during the last 24 months, applied against the balance of loan principal, interest and fees outstanding. The Company also periodically performs a look-back analysis on its loan loss allowance to verify the historical allowance established tracks with the actual subsequent loan write-offs and recoveries. The Company is aware that as conditions change, it may also need to make additional allowances in future periods.

 

Included in loans receivable are unpaid principal, interest and fee balances of payday, installment, pawn and title loans that have not reached their maturity date, and “late” payday loans that have reached maturity within the last 180 days and have remaining outstanding balances.  Late payday loans generally are unpaid loans where a customer’s personal check has been deposited and the check has been returned due to non-sufficient funds in the customer’s account, a closed account, or other reasons.   Loans are carried at cost plus accrued interest or fees less payments made and the loans receivable allowance.  The Company does not specifically reserve for any individual loan.  The Company aggregates loan types for purposes of estimating the loss allowance using a methodology that analyzes historical portfolio statistics and management’s judgment regarding recent trends noted in the portfolio.  This methodology takes into account several factors, including the maturity of the store location and charge-off and recovery rates.  The Company utilizes a software program to assist with the tracking of its historical portfolio statistics.   All returned items are charged-off after 180 days, as collections after that date have not been significant.  The loans receivable allowance is reviewed monthly and any adjustment to the loan loss allowance as a result of historical loan performance, current and expected collection patterns and current economic trends is recorded.

 

Combination (Reverse Split) of Common Stock

On May 30, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 1-to-20 reverse stock split. The reverse stock split became effective on June 20, 2014. The reverse stock split reduced the number of issued and outstanding shares of common stock to 3,010,887 shares. The reverse stock split similarly reduced by a factor of 20 the authorized number of shares of capital stock that the Company may issue to 12,500,000. The accompanying financial statements and footnotes have been adjusted retroactively to reflect the reverse stock split.

Net Income Per Common Share

 

Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing the income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the year. There were no dilutive securities at March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013.

 

Segment Reporting

 

The Company has grouped its operations into two segments – Consumer Finance division and Cellular Retail division. The Consumer Finance division provides financial and ancillary services and also sells used merchandise at retail pawn stores. The Cellular Retail division is an authorized Cricket premier dealer selling cellular phones and accessories, providing ancillary services and accepting service payments from customers.

Reclassifications

 

Certain Statement of Income reclassifications have been made in the presentation of our prior financial statements and accompanying notes to conform to the presentation as of and for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) (collectively, the Boards) jointly issued a comprehensive new revenue recognition standard that will supersede nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under US GAAP and IFRS. This converged standard is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently assessing the potential effects on our financial condition and results of operations.

 

No new accounting pronouncement issued or effective during the fiscal quarter has had or is expected to have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

2.Risks Inherent in the Operating Environment –

 

The Company’s Consumer Finance division activities are highly regulated under numerous local, state, and federal laws and regulations, which are subject to change. New laws or regulations could be enacted that could have a negative impact on the Company’s lending activities. Over the past several years, consumer advocacy groups and certain media reports have advocated governmental and regulatory action to prohibit or severely restrict the Company’s lending activities.

 

Any adverse change in present federal laws or regulations that govern or otherwise affect lending could result in our curtailment or cessation of operations in certain jurisdictions or locations. Furthermore, any failure to comply with any applicable federal laws or regulations could result in fines, litigation, closure of one or more store locations or negative publicity. Any such change or failure would have a corresponding impact on our results of operations and financial condition, primarily through a decrease in revenues resulting from the cessation or curtailment of operations, decrease in our operating income through increased legal expenditures or fines, and could also negatively affect our general business prospects as well if we are unable to effectively replace such revenues in a timely and efficient manner or if negative publicity effects our ability to obtain additional financing as needed.

 

In addition, the passage of federal or state laws and regulations could, at any point, essentially prohibit the Company from conducting its lending business in its current form. Any such legal or regulatory change would certainly have a material and adverse effect on the Company, its operating results, financial condition and prospects, and perhaps even its viability.

 

For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company had significant revenues by state (shown as a percentage of applicable division’s revenue when over 10%) as follows:

 

Consumer Finance Division Cellular Retail Division
  2014  2013    2014  2013 
Nebraska  29%  29% Nebraska  30%  22%
North Dakota  17%  18% Colorado  15%  *%
Wyoming  14%  15% Missouri  10%  10%
Iowa  14%  11% Texas  10%  13%

Consumer Finance Division Cellular Retail Division
  2014  2013    2014  2013 
Nebraska  29%  29% Nebraska  29%  26%
North Dakota  18%  19% Colorado  17%  *%
Wyoming  14%  15% Missouri  10%  *%
Iowa  14%  11% Texas  *%  13%

  

* Less than 10%

 

3.Loans Receivable –

 

At March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 our outstanding loans receivable aging was as follows:

 

March 31, 2014
  Payday  Installment  Pawn &
Title
  Total 
Current $3,453,553  $270,680  $268,465  $3,992,698 
1-30  193,459   42,306   -   235,765 
31-60  173,024   27,379   -   200,403 
61-90  214,873   13,348   -   228,221 
91-120  182,317   6,572   -   188,889 
121-150  162,288   2,513   -   164,801 
151-180  182,924   1,511   -   184,435 
   4,562,438   364,309   268,465   5,195,212 
Allowance for losses  (935,000)  (63,000)  -   (998,000)
  $3,627,438  $301,309  $268,465  $4,197,212 
December 31, 2013
  Payday  Installment  Pawn &
Title
  Total 
Current $4,519,839  $408,782  $288,788  $5,217,409 
1-30  271,967   56,807   -   328,774 
31-60  202,097   31,212   -   233,309 
61-90  217,154   17,285   -   234,439 
91-120  206,885   8,660   -   215,545 
121-150  199,253   2,846   -   202,099 
151-180  218,802   2,825   -   221,627 
   5,835,997   528,417   288,788   6,653,202 
Allowance for losses  (1,120,000)  (95,000)  -   (1,215,000)
  $4,715,997  $433,417  $288,788  $5,438,202 
June 30, 2014
  Payday  Installment  Pawn & Title  Total 
Current $4,008,906  $324,171  $280,352  $4,613,429 
1-30  189,868   46,345   -   236,213 
31-60  139,161   22,068   -   161,229 
61-90  132,429   11,758   -   144,187 
91-120  156,518   7,283   -   163,801 
121-150  223,745   6,021   -   229,766 
151-180  267,842   5,862   -   273,704 
   5,118,469   423,508   280,352   5,822,329 
Allowance for losses  (905,000)  (63,000)  -   (968,000)
  $4,213,469  $360,508  $280,352  $4,854,329 
December 31, 2013
  Payday  Installment  Pawn & Title  Total 
Current $4,519,839  $408,782  $288,788  $5,217,409 
1-30  271,967   56,807   -   328,774 
31-60  202,097   31,212   -   233,309 
61-90  217,154   17,285   -   234,439 
91-120  206,885   8,660   -   215,545 
121-150  199,253   2,846   -   202,099 
151-180  218,802   2,825   -   221,627 
   5,835,997   528,417   288,788   6,653,202 
Allowance for losses  (1,120,000)  (95,000)  -   (1,215,000)
  $4,715,997  $433,417  $288,788  $5,438,202 

 

4.Loans Receivable Allowance –

 

As a result of the Company’s collection efforts, it historically writes off approximately 41% of the returned payday items.  Based on days past the check return date, write-offs of payday returned items historically have tracked at the following approximate percentages: 1 to 30 days – 41%; 31 to 60 days – 65%; 61 to 90 days – 83%; 91 to 120 days – 88%; and 121 to 180 days – 91%.  A rollforward of the Company’s loans receivable allowance for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2014  2013 
Loans receivable allowance, beginning of period $1,215,000  $1,191,000 
Provision for loan losses charged to expense  337,000   321,000 
Charge-offs, net  (554,000)  (511,000)
Loans receivable allowance, end of period $998,000  $1,001,000 

  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
  2014  2013 
Loans receivable allowance, beginning of period $1,215,000  $1,191,000 
Provision for loan losses charged to expense  753,568   745,191 
Charge-offs, net  (1,000,568)  (980,191)
Loans receivable allowance, end of period $968,000  $956,000 

 

5.Note Payable – Short Term –

The Company’s short-term debt is as follows:

  March 31, 2014  December 31, 2013 
Note payable to shareholders related to preferred stock conversion to common, due and payable, if no earlier payment demand is made, on April 30, 2013.  The note accrued no interest. $-  $405,163 

6.Notes Payable – Long Term –

 

The Company’s long-term debt is as follows:

 

  March 31, 2014  December 31, 2013 
Note payable (with a credit limit of $3,000,000) to River City Equity, Inc., a related party, with interest payable monthly at 12% due June 30, 2015 and upon certain events  can be collateralized by substantially all assets of WCR. $1,700,000  $2,750,000 
Total  1,700,000   2,750,000 
Less current maturities  -   (2,750,000)
  $1,700,000  $- 

  June 30, 2014  December 31, 2013 
Note payable (with a credit limit of $3,000,000) to River City Equity, Inc., a related party, with interest payable monthly at 12% due June 30, 2015 and upon certain events can be collateralized by substantially all assets of WCR. $2,000,000  $2,750,000 
Total  2,000,000   2,750,000 
Less current maturities  (2,000,000)  (2,750,000)
  $-  $- 
7.6.Other Expense –

 

A breakout of other expense is as follows:

 

 Three Months Ended 
March 31,
  Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 2014  2013  2014 2013 2014 2013 
              
Store expenses                        
Bank fees $112,493  $106,943  $107,185  $99,373  $219,678  $206,316 
Collection costs  123,521   111,733   98,462   126,182   221,983   237,915 
Repairs & maintenance  115,579   65,254   83,880   48,160   199,459   113,414 
Supplies  123,303   74,480   188,111   88,281   311,414   162,761 
Telephone  51,352   39,581   51,881   39,534   103,233   79,115 
Utilities and network lines  240,328   200,845   223,680   177,205   464,008   378,050 
Other  401,519   311,915   413,804   272,631   815,323   584,546 
 $1,168,095  $910,751  $1,167,003  $851,366  $2,335,098  $1,762,117 
                        
General & administrative expenses                        
Professional fees $132,519  $115,103  $80,473  $76,258  $212,992  $191,361 
Management and consulting fees  111,822   107,687   126,163   111,822   237,985   219,509 
Other  158,294   59,727   122,457   69,750   280,751   129,477 
 $402,635  $282,517  $329,093  $257,830  $731,728  $540,347 

 

8.7.Segment Information –

 

The Company has grouped its operations into two segments – Consumer Finance and Cellular Retail.  The Consumer Finance segment provides financial and ancillary services.  The Cellular Retail segment is a dealer for Cricket cellular carrier selling cellular phones and accessories, ancillary services and serving as a payment center for customers.

 

Segment information related to the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013 is set forth below:

 

  Three Months Ended 
March 31, 2014
  Three Months Ended
March 31, 2013
 
  Consumer Finance  Cellular
Retail
  Total  Consumer Finance  Cellular
Retail
  Total 
                   
Revenues from external customers $3,166,631  $6,454,533  $9,621,164  $3,057,290  $5,031,796  $8,089,086 
Net income $352,797  $136,036  $488,833  $410,341  $80,935  $491,276 
Total segment assets $14,969,327  $8,745,855  $23,715,182  $15,133,343  $7,341,503  $22,474,846 
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2014
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2013
 
  Consumer
Finance
  Cellular
Retail
  Total  Consumer
Finance
  Cellular
Retail
  Total 
                   
Revenues from external customers $2,972,941  $4,658,452  $7,631,393  $2,924,470  $4,173,637  $7,098,107 
Net income (loss) $286,584  $(204,142) $82,442  $277,740  $58,437  $336,177 

  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2014
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013
 
  Consumer
Finance
  Cellular
Retail
  Total  Consumer
Finance
  Cellular

Retail
  Total 
                   
Revenues from external customers $6,139,572  $11,112,985  $17,252,557  $5,981,758  $9,205,435  $15,187,193 
Net income (loss) $639,381  $(68,106) $571,275  $688,080  $139,373  $827,453 
Total segment assets $15,767,875  $8,568,244  $24,336,119  $15,634,372  $7,433,666  $23,068,038 

 

9.8.Subsequent Events –

 

We evaluated all events or transactions that occurred after March 31,June 30, 2014 up through the date we issued these financial statements. During this period we did not have any material subsequent events that impacted our financial statements.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Some of the statements made in this report are “forward-looking statements,” as that term is defined under Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations and projections about future events. Whenever used in this report, the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect” and similar expressions, or the negative of such words and expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such words or expressions. The forward-looking statements in this report are primarily located in the material set forth under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” (Part I, Item 2), but may be found in other parts of this report as well. These forward-looking statements generally relate to our plans, objectives and expectations for future operations and are based upon management’s current estimates and projections of future results or trends. Although we believe that our plans and objectives reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we may not achieve these plans or objectives. You should read this report completely and with the understanding that actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. We will not necessarily update forward-looking statements even though our situation may change in the future.

 

Specific factors that might cause actual results to differ from our expectations or may affect the value of the common stock include, but are not limited to:

 

·changes in local, state or federal laws and regulations governing lending practices, or changes in the interpretation of such laws and regulations;

 

·litigation and regulatory actions directed toward our industry or us, particularly in certain key states and/or nationally;

 

·our need for additional financing;

 

·unpredictability or uncertainty in financing markets which could impair our ability to grow our business through acquisitions;

 

·changes in Cricket dealer compensation; and

 

·the impact on us, as a Cricket dealer, of the AT&T acquisition of the Cricket Wireless business.

 

Other factors that could cause actual results to differ from those implied by the forward-looking statements in this report are more fully described in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.

 

Industry data and other statistical information used in this report are based on independent publications, government publications, reports by market research firms or other published independent sources.  Some data are also based on our good faith estimates, derived from our review of internal surveys and the independent sources listed above.  Although we believe these sources are reliable, we have not independently verified the information.

General Overview

 

Revenues and expenses for our Consumer Finance division, Cellular Retail division and Combined Consumer Finance and Cellular Retail divisions for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

 

Consumer Finance Division
  March 31, 2014  March 31, 2013  % Change 
Revenues            
Retail sales, fees and commissions $454,821  $345,102   31.8%
Financing fees and interest  2,711,810   2,712,188   -%
   3,166,631   3,057,290   3.6%
             
Expenses            
Store salaries and benefits  673,242   657,471   2.4%
Provisions for loan losses  336,864   321,347   4.8%
Occupancy  246,936   248,492   (0.6)%
Other  1,347,792   1,169,639   15.2%
Income tax  209,000   250,000   (16.4)%
   2,813,834   2,646,949   6.3%
             
Net income $352,797  $410,341   (14.0)%

Cellular Retail Division
Consumer Finance DivisionConsumer Finance Division
 Three Months Ended June 30,    
 March 31, 2014  March 31, 2013  % Change  2014  2013  % Change 
Revenues                        
Phones and accessories $6,454,533  $5,031,796   28.3%
Retail sales, fees and commissions $375,357  $280,814   33.7%
Financing fees and interest  2,597,584   2,643,656   (1.7)%
  6,454,533   5,031,796   28.3%  2,972,941   2,924,470   1.7%
                        
Expenses                        
Phone and accessories cost of sales  3,429,213   2,561,842   33.9%
Store salaries and benefits  1,399,203   1,099,055   27.3%  691,766   658,341   5.1%
Provisions for loan losses  416,704   423,845   (1.7)%
Occupancy  423,789   402,745   5.2%  247,918   244,936   1.2%
Other  987,292   837,219   17.9%  1,154,969   1,149,608   0.5%
Income tax  79,000   50,000   58.0%  175,000   170,000   2.9%
  6,318,497   4,950,861   27.6%  2,686,357   2,646,730   1.5%
                        
Net income $136,036  $80,935   68.1% $286,584  $277,740   3.2%

 

Combined - Consumer Finance and Cellular Retail Divisions
Cellular Retail DivisionCellular Retail Division
 Three Months Ended June 30,    
 March 31, 2014  March 31, 2013  % Change  2014  2013  % Change 
Revenues                        
Retail sales, fees and commissions $6,909,354  $5,376,898   28.5%
Financing fees and interest  2,711,810   2,712,188   -%
Phones and accessories $4,658,452  $4,173,637   11.6%
  9,621,164   8,089,086   18.9%           %
                        
Expenses                        
Phone and accessories cost of sales  3,429,213   2,561,842   33.9%  2,166,593   1,865,136   16.2%
Store salaries and benefits  2,072,445   1,756,526   18.0%  1,388,496   1,095,122   26.8%
Provisions for loan losses  336,864   321,347   4.8%
Occupancy  670,725   651,237   3.0%  484,480   380,643   27.3%
Other  2,335,084   2,006,858   16.4%  947,025   738,299   28.3%
Income tax  288,000   300,000   (4.0)%  (124,000)  36,000   (444.4)%
  9,132,331   7,597,810   20.2%  4,862,594   4,115,200   18.2%
                        
Net income $488,833  $491,276   (0.5)%
Net (loss) income $(204,142) $58,437   (449.3)%

Combined - Consumer Finance and Cellular Retail Divisions
  Three Months Ended June 30,    
  2014  2013  % Change 
Revenues            
Retail sales, fees and commissions $5,033,809  $4,454,451   13.0%
Financing fees and interest  2,597,584   2,643,656   (1.7)%
   7,631,393   7,098,107   7.5%
             
Expenses            
Phone and accessories cost of sales  2,166,593   1,865,136   16.2%
Store salaries and benefits  2,080,262   1,753,463   18.6%
Provisions for loan losses  416,704   423,845   (1.7)%
Occupancy  732,398   625,579   17.1%
Other  2,101,994   1,887,907   11.3%
Income tax  51,000   206,000   (75.2)%
   7,548,951   6,761,930   11.6%
             
Net income $82,442  $336,177   (75.5)%
Consumer Finance Division
  Six Months Ended June 30,    
  2014  2013  % Change 
Revenues            
Retail sales, fees and commissions $830,178  $625,914   32.6%
Financing fees and interest  5,309,384   5,355,844   (0.9)%
   6,139,572   5,981,758   2.6%
             
Expenses            
Store salaries and benefits  1,365,008   1,315,814   3.7%
Provisions for loan losses  753,568   745,192   1.1%
Occupancy  494,854   493,428   0.3%
Other  2,502,762   2,319,244   7.9%
Income tax  384,000   420,000   (8.6)%
   5,500,192   5,293,678   3.9%
             
Net income $639,381  $688,080   (7.1)%

Cellular Retail Division
  Six Months Ended June 30,    
  2014  2013  % Change 
Revenues            
Phones and accessories $11,112,985  $9,205,435   20.7%
             
Expenses            
Phone and accessories cost of sales  5,595,806   4,426,978   26.4%
Store salaries and benefits  2,787,699   2,194,175   27.0%
Occupancy  908,269   783,388   15.9%
Other  1,934,317   1,575,521   22.8%
Income tax  (45,000)  86,000   (152.3)%
   11,181,091   9,066,062   23.3%
             
Net income $(68,106) $139,373   (148.9)%

Combined - Consumer Finance and Cellular Retail Divisions
  Six Months Ended June 30,    
  2014  2013  % Change 
Revenues            
Retail sales, fees and commissions $11,943,163  $9,831,349   21.5%
Financing fees and interest  5,309,394   5,355,844   (0.9)%
   17,252,557   15,187,193   13.6%
Expenses            
Phone and accessories cost of sales  5,595,806   4,426,978   26.4%
Store salaries and benefits  4,152,707   3,509,989   18.3%
Provisions for loan losses  753,568   745,192   1.1%
Occupancy  1,403,123   1,276,816   9.9%
Other  4,437,078   3,894,765   13.9%
Income tax  339,000   506,000   (33.0)%
   16,681,282   14,359,740   16.2%
             
Net income $571,275  $827,453   (31.0)%

 

Consumer finance operations are conducted under our wholly owned subsidiaries, Wyoming Financial Lenders, Inc. and Express Pawn, Inc., primarily in the Midwestern and Southwestern United States. Services provided include short-term loans (non-recourse “cash advance” or “payday” loans, small unsecured installment loans, collateralized non-recourse pawn loans and title loans), check cashing and other money services. As of March 31,June 30, 2014, we operated 5048 “payday” stores, onetwo payday/pawn store,stores, and one pawn storesstore in nine states (Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming).

In our consumer finance operations, we provide short-term unsecured consumer cash advance loans in amounts that typically range from $100 to $500. Cash advance loans provide customers with cash in exchange for a promissory note with a maturity of generally two to four weeks and the customer’s post-dated personal check for the aggregate amount of the cash advance, plus a fee. The fee varies from state to state based on applicable regulations, and generally ranges from $15 to $22 for each whole or partial increment of $100 borrowed. To repay the cash advance loan, a customer may pay with cash, in which case their personal check is returned to them, or allow the check to be presented to the bank for collection.

 

We also provide unsecured installment loans in exchange for a promissory note with a maturity of generally three to six months. The fee and interest rate on installment loans vary based on applicable regulations.

 

We also provide collateralized non-recourse loans, commonly known as “pawn loans,” with a maturity of one to four months. Allowable pawn loan service charges will vary by state and range from15%from 17.5% to 20% per month. The loan amount varies depending on the valuation of each item pawned. We generally lend from 30% to 55% of the collateral’s estimated resale. Customers have the option to redeem the pawned merchandise during the term or at expiration of the pawn loan or forfeit the merchandise to us on expiration. At our pawn stores we sell merchandise acquired through customer forfeiture of pawn collateral or second-hand merchandise purchased from customers or consigned to us.

 

Also as part of our consumer finance operations, we provide title loans and other ancillary consumer financial products and services that are complementary to its cash advance-lending business, such as check-cashing services, money transfers and money orders.  In our check cashing business, we primarily cash payroll checks, but we also cash government assistance, tax refund and insurance checks or drafts.

 

All of our loan and other services are subject to state regulations (which vary from state to state), federal regulations and local regulation, where applicable.

 

Our cellular retail operations are conducted by our wholly owned subsidiary, PQH Wireless, Inc. We are an authorized Cricket premier dealer, and operate Cricket retail stores selling cellular phones and accessories, providing ancillary services and accepting Cricket service payments from customers.Cricket brand service offerings provide customers with unlimited nationwide wireless services for a flat rate without requiring a fixed-term contract or a credit check. As an authorized premier Cricket dealer, we are only permitted to sell Cricket’s line of prepaid no-contract cellular phones and services at our Cricket retail stores. As of March 31,June 30, 2014, we operated 5358 Cricket wireless retail stores in 14 states (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Washington).

 

Our expenses primarily relate to the operations of our various stores.  The most significant expenses include phones and accessories, salaries and benefits for our store employees, occupancy expenses for our leased real estate and provisions for payday loan losses.  Our other significant expenses are general and administrative, which includes compensation of employees, professional fees for compliance, external reporting, audit and legal services, and management/consulting fees.

 

With respect to our cost structure, phone and accessory cost of sales and salaries and benefits are two of our largest costs and are driven primarily by the size and number of storefronts operated throughout the period and seasonal fluctuation in sales volumes.   Occupancy costs make up our third largest expense item.  Our provision for losses is also a significant expense.  We have experienced seasonality in our Cricket operations, with the first and fourth quarters typically being our strongest periods as a result of broader economic factors such as holiday spending habits at the end of each year and income tax refunds during the first quarter.

 

We evaluate our stores based on net store profits, revenue growth, gross profit contributions and, for payday stores, loss ratio (which is losses as a percentage of payday loan fees), with consideration given to the length of time the store has been open and its geographic location.  We evaluate store financial and other measures on a routine basis to evaluate its past contributions and to assess its future contributions to profitability. We actively monitor and evaluate legislative and regulatory initiatives in each of the states and nationally.  To the extent that states enact legislation or regulations that negatively impacts payday lending, whether through preclusion, fee reduction or loan caps, our business could be adversely affected.

 

To further diversify, our strategic expansion plans involve the expansion and diversification of our existing product and service offerings and to explore acquisitionsour expansion into new lines of business.business through acquisitions.   We have focused, and expect to continue to focus, a significant amount of time and resources adding additionalalso anticipate Cricket and pawn retail stores.  We are also actively seeking out alternate lines of business.store expansion.   We believe that successful expansion, both geographically and product- and service-wise, willmay help to mitigate the regulatory and economic risk inherent in our business by making us less reliant on (i) cash advance and installment lending alone and (ii) any particular aspect of our business that is concentrated geographically. The conversion of preferred stock to common and elimination of cumulative preferred stock dividend requirements should aid in our goals of strategic expansion.geographically or by product offering.

 

Discussion of Critical Accounting Policies

 

Our condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America applied on a consistent basis.  The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make a number of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.  We evaluate these estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis.  We base these estimates on the information currently available to us and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances.  Actual results could vary materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Our significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 1, “Basis of Presentation, Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” of the notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report.  We believe that the following critical accounting policies affect the more significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Loans Receivable Allowance

 

We maintain a loan loss allowance for anticipated losses for our payday and installment loans.We do not record loan losses or charge-offs of pawn or title loans because the value of the collateral exceeds the loan amount.To estimate the appropriate level of the loan loss allowance, we consider the amount of outstanding loan principal, interest and fees, historical charge offs, current and expected collection patterns and current economic trends. Our current loan loss allowance is based on our historical net write off percentage, net charge offs to loan principal, interest and fee amounts that originated during the last 24 months, applied against the balance of loan principal, interest and fees outstanding. We also periodically performs a look-back analysis on its loan loss allowance to verify the historical allowance established tracks with the actual subsequent loan write-offs and recoveries. We are aware, that as conditions change, we may also need to make additional allowances in future periods.

 

Included in loans receivable are unpaid principal, interest and fee balances of payday, installment, pawn and title loans that have not reached their maturity date, and “late” payday loans that have reached maturity within the last 180 days and have remaining outstanding balances.  Late payday loans generally are unpaid loans where a customer’s personal check has been deposited and the check has been returned due to non-sufficient funds in the customer’s account, a closed account, or other reasons.   Loans are carried at cost plus accrued interest or fees less payments made and the loans receivable allowance.  We do not specifically reserve for any individual loan.   For purposes of estimating the loss allowance we use a methodology that analyzes historical portfolio statistics and management’s judgment regarding recent trends noted in the portfolios.  This methodology takes into account several factors, including the maturity of the store location and charge-off and recovery rates.  We utilize a software program to assist with the tracking of its historical portfolio statistics.   All returned items are charged-off after 180 days, as collections after that date have not been significant.  The loans receivable allowances are reviewed at least at each quarter end and any adjustment to the loan loss allowance as a result of historical loan performance, current and expected collection patterns and current economic trends is recorded.

 

A rollforward of our loans receivable allowance for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:

 

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 2014  2013  2014 2013 
Loans receivable allowance, beginning of period $1,215,000  $1,191,000  $1,215,000  $1,191,000 
Provision for loan losses charged to expense  337,000   321,000   753,568   745,191 
Charge-offs, net  (554,000)  (511,000)  (1,000,568)  (980,191)
Loans receivable allowance, end of period $998,000  $1,001,000  $968,000  $956,000 

 

Valuation of Long-lived and Intangible Assets

 

We assess the impairment of long-lived and intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Goodwill is analyzed on an annual basis. Factors that could trigger an impairment review include significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future cash flows, significant changes in the manner of use of acquired assets or the strategy for the overall business, and significant negative industry trends. When management determines that the carrying value of long-lived and intangible assets may not be recoverable, impairment is measured based on the excess of the assets’ carrying value over the estimated fair value.

 

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Results of Operations – Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2014 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2013

 

For the three-month periodsthree months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, and March 31, 2013, net income was $.49 million.$.08 million compared to $.34 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. During the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, income from operations before income taxes was $.78$.13 million compared to $.79$.54 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2013. Compared to the prior year comparable three-month period, throughout some point of the current quarter, we operated a similar number of retail storefronts in the Consumer Finance division and approximately 10% more storefronts during the current quarter in the Cellular Retail division. In addition, we added higher volume Cricket retail storefronts while closing lower volume storefronts. Three month net income from the Consumer Finance division grew year over year while net income from the Cellular Retail division resulted in a loss for the current quarter. The business disruption and added costs related to the AT&T acquisition of Cricket Wireless significantly contributed to the Cellular Retail division loss. The major components of revenues, store expenses, general and administrative expenses, and income tax expense are discussed below.

A summary table of the number of stores operated during the three-month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 follows:

  Three Months Ended June 30, 2014  Three Months Ended June 30, 2013 
  Consumer
Finance
  Payday /
Pawn
  Pawn  Cellular
Retail
  Consumer
Finance
  Payday /
Pawn
  Pawn  Cellular
Retail
 
Beginning  50   1   1   53   51   1   -   50 
Acquired/Launched/Converted  (1)  1   -   6   -   -   1   3 
Closed  (1)  -   -   (1)  -   -   -   (1)
Ending  48   2   1   58   51   1   1   52 

Revenues

The following table summarizes our revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively:

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
  2014  2013  % Change Year
Over Year
  2014  2013 
           (percentage of revenues) 
                
Retail sales, fees and commissions $5,033,809  $4,454,451   13.0%  66.0%  62.8%
Financing fees and interest  2,597,584   2,643,656   (1.7)%  34.0%  37.2%
Total $7,631,393  $7,098,107   7.5%  100.0%  100.0%

Revenues totaled $7.63 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $7.10 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The increase in total revenues resulted primarily from higher Cellular Retail Division revenue, which can be attributed to a higher number of units sold despite a negative change in the dealer compensation structure. For the Consumer Finance division, during the three-month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, we originated approximately $16.38 million and $16.59 million in cash advance loans. Our average cash advance loan (including fees) totaled approximately $399 and $392 during the three-month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Our average fee for each of the three-month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $57.

Store Expenses

The following table summarizes our store expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively:

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
  2014  2013  % Change Year
Over Year
  2014  2013 
           (percentage of revenues) 
Store Expenses:                    
Phone and accessories cost of sales $2,166,593   $1,865,136   16.2%  28.4%  26.3%
Salaries and benefits  2,080,262   1,753,463   18.6%  27.3%  24.7%
Occupancy  732,398   625,579   17.1%  9.6%  8.8%
Provisions for loan losses  416,704   423,845   (1.7)%  5.5%  6.0%
Advertising  82,134   83,831   (2.0)%  1.1%  1.2%
Depreciation  78,887   84,428   (6.6)%  1.0%  1.2%
Amortization of intangible assets  29,831   37,314   (20.1)%  0.4%  0.5%
Other  1,167,003   851,366   37.1%  15.3%  12.0%
  $6,753,812   $5,724,962   18.0%  88.5%  80.7%

As the table above demonstrates, total expenses associated with store operations for the three months ended June 30, 2014 were $6.75 million, compared to $5.72 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, representing an 18.0% increase over the prior period. The major components of these expenses are phone and accessories costs of sales, salaries and benefits for our store employees and occupancy costs relating to our store leaseholds. A discussion and analysis of the various components of our store expenses appears below.

Phone and Accessories Cost of Sales. For the three months ended June 30, 2014, our costs of sales were $2.17 million compared to $1.87 million for the same period in 2013. The increase in our Cellular Retail segment phone and accessory costs resulted primarily from a 35% increase, albeit at a lower per-unit cost, in phone unit sales year over year.

Salaries and Benefits. Payroll and related costs at the store level were $2.08 million compared to $1.75 million for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The increase in the current period is primarily attributed to our operation of additional and higher volume Cricket storefronts.

Occupancy Costs. Occupancy expenses, consisting mainly of store leases, were $.73 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 versus $.63 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013.

Provisions for Loan Losses. For the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, our provisions for loan losses were $.42 million. Our provisions for loan losses represented approximately 16.6% and 16.2% of our payday and installment loan revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. We remain uncertain how significant our total 2014 loan losses may be and how they may differ from 2013.

Advertising. Advertising and marketing expenses were $.08 million for both the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. In general, we expect that our marketing and advertising expenses for 2014 will remain materially consistent with 2013 expenses.

Depreciation. Depreciation, primarily relating to store equipment and leasehold improvements, was $.08 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Amortization of Intangible Assets. Amortization of intangible assets decreased to $.03 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $.04 million for the three month period ended June 30, 2013.

Other Store Expenses. Other expenses increased to $1.17 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $.85 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. This increase is attributable to increases in numerous store operating expenses, such as supplies, repair and maintenance, utilities and cost of pawn store merchandise sold.

General and Administrative Expenses

The following table summarizes our general and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively:

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
  2014  2013  % Change Year
Over Year
  2014  2013 
           (percentage of revenues) 
General & Administrative Expenses:                    
Salaries and benefits $357,845   $484,228   (26.1)%  4.7%  6.8%
Depreciation  6,045   6,636   (8.9)%  0.1%  0.1%
Interest expense  51,156   82,274   (37.8)%  0.7%  1.2%
Other expense  329,093   257,830   27.6%  4.3%  3.6%
  $744,139   $830,968   (10.4)%  9.8%  11.7%

Total general and administrative costs for the three months ended June 30, 2014 were $.74 million compared to $.83 million for the period ended June 30, 2013. For the three months ended June 30 2014 and 2013, the major components of these costs were salaries and benefits for our corporate headquarters operations and executive management, interest expense, and other general and administrative expenses. A discussion and analysis of the various components of our general and administrative costs appears below:

Salaries and Benefits. Salaries and benefits expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2014 were $.36 million, a $.12 million decrease from the $.48 million expense during the period ended June 30, 2013.

Interest. Interest expense for each of the three months ended June 30, 2014 was $.05 million compared to $.08 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013.

Other General and Administrative Expenses. Other general and administrative expenses, such as professional fees, management and consulting fees, utilities, office supplies, and other minor costs associated with corporate headquarters activities, increased $.07 million to $.33 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 compared to $.26 million from the three months ended June 30, 2013.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2014 was $.05 million compared to income tax expense of $.21 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, an effective rate of 38% for each period.

Results of Operations – Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2013

For the six months ended June 30, 2014, net income was $.57 million compared to $.83 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, income from operations before income taxes was $.91 million compared to $1.33 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Compared to the prior year comparable six-month period, throughout some point of the current quarter, we operated a similar number of retail storefronts. However, we did add higher volume Cricket retail storefronts while closing lower volume storefronts. The major components of revenues, store expenses, general and administrative expenses, and income tax expense are discussed below.

 

A summary table of the number of stores operated during the three-monthsix-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013 follows:

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 2014  Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 
   Consumer Finance  Payday /
Pawn
  Pawn  Cellular Retail  Consumer Finance  Payday /
Pawn
  Pawn  Cellular Retail 
Beginning   50   1   1   57   51   1   -  57 
Closed   -   -   -   4   -   -   -  7 
Ending   50   1   1   53   51   1   -  50 

  Six Months Ended June 30, 2014  Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 
  Consumer
Finance
  Payday /
Pawn
  Pawn  Cellular
Retail
  Consumer
Finance
  Payday /
Pawn
  Pawn  Cellular
Retail
 
Beginning  50   1   1   57   51   1   -   57 
Acquired / Launched  (1)  1   -   6   -   -   1   3 
Closed  (1)  -   -   (5)  -   -   -   (8)
Ending  48   2   1   58   51   1   1   52 

 

Revenues

 

The following table summarizes our revenues for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively:

 

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
     Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 2014  2013  % Change Year
Over Year
  2014  2013  2014  2013  % Change Year
Over Year
  2014  2013 
       (percentage of revenues)        (percentage of revenues) 
                      
Retail sales, fees and commissions $6,909,354  $5,376,898   28.5%  71.8%  66.5% $11,943,163  $9,831,349   21.5%  69.2%  64.7%
Financing fees and interest  2,711,810   2,712,188   -%  28.2%  33.5%  5,309,394   5,355,844   (0.9)%  30.8%  35.3%
Total $9,621,164  $8,089,086   18.9%  100.0%  100.0% $17,252,557  $15,187,193   13.6%  100.0%  100.0%

 

Revenues totaled $9.62$17.25 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, compared to $8.09$15.20 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013. The increase in total revenues resulted primarily from higher Cellular Retail Division revenue, which can be attributed to a higher number of units sold and a positive change in the dealer compensation structure from Cricket.Cricket that affected only our first quarter of 2014. For the Consumer Finance division, during the three-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013, we originated approximately $16.1$32.46 million and $16.4$32.95 million in cash advance loans. Our average cash advance loan (including fees) totaled approximately $406$402 and $398$395 during the three-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Our average fee for the three-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $59$58 and $57, respectively.

Store Expenses

 

The following table summarizes our store expenses for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively:

 

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
     Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 2014  2013  % Change Year Over Year  2014  2013  2014  2013  % Change Year
Over Year
  2014  2013 
       (percentage of revenues)        (percentage of revenues) 
Store Expenses:                                        
Phone and accessories cost of sales $3,429,213  $2,561,842   33.9%  35.7%  31.6% $5,595,806  $4,426,978   26.4%  32.4%  29.1%
Salaries and benefits  2,072,445   1,756,526   18.0%  21.5%  21.7%  4,152,707   3,509,989   18.3%  24.1%  23.1%
Occupancy  670,725   651,237   3.0%  7.0%  8.1%  1,403,123   1,276,816   9.9%  8.1%  8.4%
Provisions for loan losses  336,864   321,347   4.8%  3.5%  4.0%  753,568   745,192   1.1%  4.4%  4.9%
Advertising  87,533   88,887   (1.5)%  0.9%  1.1%  169,667   172,718   (1.8)%  1.0%  1.1%
Depreciation  79,437   81,653   (2.7)%  0.8%  1.0%  158,324   166,081   (4.7)%  0.9%  1.1%
Amortization of intangible assets  24,758   39,227   (36.9)%  0.3%  0.5%  54,589   76,541   (28.7)%  0.3%  0.5%
Other  1,168,095   910,751   28.3%  12.1%  11.3%  2,335,098   1,762,117   32.5%  13.5%  11.6%
 $7,869,070  $6,411,470   22.7%  81.8%  79.3% $14,622,882  $12,136,432   20.5%  84.8%  79.9%

 

As the table above demonstrates, total expenses associated with store operations for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 were $7.87$14.62 million, compared to $6.41$12.14 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013, representing a 22.7%20.5% increase over the prior period. The major components of these expenses are phone and accessories costs of sales, salaries and benefits for our store employees and occupancy costs relating to our store leaseholds. A discussion and analysis of the various components of our store expenses appears below.

 

Phone and Accessories Cost of Sales. For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, our costs of sales were $3.43$5.60 million compared to $2.56$4.43 million for the same period in 2013. The increase in our Cellular Retail segment phone and accessory costs resulted primarily from an increase, albeit at a higher perlower per-unit cost, in phone unit cost per phonesales year over year due to a change in the Cricket dealer compensation structure. As previously discussed, the change in dealer compensation structure resulted in higher other compensation from Cricket that mitigated the lower gross profit per unit.year.

 

Salaries and Benefits. Payroll and related costs at the store level were $2.07$4.15 million compared to $1.76$3.51 million for the three-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The increase in the current period is attributed to our operation of higher volume Cricket storefronts and the additional cellular and pawn stores.

 

Occupancy Costs. Occupancy expenses, consisting mainly of store leases, were $.67$1.40 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 versus $.65$1.28 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013.

 

Provisions for Loan Losses. For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013, our provisions for loan losses were $.34 million compared to $.32 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013.$.75 million. Our provisions for loan losses represented approximately 12.9%14.6% and 12.1%14.2% of our payday and installment loan revenue for the threesix months ended March 31June 30 2014 and 2013, respectively. We remain uncertain how significant our total 2014 loan losses may be and how they may differ from 2013.

 

Advertising. Advertising and marketing expenses were $.09$0.17 million for both the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013. In general, we expect that our marketing and advertising expenses for 2014 will remain materially consistent with 2013 expenses.

 

Depreciation. Depreciation, primarily relating to store equipment and leasehold improvements, was $.08$.16 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and $.17 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

 

Amortization of Intangible Assets. Amortization of intangible assets decreased to $.02$.05 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 from $.04$.08 million for the threesix month period ended March 31,June 30, 2013.

 

Other Store Expenses. Other expenses increased to $1.17$2.34 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 from $.91$1.76 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013. This increase is attributable to increases in numerous store operating expenses, such as supplies, repair and maintenance and utilities and an increase in cost of pawn store merchandise sold.

 

General and Administrative Expenses

 

The following table summarizes our general and administrative expenses for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively:

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
     Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended June
30,
 
 2014  2013  % Change Year
Over Year
  2014  2013  2014  2013  % Change Year
Over Year
  2014  2013 
       (percentage of revenues)        (percentage of revenues) 
General & Administrative Expenses:                                        
Salaries and benefits $485,327  $514,014   (5.6)%  5.0%  6.4% $843,172  $998,242   (15.5)%  4.9%  6.5%
Depreciation  7,125   6,192   15.1%  0.1%  0.1%  13,170   12,828   2.7%  0.1%  0.1%
Interest expense  80,174   83,617   (4.1)%  0.8%  1.0%  131,330   165,891   (20.8)%  0.8%  1.1%
Other expense  402,635   282,517   42.5%  4.2%  3.5%  731,728   540,347   35.4%  4.2%  3.6%
 $975,261  $886,340   10.0%  10.1%  11.0% $1,719,400  $1,717,308   0.1%  10.0%  11.3%

 

Total general and administrative costs for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 were $.98 million compared to $.89 million for the period ended March 31, 2013.and 2013were $1.72. For the threesix months ended March 31June 30 2014 and 2013, the major components of these costs were salaries and benefits for our corporate headquarters operations and executive management, interest expense, and other general and administrative expenses. A discussion and analysis of the various components of our general and administrative costs appears below:

 

Salaries and Benefits. Salaries and benefits expenses for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 were $.49$.84 million, a $.02$.16 million decrease from the $.51$1.00 million expense during the period ended March 31,June 30, 2013.

 

Interest. Interest expense for each of the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $.08 million.$.13 and $.17 million, respectively.

 

Other General and Administrative Expenses. Other general and administrative expenses, such as professional fees, management and consulting fees, utilities, office supplies, and other minor costs associated with corporate headquarters activities, increased $.12$.19 million to $.40$.73 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 compared to $.28$.54 million from the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013. Also included in this category is a one-time expense of $84,000 for valuation services provided.

 

Income Tax Expense

 

Income tax expense for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 was $.29$.34 million compared to income tax expense of $.30$.51 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013, an effective rate of 37% and 38%, respectively.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Summary cash flow data is as follows:

 

 Three Months Ended March 31,  Six Months Ended June 30, 
 2014  2013  2014  2013 
          
Cash flows provided (used) by:                
Operating activities $1,507,220  $435,376  $1,764,117  $730,236 
Investing activities  (113,688)  (85,204)  (418,189)  (170,552)
Financing activities  (1,050,000)  (198,549)  (750,388)  (632,990)
Net increase in cash  343,532   151,623 
Net increase (decrease) in cash  595,540   (73,306)
Cash, beginning of period  1,983,835   2,246,619   1,983,835   2,246,619 
Cash, end of period $2,327,367  $2,398,242  $2,579,375  $2,173,313 

 

At March 31,June 30, 2014, we had cash of $2.33$2.58 million compared to cash of $2.40$2.17 million on March 31,June 30, 2013. We believe that our available cash, combined with expected cash flows from operations, will be sufficient to fund our liquidity and capital expenditure requirements through March 31,June 30, 2015. Our expected short-term uses of available cash include the funding of operating activities (including anticipated increases in payday loans) and, the financing of expansion activities, including new store openings or store acquisitions.acquisitions, and the reduction of debt.

 

Because of the constant threat of regulatory changes to the payday lending industry, we believe it will be difficult for us to obtain debt financing from traditional financial institutions. As a result, financing we may obtain from alternate sources is likely to involve higher interest rates.

 

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Credit Facilities

 

On October 18, 2011 and(and later amended on December 7, 2012 and March 21, 20142014), we entered in a borrowing arrangement with River City Equity, Inc. Under this arrangement as amended, we may borrow up to $3,000,000 at an interest rate of 12% per annum, with interest payable on a monthly basis. The note contains no prepayment penalties matures June 30, 2015, on which date all unpaid principal and accrued but unpaid interest thereon is due and payable. The note, under certain circumstances, permits River City Equity to obtain a security interest in substantially all of our assets. As of March 31,June 30, 2014, net of prior repayments of principal, $1.7$2 million was due under this arrangement.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The Company had no off-balance sheet arrangements as of March 31,June 30, 2014.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance the objectives of the control system are met.

 

As of March 31,June 30, 2014, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded our disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of March 31,June 30, 2014.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit Description
3.1Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (as amended), filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State on June 20, 2014 (filed herewith).
3.2Amendment to Amended and Restated Bylaws, as adopted on May 30, 2014 (filed herewith).
   
31.1 Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
   
31.2 Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
   
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Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(filed herewith).

   
101.INS XBRL Instance Document (filed herewith).
   
101.SCH XBRL Schema Document (filed herewith).
   
101.CAL XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document (filed herewith).
   
101.DEF XBRL Definition Linkbase Document (filed herewith).
   
101.LAB XBRL Label Linkbase Document (filed herewith).
   
101.PRE XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document (filed herewith).

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: May 9,August 12, 2014Western Capital Resources, Inc.
 (Registrant)
  
 By:/s/ John Quandahl
  John Quandahl
  Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer
   
 By:/s/ Stephen Irlbeck
  Stephen Irlbeck
  Chief Financial Officer

  

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