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Universal Technical Institute Reports Fiscal Year 2013 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. , Dec. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), the leading provider of automotive technician training, today reported revenues for the fourth quarter ended September   30, 2013 of $95.8 million , a 5.4 percent decrease from $101.3 million for the fourth quarter of the prior year.  Net income for the fourth quarter ended September   30, 2013 was $0.9 million , or 4 cents per diluted share, compared to $1.6 million , or 6 cents per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended September   30, 2012 .  Severance costs of $1.6 million (pre-tax), primarily related to the announced retirement of our Chairman of the Board, impacted diluted earnings per share by approximately 3 cents for the quarter.

Revenues for the year ended September 30, 2013 were $380.3 million , an 8 percent decrease from $413.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2012 . Net income for the year ended September 30, 2013 was $3.8 million , or 15 cents per diluted share, compared to $9.0 million , or 36 cents per diluted share, for the year ended September 30, 2012 .

Return on equity for the trailing four quarters ended September   30, 2013 was 2.7 percent compared to 6.2 percent for the trailing four quarters ended Sept. 30, 2012.

" We were pleased to see new student start growth in the fourth quarter in excess of 9%, " said Kim McWaters, chief executive officer. " Despite the economic headwinds throughout the year, we successfully generated more quality inquiries at a lower cost, grew applications across all student segments and improved our consolidated graduate employment rate by 300 basis points to 85%.   We expanded training programs with Mercedes Benz and Porsche and added two new manufacturer partners with GM and Peterbilt.    As we look to 2014, our focus is on rebuilding our student population, continuing to improve our student outcomes and delivering enhanced operating results. "

Student Metrics


Three Months Ended Sept. 30,


Twelve Months Ended Sept. 30,


2013


2012


2013


2012


(Rounded to hundreds)

Total starts

6,900


6,300


15,000


15,700

Average undergraduate full-time student enrollment

14,600


15,600


15,000


16,500

End of period undergraduate full-time student enrollment

16,300


17,000


16,300


17,000

New student starts increased by approximately 9.5% for the fourth quarter ended September   30, 2013 compared with the same quarter last year, due to   an increase in the number of students scheduled to start and one additional start date during the quarter. We anticipate new student starts to be up slightly for the six months ending December 31, 2013.

Fourth Quarter Operating Performance

For the fourth quarter of 2013, revenues were $95.8 million , a 5.4 percent decrease from $101.3 million for last year's fourth quarter.  The decrease in revenues primarily related to a decrease of 6.4 percent in average undergraduate full-time student enrollment.  The decrease was partially offset by an increase in revenue per student.  During the fourth quarter of 2013 and 2012, tuition excluded $4.1 million and $4.0 million, respectively, related to students participating in the Company's proprietary loan program which will be recognized as revenues when payments are received.

Operating income and margin for the fourth quarter of 2013 were $1.4 million and 1.5 percent, respectively, compared to operating income and margin of $2.3 million and 2.2 percent, respectively, in the same period last year.  The decreases were primarily attributable to the decrease in revenues and were partially offset by decreases in compensation and advertising expense.  

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the fourth quarter of 2013 was $7.1 million compared to $8.4 million in the same period last year.  See " Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information " below.

Year Operating Performance

Revenues for the year ended September 30, 2013 were $380.3 million , an 8   percent decrease from $413.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2012 .

Operating income and margin for the year ended September 30, 2013 were $5.9 million and 1.6 percent, respectively, compared to $14.1 million and 3.4   percent, respectively, for the year ended September 30, 2012 . The decreases in operating income and margin were related to the decrease in revenues, partially offset by decreases in compensation and advertising expense. The severance costs related to the retirement of the Chairman of the Board of Directors impacted diluted earnings per share by approximately 4 cents for the year.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)   for the year ended September 30, 2013 was $29.8 million compared to $39.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2012 . See " Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information " below.

Liquidity

Cash, cash equivalents and investments totaled $97.4 million at September   30, 2013 , compared to $101.7 million at Sept. 30, 2012.  At September   30, 2013 , shareholders' equity totaled $138.8 million as compared to $146.1 million at Sept. 30, 2012.  We paid cash dividends of $0.10 per common share quarterly for an aggregate payment of approximately $9.8 million. 

We purchased 561,400 shares of stock during the year ended September 30, 2013 at an average price per share of $9.62 for a total cost of approximately $5.4 million pursuant to the previously announced share repurchase plan.  During the three months ended September 30, 2013 , we purchased an immaterial number of shares.

Cash flow provided by operating activities was $21.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 , compared to $9.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012.  Cash provided by operating activities was $26.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2013 compared to $18.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2012 .

2014 Outlook

In line with our previous guidance, we expect new student start growth over the six month period ending December 31, 2013.   The growth we experienced in new student starts during the fourth quarter of 2013 should offset the decline we now anticipate for the first quarter of 2014, due primarily to one less start date.   For the year ending September 30, 2014, we expect high single digit growth in applications and yet with the time lag for conversions, we expect relatively flat new student starts. With a focus on persistence and helping students overcome macro-economic headwinds with increased use of scholarships and smaller tuition increases, we expect a low single digit level of revenue growth. Despite these challenges, with a continuation of our focus on efficiencies and student outcomes, we believe we will be able to achieve meaningful growth in operating results.

Conference Call

Management will hold a conference call to discuss the 2013 fourth quarter results today at 2:30 p.m. MST (4:30 p.m. EST). This call can be accessed by dialing 412-858-4600 or 800-860-2442.  Investors are invited to listen to the call live at http://uti.investorroom.com/ .  Please access the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software.  A replay of the call will be available on the Investor Relations section of UTI's website for 60 days or the replay can be accessed through December 14, 2013 by dialing 412-317-0088 or 877-344-7529 and entering pass code 10037253.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

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

Safe Harbor Statement

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

About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians.  With more than 170,000 graduates in its 48-year history, UTI offers undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs at 11 campuses across the United States, as well as manufacturer-specific training programs at dedicated training centers.  Through its campus-based school system, UTI provides specialized post-secondary education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech).  For more information visit www.uti.edu .

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UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)




Three   Months   Ended Sept. 30,


Twelve Months Ended Sept. 30,



2013


2012


2013


2012



(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Revenues


$

95,798


$

101,284


$

380,268


$

413,552

Operating expenses:









Educational services and facilities


50,252


54,204


199,540


211,979

Selling, general and administrative


44,142


44,825


174,799


187,458

Total operating expenses


94,394


99,029


374,339


399,437

Income from operations


1,404


2,255


5,929


14,115

Other income:









Interest income, net


54


89


234


302

Other income


194


173


655


545

Total other income, net


248


262


889


847

Income before income taxes


1,652


2,517


6,818


14,962

Income tax expense


780


909


3,008


5,930

Net income


$

872


$

1,608


$

3,810


$

9,032

Earnings per share:









Net income per share - basic


$

0.04


$

0.06


$

0.16


$

0.37

Net income per share - diluted


$

0.04


$

0.06


$

0.15


$

0.36

Weighted average number of shares outstanding:









Basic


24,479


24,764


24,515


24,711

Diluted


24,746


25,014


24,704


24,937

Cash dividends declared per common share


$

0.10


$

0.10


$

0.40


$

0.30

 

UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)




Sept. 30, 2013


Sept.   30, 2012

Assets


(In thousands)

Current assets:






Cash and cash equivalents


$

35,657


$

45,665

Restricted cash


5,748


104

Investments, current portion


57,531


51,455

Receivables, net


11,406


14,910

Deferred tax assets, net


7,452


7,977

Prepaid expenses and other current assets


15,553


14,873

Total current assets


133,347


134,984

Investments, less current portion


4,188


4,533

Property and equipment, net


103,070


91,939

Goodwill


20,579


20,579

Deferred tax assets, net


8,835


5,576

Other assets


9,444


10,547

Total assets


$

279,463


$

268,158






Liabilities and Shareholders ' Equity





Current liabilities:





Accounts payable and accrued expenses


$

39,229


$

40,865

Deferred revenue


46,890


52,564

Accrued tool sets


3,971


4,264

Income tax payable


79


744

Other current liabilities


2,192


1,003

Total current liabilities


92,361


99,440

Deferred rent liability


11,932


12,946

Construction liability


27,632


2,421

Other liabilities


8,768


7,266

Total liabilities


140,693


122,073






Commitments and contingencies










Shareholders ' equity:





Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 30,535,847 shares issued and 24,643,520 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2013 and 30,222,132 shares issued and 24,891,205 shares outstanding as of September   30, 2012


3


3

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding



Paid-in capital


171,087


166,970

Treasury stock, at cost, 5,892,327 shares as of September 30, 2013 and 5,330,927 as of September   30, 2012


(89,346)


(83,924)

Retained earnings


57,026


63,036

Total shareholders ' equity


138,770


146,085

Total liabilities and shareholders ' equity


$

279,463


$

268,158

 

UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)




Twelve Months Ended Sept. 30,



2013


2012



(In thousands)

Cash flows from operating activities:







Net income


$

3,810


$

9,032

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





Depreciation and amortization


22,156


23,819

Amortization of held-to-maturity investments


2,023


1,757

Bad debt expense


4,762


5,790

Stock-based compensation


6,224


6,492

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation



(159)

Deferred income taxes


(3,793)


(8,490)

Training equipment credits earned, net


(1,926)


(1,127)

Loss on disposal of property and equipment


184


203

Changes in assets and liabilities:





Receivables


(1,258)


(10,109)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets


1,486


(3,520)

Other assets


(1,223)


(1,227)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses


(700)


3,037

Deferred revenue


(5,674)


(8,830)

Income tax payable/receivable


(665)


(1,288)

Accrued tool sets and other current liabilities


896


(96)

Deferred rent liability


(1,014)


1,147

Other liabilities


1,445


2,078

Net cash provided by operating activities


26,733


18,509

Cash flows from investing activities:





Purchase of property and equipment


(9,352)


(11,342)

Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment


54


6

Purchase of investments


(111,848)


(92,503)

Proceeds received upon maturity of investments


104,094


90,640

Proceeds from note receivable



615

Investment in joint venture



(4,000)

Restricted cash


(3,709)


Net cash used in investing activities


(20,761)


(16,584)

Cash flows from financing activities:





Payment of cash dividends


(9,820)


(7,425)

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


(1,263)


(1,365)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee plans


525


550

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation



159

Purchase of treasury stock


(5,422)


(1,849)

Net cash used in financing activities


(15,980)


(9,930)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents


(10,008)


(8,005)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period


45,665


53,670

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period


$

35,657


$

45,665

 

UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(UNAUDITED)


Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA








Three Months Ended Sept. 30,


Twelve Months Ended Sept. 30,



2013


2013


2013


2012



(In thousands)

Net income















$

872


$

1,608


$

3,810


$

9,032

Interest income, net


(54)


(89)


(234)


(302)

Income tax expense


780


909


3,008


5,930

Depreciation and amortization


5,499


6,021


23,251


24,831

EBITDA


$

7,097


$

8,449


$

29,835


$

39,491

 

Reconciliation of Earnings Per Share Impact of Severance Costs








Three   Months   Ended Sept. 30,


Twelve Months Ended Sept. 30,



2013


2012


2013


2012



(In thousands)

Net income , as reported


$

872


$

1,608


$

3,810


$

9,032

Severance costs


1,558


1,905


1,558


1,905

Less:  tax effects of severance costs


(608)


(743)


(608)


(743)

Net income, adjusted for severance costs


$

1,822


$

2,770


$

4,760


$

10,194










Diluted earnings per share, as reported


$

0.04


$

0.06


$

0.15


$

0.36

Diluted earnings per share, adjusted for severance costs


$

0.07


$

0.11


$

0.19


$

0.41










Diluted weighted average shares outstanding


24,746


25,014


24,704


24,937

 

UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SELECTED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

(UNAUDITED)


Selected Supplemental Financial Information




Three Months Ended Sept. 30,


Twelve Months Ended Sept. 30,



2013


2012


2013


2012



(In thousands)

Salaries expense


$

41,729


$

42,480


$

160,272


$

166,027

Employee benefits and tax


7,295


8,187


32,152


34,414

Bonus expense


761


463


3,725


7,839

Stock-based compensation


1,788


1,104


6,224


6,492

Total compensation and related costs


$

51,573


$

52,234


$

202,373


$

214,772














Occupancy expense


$

10,135


$

10,063


$

39,690


$

39,227

Bad debt expense


$

1,083


$

729


$

4,762


$

5,175

Depreciation and amortization expense


$

5,499


$

6,021


$

23,251


$

24,831

Legal expense


$

1,028


$

718


$

2,431


$

2,639

 

Graduate Employment Rate




Twelve Months Ended Sept. 30,



2012


2011








Graduate employment rate



85%



82%

Graduates



12,200



13,600

Graduates available for employment



11,400



12,800

Graduates employed



9,600



10,500


The employment calculation is based on all graduates, including those that completed manufacturer specific advanced training programs, from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012 and October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011, respectively, excluding graduates not available for employment because of continuing education, military service, health, incarceration, death or international student status.

 

SOURCE Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

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