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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)  

ý

 

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 20112014

OR

o

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to            

Commission file number 1-12725

Regis Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota
State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization
 
41-0749934
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

7201 Metro Boulevard, Edina, Minnesota
(Address of principal executive offices)

 

55439
(Zip Code)

(952) 947-7777
(registrant'sRegistrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each className of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.05 per share New York Stock Exchange
Preferred Share Purchase Rights New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ý    No o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o    No ý

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý    No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 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). Yes ý    No o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ýo

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 the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ý
 
Accelerated filer o
 
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(Do
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smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o    No ý


The aggregate market value of the voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which common equity was last sold as of the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter, December 31, 2010,2013, was approximately $944,774,658.$670,414,816. The registrant has no non-voting common equity.

As of August 12, 2011,15, 2014, the registrant had 57,728,62455,641,456 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.05 per share, issued and outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the registrant's definitive Proxy Statement for the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on October 27, 201128, 2014 (the "2011"2014 Proxy Statement") (to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after the registrant's fiscal year-end of June 30, 2011)2014) are incorporated by reference into Part III.



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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This annual report, as well as information included in, or incorporated by reference from, future filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission and information contained in written material, press releases and oral statements issued by or on behalf of the Company contains or may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements in this document reflect management's best judgment at the time they are made, but all such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements herein. Such forward-looking statements are often identified herein by use of words including, but not limited to, "may," "believe," "project," "forecast," "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," and "plan." In addition, the following factors could affect the Company's actual results and cause such results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. These factors include the impact of significant initiatives, changes in our management and organizational structure and our ability to attract and retain our executive management team; negative same-store sales; the success of our stylists and our ability to attract, train and retain talented stylists; changes in regulatory and statutory laws; the effect of changes to healthcare laws; our ability to protect the security of sensitive information about our guests, employees, vendors or Company information; the Company's reliance on management information systems; the continued ability of the Company to implement cost reduction initiatives; reliance on external vendors; changes in distribution channels of manufacturers; compliance with debt covenants; financial performance of our franchisees; competition within the personal hair care industry; changes in economic conditions; failure to standardize operating processes across brands; the ability of the Company to maintain satisfactory relationships with certain companies and suppliers; financial performance of our investment with Empire Education Group; changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; changes in consumer tastes and fashion trends; or other factors not listed above. Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect future financial results is set forth under Item 1A of this Form 10-K. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. However, your attention is directed to any further disclosures made in our subsequent annual and periodic reports filed or furnished with the SEC on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and Proxy Statements on Schedule 14A.

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REGIS CORPORATION
FORM 10-K
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 20112014
INDEX


INDEX




Page(s)

Part I.

   Page(s)
   

4

Business

  

Executive Officers of the Registrant

 21

 

Risk Factors

23

Unresolved Staff Comments

 26

 

Properties

27

 

Legal Proceedings

27

17

Reserved

27

Part II.

   

Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Repurchase or Purchases of Equity Securities

 28

Selected Financial Data

 30

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 31

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 72

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

  

Management's Statement of Responsibility for Financial Statements and Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 78

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

 143

Controls and Procedures

 143

Other Information

Part III.

   

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

 144

 

Executive Compensation

144

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

 144

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

 144

Principal Accounting Fees and Services

Part IV.

   

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

 145



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PART I


Item 1.    Business

General:
Regis Corporation owns, franchises and operates beauty salons. The Company is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "RGS." Unless the context otherwise provides, when we refer to the "Company," "we," "our," or "us," we are referring to Regis Corporation, the Registrant, together with its subsidiaries.

(a)   General Development of Business

        In 1922, Paul and Florence Kunin opened Kunin Beauty Salon, which quickly expanded into a chain of value priced salons located in department stores. In 1958, the chain was purchased by their son and renamed Regis Corporation. In December 2004, the Company purchased Hair Club for Men and Women. On August 1, 2007, the Company contributed its 51 wholly-owned accredited cosmetology schools to Empire Education Group, Inc (EEG). On January 31, 2008, the Company merged its continental European franchise salon operations with the operations of the Franck Provost Salon Group in the newly formed entity, Provalliance. The Company acquired an additional equity interest in Provalliance in March 2011. On February 20, 2008, the Company acquired the capital stock of Cameron Capital I, Inc. (CCI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cameron Capital Investments, Inc. CCI owned and operated PureBeauty and BeautyFirst salons. On February 16, 2009, the Company sold its Trade Secret salon concept (Trade Secret), which included CCI. Additionally, the Company continues to acquire hair and retail product salons. Regis Corporation is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "RGS." Discussions of the general development of the business take place throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(b)   Financial Information about Segments

        Segment data for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 are included in Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8, of this Form 10-K.

(c)   Narrative Description of Business

        The following topical areas are discussed below in order to aid in understanding the Company and its operations:

Topic
Page(s)

Background

4

Industry Overview

5

Salon Business Strategy

5

Salon Concepts

8

Salon Franchising Program

14

Salon Markets and Marketing

16

Salon Education and Training Programs

16

Salon Staff Recruiting and Retention

17

Salon Design

17

Salon Management Information Systems

17

Salon Competition

18

Hair Restoration Business Strategy

18

Affiliated Ownership Interest

20

Corporate Trademarks

20

Corporate Employees

21

Executive Officers

21

Corporate Community Involvement

22

Governmental Regulations

22

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Background:

        Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Company's primary business is owning, operating and franchising hair and retail product salons. In addition to the primary hair and retail product salons, the Company owns Hair Club for Men and Women, a provider of hair restoration services. As of June 30, 2011,2014, the Company owned, franchised or held ownership interests in approximately 12,700 worldwide locations.9,674 locations worldwide. The Company's locations consistedconsist of 9,8199,456 company-owned and franchisefranchised salons 96 hair restoration centers, and 2,786218 locations in which the Company maintains anwe maintain a non-controlling ownership interest of less than 100 percent.100%. Each of the Company's salon concepts generally offer similar salon products and services and serve the mass market consumer marketplace. The Company's hair restoration centers offer three hair restoration solutions; hair systems, hair transplants and hair therapy, which are targeted at the mass market consumer.

        The Company is organized to manage its operations based on significant lines of business—salons and hair restoration centers. Salon operations are managed based on geographical location—North America and International. The Company's North American salon operations are comprised of 7,483 company-owned salons and 1,936 franchise salons operating in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Company's International operations are comprised of 400 company-owned salons. The Company's worldwide salon locations operate primarily under the trade names of Regis Salons, MasterCuts, SmartStyle, Supercuts, Cost Cutters, and Sassoon. The Company's hair restoration centers are located in the United States and Canada. During fiscal year 2011, the number of customer visits at the Company's company-owned salons approximated 91 million. The Company had approximately 55,000 corporate employees worldwide during fiscal year 2011.

        On August 1, 2007, the Company contributed 51 of its wholly-owned accredited cosmetology schools to EEG in exchange for a 49.0 percent equity interest in EEG. EEG is the largest beauty school operator in North America with 102 accredited cosmetology schools with revenues of approximately $193 million annually and is overseen by the Empire Beauty School management team.

        In January 2008, the Company's effective ownership interest increased to 55.1 percent related to the buyout of EEG's minority interest shareholder. The Company accounts for the investment in EEG under the equity method of accounting as Empire Beauty School retains majority voting interest and has full responsibility for managing EEG. Refer to Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

        On January 31, 2008, the Company merged its continental European franchise salon operations with the operations of the Franck Provost Salon Group in exchange for a 30.0 percent equity interest in the newly formed entity, Provalliance. The merger with the operations of the Franck Provost Salon Group which are also located in continental Europe, created Europe's largest salon operator with approximately 2,600 company-owned and franchise salons as of June 30, 2011.

        The Company contributed to Provalliance the shares of each of its European operating subsidiaries, other than the Company's operating subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and Germany. The contributed subsidiaries operate retail hair salons in France, Spain, Switzerland and several other European countries primarily under the Jean Louis David™ and Saint Algue™ brands. This transaction has created significant growth opportunities for Europe's salon brands. The Franck Provost Salon Group management structure has a proven platform to build and acquire company-owned stores as well as a strong franchise operating group that is positioned for expansion. The merger agreement contains a right (Equity Put) to require the Company to purchase an additional ownership interest in Provalliance between specified dates in 2010 to 2018. The Company recorded a $25.7 million other than temporary impairment charge in its fourth quarter ended June 30, 2009 on its investment in Provalliance as a result of increased debt and reduced earnings expectations that reduced the fair value of Provalliance below carrying value as of June 30, 2009.


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        In March of 2011, the Company elected to honor and settle a portion of the Equity Put and acquired approximately 17 percent additional equity interest in Provalliance for $57.3 million (approximately € 40.4 million), bringing the Company's total equity interest to approximately 47 percent.

        On February 16, 2009, the Company sold Trade Secret. The Company concluded, after a comprehensive review of its strategic and financial options, to divest Trade Secret. The sale of Trade Secret included 655 company-owned salons and 57 franchise salons, all of which had historically been reported within the Company's North America reportable segment. The Company recorded an impairment charge related to this transaction of $183.3 million during the year ended June 30, 2009.

Industry Overview:

        Management estimates that annual revenues of the hair care industry are approximately $50 to $56 billion in the United States and approximately $150 to $170 billion worldwide. The Company estimates that it holds approximately two percent of the worldwide market. The hair salon and hair restoration markets are each highly fragmented, with the vast majority of locations independently owned and operated. However, the influence of salon chains on these markets, both franchise and company-owned, has increased substantially. Management believes that salon chains will continue to have a significant influence on these markets and will continue to increase their presence. As the Company is the principal consolidator of these chains in the hair care industry, it prevails as an established exit strategy for independent salon owners and operators, which affords the Company numerous opportunities for continued selective acquisitions.

Salon Business Strategy:

        The Company's goal is to provide high quality, affordable hair care services and products to a wide range of mass market consumers, which enables the Company to expand in a controlled manner. The key elements of the Company's strategy to achieve these goals are taking advantage of (1) growth opportunities, (2) economies of scale and (3) centralized control over salon operations in order to ensure (i) consistent, quality services and (ii) a superior selection of high quality, professional products. Each of these elements is discussed below.

        Salon Growth Opportunities.    The Company's salon expansion strategy focuses on organic (new salon construction and same-store sales growth of existing salons) and salon acquisition growth.


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        Economies of Scale.    Management believes that due to its size and number of locations, the Company has certain advantages which are not available to single location salons or small chains. Economies of scale are realized through the centralized support system offered by the home office. Additionally, due to its size, the Company has numerous financing and capital expenditure alternatives, as well as the benefits of buying retail products, supplies and salon fixtures directly from manufacturers. Furthermore, the Company can offer employee benefit programs, training and career path opportunities that are often superior to its smaller competitors.

        Centralized Control Over Salon Operations.    The Company manages its expansive salon base through a combination of area and regional supervisors, corporate salon directors and chief operating officers. Each area supervisor is responsible for the management of approximately ten to 12 salons. Regional supervisors oversee the performance of five to seven area supervisors or approximately 50 to 80 salons. Salon directors manage approximately 200 to 300 salons while chief operating officers are responsible for the oversight of an entire salon concept. This operational hierarchy is key to the Company's ability to expand successfully. In addition, the Company has an extensive training program, including the production of training DVDs for use in the salons, to ensure its stylists are knowledgeable in the latest haircutting and fashion trends and provide consistent quality hair care services. Finally, the Company tracks salon activity for all of its company-owned salons through the utilization of daily sales detail delivered from the salons' point of sale system. This information is used to reconcile cash on a daily basis.

Training. Our training program will become a key point of difference in attracting and retaining stylists. Stylists place a tremendous amount of importance in ongoing development of their craft. They deliver a superior experience for our guests when they are well trained technically and experiencially. We employ technical trainers who provide new hire training for stylists joining the Company from beauty schools and training for all stylists in current beauty care and styling trends. We supplement internal training with targeted vendor training and external trainers who bring specialized expertise to our stylists. We have begun to utilize training materials to help all levels of field employees navigate the running of a salon. Our experiential training program will provide stylists with essential elements of guest service training within the context of brand positions.
Recruiting.     Ensuring we keep our salons fully staffed with great stylists is critical to our success. To that end, we are enhancing our recruiting efforts across all levels within our organization. We are in the process of proactively cultivating a pipeline of field leaders through succession planning and recruitment venues from within and outside the salon industry. We are also leveraging beauty school relationships and participating in job fairs and industry events.
Technology.    The recent installation of a new point-of-sale (POS) systems and salon workstations throughout North America enables communication with salons and stylists, delivery of online and digital training to stylists, real-time salon level analytics on guest retention, wait times, stylist productivity, and salon performance. We are also using technology to provide asset protection dashboards and analytics to help prioritize efforts against our most compelling opportunities to reduce loss in our salons.

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 2011 2010 2009 

Haircutting and styling (including shampooing & conditioning)

  72% 72% 73%

Hair coloring

  18  18  17 

Hair waving

  3  4  4 

Other

  7  6  6 
        

  100% 100% 100%
        

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    Guests
    Great stylists, coupled with high quality service, convenience, affordability, an inviting salon appearance and atmosphere, and comprehensive retail assortments, create guests for life.
            High Quality, Professional Products.    Convenience.    Our different salon concepts enable our guests to select different service scheduling options based upon their preference. In the value category, the ability to serve walk-in appointments and minimize guest wait times is an essential element in delivering upon convenience. We have invested in staffing by increasing stylists' hours and have begun to optimize schedules and leverage recently installed point-of-sale systems to help us balance stylist hours with guest traffic and manage guest wait times. In the premium category, our salons generally schedule appointments in advance of service. Our salons are located in high-traffic strip centers, Walmart Supercenters and shopping malls, with guest parking and easy access, and are generally open seven days per week, offering guests a variety of convenient ways to fulfill their beauty needs.
    Affordability.    The Company strives to offer an exceptional value for its services. In the value category, our guests expect outstanding service at affordable prices. These expectations are met with average service transactions ranging from $16 to $20. In the premium category, our guests expect upscale, full service beauty services at reasonable prices. Average service transactions approximate $45 in this category. Pricing decisions are considered on a market-by-market basis and established based on local conditions.
    Salon Appearance and Atmosphere.    The Company's salons range from 500 to 5,000 square feet, with the typical salon approximating 1,200 square feet. Our salon repairs and maintenance program is designed to ensure we invest annually in salon cleanliness and safety, as well as in maintaining the normal operation of our salons. Our annual capital expenditures include funds to refresh the appeal and comfort of our salons.
    Retail Assortments.The Company's salons sell nationally recognized hair care and beauty products, as well as a complete lineassortment of private label products sold under the Regis, MasterCuts and Cost Cutters labels. The retailown-branded products. Retail products offered by the Company are intended to be sold only through professional salons. The top selling brands include Paul Mitchell, Biolage, Redken, Regis designLINE, Nioxin, It's a 10, Tigi Bedhead, Sexy Hair Concepts, Kenra, Sebastiansalons, and the Company's various private label brands.

            The Company has launched a product diversion website for the entire industry to use as a measurement tool to track diversion. Diversion involves the selling of salon exclusive hair care products to unauthorized distribution channels such as discount retailers and pharmacies. Diversion is harmful to the consumer because diverted product can be old, tainted or damaged. It is also harmful to the salon owners and stylists because their credibility with the consumer may be questioned.

            The Company has the most comprehensive assortment of retail products in the industry. Although the Company constantly strives to carry an optimal level of inventory in relation to consumer demand, it is more economical for the Company to have a higher amount of inventory on hand than to run the risk of being under stocked should demand prove higher than expected. The extended shelf life and lack of seasonality related to the beauty products allows the cost of carrying inventory to be relatively low and lessens the importance of inventory turnover ratios. The Company's primary goal is to maximize revenues rather than inventory turns.

            The retail portion of the Company's business complementscomplement its salon services business. The Company's stylists and beauty consultants are compensated and regularly trained to sell hair care and beauty products to their customers.guests. Additionally, customersguests are enticedencouraged to purchase products after a stylist demonstrates its effectstylists demonstrate their efficacy by using itthem in the styling of our guests' hair. The top selling brands within the customer's hair.

Company's retail assortment include Biolage, Paul Mitchell, Regis designLINE, Redken, Nioxin, Tigi, It's a 10, Sexy Hair Concepts, Kenra, and Moroccanoil.

Technology.    The new POS systems increase our ability to collect guest and transactional data and enable the Company to invest in Guest Relationship Management, gaining insights into guest behavior, communicating with guests and incenting return visits. Leveraging this technology allows us to monitor guest retention and to survey our guests for feedback on improving the guest experience, and allows guests to use mobile apps to schedule appointments, view wait times and interact in other ways with salons.
Marketing.    The Company is focused on driving local traffic at the most efficient cost. This includes leveraging media, guest relationship management programs, digital channels, local tactical efforts (e.g., couponing) among other programs.  Traffic driving efforts are targeted vs. a one-size-fits all approach. Annual traffic plans are based on seasonality, consumer mindset, competitive positioning and return on investment. The Company continually reallocates marketing investments into vehicles with known, strong returns.  
Salon Support
Our corporate headquarters is referred to as Salon Support. This acknowledges that creating guests for life mandates a service-oriented, guest-focused mentality in supporting our field organization to grow our business profitably.
Organization.    In addition to investments made by the Company to reorganize the field organization and to help our stylists develop professionally, Salon Support and associated priorities are aligned to our new field structure to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the service provided to our field organization. During fiscal year 2014, we enhanced Salon Support capabilities in several areas. We created a human resources organization to help transform the Company into an organization where stylists can have successful and satisfying careers. We enhanced our asset protection capabilities by building a strong asset protection team and establishing standard operating procedures to support field and salon leaders.
Simplification.    Since fiscal year 2012, the Company has been evaluating its portfolio of assets, investments, and businesses, with the strategic objective of simplifying our business model, focusing on our core business of operating beauty salons and improving our long-term profitability and maximizing shareholder value. This evaluation led to the sale of our Hair Club and Provalliance businesses during fiscal year 2013. The Company also standardized retail plan-o-grams and eliminated products in an effort to simplify and manage our ongoing retail inventory assortment. Simplification and standardization reduces inventory management time in our salons and throughout our supply chain and enables distribution efficiencies.

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Ongoing simplification focuses on improving the way we plan and execute across our many brands. Standardizing processes and procedures around scheduling, day to day salon execution and reporting will make it easier to lead and execute in a multi-unit organization.
Our organization also remains focused on identifying and driving cost saving and profit enhancing initiatives.
Salon Concepts:

The Company's salon concepts focus on providing high quality hair care services and professional products, primarily to the middle consumermass market. The Company's North American salon operations consist of 9,419 salons (including 1,936 franchise salons), operating under several concepts, each offering attractive and affordable hair care products and services in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Company's International salon operations consist of 400 hair care salons located in Europe, primarily in the United Kingdom. The number of new salons expected to be opened within the upcoming fiscal year is discussed within Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. In addition to these openings, the Company typically acquires several hundred salons each year. The number of acquired salons, and the concept under which the acquisitions will fall, vary based on the acquisition opportunities which develop throughout the year.


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Salon Development

        The table on the following pages set forth the number of system wide salons (company-owned and franchise) opened at the beginning and end of eachA description of the last five years, as well as the number of salons opened, closed, relocated, converted and acquired during each of these periods.


COMPANY-OWNED AND FRANCHISE SALON SUMMARY

Company's salon concepts are listed below:
NORTH AMERICAN SALONS:
 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 

REGIS SALONS

                
 

Open at beginning of period

  1,049  1,071  1,078  1,099  1,079 
 

Salons constructed

  12  14  20  14  17 
 

Acquired

  9  3  23  4  49 
 

Less relocations

  (10) (11) (14) (11) (14)
            
  

Salon openings

  11  6  29  7  52 
 

Conversions

  (1)     1  (1)
 

Salons closed

  (36) (28) (36) (29) (31)
            
 

Total, Regis Salons

  1,023  1,049  1,071  1,078  1,099 
            

MASTERCUTS

                
 

Open at beginning of period

  600  602  615  629  642 
 

Salons constructed

  6  15  14  7  15 
 

Acquired

           
 

Less relocations

  (5) (7) (10) (6) (12)
            
  

Salon openings

  1  8  4  1  3 
 

Conversions

  1         
 

Salons closed

  (14) (10) (17) (15) (16)
            
 

Total, MasterCuts

  588  600  602  615  629 
            

TRADE SECRET

                

Company-owned salons:

                
 

Open at beginning of period

      674  613  615 
 

Salons constructed

      10  16  20 
 

Acquired

        65  3 
 

Franchise buybacks

        5   
 

Less relocations

    �� (4) (11) (11)
            
  

Salon openings

      6  75  12 
 

Conversions

        5  1 
 

Salons sold

      (655)    
 

Salons closed

      (25) (19) (15)
            
 

Total company-owned salons

        674  613 
            

Franchise salons:

                
 

Open at beginning of period

      106  19  19 
 

Salons constructed

      1  2   
 

Acquired(2)

        93   
 

Less relocations

        (1)  
            
  

Salon openings

      1  94   
 

Franchise buybacks

        (5)  
 

Interdivisional reclassification(4)

      (43)    
 

Salons sold

      (57)    
 

Salons closed

      (7) (2)  
            
 

Total franchise salons

        106  19 
            
 

Total, Trade Secret

        780  632 
            

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NORTH AMERICAN SALONS:
 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 

SMARTSTYLE/COST CUTTERS IN WALMART

                

Company-owned salons:

                
 

Open at beginning of period

  2,374  2,300  2,212  2,000  1,739 
 

Salons constructed

  65  80  71  207  242 
 

Acquired

           
 

Franchise buybacks

    5  24  12  21 
 

Less relocations

  (1) (3) (2) (3) (2)
            
  

Salon openings

  64  82  93  216  261 
 

Conversions

           
 

Salons closed

  (45) (8) (5) (4)  
            
 

Total company-owned salons

  2,393  2,374  2,300  2,212  2,000 
            

Franchise salons:

                
 

Open at beginning of period

  119  122  146  151  164 
 

Salons constructed

  3  2  1  7  8 
            
  

Salon openings

  3  2  1  7  8 
 

Franchise buybacks

    (5) (24) (12) (21)
 

Salons closed

  (2)   (1)    
            
 

Total franchise salons

  120  119  122  146  151 
            
 

Total, SmartStyle/Cost Cutters in Walmart

  2,513  2,493  2,422  2,358  2,151 
            

SUPERCUTS

                

Company-owned salons:

                
 

Open at beginning of period

  1,100  1,114  1,132  1,094  1,036 
 

Salons constructed

  24  10  27  33  45 
 

Acquired

        3   
 

Franchise buybacks

  73  12  6  38  37 
 

Less relocations

  (3) (2) (2) (6) (5)
            
  

Salon openings

  94  20  31  68  77 
 

Conversions

  13    (2)    
 

Salons closed

  (49) (34) (47) (30) (19)
            
 

Total company-owned salons

  1,158  1,100  1,114  1,132  1,094 
            

Franchise salons:

                
 

Open at beginning of period

  1,034  1,022  997  990  978 
 

Salons constructed

  43  42  51  71  69 
 

Acquired(2)

           
 

Less relocations

  (7) (6) (7) (6) (7)
            
  

Salon openings

  36  36  44  65  62 
 

Conversions

  10  9  1    1 
 

Franchise buybacks

  (73) (12) (6) (38) (37)
 

Salons closed

  (20) (21) (14) (20) (14)
            
 

Total franchise salons

  987  1,034  1,022  997  990 
            
 

Total, Supercuts

  2,145  2,134  2,136  2,129  2,084 
            

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 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 

PROMENADE

                

Company-owned salons:

                
 

Open at beginning of period

  2,382  2,450  2,399  2,223  1,995 
 

Salons constructed

  26  18  36  33  56 
 

Acquired

  18    71  135  193 
 

Franchise buybacks

  5  6  53  95  35 
 

Less relocations

  (10) (10) (16) (8) (12)
            
  

Salon openings

  39  14  144  255  272 
 

Conversions

  (14)   1  (5)  
 

Salons closed

  (86) (82) (94) (74) (44)
            
 

Total company-owned salons

  2,321  2,382  2,450  2,399  2,223 
            

Franchise salons:

                
 

Open at beginning of period

  867  901  914  1,008  1,026 
 

Salons constructed

  21  34  40  49  66 
 

Acquired(2)

           
 

Less relocations

  (7) (9) (7) (5) (12)
            
  

Salon openings

  14  25  33  44  54 
 

Conversions

  (9) (9)     (1)
 

Franchise buybacks

  (5) (6) (53) (95) (35)
 

Interdivisional reclassification(4)

      43     
 

Salons closed

  (38) (44) (36) (43) (36)
            
 

Total franchise salons

  829  867  901  914  1,008 
            
 

Total, Promenade

  3,150  3,249  3,351  3,313  3,231 
            

INTERNATIONAL SALONS(1):
 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 

Company-owned salons:

                
 

Open at beginning of period

  404  444  472  481  453 
 

Salons constructed

  13  2  4  15  25 
 

Acquired

        25  12 
 

Franchise buybacks

          4 
 

Less relocations

  (2)   (1) (1) (3)
            
  

Salon openings

  11  2  3  39  38 
 

Conversions

        1   
 

Affiliated joint ventures

        (40)  
 

Salons closed

  (15) (42) (31) (9) (10)
            
 

Total company-owned salons

  400  404  444  472  481 
            

Franchise salons:

                
 

Open at beginning of period

        1,574  1,587 
 

Salons constructed

        50  110 
 

Acquired(2)

           
 

Less relocations

          (1)
            
  

Salon openings

        50  109 
 

Conversions

        3   
 

Franchise buybacks

          (4)
 

Affiliated joint ventures(3)

        (1,587)  
 

Salons closed

        (40) (118)
            
 

Total franchise salons

          1,574 
            
 

Total, International Salons

  400  404  444  472  2,055 
            

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 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 

TOTAL SYSTEM WIDE SALONS

                

Company-owned salons:

                
 

Open at beginning of period

  7,909  7,981  8,582  8,139  7,559 
 

Salons constructed

  146  139  182  325  420 
 

Acquired

  27  3  94  232  257 
 

Franchise buybacks

  78  23  83  150  97 
 

Less relocations

  (31) (33) (49) (46) (59)
            
  

Salon openings

  220  132  310  661  715 
 

Conversions

  (1)   (1) 2   
 

Affiliated joint ventures

        (40)  
 

Salons sold

      (655)    
 

Salons closed

  (245) (204) (255) (180) (135)
            
 

Total company-owned salons

  7,883  7,909  7,981  8,582  8,139 
            

Franchise salons:

                
 

Open at beginning of period

  2,020  2,045  2,163  3,742  3,774 
 

Salons constructed

  67  78  93  179  253 
 

Acquired(2)

        93   
 

Less relocations

  (14) (15) (14) (12) (20)
            
  

Salon openings

  53  63  79  260  233 
 

Conversions

  1    1  3   
 

Franchise buybacks

  (78) (23) (83) (150) (97)
 

Affiliated joint ventures(3)

        (1,587)  
 

Salons sold

      (57)    
 

Salons closed

  (60) (65) (58) (105) (168)
            
 

Total franchise salons

  1,936  2,020  2,045  2,163  3,742 
            

Total Salons

  9,819  9,929  10,026  10,745  11,881 
            

(1)
Canadian and Puerto Rican salons are included in the Regis Salons, MasterCuts, SmartStyle, Supercuts, and Promenade and not included in the International salon totals.

(2)
Represents primarily the acquisition of franchise networks.

(3)
Represents European operating subsidiaries contributed to Franck Provost Salon Group.

(4)
On February 16, 2009, the Company announced the completion of the sale of its Trade Secret retail product division. As a result of this transaction, the Company reported the Trade Secret operations as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Forty-three franchise salons were not included in the sale of Trade Secret to the purchaser of Trade Secret and are not reported as discontinued operations. These franchise salons are now included in Promenade salons.

        In the preceding table, relocations represent a transfer of location by the same salon concept and conversions represent the transfer of one concept to another concept.

        Regis Salons.SmartStyle.    Regis Salons are primarily mall based, full service salons providing complete hair care and beauty services aimed at moderate to upscale, fashion conscious consumers. In recent years, the Company has expanded its Regis Salons into strip centers. As of June 30, 2011, of the 1,023 total Regis Salons, 156 Regis Salons were located in strip centers. The customer mix at Regis Salons is approximately 79 percent women, and both appointments and walk-in customers are common. TheseSmartStyle salons offer a full range of custom styling, cutting, and hair coloring, and waving services, as well as professional hair care products.products and are located exclusively in Walmart Supercenters. SmartStyle has a walk-in guest base with value pricing. Service revenues represent approximately 83 percent69% of total company-owned SmartStyle revenues. Additionally, the concept's total revenues. The average ticket was approximately $42 and $41 for fiscal years 2011 and 2010, respectively. Regis Salons competeCompany has 126 franchised Cost Cutters salons located in their existing markets primarily by emphasizing theWalmart Supercenters.

Supercuts.    Supercuts salons provide consistent, high quality hair care services and professional products to its guests at convenient times and locations at value prices. This concept appeals to men, women, and children. Service revenues represent approximately 91% of total company-owned Supercuts revenues. Additionally, the services provided. Included within the Regis Salon concept are various other trade names, including Carlton Hair, Sassoon, Mia & Maxx Hair Studios, Hair by Stewarts, Hair Excitement, and Heidi's.


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        The average initial capital investment required for a new Regis Salon is approximately $190,000 to $240,000, excluding average opening inventory costs of approximately $18,900. Average annual salon revenues in a Regis Salon whichCompany has been open five years or more are approximately $400,000.

1,213 franchised Supercuts locations.

MasterCuts.    MasterCuts issalons are a full service, mall based salon group which focuses on the walk-in consumer (no appointment necessary) thatwho demands moderately priced hair care services. MasterCuts salons emphasize quality hair care services, affordable prices, and time saving services for the entire family. These salons offer a full range of custom styling, cutting and hair coloring and waving services, as well as professional hair care products. The customer mix at MasterCuts is split relatively evenly between men and women. Service revenues composecomprise approximately 81 percent82% of the concept's total revenues. The average ticket was approximately $22 and $21 for fiscal years 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        The average initial capital investment required for a new MasterCuts salon is approximately $125,000 to $175,000, excluding average opening inventory costs of approximately $14,600. Average annual salon revenues in a MasterCuts salon which has been open five years or more are approximately $277,000.

        SmartStyle.Other Value.    The SmartStyleOther Value salons share many operating characteristics of the Company's other salon concepts; however, they are located exclusively in Walmart Supercenters. SmartStyle has a walk-in customer base, pricing is promotional and services are focused on the family. These salons offer a full range of custom styling, cutting, hair coloring and waving services, as well as professional hair care products. The customer mix at SmartStyle Salons is approximately 76 percent women. Professional retail product sales contribute considerably to overall revenues at approximately 33 percent. Additionally, the Company has 120 franchise salons located in Walmart Supercenters. The average ticket was approximately $21 and $20 for fiscal years 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        The average initial capital investment required for a new SmartStyle salon is approximately $35,000 to $45,000, excluding average opening inventory costs of approximately $12,700. Average annual salon revenues in a SmartStyle salon which has been open five years or more are approximately $244,000.

        Strip Center Salons.    The Company's Strip Center Salons are comprised of company-owned and franchise salons operating in strip centers across North America under the following concepts:

        Supercuts.    The Supercuts concept provides consistent, high quality hair care services and professional products to its customers at convenient times and locations and at a reasonable price. This concept appeals to men, women and children, although male customers account for approximately 66 percent of the customer mix. Service revenues represent approximately 89 percent of total company-owned Supercuts revenues. The average ticket was approximately $17 for fiscal years 2011 and 2010.

        The average initial capital investment required for a new Supercuts salon is approximately $75,000 to $100,000, excluding average opening inventory costs of approximately $7,600. Average annual salon revenues in a company-owned Supercuts salon which has been open five years or more are approximately $269,000.

        The Supercuts franchise salons provide consistent, high quality hair care services and professional products to customers at convenient times and locations and at a reasonable price. These Supercuts franchise salons appeal to men, women and children. Service revenues represent approximately 92 percent of the Supercuts franchise total revenues. Average annual revenues in a Supercuts franchise salon which has been open five years or more are approximately $338,000.

        Cost Cutters (franchise salons).    The Cost Cutters concept is a full service salon concept providing value priced hair care services for men, women and children. These full service salons also sell a complete line of professional hair care products. The customer mix at Cost Cutters is split relatively


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evenly between men and women. Average annual salon revenues in a franchised Cost Cutters salon which has been open five years or more are approximately $280,000.

        In addition to the franchise salons, the Company operates company-owned Cost Cutters salons, as discussed below under Promenade Salons.

        Promenade Salons.    Promenade Salons are made up of successfulacquired regional company-owned salon groups acquired over the past several years operating under the primary concepts of Hair Masters, Cool Cuts for Kids, Style America, First Choice Haircutters, Famous Hair, Cost Cutters, BoRics, Magicuts, Holiday Hair, Head Start, Fiesta Salons, and TGF, as well as other concept names. Most concepts offer a full range of custom hairstyling, cutting and coloring and waving,services, as well as hair care products. Hair Masters offers moderately-priced services, to a predominately female demographic, while the other concepts primarily cater to time-pressed, value-oriented families. The customer mix is split relatively evenly between men and women at most concepts. Service revenues represent approximately 89 percent90% of total company-owned Other Value salons revenues. Additionally, the Company has 840 franchised locations of Other Value salons. Other Value salons were previously referred to as Promenade revenues. The average ticket was approximately $20 and $19 for fiscal years 2011 and 2010, respectively.salons.

        The average initial capital investment required for a new Promenade Salon is approximately $60,000 to $80,000, excluding average opening inventory costs of approximately $8,600. Average annual salon revenues in a Promenade Salon which has been open five years or more are approximately $241,000.

        Other Franchise Concepts.Regis Salons.    This group of franchiseRegis Salons are primarily mall based, full service salons includes primarily First Choice Haircutters, Magicuts, Beauty Supply Outlets and Pro-Cuts. These concepts function primarily in the high volume, value pricedproviding complete hair care market segment, with key selling featuresand beauty services aimed at moderate to upscale, fashion conscious consumers. At Regis Salons both appointments and walk-in guests are common. These salons offer a full range of value, convenience, qualitycustom styling, cutting and friendliness,hair coloring services, as well as a complete line of professional hair care products. In addition to these franchise salons,Service revenues represent approximately 82% of the Company operates company-owned First Choice Haircuttersconcept's total revenues. Regis Salons compete in their existing markets primarily by providing high quality services. Included within the Regis Salon concept are various other trade names, including Carlton Hair, Sassoon, Hair by Stewarts, Hair Excitement, and Magicuts salons, as previously discussed above under "Strip Center Salons".Renee Beauty.

        Subsequent to June 30, 2011, the Company acquired an ownership interest in a franchise concept that combines modern grooming techniques with classic barbershop elements. This ownership interest along with the Company's other men's franchise concepts will allow the Company to expand its focus on the male demographic.

International Salons.    The Company's International salons are comprised of company-owned salons operating in the United Kingdom primarily under the Supercuts, Regis, and Sassoon concepts. These salons offer similar levels of service as theour North American salons previously mentioned. However, the initial capital investment required is typically between £135,000 and £145,000 for a Regis salon, and between £55,000 and £65,000 for a Supercuts salon. Average annual salon revenues for a salon which has been open five years or more are approximately £225,000 in a Regis salon and £189,000 in a Supercuts salon.salons. Sassoon is one of the world's most recognized names in hair fashion and appeals to women and men looking for a prestigious full service hair salon. Salons are usually located onin prominent high-streethigh-traffic locations and offer a full range of custom hairstyling, cutting and coloring and waving,services, as well as professional hair care products. Service revenues comprise approximately 75% of total company-owned international locations.
The initial capital investment required is approximately £450,000. Average annualtables on the following pages set forth the number of system wide locations (company-owned and franchised) and activity within the various salon revenues for a salon which has been open five years or more is approximately £826,000.concepts.

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System-wide location counts(1)(2)
  June 30,
  2014 2013 2012
Company-owned salons:      
SmartStyle/Cost Cutters in Walmart stores 2,574
 2,490
 2,441
Supercuts 1,176
 1,210
 1,228
MasterCuts 505
 532
 569
Other Value 1,846
 1,990
 2,133
Regis 816
 862
 953
Total North American salons(3) 6,917

7,084

7,324
Total International salons(4) 360
 351
 398
Total, Company-owned salons 7,277

7,435

7,722
Franchised salons:      
SmartStyle/Cost Cutters in Walmart stores 126
 123
 122
Supercuts 1,213
 1,116
 1,040
Other Value 840
 843
 854
Total North American salons 2,179

2,082

2,016
Total International salons(4) 
 
 
Total, Franchised salons 2,179

2,082

2,016
Ownership interest locations:      
Equity ownership interest locations(5) 218
 246
 2,811
Grand Total, System-wide 9,674

9,763

12,549

Constructed Locations (net relocations)
  Fiscal Years
  2014 2013 2012
Company-owned salons:      
SmartStyle/Cost Cutters in Walmart stores 85
 51
 49
Supercuts 13
 45
 56
MasterCuts 1
 3
 2
Other Value 4
 39
 43
Regis 1
 3
 3
Total North American salons(3) 104

141

153
Total International salons(4) 23
 12
 13
Total, Company-owned salons 127

153

166
Franchised salons:      
SmartStyle/Cost Cutters in Walmart stores 3
 1
 2
Supercuts 94
 70
 65
Other Value 37
 47
 37
Total North American salons 134

118

104
Total International salons(4) 
 
 
Total, Franchised salons 134

118

104

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Closed Locations
  Fiscal Years
  2014 2013 2012
Company-owned salons:  
  
  
SmartStyle/Cost Cutters in Walmart stores (1) (2) (1)
Supercuts (44) (49) (48)
MasterCuts (27) (40) (21)
Other Value (126) (179) (174)
Regis (47) (94) (73)
Total North American salons(3) (245)
(364)
(317)
Total International salons(4) (14) (59) (16)
Total, Company-owned salons (259)
(423)
(333)
Franchised salons:      
SmartStyle/Cost Cutters in Walmart Stores 
 
 
Supercuts (19) (11) (12)
Other Value (44) (58) (39)
Total North American salons(3) (63)
(69)
(51)
Total International salons(4) 
 
 
Total, Franchised salons (63)
(69)
(51)
Conversions (including net franchisee transactions)(6)
  Fiscal Years
  2014 2013 2012
Company-owned salons:      
SmartStyle/Cost Cutters in Walmart stores 
 
 
Supercuts (3) (14) 61
MasterCuts (1) 
 
Other Value (22) (3) (57)
Regis 
 
 
Total North American salons(3) (26)
(17)
4
Total International salons(4) 
 
 
Total, Company-owned salons (26)
(17)
4
Franchised salons:      
SmartStyle/Cost Cutters in Walmart Stores 
 
 
Supercuts 22
 17
 
Other Value 4
 
 (4)
Total North American salons(3) 26

17

(4)
Total International salons(4) 
 
 
Total, Franchised salons 26

17

(4)


(1)In April 2013, the Company sold Hair Club, which operated 98 locations as of June 30, 2012. These locations are excluded from system-wide location counts presented.

(2)During fiscal 2012, the Company acquired two locations that were categorized within the Supercuts (one location) and International (one location) salon concepts and a franchise network of 31 locations that was categorized within the Other Value salon concept. No salons were acquired in fiscal 2013 and 2014.


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(3)The North American Value operating segment is comprised primarily of the SmartStyle, Supercuts, MasterCuts and Other Value salon brands. The North American Premium operating segment is comprised primarily of the Regis salon brands.

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

(5)On September 27, 2012, the Company sold its equity interest in Provalliance.

(6)During fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012, the Company acquired two, zero, and 11 salon locations, respectively, from franchisees. During fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012, the Company sold 28, 17, and seven salon locations, respectively, to franchisees.
Salon Franchising Program:

General.    The Company has various franchising programs supporting its 1,936 franchise2,179 franchised salons as of June 30, 2011,2014, consisting mainly of Supercuts, Cost Cutters, First Choice Haircutters, Magicuts, and Pro-Cuts.Magicuts. These salons have been included in the discussions regarding salon counts and concepts on the preceding pages.concepts.


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The Company provides its franchisees with a comprehensive system of business training, stylist education, site approval and lease negotiation, construction management services, professional marketing, promotion, and advertising programs, and other forms of support designed to help the franchisee build a successful business.

Standards of Operations.    The Company does not control the day to day operations of its franchisees, including hiringemployment, benefits and firing,wage determination, establishing prices to charge for products and services, business hours, personnel management, and capital expenditure decisions. However, the franchise agreements afford certain rights to the Company, such as the right to approve location,locations, suppliers and the sale of a franchise. Additionally, franchisees are required to conform to the Company's established operational policies and procedures relating to quality of service, training, salon design and decor, of stores, and trademark usage. The Company's field personnel make periodic visits to franchise storesfranchised salons to ensure that the storesthey are operating in conformity with the standards for each franchising program. All of the rights afforded to the Company with regard to the franchisefranchised operations allow the Company to protect its brands, but do not allow the Company to control the franchise operations or make decisions that have a significant impact on the success of the franchised salons. The Company’s franchise salons.

        To further ensure conformity,agreements do not give the Company may enter into the leaseany right, ability or potential to determine or otherwise influence any terms and/or conditions of employment of franchisees’ employees (except for the store site directly with the landlord,those, if any, that are specifically related to quality of service, training, salon design, decor, and subsequently sublease the sitetrademark usage), including, but not limited to, the franchisee. The franchise agreementfranchisees’ employees’ wages, employee benefits, hours of work, scheduling, leave programs, seniority rights, promotional or transfer opportunities, layoff/recall arrangements, grievance and sublease provide the Company with the right to terminate the subleasedispute resolution procedures, uniforms, and/or discipline and gain possession of the store if the franchisee fails to comply with the Company's operational policies and procedures. See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information about the Company's commitments and contingencies, including leases.

discharge.

Franchise Terms.    Pursuant to theira franchise agreement with the Company, each franchisee pays an initial fee for each store and ongoing royalties to the Company. In addition, for most franchise concepts, the Company collects advertising funds from franchisees and administers the funds on behalf of the concept. Franchisees are responsible for the costs of leasehold improvements, furniture, fixtures, equipment, supplies, inventory, payroll costs and certain other items, including initial working capital. The majority of franchise agreements provide the Company a right of first refusal if the store is to be sold and the franchisee must obtain the Company's approval in all instances where there is a sale of a franchise location.

Additional information regarding each of the major franchiseefranchised brands is listed below:

Supercuts (North America)

        The majority of existing

Supercuts franchise agreements have a perpetual term, subject to termination of the underlying lease agreement or termination of the franchise agreement by either the Company or the franchisee. TheAll new franchisees enter into development agreements, also providewhich give them the Companyright to enter into a rightdefined number of first refusal if the store is to be sold. The franchisee must obtain the Company's approval in all instances where there is a sale of the franchise. The current franchise agreement is site specific and does not provide any territorial protection to a franchisee, although some olderagreements. These franchise agreements do includeare site specific. The development agreement provides limited territorial protection. Development agreements for new markets include limited territory protection for the Supercuts concept.stores developed under those franchise agreements. Older franchisees have grandfathered expansion rights which allow them to develop stores outside of development agreements and provide them with greater territorial protections in their markets. The Company has a comprehensive impact policy that resolves potential conflicts among Supercuts franchisees and/or the Company's Supercuts locations regarding proposed salonstore sites.

Cost Cutters, First Choice Haircutters, and Magicuts (North America)

The majority of existing Cost Cutters'Cutters franchise agreements have a 15 year term with a 15 year option to renew (at the option of the franchisee), while the majority of First Choice Haircutters'Haircutters franchise agreements have a ten year term with a five year option to renew. The majority of Magicuts'Magicuts franchise agreements have a term equal to the greater of five years or the

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Pro-Cuts (North America)

        The majority of existing Pro-Cuts franchise agreements have a ten year term with a ten year option to renew. The agreements also provide the Company a right of first refusal if the store is to be sold or transferred. The current franchise agreement is site specific. Franchisees may enter into development agreements with the Company which provide limited territorial protection.

Franchisee Training.    The Company provides new franchisees with training, focusing on the various aspects of store management, including operations, personnel management, marketing fundamentals, and financial controls. Existing franchisees receive training, counseling and information from the Company on a continuous basis. The Company provides store managers and stylists with extensive technical training for Supercuts franchises. For further description of the Company's education and training programs, see the "Salon Education and Training Programs" section of this document.

Salon Markets and Marketing:

Company-Owned Salons
The Company maintainsutilizes various advertising, sales and promotion programsmarketing vehicles for its salons, budgeting aincluding traditional advertising, guest relationship management, digital channels and promotional/pricing based programs. A predetermined percentallocation of revenuesrevenue is used for such programs. The Company has developed promotional tactics and institutional sales messages for each of its concepts targeting certain customer types and positioning each concept in the marketplace. Print,Most marketing vehicles including radio, television,print, online and billboardtelevision advertising are developed and supervised at the Company's headquarters, but mostSalon Support headquarters; however, the majority of advertising is done increated for our local markets. The Company reviews its brand strategy with the immediate market of the particular salon.

intent to create more clear communication platforms, identities and differentiation points for our brands to drive consumer preference.

Franchised Salons
Most franchise concepts maintain separate advertising funds (the Funds) that provide comprehensive advertisingmarketing and sales promotion support for each system. The Supercuts advertising fund is the Company's largest advertising fund and is administered by a council consisting of primarily franchisee representatives. The council has overall control of all of the advertising fund's expenditures and operates in accordance with terms of the franchise operating and other agreements. All stores, company-owned and franchised, contribute to the Funds,advertising funds, the majority of which are allocated to the contributing market for media placement and local marketing activities. The remainder is allocated for the creation of national advertising campaigns and system widesystem-wide activities. This intensive advertising program creates significant consumer awareness, a strong concept image and high loyalty.

Salon Education and Training Programs:

        The Company has an extensive hands-on training program for their stylists which emphasizes technical training in hairstyling and cutting, hair coloring, texturizing services and hair treatment regimes, as well as customer service skills and product sales. The objective of the training programs is to ensure that customers receive professional and quality services, which the Company believes will result in additional repeat customers, referrals and product sales.

        The Company has over 130 full and part-time artistic directors who train stylists the techniques to provide salon services and instruct stylists in current styling trends. Stylist training is achieved through seminars, workshops and DVD-based programs. The Company was the first in its industry to develop a DVD-based training system in its salons and currently has over 200 DVD titles designed to enhance the technical skills of stylists.

        The Company has customer service training programs designed to improve the interaction between employees and customers. Employees are trained in the proper techniques in greeting the customer, telephone courtesy and professional behavior through a series of professionally designed DVDs, along with instructional seminars.


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        The Company also provides regulatory compliance training for all its field employees. This training is designed to help supervisors and stylists understand employee regulatory requirements and compliance with these standards.

Salon Staff Recruiting and Retention:

        Recruiting quality managers and stylists is essential to the establishment and operation of successful salons. In search of salon managers, the Company's supervisory team recruits or develops and promotes from within those stylists that display initiative and commitment. The Company has been and believes it will continue to be successful in recruiting capable managers and stylists. The Company believes that its compensation structure for salon managers and stylists is competitive within the industry. Stylists benefit from the Company's high-traffic locations and receive a steady source of new business from walk-in customers. In addition, the Company offers a career path with the opportunity to move into managerial and training positions within the Company.

Salon Design:

        The Company's salons are designed, built and operated in accordance with uniform standards and practices developed by the Company based on its experience. Salon fixtures and equipment are generally uniform, allowing the Company to place large orders for these items with cost savings due to the economies of scale.

        The size of the Company's salons ranges from 500 to 5,000 square feet, with the typical salon having about 1,200 square feet. At present, the cost to the Company of normal tenant improvements and furnishing of a new salon, including inventories, ranges from approximately $25,000 to $225,000, depending on the size of the salon and the concept. Less than ten percent of all new salons will have costs greater than normal with a cost between $225,000 and $500,000 to furnish. International Sassoon salons costs could be even greater than the ranges above. Of the total leasehold costs, approximately 70 percent of the cost is for leasehold improvements and the balance is for salon fixtures, equipment and inventories.

        The Company maintains its own design and real estate department, which designs and supervises the leasehold installations, furnishing and fixturing of all new company-owned salons and certain franchise locations. The Company has developed considerable expertise in designing salons. The design and real estate staff focus on visual appeal, efficient use of space, cost and rapid completion times.

Salon Management Information Systems:

        At all of its company-owned salons, the Company utilizes a point-of-sale (POS) information system to collect daily sales information and customer demographics. Salon employees deposit cash receipts into a local bank account on a daily basis. The POS system sends the amount expected to be deposited to the corporate office, where the amount is reconciled daily with local deposits transferred into a centralized corporate bank account. The customer information is then used to determine effectiveness of promotions and the loyalty base of each salon that feed into salon operational decisions. The information is also used to generate payroll information, monitor salon performance, manage salon staffing and payroll costs, and anticipate industry pricing and staffing trends. The corporate information systems deliver information on product sales to improve its inventory control system, including recommendations for each salon of monthly product replenishments. Recent innovations to increase inventory cycle counts and install high speed connections at each salon are expected to improve stylist productivity and improve customer satisfaction with the checkout process.

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planning and analysis which are generally not available to competitors. The Company continually reviews and improves its information systems to ensure systems and processes are kept up to date and that they will meet the growing needs of the Company.

        Historically, because of the Company's large size and scale requirements it has been necessary for the Company to internally develop and support its own proprietary POS information system. The Company has recently identified a third party POS software alternative that has a system that meets our current and enhanced functionality requirements and will cost significantly less to implement and support. This new technology will be implemented in our salons in fiscal year 2012 will allow the Company to stay current and meet customers' expectations.

Salon Competition:

        The hair care industry is highly fragmented and competitive. In every area in which the Company has a salon, there are competitors offering similar hair care services and products at similar prices. The Company faces competition within malls from companies which operate salons within department stores and from smaller chains of salons, independently owned salons and, to a lesser extent, salons which, although independently owned, are operating under franchises from a franchising company that may assist such salons in areas of training, marketing and advertising.

        At the individual salon level the barriers to enter the market are not considerable; however, barriers exist for chains to expand nationally due to the need to establish systems and infrastructure, recruitment of experienced hair care management and adequate store staff, and leasing of quality sites. The principal factors of competition in the affordable hair care category are quality, consistency and convenience. The Company continually strives to improve its performance in each of these areas and to create additional points of differentiation versus the competition. In order to obtain locations in shopping malls, the Company must be competitive as to rentals and other customary tenant obligations.

Hair Restoration Business Strategy:

        Hair Club for Men and Women (Hair Club) is the largest U.S. provider of hair loss solutions and the only company offering a comprehensive menu of proven hair loss products and services. The Company leverages its strong brand, best-in-class service model and comprehensive menu of hair restoration alternatives to build an increasing base of repeat customers that generate recurring cash flow for the Company. From its traditional non-surgical hair replacement systems, to hair transplants, hair therapies and hair care products and services, Hair Club offers a solution for anyone experiencing or anticipating hair loss. The Company's operations, presented under the Hair Restoration Centers reporting unit, consist of 96 locations (29 franchise locations) in the United States and Canada. The domestic hair restoration market is estimated to generate over $4 billion annually. The competitive landscape is highly fragmented and comprised of approximately 4,000 locations. Hair Club and its franchisees have the largest market share, with approximately five percent based on customer count.


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        In an effort to provide privacy to its customers, Hair Club offices are located primarily in office and professional buildings within larger metropolitan areas. Following is a summary of the company-owned and franchise hair restoration centers in operation at June 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009:

 
 2011 2010 2009 

Company-owned hair restoration centers:

          
 

Open at beginning of period

  62  62  57 
 

Constructed

  3  4  8 
 

Acquired

       
 

Franchise buybacks

  4    2 
 

Less relocations

  (1) (4) (5)
        
  

Site openings

  6    5 
        
 

Sites closed

  (1)    
        
 

Total company-owned hair restoration centers

  67  62  62 
        

Franchise hair restoration centers:

          
 

Open at beginning of period

  33  33  35 
 

Acquired

       
 

Franchise buybacks

  (4)   (2)
 

Less Relocations

       
        
  

Site openings

  (4)   (2)
        
 

Sites closed

       
        
 

Total franchise hair restoration centers

  29  33  33 
        

Total hair restoration centers

  96  95  95 
        

        Hair Restoration Growth Opportunities.    The Company's hair restoration centers expansion strategy focuses on organic growth (successfully converting new leads into customers at existing centers, broadening the menu of services and products at each location and to a lesser extent, new center construction) and acquisition growth.


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Affiliated Ownership Interests:

The Company maintains ownership interests in salons, beauty schools and hair restoration centers.salons. The primary ownership interests areinterest is a 54.5% interest in Provalliance, EEG and Hair Club for Men, Ltd.Empire Education Group, Inc. (EEG), which areis accounted for as an equity method investments.

        The Company maintains a 46.7 percent ownership interest in Provalliance. The fiscal year 2008 merger ofinvestment. See Note 1 to the operations of the European operating subsidiaries with the Franck Provost Salon Group created a newly formed entity, Provalliance. The Franck Provost Salon Group management structure has a proven platform to build and acquire company-owned stores as well as a strong franchise operating group that is positioned for expansion. In March of 2011, the Company acquired approximately 17 percent additional equity interest in Provalliance.

        The Company maintains a 55.1 percent ownership interest in EEG.Consolidated Financial Statements. EEG operates accredited cosmetology schools. Contributing the Company's beauty schools in fiscal year 2008 to EEG leveragesleveraged EEG's management expertise, while enabling the Company to maintain a vested interest in the highly profitable beauty school industry.

        The Additionally, we utilize our EEG relationship to recruit stylists straight from beauty school.

In addition, the Company maintainshas a 50.0 percent27.1% ownership interest in Hair ClubMY Style, which is accounted for Men, Ltd. Hair Club for Men, Ltd.as a cost method investment. MY Style operates Hair Club centerssalons in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Japan.

Corporate Trademarks:

The Company holds numerous trademarks, both in the United States and in many foreign countries. The most recognized trademarks are "Regis Salons,"SmartStyle," "Supercuts," "MasterCuts," "SmartStyle,"Regis Salons," "Cost Cutters," "Hair Masters," "First Choice Haircutters," "Magicuts" and "Hair Club for Men and Women."Magicuts."

        "Sassoon"

"Sassoon" is a registered trademark of Procter & Gamble. The Company has a license agreement to use the Sassoon name for existing salons and academies and new salon development.

        Although the Company believes the use of these trademarks is an element in establishing and maintaining its reputation as a national operator of high quality hairstyling salons, and is committed to protecting these trademarks by vigorously challenging any unauthorized use, the Company's success and continuing growth are the result of the quality of its salon location selections and real estate strategies.


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Corporate Employees:

During fiscal year 2011,2014, the Company had approximately 55,000 full-49,000 full and part-time employees worldwide, of which approximately 48,00043,000 employees were located in the United States. None of the Company's employees is subject to a collective bargaining agreement and the Company believes that its employee relations are amicable.



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Executive Officers:

        In February

Information relating to Executive Officers of 2011 the Company announced that Randy Pearce would assume the rolefollows:
NameAgePosition
Daniel Hanrahan57
President and Chief Executive Officer
Eric Bakken47
Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel
Jim Lain50
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Steven Spiegel52
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Heather Passe43
Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Doug Reynolds58
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Carmen Thiede47
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Daniel Hanrahan has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since August 2012. He most recently served as President of Celebrity Cruises, a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., from February 2005 to July 2012, and as its President from Paul Finkelstein, effective immediately.and Chief Executive Officer since September 2007. Mr. Finkelstein will continue to serve as Chairman ofHanrahan has served on the Board of Directors of Cedar Fair, L.P., an amusement-resort operator, since 2012 and Chief Executive Officer until the appointmentis a member of a new Chief Executive Officer, which is expected to be in February 2012. Mr. Finkelstein will become Executive Chairman upon the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer. In connection with these executive changes, its Audit Committee and Compensation Committee.
Eric Bakken was promoted tohas served as Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel since April 2013. He served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Business Development David Bortnem was promoted toand Interim Corporate Chief Operating Officer from 2012 to April 2013, and Brent Moen was promoted to Chief Financial Officer.

        Information relating to Executive Officersperformed the function of the Company follows:

Name
AgePosition

Paul Finkelstein

69Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer

Randy Pearce

56President

David Bortnem

45Executive Vice President, Corporate Chief Operating Officer

Eric Bakken

44Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Business Development

Gordon Nelson

60Executive Vice President, Fashion, Education

Norma Knudsen

53Executive Vice President, Merchandising

Brent Moen

44Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

        Paul Finkelstein is the Chairman of the Board of Directorsprincipal executive officer between July 2012 and Chief Executive Officer. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and CEO from 2004 to 2011, as President and Chief Executive Officer from 1996 to 2004, as President and Chief Operating Officer from 1988 to 1996 and asAugust 2012, Executive Vice President from 19872010 to 1988.

        Randy Pearce was appointed to President in 2011. He served as Senior Executive Vice President from 2006 to 2011, as Executive Vice President from 1999 to 2006, as Chief Administrative Officer from 1999 to 2011 and as Chief Financial Officer from 1998 to 2011. Additionally, he was Senior Vice President, Finance from 1998 to 1999, Vice President of Finance from 1995 to 1997 and Vice President of Financial Reporting from 1991 to 1994. During fiscal year 2006, he was also elected Director and Audit Committee Chair of Ascena Retail Group, Inc., which operates a chain of women's apparel specialty stores.

        David Bortnem was appointed to Corporate Chief Operating Officer in 2011. He served as Chief Operating Officer of MasterCuts from 2006 to 2011, as Vice President for the MasterCuts division from 2003 to 2006, and as Vice President for the Regis division from 2000 to 2003. He joined the Company in 1998 as a Salon Director.

        Eric Bakken has served as Executive Vice President since 2010. He served as2012, Senior Vice President from 2006 to 2009, General Counsel from 2004 to 2006, as Vice President, Law from 1998 to 2004 and as a lawyer to the Company from 1994 to 1998.

        Gordon Nelson

Jim Lain has served as Executive Vice President Fashion, Education and Marketing of the CompanyChief Operating Officer since 2006. In April of 2011 the Company announced the retirement of Gordon Nelson effective June 30, 2012. He served as Senior Vice President from 1994 to 2006 and in other roles with the Company from 1977 to 1994.

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        Norma KnudsenSteven Spiegel has served as Executive Vice President Merchandisingand Chief Financial Officer since July 2006. SheDecember 2012.

Heather Passe has served as Chief Operating Officer, Trade Secret from February 1999 through 2009 and as Vice President, Trade Secret Operations from 1995 to 1999.

        Brent Moen was appointed to Senior Vice President and Chief FinancialMarketing Officer in 2011. Hesince July 2012.

Doug Reynolds has served as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller from 2006 to 2011,Chief Information Officer since May 2012.
Carmen Thiede has served as Senior Vice President of Finance from 2002 to 2006, and as Director of Finance from 2000 to 2002.

Corporate Community Involvement:

        Many of the Company's employees volunteer their time to support charitable events for breast cancer research. Proceeds collected from such events are distributed through the Regis Foundation for Breast Cancer Research. The Company's community involvement also includes a major sponsorship role for the Susan G. Komen Twin Cities Race for the Cure. This 5K run and one mile walk is held in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Mother's Day to help fund breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment. Through its community involvement efforts, the Company has helped raise millions of dollars in fundraising for breast cancer research.

Chief Human Resources Officer since October 2013.

Governmental Regulations:

The Company is subject to various federal, state, local and provincial laws affecting its business as well as a variety of regulatory provisions relating to the conduct of its beauty related business, including health and safety.

In the United States, the Company's franchise operations are subject to the Federal Trade Commission's Trade Regulation Rule on Franchising (the FTC Rule) and by state laws and administrative regulations that regulate various aspects of franchise operations and sales. The Company's franchises are offered to franchisees by means of an offering circular/disclosure document containing specified disclosures in accordance with the FTC Rule and the laws and regulations of certain states. The Company has registered its offering of franchises with the regulatory authorities of those states in which it offers franchises and in which such registration is required. State laws that regulate the franchisor-franchisee relationship presently exist in a substantial number of states and, in certain cases, apply substantive standards to this relationship. Such laws may, for example, require that the franchisor deal with the franchisee in good faith, may prohibit interference with the right of free association among franchisees and may limit termination of franchisees without payment of reasonable compensation. The Company believes that the current trend is for government regulation of franchising to increase over time. However, such laws have not had, and the Company does not expect such laws to have, a significant effect on the Company's operations.

In Canada, the Company's franchise operations are subject to bothfranchise laws and regulations in the provinces of Ontario, Alberta, Franchise ActManitoba, New Brunswick and the Ontario Franchise Act.Prince Edward Island. The offering of franchises in Canada occurs by way of a disclosure document, which contains certain disclosures required by the Ontarioapplicable provincial laws. The provincial franchise laws and Alberta Franchise Acts. Both the Ontario and Alberta Franchise Actsregulations primarily focus on disclosure requirements, although each requires certain relationship requirements such as a duty of fair dealing and the right of franchisees to associate and organize with other franchisees.

        Governmental regulations surrounding franchise operations in Europe are similar to those in the United States.

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The Company maintains an ownership interest in EEG. Beauty schools derive a significant portion of their revenue from student financial assistance originating from the U.SU.S. Department of Education's Title IV Higher Education Act of 1965. For the students to receive financial assistance at the school, the beauty schools must maintain eligibility requirements established by the U.SU.S. Department of Education.


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Financial Information about Foreign and North American Operations

Financial information about foreign and North American markets is incorporated herein by reference to Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Part II, Item 7 and segment information in Note 1614 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

Available Information

The Company is subject to the informational requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act). The Company therefore files periodic reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Such reports may be obtained by visiting the Public Reference Room of the SEC at 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549, or by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. In addition, the SEC maintains an internet site (http://www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically.information.

Financial and other information can be accessed in the Investor Information section of the Company's website atwww.regiscorp.com. The Company makes available, free of charge, copies of its annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after filing such material electronically or otherwise furnishing it to the SEC.


Item 1A.    Risk Factors

Changes

The significant initiatives we have implemented and recent changes in our management and organizational structure may continue to adversely impact our operating results.
During fiscal year 2013, the general economic environment may impactCompany began executing upon a number of significant foundational initiatives to support and focus on its business strategies to return the Company to sustainable long-term growth and profitability. The Company has since rolled out new POS systems and salon workstations in all of its North American salons, restructured the Company’s North American field organization, standardized plan-o-grams and simplified its retail product assortments, and enhanced its asset protection capabilities. In addition, the Company’s management engaged in a strategic review of non-core assets to focus on our core business of operating beauty salons, improving long-term profitability and maximizing shareholder value.
These initiatives correspond with changes in our executive management team over the last two years. These changes have driven change in our business and our mid-level leadership, which will take time to produce consistent results. In addition, now that our new executive management team is substantially in place, it could be disruptive to our business if one of our executive management members left the Company with little notice.
During fiscal year 2014, our operating results were negatively impacted as a result of operations.

        Changesthe foundational changes the Company implemented in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013. During the twelve months ended June 30, 2014, our same-store sales declined 4.8% from the comparable prior period. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, we recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $34.9 million associated with the Regis salon concept, non-cash long-lived asset impairment charges of $18.3 million and $84.4 million of non-cash charges to establish a valuation allowance against the United States Canadian,(U.S.) and United Kingdom Asian and other European economies have an impact on our business. General economic factors that(U.K.) deferred tax assets. If we are beyond our control, such as interest rates, recession, inflation, deflation, tax rates and policy, energy costs, unemploymentunable to reverse these trends and other matters that influence consumer confidenceeffectively execute upon our foundational initiatives, our financial results may continue to be negatively affected and spending,we may impact our business. In particular, visitation patternsbe required to take future impairment charges. Such impairments could be material to our salonsconsolidated balance sheet and hair restoration centers can be adversely impacted by increases in unemployment rates and decreases in discretionary income levels.

results of operations.

If we continue to have negative same-store sales our business and results of operations may be affected.

Our success depends, in part, upon our ability to improve sales, as well as both gross marginscost of service and product and operating margins. Comparable same-store sales are affected by average ticket and same-store customerguest visits. A variety of factors affect same-store customerguest visits, including the guest experience, fashion trends, competition, current economic conditions, changes in our product assortment, the successeffectiveness of marketing programs and weather conditions. These factors may cause our comparable same-store sales results to differ materially from prior periods and from our expectations. Our comparable same-store sales results for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011fiscal year 2014 declined 1.7 percent4.8% compared to the twelve months ended June 30, 2010. We impaired $74.1 million of goodwill associated with our Promenade salon concept during fiscal year 2011. We impaired $35.3 million of goodwill associated with our Regis salon concept during fiscal year 2010. We also impaired $41.7 million of goodwill associated with our salon concepts in the United Kingdom during fiscal year 2009.2013. If negative same-store sales continue and we are unable to offset the impact with operational savings, our financial results may be further affected. Weaffected and we may be required to take additional impairment charges and to impair certain long-lived assets and goodwill and suchcharges. Such impairments could be material to our consolidated balance sheet and results of operations. The concepts that have the highest likelihoodDuring fiscal years 2014 and 2012, we recorded goodwill impairment charges of impairment are Promenade, Regis,$34.9 and Hair Restoration Centers.

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associated with our Regis salon concept. During fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, we recorded fixed asset impairment charges of $18.3, $8.2 and $6.6 million, respectively.
Our business is based on the success of our salons which is driven by the success of our stylists. It is important for us to attract, train and retain talented stylists.
Guest loyalty is highly dependent upon the stylist who is providing services to our guests. Our main objective is to have our guests leave feeling satisfied and wanting to return. To ensure our guests are unablereceiving the best possible care, we need to improvefocus on attracting, training and retaining highly qualified stylists. To continue to be successful in the future we will need to continue to offer competitive wages, benefits and education and training programs to attract and retain talented stylists. Any shortcomings by stylists or the training and guidance they receive, particularly an issue affecting the quality of the guest service experience or compliance with safety and health regulations, may be attributed to the Company as a whole, thus damaging our comparable same-store sales on a long-term basis or offsetreputation and brand equity and potentially affecting our results of operations.
Changes in regulatory and statutory laws, such as increases in the impact with operational savings,minimum wage and changes that make collective bargaining easier, may result in increased costs to our business.
With 9,674 locations and approximately 49,000 employees worldwide, our financial results can be adversely impacted by regulatory or statutory changes in laws. Due to the number of people we employ, laws that increase minimum wage rates, employment taxes or increase costs to provide employee benefits may result in additional costs to our Company.
A number of states and cities in which we do business have recently increased or are considering increasing the minimum wage, with increases generally phased over several years depending upon the size of the employer. Minimum wage rate increases could significantly increase our costs, and our ability to offset increases in minimum wage rates through price increases is limited. In addition, changes in labor laws could increase the likelihood of some or all of our employees being subjected to greater organized labor influence. If a significant portion of our employees were to become unionized, it could have an adverse effect on our business and financial results.
Increases in the minimum wage and unionization could also have an adverse effort on the performance of our franchisees, especially if our franchisees are treated as a "joint employer" with us by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) or as a large employer under minimum wage statues because of their affiliation with us. With respect to the NLRB, it is anticipated that its current standard for joint employer relationships may become more lenient and, as such,we may face an increased risk of being alleged to be a joint employer with our franchisees. In addition, we must comply with state employment laws, including the California Labor Code, which has stringent requirements and penalties for non-compliance.
We are also subject to the federal laws and regulations affecting public companies and governing the franchisor-franchisee relationship, among others. Compliance with new, complex and changing laws may cause our expenses to increase. In addition, any non-compliance with laws or regulations could result in penalties, fines, product recalls and enforcement actions or otherwise restrict our ability to market certain products, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Changes to healthcare laws in the U.S. may increase the number of employees who participate in our healthcare plans, which may significantly increase our healthcare costs and negatively impact our operating results.
We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage to eligible employees in the United States. Historically, a majority of our eligible employees do not participate in our healthcare plans. Due to recent changes to healthcare laws in the United States pursuant to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), it is possible that enrollment in the Company’s healthcare plans may increase as a result of provisions regarding automatic enrollment of new eligible employees. Furthermore, potential fees and or penalties may be assessed as a result of individuals either not being offered healthcare coverage within a limited timeframe or if coverage offered does not meet minimum care and affordability standards. An increase in the number of employees who elect to participate in our healthcare plans or if the Company fails to comply with one or more provisions of ACA may significantly increase our healthcare-related costs and negatively impact our operating results.
If we fail to protect the security of sensitive information about our guests, employees, vendors or company, we could be subject to negative publicity, costly government enforcement actions or private litigation and our reputation could suffer.
The nature of our business involves processing, transmission and storage of personal information about our guests as well as employees, vendors and our Company. Cyber-attacks designed to gain access to sensitive information by breaching mission critical systems of large organizations are constantly evolving, and high profile electronic security breaches leading to unauthorized release of sensitive guest information have occurred recently at a number of large U.S. companies. Our efforts to protect sensitive guest and employee information may not be successful in preventing a breach in our systems. As a result of a breach in our systems, our guests could lose confidence in our ability to protect their personal information, which could cause

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them to stop visiting our salons altogether. Such events could lead to lost future sales and adversely affect our results of operations. In addition, as the regulatory environment relating to retailers and other companies' obligation to protect sensitive data becomes stricter, a material failure on our part to comply with applicable regulations could subject us to fines or other regulatory sanctions and potentially to lawsuits. These laws are changing rapidly and vary between jurisdictions. In addition, while our franchisees are independently responsible for data security at franchised locations, a breach of guest or vendor data at a franchised location could also negatively affect public perception of our brands.
We rely heavily on our management information systems. If our systems fail to perform adequately or if we experience an interruption in their operation, our results of operations may be affected. Furthermore, continued declines in same-store
The efficient operation of our business is dependent on our management information systems. We rely heavily on our management information systems to collect daily sales information and guest demographics, generate payroll information, monitor salon performance, may cause usmanage salon staffing and payroll costs, inventory control and other functions. Certain of our management information systems are developed and maintained by external vendors, including our POS system. The failure of our management information systems to be in defaultperform as we anticipate, or to meet the continuously evolving needs of certain covenants in our financing arrangements.

Failure to control costbusiness, could disrupt our business and may adversely affect our operating results.

Failure to control costs may adversely affect our operating results.
We must continue to control our expense structure. Failure to manage our cost of product, labor and benefit rates, advertising and marketing expenses, operating lease costs, other store expenses or indirect spending could delay or prevent us from achieving increased profitability or otherwise adversely affect our operating results.

Changes in

We rely on external vendors.
We rely on various external vendors for products and services critical to our operations. Our dependence on vendors exposes us to reputational, financial, and compliance risk. Our vendors are also responsible for the security of certain Company data. In the event that one of our key relationships may adversely affect our operating results.

        We maintain key relationships with certain companies, including Walmart. Termination or modification of any of these relationships, including Walmart, could significantly reduce our revenues and have a material and adverse impact on our business, our operating results and our abilityvendors becomes unable to grow.

Changes in fashion trends may impact our revenue.

        Changes in consumer tastes and fashion trends can have an impact on our financial performance. For example, trends in wearing longer hair may reduce the number of visits to, and therefore, sales at our salons.

Changes in regulatory and statutory laws may result in increased costs to our business.

        With approximately 12,700 locations and 55,000 employees worldwide, our financial results can be adversely impacted by regulatory or statutory changes in laws. Due to the number of people we employ, laws that increase minimum wage rates or increase costscontinue to provide employee benefits may result in additional costs to our company. Compliance with new, complexproducts and changing laws may cause our expenses to increase. In addition, any non-compliance with these laws could result in fines, product recalls and enforcement actionsservices, or otherwise restrict our ability to market certain products, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Wetheir systems fail or are also subject to laws that affect the franchisor-franchisee relationship.

If we are not able to successfully compete in our business segments, our financial results may be affected.

        Competition on a market by market basis remains strong. Therefore, our ability to raise prices in certain markets can be adversely impacted by this competition. If we are not able to raise prices, our ability to grow same-store sales and increase our revenue and earnings may be impaired.

If our joint ventures are unsuccessful our financial results may be affected.

        We have entered into joint venture arrangements with other companies in the hair salon and beauty school businesses in order to maintain and expand our operations in the United States, Asia and continental Europe. If our joint venture partners are unwilling or unable to devote their financial resources or marketing and operational capabilities to our joint venture businesses, or if any of our joint ventures are terminated,compromised, we may not be able to realize anticipated revenuessuffer operational difficulties and profits in the countries where our joint ventures operate and our business could be materially adversely affected. If our joint venture arrangements are not successful, we may have a limited ability to terminate or modify these arrangements. If any of our joint ventures are terminated, there can be no assurance that we will be able to attract new joint venture partners to continue the activities of the terminated joint venture or to operate independently in the countries in which the terminated joint venture conducted business.

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        During fiscal year 2011, we recorded an impairment of $9.2 million related to our investment in MY Style. During fiscal year 2009, we recorded impairments of $25.7 million and $7.8 million ($4.8 million net of tax) related to our investment in Provalliance and investment in and loans to Intelligent Nutrients, LLC, respectively. Due to economic and other factors, we may be required to take additional impairment charges related to our investments and such impairments could be material to our consolidated balance sheet and results of operations. In addition, our joint venture partners may be required to take impairment charges related to long-lived assets and goodwill, and our share of such impairment charges could be material to our consolidated balance sheet and results of operations. Our share of our investment's goodwill balances as of June 30, 2011 is $102.1 million.

We are subject to default risk on our accounts and notes receivable.

        We have outstanding accounts and notes receivable subject to collectability. If the counterparties are unable to repay the amounts due or if payment becomes unlikely our results of operations would be adversely affected. For example, during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011 the Company recorded a $31.2 million valuation reserve on the note receivable from the purchaser of Trade Secret to reflect the net realizable value.

Changes in manufacturers' choice of distribution channels may negatively affect our revenues.

The retail products that we sell are licensed to be carried exclusively by professional salons. The products we purchase for sale in our salons are purchased pursuant to purchase orders, as opposed to long-term contracts and generally can be terminated by the producer without much advance notice. Should the variousour product manufacturers decide to utilize other distribution channels, such as large discount retailers, it could negatively impact product sales revenue. In addition as e-commerce evolves and expands, our product sales could negatively be impacted if we are unable to sell retail products in a similar fashion.
If we fail to comply with any of the covenants in our financing arrangements, we may not be able to access our existing revolving credit facility, and we may face an accelerated obligation to repay our indebtedness.
We have several financing arrangements that contain financial and other covenants. If we fail to comply with any of the covenants, it may cause a default under one or more of our financing arrangements, which could limit our ability to obtain additional financing under our existing credit facility, require us to pay higher levels of interest or accelerate our obligations to repay our indebtedness.
Our continued success depends in part on the success of our franchisees, who operate independently.
As of June 30, 2014, approximately 23% of our salons are franchised locations. We derive revenues associated with our franchised locations from royalties, service fees and product sales to franchised locations. Our financial results are therefore dependent in part upon the operational and financial success of our franchisees. As we increase our focus on our franchise business, our dependence on our franchisees grows.
We have limited control over how our franchisees’ businesses are run. Though we have established operational standards and guidelines, they own, operate and oversee the daily operations of their salon locations. If franchisees do not successfully operate their salons in compliance with our standards, our brand reputation and image could be harmed and our financial results could be affected.
In addition, our franchises are subject to the same general economic risks as our Company, and their results are influenced by competition, market trends, and disruptions in their markets due to severe weather and other external events. They may also be limited in their ability to open new locations by an inability to secure adequate financing, especially since many of them are small businesses with much more limited access to financing than our Company, or by the limited supply of favorable real estate for new salon locations. A deterioration in the financial results of our franchisees, or a failure of our

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franchisees to renew their franchise agreements, could adversely affect our operating results through decreased royalty payments, fees and product revenues.   
If we are not able to successfully compete in our business markets, our financial results may be affected.
Competition on a market by market basis remains challenging as many smaller chain competitors are franchise systems with local operating strength in certain markets. Therefore, our ability to attract guests, raise prices and secure suitable locations in certain markets can be adversely impacted by this competition. If we are not able to successfully compete, our ability to grow same-store sales and increase our revenue earned from product sales.

and earnings may be impaired.

Changes in the general economic environment may impact our business and results of operations.
Changes to the U.S., Canadian and United Kingdom economies have an impact on our business. General economic factors that are beyond our control, such as interest rates, exchange rates, recession, inflation, deflation, tax rates and policy, energy costs, unemployment trends, extreme weather patterns, other casualty events and other matters that influence consumer confidence and spending, may impact our business. In particular, visitation patterns to our salons can be adversely impacted by increases in unemployment rates and decreases in discretionary income levels.
Failure to simplify and standardize our operating processes across our brands could have a negative impact on our financial results.
Standardization of operating processes across our brands, marketing and products will enable us to simplify our operating model and decrease our costs. Failure to do so could adversely impact our ability to grow revenue and realize further efficiencies within our results of operations.
Changes in our key relationships may adversely affect our operating results.
We maintain key relationships with certain companies, including Walmart. In particular, we have 2,700 SmartStyle/Cost Cutters salons within Walmart locations, including 88 salons opened during fiscal year 2014. The continued operation and growth of this business is dependent on our relationship with Walmart. In addition, our company-owned locations are concentrated with leases with certain major regional and national landlords. Termination or modification of any of these relationships could significantly reduce our revenues and have a material and adverse impact on our business, our operating results and our ability to grow.
If our investment with Empire Education Group is unsuccessful, our financial results may be affected.
We have a joint venture arrangement with Empire Education Group (EEG), an operator of accredited cosmetology schools. If EEG is unwilling or unable to devote their financial resources or marketing and operational capabilities to our joint venture, or if our joint venture is terminated, we may not be able to realize anticipated profits and our business could be materially adversely affected. In addition, regulatory changes in the for-profit secondary educational market have had negative business impacts including declines in enrollment, revenues and profitability. If our joint venture arrangement with EEG is not successful, we may have a limited ability to terminate or modify this arrangement. If our joint venture with EEG is terminated, there can be no assurance that we will be able to attract new joint venture partners to continue the activities or to operate that business independently.
During fiscal years 2013 and 2012, we recorded noncash impairments of $17.9 and $19.4 million, respectively, related to our investment in EEG. Due to economic, regulatory and other factors, including declines in enrollment, revenue and profitability in the for-profit secondary educational market, we may be required to take additional noncash impairment charges related to our investments and such noncash impairments could be material to our consolidated balance sheet and results of operations. During fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012, we recorded our share of pre-tax noncash impairment charges recorded by EEG for goodwill and fixed and intangible assets of $21.2, $2.1 and $8.9 million, respectively. EEG may be required to take additional noncash impairment charges related to long-lived assets and goodwill or establish valuation allowances against certain of its deferred tax assets and our share of such noncash impairment charges or valuation allowances could be material to our consolidated balance sheet and results of operations. EEG does not have any goodwill recorded as of June 30, 2014. As of June 30, 2014, our share of EEG's deferred tax assets was $7.8 million.
Changes to interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates may impact our results from operations.

Changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates will have an impact on our expected results from operations. Currently,Historically, we managehave managed the risk related to fluctuations in interestthese rates through the use of variablefixed rate debt instruments and other financial instruments.

We rely heavily on

Changes in fashion trends may impact our management information systems. If our systems fail to perform adequately or if we experience an interruption in their operation, our results of operations may be affected.

        The efficient operation of our business is dependent on our management information systems. We rely heavily on our management information systems to collect daily sales information and customer demographics, generate payroll information, monitor salon performance, manage salon staffing and payroll costs, inventory control and other functions. The failure of our management information systems to perform as we anticipate, or to meet the continuously evolving needs of our business, could disrupt our business and may adversely affect our operating results.

        The Company plans to implement a new point-of-sale system in our salons during fiscal year 2012. Failure to effectively implement the point-of-sale system may adversely affect our operating results.

If we fail to protect the security of personal information about our customers, we could be subject to costly government enforcement actions or private litigation and our reputation could suffer.

        The nature of our business involves processing, transmission and storage of personal information about our customers. If we experience a data security breach, we could be exposed to government enforcement actions and private litigation. In addition, our customers could lose confidence in our ability to protect their personal information, which could cause them to stop visiting our salons altogether. Such events could lead to lost future sales and adversely affect our results of operations.

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Certain of the terms

Changes in consumer tastes and provisions of the convertible notes we issued in July 2009 may adversely affectfashion trends can have an impact on our financial condition and operating results and impose other risks.

        In July 2009, we issued $172.5 million aggregate principal amount of our 5.0 percent convertible senior notes due 2014 in a public offering. Certain terms of the notes we issued may adversely affect our financial condition and operating results or impose other risks, such as the following:

    Holders of notes may convert their notes into shares of our common stock, which may dilute the ownership interest of our shareholders,

    If we elect to settle all or a portion of the conversion obligation exercised by holders of the notes through the payment of cash, it could adversely affect our liquidity,

    Holders of notes may require us to purchase their notes upon certain fundamental changes, and any failure by us to purchase the notes in such event would result in an event of default with respect to the notes,

    The fundamental change provisions contained in the notes may delay or prevent a takeover attempt of the Company that might otherwise be beneficial to our investors,

    Recent changes in the accounting method for convertible debt securities that may be settled in cash require us to include both the current period's amortization of the debt discount and the instrument's coupon interest as interest expense, which will decrease our financial results,

    Our ability to pay principal and interest on the notes depends on our future operating performance and any failure by us to make scheduled payments could allow the note holders to declare all outstanding principal and interest to be due and payable, result in termination of other debt commitments and foreclosure proceedings by other lenders, or force us into bankruptcy or liquidation, and

    The debt obligations represented by the notes may limit our ability to obtain additional financing, require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to pay our debt, limit our ability to adjust rapidly to changing market conditions and increase our vulnerability to downtowns in general economic conditions in our business.

performance.

Item 1B.    Unresolved Staff Comments

None.


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Item 2.    Properties

The Company's corporate offices are headquartered in a 270,000170,000 square foot, fourthree building complex in Edina, Minnesota that is owned or leased by the Company.
The Company also operates small offices in Edina, Minnesota; New York, New York; Toronto, Canada; Coventry and London, England; Boca Raton, Florida; and Chattanooga, Tennessee. These offices are occupied under long-term leases.

The Company owns distribution centers located in Chattanooga, Tennessee and Salt Lake City, Utah. The Chattanooga facility currently utilizes 230,000 square feet while the Salt Lake City facility utilizes 210,000 square feet. The Salt Lake City facility maycan be expanded to 290,000 square feet to accommodate future growth.

The Company operates all of its salon locations and hair restoration centers under leases or license agreements. Substantially all of its North American locations in regional malls are operating under leases with an original term of at least ten years. Salons operating within strip centers and Walmart Supercenters have leases with original terms of at least five years, generally with the ability to renew, at the Company's option, for one or more additional five year periods. Salons operating within department stores in Canada and Europe operate under license agreements, while freestanding or shopping center locations in those countries have real property leases comparable to the Company's domesticNorth American locations.

The Company also leases the premises in which certainapproximately 80% of our franchisees operate and has entered into corresponding sublease arrangements with the franchisees. These leases have a five year initial term and one or more five year renewal options. All lease costs are passed through to the franchisees. Remaining franchisees who do not enter into sublease arrangements with the Company negotiate and enter into leases on their own behalf.

None of the Company's salon leases are individually material to the operations of the Company and the Company expects that it will be able to renew its leases on satisfactory terms as they expire.expire or identify and secure other suitable locations. See Note 108 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

Statements.

Item 3.    Legal Proceedings

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

        During fiscal year 2011,

In addition, the Company settledwas a legal claim with thenominal defendant, and nine current and former ownerdirectors and officers of Hair Club for $1.7 million.

        During fiscal year 2010, the Company settled two legalwere named defendants, in a shareholder derivative action in Minnesota state court. The derivative shareholder action alleged that the individual defendants breached their fiduciary duties to the Company in connection with their approval of certain executive compensation arrangements and certain related party transactions. The Board of Directors appointed a Special Litigation Committee to investigate the claims regarding certain customer and employee matters for an aggregate chargeallegations made in the derivative action, and to decide on behalf of $5.2 million plusthe Company whether the claims and allegations should be pursued. In April 2014, the Special Litigation Committee issued a commitment to provide discount coupons. Duringreport and concluded the twelve months endedclaims and allegations should not be pursued, and in June 30, 2011 and 2010, payments aggregating $4.3 million and $0.9 million, respectively, were made.

2014 the Special Litigation Committee filed a motion requesting the court dismiss the shareholder derivative action.

Item 4.    Reserved

Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.

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PART II

Item 5.    Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Repurchase of Equity Securities

(a)
Market Price of and Dividends on the Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters; Performance Graph

Item 5.Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Repurchase of Equity Securities

Regis common stock is listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "RGS."


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The accompanying table sets forth the high and low closing bid quotations for each quarter during fiscal years 20112014 and 20102013 as reported by the New York Stock Exchange (under the symbol "RGS"). The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission, and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.

As of August 12, 2011,2014, Regis shares were owned by approximately 21,00017,000 shareholders based on the number of record holders and an estimate of individual participants in security position listings. The common stock price was $13.59$14.46 per share on August 12, 2011.

2014.

 Fiscal Years

 2011 2010  2014 2013
Fiscal Quarter
 High Low High Low  High Low High Low

1st Quarter

 $19.53 $12.84 $18.46 $11.90  $17.97
 $14.50
 $19.54
 $16.26

2nd Quarter

 21.69 15.58 17.54 14.89  16.15
 13.99
 19.59
 15.79

3rd Quarter

 18.47 16.25 19.02 14.95  14.64
 11.48
 18.69
 16.34

4th Quarter

 19.20 13.83 20.46 15.55  14.20
 12.62
 19.14
 16.04

The Company paid quarterly dividends of $0.06 per share per quarter during eachfiscal year 2013 and the first and second quarters of fiscal year 2014. In December 2013, the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011. The Company paid quarterly dividendsannounced a new capital allocation policy. As a result of $0.04 per share in fiscal years 2010, and during eachthis policy, the Board of the three month periods ended September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2010. The Company expectsDirectors elected to continue payingdiscontinue declaring regular quarterly dividends in the foreseeable future.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in any of our previous filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that might incorporate future filings or this Annual Report, the following performance graph and accompanying data shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any such filings. In addition, they shall not be deemed to be "soliciting material" or "filed" with the SEC.

dividends.

The following graph compares the cumulative total shareholder return on the Company's stock for the last five years with the cumulative total return of the Standard and Poor's 500 Stock Index and the cumulative total return of a peer group index (the Peer Group) constructed by the Company. In addition, the Company has included the Standard and Poor's 400 Midcap Index and the Dow Jones Consumer Services Index in this analysis because the Company believes these two indices provide a comparative correlation to the cumulative total return of an investment in shares of Regis Corporation.

The Peer Group consists of the following companies: Advance Auto Parts, Inc., AutoZone, Inc.Boyd Gaming Corp., Brinker International, Inc., CBRLOuterwall, Inc. (formerly Coinstar, Inc.), Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, DineEquity, Inc., Fossil Group, Inc., DineEquity,Fred's, Inc., Foot Locker,Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., GameStop Corp., H&R Block, Inc., Jack in the Box, Inc., Papa John's International,Panera Bread Co., Penn National Gaming, Inc., PetSmart,Revlon, Inc., RadioShack Corp.Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc., Service Corporation International, The Cheesecake Factory, Inc. and Starbucks Corp.Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc. The Peer Group is a self-constructed peer group of companies that have comparable annual revenues, the customerguest service element is a critical component to the business and a target of moderate customersguests in terms of income and style, excluding apparel companies.


Table The Peer Group is the same group of Contents

companies the Company utilized as its peer group for executive compensation purposes in fiscal years 2014 and 2013. Information regarding executive compensation will be set forth in the 2014 Proxy statement.

The comparison assumes the initial investment of $100 in the Company's Common Stock, the S&P 500 Index, the Peer Group, the S&P 400 Midcap Index and the Dow Jones Consumer Services Index on June 30, 20062009 and thosethat dividends, if any, were reinvested.


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Comparison of 5 Year Cumulative Total Return
Assumes Initial Investment of $100
June 20112014

 June 30,

 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Regis

 $100.00 $107.86 $74.71 $49.90 $45.06 $44.86  $100.00
 $90.29
 $89.85
 $106.87
 $99.03
 $85.58

S & P 500

 100.00 120.59 104.77 77.30 88.46 115.61  100.00
 114.43
 149.55
 157.70
 190.18
 236.98

S & P 400 Midcap

 100.00 118.51 109.81 79.04 98.74 137.63  100.00
 124.93
 174.13
 170.07
 212.90
 266.63

Dow Jones Consumer Service Index

 100.00 116.91 92.34 76.21 93.68 128.99  100.00
 122.92
 169.26
 191.77
 246.31
 301.09

Peer Group

 100.00 108.11 79.68 72.77 93.83 137.32  100.00
 117.07
 210.96
 189.19
 275.21
 329.90

(b)    Share Repurchase Program

In May 2000, the Company's Board of Directors (BOD)(Board) approved a stock repurchase program. Originally, the program authorized up to $50.0 million to be expended for the repurchase of the Company's stock. The BODBoard elected to increase this maximum to $100.0 million in August 2003, to $200.0 million on May 3, 2005 and to $300.0 million on April 26, 2007. The timing and amounts of any repurchases will depend on many factors, including the market price of the common stock and overall market conditions. Historically, repurchases to date have been made primarily to eliminate the dilutive effect of shares issued in conjunction with acquisitions, restricted stock grants and stock option exercises. All repurchased shares become authorized but unissued shares of the Company. This repurchase program has no stated expiration date. As of June 30, 2014, a total accumulated 7.7 million shares have been repurchased for $241.3 million. As of June 30, 2014, $58.7 million remained outstanding under the approved stock repurchase program.

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The Company repurchased the following common stock through its share repurchase program:
  Fiscal Years
  2014 2013 2012
Repurchased shares 
 909,175
 
Average Price (per share) $
 $16.32
 $
Price range (per share) $
 $15.99 - $16.84
 $
Total $
 $14.9 million
 $

Item 6.    Selected Financial Data
Beginning with the period ended September 30, 2012 the Hair Restoration Centers operations were accounted for as discontinued operations. All periods presented reflect the Hair Restoration Centers as discontinued operations.
The following table sets forth selected financial data derived from the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8. The table should be read in conjunction with Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations", and Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data", of this Report on Form 10-K.
  Fiscal Years
  2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
  (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Revenues $1,892,437
 $2,018,713
 $2,122,227
 $2,180,181
 $2,216,648
Operating (loss) income(a) (33,990) 12,326
 (2,167) (14,282) 76,881
(Loss) income from continuing operations(a) (137,080) 4,166
 (51,743) (20,939) 25,728
(Loss) income from continuing operations per diluted share (2.43) 0.07
 (0.91) (0.37) 0.46
Dividends declared, per share 0.12
 0.24
 0.24
 0.20
 0.16
  June 30,
  2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
  (Dollars in thousands)
Total assets, including discontinued operations $1,415,949
 $1,390,492
 $1,571,846
 $1,805,753
 $1,919,572
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, including current portion 293,503
 174,770
 287,674
 313,411
 440,029

(a)The following significant items affected operating (loss) income and (loss) income from continuing operations:

During fiscal year 2014, the Company experienced significant disruption as result of foundational initiatives implemented at the end of fiscal year 2013 to turn around our business. As a result, the Company's financial performance during fiscal year 2014 was negatively impacted. The Company believes these initiatives have laid the foundation for the Company to execute its turnaround and position the Company for long-term growth and profitability. Management's focus continues to be on reversing the negative impact of the disruption caused by these initiatives and expects our business performance to stabilize and improve over time. During fiscal year 2014, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $34.9 million associated with Company's Regis salon concept, fixed asset impairment charges of $18.3 million, $15.9 million, net of tax for the Company's share of goodwill and fixed asset impairment charges recorded by EEG and an $83.9 million valuation allowance against the U.S. and U.K. deferred tax assets.

During fiscal year 2013, the Company made significant investments in strategies to turn around our business and drive improved long-term sustainable growth and profitability. These included investing in stylist hours, rolling out a new a POS system and salon workstations in our North American salons, restructuring our North American Value field organization and standardizing plan-o-grams and eliminating retail products. As a result, during fiscal year 2013, the Company recorded

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$7.4 million in restructuring charges and a $12.6 million inventory write-down. In addition, the Company recognized a net $33.8 million foreign currency translation gain in connection with the sale of Provalliance, recorded net other than temporary impairment charges of $17.9 million associated with the Company's investment in Empire Education Group and incurred a $10.6 million make-whole payment in connection with the prepayment of $89.3 million of senior term notes in June 2013.

During fiscal year 2012, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $67.7 million associated with the Company's Regis salon concept, incremental amortization expense of $16.2 million associated with an adjustment to the useful life of the Company's previously internally developed POS system, $14.4 million for senior management and other restructuring charges, $8.9 million for the Company's share of intangible and fixed asset impairments recorded by Empire Education Group and $36.6 million of other than temporary impairment charges associated with the Company's investments in affiliated companies.

During fiscal year 2011, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $74.1 million associated with the Company's former Promenade salon concept, a $31.2 million valuation reserve related to a note receivable with the purchaser of Trade Secret and $9.2 million of other than temporary impairment charges associated with the Company's investment in MY Style.

During fiscal year 2010, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $35.3 million associated with the Company's Regis salon concept, $18.0 million for make-whole and other fees associated with the repayment of private placement debt and $5.2 million of expense related to the settlement of two legal claims regarding certain guest and employee matters.

Item 7.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is designed to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of our management on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results.
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
Regis Corporation owns, franchises and operates beauty salons. As of June 30, 2014, the Company owned, franchised or held ownership interests in 9,674 locations worldwide. The Company's locations consist of 9,456 company-owned and franchised salons and 218 locations in which we maintain a non-controlling ownership interest of less than 100%. Each of the Company's salon concepts generally offer similar salon products and services and serve the mass market. See discussion within Part I, Item 1.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Beginning with the period ended September 30, 2012, the Hair Restoration Centers reportable segment was accounted for as a discontinued operation. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. All comparable periods reflect Hair Restoration Centers as a discontinued operation. Explanations are primarily for North American Value, unless otherwise noted. Discontinued operations are discussed at the end of this section.
Beginning in fiscal year 2014, costs associated with field leaders, excluding salons within the North American Premium segment, that were previously recorded within General and Administrative expense are now categorized within Cost of Service and Site Operating expense as a result of the field reorganization that took place in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013. Previously, field leaders did not work on the salon floor daily. As reorganized, field leaders now spend most of their time on the salon floor leading and mentoring stylists, and serving guests. As a result, district and senior district leader labor costs are now reported within Cost of Service rather than General and Administrative expenses, and their travel costs are reported within Site Operating expenses rather than General and Administrative expenses.
Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, the Company redefined its operating segments to reflect how the chief operating decision maker evaluates the business subsequent to the restructuring of its North American field organization that took place in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013 and was completed during the second quarter of fiscal year 2014. See Notes 1 and 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Results of Operations
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain information derived from our Consolidated Statement of Operations. The percentages are computed as a percent of total revenues, except as otherwise indicated.
  Fiscal Years
  2014 2013 2012 2014 2013 2012 2014 2013 2012
  (Dollars in millions) % of Total Revenues 
Basis Point
Increase (Decrease)
Service revenues $1,480.1
 $1,563.9
 $1,643.9
 78.2 % 77.5 % 77.5 % 70
 
 (30)
Product revenues 371.5
 415.7
 440.0
 19.6
 20.6
 20.7
 (100) (10) 20
Franchise royalties and fees 40.9
 39.1
 38.3
 2.2
 1.9
 1.8
 30
 10
 10
                   
Cost of service(1) 907.3
 930.7
 941.7
 61.3
 59.5
 57.3
 180
 220
 (10)
Cost of product(2) 187.2
 228.6
 221.6
 50.4
 55.0
 50.4
 (460) 460
 10
Site operating expenses 202.4
 203.9
 207.0
 10.7
 10.1
 9.8
 60
 30
 10
General and administrative 172.8
 226.7
 249.6
 9.1
 11.2
 11.8
 (210) (60) (130)
Rent 322.1
 324.7
 331.8
 17.0
 16.1
 15.6
 90
 50
 30
Depreciation and amortization 99.7
 91.8
 105.0
 5.3
 4.5
 4.9
 80
 (40) 70
Goodwill impairment 34.9
 
 67.7
 1.8
 
 3.2
 180
 (320) (20)
                   
Interest expense 22.3
 37.6
 28.2
 1.2
 1.9
 1.3
 (70) 60
 (30)
Interest income and other, net 2.0
 35.4
 5.1
 0.1
 1.8
 0.2
 (170) 160
 
                   
Income taxes(3) (71.1) 10.0
 4.4
 (130.9) (99.3) 17.5
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
Equity in loss of affiliated companies, net of income taxes (11.6) (16.0) (30.9) (0.6) (0.8) (1.5) 20
 70
 (180)
                   
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes 1.4
 25.0
 (62.4) 0.1
 1.2
 (2.9) (110) 410
 (350)

(1)Computed as a percent of service revenues and excludes depreciation and amortization expense.
(2)Computed as a percent of product revenues and excludes depreciation and amortization expense.
(3)Computed as a percent of (loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliated companies. The income tax (expense) benefit basis point change is noted as not applicable (N/A) as the discussion below is related to the effective income tax rate.

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Consolidated Revenues
Consolidated revenues primarily include revenues of company-owned salons, product and equipment sales to franchisees and franchise royalties and fees. The following tables summarize revenues and same-store sales by concept, as well as the reasons for the percentage change:
  Fiscal Years
  2014 2013 2012
  (Dollars in thousands)
North American Value salons:      
SmartStyle $487,722
 $509,537
 $514,050
Supercuts 343,372
 343,464
 343,764
MasterCuts 127,758
 146,506
 159,627
Other Value 471,231
 516,074
 553,101
Total North American Value salons 1,430,083
 1,515,581
 1,570,542
North American Premium salons 333,858
 373,820
 410,563
International salons 128,496
 129,312
 141,122
Consolidated revenues $1,892,437
 $2,018,713
 $2,122,227
Percent change from prior year (6.3)% (4.9)% (2.7)%
Salon same-store sales decrease(1) (4.8)% (2.4)% (3.5)%

(1)Same-store sales are calculated on a daily basis as the total change in sales for company-owned locations which were open on a specific day of the week during the current period and the corresponding prior period. Quarterly and fiscal year same-store sales are the sum of the same-store sales computed on a daily basis. Locations relocated within a one mile radius are included in same-store sales as they are considered to have been open in the prior period. International same-store sales are calculated in local currencies to remove foreign currency fluctuations from the calculation.
Decreases in consolidated revenues were driven by the following:
 
Fiscal Years
Factor
2014
2013
2012
Same-store sales
(4.8)%
(2.4)%
(3.5)%
Closed salons
(2.6)
(3.3)
(2.3)
New stores and conversions
0.8

1.3

1.3
Other
0.3

(0.5)
1.8


(6.3)%
(4.9)%
(2.7)%
Same-store sales by concept by fiscal year are detailed in the table below:
  Fiscal Years
  2014 2013 2012
SmartStyle (5.4)% (1.1)% (4.3)%
Supercuts 0.5 % (0.7)% (0.3)%
MasterCuts (9.4)% (5.1)% (3.3)%
Other Value (5.4)% (2.8)% (2.7)%
Total North American Value salons (4.5)% (2.0)% (2.9)%
North American Premium salons (6.7)% (3.1)% (4.2)%
International salons (1.5)% (4.3)% (9.1)%
Consolidated same-store sales (4.8)% (2.4)% (3.5)%

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The same-store sales decrease of 4.8% during fiscal year 2014 was due to a 6.1% decrease in guest visits, partly offset by a 1.3% increase in average ticket. We closed 322 and 492 salons (including 63 and 69 franchised salons) during fiscal years 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company constructed (net of relocations) 127 company-owned salons during fiscal year 2014. During fiscal year 2014, we acquired 2 company-owned salons via franchise buybacks. We did not acquire any company-owned locations during fiscal year 2013.
The same-store sales decrease of 2.4% during fiscal year 2013 was due to a 3.0% decrease in guest visits, partly offset by a 0.6% increase in average ticket. We closed 492 and 384 salons (including 69 and 51 franchised salons) during fiscal years 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company constructed (net of relocations) 153 company-owned salons during fiscal year 2013. We did not acquire any company-owned salons during fiscal year 2013 compared to 13 company-owned salons (including 11 franchise buybacks) during fiscal year 2012.
The same-store sales decrease of 3.5% during fiscal year 2012 was due to a 3.4% decrease in guest visits and 0.1% decrease in average ticket. We acquired 13 company-owned salons (including 11 franchise buybacks) during fiscal year 2012 compared to 105 company-owned salons (including 78 franchise buybacks) during fiscal year 2011. The Company constructed (net of relocations) 166 company-owned salons during fiscal year 2012. We closed 384 and 305 salons (including 51 and 60 franchised salons) during fiscal years 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Consolidated revenues are primarily comprised of service and product revenues, as well as franchise royalties and fees. Fluctuations in these three major revenue categories, operating expenses and other income and expense were as follows:
Service Revenues
The $83.8 million decrease in service revenues during fiscal year 2014 was primarily due to the 3.4% decrease in same-store services sales and the closure of 259 company-owned salons. The decrease in same-store services sales was primarily a result of a 4.9% decrease in same-store guest visits, partly offset by a 1.5% increase in average ticket. Partly offsetting the decrease was growth from construction (net of relocations) of 127 company-owned salons during fiscal year 2014.
The $80.0 million decrease in service revenues during fiscal year 2013 was primarily due to the closure of 423 company-owned salons, same-store service sales decreasing 2.0% and the comparable prior period including an additional day from leap year. The decrease in same-store services sales was primarily a result of a 2.3% decrease in same-store guest visits, partly offset by a 0.3% increase in average ticket. Partly offsetting the decrease was growth from construction (net of relocations) of 153 company-owned salons during fiscal year 2013.
The $51.5 million decrease in service revenues during fiscal year 2012 was primarily due the closure of 333 company-owned salons and same-store service sales decreasing 3.7%. The decrease in same-store services sales was primarily a result of a 3.1% decrease in same-store guest visits and a 0.6% decrease in average ticket due to promotional programs designed to generate additional guest visits. Partly offsetting the decrease was growth from construction (net of relocations) of 166 company-owned salons and acquisition of 13 company-owned salons during fiscal year 2012 and the additional day from leap year.
Product Revenues
The $44.3 million decrease in product revenues during fiscal year 2014 was primarily due to same-store product sales decreasing 10.3% and the closure of 259 company-owned salons. This was partly offset by an increase in product sales to franchisees primarily due to increases in franchised locations and product sales from 127 newly constructed company-owned salons (net of relocations) during fiscal year 2014. The decrease in same-store product sales was primarily a result of a 14.7% decrease in same-store guest visits, partly offset by a 4.4% increase in average ticket.
The $24.3 million decrease in product revenues during fiscal year 2013 was primarily due to same-store product sales decreasing 3.9%, the closure of 423 company-owned salons and the comparable prior period including an additional day from leap year, partly offset by an increase in product sales to franchisees primarily due to increases in franchised locations and product sales from 153 newly constructed company-owned salons (net of relocations) during fiscal year 2013. The decrease in same-store product sales was primarily a result of a 6.5% decrease in same-store guest visits, partly offset by a 2.6% increase in average ticket.
The $7.4 million decrease in product revenues during fiscal year 2012 was primarily due to same-store product sales decreasing 2.7%, and the closure of 333 company-owned salons, partly offset by the additional day from leap year and an increase in product sales to franchisees primarily due to increases in franchised locations and product sales from 166 newly constructed company-owned salons (net of relocations) and acquisition of 13 company-owned salons during fiscal year 2012. The decrease in same-store product sales was primarily a result of a 5.3% decrease in same-store guest visits, partly offset by a 2.6% increase in average ticket.

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Royalties and Fees
Total franchised locations open at June 30, 2014 and 2013 were 2,179 and 2,082, respectively. The $1.8 million increase in royalties and fees was due to increased franchised locations during fiscal year 2014 and same-store sales increases at franchised locations.
Total franchised locations open at June 30, 2013 and 2012 were 2,082 and 2,016, respectively. The $0.8 million increase in royalties and fees was due to increased franchised locations during fiscal year 2013 and same-store sales increases at franchised locations.
Total franchised locations open at June 30, 2012 and 2011 were 2,016 and 1,936, respectively. During fiscal year 2012, we purchased a 60.0% ownership interest in a franchise network, consisting of 31 franchised locations. The $1.0 million increase in royalties and fees was also due to same-store sales increases at franchised locations, partly offset by the Company purchasing 11 of our franchised salons during fiscal year 2012.
Cost of Service
The 180 basis point increase in cost of service as a percent of service revenues during fiscal year 2014 was primarily due to the change in expense categorization as a result of the field reorganization that took place during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013. The change in the expense categorization accounted for 140 basis points of the increase for fiscal year 2014. The remaining increase of 40 basis points for fiscal year 2014 was primarily the result of negative leverage from stylist hours caused by a decline in same-store service sales, increased stylists wages and an increase in healthcare costs, partly offset by cost reductions due to the field reorganization and lower levels of bonuses and the lapping of a full commission coupon event that was not repeated this year.
The 220 basis point increase in cost of service as a percent of service revenues during fiscal year 2013 was primarily due to increased labor costs in our North American Value salons, a result of the Company's strategy to increase stylist hours in order to reduce guest wait times and improve the overall guest experience, and the negative leverage this created with same-store service sales declines. The Company made slight improvement during the year in optimizing salon schedules to align with guest traffic. Also contributing to the basis point increase was the Company's decision earlier in the year to compensate stylists on the gross sales amount during certain coupon events and an increase in health insurance expense due to higher claims.
The 10 basis point decrease in cost of service as a percent of service revenues during fiscal year 2012 was due to lower commissions as a result of leveraged pay plans for new stylists and a decrease in salon health insurance costs due to lower claims, partly offset by decreased productivity in our North American Value and Premium salons.
Cost of Product
The 460 basis point decrease in cost of product as a percent of product revenues during fiscal year 2014 was primarily the result of lapping a $12.6 million non-cash impairment charge recorded during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013. Prior year clearance sales in connection with standardizing plan-o-grams and reducing retail product assortments and reduced sales commissions in fiscal year 2014 further contributed to the decrease in cost of product as a percent of product revenues.
The 460 basis point increase in cost of product as a percent of product revenues during fiscal year 2013 was mainly attributed to our inventory simplification program, which standardized retail plan-o-grams, eliminated retail products and consolidated from four own-branded product lines to one. In connection with these activities, the Company sold through clearance approximately $8.0 million of product and liquidated approximately $12.6 million of remaining inventory into non Regis distribution channels within the parameters of existing supply agreements. While negatively impacting cost of product as a percent of product revenues, clearance sales and liquidation of inventories generated higher cash returns than past practices of repackaging and returning products to distribution centers for restocking, disposal or return to vendors. Further impacting cost of product as a percent of product sales were Hurricane Sandy product donations, partly offset by reductions to commissions paid on retail sales.
The 10 basis point increase in cost of product as a percentage of product revenues during fiscal year 2012 was primarily due to increases in freight costs due to higher fuel prices partly offset by a reduction in commissions paid to new employees on retail product sales in our North American Value and Premium salons.
Site Operating Expenses
Site operating expenses decreased $1.6 million during fiscal year 2014. After considering the prior year change in expense categorization as a result of the field reorganization that took place during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013, site operating expense decreased$10.1 million during fiscal year 2014, primarily from cost savings initiatives to lower utilities, janitorial and repairs and maintenance expenses, lower travel expense due to the field reorganization, reduced incentive

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compensation from lower same-store sales and reduced freight and self-insurance expenses. These were partly offset by increased salon connectivity costs to support the Company’s new POS system and salon workstations and increased marketing costs. The change in basis points during fiscal year 2014 was negatively impacted from negative leverage as a result of a decline in same-store sales.
The 30 basis point increase in site operating expenses as a percent of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2013 was primarily due to negative leverage from the decrease in same-store sales. Site operating expenses declined $3.1 million primarily within our North American Value and Premium segments due to a decrease in advertising costs, utilities and janitorial expense, partly offset by increases in salon connectivity costs to support the Company's new POS system and salon workstations and higher salon repairs and maintenance expense.
The 10 basis point increase in site operating expenses as a percent of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2012 was primarily due to negative leverage from the decrease in same-store sales.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expense (G&A) declined $53.9 million, or 210 basis points as a percent of consolidated revenues, during fiscal year 2014. This improvement was primarily due to the change in expense categorization as a result of the field reorganization. The change in expense categorization accounted for $29.6 million of the decrease for fiscal year 2014. The remaining decrease of $24.3 million during fiscal year 2014 was primarily due to reduced levels of incentive compensation in our North American Value and Unallocated Corporate segments, cost savings from various initiatives and the field reorganization, reduced health insurance costs and a favorable deferred compensation adjustment within our Unallocated Corporate segment, partly offset by legal and professional fees. The Company remains focused on simplification to drive further costs efficiencies.
G&A declined $22.9 million, or 60 basis points as a percent of consolidated revenues, during fiscal year 2013. This improvement was primarily due to reductions in salaries and benefits from our corporate reorganization executed in the prior year, certain cost savings initiatives in fiscal year 2013 and reduced levels of incentive pay in fiscal year 2013, partly offset by costs associated with rolling out our new POS system.
The $36.2 million decrease or 130 basis point improvement in G&A costs as a percent of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2012 was the result of lapping a $31.2 million valuation reserve on the note receivable with the purchaser of Trade Secret in fiscal year 2011. Also contributing to the improvement during fiscal year 2012 was a reduction in salaries and other employee benefits as a result of the reduction in Salon Support workforce that occurred in January 2012. Partly offsetting these improvements were incremental costs associated with the Company's senior management restructuring, severance charges and professional fees incurred in connection with the contested proxy and the exploration of alternatives for non-core assets.
Rent
Rent expense decreased by $2.6 million during fiscal year 2014 primarily due to salon closures, mainly within our North American Value and Premium segments. The 90 basis point increase in rent expense as a percent of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2014 was primarily due to negative leverage associated with this fixed cost category.
Rent expense decreased by $7.1 million during fiscal year 2013 primarily due to salon closures, mainly within our North American Value and Premium segments. The 50 basis point increase in rent expense as a percent of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2013 was primarily due to negative leverage associated with this fixed cost category.
The 30 basis point increase in rent expense as a percent of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2012 was primarily due to negative leverage in this fixed cost category due to negative same-store sales, partly offset by favorable common area maintenance adjustments from landlords and salon closures.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense (D&A) increased $8.0 million or 80 basis points as a percent of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2014. This increase was primarily due to increased fixed asset impairment charges recorded in our North American Premium and Value segments, partly offset by declines in depreciation expense as a result of the fixed asset impairment charges recorded during fiscal years 2014 and 2013.
D&A decreased $13.2 million or 40 basis points as a percent of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2013. This decrease was primarily due to our lapping $16.2 million of accelerated amortization associated with the adjustment to the useful life of the Company's previously internally developed POS system. Partly offsetting the 40 basis point improvement was $1.9 million ($1.2 million net of tax or $0.02 per diluted share) of accelerated depreciation expense in the current year

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associated with exiting a leased building in conjunction with consolidating the Company's headquarters and negative leverage from the decrease in same-store sales.
D&A increased $12.8 million or 70 basis points as a percent of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2012. This increase was primarily due to $16.2 million ($10.2 million net of tax or $0.18 per diluted share) of accelerated amortization expense in the current year resulting from the useful life adjustment of the Company's internally developed POS system and negative leverage from the decrease in same-store sales. Partly offsetting the basis point increase was the continuation of a decrease in depreciation expense from the reduction in salon construction beginning in fiscal year 2009 as compared to historical levels prior to fiscal year 2009.
Goodwill Impairment
The Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $34.9 million related to the Regis salon concept during fiscal year 2014. The Company redefined its operating segments during the second quarter of fiscal year 2014. In addition, overall performance trends were down. For these reasons, the Company was required to perform this goodwill assessment in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014. As a result of this non-cash charge, the Company has no further goodwill on its balance sheet associated with the Regis salon concept (North American Premium). The Company remains focused on improving the performance of this business as it stabilizes and turns around the business. See Notes 1 and 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Company did not record a goodwill impairment charge in fiscal year 2013.
The Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $67.7 million related to the Regis salon concept during fiscal year 2012. Due to the continuation of decreased same-store sales, the estimated fair value of the Regis salon operations was less than the carrying value of this concept's net assets, including goodwill. The $67.7 million impairment charge was the excess of the carrying value of goodwill over the implied fair value of goodwill for the Regis salon concept.
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased by $15.3 million during fiscal year 2014 primarily due to a $10.6 million make-whole payment associated with the prepayment of private placement debt in June 2013 and decreased average outstanding debt and related interest rates compared to the prior year.
Interest expense increased by $9.3 million during fiscal year 2013 primarily due to a $10.6 million make-whole payment associated with the prepayment of private placement debt in June 2013, partly offset by decreased debt levels as compared to fiscal year 2012.
The 30 basis point improvement in interest as a percent of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2012 was primarily due to decreased debt levels as compared to fiscal year 2011.
Interest Income and Other, net
Interest income and other, net decreased $33.4 million or 170 basis points as a percent of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2014. This decrease was primarily due to the recognition of a $33.8 million foreign currency translation gain in connection with the sale of Provalliance during fiscal year 2013.
Interest income and other, net increased $30.3 million or 160 basis points as a percent of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2013. This increase was primarily due to the recognition of a $33.8 million foreign currency translation gain in connection with the sale of Provalliance, partly offset by fiscal year 2012 including a favorable legal settlement and the foreign currency impact on the Company's investment in MY Style.
Interest income and other, net as a percent of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2012, was consistent with the comparable prior period as there was a favorable foreign currency impact related to the Company's investment in MY Style and a favorable legal settlement during fiscal year 2012 that were offset by the prior year comparable period including higher fees received for warehousing services provided to the purchaser of Trade Secret.
Income Taxes
During fiscal year 2014, the Company recognized income tax expense of $71.1 million on $54.3 million of loss from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliated companies, for an effective tax rate of (130.9)%. The recorded tax expense and effective tax rate for fiscal year 2014 are higher than would be expected as a result of the $84.4 million non-cash valuation allowance established against the Company's U.S. and U.K. deferred tax assets and the tax effect of the $34.9 million goodwill impairment charge, which was partly non-deductible for tax purposes. Because we have a valuation allowance against most of our deferred tax assets, our effective tax rate will likely fluctuate from quarter-to-quarter. Going

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forward, we expect a component of our income tax rate to include non-cash tax expense relating to tax benefits on certain indefinite-lived assets that we cannot recognize for reporting purposes. This non-cash tax expense will continue as long as we have a valuation allowance in place.
During fiscal year 2013, the Company recognized an income tax benefit of $10.0 million on $10.1 million of income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliated companies, for an effective tax rate of (99.3)%. The larger than expected effective tax rate benefit was because the $33.8 million foreign currency translation gain recognized at the time of the sale of Provalliance was primarily non-taxable, along with a benefit from Work Opportunity Tax Credits.
During fiscal year 2012, the Company recognized an income tax benefit of $4.4 million on $25.3 million of losses from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliated companies, for an effective tax rate of 17.5%. The smaller than expected effective tax rate was primarily because the $67.7 million Regis salon concept goodwill impairment charge was partly non-deductible for tax purposes.
Equity in Loss of Affiliated Companies, Net of Income Taxes
The loss in affiliated companies, net of taxes for fiscal year 2014, was primarily due to the Company recording its portion of EEG's goodwill impairment charge ($12.6 million, net of taxes) and fixed asset impairment charges ($3.3 million, net of taxes), partly offset by the recovery of $3.1 million on previously impaired investments in Yamano. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The loss in affiliated companies, net of taxes for fiscal year 2013 was primarily due to the Company's $17.9 million other than temporary impairment charge recorded on its investment in EEG, partly offset by the Company's share of EEG's net income and a $0.6 million gain on the Provalliance Equity Put that automatically terminated as a result of the sale of the Company's investment in Provalliance. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The loss in affiliated companies, net of taxes for fiscal year 2012 was primarily due to the impairment losses of $17.2 and $19.4 million recorded on our investments in Provalliance and EEG, respectively. In conjunction with entering into a purchase agreement to sell Provalliance, the Company recorded a $37.4 million other than temporary impairment charge on its investment in Provalliance and $20.2 million reduction in the fair value of the Equity Put, resulting in a net impairment charge of $17.2 million. The Company recorded a $19.4 million other than temporary impairment charge for the excess of the carrying value of its investment in EEG over the fair value. The Company also recorded its $8.7 million share of an intangible asset impairment recorded directly by EEG. These impairments recorded during fiscal year 2012 were partly offset by our share of earnings of $9.7 and $4.7 million recorded for our investments in Provalliance and EEG, respectively. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Income from Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes
During fiscal year 2014, the Company recognized a $1.4 million tax benefit from discontinued operations for the release of tax reserves associated with the disposition of our Trade Secret salon concept. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
During fiscal year 2013, the Company recognized $25.0 million of income, net of taxes from discontinued operations, primarily from an after-tax gain of $17.8 million realized upon the sale of Hair Club and $12.6 million of income from Hair Club operations, net of taxes, partly offset by $5.4 million of expense, net of taxes, associated with professional and transaction fees.
During fiscal year 2012, the Company recognized $62.4 million of loss, net of taxes from discontinued operations, primarily from a $61.9 million loss, net of taxes from Hair Club operations, as a result of the $78.4 million goodwill impairment charge, and $1.6 million of expense, net of taxes associated with professional and transaction fees, partly offset by $1.1 million tax benefit related to the release of tax reserves associated with the disposition of our Trade Secret salon concept.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recent accounting pronouncements are discussed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Sources of Liquidity
Funds generated by operating activities, available cash and cash equivalents, and our revolving credit facility are our most significant sources of liquidity. We believe our sources of liquidity will be sufficient to sustain operations and to finance strategic initiatives. We also anticipate having access to long-term financing. However, in the event our liquidity is insufficient

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and we are not able to access long-term financing, we may be required to limit or delay our strategic initiatives. There can be no assurance that we will continue to generate cash flows at or above current levels.
As of June 30, 2014, cash and cash equivalents were $378.6 million, with $349.1, $13.5 and $16.0 million in the U.S., Canada and Europe, respectively.
We have a $400.0 million five-year senior unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks that expires in June 2018. As of June 30, 2014, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the facility and had outstanding standby letters of credit under the facility of $2.2 million, primarily related to its self-insurance program. Accordingly, unused available credit under the facility at June 30, 2014 was $397.8 million. Refer to additional discussion under Financing Arrangements.
Our ability to access our revolving credit facility is subject to our compliance with the terms and conditions of such facility, including a maximum leverage ratio, a minimum fixed charge ratio and other covenants and requirements. At June 30, 2014, we were in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of our credit agreement and senior notes.
Uses of Cash
In December 2013, the Company announced the implementation of a new capital allocation policy. Three key principles underlying this strategy focus on preserving a strong balance sheet and enhancing operating flexibility, preventing unnecessary dilution so the benefits of future value accrue to existing shareholders and deploying capital to the highest and best use by optimizing the tradeoff between risk and after-tax returns. As a result of this strategy, the Company intends to retain excess cash during its ongoing turnaround efforts and focus primarily on growing the number of franchised locations and expanding company-owned locations primarily through its partnership with Walmart.
Cash Flows
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Fiscal year 2014 cash provided by operating activities of $117.4 million increased by $48.3 million compared to the previous fiscal year, primarily as a result of increased cash provided by working capital partly offset by the operating loss. The $75.6 million working capital improvement over the previous year was primarily the result of cash received in fiscal year 2014 for income tax refunds and the collection of weekend credit card receivables outstanding at the end of the previous fiscal year. Fiscal year 2013 working capital included cash used for increased deferred compensation payments and build of the outstanding income tax receivable collected in fiscal year 2014. 
Fiscal year 2013 cash provided by operating activities of $69.1 million declined by $84.6 million compared to the previous fiscal year. Despite higher earnings in the fiscal year 2013, the decrease was attributable to decreases in revenues and increased cost of service and product resulting in changes in working capital. Cash payments of deferred compensation and income taxes also contributed to declines in cash provided by operating activities.
Fiscal year 2012 cash provided by operating activities of $153.7 million declined by $75.5 million compared to the previous fiscal year, $51.8 million of this decrease related to the timing of accruals and a reduction in the amount received for income taxes, as fiscal year 2011 included a tax refund related to the fiscal year 2009 loss on discontinued operations. Cash provided by operating activities was also lower due to a decrease of $6.0 million in dividends received from affiliated companies.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities during fiscal year 2014 of $44.4 million was less than the $165.1 million cash provided in fiscal year 2013. In fiscal year 2014, we used $49.4 million for capital expenditures and received $3.1 million from the recovery of the Company's previously impaired investment in Yamano and the receipt of $2.0 million for the final working capital adjustment on the sale of Hair Club.
Cash provided by investing activities during fiscal year 2013 of $165.1 million was greater than the $90.9 million use of cash in fiscal year 2012. In fiscal year 2013, we received $266.2 million from sales of Hair Club and Provalliance and $26.4 million from EEG related to principal payments on the outstanding note receivable and revolving line of credit. These were partly offset by the Company placing $24.5 million into restricted cash to collateralize its self-insurance program, enabling the Company to reduce fees associated with previously utilized standby letters of credit and increased capital expenditures primarily related to the Company's POS system implementation.
Cash used by investing activities of $90.9 million during fiscal year 2012 was less than fiscal year 2011 of $144.3 million due to the comparable prior period including the acquisition of approximately 17% additional equity interest in Provalliance for

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$57.3 million, a decrease in the amount of cash paid for acquisitions during fiscal year 2012, partly offset by an increase in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2012 for a POS system and new salon construction.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
During fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, cash provided by (used in) financing activities were for net borrowings (repayments) of long-term debt of $111.0, $(118.2) and $(29.7) million, respectively and dividend payments of $6.8, $13.7 and $13.9 million, respectively. During fiscal year 2014, the Company issued $120.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due December 2017. During fiscal year 2013, the Company repurchased $14.9 million of common stock and prepaid $89.3 million in private placement debt.
Financing Arrangements
Financing activities are discussed in Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Derivative activities are discussed in Part II, Item 7A, "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk."
Management believes cash generated from operations and amounts available under existing debt facilities will be sufficient to fund its anticipated capital expenditures and required debt repayments for the foreseeable future. As of June 30, 2014, we have $397.8 million available under our existing revolving credit facility. We were in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of our credit agreement and senior notes as of June 30, 2014.
The Company's financing arrangements consists of the following:
    Interest rate %    
    Fiscal Years June 30,
  Maturity Dates 2014 2013 2014 2013
  (fiscal year)     (Dollars in thousands)
Convertible senior notes(1)(2) 2015 5.0% 5.0% $172,246
 $166,454
Senior term notes 2018 5.75  120,000
 
Revolving credit facility 2018   
 
Equipment and leasehold notes payable 2015 - 2016 4.90 - 8.75 4.90 - 8.75 1,257
 8,316
        293,503
 174,770
Less current portion (1)       (173,501) (173,515)
Long-term portion       $120,002
 $1,255

(1)As of June 30, 2013, the Company included the convertible senior notes within long-term debt, current portion on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as the holders of the senior convertible notes had the option to convert at any time after April 15, 2014.
(2)In July 2014, the Company settled the convertible senior notes with $172.5 million in cash.
In November 2013, the Company issued $120.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.75% unsecured senior notes due December 2017. Net proceeds from the issuance of the Senior Term Notes were $118.1 million. Interest on the Senior Term Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on June 1, 2014. The entire outstanding principal is due at maturity.
The Company has a $400.0 million unsecured five-year revolving credit facility that expires in June 2018 and includes, among other things, a maximum leverage ratio covenant, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant and certain restrictions on liens, liquidity and other indebtedness. The Company may request an increase in revolving credit commitments under the facility of up to $200.0 million under certain circumstances. Events of default under the Credit Agreement include a change of control of the Company.
During June 2013, the Company prepaid $89.3 million of unsecured, fixed rate, senior term notes outstanding under a private shelf agreement.

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Our debt to capitalization ratio, calculated as total debt as a percentage of total debt and shareholders' equity at fiscal year-end, was as follows:
As of June 30, 
Debt to
Capitalization
 
Basis Point
Increase
(Decrease)(1)
2014 28.9% 1,200
2013 16.9
 (750)
2012 24.4
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(1)Represents the basis point change in debt to capitalization as compared to prior fiscal year-end (June 30).
The basis point increase in the debt to capitalization ratio as of June 30, 2014 compared to June 30, 2013 was primarily due to the issuance of the $120.0 million Senior Term Notes, the $34.9 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge for the Regis salon concept, the $84.4 million non-cash valuation allowance established against the United States and United Kingdom deferred tax assets and the $12.6 million (net of tax) charge recorded by the Company for its share of the noncash goodwill impairment charge recorded by EEG.
The basis point improvement in the debt to capitalization ratio as of June 30, 2013 compared to June 30, 2012 was primarily due to the prepayment of $89.3 million in private placement debt.
The basis point increase in the debt to capitalization ratio as of June 30, 2012 compared to June 30, 2011 was primarily due to the decrease in shareholders' equity as a result of the non-cash goodwill impairment charges related to the Regis salon concept and Hair Restoration Centers reporting unit and a $36.6 million net impairment charge associated with our investments in Provalliance and EEG. Partly offsetting the impact of the decrease in shareholders' equity was a decrease in debt levels.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
The following table reflects a summary of obligations and commitments outstanding by payment date as of June 30, 2014:
    Payments due by period 
Contractual Obligations Total 
Within
1 year
 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years 
More than
5 years
 
    (Dollars in thousands)
On-balance sheet:           
Debt obligations $292,246
 $172,246
 $
 $120,000
 $
 
Capital lease obligations 1,257
 1,255
 2
 
 
 
Other long-term liabilities 16,338
 3,242
 3,570
 2,166
 7,360
 
Total on-balance sheet 309,841
 176,743
 3,572
 122,166
 7,360
 
Off-balance sheet(a):           
Operating lease obligations 952,010
 299,067
 411,510
 178,635
 62,798
 
Interest on long-term debt and capital lease obligations 24,705
 7,321
 13,800
 3,584
 
 
Total off-balance sheet 976,715
 306,388
 425,310
 182,219
 62,798
 
Total $1,286,556
 $483,131
 $428,882
 $304,385
 $70,158
 

(a)In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, these obligations are not reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
On-Balance Sheet Obligations
Our long-term obligations are composed primarily of convertible debt and senior term notes. There were no outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facility at June 30, 2014. Interest payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations are estimated based on each debt obligation's agreed upon rate as of June 30, 2014 and scheduled contractual repayments.

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Other long-term liabilities of $16.3 million include $13.0 million related to a Nonqualified Deferred Salary Plan and a salary deferral program of $3.3 million related to established contractual payment obligations under retirement and severance payment agreements for a small number of retired employees.
This table excludes short-term liabilities, other than the current portion of long-term debt, disclosed on our balance sheet as the amounts recorded for these items will be paid in the next year. We have no unconditional purchase obligations. Also excluded from the contractual obligations table are payment estimates associated with employee health and workers' compensation claims for which we are self-insured. The majority of our recorded liability for self-insured employee health and workers' compensation losses represents estimated reserves for incurred claims that have yet to be filed or settled.
The Company has unfunded deferred compensation contracts covering certain management and executive personnel. The deferred compensation contracts are offered to key executives based on their level within the Company. Because we cannot predict the timing or amount of future payments related to these contracts, such amounts were not included in the table above. Related obligations totaled $2.9 and $7.7 million and are included in accrued liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities, respectively, in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 30, 2014. See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
As of June 30, 2014, we have liabilities for uncertain tax positions. We are not able to reasonably estimate the amount by which the liabilities will increase or decrease over time; however, at this time, we do not expect a significant payment related to these obligations within the next fiscal year. During the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2014, the Company paid $9.5 million to the IRS in anticipation of resolution of various issues related to income tax returns for fiscal years 2010 and 2011. See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Operating leases primarily represent long-term obligations for the rental of salons, including leases for company-owned locations, as well as future salon franchisee lease payments of approximately $181.6 million, which are reimbursed to the Company by franchisees, and the guarantee of operating leases of salons operated by the purchaser of Trade Secret with future minimum lease payments of approximately $1.0 million. Regarding franchisee subleases, we generally retain the right to the related salon assets, net of any outstanding obligations, in the event of a default by a franchise owner. Management has not experienced and does not expect any material loss to result from these arrangements.
We are a party to a variety of contractual agreements under which we may be obligated to indemnify the other party for certain matters, which indemnities may be secured by operation of law or otherwise, in the ordinary course of business. These contracts primarily relate to our commercial contracts, operating leases and other real estate contracts, financial agreements, agreements to provide services and agreements to indemnify officers, directors and employees in the performance of their work. While our aggregate indemnification obligation could result in a material liability, we are not aware of any current matter that we expect to result in a material liability.
We do not have other unconditional purchase obligations or significant other commercial commitments such as commitments under lines of credit and standby repurchase obligations or other commercial commitments.
We continue to negotiate and enter into leases and commitments for the acquisition of equipment and leasehold improvements related to future salon locations.
We do not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet financial arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes at June 30, 2014. As such, we are not materially exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in such relationships.
Dividends
We paid dividends of $0.12 per share during fiscal year 2014 and $0.24 per share during fiscal years 2013 and 2012. In December 2013, the Company announced a new capital allocation policy. As a result of this policy, the Board of Directors elected to discontinue declaring regular quarterly dividends.
Share Repurchase Program
In May 2000, the Company's Board of Directors (Board) approved a stock repurchase program. Originally, the program authorized up to $50.0 million to be expended for the repurchase of the Company's stock. The Board elected to increase this maximum to $100.0 million in August 2003, to $200.0 million on May 3, 2005 and to $300.0 million on April 26, 2007. The timing and amounts of any repurchases will depend on many factors, including the market price of the common stock and overall market conditions. Historically, the repurchases to date have been made primarily to eliminate the dilutive effect of shares issued in conjunction with acquisitions, restricted stock grants and stock option exercises. All repurchased shares

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become authorized but unissued shares of the Company. This repurchase program has no stated expiration date. As of June 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009, a total accumulated 6.8 million shares have been repurchased for $226.5 million. As of June 30, 2011, $73.5 million remains to be spent on share repurchases under this program.

The Company did not repurchase any shares during fiscal year 2014 or 2012. The Company repurchased 909,175 shares of its common stock through its share repurchase program during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011.


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CEO and CFO Certifications

        The certifications by our president and chief financial officer required under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, have been filed as exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our CEO's annual certification pursuant to NYSE Corporate Governance Standards Section 303A.12(a) that our CEO was not aware of any violation by the Company of the NYSE's Corporate Governance listing standards was submitted to the NYSE on November 15, 2010.

Item 6.    Selected Financial Data

        Beginning with the period ended December 31, 2008 the operations of Trade Secret concept within the North American reportable segment were accounted for as discontinued operations. All periods presented will reflect Trade Secret as a discontinued operation. The following discussion of results of operations will reflect results from continuing operations. Discontinued operations will be discussed at the end of this section.

        The following table sets forth, in thousands (except per share data), for the periods indicated, selected financial data derived from the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8.

 
 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 

Revenues(a)

 $2,325,869 $2,358,434 $2,429,787 $2,481,391 $2,373,338 

Operating income(b)

  3,948  97,218  109,073  173,340  141,506 

(Loss) income from continuing operations(c)

  (8,905) 39,579  6,970  83,901  67,739 

(Loss) income from continuing operations per diluted share(c)

  (0.16) 0.71  0.16  1.92  1.48 

Total assets

  1,805,753  1,919,572  1,892,486  2,235,871  2,132,114 

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, including current portion

  313,411  440,029  634,307  764,747  709,231 

Dividends declared

 $0.20 $0.16 $0.16 $0.16 $0.16 

(a)
Revenues from salons, schools or hair restorations centers acquired each year were $25.6, $17.8, $82.1, $110.0, and $105.1 million during fiscal years 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, and 2007, respectively. Revenues from the 51 accredited cosmetology schools contributed to Empire Education Group, Inc. on August 1, 2007 were $5.6, and $68.5 million in fiscal years 2008 and 2007, respectively. Revenues from the deconsolidated European franchise salon operations were $36.2 and $57.0 million in fiscal years 2008 and 2007, respectively.

(b)
The following significant items affected operating income:
    During fiscal year 2011, the Company recorded a $31.2 million valuation reserve related to the note receivable with the purchaser of Trade Secret.

    An impairment charge of $74.1 million associated with the Company's Promenade salon concept was recorded in fiscal year 2011. An impairment charge of $35.3 million associated with the Company's Regis salon concept was recorded in fiscal year 2010. An impairment charge of $41.7 million associated with the Company's United Kingdom salon division was recorded in fiscal year 2009. An impairment charge of $23.0 million associated with the Company's accredited cosmetology schools was recorded in fiscal year 2007.

    Loss development was recorded in fiscal years 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, and 2007 related to a change in estimate of the Company's self insurance accruals, primarily prior years' workers' compensation claims reserves. Site operating expenses increased by $1.4 million, and decreased

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      by $1.7, $9.9, $6.9, and $10.0 million in fiscal years 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, and 2007, respectively, as a result in the change in estimate.

    Expenses of $6.7, $6.4, $10.2, $6.1, and $5.1 million related to the impairment of property and equipment at underperforming locations were recorded during fiscal years 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, and 2007, respectively.

    Charges of $2.1 and $5.7 million were recorded in fiscal years 2010 and 2009, respectively associated with disposal charges and lease termination fees related to the closure of salons other than in the normal course of business.

    During fiscal year 2011, the Company settled a legal claim with the former owner of Hair Club2013 for $1.7$14.9 million. Fiscal year 2010 included a $5.2 million charge related to the settlement of two legal claims regarding certain customer and employee matters.

    Operating loss from the 51 accredited cosmetology schools contributed to Empire Education Group, Inc. on August 1, 2007 was $0.3 and $18.6 million in fiscal years 2008 and 2007, respectively. Operating income from the deconsolidated European franchise salon operations was $5.1 and $7.5 million in fiscal years 2008 and 2007, respectively.

(c)
The following significant items affected (loss) income from continuing operations and (loss) income from continuing operations per diluted share:

Upon the March 2011 acquisition of the approximately 17 percent additional ownership interest in Provalliance, the Company recognized a net gain of approximately $2.4 million representing the settlement of a portion of the company's equity put liability and additional ownership of the Frank Provost Group in Provalliance.

During fiscal year 2011, the Company recorded an $9.2 million other than temporary impairment on its investment in preferred shares of Yamano and premium paid at the time of it initial investment in MY Style. Impairment charges of $25.7 and $7.8 million associated with the Company's investment in Provalliance and for the full carrying value of our investment in and loans to Intelligent Nutrients, LLC were recorded in fiscal year 2009.

Fiscal year 2010 includes interest expense of $18.0 million related to make-whole payments and other fees associated with the repayment of private placement debt.

An income tax charge of approximately $3.8 million was recorded during fiscal year 2009 associated with an adjustment to correct our prior year deferred income tax balances. An income tax charge of approximately $3.0 million of which $1.3 million was recorded through income tax expense and $1.7 million was recorded through other comprehensive income during fiscal year 2008 was associated with repatriating approximately $30.0 million of cash previously considered to be indefinitely reinvested outside of the United States.

Item 7.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

        Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is designed to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of our management on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results. Our MD&A is presented in five sections:

    Management's Overview

    Critical Accounting Policies

    Overview of Fiscal Year 2011 Results

    Results of Operations

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    Liquidity and Capital Resources

MANAGEMENT'S OVERVIEW

        Regis Corporation (RGS) owns or franchises beauty salons and hair restoration centers. As of June 30, 2011, we owned, franchised or held ownership interests in approximately 12,700 worldwide locations. Our locations consisted2014, a total accumulated 7.7 million shares have been repurchased for $241.3 million. As of 9,819 system wide North American and International salons, 96 hair restoration centers, and 2,786 locations in which we maintain an ownership interest less than 100 percent. Our salon concepts offer generally similar products and services and serve mass market consumers. Our salon operations are organized to be managed based on geographical location. Our North American salon operations include 9,419 salons, including 1,936 franchise salons, operating in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico primarilyJune 30, 2014, $58.7 million remained outstanding under the trade names of Regis Salons, MasterCuts, SmartStyle, Supercuts and Cost Cutters. Our international salon operations include 400 salons located in Europe, primarily in the United Kingdom. Hair Club for Men and Women includes 96 North American locations, including 29 franchise locations. During fiscal year 2011, we had approximately 55,000 corporate employees worldwide.

        Our fiscal year 2012 growth strategy is focused on increasing customer visits. We plan to execute our strategy through four focus areas of putting customers and stylists first, leveraging the power of our salon brands, technology and connectivity, and delivering improved financial performance. Initiatives of these four focus areas include:

    Putting customers and stylists first through improving both the experience for the person in the chair and behind the chair. The Company will work on attracting, developing and retaining the best stylists through orientation programs, training and development and rewards and recognition.

    Leveraging the power of our salon brands through focusing on the best brands within the best markets, enhanced focus and alignment and aggressive strategies including discounting.

    Using technology and connectivity, including internet in the salons, to enhance effectiveness of field management and improve customer satisfaction and retention.

    Delivering improved financial performance through undertaking cost savings initiatives in the range of $20.0 to $30.0 million with examples including renegotiated interest rates and a planned reduction in travel costs.

Salon Business

        The strength of our salon business is in the fundamental similarity and broad appeal of our salon concepts that allow flexibility and multiple salon concept placements in shopping centers and neighborhoods. Each concept generally targets the middle market customer, however, each attracts a different demographic. We believe there are growth opportunities in all of our salon concepts. When commercial opportunities arise, we anticipate testing and developing new salon concepts to complement our existing concepts.

        We execute our salon growth strategy by focusing on real estate. Our salon real estate strategy is to add new units in convenient locations with good visibility and customer traffic, as well as appropriate trade demographics. Our various salon and product concepts operate in a wide range of retailing environments, including regional shopping malls, strip centers and Walmart Supercenters. We believe that the availability of real estate will augment our ability to achieve the aforementioned long-term growth objectives. In fiscal 2012, our outlook for constructed salons is approximately 285 units. In fiscal year 2012, capital expenditures and acquisitions are expected to be approximately $95.0 and $25.0 million, respectively.

approved stock repurchase program.

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        Organic salon revenue is achieved through the combination of new salon construction and salon same-store sales results. Once customer visitations stabilize, we expect we will continue with our historical trend of building several hundred company-owned salons. We anticipate our franchisees will open approximately 100 to 120 salons in fiscal year 2012. Older, unprofitable salons will be closed or relocated. Our long-term outlook for our salon business is annual consolidated low single digit same-store sales increases. We project our annual fiscal year 2012 consolidated same-store sales to be in a range of negative 1.0 percent to positive 1.0 percent.

        Historically, our salon acquisitions have varied in size from as small as one salon to over one thousand salons. The median acquisition size is approximately ten salons. From fiscal year 1994 to fiscal year 2011, we acquired 8,050 salons, net of franchise buybacks. Once customer visitations normalize, we anticipate adding several hundred company-owned salons each year from acquisitions. Some of these acquisitions may include buying salons from our franchisees.

Hair Restoration Business

        In December 2004, we acquired Hair Club for Men and Women. Hair Club for Men and Women is a provider of hair loss solutions with an estimated five percent share of the $4 billion domestic market. This industry is comprised of numerous locations domestically and is highly fragmented. As a result, we believe there is an opportunity to consolidate this industry through acquisition. Expanding the hair loss business organically and through acquisition would allow us to add incremental revenue which is neither dependent upon, nor dilutive to, our existing salon businesses.

        Our organic growth plans for the hair restoration business include the construction of a modest number of new locations in untapped markets domestically and internationally. However, the success of our hair restoration business is not dependent on the same real estate criteria used for salon expansion. In an effort to provide confidentiality for our customers, our hair restoration centers operate primarily in professional or medical office buildings. Further, the hair restoration business is more marketing intensive. As a result, organic growth at our hair restoration centers will be dependent on successfully generating new leads and converting them into hair restoration customers. Our growth expectations for our hair restoration business are not dependent on referral business from, or cross marketing with, our hair salon business, but these concepts continue to be evaluated closely for additional growth opportunities.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements, we are required to make various judgments, estimates and assumptions that could have a significant impact on the results reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements. We base these estimates on historical experience and other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Estimates are considered to be critical if they meet both of the following criteria: (1) the estimate requires assumptions about material matters that are uncertain at the time the accounting estimates are made, and (2) other materially different estimates could have been reasonably made or material changes in the estimates are reasonably likely to occur from period to period. Changes in these estimates could have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Our significant accounting policies can be found in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.Statements. We believe the following accounting policies are most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial condition and results of operations.


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InvestmentInvestments In and Loans to Affiliates

The Company has equity investments in securities of certain privately held entities. The Company accounts for these investments under the equity or cost method of accounting. The Company also has loan receivables from certain of these entities. Investments accounted for under the equity method are recorded at the amount of the Company's investment and adjusted each period for the Company's share of the investee's income or loss. Investments are reviewed for changes in circumstance or the occurrence of events that suggest the Company's investment may not be recoverable.
During fiscal year 2011, weyears 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded an impairmentnoncash impairments of $9.2$17.9 and $19.4 million, respectively, related to ourits investment in MY Style. DuringEEG. Due to economic, regulatory and other factors, including declines in enrollment, revenue and profitability in the for-profit secondary educational market, the Company may be required to take additional noncash impairment charges related to its investments and such noncash impairments could be material to its consolidated balance sheet and results of operations. Based on EEG's annual goodwill impairment assessment during fiscal year 2009, we recorded2014, the Company's portion of EEG's estimated fair value exceeds carrying value of its investment by approximately 10 percent. Any meaningful underperformance against plan or reduced outlook by EEG, changes to the carrying value of EEG or further erosion in valuations of the for-profit secondary educational market could lead to other than temporary impairments of $25.7 and $7.8 million ($4.8 million net of tax) related to our investment in Provalliance and investment in and loans to Intelligent Nutrients, LLC, respectively.

Note Receivables, Net

        The note receivable balances within the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet primarily include a note receivable with the purchaser of Trade Secret and a note receivable related to the Company's investment in MY Style. The balances are presented net of aEEG. In addition, EEG may be required to record noncash impairment charges related to long-lived assets or establish valuation reserve for expected losses. The Company monitors the financial conditionallowances against certain of its counterparties with an outstanding note receivabledeferred tax assets and records provisions for estimated losses on receivables when it believes the counterparties are unableour share of such noncash impairment charges or valuation allowances could be material to make their required payments. The valuation reserve is the Company's best estimateconsolidated balance sheet and results of the amount of probable credit losses related to existing notes receivable.

operations. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, the Company did not receive a scheduled interest payment related to the outstanding note receivable with the purchaser of Trade Secret, the fair value of the collateral decreased to a level below the carrying value of the outstanding note receivable,years 2014, 2013 and the purchaser of Trade Secret provided the Company with a new five year business plan that was well below the purchaser of Trade Secret's original projections. Due to these factors that occurred during the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, the Company evaluated the note receivable for impairment based on a probability weighted expected future cash flow analysis. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2011,2012, the Company recorded a $9.0its share, $21.2, $2.1 and $8.9 million, valuation reserverespectively, of noncash impairment charges recorded directly by EEG for the excess of the carrying value of the note receivable over the present value of expected future cash flows.

        During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011, the Company did not receive a scheduled interest payment related to the outstanding note receivable with the purchaser of Trade Secretgoodwill and the fair value of the collateral continued to decreaselong-lived and was at a level significantly below the carrying value of the outstanding note receivable. In addition, the Company received updated financial projections that were below the projections received during the third quarter of fiscal year 2011. Due to these negative financial events in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011, the Company performed an extensive evaluation on the Company's option to realize the collateral under the note receivable and recorded an additional $22.2 million valuation reserve that fully reserved the carrying value of the note receivable asintangible assets. As of June 30, 2011.

2014, EEG has no goodwill. As of June 30, 2014, our share of EEG's deferred tax assets was $7.8 million. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Goodwill

Goodwill is tested for impairment annually during the Company's fourth fiscal quarter or at the time of a triggering event. In evaluating whether goodwill is impaired, the Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, including goodwill, as a basis for determining if the Company needs to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. If it is determined that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value, the Company does not need to perform the two-step impairment test. Depending on certain factors, the Company may elect to proceed directly to the two-step impairment test. In the two-step goodwill impairment assessment, the Company compares the carrying value of each reporting unit, including goodwill, to the estimated fair value of the reporting unit. The Company's reporting units are its operating segments.
In assessing qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, the Company evaluates certain factors including, but not limited to, economic, market and industry conditions, cost factors and the overall financial performance of the reporting unit.

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The carrying value of each reporting unit is based on the assets and liabilities associated with the operations of the reporting unit, including allocation of shared or corporate balances among reporting units. Allocations are generally based on the number of salons in each reporting unit as a percent of total company-owned salons.

        The

For the two-step impairment test, the Company calculates the estimated fair valuevalues of the reporting units based on discounted future cash flows that utilizeutilizing estimates in annual revenue, grossservice and product margins, fixed expense rates, allocated corporate overhead, and long-term growth rates for determining terminal value. The Company's estimated


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future cash flows also take into consideration acquisition integration and maturation. Where available and as appropriate, comparative market multiples are used to corroboratein conjunction with the results of the discounted cash flow. The Company considers its various concepts to be reporting units when testing for goodwill impairment because that is where the Company believes the goodwill resides.flows. The Company periodically engages third-party valuation consultants to assist in evaluation ofevaluating the Company's estimated fair value calculations.

In the situations where a reporting unit's carrying value exceeds its estimated fair value, the amount of the impairment loss must be measured. The measurement of impairment is calculated by determining the implied fair value of a reporting unit's goodwill. In calculating the implied fair value of goodwill, the fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all other assets and liabilities of that unit based on the relative fair values under the assumption of a taxable transaction. The excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the amount assigned to its assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill. The goodwill impairment is measured as the excess of the carrying value of goodwill over its implied fair value.

As a result of our annual impairment test during the fourth quarter of 2014, fair values of the Company's reporting units were deemed to be greater than their respective carrying values. For the fiscal year 2014 annual impairment analysistesting of goodwill, as of February 28, 2011, a $74.1 million impairment charge was recorded within continuing operations for the excessrespective fair values of the Company's reporting units with goodwill exceeded carrying valuevalues by greater than 20.0%.
During the second quarter of goodwill overfiscal year 2014, the implied fair value ofCompany experienced two triggering events that resulted in the Company testing its goodwill for impairment. First, the Promenade salon concept.

        Historically, goodwillCompany redefined its operating segments to reflect how the chief operating decision maker evaluates the business as a result of restructuring the Company's North American field organization. The field reorganization, which impacted all North American salons except for salons in the mass premium category, was tested annually for impairment during the third quarter, as of February 28, of each fiscal year. Effectiveannounced in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011,2013 and completed in the Company adopted a new accounting policy whereby the annual impairment review of goodwill will be performed during the fourth quarter, as of April 30 instead of the thirdsecond quarter of each fiscal year.year 2014. The changeCompany did not completely operate under the realigned operating structure prior to the second quarter of fiscal year 2014.

Second, the Regis and f Promenade reporting units reported lower than projected same-store sales that were unfavorable compared to the Company’s projections used in the fiscal year 2013 annual goodwill impairment testing date was made to better align the annual goodwill impairment test with the timingtest. The disruptive impact of the Company's annual budgeting process. The changefoundational initiatives announced in accounting principle does not delay, accelerate or avoid an impairment charge. Accordingly, the Company believes that the accounting change described above is preferable under the circumstances. As a result of the Company's annual impairment testing of goodwill performed during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011,2013 on the first two fiscal quarters of 2014 was greater than anticipated.
Pursuant to the change in operating segments and the lower than projected same-store sales, during the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, the Company performed interim goodwill impairment tests on its former Regis and Promenade reporting units. The impairment tests resulted in a $34.9 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge on the former Regis reporting unit and no impairment charges were recorded.

        As it is reasonably likely that there could be additional impairment ofon the former Promenade salon concept's goodwill in future periods along with the sensitivity of the Company's critical assumptions in estimating fair value of this reporting unit, the Company has provided additional information related to this reporting unit.

        A summary of the critical assumptions utilized during the annual impairment tests of the Promenade salon concept are outlined below:

            Annual revenue growth.    Annual revenue growth is primarily driven by assumed same-store sales rates of approximately negative 2.0 to positive 3.0 percent. Other considerations include anticipated economic conditions and moderate acquisition growth.

            Gross margin.    Adjusted for anticipated salon closures, new salon construction and acquisitions estimated future gross margins were held constant.

            Fixed expense rates.    Fixed expense rate increases of approximately 1.0 to 2.0 percent based on anticipated inflation. Fixed expenses consisted of rent, site operating, and allocated general and administrative corporate overhead.

            Allocated corporate overhead.    Corporate overhead incurred by the home office based on the number of Promenade company-owned salons as a percent of total company-owned salons.

            Long-term growth.    A long-term growth rate of 2.5 percent was applied to terminal cash flow based on anticipated economic conditions.


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            Discount rate.    A discount rate of 12.0 percent based on the weighted average cost of capital that equals the rate of return on debt capital and equity capital weighted in proportion to the capital structure common to the industry.

        The following table summarizes the approximate impact that a change in certain critical assumptions would have on theits estimated fair value of our Promenade salon concept reporting unit (the approximate impact of the change in the critical assumptions assumes all other assumptions and factors remain constant, in thousands, except percentages):

Critical Assumptions
 Increase
(Decrease)
 Approximate
Impact on
Fair Value
 
 
  
 (In thousands)
 

Discount Rate

  1.0%$26,000 

Same-Store Sales

  (1.0) 14,000 

        As of our fiscal year 2011 annual impairment tests, the estimated fair value of the Hair Restoration Centers reporting unit exceeded its respective carrying value by approximately 9.0 percent. As it is reasonably likely that there could be12.0%. The impairment was only partly deductible for tax purposes resulting in a tax benefit of $6.3 million. See Note 9 to the Hair Restoration Centers reporting unit's goodwill in future periods alongConsolidated Financial Statements.

In connection with the sensitivity ofchange in operating segment structure, the Company changed its North American reporting units from five reporting units: SmartStyle, Supercuts, MasterCuts, Regis and Promenade, to two reporting units: North American Value and North American Premium. Based on the changes to the Company's criticaloperating segment structure, goodwill has been reallocated to the new reporting units at June 30, 2014 and 2013.
Analyzing goodwill for impairment requires management to make assumptions in estimating fair value of this reporting unit, the Company has provided additional information relatedand to this reporting unit.

        A summary of the critical assumptions utilized during the annual impairment tests of the Hair Restoration Centers reporting unit are outlined below:

            Annual revenue growth.    Annual revenue growth is primarily drivenapply judgment, including forecasting future sales and expenses, and selecting appropriate discount rates, which can be affected by assumed same-store sales rates of approximately positive 2.0 to positive 3.0 percent. Other considerations include anticipated economic conditions and moderate acquisition growth.

            Gross margin.    Adjusted for anticipated center closures, new center construction and acquisitions estimated future gross margins were held constant.

            Fixed expense rates.    Fixed expense rate increases of approximately 1.0other factors that can be difficult to 2.0 percent based on anticipated inflation. Fixed expenses consisted of rent, site operating, and allocated general and administrative corporate overhead.

            Allocated corporate overhead.    Corporate overhead incurred by the home officepredict. The Company does not believe there is not allocated as the Hair Restoration Centers reporting unit incurs its own overhead.

            Long-term growth.    A long-term growth rate of 2.5 percent was applied to terminal cash flow based on anticipated economic conditions.

            Discount rate.    A discount rate of 12.0 percent based on the weighted average cost of capitala reasonable likelihood that equals the rate of return on debt capital and equity capital weighted in proportion to the capital structure common to the industry.

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goodwill balance (the approximate impact of thematerial change in the criticalestimates or assumptions assumes all otherit uses to calculate impairment losses of goodwill. However, if actual results are not consistent with the estimates and assumptions used in the calculations, the Company may be exposed to future impairment losses that could be material.

During fiscal years 2014 and factors remain constant, in thousands, except percentages):

Critical Assumptions
 Increase
(Decrease)
 Approximate
Impact on
Fair Value
 
 
  
 (In thousands)
 

Discount Rate

  1.0%$21,000 

Same-Store Sales

  (1.0) 5,000 

        As2012, the Company impaired $34.9 and $67.7 million, respectively, of goodwill associated with our North American Premium reporting unit. No goodwill impairment charges were recorded during fiscal year 2011 annual impairment test, the estimated fair value of the Regis salon concept exceeded its respective carrying value by approximately 18.0 percent. As it is reasonably likely that there could be impairment of the Regis salon concept's goodwill in future periods along with the sensitivity of the Company's critical assumptions in estimating fair value of this reporting unit, the Company has provided additional information related to this reporting unit.

        A summary of the critical assumptions utilized during the annual impairment tests of the Regis salon concept are outlined below:

            Annual revenue growth.    Annual revenue growth is primarily driven by assumed same-store sales rates of approximately negative 1.0 to positive 3.0 percent. Other considerations include anticipated economic conditions and moderate acquisition growth.

            Gross margin.    Adjusted for anticipated salon closures, new salon construction and acquisitions estimated future gross margins were held constant.

            Fixed expense rates.    Fixed expense rate increases of approximately 1.0 to 2.0 percent based on anticipated inflation. Fixed expenses consisted of rent, site operating, and allocated general and administrative corporate overhead.

            Allocated corporate overhead.    Corporate overhead incurred by the home office based on the number of Regis salons as a percent of total company-owned salons.

            Long-term growth.    A long-term growth rate of 2.5 percent was applied to terminal cash flow based on anticipated economic conditions.

            Discount rate.    A discount rate of 12.0 percent based on the weighted average cost of capital that equals the rate of return on debt capital and equity capital weighted in proportion to the capital structure common to the industry.

        The following table summarizes the approximate impact that a change in certain critical assumptions would have on the estimated fair value of our Regis salon concept goodwill balance (the approximate impact of the change in the critical assumptions assumes all other assumptions and factors remain constant, in thousands, except percentages):

2013.
Critical Assumptions
 Increase
(Decrease)
 Approximate
Impact on
Fair Value
 
 
  
 (In thousands)
 

Discount Rate

  1.0%$13,000 

Same-Store Sales

  (1.0) 10,000 

        The respective fair values of the Company's remaining reporting units exceeded fair value by greater than 20.0 percent. While the Company has determined the estimated fair values of the Promenade, Regis, and Hair Restoration Centers reporting units to be appropriate based on the projected level of revenue growth, operating income and cash flows, it is reasonably likely that the Promenade, Regis, and Hair Restoration Centers reporting units may become impaired in future


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periods. The term "reasonably likely" refers to an occurrence that is more than remote but less than probable in the judgment of the Company. Because some of the inherent assumptions and estimates used in determining the fair value of the reportable segments are outside the control of management, changes in these underlying assumptions can adversely impact fair value. Potential impairment of a portion or all of the carrying value of goodwill for the Promenade salon concept, Regis salon concept, and Hair Restoration Centers reporting units is dependent on many factors and cannot be predicted.

As of June 30, 2011,2014, the Company's estimated fair value, as determined by the sum of our reporting units' fair value, reconciled to within a reasonable range of our market capitalization, which included an assumed control premium.

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A summary of the Company's goodwill balance asby reporting unit follows:
  June 30,
Reporting Unit 2014 2013
  (Dollars in thousands)
North American Value $425,264
 $425,932
North American Premium 
 34,953
Total $425,264
 $460,885

(1)    As of June 30, 2011 by2014 and 2013, the International reporting unit is as follows:

had no goodwill.
Reporting Unit
 As of June 30,
2011
 As of June 30,
2010
 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Regis

 $103,761 $102,180 

MasterCuts

  4,652  4,652 

SmartStyle

  48,916  48,280 

Supercuts

  129,477  121,693 

Promenade

  240,910  309,804 
      

Total North America Salons

  527,716  586,609 

Hair Restoration Centers

  152,796  150,380 
      

Consolidated Goodwill

 $680,512 $736,989 
      

        As a result ofSee Note 4 to the Company's annual impairment analysis of goodwill during the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, a $35.3 million impairment charge was recorded within continuing operations for the excess of the carrying value of goodwill over the implied fair value of goodwill for the Regis salon concept.

        As a result of the Company's interim impairment test of goodwill during the three months ended December 31, 2008, a $41.7 million impairment charge for the full carrying amount of goodwill within the salon concepts in the United Kingdom was recorded within continuing operations. The recent performance challenges of the international salon operations indicated that the estimated fair value was less than the current carrying of this reporting unit's net assets, including goodwill.

Consolidated Financial Statements.

Long-Lived Assets, Excluding Goodwill

        We assess

The Company assesses the impairment of long-lived assets annually or when events or changes in circumstances indicate thatat the carrying value of the assets or the asset grouping may not be recoverable. Our impairment analysis on salon property and equipment is performed on a salon by salon basis. The Company's test for impairment is performed at aindividual salon level, as this is the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets and liabilities.liabilities, when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of the assets or the asset grouping may not be recoverable. Factors considered in deciding when to perform an impairment review include significant under-performance of an individual salon in relation to expectations, significant economic or geographic trends, and significant changes or planned changes in our use of the assets. Impairment is evaluated based on the sum of undiscounted estimated future cash flows expected to result from use of the related salonlong-lived assets that doesdo not recover the carrying value ofvalues. If the salon assets. When the sum of a salon's undiscounted estimated future cash flow is zero or negative, impairment is measured as the full carrying value of the related salon's equipment and leasehold improvements. When the sum of a salon's undiscounted cash flows is greater than zero butare less than the carrying value of the related salon's equipment and leasehold improvements, a discounted cash flow analysis is performed to estimateassets, the fair value ofCompany calculates an impairment charge based on the salon assets and impairment is measured as the difference between the carrying value


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of the salon assets and theassets' estimated fair value. The fair value estimateof the long-lived assets is estimated using a discounted cash flow model based on the best information available, including market data.

data and salon level revenues and expenses. Long-lived asset impairment charges are recorded within depreciation and amortization in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Judgments made by management related to the expected useful lives of long-lived assets and the ability to realize undiscounted cash flows in excess of the carrying amounts of such assets are affected by factors such as the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the assets, changes in economic conditions and changes in operating performance. As the ongoing expected cash flows and carrying amounts of long-lived assets are assessed, these factors could cause usthe Company to realize material impairment charges.

        During fiscal years 2011, 2010, and 2009, $6.7, $6.4, and $10.2 million, respectively,

A summary of long-lived asset impairment was recorded within depreciation and amortization in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. In June 2009, we approved a plan to close up to 80 underperforming United Kingdom company-owned salons in fiscal year 2010 that was in addition to the July 2008 approved plan of closing up to 160 underperforming company-owned salons in fiscal year 2009. We also evaluated the appropriateness of the remaining useful lives of its affected property and equipment and whether a change to the depreciation charge was warranted.

Purchase Price Allocation

        We make numerous acquisitions. The purchase prices are allocated to assets acquired, including identifiable intangiblecharges follows:

  Fiscal Years
  2014 2013 2012
  (Dollars in thousands)
North American Value $11,714
 $5,031
 $2,892
North American Premium 5,014
 3,042
 3,174
International 1,599
 151
 570
Total $18,327
 $8,224
 $6,636
Income Taxes
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values atare recognized for the datesexpected future tax consequences of acquisition. Fair value is estimated based on the amount for which the asset or liability could be bought or soldevents that have been included in a current transaction between willing parties. For our acquisitions, the majority of the purchase price that is not allocated to identifiable assets, or liabilities assumed, is accounted for as residual goodwill rather than identifiable intangible assets. This stems from the value associated with the walk-in customer base of the acquired salons, the value of which is not recorded as an identifiable intangible asset under current accounting guidance and the limited value of the acquired leased site and customer preference associated with the acquired hair salon brand. Residual goodwill further represents our opportunity to strategically combine the acquired business with our existing structure to serve a greater number of customers through our expansion strategies. Identifiable intangible assets purchased in fiscal year 2011, 2010, and 2009 acquisitions totaled $2.0, $0.1, and $1.3 million, respectively. The residual goodwill generated by fiscal year 2011, 2010, and 2009 acquisitions totaled $12.5, $2.6, and $30.8 million, respectively. See Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Self Insurance Accruals

        The Company uses a combination of third party insuranceor income tax returns. Deferred income tax assets and self-insurance for a number of risks including workers' compensation, health insurance, employment practice liability and general liability claims. The liability represents the Company's estimate of the undiscounted ultimate cost of uninsured claims incurred as of the balance sheet date.

        The workers' compensation, general liability and employment practice liability analysis includes applying loss development factors to the Company's historical claims data (total paid and incurred amounts per claim) for all policy years where the Company has not reached its aggregate limits to project the future development of incurred claims. The workers' compensation analysis is performed for three models; California, Texas and all other states. A variety of accepted actuarial methodologies are followed to determine these liabilities, including several methods to predict the loss development factors for each policy period. These liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using currently enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is established for any portion of deferred tax assets that are not considered more likely than not to be realized. The Company evaluates all evidence, including recent financial performance, the existence of cumulative year losses and our forecast of future taxable income, to assess the need for a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. While the determination of whether or not to record a valuation allowance is not fully governed by modelinga specific objective test, accounting guidance places significant weight on recent financial performance.

During fiscal year 2014, the frequency (number of claims)impacts from the foundational initiatives implemented in the prior year continued to negatively impact the Company's financial performance. Due to recent negative financial performance and severity (cost of claims), fitting statistical distributions to the experience, and then running simulations. A similar analysis is performed for both general liability and employment practices liability;

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however, it is a single model for all liability claims rather than the three separate models used for workers' compensation.

        The health insurance analysis utilizes trailing twelve months of paid and 24 months of

incurred medical and prescription claims to project the amount of incurred but not yet reported claims liability amount. The lag factors are developed based on the Company's specific claim data utilizing a completion factor methodology. The developed factor, expressed as a percentage of paid claims, is applied to the trailing twelve months of paid claims to calculate the estimated liability amount. The calculated liability amount is reviewed for reasonableness based on reserve adequacy ranges for historical periods by testing prior reserve levels against actual expenses to date.

        Althoughin recent years, the Company doeswas no longer able to conclude that it was more likely than not expect the amounts ultimately paid to differ significantly from the estimates, self insurance accruals could be affected if future claims experience differs significantly from the historical trendsU.S. and actuarial assumptions. For fiscal year 2011, the Company recorded an increase in expense from changes in estimates related to prior year open policy periods of $1.4 million. For fiscal years 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded decreases in expense from changes in estimates related to prior year open policy periods of $1.7 and $9.9 million, respectively. A 10.0 percent change in the self-insurance reserve would affect income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in income of affiliated companies by $4.6, $4.5, and $4.0 million for the three years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company updates loss projections twice each year and adjusts its recorded liability to reflect the current projections. The updated loss projections consider new claims and developments associated with existing claims for each open policy period. As certain claims can take years to settle, the Company has multiple policy periods open at any point in time.

Income Taxes

        In determining income for financial statement purposes, management must make certain estimates and judgments. These estimates and judgments occur in the calculation of certain tax liabilities and in the determination of the recoverability of certainU.K. deferred tax assets which arise from temporary differences betweenwould be fully realized and established a valuation allowance on the taxU.S. and financial statement recognition of revenue and expense.

        Management must assess the likelihood thatU.K. deferred tax assets will be recovered. If recovery is not likely, we must increase our provision for taxes by recording a reserve, inassets.

A summary of the form of a valuation allowance,activity for the deferred tax assets thatasset valuation allowance follows:
 
Fiscal Year
2014
 (Dollars in thousands)
Balance, June 30, 2013$
Establishment of valuation allowance against U.S. & U.K. deferred tax assets84,391
Changes to deferred tax asset valuation allowance(469)
Balance, June 30, 2014$83,922
The Company will not be ultimately recoverable. Should there be a change in ourcontinue to assess its ability to recover ourrealize its deferred tax assets ouron a quarterly basis and will reverse the valuation allowance and record a tax provision would increase inbenefit when the period in which it is determined thatCompany generates sufficient sustainable pretax earnings to make the recovery is not likely.

        In addition,realizability of the calculation ofdeferred tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations. Management recognizes a reserveassets more likely than not.

The Company reserves for potential liabilities forrelated to anticipated tax audit issues in the United StatesU.S. and other tax jurisdictions based on ouran estimate of whether additional taxes will be due. If payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be unnecessary, the reversal of the liabilities would result in tax benefits being recognized in the period when we determineit is determined the liabilities are no longer necessary. If ourthe estimate of tax liabilities proves to be less than the ultimate assessment, a further charge to expense would result. InInherent in the United States, fiscal years 2007measurement of deferred balances are certain judgments and after remain open for federalinterpretations of tax audit. Thelaws and published guidance with respect to the Company's United States federal incomeoperations. Income tax returnsexpense is primarily the current tax payable for the years 2007 through 2009 are currently under audit. For stateperiod and the change during the period in certain deferred tax audits, the statute of limitations generally spans three to four years, resulting in a number of states remaining open for tax audits dating back to fiscal year 2007. However, the Company is under audit in a number of states in which the statute of limitations has been extended for fiscal years 2000assets and forward. Internationally (including Canada), the statute of limitations for tax audits varies by jurisdiction, but generally ranges from three to five years.

        As of June 30, 2011 the Company's liability for uncertain tax positions was $13.5 million. See Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

liabilities.

Contingencies

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Contingencies

We are involved in various lawsuits and claims that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of our business. Accruals are recorded for such contingencies based on our assessment that the occurrence is probable and where determinable, an estimate of the liability amount.can be reasonably estimated. Management considers many factors in making these assessments including past history and the specifics of each case. However, litigation is inherently unpredictable and excessive verdicts do occur, which could have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

During fiscal year 2011,2014 and 2013, the Company settled a legal claimincurred $3.3 million and $1.2 million of expense in conjunction with the former owner of Hair Club for $1.7 million.

derivative shareholder action. During fiscal year 2010,2012, the Company settled two legal claims regarding certain customer and employee matters for an aggregate charge of $5.2was awarded $1.1 million plus a commitment to provide discount coupons. During the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, the final payments aggregating $4.3 million were made.

OVERVIEW OF FISCAL YEAR 2011 RESULTS

        The following summarizes key aspects of our fiscal year 2011 results:

    Revenues decreased 1.4 percent to $2.3 billion during fiscal year 2011. The Company experienced a decline in customer visitation partially offset by an increase in average ticket price, resulting in a decrease in consolidated same-store sales of 1.7 percent. Fiscal year 2010 revenues included a one-time sale of $20.0 million of product to the purchaser of Trade Secret.

    The Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $74.1 million associated with our Promenade salon concept during fiscal year 2011.

    Long-lived asset impairment charges of $6.7 million were recorded during fiscal year 2011.

    The Company recorded a $31.2 million valuation reserve on the note receivable with the purchaser of Trade Secret.

    During fiscal year 2011, the Company settled a legal claim with the former owner of Hair Club for $1.7 million.

    The Company recorded a $9.2 million other than temporary impairment on its investment in preferred shares of Yamano Holdings Corporation and premium paid on an investment with a subsidiary of Yamano Holdings Corporation.

    Upon the March 2011 acquisition of the approximately 17 percent additional ownership interest in Provalliance, the Company recognized a net gain of approximately $2.4 million representing the settlement of a portion of the company's equity put liability and additional ownership of the Frank Provost Group in Provalliance.

    Total debt at the end of fiscal year 2011 declined to $313.4 million and our debt-to-capitalization ratio, calculated as total debt as a percentage of total debt and shareholders' equity at fiscal year end, improved 700 basis points to 23.3 percent as compared to June 30, 2010. The decrease in debt-to-capitalization ratio from fiscal year 2010 to fiscal year 2011 was primarily due to the repayment of an $85.0 million term loan during fiscal year 2011 and foreign currency translation adjustments due to the weakening of the United States dollar against the Canadian dollar and British pound.

    The annual effective income tax rate of 37.1 percent was impacted by employment credits related to the Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 which benefited the effective income tax rate by 15.3 percent. Based upon current legislation these credits are

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      scheduled to expire on December 31, 2011. Partially offsetting the impact of the employment credits was the pre-tax non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $74.1 million, recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2011, which is only partially deductible for tax purposes.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

        Beginning with the period ended December 31, 2008 the operations of Trade Secret concept within the North American reportable segment were accounted for as discontinued operations. All periods presented will reflect Trade Secret as a discontinued operation. The following discussion of results of operations will reflect results from continuing operations. Discontinued operations will be discussed at the end of this section.

Consolidated Results of Operations

        The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain information derived from our Consolidated Statement of Operations in Item 8, expressed as a percent of revenues. The percentages are computed as a percent of total revenues, except as noted.

Results of Operations as a Percent of Revenues

 
 For the Years Ended
June 30,
 
 
 2011 2010 2009 

Service revenues

  75.8% 75.6% 75.5%

Product revenues

  22.5  22.7  22.9 

Royalties and fees

  1.7  1.7  1.6 

Operating expenses:

          

Cost of service(1)

  57.5  56.9  57.0 

Cost of product(2)

  47.8  49.4  50.9 

Site operating expenses

  8.5  8.5  7.8 

General and administrative

  14.6  12.4  12.0 

Rent

  14.7  14.6  14.3 

Depreciation and amortization

  4.5  4.6  4.8 

Goodwill impairment

  3.2  1.5  1.7 

Lease termination costs

    0.1  0.2 

Operating income

  0.2  4.1  4.5 
 

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in income (loss) of affiliated companies

  (1.1) 2.3  3.2 

(Loss) income from continuing operations

  (0.4) 1.7  0.3 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

    0.1  (5.4)

Net (loss) income

  (0.4) 1.8  (5.1)

(1)
Computed as a percent of service revenues and excludes depreciation expense.

(2)
Computed as a percent of product revenues and excludes depreciation expense.

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Consolidated Revenues

        Consolidated revenues primarily include revenues of company-owned salons, product and equipment sales to franchisees, hair restoration center revenues, and franchise royalties and fees. As compared to the prior fiscal year, consolidated revenues decreased 1.4 percent during fiscal year 2011 and decreased 2.9 percent during fiscal year 2010. The following table details our consolidated revenues by concept. All service revenues, product revenues (which include product and equipment sales to franchisees), and franchise royalties and fees are included within their respective concept within the table.

 
 For the Years Ended June 30, 
 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

North American salons:

          
 

Regis

 $434,249 $437,990 $474,964 
 

MasterCuts

  165,729  166,821  170,338 
 

SmartStyle

  531,090  533,094  529,782 
 

Supercuts

  321,881  314,698  310,913 
 

Promenade(3)

  576,995  607,960  631,701 
        

Total North American Salons(2)

  2,029,944  2,060,563  2,117,698 

International salons

  150,237  156,085  171,569 

Hair restoration centers

  145,688  141,786  140,520 
        
 

Consolidated revenues

 $2,325,869 $2,358,434 $2,429,787 
        
 

Percent change from prior year

  (1.4)% (2.9)% (2.1)%
 

Salon same-store sales decrease(1)

  (1.7)% (3.2)% (3.1)%

(1)
Salon same-store sales are calculated on a daily basis as the total change in sales for company-owned salons which were open on a specific day of the week during the current period and the corresponding prior period. Quarterly and year-to-date salon same-store sales are the sum of the same-store sales computed on a daily basis. Salons relocated within a one mile radius are included in same-store sales as they are considered to have been open in the prior period. International same-store sales are calculated in local currencies so that foreign currency fluctuations do not impact the calculation. Management believes that same-store sales, a component of organic growth, are useful in determining the increase in salon revenues attributable to its organic growth (new salon construction and same-store sales growth) versus growth from acquisitions.

(2)
Beginning with the period ended December 31, 2008, the operations of Trade Secret concept within the North American reportable segment were accounted for as discontinued operations. All periods presented reflect Trade Secret as a discontinued operation. Accordingly, Trade Secret revenues are excluded from this presentation.

(3)
Trade Secret, Inc. was sold by Regis Corporation on February 16, 2009. The agreement included a provision that the Company would supply product to the purchaser of Trade Secret and provide certain administrative services for a transition period. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, the Company generated revenue of $20.0 and $32.2 million in product revenues, respectively, which represented 0.8 and 1.3 percent of consolidated revenues, respectively. The agreement was substantially complete as of September 30, 2009.

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        The decreases of 1.4, 2.9, and 2.1 percent in consolidated revenues during fiscal years 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively, were driven by the following:

 
 Percentage Increase
(Decrease) in Revenues
For the Years Ended
June 30,
 
Factor
 2011 2010 2009 

Acquisitions (previous twelve months)

  1.1% 0.8% 3.4%

Organic

  (1.4) (3.0) (1.4)

Foreign currency

  0.4  0.2  (2.2)

Franchise revenues

  0.0  0.0  (1.1)

Closed salons

  (1.5) (0.9) (0.8)
        

  (1.4)% (2.9)% (2.1)%
        

        We acquired 105 company-owned salons (including 78 franchise buybacks), and bought back four hair restoration centers from franchisees during fiscal year 2011 compared to 26 company-owned salons (including 23 franchise buybacks), and bought back zero hair restoration centers from franchisees during fiscal year 2010. The decline in organic sales during fiscal year 2011 was primarily due to consolidated same-store sales decrease of 1.7 percent due to a decline in same-store customer visits, partially offset by an increase in average ticket. The decline in organic sales was also due to the completion of an agreement in the prior year to supply the purchaser of Trade Secret product at cost. The Company generated revenues of $20.0 million for product sold to the purchaser of Trade Secret during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010. Partially offsetting the organic sales decrease was the construction of 146 company-owned salons during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. We closed 305 and 269 salons (including 60 and 65 franchise salons) during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        We acquired 26 company-owned salons (including 23 franchise buybacks), and bought back zero hair restoration centers from franchisees during fiscal year 2010 compared to 177 company-owned salons (including 83 franchise buybacks), and bought back two hair restoration centers from franchisees during fiscal year 2009. The decline in organic sales during fiscal year 2010 was primarily due to consolidated same-store sales decrease of 3.2 percent due to a decline in same-store customer visits, partially offset by an increase in average ticket. The decline in organic sales was also due to the completion of an agreement to supply the purchaser of Trade Secret product at cost. The Company generated revenues of $20.0 and $32.2 million for product sold to the purchaser of Trade Secret during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Partially offsetting the organic sales decrease was the construction of 143 company-owned salons during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010. We closed 269 and 281 salons (including 65 and 51 franchise salons) during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

        During fiscal year 2011, the foreign currency impact was driven by the weakening of the United States dollar against the Canadian dollar and British pound, as compared to the prior fiscal year's exchange rates. During fiscal year 2010, the foreign currency impact was driven by the weakening of the United States dollar against the Canadian dollar, partially offset by the strengthening of the United Stated dollar against the British pound and Euro as compared to the prior fiscal year's exchange rates. During fiscal year 2009, the foreign currency impact was driven by the strengthening of the United States dollar against the Canadian dollar, British pound, and Euro as compared to the prior fiscal year's exchange rates. Consolidated revenues are primarily composed of service and product revenues,


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as well as franchise royalties and fees. Fluctuations in these three major revenue categories were as follows:

        Service Revenues.    Service revenues include revenues generated from company-owned salons and service revenues generated by hair restoration centers. Consolidated service revenues were as follows:

 
  
 Decrease
Over Prior Fiscal Year
 
Years Ended June 30,
 Revenues Dollar Percentage 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $1,762,974 $(21,163) (1.2)%

2010

  1,784,137  (49,821) (2.7)

2009

  1,833,958  (28,532) (1.5)

        The decrease in service revenues during fiscal year 2011 was due to same-store service sales decreasing 2.3 percent, as a result of a decline in same-store customer visits. Partially offsetting the decrease was growth due to new and acquired salons during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, price increases, sales mix as the company continues to increase hair color and waxing services, and the weakening of the United States dollar against the Canadian dollar during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011.

        The decrease in service revenues during fiscal year 2010 was due to same-store service sales decreasing 3.4 percent, as many consumers have continued to lengthen their visitation pattern due to the economy. In addition, service revenues decreased due to the strengthening of the United States dollar against the British pound. Partially offsetting the decrease was growth due to acquisitions during the twelve months and the weakening of the United States dollar against the Canadian dollar during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010.

        The decrease in service revenues during fiscal year 2009 was due to same-store service sales decreasing 2.5 percent. Same-store service sales decreased 2.5 percent due to a decline in customer visits. Service revenues were also negatively impacted due to the strengthening of the United States dollar against the Canadian dollar, British pound, and Euro and the deconsolidation of the European franchise salon operations on January 31, 2008. Partially offsetting the decrease was growth due to acquisitions during the twelve months and an increase in average ticket.

        Product Revenues.    Product revenues are primarily sales at company-owned salons and hair restoration centers, and sales of product and equipment to franchisees. Consolidated product revenues were as follows:

 
  
 (Decrease) Increase
Over Prior Fiscal Year
 
Years Ended June 30,
 Revenues Dollar Percentage 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $523,194 $(11,399) (2.1)%

2010

  534,593  (21,612) (3.9)

2009

  556,205  4,919  0.9 

        The decrease in product revenues during fiscal year 2011 was primarily due to the decrease in product sales to the purchaser of Trade Secret from $20.0 million in fiscal year 2010 to zero in fiscal year 2011. Partially offsetting the decrease was same-store product sales increasing 0.4 percent, product sales from new and acquired salons, and the weakening of the United States dollar against the Canadian dollar during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011.

        The decrease in product revenues during fiscal year 2010 was primarily due to the decrease in product sales to the purchaser of Trade Secret from $32.2 in fiscal year 2009 to $20.0 in fiscal year


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2010, as well as due to same-store product sales decreasing 2.3 percent and the strengthening of the United States dollar against the British pound. Partially offsetting the decrease was the weakening of the United States dollar against the Canadian dollar during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010.

        The growth in product revenues during fiscal year 2009 was primarily due to product sales of $32.2 million to the purchaser of Trade Secret, partially offset by same-store product sales decreasing 5.1 percent. Same-store product sales decreased 5.1 percent during the fiscal year 2009 due to a decline in customer visits and a change in product mix, as a larger percentage of product sales came from promotional items.

        Royalties and Fees.    Consolidated franchise revenues, which include royalties and franchise fees, were as follows:

 
  
 (Decrease) Increase
Over Prior Fiscal Year
 
Years Ended June 30,
 Revenues Dollar Percentage 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $39,701 $(3) (0.0)%

2010

  39,704  80  0.2 

2009

  39,624  (27,991) (41.4)

        Total franchise locations open at June 30, 2011 and 2010 were 1,965 (including 29 franchise hair restoration centers) and 2,053 (including 33 franchise hair restoration centers), respectively. The decrease in franchise locations was offset by the impact of the weakening of the United States dollar against the Canadian dollar.

        Total franchise locations open at June 30, 2010 and 2009 were 2,053 (including 33 franchise hair restoration centers) and 2,078 (including 33 franchise hair restoration centers), respectively. The increase in consolidated franchise revenues during fiscal year 2010 was primarily due to the weakening of the United States dollar against the Canadian dollar during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010.

        Total franchise locations open at June 30, 2009 and 2008 were 2,078 (including 33 franchise hair restoration centers) and 2,134 (including 35 franchise hair restoration centers), respectively. The decrease in consolidated franchise revenues during fiscal year 2009 was primarily due to the merger of the 1,587 European franchise salon operations with Franck Provost Salon Group on January 31, 2008.

Gross Margin (Excluding Depreciation)

        Our cost of revenues primarily includes labor costs related to salon employees and hair restoration center employees, the cost of product used in providing services and the cost of products sold to customers and franchisees. The resulting gross margin was as follows:

 
  
  
 (Decrease) Increase
Over Prior Fiscal Year
 
Years Ended June 30,
 Gross
Margin
 Margin as % of
Service and
Product Revenues
 Dollar Percentage Basis Point(1) 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $1,023,321  44.8%$(15,806) (1.5)%  

2010

  1,039,127  44.8  (23,279) (2.2) 40 

2009

  1,062,406  44.4  (24,420) (2.2) (60)

(1)
Represents the basis point change in gross margin as a percent of service and product revenues as compared to the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year.

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        Service Margin (Excluding Depreciation).    Service margin was as follows:

 
  
  
 (Decrease) Increase
Over Prior Fiscal Year
 
Years Ended June 30,
 Service
Margin
 Margin as % of
Service Revenues
 Dollar Percentage Basis Point(1) 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $750,106  42.5%$(18,311) (2.4)% (60)

2010

  768,417  43.1  (20,822) (2.6) 10 

2009

  789,239  43.0  (10,692) (1.3) 10 

(1)
Represents the basis point change in service margin as a percent of service revenues as compared to the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year.

        The basis point decrease in service margins as a percent of service revenues during fiscal year 2011 was primarily due to an unexpected increase in salon health insurance costs due to several unusually large claims and an increase in payroll taxes as a result of states increasing unemployment taxes.

        The basis point improvement in service margins as a percent of service revenues during fiscal year 2010 was primarily due to the benefit of the new leveraged salon pay plans implemented in the 2009 calendar year. Increases in salon health insurance and payroll taxes partially offset the basis point improvement.

        The basis point improvement in service margins as a percent of service revenues during fiscal year 2009 was primarily due to an improvement in labor expenses. Labor expenses improved as a result of cost control initiatives and new leveraged salon pay plans.

        Product Margin (Excluding Depreciation).    Product margin was as follows:

 
  
  
 Increase (Decrease)
Over Prior Fiscal Year
 
Years Ended June 30,
 Product
Margin
 Margin as % of
Product Revenues
 Dollar Percentage Basis Point(1) 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $273,215  52.2%$2,505  0.9% 160 

2010

  270,710  50.6  (2,457) (0.9) 150 

2009

  273,167  49.1  (13,728) (4.8) (290)

(1)
Represents the basis point change in product margin as a percent of product revenues as compared to the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year.

        Trade Secret, Inc. was sold by Regis Corporation on February 16, 2009. The agreement included a provision that Regis Corporation would supply product to the purchaser at cost for a transition period. The agreement was substantially completed as of September 30, 2009.

        The following tables breakout product revenues, cost of product and product margin as a percent of product revenues between product and product sold to the purchaser of Trade Secret.

 
 For the Years Ended June 30, 
Breakout of Product Revenues
 2011 2010 2009 

Product

 $523,194 $514,631 $523,968 

Product sold to purchaser of Trade Secret

    19,962  32,237 
        

Total product revenues

 $523,194 $534,593 $556,205 
        

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 For the Years Ended June 30, 
Breakout of Cost of Product
 2011 2010 2009 

Cost of product

 $249,979 $243,921 $250,801 

Cost of product sold to purchaser of Trade Secret

    19,962  32,237 
        

Total cost of product

 $249,979 $263,883 $283,038 
        


 
 For the Years Ended
June 30,
 
Product Margin as % of Product Revenues
 2011 2010 2009 

Margin on product other than sold to purchaser of Trade Secret

  52.2% 52.6% 52.1%

Margin on product sold to purchaser of Trade Secret

       

Total product margin

  52.2% 50.6% 49.1%

        The basis point decrease in product margin other than sold to purchaser of Trade Secret as a percentage of product revenues during fiscal year 2011 was primarily due to an increase in sales of slightly lower-profit margin appliances in our International segment and an increase in the cost of hair systems in our Hair Restoration Centers segment, partially offset by reduced commissions paid to new employees on retail product sales in our North American segment.

        The basis point improvement in product margin other than sold to purchaser of Trade Secret as a percentage of product revenues during fiscal year 2010 was due to a planned reduction in retail commissions paid to new employees on retail product sales.

        The basis point improvement in product margin other than sold to purchaser of Trade Secret as a percentage of product revenues during fiscal year 2009 was due to selling higher cost inventories in fiscal year 2008 obtained in conjunction with several acquisitions. In addition, product margins improved due to the deconsolidation of the European franchise salon operations and a write-off of slow moving inventories in fiscal year 2008. Partially offsetting the improvement was mix play, as a larger than expected percentage of product sales came from lower-margin promotional items. We are not promoting or discounting at a higher rate, but we are continuing to see customers be more value-focused through buying promotional items at a higher rate than prior periods.

Site Operating Expenses

        This expense category includes direct costs incurred by our salons and hair restoration centers, such as on-site advertising, workers' compensation, insurance, utilities and janitorial costs. Site operating expenses were as follows:

 
  
  
 (Decrease) Increase
Over Prior Fiscal Year
 
Years Ended June 30,
 Site
Operating
 Expense as %
of Consolidated
Revenues
 Dollar Percentage Basis Point(1) 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $197,722  8.5%$(1,616) (0.8)%  

2010

  199,338  8.5  8,882  4.7  70 

2009

  190,456  7.8  5,687  3.1  40 

(1)
Represents the basis point change in site operating expenses as a percent of consolidated revenues as compared to the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year.

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adjustment were offset by a planned increase in advertising expense within the Company's Promenade concept and an increase in self insurance accruals.

        The basis point increase in site operating expenses as a percent of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2010 was primarily due to higher self insurance expense. The Company recorded a reduction in self insurance accruals of $1.7 million in fiscal year 2010 compared to a $9.9 million reduction in fiscal year 2009. In addition the Company settled two legal claims related to customer and employee matters resulting in a $5.2 million charge during fiscal year 2010.

        The basis point increase in site operating expenses as a percent of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2009 was primarily due to the reclassification of rubbish removal and utilities that we pay our landlords as part of our operating lease agreements from rent into site operating expense. Partially offsetting the basis point increase was an incremental $3.0 million benefit due to the reduction in self insurance accruals compared to the fiscal year 2008 reduction in self insurance accruals. The reduction was primarily related to prior years' workers' compensation reserves as a result of successful safety and return-to-work programs implemented over the past few years.

General and Administrative

        General and administrative (G&A) includes costs associated with our field supervision, salon training and promotions, product distribution centers and corporate offices (such as salaries and professional fees), including costs incurred to support franchise and hair restoration center operations. G&A expenses were as follows:

 
  
  
 Increase (Decrease)
Over Prior Fiscal Year
 
Years Ended June 30,
 G&A Expense as %
of Consolidated
Revenues
 Dollar Percentage Basis Point(1) 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $339,857  14.6%$47,866  16.4% 220 

2010

  291,991  12.4  330  0.1  40 

2009

  291,661  12.0  (29,902) (9.3) (100)

(1)
Represents the basis point change in G&A as a percent of consolidated revenues as compared to the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year.

        The basis point increase in G&A costs as a percentage of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2011 was primarily due to the $31.2 million valuation reserve on the note receivable with the purchaser of Trade Secret, incremental costs associated with the Company's senior management restructure, expenditures associated with the Regis salon concept re-imaging project, professional fees incurred related to the exploration of strategic alternatives and information technology projects, legal claims expense and negative leverage on fixed costs within this category due to negative same-store sales.

        The basis point increase in G&A costs as a percentage of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2010 was primarily due to negative leverage from the decrease in same-store sales, partially offset by the continuation of cost savings initiatives implemented by the Company.

        The basis point improvement in G&A costs as a percentage of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2009 was primarily due to cost savings initiatives implemented by the Company during the first half of fiscal year 2009 including the reduction of field supervisory staff and the reduction of the fiscal year 2009 marketing budget. The basis point improvement was also related to the deconsolidation of the European franchise salon operations.


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Rent

        Rent expense, which includes base and percentage rent, common area maintenance and real estate taxes, was as follows:

 
  
  
 (Decrease) Increase
Over Prior Fiscal Year
 
Years Ended June 30,
 Rent Expense as %
of Consolidated
Revenues
 Dollar Percentage Basis Point(1) 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $342,286  14.7%$(1,812) (0.5)% 10 

2010

  344,098  14.6  (3,694) (1.1) 30 

2009

  347,792  14.3  (13,684) (3.8) (30)

(1)
Represents the basis point change in rent expense as a percent of consolidated revenues as compared to the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year.

        The basis point increase in rent expense as a percent of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2011 was primarily due to negative leverage in this fixed cost category due to negative same-store sales, partially offset by a favorable reduction to our common area maintenance expenses.

        The basis point increase in rent expense as a percent of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2010 was primarily due to negative leverage in this fixed cost category, partially offset by a reduction in our percentage rent payments, both due to negative same-store sales.

        The basis point improvement in rent expense as a percent of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2009 was primarily due to the reclassification of rubbish removal and utilities that we pay our landlords as part of our operating lease agreements to site operating expense from rent expense. Partially offsetting the basis point improvement was negative leverage in this fixed cost category due to negative same-store sales.

Depreciation and Amortization

        Depreciation and amortization expense (D&A) was as follows:

 
  
  
 (Decrease) Increase
Over Prior Fiscal Year
 
Years Ended June 30,
 D&A Expense as %
of Consolidated
Revenues
 Dollar Percentage Basis Point(1) 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $105,109  4.5%$(3,655) (3.4)% (10)

2010

  108,764  4.6  (6,891) (6.0) (20)

2009

  115,655  4.8  2,362  2.1  20 

(1)
Represents the basis point change in depreciation and amortization as a percent of consolidated revenues as compared to the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year.

        The basis point decrease in D&A as a percent of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2011 was primarily due to a decrease in depreciation expense from a reduction in salon construction beginning in fiscal year 2009 as compared to historical levels prior to fiscal year 2009. The basis point decrease was partially offset by negative leverage from the decrease in same-store sales.

        The basis point improvement in D&A as a percent of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2010 was primarily due to a reduction in the impairment of property and equipment at underperforming locations as compared to fiscal year 2009. The Company recorded impairment charges of $6.4 and $10.2 million during fiscal years 2010 and 2009, respectively. Partially offsetting the improvements was a decline due to negative leverage from the decrease in same-store sales.


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        The basis point increase in D&A as a percent of consolidated revenues during fiscal year 2009 was primarily due to the decrease in same-store sales. In addition, the Company recorded impairment charges of $10.2 million related to the impairment of property and equipment at underperforming locations, including those salons under the Company approved plan to close up to 80 underperforming United Kingdom company-owned salons.

Goodwill Impairment

        Goodwill impairment was as follows:

 
  
  
 Increase (Decrease)
Over Prior Fiscal Year
 
Years Ended June 30,
 Goodwill
Impairment
 Expense as %
of Consolidated
Revenues
 Dollar Percentage Basis Point(1) 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $74,100  3.2%$38,823  110.1% 170 

2010

  35,277  1.5  (6,384) (15.3) (20)

2009

  41,661  1.7  41,661  100.0  170 

(1)
Represents the basis point change in goodwill impairment as a percent of consolidated revenues as compared to the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year.

        The Company recorded a $74.1 million goodwill impairment charge related to the Promenade salon concept during fiscal year 2011. Due to lower than expected earnings and same-store sales, the estimated fair value of the Promenade salon operations was less than the carrying value of this concept's net assets, including goodwill. The $74.1 million impairment charge was the excess of the carrying value of goodwill over the implied fair value of goodwill for the Promenade salon operations.

        The Company recorded a $35.3 million goodwill impairment charge related to the Regis salon concept during fiscal year 2010. Due to the current economic conditions, the estimated fair value of the Regis salon operations was less than the carrying value of this concept's net assets, including goodwill. The $35.3 million impairment charge was the excess of the carrying value of goodwill over the implied fair value of goodwill for the Regis salon operations.

        The Company recorded a $41.7 million goodwill impairment charge related to the salon concepts in the United Kingdom during fiscal year 2009. The recent performance challenges of the international salon operations indicated that the estimated fair value of the international salon operations was less than the current carrying value of the reporting unit's net assets, including goodwill. There is no remaining goodwill recorded within the salon concepts in the United Kingdom.

Lease Termination Costs

        Lease termination costs were as follows:

 
  
  
 (Decrease) Increase
Over Prior Fiscal Year
 
Years Ended June 30,
 Lease
Termination
Costs
 Expense as %
of Consolidated
Revenues
 Dollar Percentage Basis Point(1) 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $  %$(2,145) (100.0)% (10)

2010

  2,145  0.1  (3,587) (62.6) (10)

2009

  5,732  0.2  5,732  100.0  20 

(1)
Represents the basis point change in lease termination costs as a percent of consolidated revenues as compared to the corresponding periods of the prior fiscal year.

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        As the Company's July 2008 and June 2009 plans to close underperforming company-owned salons were substantially complete as of June 30, 2010, the Company did not incur lease termination costs during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011.

        The fiscal year 2010 lease termination costs are associated with the Company's June 2009 plan to close underperforming United Kingdom company-owned salons in fiscal year 2010. During fiscal year 2010 we closed 29 salons under the June 2009 plan.

        The fiscal year 2009 lease termination costs are primarily associated with the Company's July 2008 plan to close underperforming company-owned salons in fiscal year 2009. The planned closures in fiscal year 2009 included salons in North America and the United Kingdom. During fiscal year 2009 we closed 64 salons under the July 2008 plan.

        See further discussion within Note 11 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Interest Expense

        Interest expense was as follows:

 
  
  
 (Decrease) Increase
Over Prior Fiscal Year
 
Years Ended June 30,
 Interest Expense as %
of Consolidated
Revenues
 Dollar Percentage Basis Point(1) 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $34,388  1.5%$(20,026) (36.8)% (80)

2010

  54,414  2.3  14,646  36.8  70 

2009

  39,768  1.6  (4,511) (10.2) (20)

(1)
Represents the basis point change in interest expense as a percent of consolidated revenues as compared to the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year.

        The basis point improvement in interest as a percent of consolidated revenues during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011 was primarily due to a reduction in interest expense due to the twelve months ended June 30, 2010 including $18.0 million of make-whole payments and other fees associated with the repayment of private placement debt, and decreased debt levels during fiscal year 2011.

        The basis point increase in interest as a percent of consolidated revenues during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010 was primarily due to $18.0 million of make-whole payments and other fees associated with the repayment of private placement debt. The increase due to the make-whole payments and other fees was partially offset by a reduction in interest expense due to decreased debt levels.

        The basis point improvement in interest as a percent of consolidated revenues during the twelve months ended June 30, 2009 was primarily due to lower average interest rates on variable rate debt and decreased debt levels as a result of the Company's commitment to reduce debt levels.


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Interest Income and Other, net

        Interest income and other, net was as follows:

 
  
  
 (Decrease) Increase
Over Prior Fiscal Year
 
Years Ended June 30,
 Interest Income as %
of Consolidated
Revenues
 Dollar Percentage Basis Point(1) 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $4,811  0.2%$(5,599) (53.8)% (20)

2010

  10,410  0.4  949  10.0   

2009

  9,461  0.4  1,288  15.8  10 

(1)
Represents the basis point change in interest income and other, net as a percent of consolidated revenues as compared to the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year.

        The basis point decrease in the interest income and other, net as a percent of consolidated revenues during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011 was primarily due to the foreign currency impact of the Company's investment in MY Style, $1.9 million received from the purchaser of Trade Secret in the comparable prior period for administrative services, and $1.9 million in interest income recorded in the comparable prior period on the outstanding note receivable due from the purchaser of Trade Secret.

        Interest income and other, net as a percent of consolidated revenues during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010 was consistent with the twelve months ended June 30, 2009. Interest income increased as a result of higher cash balances available to earn interest, partially offset by a decline in rates.

        The basis point improvement in interest income and other, net as a percent of consolidated revenues during the twelve months ended June 30, 2009 was primarily due to the Company receiving $2.9 million for administrative services from the purchaser of Trade Secret and foreign currency transaction gains. Partially offsetting the basis point improvement was a decrease in interest income due to a decline in interest rates.

Income Taxes

        Our reported effective tax rate was as follows:

Years Ended June 30,
 Effective
Rate
 Basis Point
(Decrease) Increase
 

2011

  (37.1)% (8,520)

2010

  48.1  (520)

2009

  53.3  1,380 

(1)
Represents the basis point change in income tax expense as a percent of (loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in income (loss) of affiliated companies as compared to the corresponding periods of the prior fiscal year.

        For fiscal year 2011, the Company reported a $25.6 million loss from continuing operations before income taxes as compared to income from continuing operations before income taxes of $53.2 and $78.8 million in fiscal years 2010 and 2009, respectively. The rate reconciliation items have a greater impact on the annual effective income tax rate in fiscal year 2011 as the magnitude of the loss from continuing operations before income taxes is less than the magnitude of income from continuing operations before income taxes in fiscal year 2010. The annual effective tax rate was favorably impacted by the employment credits related to the Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007. Based upon current legislation, these credits are scheduled to expire on December 31, 2011. Partially


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offsetting the favorable impact of the employment credits was the adverse impact of the pre-tax non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $74.1 million recorded during the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, which is only partially deductible for tax purposes. Additionally, the foreign income taxes at other than U.S. rates adversely impacted the annual effective tax rate due to a decrease in foreign income from continuing operations before income taxes and other foreign non-deductible items.

        The basis point improvement in our overall effective income tax rate for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 was primarily due to a decrease in the impact of the non-cash goodwill impairment charge recorded during the year ended June 30, 2010 compared to the impact of the non-cash goodwill impairment charge recorded during the year ended June 30, 2009 and an increase in the employment credits received. In addition, a 0.9 percent decrease in the tax rate was due to adjustments to the income tax balances, which had a smaller impact than the charge recorded in the prior year related to the adjustment of prior year deferred income taxes.

        The basis point increase in our overall effective income tax rate for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 was primarily the result of the pre-tax non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $41.7 million recorded during the three months ended December 31, 2008 which caused an increase in the tax rate of 14.5 percent. The majority of the impairment charge was not deductible for tax purposes. In addition, a 4.8 percent increase in the tax rate was due to an adjustment of prior year deferred income taxes. Offsetting the unfavorable shifts in the income tax rate was a 7.3 percent decrease in the tax rate due to the release of reserves for unrecognized tax benefits upon the expiration of the statute of limitation in federal, state and international jurisdictions.

Equity in Income (Loss) of Affiliated Companies, Net of Income Taxes

        Equity in income (loss) of affiliates, representing the income or loss generated by our equity investment in Empire Education Group, Inc., Provalliance, and other equity method investments was as follows:

 
  
 (Decrease) Increase
Over Prior Fiscal Year
 
 
 Equity
Income
(Loss)
 
Years Ended June 30,
 Dollar Percentage 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $7,228 $(4,714) (39.5)%

2010

  11,942  41,788  140.0 

2009

  (29,846) (30,695) (3,615.4)

        Equity in income of affiliated companies, net of taxes for the year ended June 30, 2011 was due to equity in income of $7.8, $5.5 and $0.6 million recorded for our investments in Provalliance, EEG and Hair Club for Men, Ltd., respectively. In addition, the Company recorded a $9.0 million impairment loss related to the Company's investment in MY Style. The impairment charge was based on the decline in equity value of MY Style as a result of changes in projected revenue growth after the natural disasters that occurred in Japan during March 2011. The Company also recorded a $2.4 million net gain related to the settlement of a portion of the Company's equity put liability and additional ownership of the Frank Provost Group in Provalliance.

        Equity in income of affiliated companies, net of taxes for the year ended June 30, 2010 was due to equity in income of $4.1, $6.4 and $0.9 million recorded for our investments in Provalliance, EEG and Hair Club for Men, Ltd., respectively.

        The increase in losses of affiliated companies, net of taxes for the year ended June 30, 2009 was primarily due to the impairment losses of $25.7 and $4.8 million, on our investment in Provalliance and investment in and loans to Intelligent Nutrients, LLC, respectively. Primarily the result of the weakened economy across continental Europe, Provalliance had recorded income at levels much less than


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expected by Regis management during the Company's fiscal year ended June 30, 2009. In addition, Provalliance significantly increased its debt levels resulting from acquisitions since January 31, 2008 but had significantly reduced future income expectations as a result of current economic conditions. The Company calculated the estimated fair value of Provalliance based on discounted future cash flows that utilize estimates in annual revenue growth, gross margins, capital expenditures, income taxes and long-term growth for determining terminal value. The discounted cash flow model utilizes projected financial results based on Provalliance's business plans and historical trends. The increased debt and reduced earnings expectations reduced the fair value of Provalliance as of June 30, 2009. Accordingly, the Company could no longer justify the carrying amount of its investment in Provalliance and recorded a $25.7 million other than temporary impairment charge in its fourth quarter ended June 30, 2009. The $4.8 million impairment charge was based on Intelligent Nutrients, LLC's inability to develop a professional organic brand of shampoo and conditioner with broad consumer appeal. The Company determined the losses in value to be other than temporary. Partially offsetting the impairment losses was equity in income recorded for our investments in Provalliance, EEG and Hair Club for Men, Ltd. See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of each respective affiliated company.

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes

        Income (loss) from discontinued operations was as follows:

 
  
 (Decrease) Increase
Over Prior Fiscal Year
 
 
 Income (Loss)
from Discontinued
Operations,
Net of Taxes
 
Years Ended June 30,
 Dollar Percentage 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $ $(3,161) (100.0)%

2010

  3,161  134,597  102.4 

2009

  (131,436) (132,739) (10,187.2)

        During fiscal year 2010, the Company recorded a $3.0 million tax benefit in discontinued operations to correct the prior year calculation of the income tax benefit related to the disposition of the Trade Secret Salon concept.

        During the quarter ended December 31, 2008, we concluded that our Trade Secret concept was held for sale and presented it as discontinued operations for all comparable prior periods. The loss from discontinued operations during fiscal year 2009 represents operating losses and non-cash impairment charges of $183.3 million. The decrease in income from discontinued operations during fiscal year 2008 was primarily due to same-store sales decreasing 7.9 percent and reduced retail product margins, largely the result of recent salon acquisitions which have lower product margins. The decrease in income from discontinued operations during fiscal year 2008 was also due to long-lived asset impairment charges of $4.4 million in fiscal year 2008 as compared to $1.7 million during fiscal year 2007. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

        Recent accounting pronouncements are discussed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Effects of Inflation

        We compensate some of our salon employees with percentage commissions based on sales they generate, thereby enabling salon payroll expense as a percent of company-owned salon revenues to remain relatively constant. Accordingly, this provides us certain protection against inflationary increases, as payroll expense and related benefits (our major expense components) are variable costs of sales. In addition, we may increase pricing in our salons to offset any significant increases in wages. Therefore, we do not believe inflation has had a significant impact on the results of our operations.


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Constant Currency Presentation

        The presentation below demonstrates the effect of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations from year to year. To present this information, current period results for entities reporting in currencies other than United States dollars are converted into United States dollars at the average exchange rates in effect during the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year, rather than the actual average exchange rates in effect during the current fiscal year. Therefore, the foreign currency impact is equal to current year results in local currencies multiplied by the change in the average foreign currency exchange rate between the current fiscal period and the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year.

        During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, foreign currency translation had a favorable impact on consolidated revenues due to the strengthening of the Canadian dollar and British Pound against the United States dollar.

        During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, foreign currency translation had a favorable impact on consolidated revenues due to the strengthening of the Canadian dollar against the United States dollar, partially offset by the weakening of the British pound and Euro against the United States dollar.

        During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, foreign currency translation had an unfavorable impact on consolidated revenues due to the weakening of the Canadian dollar, British pound, and Euro against the United States dollar.

 
 Favorable (Unfavorable) Impact of Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Fluctuations 
 
  
  
  
 Impact on Income Before Income Taxes 
 
 Impact on Revenues 
 
 Fiscal 2011 Fiscal 2010  
 
Currency
 Fiscal 2011 Fiscal 2010 Fiscal 2009 Fiscal 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Canadian dollar

 $9,736 $10,422 $(18,509)$937 $1,761 $(3,009)

British pound

  653  (4,928) (36,624) 15  (184) 7,248 

Euro

  (137) (34) (496) 39  (5) (252)
              

Total

 $10,252 $5,460 $(55,629)$991 $1,572 $3,987 
              

Results of Operations by Segment

        Based on our internal management structure, we report three segments: North American salons, International salons and Hair Restoration Centers. Significant results of operations are discussed below with respect to each of these segments.

North American Salons

        North American Salon Revenues.    Total North American salon revenues were as follows:

 
  
 (Decrease) Increase
Over Prior Fiscal Year
  
 
 
  
 Same-Store Sales
Decrease
 
Years Ended June 30,
 Revenues Dollar Percentage 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $2,029,944 $(30,619) (1.5)% (1.8)%

2010

  2,060,563  (57,135) (2.7) (3.3)

2009

  2,117,698  27,952  1.3  (2.9)

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        The percentage (decreases) increases during the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009 were due to the following factors:

 
 Percentage
(Decrease) Increase in
Revenues For the
Years Ended June 30,
 
Factor
 2011 2010 2009 

Acquisitions (previous twelve months)

  1.2% 0.8% 3.7%

Organic

  (1.7) (3.6) (0.9)

Foreign currency

  0.5  0.5  (0.9)

Franchise revenues

  0.0    (0.1)

Closed salons

  (1.5) (0.4) (0.5)
        

  (1.5)% (2.7)% 1.3%
        

        We acquired 105 North American salons during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, including 78 franchise buybacks. The decline in organic sales was the result of a same-store sales decrease of 1.8 percent due to a decline in same-store customer visits, partially offset by an increase in average ticket. Contributing to the organic sales decline during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011 was the completion of an agreement to supply the purchaser of Trade Secret product at cost. The Company generated revenues of $20.0 million for product sold to the purchaser of Trade Secret during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010. The foreign currency impact during fiscal year 2011 resulted primarily from the weakening of the United States dollar against the Canadian dollar.

        We acquired 26 North American salons during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010, including 23 franchise buybacks. The decline in organic sales was the result of a same-store sales decrease of 3.3 percent due to a decline in same-store customer visits, partially offset by an increase in average ticket. Contributing to the organic sales decline during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010 was the completion of an agreement to supply the purchaser of Trade Secret product at cost. The Company generated revenues of $20.0 and $32.2 million for product sold to the purchaser of Trade Secret during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The foreign currency impact during fiscal year 2010 resulted from the weakening of the United States dollar against the Canadian dollar as compared to the exchange rate for fiscal year 2009.

        We acquired 177 North American salons during the twelve months ended June 30, 2009, including 83 franchise buybacks. The organic decrease was due primarily to same-store sales decrease of 2.9 percent, partially offset by the construction of 168 company-owned salons in North America and $32.2 million of product sales to the purchaser of Trade Secret during the twelve months ended June 30, 2009. The foreign currency impact during fiscal year 2009 resulted from the strengthening of the United States dollar against the Canadian dollar as compared to the exchange rate for fiscal year 2008.


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        North American Salon Operating Income.    Operating income for the North American salons was as follows:

 
  
  
 Decrease Over Prior Fiscal Year 
Years Ended June 30,
 Operating
Income
 Operating
Income as % of
Total Revenues
 Dollar Percentage Basis Point(1) 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $166,683  8.2%$(53,172) (24.2)% (250)

2010

  219,855  10.7  (55,773) (20.2) (230)

2009

  275,628  13.0  (10,227) (3.6) (70)

(1)
Represents the basis point change in North American salon operating income as a percent of total North American salon revenues as compared to the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year.

        The basis point decrease in North American salon operating income as a percent of North American salon revenues during fiscal year 2011 was primarily due to the $74.1 million goodwill impairment of the Company's Promenade salon concept and negative leverage in fixed cost categories due to negative same-store sales. Partially offsetting the basis point decrease was lower depreciation expense due to a reduction in salon construction.

        The basis point decrease in North American salon operating income as a percent of North American salon revenues during fiscal year 2010 was primarily due to the $35.3 million goodwill impairment of the Company's Regis salon concept and negative leverage in fixed cost categories due to negative same-store sales. In addition, the basis point decrease was due to the settlement of two legal claims regarding customer and employee matters totaling $5.2 million, higher self insurance expense (the Company recorded reduction in self insurance accruals of $1.7 million in the twelve months ended June 30, 2010 compared to a $9.9 million reduction in the twelve months ended June 30, 2009), partially offset by the Company's cost saving initiatives and gross margin improvement.

        The basis point decrease in North American salon operating income as a percent of North American salon revenues during fiscal year 2009 was primarily due to negative leverage in fixed cost categories due to negative same-store sales and lease termination costs associated with the Company's plan to close underperforming company-owned salons. In addition, the basis point decrease was due to an increase in North American revenues of $32.2 million related to product sales to the purchaser of Trade Secret at cost.

International Salons

        International Salon Revenues.    Total International salon revenues were as follows:

 
  
 Decrease
Over Prior Fiscal Year
  
 
 
  
 Same-Store Sales
Decrease
 
Years Ended June 30,
 Revenues Dollar Percentage 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $150,237 $(5,848) (3.7)% (3.1)%

2010

  156,085  (15,484) (9.0) (3.8)

2009

  171,569  (84,494) (33.0) (7.2)

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        The percentage (decreases) increases during the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009 were due to the following factors:

 
 Percentage (Decrease)
Increase in Revenues For
the Years Ended June 30,
 
 
 2011 2010 2009 

Acquisitions (previous twelve months)

  % % %

Organic

  (0.3) 1.5  (4.8)

Foreign currency

  0.3  (2.9) (14.5)

Franchise revenues

      (9.2)

Closed salons

  (3.7) (7.6) (4.5)
        

  (3.7)% (9.0)% (33.0)%
        

        We did not acquire any International salons during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. The organic sales decrease was primarily due to a decrease in same-store sales of 3.1 percent for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, partially offset by the rebranding of certain salons that had previously been operating under a different salon concept. The foreign currency impact during fiscal year 2011 resulted from the weakening of the United States dollar against the British Pound. We closed 15 company-owned salons during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011.

        We did not acquire any International salons during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010. The organic sales increase was primarily due to the rebranding of certain salons that had previously been operating under a different salon concept, partially offset by a decrease in same-store sales of 3.8 percent for the twelve months ended June 30, 2010. The foreign currency impact during fiscal year 2010 resulted from the weakening of the United States dollar against the British Pound and Euro as compared to the exchange rates for fiscal year 2009. We closed 42 company-owned salons during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010, of which 29 related to the June 2009 plan to close underperforming salons in the United Kingdom.

        We did not acquire any International salons during the twelve months ended June 30, 2009. The organic sales decline was primarily due to a decrease of same-store sales of 7.2 percent for the twelve months ended June 30, 2009, partially offset by the four company-owned international salons constructed. The foreign currency impact during fiscal year 2009 resulted from the strengthening of the United States dollar against the British Pound and Euro as compared to the exchange rates for fiscal year 2008. Franchise revenues decreased primarily due to the merger of our continental Europe franchise salon operations with Franck Provost Salon Group on January 31, 2008.

        International Salon Operating Income (Loss).    Operating income (loss) for the International salons was as follows:

 
  
  
 (Decrease) Increase
Over Prior Fiscal Year
 
Years Ended June 30,
 Operating
Income (Loss)
 Operating Income
(Loss) as % of
Total Revenues
 Dollar Percentage Basis Point(1) 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $6,738  4.5%$(41) (0.6)% 20 

2010

  6,779  4.3  52,260  114.9  3,080 

2009

  (45,481) (26.5) (57,132) (490.4) (3,110)

(1)
Represents the basis point change in International salon operating income (loss) as a percent of total International salon revenues as compared to the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year.

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        The basis point improvement in International salon operating income as a percent of International salon revenues during fiscal year 2011 was primarily due to $2.1 million of lease termination costs recognized during fiscal year 2010 associated with the Company's planned closure of underperforming salons. Partially offsetting the basis point improvement was a decline on product margins from mix play, as a larger than expected percentage of our product sales came from lower-margin products.

        The basis point improvement in International salon operating income as a percent of International salon revenues during fiscal year 2010 was primarily due to the comparable prior period including a $41.7 million goodwill impairment of the United Kingdom reporting unit and higher impairment charges related to the impairment of property and equipment at underperforming locations. In addition the Company's planned closure of underperforming United Kingdom salons and the continuation of the Company's expense control and payroll management contributed to the basis point improvement during fiscal year 2010.

        The basis point decrease in International salon operating income as a percent of International salon revenues during fiscal year 2009 was primarily due to negative same-store sales and the $41.7 million goodwill impairment of the United Kingdom reporting unit during the fiscal year 2009.

Hair Restoration Centers

        Hair Restoration Center Revenues.    Total Hair Restoration Centers revenues were as follows:

 
  
 Increase Over
Prior Fiscal Year
  
 
 
  
 Same-Store Sales
Increase
(Decrease)
 
Years Ended June 30,
 Revenues Dollar Percentage 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $145,688 $3,902  2.8% 1.2%

2010

  141,786  1,266  0.9  0.4 

2009

  140,520  4,938  3.6  (0.8)

        The percentage increases (decreases) during the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009 were due to the following factors:

 
 Percentage Increase
(Decrease) in Revenues
For the Years Ended
June 30,
 
 
 2011 2010 2009 

Acquisitions (previous twelve months)

  1.1% 0.2% 5.9%

Organic

  1.0  1.0  (0.9)

Franchise revenues

  0.7  (0.3) (1.4)
        

  2.8% 0.9% 3.6%
        

        We acquired four hair restoration centers during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, all of which were franchise buybacks, and constructed three hair restoration centers during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. The increase in organic Hair Restoration Centers revenues during fiscal year 2011 was due to the increase in same-store sales of 1.2 percent.

        We constructed four hair restoration centers during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010. The increase in organic Hair Restoration Centers revenues during fiscal year 2010 was due to the increase in same-store sales of 0.4 percent.

        We acquired two hair restoration centers during the twelve months ended June 30, 2009, both of which were franchise buybacks, and constructed eight hair restoration centers during the twelve months


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ended June 30, 2009. The decrease in organic Hair Restoration Centers revenues during fiscal year 2009 was due to the decrease in same-store sales of 0.8 percent.

        Hair Restoration Center Operating Income.    Operating income for our Hair Restoration Centers was as follows:

 
  
  
 Decrease Over Prior Fiscal Year 
Years Ended June 30,
 Operating
Income
 Operating Income
as % of
Total Revenues
 Dollar Percentage Basis Point(1) 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $18,230  12.5%$(2,107) (10.4)% (180)

2010

  20,337  14.3  (3,534) (14.8) (270)

2009

  23,871  17.0  (4,310) (15.3) (380)

(1)
Represents the basis point change in Hair Restoration Centers operating income as a percent of total Hair Restoration Centers revenues as compared to the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year.

        The basis point decrease in Hair Restoration Centers operating income as a percent of Hair Restoration Centers revenues during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011 was primarily due to an increase in the cost of hair systems and expenses associated with a legal claim. Partially offsetting the basis point decrease was a benefit related to a favorable ruling on a state sales tax issue.

        The basis point decrease in Hair Restoration Centers operating income as a percent of Hair Restoration Centers revenues during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010 was primarily due to an increase in advertising spend and the settlement of a vendor dispute totaling $0.6 million.

        The basis point decrease in Hair Restoration Centers operating income as a percent of Hair Restoration Centers revenues during fiscal year 2009 was primarily due to lower operating margins on newly constructed and acquired centers and negative leverage in fixed cost categories due to negative same-store sales.

Unallocated Corporate

        Unallocated Corporate Operating Loss.    Unallocated corporate operating expenses include salaries, stock-based compensation, professional fees, rent, depreciation and other expenses that are not allocated. Unallocated corporate operating losses were as follows:

 
  
 Increase (Decrease)
Over Prior Fiscal Year
 
 
 Operating
Loss
 
Years Ended June 30,
 Dollar Percentage 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $(187,703)$37,950  25.3%

2010

  (149,753) 4,808  3.3 

2009

  (144,945) (7,402) (4.9)

        The increase in unallocated corporate operating loss during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to the twelve months ended June 30, 2010 was primarily due to the $31.2 million valuation reserve on the note receivable with the purchaser of Trade Secret, incremental costs associated with the Company's senior management restructure, professional fees incurred related to the exploration of strategic alternatives and information technology projects and legal claims expense.

        The increase in unallocated corporate operating loss during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to the twelve months ended June 30, 2009 was primarily due to an increase in professional fees and distribution costs from an agreement with the purchaser of Trade Secret.


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        The decrease in unallocated corporate operating loss during the twelve months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the twelve months ended June 30, 2008 was primarily due to the cost savings initiatives implemented during the first half of fiscal year 2009 and a reduction in professional fees.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Overview

        We continue to maintain a strong balance sheet to support system growth and financial flexibility. Our debt to capitalization ratio, calculated as total debt as a percentage of total debt and shareholders' equity at fiscal year end, was as follows:

As of June 30,
 Debt to
Capitalization
 Basis Point
(Decrease) Increase(1)
 

2011

  23.3% (700)

2010

  30.3  (1,380)

2009

  44.1  20 

(1)
Represents the basis point change in debt to capitalization as compared to prior fiscal year end (June 30).

        The basis point improvement in the debt to capitalization ratio as of June 30, 2011 compared to June 30, 2010 was primarily due to the repayment of an $85.0 million term loan during fiscal year 2011 and foreign currency translation adjustments due to the weakening of the United States dollar against the Canadian dollar and British Pound.

        The basis point improvement in the debt to capitalization ratio as of June 30, 2010 compared to June 30, 2009 was primarily due to the July 2009 common stock offering and decreased debt levels stemming from the repayment of private placement debt during fiscal year 2010. Our principal on-going cash requirements are to finance construction of new stores, remodel certain existing stores, acquire salons and purchase inventory. Customers pay for salon services and merchandise in cash at the time of sale, which reduces our working capital requirements.

        The basis point increase in the debt to capitalization ratio as of June 30, 2009 compared to June 30, 2008 was primarily due to a decrease in shareholders' equity from the non-cash goodwill impairment within the United Kingdom salon division, the loss from discontinued operations related to the sale of Trade Secret, the non-cash impairment of our investment in Provalliance and foreign currency due to the strengthening of the United States dollar against the Canadian dollar, Euro and British Pound. The impact of the decrease in shareholders' equity on the debt to capitalization ratio was partially offset by a decrease in debt from June 30, 2008 to June 30, 2009. As of June 30, 2009 and 2008, approximately $55.5 and $230.2 million, respectively, of our debt outstanding is classified as a current liability. As of June 30, 2009 and 2008 we had borrowings on our revolving credit facility of $5.0 and $139.1 million, respectively.

        Total assets at June 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009 were as follows:

 
  
 (Decrease) Increase
Over Prior Fiscal Year
 
 
 Total
Assets
 
As of June 30,
 Dollar Percentage 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $1,805,753 $(113,819) (5.9)%

2010

  1,919,572  27,086  1.4 

2009

  1,892,486  (343,385) (15.4)

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        The $74.1 million goodwill impairment charge related to the Promenade salon concept, a $31.2 million valuation reserve on the note receivable due from the purchaser of Trade Secret, and a $9.2 million impairment on the Company's investment in MY Style, partially offset by cash flows from operations, were the primary factors for the decrease in total assets as of June 30, 2011 compared to June 30, 2010.

        Cash flows from operations, partially offset by the $35.3 million goodwill impairment charge related to the Regis salon concept were the primary factors for the increase in total assets as of June 30, 2010 compared to June 30, 2009.

        The non-cash goodwill impairment within the United Kingdom salon division, non-cash impairment of our investment in Provalliance, non-cash impairment related to the sale of Trade Secret salon concept, and a planned reduction in inventory were the primary factors for the decrease in total assets as of June 30, 2009 compared to June 30, 2008.

        Total shareholders' equity at June 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009 was as follows:

 
  
 Increase (Decrease)
Over Prior Fiscal Year
 
 
 Shareholders'
Equity
 
As of June 30,
 Dollar Percentage 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2011

 $1,032,619 $19,326  1.9%

2010

  1,013,293  210,433  26.2 

2009

  802,860  (173,326) (17.8)

        During the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, equity increased primarily as a result of $30.4 million of foreign currency translation and $9.6 million of stock based compensation, partially offset by $11.5 million of dividends and $8.9 million of net loss.

        During the twelve months ended June 30, 2010, equity increased primarily as a result of the issuance of the $163.6 million in common stock, the $24.7 million ($15.2 million net of tax) equity component of the convertible debt, stock based compensation of $9.3 million and the $42.7 million of earnings during fiscal year 2010. Partially offsetting the increase was $9.1 million of dividends, $8.2 million in equity issuance costs and $5.4 million of foreign currency translation adjustments.

        During the twelve months ended June 30, 2009, equity decreased primarily as a result of the non-cash goodwill impairment within the United Kingdom salon division, the non-cash impairment of our investment in Provalliance, the non-cash impairment related to the sale of Trade Secret and foreign currency due to the strengthening of the United States dollar against the Canadian dollar, Euro, and British Pound.


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Cash Flows

Operating Activities

        Net cash provided by operating activities during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 were a result of the following:

 
 Operating Cash Flows
For the Years Ended June 30,
 
 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Net (loss) income

 $(8,905)$42,740 $(124,466)

Depreciation and amortization

  98,428  102,336  115,016 

Equity in (income) loss of affiliated companies

  (7,228) (11,942) 28,940 

Dividends received from affiliated companies

  10,023  2,404  906 

Deferred income taxes

  (14,711) 5,115  (3,843)

Impairment on discontinued operations

    (154) 183,289 

Goodwill and asset impairments

  80,781  41,705  51,862 

Note receivable bad debt expense

  31,227     

Receivables

  (2,358) 1,192  (12,104)

Inventories

  4,629  4,823  7,128 

Income tax receivable

  23,855  957  (34,652)

Other current assets

  4,725  2,657  (52)

Other assets

  (11,050) (14,951) (1,327)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

  368  1,040  (26,977)

Other noncurrent liabilities

  1,818  1,954  387 

Other

  17,576  12,347  3,957 
        

 $229,178 $192,223 $188,064 
        

        Fiscal year 2011 cash provided by operating activities was greater than fiscal year 2010 cash provided by operating activities due to an increase of $7.6 million in dividends received from affiliated companies and a $23.9 million reduction in income tax receivables.

        Fiscal year 2010 cash provided by operating activities was consistent with fiscal year 2009 cash provided by operating activities.

        During fiscal year 2009, cash provided by operating activities was lower than in the twelve months ended June 30, 2008 primarily due to a decrease in working capital cash flow, primarily related to a current year receivable from the purchaser of Trade Secret and a decrease in accrued payroll.


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Investing Activities

        Net cash used in investing activities during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was the result of the following:

 
 Investing Cash Flows
For the Years Ended June 30,
 
 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Business and salon acquisitions

 $(17,990)$(3,664)$(40,051)

Capital expenditures for remodels or other additions

  (44,855) (40,561) (35,081)

Capital expenditures for the corporate office (including all technology-related expenditures)

  (13,826) (7,828) (13,113)

Capital expenditures for new salon construction

  (12,788) (9,432) (25,380)

Proceeds from loans and investments

  16,804  16,099  19,008 

Disbursements for loans and investments

  (72,301)   (20,971)

Freestanding derivative settlement

    736   

Proceeds from sale of assets

  626  70  77 
        

 $(144,330)$(44,580)$(115,511)
        

        Cash used by investing activities was greater during fiscal year 2011 compared to fiscal year 2010 due to the acquisition of approximately 17 percent additional equity interest in Provalliance for $57.3 million (€ 40.4 million), a disbursement of $15.0 million on the revolving credit facility with EEG and the planned increase in acquisitions and capital expenditures. The Company completed 271 major remodeling projects during fiscal year 2011, compared to 333 and 280 during fiscal years 2010 and 2009, respectively. During fiscal year 2011, we constructed 146 company-owned salons and three hair restoration centers, and acquired 105 company-owned salons (78 of which were franchise buybacks) and four hair restoration centers (all of which were franchise buybacks).

        Cash used by investing activities was lower during fiscal year 2010 compared to fiscal year 2009 due to the planned reduction in acquisitions and capital expenditures and the receipt of $15.0 million on the revolving credit facility with EEG of which there was $0.0 and $15.0 million outstanding as of June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company completed 333 major remodeling projects during fiscal year 2010, compared to 280 and 186 during fiscal years 2009 and 2008, respectively. We constructed 139 company-owned salons, four hair restoration centers and acquired 26 company-owned salons (23 of which were franchise buybacks) and zero hair restoration centers.

        Cash used by investing activities was lower during fiscal year 2009 compared to fiscal year 2008 due to the planned reduction in acquisitions and capital expenditures. Acquisitions during fiscal year 2009 were primarily funded by a combination of operating cash flows and debt. Additionally, the Company completed 280 major remodeling projects during fiscal year 2009, compared to 186 during fiscal year 2008. We constructed 182 company-owned salons, eight hair restoration centers and acquired 177 company-owned salons (83 of which were franchise buybacks) and two hair restoration centers, all of which were franchise buybacks. In addition during fiscal year 2008, there was a $36.4 million loan to Empire Education Group, Inc. and a transfer of $10.9 million in cash related to the deconsolidation of our schools and European franchise salon business.


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        The company-owned constructed and acquired locations (excluding franchise buybacks) consisted of the following number of locations in each concept:

 
 Years Ended June 30, 
 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 Constructed Acquired Constructed Acquired Constructed Acquired 

Regis

  12  9  14  3  20  23 

MasterCuts

  6    15    14   

Trade Secret(1)

          10   

SmartStyle

  65    80    71   

Supercuts

  24    10    27   

Promenade

  26  18  18    36  71 

International

  13    2    4   

Hair restoration centers

  3    4    8   
              

  149  27  143  3  190  94 
              

(1)
Beginning with the period ended December 31, 2008, the operations of Trade Secret concept within the North American reportable segment were accounted for as discounted operations. All comparable periods will reflect Trade Secret as discontinued operations.

Financing Activities

        Net cash used in financing activities during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was the result of the following:

 
 Financing Cash Flows
For the Years Ended June 30,
 
 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Net repayments on revolving credit facilities

 $ $(5,000)$(134,100)

Net repayments of long-term debt

  (137,671) (181,850) (7,504)

Proceeds from the issuance of common stock

  682  159,498  3,894 

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation plans

  67  243  163 

Dividend payments

  (11,509) (9,146) (6,912)

Other

    (2,878) (3,848)
        

 $(148,431)$(39,133)$(148,307)
        

        During fiscal year 2011, the primary use of cash within financing activities was for repayments of long-term debt and dividends.

        During fiscal year 2010, the primary use of cash within financing activities was for net repayments of long-term debt, partially offset by the issuance of common stock.

        During fiscal year 2009, the primary use of cash within financing activities was for net repayments on revolving credit facilities as reducing debt levels was one step the Company took to help maintain its compliance with debt covenants. The Company utilized intercompany borrowings on a short-term basis as allowed by a recently expanded IRS ruling to reduce debt.


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New Financing Arrangements

Fiscal Year 2011

        On June 30, 2011, the Company entered into a Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, which amended and restated in its entirety, the Company's existing Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement provides for a $400.0 million senior unsecured five-year revolving credit facility. The amendments included increasing the Company's minimum net worth covenant from $800.0 to $850.0 million, and amending or adding certain definitions, including Change in Law, Defaulting Lender, EBITDA, Fronting Exposure, Replacement Lender, and Accounting Principles. In addition, under the Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, the Company may request an increase in revolving credit commitments under the facility of up to $200.0 million under certain circumstances. Under the new agreement, indebtedness related to Capital Leases is limited to $50.0 million, and Restricted Payments are tiered based on Debt to EBITDA. Events of default under the Credit Agreement include change of control of the Company and the Company's default of other debt exceeding $10.0 million. We were in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of our credit agreement and senior notes as of June 30, 2011.

Fiscal Year 2010

        On July 8, 2009, the Company entered into an agreement to sell to underwriters $150 million aggregate principal amount of 5.0 percent convertible senior notes due 2014, and 11,500,000 shares of its common stock at $12.37 per share, which was the closing price per share on July 8, 2009. The Company completed the agreement on July 14, 2009. In addition, under the July 8, 2009 agreement, the Company granted the underwriters an over-allotment option to purchase up to an additional $22.5 million aggregate principal amount of notes, and up to an additional 1,725,000 shares of common stock, on the same terms and conditions. The underwriters exercised such options in their entirety and, on July 21, 2009, the Company completed the issuance of the additional shares and notes for the exercise by the underwriters of the over-allotment option of $22.5 million aggregate principal amount of notes and an additional 1,725,000 shares of common stock.

        The notes are unsecured, senior obligations of the Company and interest will be payable semi-annually at a rate of 5.0 percent per year. The notes will mature on July 15, 2014. The notes will be convertible subject to certain conditions at an initial conversion rate of 64.6726 shares of the Company's common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes (representing an initial conversion price of approximately $15.46 per share of the Company's common stock), subject to adjustment in certain circumstances, see further discussion within Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

        The net proceeds to the Company from the offerings of convertible senior notes and common stock were approximately $323.8 million after deducting underwriting discounts and before estimated offering expenses. The Company utilized the proceeds to repay $267.0 million of private placement senior term notes of varying maturities and $30.0 million of senior term notes under the Private Shelf Agreement. As a result of the repayment of a portion of the senior term notes during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010, the Company incurred $12.8 million in make-whole payments and other fees along with $5.2 million in interest rate swap settlements, as discussed in Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, totaling $18.0 million that was recorded as interest expense within the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The remaining proceeds were used for general corporate purposes including the repayment of bank debt.

        In connection with the offerings above, on July 14, 2009, the Company amended the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, the Term Loan Agreement and the Amended and Restated Private Shelf Agreement, all subject to the completion of the issuances of the convertible senior notes and common stock discussed above. The amendments included increasing the Company's minimum net worth covenant from $675 to $800 million, lowering the fixed charge coverage ratio requirement


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from 1.5x to 1.3x, amending certain definitions, including EBITDA and Fixed Charges, and limiting the Company's Restricted Payments to $20 million if the Company's Leverage Ratio is greater than 2.0x. In addition, the amendments to the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement reduced the borrowing capacity of the revolving credit facility from $350.0 to $300.0 million and the amendments to the Restated Private Shelf Agreement incorporated a risk based capital fee calculated on the daily average outstanding principal amount equal to an annual rate of 1.0 percent which commences one year after the effective date of the amendment.

Fiscal Year 2009

        During fiscal year 2009, we completed a $85 million term loan that matures in July 2012. The monthly interest payments are based on a one-month LIBOR plus a 1.75 percent spread. The term loan includes customary financial covenants including a leverage ratio, fixed charge ratio and minimum net equity test. We used the proceeds from the term loan to pay down our revolving line of credit facility.

Other Financing Arrangements

Private Shelf Agreement

        At June 30, 2011 and 2010, we had $133.6 and $174.1 million, respectively, in unsecured, fixed rate, senior term notes outstanding under a Private Shelf Agreement. The notes require quarterly payments, and final maturity dates range from June 2013 through December 2017. The interest rates on the notes range from 6.69 to 8.50 percent as of June 30, 2011, and range from 5.65 to 8.39 percent as of June 30, 2010.

        The Private Shelf Agreement includes financial covenants including debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) ratios, fixed charge coverage ratios and minimum net equity tests (as defined within the Private Shelf Agreement), as well as other customary terms and conditions. The maturity date for the debt may be accelerated upon the occurrence of various Events of Default, including breaches of the agreement, certain cross-default situations, certain bankruptcy related situations, and other customary events of default.

        In July 2009, the Company amended the Restated Private Shelf Agreement. The amendments included increasing the Company's minimum net worth covenant from $675 to $800 million, lowering the fixed charge coverage ratio requirement from 1.5x to 1.3x, amending certain definitions, including EBITDA and Fixed Charges, limiting the Company's Restricted Payments to $20 million if the Company's Leverage Ratio is greater than 2.0x and the addition of a risk based capital fee calculated on the daily average outstanding principal amount equal to an annual rate of 1.0 percent that commences one year after the amendment date. During fiscal year 2010, the net proceeds from the convertible senior notes and common stock issuances in July 2009 were utilized in part to repay $30.0 million of senior term notes under the Private Shelf Agreement.

Private Placement Senior Term Notes

        On June 29, 2009, the Company entered into a prepayment amendment on the private placement senior term notes whereby the Company negotiated to prepay the notes with a premium over the principal amount that was less than the make-whole premium that would otherwise be payable upon redemption. During fiscal year 2010, the net proceeds from the convertible senior notes and common stock issuances in July 2009 were utilized to repay the remaining outstanding private placement senior term notes totaling $267.0 million.


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        As a result of the repayment of a portion of the senior term notes during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010, the Company incurred $12.8 million in make-whole payments and other fees along with $5.2 million in interest rate swap settlements, as discussed in Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, totaling $18.0 million that was recorded as interest expense within the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Acquisitions

        Acquisitions are discussed throughout Management's Discussion and Analysis in this Item 7, as well as in Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K. The acquisitions were funded primarily from operating cash flow, debt and the issuance of common stock.

Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

        The following table reflects a summary of obligations and commitments outstanding by payment date as of June 30, 2011:

 
 Payments due by period  
 
Contractual Obligations
 Within 1
years
 1 - 3
years
 3 - 5
years
 More than
5 years
 Total 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

On-balance sheet:

                
 

Long-term debt obligations

 $23,130 $196,580 $35,714 $35,714 $291,138 
 

Capital lease obligations

  9,122  10,711  2,440    22,273 
 

Other long-term liabilities

  4,657  3,546  2,990  18,545  29,738 
            

Total on-balance sheet

  36,909  210,837  41,144  54,259  343,149 
            

Off-balance sheet(a):

                
 

Operating lease obligations

  312,038  444,678  212,607  95,546  1,064,869 
 

Interest on long-term debt and capital lease obligations

  21,946  36,056  10,879  4,554  73,435 
            

Total off-balance sheet

  333,984  480,734  223,486  100,100  1,138,304 
            

Total(b)

 $370,893 $691,571 $264,630 $154,359 $1,481,453 
            

(a)
In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, these obligations are not reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

(b)
As of June 30, 2011, we have liabilities for uncertain tax positions. We are not able to reasonably estimate the amount by which the liabilities will increase or decrease over time; however, at this time, we do not expect a significant payment related to these obligations within the next fiscal year. See Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on our uncertain tax positions.

On-Balance Sheet Obligations

        Our long-term obligations are composed primarily of senior term notes, convertible debt and a revolving credit facility. Interest payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations were estimated based on each debt obligation's agreed upon rate as of June 30, 2011 and scheduled contractual repayments.

        Other long-term liabilities include a total of $22.6 million related to the Executive Profit Sharing Plan and a salary deferral program, $7.1 million (including $0.2 million in interest) related to


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established contractual payment obligations under retirement and severance payment agreements for a small number of retired employees.

        This table excludes the short-term liabilities, other than the current portion of long-term debt, disclosed on our balance sheet as the amounts recorded for these items will be paid in the next year. We have no unconditional purchase obligations, as defined by long-term obligations guidance. Also excluded from the contractual obligations table are payment estimates associated with employee health and workers' compensation claims for which we are self-insured. The majority of our recorded liability for self-insured employee health and workers' compensation losses represents estimated reserves for incurred claims that have yet to be filed or settled.

        The Company has unfunded deferred compensation contracts covering certain management and executive personnel. The deferred compensation contracts are offered to key executives based on their performance within the Company. Because we cannot predict the timing or amount of our future payments related to these contracts, such amounts were not included in the table above. Related obligations totaled $5.0 and $28.6 million, respectively at June 30, 2011, and are included in accrued liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Refer to Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. The obligations are funded by insurance contracts.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

        Operating leases primarily represent long-term obligations for the rental of salon and hair restoration center premises, including leases for company-owned locations, as well as future salon franchisee lease payments of approximately $141.2 million, which are reimbursed to the Company by franchisees, and the guarantee of approximately 40 salons operated by the purchaser of Trade Secret. Regarding the franchisee subleases, we generally retain the right to the related salon assets net of any outstanding obligations in the event of a default by a franchise owner. Management has not experienced and does not expect any material loss to result from these arrangements.

        We have forward foreign currency contracts. See Part II, Item 7A, "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk," for a detailed discussion of our derivative instruments. Future net settlements under these agreements are not included in the table above.

        We are a party to a variety of contractual agreements under which we may be obligated to indemnify the other party for certain matters, which indemnities may be secured by operation of law or otherwise, in the ordinary course of business. These contracts primarily relate to our commercial contracts, operating leases and other real estate contracts, financial agreements, credit facility of EEG, agreements to provide services, and agreements to indemnify officers, directors and employees in the performance of their work. While our aggregate indemnification obligation could result in a material liability, we are not aware of any current matter that we expect to result in a material liability.

        We do not have other unconditional purchase obligations or significant other commercial commitments such as commitments under lines of credit and standby repurchase obligations or other commercial commitments.

        As a part of our salon development program, we continue to negotiate and enter into leases and commitments for the acquisition of equipment and leasehold improvements related to future salon locations, and continue to enter into transactions to acquire established hair care salons and businesses.

        We do not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet financial arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes at June 30, 2011. As such, we are not materially exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in such relationships.


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Financing

        Financing activities are discussed under "Liquidity and Capital Resources" in this Item 7 and in Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8. Derivative activities are discussed in Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 and Part II, Item 7A, "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk."

        Management believes that cash generated from operations and amounts available under existing debt facilities will be sufficient to fund its anticipated capital expenditures, acquisitions and required debt repayments for the foreseeable future. As of June 30, 2011, we have available an unused committed line of credit amount of $374.0 million under our existing revolving credit facility.

Dividends

        We paid dividends of $0.20 during fiscal year 2011 and $0.16 per share during fiscal years 2010 and 2009. On August 25, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a $0.06 per share quarterly dividend payable September 22, 2011 to shareholders of record on September 8, 2011.

Share Repurchase Program

        In May 2000, the Company's Board of Directors (BOD) approved a stock repurchase program. Originally, the program authorized up to $50.0 million to be expended for the repurchase of the Company's stock. The BOD elected to increase this maximum to $100.0 million in August 2003, to $200.0 million on May 3, 2005, and to $300.0 million on April 26, 2007. The timing and amounts of any repurchases will depend on many factors, including the market price of the common stock and overall market conditions. Historically, the repurchases to date have been made primarily to eliminate the dilutive effect of shares issued in conjunction with acquisitions, restricted stock grants and stock option exercises. All repurchased shares become authorized but unissued shares of the Company. This repurchase program has no stated expiration date. The Company did not repurchase any shares during fiscal year 2011. As of June 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009, a total accumulated 6.8 million shares have been repurchased for $226.5 million. As of June 30, 2011, $73.5 million remains to be spent on share repurchases under this program.

SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

        This annual report, as well as information included in, or incorporated by reference from, future filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission and information contained in written material, press releases and oral statements issued by or on behalf of the Company contains or may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements in this document reflect management's best judgment at the time they are made, but all such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements herein. Such forward-looking statements are often identified herein by use of words including, but not limited to, "may," "believe," "project," "forecast," "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," and "plan." In addition, the following factors could affect the Company's actual results and cause such results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. These factors include, competition within the personal hair care industry, which remains strong, both domestically and internationally, price sensitivity; changes in economic conditions; changes in consumer tastes and fashion trends; the ability of the Company to implement its planned spending and cost reduction plan and to continue to maintain compliance with financial covenants in its credit agreements; labor and


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benefit costs; legal claims; risk inherent to international development (including currency fluctuations); the continued ability of the Company and its franchisees to obtain suitable locations and financing for new salon development and to maintain satisfactory relationships with landlords and other licensors with respect to existing locations; governmental initiatives such as minimum wage rates, taxes and possible franchise legislation; the ability of the Company to successfully identify, acquire and integrate salons that support its growth objectives; the ability of the Company to maintain satisfactory relationships with suppliers; or other factors not listed above. The ability of the Company to meet its expected revenue target is dependent on salon acquisitions, new salon construction and same-store sales increases, all of which are affected by many of the aforementioned risks. Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect future financial results is set forth under Item 1A of this Form 10-K. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. However, your attention is directed to any further disclosures made in our subsequent annual and periodic reports filed or furnished with the SEC on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and Proxy Statements on Schedule 14A.

Item 7A.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The primary market risk exposure of the Company relates to changes in interest rates in connection with its debt, some ofspecifically the revolving credit facility which bears interest at variable rates based on LIBOR plus an applicable borrowing margin. Additionally, the Company is exposed to foreign currency translation risk related to its net investments in its foreign subsidiaries and, to a lesser extent, changes in the Canadian dollar exchange rate.and British Pound. The Company has established policies and procedures that govern the management of these exposures through the use of derivative financial instrument contracts. By policy, the Company does not enter into such contracts for the purpose of speculation. The following details the Company's policies and use of financial instruments.

Interest Rate Risk:

The Company has established an interest rate management policy that attempts to minimize its overall cost of debt, while taking into consideration the earnings implications associated with the volatility ofin short-term interest rates. As part of this policy, the Company has historically maintained a combination of variable and fixed rate debt. Considering the effect of interest rate swaps and including no increases to long-term debt related to fair value swaps at June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company had the following outstanding debt balances:

 
 As of June 30, 
 
 2011 2010 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Fixed rate debt

 $313,411 $395,029 

Variable rate debt

    45,000 
      

 $313,411 $440,029 
      

        The Company manages its interest rate risk by continually assessing the amount of fixed and variable rate debt. On occasion, the Company uses interest rate swaps to further mitigate the risk associated with changing interest rates and to maintain its desired balances of fixed and floating rate debt.

In addition, access to variable rate debt is available through the Company has entered into the following financial instruments:

Interest Rate Swap Contracts:

Company's revolving credit facility. The Company managesreviews its policy and interest rate risk by balancingmanagement quarterly and makes adjustments in accordance with market conditions and the amountCompany's short and long-term borrowing needs. As of fixed andJune 30, 2014, the Company did not have any outstanding variable rate debt. On occasion, the Company uses interest rate swaps to further mitigate the risk associated with


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changing interest rates and to maintain its desired balances of fixed and variable rate debt. Generally, the terms of the interest rate swap agreements contain monthly and quarterly settlement dates baseddebt as there were no amounts outstanding on the notional amounts of the swap contracts.

Pay fixed rates, receive variable rates

        During the three months ended December 31, 2008, therevolving credit facility. The Company entered into two interest rate swap contracts that pay fixed rates of interest and receive variable rates of interest (based on the one-month LIBOR) on notional amounts of indebtedness of $20.0 million each, that had maturation dates in July 2011, respectively. These swaps were designated and were effective as cash flow hedges. These cash flow hedges were recorded at fair value within other noncurrent liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, with a corresponding offset in deferred income taxes and other comprehensive income within shareholders' equity. These contracts were terminated during fiscal year 2011 in conjunction with the repayment of the $85.0 million term loan. The contracts were settled for an aggregate loss of $0.1 million recorded within interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations during fiscal year 2011. Prior to the termination of the contracts, the Company paid fixed rates of interest of approximately 3.0 percent and 3.4 percent on their respective $20.0 million.

        During the three months ended December 31, 2005, the Company entered into interest rate swap contracts that pay fixed rates of interest and receive variable rates of interest (based on the three-month LIBOR) on notional amounts of indebtedness of $35.0 and $15.0 million, and mature in March 2013 and March 2015, respectively. These swaps were designated and were effective as cash flow hedges. These cash flow hedges were recorded at fair value within other noncurrent liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, with a corresponding offset in other comprehensive income within shareholders' equity. These contracts were terminated during fiscal year 2010 in conjunction with the repayment of the private placement senior term notes as discussed in Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The contracts were settled for an aggregate loss of $5.2 million recorded within interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations during fiscal year 2010.

Tabular Presentation:

        The following table presents information about the Company's debt obligations and derivative financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. Foroutstanding fixed rate debt obligations, the table presents principal amountsbalances of $293.5 and related weighted-average interest rates by fiscal year of maturity. For variable rate obligations, the table presents principal amounts and the weighted-average forward LIBOR interest rates as of$174.8 million at June 30, 2011 through June 30, 2016. For the Company's derivative financial instruments, the table presents notional amounts2014 and weighted-average interest rates by


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expected (contractual) maturity dates. Notional amounts are used to calculate the contractual payments to be exchanged under the contract.

2013, respectively.
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
 June 30, 2011 
 
 Expected maturity date as of June 30, 2011 
 
  
 Fair
Value
 
 
 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Thereafter Total 

Liabilities

                         

(U.S.$ equivalent in thousands)

                         

Long-term debt:

                         
 

Fixed rate (U.S.$)

 $32,252 $29,091 $178,200 $19,959 $18,195 $35,714 $313,411 $335,354 
  

Average interest rate

  8.4% 8.4% 5.5% 8.6% 8.5% 8.5% 6.7%   
 

Variable rate (U.S.$)

                 
  

Average interest rate

                         
                  

Total liabilities

 $32,252 $29,091 $178,200 $19,959 $18,195 $35,714 $313,411 $335,354 
                  

Interest rate derivatives

                         

(U.S.$ equivalent in thousands)

                         

Pay fixed/receive variable (U.S.$)

 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk:

        The majority

Over 85% of the Company's revenue, expense and capital purchasing activities are transacted in United States dollars. However, because a portion of the Company's operations consists of activities outside of the United States, the Company has

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transactions in other currencies, primarily the Canadian dollar and British pound and Euro.pound. In preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company is required to translate the financial statements of its foreign subsidiaries from the currency in which they keep their accounting records, generally the local currency, into United States dollars. Different exchange rates from period to period impact the amounts of reported income and the amount of foreign currency translation recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income.income (AOCI). As part of its risk management strategy, the Company frequently evaluates its foreign currency exchange risk by monitoring market data and external factors that may influence exchange rate fluctuations. As a result, the Company may engage in transactions involving various derivative instruments to hedge assets, liabilities and purchases denominated in foreign currencies. As of June 30, 2011,2014, the Company has entered into the following financialdid not have any derivative instruments to manage its foreign currency exchange risk:

Hedge ofrisk.

During fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Net Investment in Foreign Subsidiaries:

        The Company has numerous investments in foreign subsidiaries, and the net assets of these subsidiaries are exposed to exchange rate volatility. The Company frequently evaluates its foreign currency exchange risk by monitoring market datagain included in net income was $0.1, $33.4 and external factors that may influence exchange rate fluctuations. As a result, the Company may engage in transactions involving various derivative instruments to hedge assets, liabilities and purchases denominated in foreign currencies.

$0.4 million, respectively. During September 2006, the Company's cross-currency swap (which had a notional amount of $21.3 million and hedged a portion of the Company's net investment in its foreign operations) was settled, resulting in a cash outlay of $8.9 million. This cash outlay was recorded within investing activities within the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. The related cumulative tax-effected net loss of $7.9 million was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) in fiscal year 2007. This amount will remain deferred within AOCI indefinitely, as the event which would trigger its release from AOCI and recognition2013, Company recognized a $33.8 million foreign currency translation gain in earnings isconnection with the sale or liquidation of the Company's international operations that the cross-currency swap hedged. The Company currently has no intent to sell or liquidate this portion of its business operations.

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Forward Foreign Currency Contracts:

        The Company's exposure to foreign exchange risk includes risks related to fluctuations in the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar. The exposure to Canadian dollar exchange rates on the Company's fiscal year 2011 cash flows is primarily associated with certain forecasted intercompany transactions.

        The Company seeks to manage exposure to changes in the value of the Canadian dollar. In order to do so, the Company has entered into forward currency contracts from fiscal year 2007 to the first quarter of fiscal year 2012 in order to reduce the risk of significant negative impact on its U.S. dollar cash flows or income. The Company does not hedge foreign currency exposure in a manner that would entirely eliminate the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on net income and cash flows. During fiscal year 2011, the Company entered into several forward foreign currency contracts to sell Canadian dollars and buy an aggregate of $8.7 million U.S. dollars, respectively, with maturation dates between July 2011 and September 2012. The purpose of the forward contracts was to protect against adverse movements in the Canadian dollar exchange rate. The contracts were designated and were effective as cash flow hedges. They were recorded at fair value within other noncurrent liabilities or other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, with corresponding offsets primarily recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax. Forward currency contracts to sell Canadian dollars and buy $8.7 million U.S. dollars were outstanding as of June 30, 2011 to hedge intercompany transactions. See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

        The Company uses freestanding derivative forward contracts to offset the Company's exposure to the change in fair value of certain foreign currency denominated intercompany assets and liabilities. These derivatives are not designated as hedges and therefore, changes in the fair value of these forward contracts are recognized currently in earnings thereby offsetting the current earnings effect of the related foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities.

        In June 2011, the Company entered into a freestanding derivative forward contract to sell an aggregate $9.0 million U.S. dollars and buy Canadian dollars, with a maturation date in July 2011.

        The table below provides information about the Company's forecasted transactions in U.S. dollar equivalents. (The information is presented in U.S. dollars because that is the Company's reporting currency.) The table summarizes information on transactions that are sensitive to foreign currency exchange rates and the related foreign currency forward exchange agreements. For the foreign currency forward exchange agreements, the table presents the notional amounts and weighted average exchange rates by expected (contractual) maturity dates. These notional amounts are used to calculate the contractual payments to be exchanged under the contract.


 
 Expected Transaction date June 30,  
 
 
 June 30,
2011
Fair Value
 
 
 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total 

Forecasted Transactions

                   

(U.S.$ equivalent in thousands)

                   
 

Intercompany transactions with Canadian salons (U.S.$)

 $6,875 $1,804 $ $ $8,679 $(599)
 

Foreign currency denominated intercompany assets and liabilities (U.S.$)

  9,000        9,000   
              
 

Total contracts

 $15,875 $1,804 $ $ $17,679 $(599)
              
 

Average contractual exchange rate

  1.0129  0.9978        1.0114    

Table of Contents

Item 8.    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements:

   
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements:

Management's Statement of Responsibility for Financial Statements and Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 20112014 and 2010

2013
 

Consolidated Statement of Operations for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2011

2014
 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity and Comprehensive IncomeLoss for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2011

2014
 
 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2011

2014
 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 


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Management's Statement of Responsibility for Financial Statements and
Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Financial Statements

Management is responsible for preparation of the consolidated financial statements and other related financial information included in this annual report on Form 10-K. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, incorporating management's reasonable estimates and judgments, where applicable.

Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

This report is provided by management pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the SEC rules promulgated thereunder. Management, including the presidentchief executive officer and chief financial officer, is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting and for assessing effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.

The Company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The Company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and Directors of the Company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisitions, use, or disposition of the Company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management has assessed the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2011,2014, based on criteria established inInternal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). in 1992. Based on the assessment of the Company's internal control over financial reporting, management has concluded that, as of June 30, 2011,2014, the Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective.

The Company's independent registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, has audited the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2011,2014, as stated in their report which follows in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.



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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Regis Corporation:

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of operations, of changes incomprehensive loss, shareholders' equity and comprehensive income and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Regis Corporation and its subsidiaries at June 30, 20112014 and June 30, 2010,2013, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 20112014 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2011,2014, based on criteria established inInternal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). in 1992. The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management's Statement of Responsibility for Financial Statements and Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
August 26, 20112014



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REGIS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)



 June 30,  June 30,


 2011 2010  2014 2013

ASSETS

ASSETS

     

Current assets:

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

 $96,263 $151,871 

Receivables, net

 27,149 24,312 

Inventories

 150,804 153,380 

Deferred income taxes

 17,887 16,892 

Income tax receivable

 22,341 46,207 

Other current assets

 32,118 36,203 
     
 

Total current assets

 346,562 428,865 
Cash and cash equivalents $378,627
 $200,488
Receivables, net 25,808
 33,062
Inventories 137,151
 139,607
Deferred income taxes 133
 24,145
Income tax receivable 6,461
 33,346
Other current assets 65,086
 57,898
Total current assets 613,266
 488,546

Property and equipment, net

Property and equipment, net

 347,811 359,250  266,538
 313,460

Goodwill

Goodwill

 680,512 736,989  425,264
 460,885

Other intangibles, net

Other intangibles, net

 111,328 118,070  19,812
 21,496

Investment in and loans to affiliates

 261,140 195,786 
Investment in affiliates 28,611
 43,319

Other assets

Other assets

 58,400 80,612  62,458
 62,786
     
 

Total assets

 $1,805,753 $1,919,572 
     
Total assets $1,415,949
 $1,390,492

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

     

Current liabilities:

Current liabilities:

     

Long-term debt, current portion

 $32,252 $51,629 

Accounts payable

 55,107 57,683 

Accrued expenses

 167,321 160,797 
     
 

Total current liabilities

 254,680 270,109 
Long-term debt, current portion $173,501
 $173,515
Accounts payable 68,491
 66,071
Accrued expenses 142,720
 137,226
Total current liabilities 384,712
 376,812

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations

 281,159 388,400  120,002
 1,255

Other noncurrent liabilities

Other noncurrent liabilities

 237,295 247,770  190,454
 155,011
     
 

Total liabilities

 773,134 906,279 
     

Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)

 
Total liabilities 695,168
 533,078
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8) 
 

Shareholders' equity:

Shareholders' equity:

     

Common stock, $0.05 par value; issued and outstanding, 57,710,811 and 57,561,180 common shares at June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively

 2,886 2,878 

Additional paid-in capital

 341,190 332,372 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 77,946 47,032 

Retained earnings

 610,597 631,011 
     
 

Total shareholders' equity

 1,032,619 1,013,293 
     
 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

 $1,805,753 $1,919,572 
     
Common stock, $0.05 par value; issued and outstanding, 56,651,166 and 56,630,926 common shares at June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively 2,833
 2,832
Additional paid-in capital 337,837
 334,266
Accumulated other comprehensive income 22,651
 20,556
Retained earnings 357,460
 499,760
Total shareholders' equity 720,781
 857,414
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $1,415,949
 $1,390,492

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



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REGIS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(InDollars in thousands, except per share data)



 Years Ended June 30,  Fiscal Years


 2011 2010 2009  2014 2013 2012

Revenues:

Revenues:

       
 

Service

 $1,762,974 $1,784,137 $1,833,958 
 

Product

 523,194 534,593 556,205 
 

Royalties and fees

 39,701 39,704 39,624 
       
Service $1,480,103
 $1,563,890
 $1,643,891
Product 371,454
 415,707
 440,048
Royalties and fees 40,880
 39,116
 38,288

 2,325,869 2,358,434 2,429,787  1,892,437
 2,018,713
 2,122,227

Operating expenses:

Operating expenses:

       
 

Cost of service

 1,012,868 1,015,720 1,044,719 
 

Cost of product

 249,979 263,883 283,038 
 

Site operating expenses

 197,722 199,338 190,456 
 

General and administrative

 339,857 291,991 291,661 
 

Rent

 342,286 344,098 347,792 
 

Depreciation and amortization

 105,109 108,764 115,655 
 

Goodwill impairment

 74,100 35,277 41,661 
 

Lease termination costs

  2,145 5,732 
       
 

Total operating expenses

 2,321,921 2,261,216 2,320,714 
       
 

Operating income

 3,948 97,218 109,073 

Other income (expense):

 

Interest expense

 (34,388) (54,414) (39,768)

Interest income and other, net

 4,811 10,410 9,461 
       
 

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in income (loss) of affiliated companies

 (25,629) 53,214 78,766 
Cost of service 907,294
 930,687
 941,671
Cost of product 187,204
 228,577
 221,635
Site operating expenses 202,359
 203,912
 207,031
General and administrative 172,793
 226,740
 249,634
Rent 322,105
 324,716
 331,769
Depreciation and amortization 99,733
 91,755
 104,970
Goodwill impairment 34,939
 
 67,684
Total operating expenses 1,926,427
 2,006,387
 2,124,394
Operating (loss) income (33,990) 12,326
 (2,167)
Other (expense) income:      
Interest expense (22,290) (37,594) (28,245)
Interest income and other, net 1,952
 35,366
 5,098
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliated companies  (54,328) 10,098
 (25,314)

Income taxes

Income taxes

 9,496 (25,577) (41,950) (71,129) 10,024
 4,430

Equity in income (loss) of affiliated companies, net of income taxes

 7,228 11,942 (29,846)
       
 

(Loss) income from continuing operations

 (8,905) 39,579 6,970 
       
 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes (Note 2)

  3,161 (131,436)
       
 

Net (loss) income

 $(8,905)$42,740 $(124,466)
       
Equity in loss of affiliated companies, net of income taxes (11,623) (15,956) (30,859)
(Loss) income from continuing operations (137,080) 4,166
 (51,743)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes (Note 2) 1,353
 25,028
 (62,350)
Net (loss) income $(135,727) $29,194
 $(114,093)

Net (loss) income per share:

Net (loss) income per share:

       
 

Basic:

 
 

(Loss) income from continuing operations

 (0.16) 0.71 0.16 
 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

  0.06 (3.06)
       
 

Net (loss) income per share, basic(1)

 $(0.16)$0.77 $(2.90)
       
 

Diluted:

 
 

(Loss) income from continuing operations

 (0.16) 0.71 0.16 
 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

  0.05 (3.05)
       
 

Net (loss) income per share, diluted(1)

 $(0.16)$0.75 $(2.89)
       
Basic and diluted:      
(Loss) income from continuing operations (2.43) 0.07
 (0.91)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations 0.02
 0.44
 (1.09)
Net (loss) income per share, basic and diluted (1) $(2.40) $0.51
 $(2.00)

Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding:

Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding:

       
 

Basic

 56,704 55,806 42,897 
       
 

Diluted

 56,704 66,753 43,026 
       
Basic 56,482
 56,704
 57,137
Diluted 56,482
 56,846
 57,137

Cash dividends declared per common share

Cash dividends declared per common share

 $0.20 $0.16 $0.16  $0.12
 $0.24
 $0.24
       

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


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

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



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REGIS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES

IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

LOSS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

thousands)

 
 Common Stock  
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
  
  
  
 
 
 Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 Retained
Earnings
  
 Comprehensive
Income
 
 
 Shares Amount Total 

Balance, June 30, 2008

  43,070,927 $2,153 $143,265 $101,973 $728,795 $976,186 $108,899 

Net loss

              (124,466) (124,466) (124,466)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

           (47,666)    (47,666) (47,666)

Changes in fair market value of financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges, net of taxes

           (2,112)    (2,112) (2,112)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

  234,523  12  3,882        3,894    

Stock-based compensation

        7,525        7,525    

Shares issued through franchise stock incentive program

  13,808    378        378    

Recognition of deferred compensation and other, net of taxes (Note 14)

           (340)    (340) (340)

Tax benefit realized upon exercise of stock options

        712        712    

Issuance of restricted stock

  617,550  31  (31)           

Restricted stock forfeitures

  (28,119) (1) 1            

Taxes related to restricted stock

  (27,325) (1) (490)       (491)   

Dividends

              (6,912) (6,912)   

Equity issuance costs

        (243)       (243)   

Adjustment to stock option tax benefit

        (3,605)       (3,605)   
                

Balance, June 30, 2009

  43,881,364  2,194  151,394  51,855  597,417  802,860  (174,584)
                      

Net income

              42,740  42,740  42,740 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

           (5,416)    (5,416) (5,416)

Changes in fair market value of financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges, net of taxes

           2,467     2,467  2,467 

Issuance of common stock

  13,225,000  661  162,932        163,593    

Equity component of convertible debt, net of taxes

        15,245        15,245    

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

  202,700  10  3,055        3,065    

Stock-based compensation

        9,337        9,337    

Shares issued through franchise stock incentive program

  16,053  1  290        291    

Recognition of deferred compensation and other, net of taxes (Note 14)

           (1,874)    (1,874) (1,874)

Tax benefit realized upon exercise of stock options

        262        262    

Issuance of restricted stock

  304,200  15  (15)           

Restricted stock forfeitures

  (1,976)               

Taxes related to restricted stock

  (66,161) (3) (1,710)       (1,713)   

Dividends

              (9,146) (9,146)   

Equity issuance costs

        (8,154)       (8,154)   

Adjustment to stock option tax benefit

        (264)       (264)   
                

Balance, June 30, 2010

  57,561,180  2,878  332,372  47,032  631,011  1,013,293  37,917 
                      

Net loss

              (8,905) (8,905) (8,905)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

           30,405     30,405  30,405 

Changes in fair market value of financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges, net of taxes

           132     132  132 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

  45,933  2  680        682    

Stock-based compensation

        9,596        9,596    

Shares issued through franchise stock incentive program

  24,472  1  397        398    

Recognition of deferred compensation and other, net of taxes (Note 14)

           377     377  377 

Tax benefit realized upon exercise of stock options

        67        67    

Issuance of restricted stock

  277,300  14  (14)           

Restricted stock forfeitures

  (121,343) (6) 6            

Taxes related to restricted stock

  (76,731) (3) (1,787)       (1,790)   

Vested stock option expirations

        (127)       (127)   

Dividends

              (11,509) (11,509)   
                

Balance, June 30, 2011

  57,710,811 $2,886 $341,190 $77,946 $610,597 $1,032,619 $22,009 
                
  Fiscal Years
  2014 2013 2012
Net (loss) income $(135,727) $29,194
 $(114,093)
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Foreign currency translation adjustments:      
Foreign currency translation adjustments during the period 1,930
 (1,349) (24,254)
Reclassification adjustments for gains included in net (loss) income          
 (33,842) 
Net current period foreign currency translation adjustments 1,930
 (35,191) (24,254)
Recognition of deferred compensation and other, net of tax expense of $411 and $644, in fiscal years 2013 and 2012, respectively 165
 656
 1,029
Change in fair market value of financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges, net of tax (benefit) expense of $0, $(12) and $210, respectively 
 (23) 393
Other comprehensive income (loss) 2,095
 (34,558) (22,832)
Comprehensive loss $(133,632) $(5,364) $(136,925)

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



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REGIS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(In thousands)

Dollars in thousands, except share data)

 
 Years Ended June 30, 
 
 2011 2010 2009 

Cash flows from operating activities:

          
 

Net (loss) income

 $(8,905)$42,740 $(124,466)
 

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:

          
  

Depreciation

  88,602  92,466  105,145 
  

Amortization

  9,826  9,870  9,871 
  

Equity in (income) loss of affiliated companies

  (7,228) (11,942) 28,940 
  

Dividends received from affiliated companies

  10,023  2,404  906 
  

Deferred income taxes

  (14,711) 5,115  (3,843)
  

Impairment on discontinued operations

    (154) 183,289 
  

Goodwill impairment

  74,100  35,277  41,661 
  

Salon asset impairments

  6,681  6,428  10,201 
  

Note receivable bad debt expense

  31,227     
  

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation plans

  (67) (243) (163)
  

Stock-based compensation

  9,596  9,337  7,525 
  

Amortization of debt discount and financing costs

  6,469  6,406   
  

Other noncash items affecting earnings

  1,578  (3,153) (3,405)
  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities(1):

          
    

Receivables

  (2,358) 1,192  (12,104)
    

Inventories

  4,629  4,823  7,128 
    

Income tax receivable

  23,855  957  (34,652)
    

Other current assets

  4,725  2,657  (52)
    

Other assets

  (11,050) (14,951) (1,327)
    

Accounts payable

  (2,973) (4,966) (3,613)
    

Accrued expenses

  3,341  6,006  (23,364)
    

Other noncurrent liabilities

  1,818  1,954  387 
        
   

Net cash provided by operating activities

  229,178  192,223  188,064 
        

Cash flows from investing activities:

          
 

Capital expenditures

  (71,469) (57,821) (73,574)
 

Proceeds from sale of assets

  626  70  77 
 

Asset acquisitions, net of cash acquired and certain obligations assumed

  (17,990) (3,664) (40,051)
 

Proceeds from loans and investments

  16,804  16,099  19,008 
 

Disbursements for loans and investments

  (72,301)   (20,971)
 

Freestanding derivative settlement

    736   
        
   

Net cash used in investing activities

  (144,330) (44,580) (115,511)
        

Cash flows from financing activities:

          
 

Borrowings on revolving credit facilities

    337,000  6,391,100 
 

Payments on revolving credit facilities

    (342,000) (6,525,200)
 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of $5.2 million underwriting discount

    167,325  85,000 
 

Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations

  (137,671) (349,175) (92,504)
 

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation plans

  67  243  163 
 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of $7.2 million underwriting discount

  682  159,498  3,894 
 

Dividends paid

  (11,509) (9,146) (6,912)
 

Other

    (2,878) (3,848)
        
   

Net cash used in financing activities

  (148,431) (39,133) (148,307)
        

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

  7,975  823  (9,335)
        

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

  (55,608) 109,333  (85,089)

Cash and cash equivalents:

          
 

Beginning of year

  151,871  42,538  127,627 
        
 

End of year

 $96,263 $151,871 $42,538 
        
  Common Stock Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Retained
Earnings
 Total
  Shares Amount    
Balance, June 30, 2011 57,710,811
 $2,886
 $341,190
 $77,946
 $610,597
 $1,032,619
Net loss  
  
  
  
 (114,093) (114,093)
Foreign currency translation adjustments  
  
  
 (24,254)  
 (24,254)
Proceeds from exercise of SARs & stock options 60
 
 
  
  
 
Stock-based compensation  
  
 7,597
  
  
 7,597
Shares issued through franchise stock incentive program 18,844
 1
 305
  
  
 306
Recognition of deferred compensation and other, net of taxes (Note 10)  
  
  
 1,422
  
 1,422
Net restricted stock activity (314,474) (16) (1,426)  
  
 (1,442)
Vested stock option expirations  
  
 (723)  
  
 (723)
Cumulative minority interest (Note 1)         1,580
 1,580
Dividends  
  
  
  
 (13,855) (13,855)
Balance, June 30, 2012 57,415,241
 2,871
 346,943
 55,114
 484,229
 889,157
Net income  
  
  
  
 29,194
 29,194
Foreign currency translation adjustments  
  
  
 (35,191)  
 (35,191)
Stock repurchase program (909,175) (45) (14,823)     (14,868)
Proceeds from exercise of SARs & stock options 3,051
 
 41
  
  
 41
Stock-based compensation  
  
 5,881
  
  
 5,881
Shares issued through franchise stock incentive program 19,583
 1
 356
  
  
 357
Recognition of deferred compensation and other, net of taxes (Note 10)  
  
  
 633
  
 633
Net restricted stock activity 102,226
 5
 (2,728)  
  
 (2,723)
Vested stock option expirations  
  
 (1,404)  
  
 (1,404)
Minority interest (Note 1)  
  
  
  
 45
 45
Dividends  
  
  
  
 (13,708) (13,708)
Balance, June 30, 2013 56,630,926
 2,832
 334,266
 20,556
 499,760
 857,414
Net loss  
  
  
  
 (135,727) (135,727)
Foreign currency translation adjustments  
  
  
 1,930
  
 1,930
Proceeds from exercise of SARs & stock options 11
 
 
  
  
 
Stock-based compensation  
  
 6,400
  
  
 6,400
Shares issued through franchise stock incentive program 20,095
 1
 289
     290
Recognition of deferred compensation (Note 10)  
  
  
 165
  
 165
Net restricted stock activity 134
 
 (2,603)  
  
 (2,603)
Vested stock option expirations  
  
 (515)  
  
 (515)
Minority interest (Note 1)  
  
  
  
 220
 220
Dividends  
  
  
  
 (6,793) (6,793)
Balance, June 30, 2014 56,651,166
 $2,833
 $337,837
 $22,651
 $357,460
 $720,781

(1)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities exclude assets acquired and liabilities assumed through acquisitions

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
  Fiscal Years
  2014 2013 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net (loss) income $(135,727) $29,194
 $(114,093)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 81,406
 84,018
 111,435
Equity in loss of affiliated companies 11,623
 15,328
 30,043
Dividends received from affiliated companies 
 1,095
 4,047
Deferred income taxes 68,781
 10,322
 (14,171)
Accumulated other comprehensive income reclassification adjustments (Note 5) 
 (33,842) 
Gain from sale of discontinued operations 
 (17,827) 
Loss on write down of inventories 854
 12,557
 
Goodwill impairment 34,939
 
 146,110
Salon asset impairments 18,327
 8,224
 6,636
Note receivable bad debt recovery 
 (333) (805)
Stock-based compensation 6,400
 5,881
 7,597
Amortization of debt discount and financing costs 8,152
 7,346
 6,696
Other noncash items affecting earnings 224
 394
 31
Changes in operating assets and liabilities(1):      
Receivables 5,681
 (4,332) (4,502)
Inventories 2,555
 (10,745) 2,644
Income tax receivable 26,884
 (23,421) 2,809
Other current assets (6,503) (8,064) (5,272)
Other assets (103) 239
 (841)
Accounts payable 1,907
 19,086
 (4,856)
Accrued expenses 3,505
 (26,431) (8,657)
Other noncurrent liabilities (11,502) 459
 (11,151)
Net cash provided by operating activities 117,403
 69,148
 153,700
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Capital expenditures (49,439) (105,857) (85,769)
Proceeds from sale of assets 14
 163,916
 502
Salon acquisitions, net of cash acquired (15) 
 (2,587)
Proceeds from loans and investments 5,056
 131,581
 11,995
Disbursements for loans and investments 
 
 (15,000)
Change in restricted cash 
 (24,500) 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (44,384) 165,140
 (90,859)
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities 
 5,200
 471,500
Payments on revolving credit facilities 
 (5,200) (471,500)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of fees 118,058
 
 
Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations (7,059) (118,223) (29,693)
Repurchase of common stock 
 (14,868) 
Dividends paid (6,793) (13,708) (13,855)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 104,206
 (146,799) (43,548)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 914
 1,056
 (3,613)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 178,139
 88,545
 15,680
Cash and cash equivalents:      
Beginning of year 200,488
 111,943
 96,263
End of year $378,627
 $200,488
 $111,943
(1)Changes in operating assets and liabilities exclude assets acquired and liabilities assumed through acquisitions.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Business Description:

Regis Corporation (the Company) owns, operates and franchises hairstyling and hair care salons throughout the United States (U.S.), the United Kingdom (U.K.), Canada and Puerto Rico and several other countries. In addition, the Company owns and operates hair restoration centers in the U.S. and Canada.Rico. Substantially all of the hairstyling and hair care salons owned and operated by the Company in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico are located in leased space in enclosed mall shopping centers, strip shopping centers or Walmart Supercenters. FranchiseFranchised salons throughout the U.S. are primarily located in strip shopping centers. The company-ownedCompany-owned salons in the U.K. are owned and operated in malls, leading department stores, mass merchants and high-street locations. The hair restoration centers, including both company-owned
During the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, the Company redefined its operating segments to reflect how the chief operating decision maker evaluates the business as a result of restructuring the Company's North American field organization. Based on the way the Company now manages its business, it has three reportable segments: North American Value, North American Premium and franchise locations, are typically locatedInternational salons. Prior to this change, the Company had two reportable operating segments: North American salons and International salons. See Note 14 to the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Concurrent with the change in leased space within office buildings. Thereportable operating segments, the Company maintains ownership interest in salons, beauty schools and hair restoration centers through equity-method investments.

revised its prior period financial information to conform to the new segment structure. Historical financial information presented herein reflects this change.

Consolidation:

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and allits subsidiaries after the elimination of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. In consolidation, all intercompany accounts and transactionstransactions. All material subsidiaries are eliminated.

wholly owned. The Company consolidated variable interest entities where it has determined it is the primary beneficiary of those entities' operations.

Variable Interest Entities:
The Company has or has had interests in certain privately held entities through arrangements that do not involve voting interests. Such entities, known as a variable interest entity (VIE), are required to be consolidated by its primary beneficiary. The Company evaluates whether or not it is the primary beneficiary for each VIE using a qualitative assessment that considers the VIE's purpose and design, the involvement of each of the interest holders and the risk and benefits of the VIE.
As of June 30, 2014, the Company has one VIE, Roosters MGC International LLC (Roosters), where the Company is the primary beneficiary. The Company owns a 60.0% ownership interest in Roosters. As of June 30, 2014, total assets, total liabilities and total shareholders' equity of Roosters were $6.5, $1.8 and $4.7 million, respectively. Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest in Roosters was immaterial for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012. Shareholders' equity attributable to the non-controlling interest in Roosters was $1.8 million and $1.6 million as of June 30, 2014 and 2013 and recorded within retained earnings on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
The Company utilized consolidation of variable interest entities guidance to determine whether or not its investment in Empire Education Group, Inc. (EEG) was a VIE, and if so, whether the Company was the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The Company concluded that EEG was not a VIE based on the fact that EEG had sufficient equity at risk. The Company accounts for EEG as an equity investment under the voting interest model, as the Company has granted the other shareholder of EEG an irrevocable proxy to vote a certain number of the Company’s shares such that the other shareholder of EEG has voting control of 51.0% of EEG’s common stock, as well as the right to appoint four of the five members of EEG’s Board of Directors.
Use of Estimates:

The preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S.United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Foreign Currency Translation:

        Financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company's international subsidiaries are measured using local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at the exchange rates in effect at each fiscal year end. Translation adjustments arising from the use of differing exchange rates from period to period are included in accumulated other comprehensive income within shareholders' equity. Statement of Operations accounts are translated at the average rates of exchange prevailing during the year. The different exchange rates from period to period impact the amount of reported income from the Company's international operations.

Cash and Cash Equivalents:

Cash equivalents consist of investments in short-term, highly liquid securities having original maturities of three months or less, which are made as a part of the Company's cash management activity. The carrying values of these assets approximate their fair market values. The Company primarily utilizes a cash management system with a series of separate accounts consisting of lockbox accounts for receiving cash, concentration accounts that funds are moved to, and several "zero balance" disbursement accounts for funding of payroll and accounts payable. As a result of the Company's cash management system,

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checks issued, but not presented to the banks for payment, may create negative book cash balances. There were no checks outstanding in excess of related book cash balances at June 30, 20112014 and 2010.

2013.

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credit. The restricted cash balance is classified within other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts:

The receivable balance on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet primarily includeincludes credit card receivables and accounts and notes receivable from franchisees and credit card receivables.franchisees. The balance is presented net of an allowance for expected losses (i.e., doubtful accounts), primarily related to the receivables from the Company's franchisees. The Company monitors the financial condition of its franchisees and records provisions for estimated losses on receivables when it believes its franchisees are unable to make their required payments based on factors such as delinquencies and aging trends.
The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company's best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses related to existing accounts and notes receivables.

        The following table summarizes the activity in As of June 30, 2014 and 2013, the allowance for doubtful accounts:

accounts was $0.9 and $0.6 million, respectively.
 
 For the Years Ended June 30, 
 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Beginning balance

 $3,170 $2,382 $1,515 

Bad debt expense

  853  1,040  1,089 

Write-offs

  (2,549) (252) (225)

Other (primarily the impact of foreign currency fluctuations)

  8    3 
        

Ending balance

 $1,482 $3,170 $2,382 
        
Inventories:

Note Receivables, Net:

        The note receivable balances within the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet primarily include a note receivable with the purchaser

Inventories of Trade Secret and a note receivable related to the Company's investment in MY Style. The balances are presented net of a valuation reserve for expected losses. The Company monitors the financial condition of its counterparties with an outstanding note receivable and records provisions for estimated losses on receivables when it believes the counterparties are unable to make their required payments. The valuation reserve is the Company's best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses related to existing notes receivable. See discussion of the note receivable with the purchaser of Trade Secret and the note receivable related to the Company's investment in MY Style within Notes 2 and 6, respectively, to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Inventories:

        Inventoriesfinished goods consist principally of hair care products for retail product sales. A portion of inventories are also used for salon services consisting of hair color, hair care products including shampoo and conditioner and hair care treatments including permanents, neutralizers and relaxers. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined on a weighted average cost basis.

Physical inventory counts are performed semi-annually.annually in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year. Product and service inventories are adjusted based on the results of the physical inventory counts. BetweenDuring the physical inventory counts,fiscal year, cost of retail product sold to salon customersguests is determined based on the weighted average cost of product sold, adjusted for an estimated shrinkage factor and the cost of product used in salon services


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is determined by applying estimated gross profit marginspercentage of total cost of service and product to service revenues. The estimated gross profit marginspercentage related to service inventories areis updated semi-annuallyquarterly based on thecycle count results of the physical inventory counts and other factors that could impact the Company's margin rate estimates such as mix of service sales mix, discounting and special promotions. Actual results for the estimated gross margin percentage as compared to the semi-annualquarterly estimates have not historically resulted in material adjustments to our Statement of Operations.

The Company has inventory valuation reserves for excess and obsolete inventories, or other factors that may render inventories unmarketable at their historical costs. Estimates of the future demand for the Company's inventory and anticipated changes in formulas and packaging are some of the other factors used by management in assessing the net realizable value of inventories. During fiscal year 2013, the Company recorded an inventory write-down of $12.6 million associated with standardizing plan-o-grams, eliminating retail products and consolidating from four own-branded product lines to one.
Property and Equipment:

Property and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment areis computed onusing the straight-line method over their estimated useful asset lives (30 to 39 years for buildings, 10 years for improvements and three to ten years for equipment, furniture and software). Depreciation expense was $88.6, $92.5,$79.7, $81.8 and $105.1$96.4 million in fiscal years 2011, 2010,2014, 2013 and 2009,2012, respectively. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the related lease term, generally ten years. For leases with renewal periods at the Company's option, management may determine at the inception of the lease that renewal is reasonably assured if failure to exercise a renewal option imposes an economic penalty to the Company. In such cases, the Company will include the renewal option period along with the original lease term in the determination of appropriate estimated useful lives.

The Company capitalizes both internal and external costs of developing or obtaining computer software for internal use. Costs incurred to develop internal-use software during the application development stage are capitalized, while data conversion, training and maintenance costs associated with internal-use software are expensed as incurred. At June 30, 2011 and 2010, the net book value of capitalized software costs was $34.1 and $35.2 million, respectively. Amortization expense related to capitalized software, included within depreciation expense disclosed above, was $8.4, $8.5,$7.5, $6.8 and $9.1$22.3 million in fiscal years 2011, 2010,2014, 2013 and 2009,2012, respectively, which has been determined based on an estimated useful life oflives ranging from five orto seven years.

        Historically, because of the Company's large size and scale requirements it has been necessary for the Company to internally develop and support its own proprietary POS information system.

The Company has recently identifiedimplemented a third party POS alternative that has a system that meets our current and enhanced functionality requirements and will cost significantly less to implement and support. Due to the Company's plan to replace the POSpoint-of-sale (POS) information system the Company reviewed the capitalized software carrying value for impairment at June 30, 2011. As a result of the Company's long-lived asset impairment testing at June 30, 2011 for this grouping of assets, no impairment charges were recorded.in fiscal year 2013. The Company has reassessed and adjusted the useful liferecorded $16.2 million of the capitalized software as the POS alternative is expected be implementedaccelerated amortization expense in salons during the first half of fiscal year 2012. The Company expects to fully amortize the net balance of the existing POS information system, approximately $20 million at June 30, 2011, during fiscal year 2012 associated with a previously developed POS system that became fully depreciated as locations using the Company's existing POS information system move to a third party POS alternative.

of June 30, 2012.

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depreciation and amortization accounts are adjusted for property retirements and disposals with the resulting gain or loss included in operating income. Fully depreciated or amortized assets remain in the accounts until retired from service.


Long-Lived Asset Impairment Assessments, Excluding Goodwill:

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Investment In and Loans to Affiliates:

The Company has equity investments in securitiesassesses the impairment of certain privately held entities. The Company accounts for these investments under the equity method of accounting. The Company also has loans receivable from certain of these entities. Investments accounted for under the equity method are recordedlong-lived assets at the amountindividual salon level, as this is the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of other groups of assets and liabilities, when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of the Company's investment and adjusted each period for the Company's share of the investee's income or loss. Investments are reviewed for changes in circumstanceassets or the occurrence of events that suggest the Company's investmentasset grouping may not be recoverable. During fiscal year 2011, we recordedFactors considered in deciding when to perform an impairment review include significant under-performance of $9.2 million relatedan individual salon in relation to expectations, significant economic or geographic trends, and significant changes or planned changes in our investment in MY Style. During fiscal year 2009, we recorded impairments of $25.7 and $7.8 million ($4.8 million net of tax) related to our investment in Provalliance and investment in and loans to Intelligent Nutrients, LLC, respectively.

Self Insurance Accruals:

        The Company uses a combination of third party insurance and self-insurance for a number of risks including workers' compensation, health insurance, employment practice liability and general liability claims. The liability represents the Company's estimateuse of the undiscounted ultimate cost of uninsured claims incurred as of the balance sheet date.

        The workers' compensation, general liability and employment practice liability analysis includes applying loss development factors to the Company's historical claims data (total paid and incurred amounts per claim) for all policy years where the Company has not reached its aggregate limits to project the future development of incurred claims. The workers' compensation analysisassets. Impairment is performed for three models; California, Texas and all other states. A variety of accepted actuarial methodologies are followed to determine these liabilities, including several methods to predict the loss development factors for each policy period. These liabilities are determined by modeling the frequency (number of claims) and severity (cost of claims), fitting statistical distributions to the experience, and then running simulations. A similar analysis is performed for both general liability and employment practices liability; however, it is a single model for all liability claims rather than the three separate models used for workers' compensation.

        The health insurance analysis utilizes trailing twelve months of paid and 24 months of incurred medical and prescription claims to project the amount of incurred but not yet reported claims liability amount. The lag factors are developedevaluated based on the Company's specific claim data utilizing a completion factor methodology. The developed factor, expressed as a percentagesum of paid claims, is appliedundiscounted estimated future cash flows expected to result from use of the trailing twelve monthslong-lived assets that do not recover the carrying values. If the undiscounted estimated cash flows are less than the carrying value of paid claims to calculate the estimated liability amount. The calculated liability amount is reviewed for reasonablenessassets, the Company calculates an impairment charge based on reserve adequacy ranges for historical periods by testing prior reserve levels against actual expenses to date.

        Although the Company does not expectassets' estimated fair value. The fair value of the amounts ultimately paid to differ significantly fromlong-lived assets is estimated using a discounted cash flow model based on the estimates, self insurance accruals could be affected if future claims experience differs significantly from the historical trendsbest information available, including market data and actuarial assumptions. For fiscal year 2011, the Companysalon level revenues and expenses. Long-lived asset impairment charges are recorded an increase in expense from changes in estimates related to prior year open policy periods related to continuing operations of $1.4 million. For fiscal years 2010within depreciation and 2009, the Company recorded decreases in expense from changes in estimates related to prior year open policy periods related to continuing operations of $1.7 and $9.9 million, respectively. A 10.0 percent changeamortization in the self-insurance reserve would affect (loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in income (loss)Consolidated Statement of affiliated companiesOperations.

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respectively. The Company updates loss projections twice each year and adjusts its recorded liability to reflect the current projections. The updated loss projections consider new claims and developments associated with existing claims for each open policy period. As certain claims can take years to settle, the Company has multiple policy periods open at any point in time.

        As the workers' compensation accrual is the majority of the self insurance accrual, below is a rollforward of the activity within the Company's workers' compensation self insurance accrual:

 
 For the Years Ended June 30, 
 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Beginning balance

 $30,082 $31,505 $35,123 

Provision for incurred losses

  13,993  14,739  14,676 

Prior year actuarial loss development

  2,231  35  (7,715)

Claim payments

  (12,584) (14,867) (12,145)

Other, net

  (728) (1,330) 1,566 
        

Ending balance

 $32,994 $30,082 $31,505 
        

        As of June 30, 2011, the Company had $14.7 and $30.9 million recorded in current liabilities and non-current liabilities, respectively,management related to the Company's self insurance accruals which includesexpected useful lives of long-lived assets and the workers' compensation self insurance accrual.ability to realize undiscounted cash flows in excess of the carrying amounts of such assets are affected by factors such as the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the assets, changes in economic conditions and changes in operating performance. As the ongoing expected cash flows and carrying amounts of June 30, 2010,long-lived assets are assessed, these factors could cause the Company had $18.4 and $26.5 million recorded in current liabilities and non-current liabilities, respectively, related to the Company's self insurance accruals which includes the workers' compensation self insurance accrual.

realize material impairment charges.

A summary of long-lived asset impairment charges follows:
 
Fiscal Years


2014
2013
2012


(Dollars in thousands)
North American Value
$11,714
 $5,031
 $2,892
North American Premium
5,014
 3,042
 3,174
International
1,599
 151
 570
Total
$18,327

$8,224

$6,636
Goodwill:

Goodwill is tested for impairment annually during the Company's fourth fiscal quarter or at the time of a triggering event. In evaluating whether goodwill is impaired, the Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, including goodwill, as a basis for determining if the Company needs to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. If it is determined that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value, the Company does not need to perform the two-step impairment test. Depending on certain factors, the Company may elect to proceed directly to the two-step impairment test. In the two-step goodwill impairment assessment, the Company compares the carrying value of each reporting unit, including goodwill, to the estimated fair value of the reporting unit. The Company's reporting units are its operating segments.
In assessing qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, the Company evaluates certain factors including, but not limited to, economic, market and industry conditions, cost factors and the overall financial performance of the reporting unit.
The carrying value of each reporting unit is based on the assets and liabilities associated with the operations of the reporting unit, including allocation of shared or corporate balances among reporting units. Allocations are generally based on the number of salons in each reporting unit as a percent of total company-owned salons.

        The

For the two-step goodwill impairment test, the Company calculates the estimated fair valuevalues of the reporting units based on discounted future cash flows that utilizeutilizing estimates in annual revenue, grossservice and product margins, fixed expense rates, allocated corporate overhead, and long-term growth rates for determining terminal value. The Company's estimated future cash flows also take into consideration acquisition integration and maturation. Where available and as appropriate, comparative market multiples are used to corroboratein conjunction with the results of the discounted cash flow. The Company considers its various concepts to be reporting units when testing for goodwill impairment because that is where the Company believes the goodwill resides.flows. The Company periodically engages third-party valuation consultants to assist in evaluation ofevaluating the Company's estimated fair value calculations.


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based on the relative fair values under the assumption of a taxable transaction. The excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the amount assigned to its assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill. The goodwill impairment is measured as the excess of the carrying value of goodwill over its implied fair value.

As a result of our annual impairment test during the fourth quarter of 2014, fair values of the Company's reporting units were deemed to be greater than their respective carrying values. For the fiscal year 2014 annual impairment testing of goodwill, during the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, a $74.1 million impairment charge was recorded within continuing operations for the excess of the carrying value of goodwill over the implied fair value of the goodwill for the Promenade salon concept. The Promenade salon concept reported same-store sales results of negative 3.3 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2011, which was unfavorable compared to the Company's budgeted same-store sales. As visitation patterns have not been rebounding as quickly as the Company had originally projected for fiscal year 2011, the Company reduced the budgeted financial projections for fiscal year 2012. The projections assume that the Promenade salon concept remains a strong viable business but will have a slow recovery. As a result of the lowered projections, the estimated fair value of the Promenade salon concept decreased to a level below the Promenade salon concept's carrying value.

        The estimated fair values of the Hair Restoration Centers reporting unit and Regis salon concept exceeded the respective carrying values by approximately 9.0 and 18.0 percent, respectively. The respective fair values of the Company's remaining reporting units with goodwill exceeded fair valuecarrying values by greater than 20.0 percent. While20.0%.

During the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, the Company has determined the estimated fair values of Promenade, Hair Restoration Centers, and Regis to be appropriate based on the historical level of revenue growth, operating income and cash flows, it is reasonably likelyexperienced two triggering events that Promenade, Hair Restoration Centers, and Regis may become impaired in future periods. The term "reasonably likely" refers to an occurrence that is more than remote but less than probableresulted in the judgmentCompany testing its goodwill for impairment. First, the Company redefined its operating segments to reflect how the chief operating decision maker evaluates the business as a result of restructuring the Company. Because some ofCompany's North American field organization. The field reorganization, which impacted all North American salons except for salons in the inherent assumptions and estimates used in determining the fair value of the reportable segment are outside the control of management, changes in these underlying assumptions can adversely impact fair value. Potential impairment of a portion or all of the carrying value of the Promenade and Regis salon concepts and Hair Restoration Centers goodwill is dependent on many factors and cannot be predicted with certainty.

        Historically, goodwillmass premium category, was tested annually for impairment during the third quarter, as of February 28, of each fiscal year. Effectiveannounced in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011,2013 and completed in the Company adopted a new accounting policy whereby the annual impairment review of goodwill will be performed during the fourth quarter, as of April 30 instead of the thirdsecond quarter of each fiscal year.year 2014. The changeCompany did not completely operate under the realigned operating structure prior to the second quarter of fiscal year 2014.

Second, the former Regis and Promenade reporting units reported lower than projected same-store sales that were unfavorable compared to the Company’s projections used in the fiscal year 2013 annual goodwill impairment testing date was made to better align the annual goodwill impairment test with the timingtest. The disruptive impact of the Company's annual budgeting process. The changefoundational initiatives announced in accounting principle does not delay, accelerate or avoid an impairment charge. Accordingly, the Company believes that the accounting change described above is preferable under the circumstances. As a result of the Company's annual impairment testing of goodwill during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011, 2013 on the first two fiscal quarters of 2014 was greater than anticipated.
Pursuant to the change in operating segments and the lower than projected same-store sales, during the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, the Company performed interim goodwill impairment tests on its former Regis and Promenade reporting units. The impairment tests resulted in a $34.9 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge on the former Regis reporting unit and no impairment on the former Promenade reporting unit, as its estimated fair value exceeded its carrying value by approximately 12.0%. The impairment was only partly deductible for tax purposes resulting in a tax benefit of $6.3 million. See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
In connection with the change in operating segment structure, the Company changed its North American reporting units from five reporting units: SmartStyle, Supercuts, MasterCuts, Regis and Promenade, to two reporting units: North American Value and North American Premium. Based on the changes to the Company's operating segment structure, goodwill has been reallocated to the new reporting units at June 30, 2014 and 2013.
Analyzing goodwill for impairment requires management to make assumptions and to apply judgment, including forecasting future sales and expenses, and selecting appropriate discount rates, which can be affected by economic conditions and other factors that can be difficult to predict. The Company does not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the estimates or assumptions it uses to calculate impairment losses of goodwill. However, if actual results are not consistent with the estimates and assumptions used in the calculations, the Company may be exposed to future impairment losses that could be material.
During fiscal years 2014 and 2012, the Company impaired $34.9 and $67.7 million, respectively, of goodwill associated with our North American Premium reporting unit. No goodwill impairment charges were recorded.

recorded during fiscal year 2013.

As of June 30, 2011,2014, the Company's estimated fair value, as determined by the sum of our reporting units' fair value, reconciled to within a reasonable range of our market capitalization, which included an assumed control premium.

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A summary of the Company's goodwill balance asby reporting unit follows:
 
Fiscal
Reporting Unit
2014
2013
 
(Dollars in thousands)
North American Value
$425,264

$425,932
North American Premium


34,953
Total
$425,264

$460,885

(1)    As of June 30, 20112014 and 2010 by2013, the International reporting unit is as follows:

had no goodwill.
Reporting Unit
 As of June 30,
2011
 As of June 30,
2010
 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Regis

 $103,761 $102,180 

MasterCuts

  4,652  4,652 

SmartStyle

  48,916  48,280 

Supercuts

  129,477  121,693 

Promenade

  240,910  309,804 
      

Total North America Salons

  527,716  586,609 

Hair Restoration Centers

  152,796  150,380 
      

Consolidated Goodwill

 $680,512 $736,989 
      
See Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

        As a result

Investments In Affiliates:
The Company has equity investments in securities of certain privately held entities. The Company accounts for these investments under the equity or cost method of accounting. Investments accounted for under the equity method are recorded at the amount of the Company's investment and adjusted each period for the Company's share of the investee's income or loss. Investments are reviewed for changes in circumstance or the occurrence of events that suggest the Company's investment may not be recoverable.
During fiscal years 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded noncash impairments of $17.9 and $19.4 million, respectively, related to its investment in EEG. Due to economic, regulatory and other factors, the Company may be required to take additional noncash impairment charges related to its investments and such noncash impairments could be material to its consolidated balance sheet and results of operations. Based on EEG's annual goodwill impairment analysis of goodwillassessment during the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, a $35.3 million impairment charge was recorded within continuing operations for2014, the excessCompany's portion of EEG's estimated fair value exceeds carrying value of its investment by approximately 10%. Any meaningful underperformance against plan or reduced outlook by EEG, changes to the carrying value of goodwill overEEG or further erosion in valuations of the implied fair value of goodwill for the Regis salon concept.

        As a resultfor-profit secondary educational market could lead to other than temporary impairments of the Company's interiminvestment in EEG. In addition, EEG may be required to record noncash impairment testcharges related to long-lived assets or establish valuation allowances against certain of its deferred tax assets and our share of such noncash impairment charges or valuation allowances could be material to the Company's consolidated balance sheet and results of operations. During fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded its share, $21.2, $2.1 and $8.9 million, respectively, of noncash impairment charges recorded directly by EEG for goodwill duringand long-lived and intangible assets. As of June 30, 2014, EEG has no goodwill. As of June 30, 2014, our share of EEG's deferred tax assets was $7.8 million. See Note 5 to the three months ended December 31, 2008,Consolidated Financial Statements.

Self-Insurance Accruals:
The Company uses a $41.7combination of third party insurance and self-insurance for a number of risks including workers' compensation, health insurance, employment practice liability and general liability claims. The liability represents the Company's estimate of the undiscounted ultimate cost of uninsured claims incurred as of the balance sheet date.
The Company estimates self-insurance liabilities using a number of factors, primarily based on independent third-party actuarially-determined amounts, historical claims experience, estimates of incurred but not reported claims, demographic factors and severity factors.
Although the Company does not expect the amounts ultimately paid to differ significantly from the estimates, self-insurance accruals could be affected if future claims experience differs significantly from historical trends and actuarial assumptions. For fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded (decreases) increases in expense from changes in estimates related to prior year open policy periods of $(2.0), $(1.1) and $0.9 million, impairment charge for the full carrying amount of goodwill within the salon conceptsrespectively. A 10.0% change in the United Kingdom was recorded withinself-insurance reserve would affect income (loss) from continuing operations. The recent performance challengesoperations before income taxes and equity in (loss) income of the international salon operations indicated that the estimated fair value was less than the current carrying of this reporting unit's net assets, including goodwill.

Long-Lived Asset Impairment Assessments, Excluding Goodwill:

affiliated companies by approximately $4.8 million for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012. The Company reviews long-lived assetsupdates loss projections twice each year and adjusts its recorded liability to reflect updated projections. The updated loss projections consider new claims and developments associated with existing claims for impairmenteach open policy period. As certain claims can take years to settle, the Company has multiple policy periods open at the salon level annually or if events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. The Company's test for impairment of property and equipment is performed at a salon level as this is the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets and liabilities. Impairment is evaluated based on the sum of undiscounted estimated future cash flows expected to result from use of the assets that does not recover the carrying value of the related salon assets. When the sum of a salon's undiscounted estimated future cash flow is zero or negative, impairment is measured as the full carrying value of the related salon's equipment and leasehold improvements. When the sum of a salon's undiscounted cash flows is greater than zero but less than the carrying value of the related salon's equipment and leasehold improvements, a discounted cash flow analysis is performed to estimate the fair value of the salon assets and impairment is measured as the difference between the carrying value of the salon assets and the estimated fair value. The fair value estimate is based on the best information available, including market data.

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As a result of June 30, 2014, the Company's annual impairment analysis of long-lived assets, the following impairment charges were recognized during fiscal years 2011, 2010,Company had $14.9 and 2009,$32.7 million recorded in current liabilities and noncurrent liabilities, respectively, related primarily to the carrying value of certain salons' property and equipment within our North American, International, and Hair Restoration Centers segments:

 
 For the Years Ended June 30, 
 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands
 

North American salons

 $6,115 $6,253 $4,309 

International salons

  394  175  5,892 

Hair restoration centers

  172     
        

Total

 $6,681 $6,428 $10,201 
        

        The International impairment charges in fiscal year 2009 included charges related to the Company's self-insurance accruals. As of June 2009 plan to close up to 80 underperforming company-owned salons30, 2013, the Company had $14.8 and $32.4 million recorded in the United Kingdom in fiscal year 2010. The Company also evaluated the appropriateness of the remaining useful lives of its non-impaired propertycurrent liabilities and equipment and whether a changenoncurrent liabilities, respectively, related to the depreciation charge was warranted. Impairment charges for continuing operations are included in depreciation related to company-owned salons in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Company's self-insurance accruals.

Deferred Rent and Rent Expense:

The Company leases most salon and hair restoration center locations under operating leases. Rent expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Tenant improvement allowances funded by landlord incentives, rent holidays and rent escalation clauses which provide for scheduled rent increases during the lease term or for rental payments commencing at a date other than the date of initial occupancy are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations on a straight-line basis over the lease term (including one renewal option period if renewal is reasonably assured based on the imposition of an economic penalty for failure to exercise the renewal option). The difference between the rent due under the stated periods of the lease compared to that ofand the straight-line basis is recorded as deferred rent within accrued expenses and other noncurrent liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

For purposes of recognizing incentives and minimum rental expenses on a straight-line basis, over the terms of the leases, the Company uses the date that it obtains the legal right to use and control the leased space to begin amortization, which is generally when the Company enters the space and begins to make improvements in preparation of its intended use of the leased space.

use.

Certain leases provide for contingent rents, which are determined as a percentage of revenues in excess of specified levels. The Company records a contingent rent liability in accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, along with the corresponding rent expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, when specified levels have been achieved or when management determines that achieving the specified levels during the fiscal year is probable.

Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue:

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pays for the salon receives the customer's payment.merchandise. Revenues from purchases made with gift cards are also recorded when the customerguest takes possession of the merchandise or services are provided. Gift cards issued by the Company are recorded as a liability (deferred revenue) until they are redeemed.

Product sales by the Company to its franchisees are included within product revenues on the Consolidated Statement of Operations and recorded at the time product is shipped to franchise locations. The related cost of product sold to franchisees is included within cost of product in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

        Company-owned hair restoration center revenues stem primarily from servicing hair systems and surgical procedures, as well as through product and hair system sales. The Company records deferred revenue for contracts related to the servicing of hair systems and recognizes the revenue ratably over the term of the service contract. Revenues are recognized related to surgical procedures when the procedure is performed. Product revenues, including sales of hair systems, are recognized at the time of application, as this is when delivery occurs and payment is probable.

Franchise revenues primarily include royalties, initial franchise fees and net rental income (see Note 10).income. Royalties are recognized as revenue in the month in which franchisee services are rendered. The Company recognizes revenue from initial franchise fees at the time franchise locations are opened, as this is generally when the Company has performed all initial services required under the franchise agreement.

See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Classification of Expenses:
The following discussion provides the primary costs classified in each major expense category:
Beginning in fiscal year 2014, costs associated with field leaders, excluding salons within the North American Premium segment, that were previously recorded within General and Administrative expense are now categorized within Cost of Service and Site Operating expense as a result of the field reorganization that took place in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013. Previously, field leaders did not work on the salon floor daily. As reorganized, field leaders now spend most of their time on the salon floor leading and mentoring stylists and serving guests. As a result, district and senior district leader labor costs are now reported within Cost of Service rather than General and Administrative expenses and their travel costs are reported within Site Operating expenses rather than General and Administrative expenses.
Cost of service— labor costs related to salon employees, costs associated with our field supervision (fiscal year 2014) and the cost of product used in providing service.
Cost of product— cost of product sold to guests, labor costs related to selling retail product and the cost of product sold to franchisees.
Site operating— direct costs incurred by the Company's salons, such as advertising, workers' compensation, insurance, utilities, travel costs associated with our field supervision (fiscal year 2014) and janitorial costs.

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General and administrative— costs associated with our field supervision (fiscal years 2013 and 2012), salon training and promotions, distribution centers and corporate offices (such as salaries and professional fees), including cost incurred to support franchise operations.
Consideration Received from Vendors:

The Company receives consideration for a variety of vendor-sponsored programs. These programs primarily include volume rebates and promotion and advertising reimbursements. Promotion and advertising reimbursements are discussed under Advertising within this note.

See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

With respect to volume rebates, the Company estimates the amount of rebate it will receive and accrues it as a reduction ofto the cost of inventory over the period in which the rebate is earned based upon historical purchasing patterns and the terms of the volume rebate program. A periodicquarterly analysis is performed at least quarterly, in order to ensure that the estimated rebate accrued is reasonable and any necessary adjustments are recorded.

Shipping and Handling Costs:

Shipping and handling costs are incurred to store, move and ship product from the Company's distribution centers to company-owned and franchise locations and include an allocation of internal overhead. Such shipping and handling costs related to product shipped to company-owned locations are included in site operating expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Shipping and handling costs related to shipping product to franchise locations totaled $3.5, $2.9,$3.2, $3.6 and $2.7$3.8 million during fiscal years 2011, 2010,2014, 2013 and 2009,2012, respectively and are included within general and administrative expenses.expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Any amounts billed to the franchiseefranchisees for shipping and handling are included in product revenues within the Consolidated Statement of Operations.


Advertising:

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Advertising:

Advertising costs, including salon collateral material, are expensed as incurred. The following table breaks out advertisingAdvertising costs expensed and included in continuing operations and advertising costs expensed and included in discontinued operations in fiscal years 2011, 20102014, 2013 and 2009:

2012 was $40.6, $39.2, $42.1 million, respectively.
 
 For the Years Ended June 30, 
Breakout of Advertising Costs
 2011 2010 2009 

Advertising costs included in continuing operations

 $63,275 $54,850 $56,926 

Advertising costs included in discontinued operations

      4,451 
        

Total advertising costs

 $63,275 $54,850 $61,377 
        

The Company participates in cooperative advertising programs under which the vendor reimbursesvendors reimburse the Company for costs related to advertising for its products. The Company records such reimbursements as a reduction of advertising expense when the expense is incurred. During fiscal years 2011, 2010,2014, 2013 and 2009,2012, no amounts were received in excess of the Company's related expense.

Advertising Funds:

The Company has various franchising programs supporting certain of its franchise salon concepts consisting of Supercuts, Cost Cutters, First Choice Haircutters, Magicuts, Pro-Cuts, Beauty Supply Outlet and Hair Club.concepts. Most of the concepts maintain advertising funds that provide comprehensive advertising and sales promotion support.

The SupercutsCompany is required to participate in the advertising fund isfunds for company-owned locations under the Company's largestsame salon concept. The Company assists in the administration of the advertising fund. The Supercuts advertising fund is administered byfunds. However, a councilgroup of individuals consisting primarily of franchisee representatives. The councilrepresentatives has overall control ofover all of the fund's expenditures and operates the funds in accordance with terms of the franchise operating and other agreements.

        Each Supercuts salon contributes 5.0 percent of service revenues to the fund (contributions for other concepts range between 1.5 and 5.0 percent). The majority of the advertising funds are spent to support media placement and local marketing activities. The remainder is allocated for the creation of national advertising campaigns and system wide activities. None of the Supercuts advertising funds collected may be used by the Company as reimbursement for the cost of administering the advertising fund. Advertising funds can only be used as directed by the fund's council and are considered to be restricted.

        The Company records all advertising funds as assets and liabilities within the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, approximately $16.7 and $18.0 million, respectively, of the advertising funds' assets and liabilities were recorded within total assets and total liabilities, respectively, in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company records advertising expense in the period the company-owned salon makes contributions to the respective advertising fund. During fiscal years 2011, 2010,2014, 2013 and 20092012, total contributions to the franchise brand advertising funds totaled $41.9, $39.8,$18.6, $19.0, $19.2 million, respectively.
The Company records all advertising funds as assets and $39.4liabilities within the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of June 30, 2014 and 2013, approximately $26.8 and $20.8 million, respectively.

respectively, representing the advertising funds' assets and liabilities were recorded within total assets and total liabilities in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Stock-Based Employee Compensation Plans:
The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense based on the fair value of the awards at the grant date. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award (or to the date a participant becomes eligible for retirement, if earlier). The Company uses option pricing methods that require the input of subjective assumptions, including the expected term, expected volatility, dividend yield and risk-free interest rate.
The Company estimates the likelihood and the rate of achievement for performance sensitive stock-based awards at the end of each reporting period. Changes in the estimated rate of achievement can have a significant effect on the recorded stock-based compensation expense as the effect of a change in the estimated achievement level is recognized in the period the change occurs.

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        The Company acts as an agent for the franchisees with regard to these contributions to the advertising funds. Thus, in accordance with guidance for accounting for franchise fee revenue, the Company does not reflect contributions to these advertising funds by its franchisees in its Consolidated Statement of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows but reflects the related assets and liabilities in its Consolidated Balance Sheet.


Preopening Expenses:

Non-capital expenditures such as payroll, training costs and promotion incurred prior to the opening of a new location are expensed as incurred.

Sales Taxes:

Sales taxes are recorded on a net basis (rather than as both revenue and an expense) within the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Income Taxes:

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or income tax returns. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using currently enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. RealizationA valuation allowance is established for any portion of deferred tax assets is ultimately dependent uponthat are not considered more likely than not to be realized. The Company evaluates all evidence, including recent financial performance, the existence of cumulative year losses and our forecast of future taxable income.income, to assess the need for a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. While the determination of whether or not to record a valuation allowance is not fully governed by a specific objective test, accounting guidance places significant weight on recent financial performance.
During fiscal year 2014, the impacts from foundational initiatives implemented late in the prior fiscal year continued to negatively impact the Company’s financial performance. Due to recent negative financial performance and cumulative losses incurred in recent years, the Company was no longer able to conclude that it was more likely than not the U.S. and U.K. deferred tax assets would be fully realized and established a valuation allowance on the U.S. and U.K. deferred tax assets.
A summary of the activity for the deferred tax asset valuation allowance follows:
 
Fiscal Year
2014
 (Dollars in thousands)
Balance, June 30, 2013$
Establishment of valuation allowance against U.S. & U.K. deferred tax assets84,391
Changes to deferred tax asset valuation allowance(469)
Balance, June 30, 2014$83,922
The Company will continue to assess its ability to realize its deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis and will reverse the valuation allowance and record a tax benefit when the Company generates sufficient sustainable pretax earnings to make the realizability of the deferred tax assets more likely than not.
The Company reserves for potential liabilities related to anticipated tax audit issues in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions based on an estimate of whether additional taxes will be due. If payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be unnecessary, the reversal of the liabilities would result in tax benefits being recognized in the period when it is determined the liabilities are no longer necessary. If the estimate of tax liabilities proves to be less than the ultimate assessment, a further charge to expense would result. Inherent in the measurement of deferred balances are certain judgments and interpretations of tax laws and published guidance with respect to the Company's operations. Income tax expense is primarily the current tax payable for the period and the change during the period in certain deferred tax assets and liabilities.

Net (Loss) Income Per Share:

The Company's basic earnings per share is calculated as net (loss) income divided by weighted average common shares outstanding, excluding unvested outstanding restricted stock awards and restricted stock units. The Company's dilutive earnings per share is calculated as net (loss) income divided by weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding, which includes shares issuable under the Company's stock option plan and long-term incentive plan and dilutive securities. Stock-based awards with exercise prices greater than the average market value of the Company's common stock are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share. The Company's diluted earnings per share will also reflect the assumed conversion under the Company's convertible debt if the impact is dilutive, along with the exclusion of related interest

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expense, net of taxes. The impact of the convertible debt is excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share when interest expense per common share obtainable upon conversion is greater than basic earnings per share.

Comprehensive (Loss) Income:

Components of comprehensive (loss) income for the Company include net (loss) income, foreign currency translation adjustments, changes in fair value of financialderivative instruments, designated as hedges of interest rate or foreign currency exposure, recognition of deferred compensation and foreign currency translation charged or credited to the cumulative


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translation accounttax within shareholders' equity. These amounts are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income.

 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, balance at July 1

 $47,032 $51,855 $101,973 

Cumulative translation adjustment:

          

Balance at July 1

  57,991  63,407  111,073 

Pre-tax amount

  30,405  (5,416) (47,666)

Tax effect

       
        

Net of tax amount

  30,405  (5,416) (47,666)
        

Balance at June 30

  88,396  57,991  63,407 
        

Changes in fair market value of financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges:

          

Balance at July 1

  (8,436) (10,903) (8,791)

Pre-tax amount

  218  3,949  (3,421)

Tax effect

  (86) (1,482) 1,309 
        

Net of tax amount

  132  2,467  (2,112)
        

Balance at June 30

  (8,304) (8,436) (10,903)
        

Recognition of deferred compensation:

          

Balance at July 1

  (2,523) (649) (309)

Pre-tax amount

  609  3,184  (514)

Tax effect

  (232) (1,310) 174 
        

Net of tax amount

  377  (1,874) (340)
        

Balance at June 30

  (2,146) (2,523) (649)
        

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, balance at June 30

 $77,946 $47,032 $51,855 
        
Foreign Currency Translation:

Derivative Instruments:

        The Company may manage its exposure to interest rate and foreign currency risk within the Consolidated

Financial Statements through the use of derivative financial instruments, according to its hedging policy. The Company does not use derivatives with a level of complexity or with a risk higher than the exposures to be hedged and does not hold or issue derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. The Company currently has or has had interest rate swaps designated as both cash flow and fair value hedges, treasury locks designated as cash flow hedges, a hedge of its net investment in its European operations and forward foreign currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Refer to Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

        The Company follows guidance for accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities, as amended and interpreted, which requires that all derivatives be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. This guidance also requires companies to designate all derivatives that qualify as hedging instruments as fair value hedges, cash flow hedges or hedges of net investments in foreign operations.


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This designation is based upon the exposure being hedged. Cash flow and fair value hedges are designated and documented at the inception of each hedge by matching the terms of the contract to the underlying transaction. At inception, as dictated by the facts and circumstances, all hedges are expected to be highly effective, as the critical terms of these instruments are generally the same as those of the underlying risks being hedged. All derivatives designated as hedging instruments are assessed for effectiveness on an on-going basis. For purposes of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash flows associated with all derivatives (designated as hedges or freestanding economic hedges) are classified in the same category as the related cash flows subject to the hedging relationship.

Stock-Based Employee Compensation Plans:

        Stock-based awards are granted under the terms of the 2004 Long Term Incentive Plan (2004 Plan). Additionally, the Company has outstanding stock options under its 2000 Stock Option Plan (2000 Plan), although the Plan terminated in 2010. On October 28, 2010 our stockholders approved an amendment to the 2004 Plan to increase the maximum number of shares of the Company's common stock authorized for issuance from 2,500,000 to 6,750,000. Under these plans, four types of stock-based compensation awards are granted: stock options, equity-based stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock awards (RSAs) and restricted stock units (RSUs). The stock options and SARs have a maximum term of ten years. The stock-based awards, other than the RSUs, generally vest at a rate of 20.0 percent annually on each of the first five anniversaries of the date of grant. The RSUs cliff vest after five years, and payment of the RSUs is deferred until January 31 of the year following vesting. Unvested awards are subject to forfeiture in the event of termination of employment. The Company utilizes an option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of options and SARs at their grant date. Stock options and SARs are granted at not less than fair market value on the date of grant. The Company generally recognizes compensation expense for its stock-based compensation awards on a straight-line basis over a five-year vesting period. Awards granted do not contain acceleration of vesting terms for retirement eligible recipients. The Company's primary employee stock-based compensation grant occurs during the fourth fiscal quarter.

        Total compensation cost for stock-based payment arrangements totaled $9.6, $9.3, and $7.5 million for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Guidance adopted by the Company for share-based payments requires that the cash retained as a result of the tax deductibility of increases in the value of stock-based arrangements be presented as a cash inflow from financing activity in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. The amount presented as a financing activity for fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $0.1, $0.2, and $0.2 million, respectively.

Recent Accounting Standards Adopted by the Company:

Disclosure about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses

        In July 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued guidance to amend the disclosure requirements related to the credit quality of financing receivables and the allowance for credit losses. The guidance requires disclosures on a disaggregated basis on two defined levels: (1) portfolio segment; and (2) class of financing receivable. The guidance amends existing disclosures to require an entity to provide the following disclosures on a disaggregated basis: rollforward schedule of the allowance for credit losses from the beginning to the end of the reporting period on a portfolio segment basis, the related recorded investment in financing receivables for each disaggregated ending


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balance, the nonaccrual status of financing receivables by class of financing receivables, and impaired financing receivables by class of financing receivables. Additionally, the guidance requires, among other things, new disclosures on the credit quality indicators of financing receivables at the end of the reporting period by class of financing receivables and the aging of past due financing receivables at the end of the reporting period by class of financing receivables. The Company is in compliance with the new disclosure requirements.

Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments

        In January 2010, the FASB issued guidance to amend the disclosure requirements related to recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements. The guidance requires new disclosures on the transfers of assets and liabilities between Level 1 (unadjusted quoted prices in active market for identical assets or liabilities) and Level 2 (significant other observable inputs) of the fair value measurement hierarchy, including the reasons and the timing of the transfers. Additionally, the guidance requires a roll forward of activities on purchases, sales, issuance, and settlements of the assets and liabilities measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 fair value measurements).

        The Company adopted the new disclosure guidance on January 1, 2010 and the disclosure on the roll forward activities for Level 3 fair value measurements will be adopted by the Company on July 1, 2011.

Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements

        In October 2009, the FASB issued guidance on the accounting for multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. The guidance removes the criterion that entities must use objective and reliable evidence of fair value in separately accounting for deliverables and provides entities with a hierarchy of evidence that must be considered when allocating arrangement consideration. The new guidance also requires entities to allocate arrangement consideration to the separate units of accounting based on the deliverables' relative selling price. The adoption of the new guidance on July 1, 2010, for multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements, did not have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Amendments to Accounting for Variable Interest Entities

        In June 2009, the FASB issued guidance on the accounting for variable interest entities (VIE). The guidance requires a qualitative approach to identifying a controlling financial interest in a VIE and requires ongoing assessment of whether an entity is a VIE and whether an entity is a primary beneficiary of a VIE. This guidance requires enhanced disclosures that will provide users of financial statements with more transparent information about an enterprise's involvement in a VIE. The adoption of the new guidance on July 1, 2010, for variable interest entities, did not have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

flows of the Company's international subsidiaries are measured using local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at the exchange rates in effect at each fiscal year end. Translation adjustments arising from the use of differing exchange rates from period to period are included in accumulated other comprehensive income within shareholders' equity. Statement of Operations accounts are translated at the average rates of exchange prevailing during the year. During fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, the foreign currency gain (loss) recorded within interest income and other, net in the Consolidated Statement of Operations was $0.1, $33.4 and $0.4 million, respectively. During fiscal year 2013, Company recognized a $33.8 million foreign currency translation gain in connection with the sale of Provalliance and subsequent liquidation of all foreign entities with Euro denominated operations within interest income and other, net in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

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

Comprehensive Income

Revenue from Contracts with Customers
In June 2011,May 2014, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued updated guidance onfor revenue recognition. The updated accounting guidance provides a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a Company to recognize revenue to depict the presentationexchange for goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive for those goods or services. The guidance also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of comprehensive income. Specifically, the newrevenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts. This guidance allows an entity to present components of net income and other


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comprehensive income in one continuous statement, referred to as the statement of comprehensive income, or in two separate, but consecutive statements. The new guidance eliminates the current option to report other comprehensive income and its componentswill be effective in the statementfirst quarter of changes in equity. Whilefiscal year 2018. This update permits the new guidance changesuse of either the presentation of comprehensive income, there are no changes toretrospective or simplified transition method. The Company does not expect the components that are recognized in net income or other comprehensive income under current accounting guidance. This new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of the guidance on July 1, 2012 will notthis update to have an impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Fair Value Measurement

        In April 2011, the FASB issued guidance to achieve common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements between GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. This new guidance amends current fair value measurement and disclosure guidance to include increased transparency around valuation inputs and investment categorization. This new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of the guidance on July 1, 2012 will not have ana material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position,statements and is evaluating the effect this guidance will have on its related disclosures.

Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity
In April 2014, the FASB updated the accounting guidance related to the definition of a discontinued operation and related disclosures. The updated accounting guidance defines a discontinued operation as a disposal of a component or a group of components that is to be disposed of or is classified as held for sale and represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. The updated guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2016 with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this update to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists
In July 2013, the FASB issued new accounting requirements which provide guidance on the financial statement presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The requirements are effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2015 with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of these requirements to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
2. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Hair Restoration Centers
On April 9, 2013, the Company sold its Hair Club for Men and Women business (Hair Club), a provider of hair restoration services. The sale included the Company's 50.0% interest in Hair Club for Men, Ltd., which was previously accounted for under the equity method. At the closing of the sale, the Company received $162.8 million, which represented the purchase price of $163.5 million adjusted for the preliminary working capital provision. During fiscal year 2014, the Company collected $3.0 million of cash recorded as receivable as of June 30, 2013, of which $2.0 million was a result of the final

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working capital provision, resulting in a final purchase price of $164.8 million and $1.0 million was excess cash from the transaction completion date. The Company recorded an after-tax gain of $17.8 million upon the sale of Hair Club and incurred $5.4 million in professional and transaction fees during fiscal year 2013 associated with the sale.
The Company classified the results of operations or cash flows.

2. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

of Hair Club as discontinued operations for all periods presented in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. There was no significant continuing involvement by the Company in the operations of Hair Club after the disposal.

The following summarizes the results of operations of our discontinued Hair Club operations for the periods presented:
  Fiscal Years
  2013 2012
  (Dollars in thousands)
Revenues $115,734
 $151,552
     
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, before income taxes $28,643
 $(65,114)
Income tax (provision) benefit on discontinued operations (4,242) 849
Equity in income of affiliated companies, net of tax 627
 816
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes $25,028
 $(63,449)
Income taxes have been allocated to continuing and discontinued operations based on the methodology required by accounting for income taxes guidance. Depreciation and amortization ceased during fiscal year 2013 in accordance with accounting for discontinued operations. Hair Club depreciation and amortization expense for fiscal year 2012 was $13.1 million. During fiscal year 2012, the Company performed an interim impairment test of goodwill related to Hair Club during the three months ended December 31, 2011 and recorded a $78.4 million impairment charge for the excess of the carrying value of goodwill over the implied fair value.
Trade Secret
On February 16, 2009, the Company sold its Trade Secret salon concept (Trade Secret). The Company concluded, after a comprehensive review of strategic and financial options, to divest Trade Secret. The sale ofreported Trade Secret included 655 company-owned salonsas a discontinued operation. During fiscal years 2014 and 57 franchise salons, all of which had historically been reported within the Company's North America reportable segment. The sale of Trade Secret included Cameron Capital I, Inc. (CCI). CCI owned and operated PureBeauty and BeautyFirst salons which were acquired by2012, the Company on February 20, 2008.

        The Company concluded that Trade Secret qualified as held for sale asrecorded tax benefits of December 31, 2008, under accounting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived asset guidance,$1.4 and is presented as$1.1 million, respectively, in discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for all periods presented. The operations and cash flows of Trade Secret have been eliminated from ongoing operations of the Company and there will be no significant continuing involvement in the operations after disposal pursuant to guidance in determining whether to report discontinued operations. The agreement included a provision that the Company would supply product to the purchaser of Trade Secret and provide certain administrative services for a transition period. Under this agreement, the Company recognized $20.0 and $32.2 million of product revenues on the supply of product sold to the purchaser of Trade Secret and $1.9 and $2.9 million of other income related to the administrative services duringrelease of tax reserves associated with the years ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The agreement was substantially complete as of September 30, 2009.

        Beginning within the second quarter of fiscal year 2010, the Company has an agreement in which the Company provides warehouse services to the purchaserdisposition of Trade Secret. Under the warehouse services agreement, the Company recognized $2.7 and $3.0 million of other income related to warehouse services during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.



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        The following table provides the amounts due to the Company from the purchaser of Trade Secret:

 
 Classification June 30,
2011
 June 30,
2010
 
 
  
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Carrying value:

         

Warehouse services

 Receivables, net $320 $359 

Note receivable, current

 Other current assets  2,607  2,838 

Note receivable, current valuation allowance

 Other current assets  (2,607) (611)

Note receivable, long-term

 Other assets  31,086  29,000 

Note receivable, long-term valuation allowance

 Other assets  (31,086)  
        

Total note receivable, net

   $320 $31,586 
        

        During fiscal year 2010, the Company entered into a formal note receivable agreement with the purchaser of Trade Secret. On July 6, 2010, the purchaser of Trade Secret filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The purchaser of Trade Secret emerged from bankruptcy in October 2010 and in conjunction, the note receivable agreement was amended. The note receivable agreement accrues interest at 8.0 percent which is payable quarterly beginning in December 2010. Principal payments of $0.5 million are due quarterly beginning in December 2011 with the remainder of the principal due in September 2015.

        During the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, the Company did not receive a scheduled interest payment related to the outstanding note receivable with the purchaser of Trade Secret, the fair value of the collateral decreased to a level below the carrying value of the outstanding note receivable, and the purchaser of Trade Secret provided the Company with a new five year business plan that was well below the purchaser of Trade Secret's original projections. Due to these factors that occurred during the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, the Company evaluated the note receivable for realizability based on a probability weighted expected future cash flow analysis. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, the Company recorded a $9.0 million valuation reserve for the excess of the carrying value of the note receivable over the present value of expected future cash flows.

        During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011, the Company did not receive a scheduled interest payment related to the outstanding note receivable with the purchaser of Trade Secret and the fair value of the collateral continued to decrease and was at a level significantly below the carrying value of the outstanding note receivable. In addition, the Company received updated financial projections that were below the projections received during the third quarter of fiscal year 2011. Due to these negative financial events in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011, the Company performed an extensive evaluation on the Company's option to realize the collateral under the note receivable and recorded an additional $22.2 million valuation reserve that fully reserved the carrying value of the note receivable as of June 30, 2011.

        The Company has determined the collectibility of accrued interest on the note receivable to be less than probable. The Company suspended recognition of interest income effective April 2010, has recorded a valuation allowance of $2.5 million as of June 30, 2011 related to the accrued interest, and will use the cash basis method for recognizing future interest income. During fiscal year 2011, the Company received interest payments from the purchaser of Trade Secret totaling $0.8 million.


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        The following table summarizes the activity in the valuation allowance related to the note receivable with the purchaser of Trade Secret:

Valuation Allowance
 For the Twelve Months
Ended June 30, 2011
 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Balance at July 1, 2010

 $(611)
 

Provision associated with nonaccrual status of interest income

  (688)
    

Balance at September 30, 2010

 $(1,299)
    
 

Provision associated with nonaccrual status of interest income

  (670)
 

Cash payments

  670 
    

Balance at December 31, 2010

 $(1,299)
    
 

Provision associated with nonaccrual status of interest income

  (655)
 

Valuation allowance

  (9,000)
    

Balance at March 31, 2011

 $(10,954)
    
 

Provision associated with nonaccrual status of interest income

  (662)
 

Valuation allowance

  (22,227)
 

Cash payments

  150 
    

Balance at June 30, 2011

 $(33,693)
    

        The Company utilized the consolidation of variable interest entities guidance to determine whether or not Trade Secret was a VIE, and if so, whether the Company was the primary beneficiary of Trade Secret. The Company concluded that Trade Secret is a VIE based on the fact that the equity investment at risk in Trade Secret is insufficient. The Company determined that the purchaser of Trade Secret has met the power criterion due to the purchaser of Trade Secret having the authority to direct the activities that most significantly impact Trade Secret's economic performance. The Company concluded based on the consideration above that the primary beneficiary of Trade Secret is the purchaser of Trade Secret. The exposure to loss related to the Company's involvement with Trade Secret is the carrying value of the amount due from the purchaser of Trade Secret and the guarantee of approximately 40 operating leases. The Company has determined the exposure to the risk of loss on the guarantee of the operating leases to be reasonably possible. See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on the guaranteed leases.

        The income (loss) from discontinued operations is summarized below:

 
 For the Years Ended June 30, 
 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Revenues

 $ $ $163,436 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, before income taxes

    154  (190,433)

Income tax benefit on discontinued operations

    3,007  58,997 
        

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

 $ $3,161 $(131,436)
        

        During the first quarter of fiscal year 2010, the Company recorded a $3.0 million tax benefit in discontinued operations to correct the prior year calculation of the income tax benefit related to the disposition of the Trade Secret salon concept. The Company does not believe the adjustment is material to its results of operations for the twelve months ended June 30, 2010 or its financial position or results of operations of any prior periods.


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3. OTHER FINANCIAL STATEMENT DATA


The following provides additional information concerning selected balance sheet accounts as of June 30, 2011 and 2010:

accounts:


 2011 2010 

 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Accounts receivable

 $28,631 $27,482 

Less allowance for doubtful accounts

 (1,482) (3,170)
     

 $27,149 $24,312 
     

Other current assets:

 

Prepaids

 $29,705 $31,760 

Notes receivable, primarily affiliates

 2,413 4,443 
      June 30,

 $32,118 $36,203  2014 2013
      (Dollars in thousands)
Other current assets:    
Prepaids $36,951
 $29,629
Restricted cash 27,500
 27,500
Notes receivable 635
 769
 $65,086
 $57,898

Property and equipment:

Property and equipment:

     
Land $3,864
 $3,864
Buildings and improvements 48,108
 47,842
Equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements 797,757
 789,737
Internal use software 122,826
 118,093
Equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements under capital leases 77,223
 81,489

Land

 $3,864 $3,864  1,049,778
 1,041,025

Buildings and improvements

 47,907 48,837 

Equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements

 775,527 736,469 

Internal use software

 94,507 87,286 

Equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements under capital leases

 88,297 88,534 
     

 1,010,102 964,990 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 (611,669) (561,174)

Less amortization of equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements under capital leases

 (50,622) (44,566)
     

 $347,811 $359,250 
     

Investment in and loans to affiliates:

 

Equity-method investments

 $258,930 $183,670 

Noncurrent loans to affiliates

 2,210 12,116 
     

 $261,140 $195,786 
     

Other assets:

 

Notes receivable, net

 $1,072 $30,200 

Other noncurrent assets

 57,328 50,412 
     

 $58,400 $80,612 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (718,959) (665,924)
Less amortization of equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements under capital leases (64,281) (61,641)
      $266,538
 $313,460

Accrued expenses:

Accrued expenses:

     

Payroll and payroll related costs

 $89,788 $87,831 

Insurance

 19,127 22,323 

Deferred revenues

 8,313 8,455 

Taxes payable

 8,113 9,206 

Other

 41,980 32,982 
     

 $167,321 $160,797 
Payroll and payroll related costs $69,319
 $74,940
Insurance 18,710
 19,035
Other 54,691
 43,251
      $142,720
 $137,226

Other noncurrent liabilities:

Other noncurrent liabilities:

     
Deferred income taxes $83,201
 $36,399
Deferred rent 36,958
 39,389
Insurance 25,965
 29,378
Deferred benefits 32,728
 32,435
Other 11,602
 17,410

Deferred income taxes

 $55,208 $68,059  $190,454
 $155,011

Deferred rent

 53,102 53,914 

Deferred benefits

 58,150 55,706 

Insurance

 30,925 26,455 

Equity put option

 22,700 22,009 

Other

 17,210 21,627 
     

 $237,295 $247,770 
     


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The following provides additional information concerning the other intangibles, net, balance sheet account as of June 30, 2011 and 2010:

net:

 
 June 30, 2011 June 30, 2010 
 
 Cost Accumulated
Amortization
 Net Cost Accumulated
Amortization
 Net 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Amortized intangible assets:

                   
 

Brand assets and trade names

 $80,310 $(14,329)$65,981 $79,596 $(12,139)$67,457 
 

Customer lists

  53,188  (34,096) 19,092  52,045  (28,652) 23,393 
 

Franchise agreements

  22,221  (8,909) 13,312  21,245  (7,543) 13,702 
 

Lease intangibles

  14,948  (5,168) 9,780  14,674  (4,360) 10,314 
 

Non-compete agreements

  353  (232) 121  320  (146) 174 
 

Other

  4,429  (1,387) 3,042  6,755  (3,725) 3,030 
              

 $175,449 $(64,121)$111,328 $174,635 $(56,565)$118,070 
              
  June 30,
  2014 2013
  Weighted Average Amortization Periods (1) Cost 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net Weighted Average Amortization Periods (1) Cost 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
  (In years) (Dollars in thousands) (In years) (Dollars in thousands)
Amortized intangible assets:                
Brand assets and trade names 32 $9,203
 $(3,510) $5,693
 32 $9,310
 $(3,226) $6,084
Franchise agreements 19 11,063
 (7,163) 3,900
 19 11,187
 (6,839) 4,348
Lease intangibles 20 14,775
 (7,326) 7,449
 20 14,754
 (6,582) 8,172
Other 20 5,074
 (2,304) 2,770
 20 4,815
 (1,923) 2,892
  22 $40,115
 $(20,303) $19,812
 22 $40,066
 $(18,570) $21,496

        All intangible assets have been assigned an estimated finite useful life, and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the number of years that approximate their expected period of benefit (ranging from one to 40 years). The cost of intangible assets is amortized to earnings in proportion to the amount of economic benefits obtained by the Company in that reporting period. The weighted average amortization periods, in total and by major intangible asset class, are as follows:

(1)All intangible assets have been assigned an estimated finite useful life and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the number of years that approximate their expected period of benefit (ranging from one to 40 years).

 
 Weighted
Average
Amortization
Period
(In years)
June 30,
 
 
 2011 2010 

Amortized intangible assets:

       
 

Brand assets and trade names

  39  39 
 

Customer lists

  10  10 
 

Franchise agreements

  22  22 
 

Lease intangibles

  20  20 
 

Non-compete agreements

  5  5 
 

Other

  25  18 
      

Total

  26  26 
      

Total amortization expense related to amortizable intangible assets during thefiscal years ended June 30, 2011, 2010,2014, 2013 and 20092012 was approximately $9.8, $9.9,$1.7, $1.8 and $9.9$1.9 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2011,2014, future estimated amortization expense related to amortizable intangible assets is estimated to be:

Fiscal Year
 (Dollars in thousands) 
(Dollars in
thousands)

2012

 $9,702 

2013

 9,395 

2014

 9,177 

2015

 6,152 $1,710

2016

 4,011 1,644
20171,589
20181,575
20191,575
Thereafter11,719
Total$19,812

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3. OTHER FINANCIAL STATEMENT DATA (Continued)

The following provides supplemental disclosures of cash flow activity:

 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Cash paid (received) during the year for:

          
 

Interest

 $33,493 $53,547 $40,992 
 

Income taxes, net of refunds

  (15,083) 17,058  21,878 
  Fiscal Years
  2014 2013 2012
  (Dollars in thousands)
Cash paid (received) for:      
Interest $21,173
 $38,990
(1)$28,448
Income taxes, net (16,266) 1,088
 14,754

        Significant non-cash investing and financing activities include the following:

        In fiscal years 2011, 2010, and 2009, the Company financed capital expenditures totaling $6.0, $7.9, and $7.5 million, respectively, through capital leases.

4. ACQUISITIONS

        During fiscal years 2011, 2010, and 2009, the Company made acquisitions and the purchase prices have been allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the dates of acquisition. These acquisitions individually and in the aggregate are not material to the Company's operations. Operations of the acquired companies have been included in the operations of the Company since the date of the respective acquisition.

        Based upon purchase price allocations, the components of the aggregate purchase prices of the acquisitions made during fiscal years 2011, 2010, and 2009 and the allocation of the purchase prices were as follows:


(1)Includes $10.6 million of cash paid for make-whole associated with prepayment of senior notes.

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 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Components of aggregate purchase prices:

          
 

Cash

 $17,990 $3,664 $40,051 
 

Liabilities assumed or payable

  561    75 
        

 $18,551 $3,664 $40,126 
        

Allocation of the purchase prices:

          
 

Current assets

 $641 $178 $1,337 
 

Property and equipment

  4,232  873  5,989 
 

Deferred income tax asset

      1,787 
 

Goodwill

  12,489  2,581  30,812 
 

Identifiable intangible assets

  1,964  134  1,322 
 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

  (534) (102) (818)
 

Other noncurrent liabilities

  (241)   (303)
        

 $18,551 $3,664 $40,126 
        


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4. ACQUISITIONS (Continued)

        The value and related weighted average amortization periods for the intangibles acquired during fiscal years 2011 and 2010 business acquisitions, in total and by major intangible asset class, are as follows:

 
 Purchase Price
Allocation
  
  
 
 
 Weighted
Average
Amortization
Period

 
 
 Year Ended
June 30,
 
 
 (in years) 
 
 2011 2010 2011 2010 
 
 (Dollars in
thousands)

  
  
 

Amortized intangible assets:

             
 

Brand assets and trade names

 $159 $61  10  20 
 

Customer lists

  1,207    7   
 

Franchise agreements

  269    40   
 

Lease intangibles

  151  15  20  20 
 

Non-compete agreements

         
 

Other

  178  58  20  20 
          

Total

 $1,964 $134  14  20 
          

        The majority of the purchase price in salon acquisitions is accounted for as residual goodwill rather than identifiable intangible assets. This stems from the value associated with the walk-in customer base of the acquired salons, which is not recorded as an identifiable intangible asset under current accounting guidance, as well as the limited value and customer preference associated with the acquired hair salon brand. Key factors considered by consumers of hair salon services include personal relationships with individual stylists, service quality and price point competitiveness. These attributes represent the "going concern" value of the salon.

        Residual goodwill further represents the Company's opportunity to strategically combine the acquired business with the Company's existing structure to serve a greater number of customers through its expansion strategies. In the acquisitions of international salons and hair restoration centers, the residual goodwill primarily represents the growth prospects that are not captured as part of acquired tangible or identified intangible assets. Generally, the goodwill recognized in the North American salon transactions is expected to be fully deductible for tax purposes and the goodwill recognized in the international salon transactions is non-deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill generated in certain acquisitions, such as the acquisition of hair restoration centers, is not deductible for tax purposes due to the acquisition structure of the transaction.

        During fiscal years 2011, 2010, and 2009, the Company purchased salon operations from its franchisees. The Company evaluated the effective settlement of the pre-existing franchise contracts and associated rights afforded by those contracts. The Company determined that the effective settlement of the pre-existing franchise contracts at the date of the acquisition did not result in a gain or loss, as the agreements were neither favorable nor unfavorable when compared to similar current market transactions, and no settlement provisions exist in the pre-existing contracts. Therefore, no settlement gain or loss was recognized with respect to the Company's franchise buybacks.


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5. GOODWILL

The table below contains details related to the Company's recorded goodwill for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:

goodwill:


 
 Salons  
  
 
 
 Hair Restoration
Centers
  
 
 
 North America International Consolidated 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Gross goodwill at June 30, 2009

 $693,181 $41,661 $149,367 $884,209 

Accumulated impairment losses

  (78,126) (41,661)   (119,787)
          

Net goodwill at June 30, 2009

  615,055    149,367  764,422 
          

Goodwill acquired(1)

  2,581      2,581 

Translation rate adjustments

  4,250    13  4,263 

Resolution to pre-acquisition income tax contingency

      1,000  1,000 

Goodwill impairment(2)

  (35,277)     (35,277)
          

Gross goodwill at June 30, 2010

  700,012  41,661  150,380  892,053 

Accumulated impairment losses

  (113,403) (41,661)   (155,064)
          

Net goodwill at June 30, 2010

  586,609    150,380  736,989 
          

Goodwill acquired(1)

  10,070    2,419  12,489 

Translation rate adjustments

  5,137    (3) 5,134 

Goodwill impairment(3)

  (74,100)     (74,100)
          

Gross goodwill at June 30, 2011

  715,219  41,661  152,796  909,676 

Accumulated impairment losses

  (187,503) (41,661)   (229,164)
          

Net goodwill at June 30, 2011

 $527,716 $ $152,796 $680,512 
          
  June 30,
  2014 2013
  
Gross
Carrying
Value
 
Accumulated
Impairment (1)
 Net (2) 
Gross
Carrying
Value
 
Accumulated
Impairment (1)
 Net
  (Dollars in thousands)
Goodwill $678,925
 $(253,661) $425,264
 $679,607
 $(218,722) $460,885


(1)The table below contains additional information regarding accumulated impairment losses:

(1)
See Note 4
Fiscal Year Impairment Charge Reporting Unit (3)
  (Dollars in thousands)  
2009 $(41,661) International
2010 (35,277) North American Premium
2011 (74,100) North American Value
2012 (67,684) North American Premium
2014 (4) (34,939) North American Premium
Total $(253,661)  

(2)Remaining net goodwill relates to the Company's North American Value reporting unit.
(3)See Notes 1 and 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(4)See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The table below contains details related to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

(2)
As a result of the Company's annual impairment testing of goodwill, a $35.3 million impairment charge was recorded within continuing operations for the excess of the carrying value of goodwill over the implied fair value of goodwill for the Regis salon concept.

(3)
As a result of the Company's annual impairment testing of goodwill, a $74.1 million impairment charge was recorded within continuing operations for the excess of the carrying value of goodwill over the implied fair value of goodwill for the Promenade salon concept.
goodwill:

  North American Value North American Premium Consolidated
  (Dollars in thousands)
Goodwill, net at June 30, 2012 $427,287
 $34,992
 $462,279
Translation rate adjustments (1,355) (39) (1,394)
Goodwill, net at June 30, 2013 425,932
 34,953
 460,885
Goodwill impairment 
 (34,939) (34,939)
Goodwill acquired 130
 
 130
Translation rate adjustments (798) (14) (812)
Goodwill, net at June 30, 2014 $425,264
 $
 $425,264
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5. INVESTMENTS IN AND LOANS TO AFFILIATES

The table below presents the carrying amount of investments in affiliates:
  June 30,
  2014 2013
  (Dollars in thousands)
Empire Education Group, Inc.  $28,398
 $43,098
MY Style 213
 221
  $28,611
 $43,319

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The table below presents summarized financial information of equity method investees based on audited results.
  Greater Than 50 Percent Owned (1) Less Than 50 Percent Owned (2)
  2014 2013 2012 2014 2013 2012
  (Dollars in thousands)
Summarized Balance Sheet Information:            
Current assets $54,774
 $35,900
 $56,516
 $
 $
 $84,700
Noncurrent assets 57,803
 91,847
 96,639
 
 
 316,282
Current liabilities 24,797
 25,317
 61,074
 
 
 106,995
Noncurrent liabilities 33,004
 21,560
 13,947
 
 
 78,815
Summarized Statement of Operations Information:            
Gross revenue $166,540
 $170,964
 $182,326
 $
 $
 $305,515
Gross profit 52,440
 58,457
 67,201
 
 
 132,647
Operating (loss) income (33,526) 4,981
 (1,335) 
 
 35,569
Net (loss) income (26,699) 2,359
 (7,211) 
 
 24,067

(1)Represents the summarized financial information of EEG. As EEG is a significant subsidiary for the fiscal year 2014 financial statements, the separate financial statements of EEG are included subsequent to the Company's financial statements. Gross profit includes depreciation and amortization expense of $5.8, $7.4, and $7.5 million for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
(2)The Company previously owned a 46.7% equity interest in Provalliance. During fiscal year 2013, the Company completed the sale of its investment in Provalliance.
Investment in Empire Education Group, Inc.
As of June 30, 2014 and loans2013, the Company's ownership interest in Empire Education Group, Inc. (EEG) was 54.5%. EEG operates accredited cosmetology schools and is managed by the Empire Beauty School executive team. The Company accounts for EEG as an equity investment under the voting interest model.
During fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 the Company recorded its share of pretax noncash impairment charges recorded by EEG for goodwill and fixed and intangible asset impairments of $21.2, $2.1 and $8.9 million, respectively. In addition, during fiscal years 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded other than temporary impairment charges of its investment in EEG of $17.9 and $19.4 million, respectively, to affiliatesaccount for the negative business impacts resulting from regulatory changes including declines in enrollment, revenue and profitability in the for-profit secondary educational market. The Company did not receive a tax benefit on these impairment charges.
Due to economic, regulatory and other factors, including declines in enrollment, revenue and profitability in the for-profit secondary educational market, the Company may be required to record additional noncash impairment charges related to its investment in EEG and such noncash impairments could be material to the Company's consolidated balance sheet and results of operations. Based on EEG's annual goodwill impairment assessment during fiscal year 2014, the Company's portion of EEG's estimated fair value exceeds carrying value of its investment by approximately 10%. Any meaningful underperformance against plan or reduced outlook by EEG, changes to the carrying value of EEG or further erosion in valuations of the for-profit secondary educational market could lead to other than temporary impairments of the Company's investment in EEG. In addition, EEG may be required to record noncash impairment charges related to long-lived assets or establish valuation allowances against certain of its deferred tax assets and our share of such noncash impairment charges or valuation allowances could be material to the Company's consolidated balance sheet and results of operations. EEG does not have any goodwill recorded as of June 30, 20112014. As of June 30, 2014, our share of EEG's deferred tax assets was $7.8 million.
During fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2010:

2012, the Company recorded $(14.5), $1.3 and $(4.0) million, respectively, of equity (loss) earnings related to its investment in EEG.
 
 Provalliance Empire
Education
Group, Inc.
 MY Style Hair Club
for
Men, Ltd.
 Total 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Balance at June 30, 2009

 $82,135 $111,451 $12,718 $5,096 $211,400 

Payment of loans by affiliates

    (15,000)     (15,000)

Equity in income of affiliated companies, net of income taxes(1)

  4,134  6,431    909  11,474 

Cash dividends received

  (1,141)     (1,263) (2,404)

Other, primarily translation adjustments

  (9,647)   (602) 565  (9,684)
            

Balance at June 30, 2010

 $75,481 $102,882 $12,116 $5,307 $195,786 

Acquisition of additional interest(3)

  57,301        57,301 

Payment of loans by affiliates

    (15,000)     (15,000)

Loans to affiliates

    15,000      15,000 

Equity in income of affiliated companies, net of income taxes(2)

  7,752  5,463    567  13,782 

Other than temporary impairment(4)

      (9,173)   (9,173)

Cash dividends received

  (4,814) (4,129)   (1,080) (10,023)

Other, primarily translation adjustments

  13,525  324  (733) 351  13,467 
            

Balance at June 30, 2011

 $149,245 $104,540 $2,210 $5,145 $261,140 
            

Percentage ownership at June 30, 2011

  46.7% 55.1%   50.0%   

(1)
Equity in incomeThe Company previously provided EEG with a $15.0 million revolving credit facility and outstanding loan, both of affiliated companies, net of income taxes perwhich matured during fiscal year 2013. At June 30, 2012, there was $15.0 and $11.4 million outstanding on the Consolidated Statement of Operations includes $4.1revolving credit facility and loan outstanding, respectively. The Company received $15.0 million in equity incomepayments on the revolving credit facility

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during the fiscal year 2013. The Company received $11.4 and $10.0 million in principal payments on the loan during the fiscal years 2013 and 2012, respectively. During fiscal years 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded less than $0.1 and $0.5 million, forrespectively, of interest income related to the increaseloan and revolving credit facility.
Investment in the Provalliance equity put valuation.

(2)
Equity in income of affiliated companies, net of income taxes per the Consolidated Statement of Operations includes $7.8 million in equity income of Provalliance and a $2.4 million gain for the decrease in the Provalliance equity put valuation.

(3)
In March of 2011,
On September 27, 2012, the Company elected to honor and settle a portion of the equity put option and acquired approximately 17 percent additionalsold its 46.7% equity interest in Provalliance for $57.3 million (€ 40.4 million), bringing the Company's total equity interest to approximately 47 percent.

(4)
Due to the natural disasters in Japan that occurred in March 2011, the$103.4 million. The Company was required to assess the preferred shares and premium for other than temporary impairment. As a result, the Company recorded an other than temporary impairment during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011 for the carrying value of the preferred shares and premium of $3.9 million (326,700,000 Yen) and $5.3 million (435,000,000 Yen), respectively. Of the total impairment, $9.0 million was recorded through the equity in income of affiliated companies and $0.2 million was recorded through the interest income and other, net, line items in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

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        The table below presents the summarized financial information of the equity method investees as of June 30, 2011 and 2010. The financial information of the equity investees was based on results as of and for the twelve months ended June 30.

 
 Equity Method
Investee Greater
Than 50 Percent Owned
 Equity Method
Investees Less
Than 50 Percent Owned
 
 
 2011 2010 2009 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Summarized Balance Sheet Information:

                   

Current assets

 $34,715 $35,070 $34,990 $93,280 $74,040 $109,700 

Noncurrent assets

  113,249  105,469  99,858  314,127  263,472  313,763 

Current liabilities

  29,340  27,458  25,583  109,416  91,077  137,169 

Noncurrent liabilities

  33,658  32,017  39,661  98,269  93,055  115,067 

Summarized Statement of Operations Information:

                   

Gross revenue

 $192,864 $176,535 $153,693 $283,442 $299,188 $290,978 

Gross profit

  73,068  64,661  48,173  120,992  123,210  124,361 

Operating income

  18,994  19,752  7,656  30,084  21,227  19,047 

Net income

  11,023  11,082  3,611  21,154  14,763  13,295 

Investment in Provalliance

        On January 31, 2008, the Company merged its continental European franchise salon operations with the operations of the Franck Provost Salon Group in exchange for a 30.0 percent equity interest in the newly formed Provalliance entity (Provalliance). The merger with the operations of the Franck Provost Salon Group, which are also located in continental Europe, created Europe's largest salon operator with approximately 2,600 company-owned and franchise salons as of June 30, 2011.

        The merger agreement containspreviously had a right (Equity(Provalliance Equity Put) to, which if exercised, would require the Company to purchase an additional ownership interest in Provalliance between specified dates in 2010 to 2018. The acquisition price isProvalliance Equity Put was classified as a Level 3 fair value measurement as the fair value was determined based on a multiple ofunobservable inputs that could not be corroborated by observable market data. During fiscal year 2013, the earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of Provalliance for a trailing twelve month period adjusted for certain items as defined in the agreement which is intended to approximate fair value. The initial estimated fair value of the Equity Put as of January 31, 2008, approximately $24.8 million, has been included as a component of the Company's investment in Provalliance. A corresponding liability for the same amount as the Equity Put was recorded in other noncurrent liabilities. Any changes in the estimated fair value of the Equity Put are recorded in the Company's consolidated statement of operations. The Company recorded a $2.4$0.6 million decrease in the fair value of the Provalliance Equity Put that automatically terminated upon the sale.

In connection with the sale of Provalliance, the Company recorded a $37.4 million other than temporary impairment charge during fiscal year 2011, see further discussion below and within Note 7 to2012. In addition, the Consolidated Financial Statements. Any changes related to foreign currency translation are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company recorded a $3.8 million increase infair value of the Provalliance Equity Put relateddecreased by $20.2 to foreign currency translation during fiscal year 2011, see further discussion within Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. If the Equity Put is exercised,$0.6 million as of June 30, 2012. The other than temporary impairment charge and the Company fails to complete the purchase, the parties exercising the Equity Put will be entitled to exercise various remedies against the Company, including the right to purchase the Company's interest in Provalliance for a purchase price determined based on a discounted multiple of the earnings before interest and taxes of Provalliance for a trailing twelve month period. The merger


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agreement also contains an option (Equity Call) whereby the Company can acquire additional ownership interest in Provalliance between specific dates in 2018 to 2020 at an acquisition price determined consistent with the Equity Put.

        In December 2010, a portion of the Equity Put was exercised. In March of 2011, the Company elected to honor and settle a portion of the Equity Put and acquired approximately 17 percent additional equity interest in Provalliance for $57.3 million (approximately € 40.4 million), bringing the Company's total equity interest to 46.7 percent. Upon the acquisition of the additional ownership interest, the Company recognized a net gain of approximately $2.4 million representing the reversal of the Equity Put liability that was extinguished upon settlement, partially offset by an increasereduction in the fair value of the remaining Equity Put. The Company's liability under theProvalliance Equity Put to purchase the remainderresulted in a net impairment charge of $17.2 million that is recorded within the equity interest in Provalliance continues to exist through 2018 and is valued at $22.7 million as(loss) income of June 30, 2011.

        The Company utilized the consolidation of variable interest entities guidance to determine whether oraffiliated companies during fiscal year 2012. Regis did not its investment in Provalliance wasreceive a VIE, and if so, whether the Company was the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The Company concluded that Provalliance is a VIE basedtax benefit on the fact that the holders of the equity investment at risk, as a group, lack the obligation to absorb the expected losses of the entity. The Equity Put is based on a formula that may or may not be at market when exercised, therefore, it could provide the Company with the characteristic of a controlling financial interest or could prevent the Franck Provost Salon Group from absorbing its share of expected losses by transferring such obligation to the Company. Under certain circumstances, including a decline in the fair value of Provalliance, the Equity Put could be exercised and the Franck Provost Group could be protected from absorbing the downside of the equity interest. As the Equity Put absorbs a large amount of variability this characteristic results in Provalliance being a VIE.

        Regis determined that the Franck Provost Group has met the power criterion due to the Franck Provost Group having the authority to direct the activities that most significantly impact Provalliance's economic performance. The Company concluded based on the considerations above that the primary beneficiary of Provalliance is the Franck Provost Group. The Company has accounted for its interest in Provalliance as an equity method investment. The exposure to loss related to the Company's involvement with Provalliance is the carrying value of the investment and future changes in fair value of the Equity Put that is unable to be quantified as of this date.

        In connection with the purchase of the additional equity interest, the Company reassessed the consolidation of variable interest entities guidance to determine whether the Company will now be considered the primary beneficiary of the VIE. Consistent with the previous assessment, the Company has determined the Frank Provost Group continues to meet the power criterion and is considered the primary beneficiary of Provalliance.

net impairment charge.

During fiscal years 2011, 2010, and 2009,year 2012, the Company recorded $7.8 and $4.1, and $2.0$9.8 million respectively, of equity in incomeearnings and received $2.8 million of cash dividends related to its investment in Provalliance.


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        The tables below contain details related to the Company's investment in Provalliance, the Company liquidated its foreign entities with Euro denominated operations. Amounts previously classified within accumulated other comprehensive income that were recognized in earnings were foreign currency translation rate gain adjustments of $43.4 million, a cumulative tax-effected net loss of $7.9 million associated with a cross-currency swap that was settled in fiscal year 2007 that hedged the Company's European operations, and a $1.7 million net loss associated with cash repatriation, which netted to $33.8 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, 2010,fiscal year 2013, recorded within interest income and 2009:

Impactother, net on Consolidated Balance Sheet

 
  
 Carrying Value at
June 30,
 
 
 Classification 2011 2010 
 
  
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Investment in Provalliance

 Investment in and loans to affiliates $149,245 $75,481 

Equity Put Option

 Other noncurrent liabilities  22,700  22,009 

Impact onthe Consolidated Statement of Operations

Operations.
 
  
 For the Twelve Months
Ended June 30,
 
 
 Classification 2011 2010 2009 
 
  
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Other than temporary impairment(1)

 Equity in income (loss) of affiliated companies, net of income taxes $ $ $(25,732)

Equity in income, net of income taxes

 Equity in income (loss) of affiliated companies, net of income taxes  7,752  4,134  1,979 

Impact on Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 
  
 For the Twelve Months
Ended June 30,
 
 
 Classification 2011 2010 2009 
 
  
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Equity in income, net of income taxes

 Equity in income of affiliated companies $(7,752)$(4,134)$(1,979)

Cash dividends received

 Dividends received from affiliated companies  4,814  1,141   

(1)
Due to increased debt and reduced earnings expectations, the Company could no longer justify the carrying amount of its investment in Provalliance and recorded a $25.7 million other than temporary impairment charge in its fourth quarter ended June 30, 2009. The exposure to loss related to the Company's involvement with Provalliance is the carrying value of the investment and future changes in fair value of the Equity Put.

Investment in Empire Education Group, Inc.

        On August 1, 2007, the Company contributed its 51 wholly-owned accredited cosmetology schools to Empire Education Group, Inc. (EEG) in exchange for a 49.0 percent equity interest in EEG. In January 2008, the Company's effective ownership interest increased to 55.1 percent related to the

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buyout of EEG's minority interest shareholder. EEG operates 102 accredited cosmetology schools, has revenues of approximately $193 million annually and is overseen by the Empire Beauty School management team.

        At June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company had a $21.4 million outstanding loan receivable with EEG that is due in January 2013. The Company has also provided EEG with a $15.0 million revolving credit facility, against which there no outstanding borrowings as of June 30, 2011 and 2010. During fiscal year 2011, 2010, and 2009, the Company recorded $0.7, $0.7, and $0.9 million, respectively, of interest income related to the loan and revolving credit facility. The Company has also guaranteed a credit facility of EEG. The exposure to loss related to the Company's involvement with EEG is the carrying value of the investment, the outstanding loan and the guarantee of the credit facility.

        The Company utilized consolidation of variable interest entities guidance to determine whether or not its investment in EEG was a variable interest entity (VIE), and if so, whether the Company was the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The Company concluded that EEG was not a VIE based on the fact that EEG had sufficient equity at risk. As the substantive voting control relates to the voting rights of the Board of Directors, the Company granted the other shareholder a proxy to vote such number of the Company's shares such that the other shareholder would have voting control of 51.0 percent of the common stock of EEG. The Company accounts for EEG as an equity investment under the votingits 27.1% ownership interest model. During fiscal years ended June 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009, the Company recorded $5.5, $6.4, and $2.1 million of equity earnings related to its investment in EEG. During the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, EEG declared and distributed a dividend in which the Company received $4.1 million in cash and recorded tax expense of $0.3 million.

Investment in MY Style

        In April 2007, the Company purchased exchangeable notes issued by Yamano Holding Corporation (Exchangeable Note) and as a loan obligation of a Yamano Holdings subsidiary, MY Style, formally known as Beauty Plaza Co. Ltd., (MY Style Note) for an aggregate amount of $11.3 million (1.3 billion Yen as of April 2007). The Exchangeable Note contains an option for the Company to exchange a portion of the Exchangeable Note for shares of common stock of MY Style. In connection with the issuance of the Exchangeable Note, the Company paid a premium of approximately $5.5 million (573,000,000 Yen as of April 2007).

        Exchangeable Note.    In September 2008, the Company advanced an additional $3.0 million (300,000,000 Yen as of September 2008) to Yamano Holding Corporation (Yamano). In connection with the 300,000,000 Yen advance, the exchangeable portion of the Exchangeable Note increased from approximately 14.8 percent to 27.1 percent of the 800 outstanding shares of MY Style for 21,700,000 Yen. This exchange feature is akin to a deep-in-the-money option permitting the Company to purchase shares of common stock of MY Style. The option is embedded in the Exchangeable Note and does not meet the criteria for separate accounting under accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities.

cost method investment. The Company determined that the September 2008 modifications to the Exchangeable Note were more than minor and the loan modification should be treated aspreviously had an extinguishment. The Company recorded a $2.1 million (224,000,000 Yen as of September 2008) gain related to the modification of the Exchangeable Note. However, based upon the overall fair value of the Exchangeable Note on the date of modification, the Company recorded an other than temporary impairment loss of $3.4 million (370,000,000 Yen as of September 2008). The $1.3 million net amount of the gain and other than


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temporary impairment was recorded within equity in loss of affiliates within the Consolidated Statement of Operations during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009.

        On March 28, 2010, the Company entered into an amendment agreement with Yamano in connection with the Exchangeable Note. The amendment revised the redemptions schedule for the 100,000,000 Yen and 211,131,284 Yen payments due September 30, 2013 and 2014, respectively, to March 28, 2010. The amendment was entered into in connection with a preferred share subscription agreement dated March 29, 2010 between the Company and Yamano. Under the preferred share subscription agreement, Yamano issued and the Company purchased one share of Yamano Class A Preferred Stock with a subscription amount of $1.1 million (100,000,000 Yen) and one share of Yamano Class B Preferred Stock with a subscription amount of $2.3 million (211,131,284 Yen), collectively the "Preferred Shares". The portions of the Exchangeable Note that became due as of March 28, 2010 were contributed in-kind as payment for the Preferred Shares. The Preferred Shares have the same terms and rights, yield a 5.0 percent dividend that accrues if not paid and have no voting rights.

        The Company determined that the March 2010 modifications were minor and the loan modification should not be treated as an extinguishment. The preferred shares will be accounted for as an available for sale debt security.

        Due to the natural disasters in Japan that occurred in March 2011, the Company was required to assess the preferred shares and premium for other than temporary impairment. The fair value of the collateral which is the equity value of MY Style, declined due to changes in projected revenue growth rates after the natural disasters. As MY Style is highly leveraged, any change in growth rates has a significant impact on fair value. The estimated fair value was negligible as of March 31, 2011. The Company recorded an other than temporary impairment during the third quarter of fiscal year 2011 for the carrying value of the preferred shares and premium of $3.9 million (326,700,000 Yen) and $5.3 million (435,000,000 Yen), respectively.

        As of June 30, 2011, the principal amount outstanding under the Exchangeable Note is $2.5 million (200,000,000 Yen). Principal payments of 100,000,000 Yen are due annually on September 30 through September 30, 2012. The Company reviews the Exchangeable Note with Yamano for changes in circumstances or the occurrence of events that suggest the Company's note may not be recoverable. The $2.5 million outstanding Exchangeable Note with Yamano as of June 30, 2011 is in good standing with no associated valuation allowance. The Company has determined the future cash flows of Yamano support the ability to make payments on the Exchangeable Note. The Exchangeable Note accrues interest at 1.845 percent and interest is payable on September 30, 2012 with the final principal payment. The Company recorded approximately $0.1 million in interest income related to the Exchangeable Note during fiscal years 2011, 2010, and 2009.

        MY Style Note.    As of June 30, 2011, the principal amount outstanding under the MY Style Note is $1.3 million (104,328,000 Yen). Principal payments of 52,164,000 Yen along with accrued interest are due annually on May 31 through May 31, 2013. The Company reviews the outstanding note with MY Style, for changes in circumstances or the occurrence of events that suggest the Company's note may not be recoverable. The $1.3 million outstanding note with MY Style as of June 30, 2011 is in good standing with no associated valuation allowance. The Company has determined the future cash flows of MY Style support the ability to make payments on the outstanding note. The MY Style Note accrues interest at 3.0 percent.which matured during fiscal year 2013. The Company recorded less than $0.1 million in interest income related to the MY Style Notenote during fiscal years 2011, 2010,2013 and 2009.

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        As of June 30,

During fiscal year 2014, MY Style's parent company, Yamano Holdings Corporation (Yamano), redeemed its Class A and Class B Preferred Stock for $3.1 million. During fiscal year 2011, $1.9 and $2.2 million are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as current assets and investment in and loans to affiliates, respectively, representingCompany had estimated the Company's Exchangeable Note and outstanding note with MY Style. The exposure to loss related to the Company's involvement with MY Style is the carrying valuefair values of the outstanding notes.

        All foreign currency transaction gainsYamano Class A and lossesClass B Preferred Stock to be negligible and recorded an other than temporary non-cash impairment. The Company reported the gain associated with Yamano's redemption within equity in loss of affiliated companies on the Exchangeable Note and MY Style Note are recorded through other income within the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The foreign currency transaction (loss) gain was $(1.1), $3.1, and $2.1 million during fiscal years 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.

Investment in Hair Club for Men, Ltd.

        The Company acquired a 50.0 percent interest in Hair Club for Men, Ltd. through its acquisition of Hair Club in fiscal year 2005. The Company accounts for its investment in Hair Club for Men, Ltd. under the equity method of accounting. Hair Club for Men, Ltd. operates Hair Club centers in Illinois and Wisconsin. During fiscal years 2011, 2010, and 2009, the Company recorded income and received dividends of $0.6 and $1.1 million, $0.9 and $1.3 million, and $0.6 and $0.9 million, respectively. The exposure to loss related to the Company's involvement with Hair Club for Men, Ltd. is the carrying value of the investment.

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6. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

        The fair

Fair value measurement guidance for financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure requirements about fair value measurements. This guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participantsmeasurements are categorized into one of three levels based on the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy prescribed by this guidance contains three levels as follows:

    lowest level of significant input used: Level 1—Unadjusted (unadjusted quoted prices that are available in active markets for the identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.

    markets); Level 2—Other observable (observable market inputs available at the measurement date, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, either directly or indirectly, including:

      Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;

      Quoted prices for identical or similar assets in non-active markets;

      Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability;1); and

      Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by other observable market data.

    Level 3—Unobservable (unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data and reflect the use of significant management judgment. These values are generally determined using pricing models for which the assumptions utilize management's estimates of market participant assumptions.

data).

Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

        The fair value hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. In instances in which the inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair


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value measurement has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular item to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, including the consideration of inputs specific to the asset or liability. The following tables sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy, the Company's financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010, according to the valuation techniques the Company used to determine their fair values.

 
  
 Fair Value Measurements
Using Inputs Considered as
 
 
 Fair Value at
June 30, 2011
 
 
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
 
  
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

ASSETS

             

Non-current assets

             
 

Derivative instruments

 $212 $ $212 $ 

LIABILITIES

             

Current liabilities

             
 

Derivative instruments

 $599 $ $599 $ 

Non-current liabilities

             
 

Equity put option

 $22,700 $ $ $22,700 


 
  
 Fair Value Measurements
Using Inputs Considered as
 
 
 Fair Value at
June 30, 2010
 
 
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
 
  
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

ASSETS

             

Non-current assets

             
 

Derivative instruments

 $274 $ $274 $ 
 

Preferred shares

  3,502      3,502 

LIABILITIES

             

Current liabilities

             
 

Derivative instruments

 $401 $ $401 $ 

Non-current liabilities

             
 

Derivative instruments

 $1,039 $ $1,039 $ 
 

Equity put option

  22,009      22,009 

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Changes in Financial Instruments Measured at Level 3 Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following tables present the changes during the twelve ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 in our Level 3 financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

 
 Changes in Financial Instruments
Measured at Level 3 Fair Value
Classified as
 
 
 Preferred Shares Equity Put Option 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Balance at July 1, 2010

 $3,502 $22,009 
 

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):

       
  

Included in other comprehensive income (loss)

  433  3,847 
  

Included in equity in income (loss) of affiliated companies

    (2,442)
  

Transfer out of Level 3

    (714)
  

Other than temporary impairment

  (3,935)  
      

Balance at June 30, 2011

 $ $22,700 
      


 
 Changes in Financial Instruments
Measured at Level 3 Fair Value
Classified as
 
 
 Preferred Shares Equity Put Option 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Balance at July 1, 2009

 $ $24,161 
 

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):

       
  

Additions to Level 3

  3,362   
  

Included in other comprehensive income (loss)

  140  (2,620)
  

Included in equity in income (loss) of affiliated companies

    468 
      

Balance at June 30, 2010

 $3,502 $22,009 
      

        The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:

        Derivative instruments.    The Company's derivative instrument assets and liabilities consist of cash flow hedges represented by interest rate swaps and forward foreign currency contracts. The instruments are classified as Level 2 as the fair value is obtained using observable inputs available for similar liabilities in active markets at the measurement date that are reviewed by the Company. See breakout by type of contract and reconciliation to the balance sheet line item that each contract is classified within Note 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

        Equity put option.    The Company's merger of the European franchise salon operations with the operations of the Franck Provost Salon Group on January 31, 2008 contained an equity put and an equity call. In March 2011, a portion of the equity put option was settled. See further discussion within Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The equity put option is valued using binomial lattice models that incorporate assumptions including the business enterprise value at that date and future estimates of volatility and earnings before interest, taxes, and depreciation and amortization multiples.


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At June 30, 2011, the fair value of the equity put option was $22.7 million and is classified within other noncurrent liabilities on the balance sheet.

        Preferred Shares.    The Company has preferred shares in Yamano Holding Corporation. The preferred shares are classified as Level 3 as there are no quoted market prices and minimal market participant data for preferred shares of similar rating. The preferred shares are classified within investment in and loans to affiliates on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The fair value of the preferred shares is based on the financial health of Yamano Holding Corporation and terms within the preferred share agreement which allow the Company to convert the subscription amount of the preferred shares into equity of MY Style, a wholly owned subsidiary of Yamano Holding Corporation. The Company recorded an other than temporary impairment for the full carrying value of the preferred shares during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. See further discussion within Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

        Financial Instruments.    In addition to the financial instruments listed above, the Company's financial instruments also include cash, cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and debt.

The fair valuevalues of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, and accounts payable and debt approximated the carrying values as of June 30, 2011 and 2010. At June 30, 2011, the estimated fair values and carrying amounts of debt were $335.4 and $313.4 million, respectively. At June 30, 2010, the estimated fair values and carrying amounts of debt were $458.6 and $440.0 million, respectively. The estimated fair value of debt was determined based on internal valuation models, which utilize quoted market prices and interest rates for the same or similar instruments.

2014.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

We measure certain assets, including the Company'sCompany’s equity method investments, tangible fixed and other assets and goodwill, at fair value on a nonrecurring basis when they are deemed to be other than temporarily impaired. The fair values of ourthe Company’s investments are determined based on valuation techniques using the best information available, and may include quoted market prices, market comparables, and discounted cash flow projections.

        The following tables present the fair value in our assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively:


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 June 30,
2011
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Losses 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Assets

                
 

Goodwill—Promenade(1)

 $240,910 $ $ $240,910 $(74,100)
            

Total

 $240,910 $ $ $240,910 $(74,100)
            

(1)
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Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
During fiscal year 2014, goodwill of the PromenadeRegis salon concept reporting unit with a carrying value of $315.0$34.9 million was written down to its implied fair value of zero, resulting in ana non-cash impairment charge of $74.1 million, which was recorded during$34.9 million. See Notes 1 and 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
During fiscal year 2011. The Company recorded $0.3 million of

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    translation rate adjustments during2013, the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011 on the Promenade salon concept goodwill balance.

 
 June 30,
2010
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Losses 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Assets

                
 

Goodwill—Regis(1)

 $102,180 $ $ $102,180 $(35,277)
            

Total

 $102,180 $ $ $102,180 $(35,277)
            

(1)
Goodwill of the Regis salon conceptCompany's investment in EEG with a carrying value of $136.6$59.9 million was written down to its implied fair value of $42.0 million, resulting in an impairment charge of $35.3 million, which was recorded during fiscal year 2010. The Company recorded $0.8 million of translation rate adjustments during$17.9 million. See Note 5 to the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010 on the Regis salon concept goodwill balance.
Consolidated Financial Statements.

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7. FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS

The Company's long-term debt as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 consists of the following:


  
 Interest rate % Amounts outstanding 

 Maturity
Dates
(fiscal year)
    Interest rate %    

 2011 2010 2011 2010    Fiscal Years June 30,

  
  
  
 (Dollars in thousands)
  Maturity Dates 2014 2013 2014 2013
 (fiscal year)     (Dollars in thousands)

Convertible senior notes(2)

 2015 5.00% 5.00% $172,246
 $166,454

Senior term notes

 2013 - 2018 6.69 - 8.50% 5.65 - 8.39%$133,571 $174,107  2018 5.75  120,000
 

Convertible senior notes(2)

 2015 5.00 5.00 156,248 151,760 

Term loan

 2011  2.86  85,000 

Revolving credit facility

 2016      2018   
 

Equipment and leasehold notes payable

 2015 - 2016 8.80 - 9.14 8.93 - 9.35 22,273 27,473  2015 - 2016 4.90 - 8.75 4.90 - 8.75 1,257
 8,316

Other notes payable

 2012 - 2013 5.75 - 8.00 3.00 - 8.00 1,319 1,689 
            293,503
 174,770

       313,411 440,029 

Less current portion

       (32,252) (51,629)
     
Less current portion (1)       (173,501) (173,515)

Long-term portion

       $281,159 $388,400        $120,002
 $1,255
     

(1)As of June 30, 2013, the Company included the convertible senior notes within long-term debt, current portion on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as the holders of the senior convertible notes had the option to convert at any time after April 15, 2014.
(2)In July 2014, the Company settled the convertible senior notes with $172.5 million in cash.
The debt agreements contain covenants, including limitations on incurrence of debt, granting of liens, investments, merger or consolidation, certain restricted payments and transactions with affiliates. In addition, the Company must adhere to specified fixed charge coverage and leverage ratios, as well as minimum net worth levels. We wereratios. The Company was in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of our financing arrangements as of June 30, 2011. Additional details are included below with the discussion of the specific categories of debt.

2014.

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Aggregate maturities of long-term debt, including associated capital lease obligations of $22.3$1.3 million at June 30, 2011,2014, are as follows:

Fiscal year
 (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)

2012

 $32,252 

2013

 29,091 

2014

 178,200 

2015

 19,959 $173,501

2016

 18,195 2
2017
2018120,000
2019

Thereafter

 35,714 
   $293,503

 $313,411 
   

Senior Term Notes

Private Shelf Agreement

        At June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company had $133.6 and $174.1 million, respectively, in unsecured, fixed rate, senior term notes outstanding under a Private Shelf Agreement, of which $22.1 and $40.5 million were classified as part of the current portion of the Company's long-term debt at June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The notes require quarterly payments, and final maturity dates range from June 2013 through December 2017.

        The Private Shelf Agreement includes financial covenants including debt to EBITDA ratios, fixed charge coverage ratios and minimum net equity tests (as defined within the Private Shelf Agreement), as well as other customary terms and conditions. The maturity date for the debt may be accelerated upon the occurrence of various events of default, including breaches of the agreement, certain cross-default situations, certain bankruptcy related situations, and other customary events of default.

        In July 2009, the Company amended the Restated Private Shelf Agreement. The amendments included increasing the Company's minimum net worth covenant from $675.0 to $800.0 million, lowering the fixed charge coverage ratio requirement from 1.5x to 1.3x, amending certain definitions, including EBITDA and Fixed Charges, limiting the Company's restricted payments to $20.0 million if the Company's leverage ratio is greater than 2.0x and the addition of a risk based capital fee calculated on the daily average outstanding principal amount equal to an annual rate of 1.0 percent that commences one year after the amendment date. During fiscal year 2010, the net proceeds from the convertible senior notes and common stock issuances in July 2009 were utilized in part to repay $30.0 million of senior term notes under the Restated Private Shelf Agreement.

Private Placement Senior Term Notes

        At June 30, 2011, the Company did not have any outstanding private placement senior term notes.

        On June 29, 2009, the Company entered into a prepayment amendment on the private placement senior term notes whereby the Company negotiated to prepay the notes with a premium over the principal amount that is less than the make-whole premium that is otherwise payable upon redemption. During fiscal year 2010, the net proceeds from the convertible senior notes and common stock issuances in July 2009 were utilized to repay the $267.0 million of private placement senior term notes


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of varying maturities and $30.0 million of additional senior term notes under a Private Shelf Agreement.

        As a result of the repayment of a portion of the senior term notes during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010, the Company incurred $12.8 million in make-whole payments and other fees along with $5.2 million in interest rate swap settlements, as discussed in Note 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements, totaling $18.0 million that was recorded as interest expense within the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Convertible Senior Notes

In July 2009, the Company issued $172.5 million aggregate principal amount of 5.0 percent5.0% convertible senior notes due July 2014. The notes arewere unsecured, senior obligations of the Company and interest will bewas payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year at a rate of 5.0 percent5.0% per year. TheAs of June 30, 2014, the notes will bewere convertible subject to certain conditions further described below at an initiala conversion

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rate of 64.672665.6019 shares of the Company's common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes, (representing an initialrepresenting a conversion price of approximately $15.46$15.24 per share of the Company's common stock). Asstock.
At the time of June 30, 2011,issuance, the conversion rate was 64.8263 shares of the Company's common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes (representing a conversion price of approximately $15.43 per share of the Company's common stock).

        Holders may convert their notes at their option prior to April 15, 2014 if the Company's stock price meets certain price triggers or upon the occurrence of specified corporate events as defined in the convertible senior note agreement. On or after April 15, 2014, holders may convert each of their notes at their option at any time prior to the maturity date for the notes.

        The Company hashad the choice of net-cash settlement, settlement in its own shares or a combination thereof and concluded the conversion option iswas indexed to its own stock. As a result, in July 2009 the Company allocated $24.7 million of the $172.5 million principal amount of the convertible senior notes to equity, which resulted in a $24.7 million debt discount. The allocation was based on measuring the fair value of the convertible senior notes using a discounted cash flow analysis. The discount rate was based on an estimated credit rating for the Company. In July 2009, the estimated fair value of the convertible senior notes was $147.8 million. The resulting $24.7 million debt discount will bewas amortized over the period the convertible senior notes arewere expected to be outstanding, which iswas five years, as additional non-cash interest expense. The combined debt discount amortization and the contractual interest coupon resulted in an effective interest rate on the convertible debt of 8.9 percent.

8.9%.

The following table provides equity and debt information for the convertible senior notes:


 Convertible Senior Notes
Due 2014 at
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 June 30, 2011 June 30, 2010 
 June 30,
 2014 2013
 (Dollars in thousands)

Principal amount on the convertible senior notes

 $172,500 $172,500  $172,500
 $172,500

Unamortized debt discount

 (16,252) (20,740) (254) (6,046)
     

Net carrying amount of convertible debt

 $156,248 $151,760  $172,246
 $166,454
     

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The following table provides interest rate and interest expense amounts related to the convertible senior notes:


 Convertible Senior Notes Due
2014 Twelve Months Ended
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 June 30, 2011 June 30, 2010 
 Fiscal Years
 2014 2013
 (Dollars in thousands)

Interest cost related to contractual interest coupon—5.0%

 $8,625 $8,266  $8,625
 $8,625

Interest cost related to amortization of the discount

 4,488 3,956  5,792
 5,320
     

Total interest cost

 $13,113 $12,222  $14,417
 $13,945
     

Senior Term Notes
In connection with the convertible senior note offering,November 2013, the Company issued 13,225,000 shares$120.0 million aggregate principal amount of common stock resulting5.75% senior unsecured notes due December 2017 (Senior Term Notes). Net proceeds from the issuance of the Senior Term Notes were $118.1 million. Interest on the Senior Term Notes is payable semi-annually in net proceedsarrears on June 1 and December 1 of $163.5 million.

each year, beginning on June 1, 2014. The Senior Term Loan

Notes rank equally with the Company's existing senior unsecured debt. The Company had a term loanSenior Term Notes are unsecured and not guaranteed by any of the Company's subsidiaries or any third party.

The Senior Term Notes contain maintenance covenants, including limitations on incurrence of debt, granting of liens, investments, merger or consolidation, certain restricted payments and transactions with monthly interest payments based on a one-month LIBOR plus 2.25 percent. In June 2011,affiliates, none of which are more restrictive than those under the Company repaid the outstanding term loan totaling $85.0 million.

Company’s revolving credit facility.

Revolving Credit Facility

        On June 30, 2011, the

The Company amended its revolving credit agreement which now provides forhas a $400.0 million senior unsecured five-year revolving credit facility.facility agreement, that expires in June 2018. The revolving credit facility has rates tied to a LIBOR plus 145 basis points as of June 30, 2011. The revolving credit facility requiresspread and a quarterly facility fee on the average daily amount of the facility (whether used or unused) calculated at a rate of 30 basis points as of June 30, 2011.. Both the LIBOR credit spread and the facility fee are based on the Company's debt to EBITDA ratio at the end of each fiscal quarter. The amendments included increasing the Company's minimum net worth covenant from $800.0 to $850.0 million, and amending or adding certain definitions, including Change in Law, Defaulting Lender, EBITDA, Fronting Exposure, Replacement Lender, and Accounting Principles. In addition, the Company may request an increase in revolving credit commitments under the facility of up to $200.0 million under certain circumstances. Under the new agreement, indebtedness related to Capital Leases is limited to $50.0 million, and Restricted Payments are tiered based on Debt to EBITDA. Events of default under the Credit Agreementcredit agreement include change of control of the Company and the Company's default ofwith respect to other debt exceeding $10.0 million. The facility expires in July 2016. We were in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of our credit agreement and senior notes as of June 30, 2011.

As of June 30, 20112014 and 2010,2013, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under this revolving credit facility. Additionally, the Company had outstanding standby letters of credit under the revolving credit facility of $26.0 and $24.6$2.2 million at June 30, 20112014 and 2010,2013, respectively, primarily related to its self-insurance program. Unused available credit under the facility at June 30, 20112014 and 20102013 was $374.0 and $275.4$397.8 million, respectively.

Equipment and Leasehold Notes Payable

The equipment and leasehold notes payable are primarily comprised of capital lease obligations which are payable in monthly installments through fiscalobligations. In September 2011, the Company entered into an agreement to refinance existing capital leases to a three year 2016. The capital lease obligations are collateralized by the assets purchased under the agreement.

Other Notes Payable

        The Company had $1.3 and $1.7 million in unsecured outstanding notes at June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, related to debt assumed in acquisitions.

term with a contract rate of 4.9%. As of


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June 30, 2014 the normal coursecapital lease balance was $1.3 million and will be amortized at the historical rate of business are changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. The Company has established policies and procedures that govern the management of these exposures through the use of a variety of strategies, including the use of derivative financial instrument contracts. By policy, the Company does not enter into such contracts for the purpose of speculation or trading. Hedging transactions are limited to an underlying exposure. The Company has established an interest rate management policy that manages the interest rate mix of its total debt portfolio and related overall cost of borrowing. The Company's foreign currency exchange rate risk management policy includes frequently monitoring market data and external factors that may influence exchange rate fluctuations in order to minimize fluctuation in earnings due to changes in exchange rates. The Company enters into arrangements with counterparties that the Company believes are creditworthy. Generally, derivative contract arrangements settle on a net basis. The Company assesses the effectiveness of its hedges on a quarterly basis using the critical terms method in accordance with guidance for accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities.

        The Company has primarily utilized derivatives which are designated as either cash flow or fair value hedges and qualify for hedge accounting treatment. For cash flow hedges and fair value hedges, changes in fair value are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within shareholders' equity until the underlying hedged item is recognized in earnings. Any hedge ineffectiveness is recognized immediately in current earnings. To the extent the changes offset, the hedge is effective. Any hedge ineffectiveness the Company has historically experienced has not been material. By policy, the Company designs its derivative instruments to be effective as hedges and aims to minimize fluctuations in earnings due to market risk exposures. If a derivative instrument is terminated prior to its contract date, the Company continues to defer the related9.2%. There was no gain or loss and recognizes it in current earnings overrecorded on the remaining liferefinance. The Company entered into the refinancing to reduce cash interest payments.

Private Shelf Agreement
During fiscal year 2013, the Company prepaid $89.3 million of unsecured, fixed rate, senior term notes outstanding under a private shelf agreement. As a result of the related hedged item.

        Theprepayment, the Company also utilizes freestanding derivative contracts which do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. The Company marks to market such derivatives with the resulting gains and lossesincurred a make-whole payment of $10.6 million that was recorded in interest expense within current earnings in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. For purposes of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash flows associated with all derivatives (designated as hedges or freestanding economic hedges) are classified in the same category as the related cash flows subject to the hedging relationship.

Cash Flow Hedges

        As of June 30, 2011, the Company's cash flow hedges consist of forward foreign currency contracts.

        In the past, the Company used interest rate swaps to maintain its variable to fixed rate debt ratio in accordance with its established policy.

8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Operating Leases:
The Company repaid variable and fixed rate debt during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. Prior to the repayments, the Company had two outstanding interest rate swaps totaling $40.0 million on $85.0 million aggregate variable rate debt with maturity dates in fiscal year 2012. The interest rate swaps were terminated prior to the maturity dates in conjunction with the repayments of debt and were settled for an aggregate loss of $0.1 million. The $0.1 million loss was recorded during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011 on the termination of the interest rate swaps and was recorded within interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

        The Company repaid variable and fixed rate debt during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010. Prior to the repayments, the Company had two outstanding interest rate swaps totaling $50.0 million on $100.0 million aggregate variable rate debt with maturity dates between fiscal years 2013 and 2015. The


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interest rate swaps were terminated prior to the maturity dates in conjunction with the repayments of debt and were settled for an aggregate loss of $5.2 million. The $5.2 million loss recorded during the first quarter of fiscal year 2010 on the termination of the interest rate swaps was recorded within interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations as described in Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company also had two outstanding treasury lock agreements with maturity dates between fiscal years 2013 and 2015. The treasury lock agreements were terminated prior to the maturity dates in conjunction with the repayments of debt and were settled for a loss of less than $0.1 million during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010 and recorded within interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

        The Company uses forward foreign currency contracts to manage foreign currency rate fluctuations associated with certain forecasted intercompany transactions. The Company's primary forward foreign currency contracts hedge approximately $0.6 million of monthly payments in Canadian dollars for intercompany transactions. The Company's forward foreign currency contracts hedge transactions through September 2012.

        These cash flow hedges were designed and are effective as cash flow hedges. They were recorded at fair value within other noncurrent liabilities or other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, with corresponding offsets primarily recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax.

Fair Value Hedges

        In the past, the Company had two interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges. The Company paid variable rates of interest and received fixed rates of interest under these contracts. The contracts and related debt matured during the twelve months ended June 30, 2009.

Freestanding Derivative Forward Contracts

        The Company uses freestanding derivative forward contracts to offset the Company's exposure to the change in fair value of certain foreign currency denominated investments and intercompany assets and liabilities. These derivatives are not designated as hedges and therefore, changes in the fair value of these forward contracts are recognized currently in earnings, thereby offsetting the current earnings effect of the related foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities.

        In November 2009, the Company terminated its freestanding derivative contract on its remaining payments on the MY Style Note and recorded a gain of $0.7 million. The contract was settled in cash, discounted to present value. Gains and losses over the life of the contract were recognized in earnings in conjunction with marking the contract to fair value. A net loss of $0.2 million was recognized during fiscal year 2010.


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9. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)

        The Company had the following derivative instruments in its Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2011 and 2010:

 
 Asset Liability 
 
  
 Fair Value  
 Fair Value 
Type
 Classification June 30,
2011
 June 30,
2010
 Classification June 30,
2011
 June 30,
2010
 
 
  
 (In thousands)
  
 (In thousands)
 

Designated as hedging instruments—Cash Flow Hedges:

                 

Interest rate swaps

  $ $ Other noncurrent liabilities $ $(1,039)

Forward foreign currency contracts

 Other current assets $ $274 Other current liabilities $(599)$ 

Freestanding derivative contracts—not designated as hedging instruments:

                 

Forward foreign currency contracts

 Other current assets $212 $ Other current liabilities $ $(401)
              

Total

   $212 $274   $(599)$(1,440)
              

        The table below sets forth the (gain) or loss on the Company's derivative instruments recorded within accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) in the Consolidated Balance Sheet for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010. The table also sets forth the (gain) or loss on the Company's derivative instruments that has been reclassified from AOCI into current earnings during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 within the following line items in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 
 (Gain) Loss Recognized in
Other Comprehensive Income
Twelve Months Ended June 30,
 (Gain) Loss Reclassified from
Accumulated OCI into
Income (Loss) at June 30,
 
Type
 2011 2010 2009 Classification 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (In thousands)
  
 (In thousands)
 

Designated as hedging instruments—Cash Flow Hedges:

                     

Interest rate swaps

 $(636)$(2,967)$(2,732) $ $ $ 

Forward foreign currency contracts

  456  519  (495)Cost of sales  48  (261) (142)

Treasury lock contracts

    (146) 41 Interest income    388  (25)
                

Total

 $(180)$(2,594)$(3,186)  $48 $127 $(167)
                

        As of June 30, 2011 the Company estimates that it will reclassify into earnings during the next twelve months a gain of $0.6 million from the pretax amount recorded in AOCI as the anticipated cash flows occur.


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        The table below sets forth the gain or (loss) on the Company's derivative instruments for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 recorded within interest income and other, net in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 
 Derivatives Impact on Income (Loss) at June 30, 
Type
 Classification 2011 2010 2009 
 
  
 (In thousands)
 

Designated as hedging instruments—Fair Value Hedges:

            

Fair value interest rate swap

 Interest income and other, net $ $ $335 

Freestanding derivative contracts—not designated as hedging instruments:

            

Forward foreign currency contracts

 Interest income and other, net $613 $(811)$1,147 
          

Total

   $613 $(811)$1,482 
          

10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

Operating Leases:

        The Company is committed under long-term operating leases for the rental of most of its company-owned salonsalons and hair restoration center locations.some of its corporate facilities and distribution centers under operating leases. The original terms of the salon leases range from one to 20 years, with many leases renewable for an additional five to ten year termterms at the option of the Company, and certain leases include escalation provisions.Company. For certainmost leases, the Company is required to pay additional rent based on a percent of sales in excess of a predetermined amount and, in most cases, real estate taxes and other occupancy expenses. Rent expense for the Company's international department store salons is based primarily on a percentpercentage of sales.

The Company also leases the premises in which the majority of its franchisees operate and has entered into corresponding sublease arrangements with the franchisees. These leases, generally with terms of approximately five years, are expected to be renewed on expiration. All additional lease costs are passed through to the franchisees.

        During fiscal year 2005, the Company entered into a lease agreement for a 102,448 square foot building, located in Edina, Minnesota. The Company began to recognize rent expense related to this property during the three months ended September 30, 2005, which was the date that it obtained the legal right to use and control the property. The original lease term ends in May 2016 and the aggregate amount of lease payments to be made over the remaining original lease term are approximately $5.6 million. The lease agreement includes an option to purchase the property or extend the original term for two successive periods of five years.

        In addition, the Company leases an 89,900 square foot building near the company-owned distribution center located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The original lease term ends in August 2013 and the aggregate amount of lease payments to be made over the remaining original lease term are approximately $0.5 million

Sublease income was $28.4, $29.2,$29.5, $29.1 and $29.9$28.3 million in fiscal years 2011, 20102014, 2013 and 2009,2012, respectively. Rent expense on premises subleased was $27.9, $28.8,$29.1, $28.7 and $29.5$27.9 million in fiscal years 2011, 20102014, 2013 and 2009,2012, respectively. Rent expense and the related rental income on the sublease arrangements with franchisees is netted within the rent expense line item on the Consolidated


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Statement of Operations. In most cases, the amount of rental income related to sublease arrangements with franchisees approximates the amount of rent expense from the primary lease, thereby having no net impact on rent expense or net income (loss). However, in limited cases, the Company charges a ten percent10.0% mark-up in its sublease arrangements. The net rental income resulting from such arrangements totaled $0.5 million for fiscal year 2011, and $0.4 million for each fiscal year 20102014, 2013 and 2009,2012 and was classified in the royalties and fees caption of the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

The Company has a sublease arrangement for a leased building the Company previously occupied. Rent expense of $0.9 million and related sublease income of $0.6 million for this arrangement is netted within the rent expense line on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The aggregate amount of lease payments to be made over the remaining lease term are approximately $2.5 million.
The Company also guarantees approximately 10 operating leases associated with the Company's former Trade Secret concept. As the Company has not experienced and does not expect any material loss to result from these arrangements, the Company has determined the exposure to the risk of loss on these guarantees to be immaterial to the financial statements.
Total rent expense, excluding rent expense on premises subleased to franchisees, includes the following:

 Fiscal Years

 2011 2010 2009  2014 2013 2012

 (Dollars in thousands)
  (Dollars in thousands)

Minimum rent

 $260,644 $259,984 $260,140  $246,687
 $246,787
 $250,487

Percentage rent based on sales

 9,225 10,138 11,623  7,164
 7,566
 8,938

Real estate taxes and other expenses

 72,417 73,976 76,029  68,254
 70,363
 72,344
        $322,105
 $324,716
 $331,769

 $342,286 $344,098 $347,792 
       


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As of June 30, 2011,2014, future minimum lease payments (excluding percentage rents based on sales) due under existing noncancelable operating leases with remaining terms of greater than one year are as follows:

Fiscal year
 Corporate
leases
 Franchisee
leases
 Guaranteed
leases
 

 (Dollars in thousands)
 

2012

 $266,339 $43,549 $2,150 

2013

 216,435 35,135 1,215 

2014

 164,420 26,686 787 
Fiscal Year 
Corporate
leases
 
Franchisee
leases
 
Guaranteed
leases
 (Dollars in thousands)

2015

 115,048 18,269 552  $246,000
 $52,663
 $404

2016

 68,458 9,871 409  193,779
 44,600
 310
2017 138,255
 34,371
 195
2018 90,605
 24,387
 85
2019 49,327
 14,197
 34

Thereafter

 87,410 7,653 483  51,392
 11,392
 14
       

Total minimum lease payments

 $918,110 $141,163 $5,596  $769,358
 $181,610
 $1,042
       

Salon Development Program:

        As a part of its salon development program, the

The Company continues to negotiate and enter into leases and commitments for the acquisition of equipment and leasehold improvements related to future salon locations, and continues to enter into transactions to acquire established hair care salons.

locations.

Contingencies:

The Company is self-insured for most workers' compensation, employment practice liability and general liability. Workers' compensation and general liability losses are subject to per occurrence and aggregate annual liability limitations. The Company is insured for losses in excess of these limitations. The Company is also self-insured for health care claims for eligible participating employees subject to certain deductibles and limitations. The Company determines its liability for claims incurred but not reported on an actuarial basis.


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11. LEASE TERMINATION COSTS

        The Company approved plans in June 2009Litigation and July 2008 to close approximately 80 and 160, respectively, underperforming company-owned salons. As lease settlements were negotiated, the Company found that some lessors were willing to negotiate rent reductions which allowed the Company to keep operating certain salons. As a result, the number of salons closed was less than the amount of salons per the approved plans. For salons that did not receive rent reductions, the Company ceased using the right to use the leased property or negotiated a lease termination agreement with the lessors. Lease termination costs represents either the lease settlement or the net present value of remaining contractual lease payments related to closed salons, reduced by estimated sublease rentals. Lease termination costs from continuing operations are presented as a separate line item in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The plans are substantially complete.

        The activity reflected in the accrual for lease termination costs is as follows:

Settlements:
 
 For the Twelve
Months Ended
June 30,
 
Accrual for Lease Terminations
 2011 2010 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Balance at July 1,

 $1,386 $2,760 
 

Provision for lease termination costs:

       
  

Provisions associated with store closings

    2,145 
  

Cash payments

  (1,059) (3,519)
      

Balance at June 30,

 $327 $1,386 
      

12. LITIGATION

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

In addition, the Company was a nominal defendant, and nine current and former directors and officers of the Company were named defendants, in a shareholder derivative action in Minnesota state court. The derivative shareholder action alleged that the individual defendants breached their fiduciary duties to the Company in connection with their approval of certain executive compensation arrangements and certain related party transactions. The Board of Directors appointed a Special Litigation Committee to investigate the claims and allegations made in the derivative action, and to decide on behalf of the Company whether the claims and allegations should be pursued. In April 2014, the Special Litigation Committee issued a report and concluded the claims and allegations should not be pursued, and in June 2014 the Special Litigation Committee filed a motion requesting the court dismiss the shareholder derivative action.
See Note 9 for discussion regarding certain issues that have resulted from the IRS' audit of fiscal year 2010 and 2011.

During fiscal year 2011,2014 and 2013, the Company settled a legal claimincurred $3.3 and $1.2 million of expense in conjunction with the former owner of Hair Club for $1.7 million.

derivative shareholder action. During fiscal year 2010,2012, the Company settled two legal claims regarding certain customer and employee matters for an aggregate charge of $5.2was awarded $1.1 million plusin conjunction with a commitment to provide discount coupons. Payments aggregating $4.3 and $0.9 million were made during fiscal years 2011 and 2010, respectively.

class-action lawsuit.


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9. INCOME TAXES



The components of (loss) income before income taxes are as follows:

 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

(Loss) income before income taxes:

          
 

U.S. 

 $(31,963)$35,289 $112,524 
 

International

  6,334  17,925  (33,758)
        

 $(25,629)$53,214 $78,766 
        
  Fiscal Years
  2014 2013 2012
  (Dollars in thousands)
(Loss) income before income taxes:      
U.S.  $(51,866) $(25,177) $(35,430)
International (2,462) 35,275
 10,116
  $(54,328) $10,098
 $(25,314)

The provision (benefit) provision for income taxes consists of:


 2011 2010 2009 

 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Current:

 

U.S. 

 $3,658 $5,580 $48,935 

International

 1,557 14,882 (3,142)

Deferred:

 

U.S. 

 (17,882) 4,007 568 

International

 3,171 1,108 (4,411)
        Fiscal Years

 $(9,496)$25,577 $41,950  2014 2013 2012
        (Dollars in thousands)
Current:      
U.S.  $1,460
 $(21,053) $(1,095)
International 890
 707
 2,261
Deferred:      
U.S.  67,992
 10,405
 (5,519)
International 787
 (83) (77)
 $71,129

$(10,024)
$(4,430)

The provision for income taxes differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the applicable U.S. statutory rate to earnings (loss) earnings before income taxes, as a result of the following:


 2011 2010 2009 

U.S. statutory rate

 (35.0)% 35.0% 35.0%

State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit

 (0.1) 3.4 3.4 

Tax effect of goodwill impairment

 10.8 11.4 14.5 

Foreign income taxes at other than U.S. rates

 7.9 (0.8) (1.6)

Work Opportunity and Welfare-to-Work Tax Credits

 (15.3) (6.4) (4.9)

Adjustment of prior year income tax balances

  3.9 4.8 

Other, net

 (5.4) 1.6 2.1 
       

 (37.1)% 48.1% 53.3%
        Fiscal Years
 2014 2013 2012
U.S. statutory rate (benefit) (35.0)% 35.0 % (35.0)%
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit (0.2) 3.6
 3.5
Valuation allowance (1) 160.8
 
 
Tax effect of goodwill impairment 11.5
 
 47.7
Foreign income taxes at other than U.S. rates 1.4
 4.1
 (0.5)
Tax effect of foreign currency translation gain 
 (107.0) 
Work Opportunity and Welfare-to-Work Tax Credits (5.3) (42.8) (19.4)
Other, net (2.3) 7.8
 (13.8)
 130.9 %
(99.3)%
(17.5)%

        For fiscal year 2011, the Company reported a $25.6 million loss from continuing operations before income taxes as compared to income from continuing operations before income taxes of $53.2 and $78.8 million in fiscal years 2010 and 2009, respectively. The rate reconciliation items have a greater impact on the annual effective income tax rate in fiscal year 2011 as the magnitude of the loss from continuing operations before income taxes is less than the magnitude of income from continuing operations before income taxes in fiscal year 2010. The annual effective tax rate was favorably impacted by the employment credits related

(1)     See Note 1 to the Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax ActConsolidated Financial Statements.
The (2.3)% of 2007. Based upon current legislation, these credits are scheduled to expire on December 31, 2011. Partially offsetting the favorable impact of the employment credits was the adverse impact of the pre-tax non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $74.1 million recorded during the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, which is only partially deductible for tax purposes. Additionally, the foreign income taxes at other


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than U.S. rates adversely impacted the annual effective tax rate due to a decrease in foreign income from continuing operations before income taxes and other foreign non-deductible items.

        The (5.4) percent of other,Other, net in fiscal year 20112014 does not include the rate impact of any items in excess of 5% of computed tax.

The 7.8% of Other, net in fiscal year 2013 includes the rate impact of meals and entertainment expense disallowance, donated inventory, unrecognized tax benefits and miscellaneous items of 2.8, (3.0)4.9%, (3.7)(3.4)%, 5.5% and (1.5) percent,0.8%, respectively.

        During the

The (13.8)% of Other, net in fiscal year 2010,2012 includes the Company recorded adjustments to correct its incomerate impact of meals and entertainment expense disallowance, unrecognized tax balances. The adjustments increased the Company's fiscal year 2010 income tax provision by $2.1 millionbenefits and increased its effective income tax rate by 3.9 percent. Included in the income tax provision are U.S.miscellaneous items of 2.1%, (9.1)% and international income tax adjustments resulting in a shift(6.8)%, respectively.

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The components of the net deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

 June 30,

 2011 2010  2014 2013

 (Dollars in thousands)
  (Dollars in thousands)

Deferred tax assets:

     

Deferred rent

 $15,233 $15,677  $12,625
 $12,953

Payroll and payroll related costs

 37,852 34,294  24,857
 34,073

Net operating loss carryforwards

 1,210 2,106  17,180
 2,484

Salon asset impairment

 5,176 4,154 
Tax credit carryforwards 20,134
 4,366

Inventories

 2,968 3,136  2,926
 7,920

Derivatives

 229 311 

Deferred gift card revenue

 1,536 1,581 

Federal and state benefit on uncertain tax positions

 8,549 10,178 

Allowance for doubtful accounts/notes

 9,855 575  216
 7,004

Insurance

 5,669 6,301  6,195
 6,106

Other

 6,167 5,481  8,815
 14,353
     
Subtotal $92,948

$89,259
Valuation allowance (83,922) 

Total deferred tax assets

 $94,444 $83,794  $9,026

$89,259
     

Deferred tax liabilities:

     

Depreciation

 $(29,348)$(17,603) $(8,086) $(20,684)

Amortization of intangibles

 (94,257) (107,392) (77,650) (72,635)

Accrued property taxes

 (1,942) (2,029)

Deferred debt issuance costs

 (6,215) (7,937)

Other

 (3)   (5,689) (7,206)
     

Total deferred tax liabilities

 $(131,765)$(134,961) $(91,425) $(100,525)
     

Net deferred tax liabilities

 $(37,321)$(51,167)
     
Net deferred tax (liability) asset $(82,399) $(11,266)

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At June 30, 2011,2014, the Company hadhas tax effected federal, state and foreignU.K. net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $12.4, $3.7 and $1.1 million, respectively. The federal loss carryforward expires in 2034. The state loss carryforwards expire from 2016 to 2034. The U.K. loss carryforward has no expiration.

The Company's tax credit carryforward of $20.1 million consists of $18.6 million and $8.4that will expire from 2031 to 2034. The remaining $1.5 million respectively. These losses relate to various states, the U.K., Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The Companycarryforward has recorded a valuation allowance of $7.5 million relating to losses in the Netherlands and Luxembourg. The Company expects to fully utilize all of the loss carryforwards for which a valuation allowance has not been established.

        At June 30, 2010, the Company had set up a valuation allowance of $1.0 million relating to the Netherlands tax losses. The valuation allowance increase of $6.5 million is due to additional tax losses in the Netherlands and Luxemborg.

no expiration date.

As of June 30, 2011,2014, undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries of approximately $42.3$23.7 million were considered to have been reinvested indefinitely and, accordingly, the Company has not provided for U.S. income taxes on such earnings.

It is not practicable for the Company to determine the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liabilities on these indefinitely reinvested earnings.

The Company files tax returns and pays tax primarily in the U.S,U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Luxembourg and the Netherlands as well as states, cities, and provinces within these jurisdictions. In the U.S,U.S., fiscal years 20072010 and afterbeyond remain open for federal tax audit. The Company's U.S. federal income tax returns for the fiscal years 2007 through 20092010 and 2011 are currently under audit.examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS has identified certain issues that may result in audit adjustments. The Company is reviewing the issues identified to date. In anticipation of resolution of the issues identified, the Company made a payment of $9.5 million to the IRS during the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2014. The majority of the amount paid relates to timing differences and will be recovered by claiming future tax deductions and by receiving a benefit when the Company's U.S. deferred tax asset valuation allowance is reversed. Final resolution of these issues is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements. The Company is currently under audit in a number of states in which the statute of limitations has been extended for fiscal years 2007 and forward. For state tax audits, the statute of limitations generally spans three to four years, resulting in a number of states remaining open for tax audits dating back to fiscal year 2007. However, the company is under audit in a number of states in which the statute of limitations has been extended for fiscal years 2000 and forward.2009. Internationally, (including Canada),including Canada, the statute of limitations for tax audits varies by jurisdiction, but generally ranges from three to five years.

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A rollforward of the unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

 Fiscal Years
 2014 2013 2012

 2011 2010 2009  (Dollars in thousands)

Balance at beginning of period

 $16,856 $14,787 $20,400  $10,015
 $4,381
 $13,493

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

 796 5,549 2,765 

(Reductions) additions based on tax positions of prior years

 (759) (185) 121 

Reductions on tax positions related to the expiration of the statue of limitations

 (2,718) (2,993) (8,167)
(Reductions)/additions based on tax positions related to the current year (2,114) 44
 482
(Reductions)/additions based on tax positions of prior years (505) 7,132
 (7)
Reductions on tax positions related to the expiration of the statute of limitations (994) (1,403) (1,571)

Settlements

 (682) (302) (332) (4,934) (139) (8,016)
       

Balance at end of period

 $13,493 $16,856 $14,787  $1,468
 $10,015
 $4,381
       

If the Company were to prevail on all unrecognized tax benefits recorded, a benefit of approximately $6.0$1 million of the $13.5 million reserve would benefitbe recorded in the effective tax rate. Interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits are recorded within income tax expense. During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2011, 20102014, 2013 and 20092012, we recorded income tax (benefit) expenseinterest and penalties of approximately $(0.6), $(1.1),$0.1, $0.7 and $2.1$(1.2) million, respectively, foras additions to the accrual net of the respective reversal of previously accrued interest and penalties. As of June 30, 2011,2014, the Company had accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits of $2.7$1.1 million. This amount is not included in the gross unrecognized tax benefits noted above.

It is reasonably possible that the amount of the unrecognized tax benefit with respect to certain of our unrecognized tax positions will increase or decrease during the next twelve months.fiscal year. However, we do not expectan estimate of the amount or range of the change to have a significant effect on our results of operations or our financial position.

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10. BENEFIT PLANS

Regis Retirement Savings Plan

Plan:

The Company maintains a defined contributedcontribution 401(k) plan, the Regis Retirement Savings Plan (the RRSP)(RRSP). The RRSP is a defined contribution profit sharing plan with a 401(k) feature that is intended to qualify withunder Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) and is subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.

1974 ("ERISA").

The 401(k) portion of the PlanRRSP is a contributory defined contribution plancash or deferred arrangement intended to qualify under section 401(k) of the Code and under which eligible employees may elect to contribute a percentage of their eligible compensation. Employees who are 18 years of age or older and who were not highly compensated employees as defined by the Code during the preceding PlanRRSP year are eligible to participate in the PlanRRSP commencing with the first day of the month following their completion of one month of service.

The discretionary employer contribution profit sharing portion of the PlanRRSP is a noncontributory defined contribution component covering full-time and part-time employees of the Company who have at least one year of eligible service, defined as 1,000 hours of service during the PlanRRSP year, are employed by the EmployerCompany on the last day of the PlanRRSP year and are employed at the home office orSalon Support, distribution centers, or as area or regional supervisors,field leaders, artistic directors or educators,consultants, and that are not highly compensated employees as defined by the Code. Participants' interest in the noncontributory defined contribution component become 20.0 percent20.0% vested after completing two years of service with vesting increasing 20.0 percent20.0% for each additional year of service, and with participants becoming fully vested after six full years of service.

Nonqualified Deferred Salary Plan:

The Company maintains a Nonqualified Deferred Salary Plan (Executive Plan), which covers Company officers field supervisors, warehouse and corporate officeall other employees who are highly compensated.compensated as defined by the Code. The discretionary employer contribution profit sharing portion of the Executive Plan is a noncontributory defined contributionprofit sharing component in which a participants interest become 20.0 percentbecomes 20.0% vested after completing two years of service with vesting increasing 20.0 percent20.0% for each additional year of service, and with participants becoming fully vested after six full years of service.

Certain participants within the Executive Plan also receive a matching contribution from the Company.


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Stock Purchase Plan:

The Company has an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) available to substantially allqualifying employees. Under the terms of the ESPP, eligible employees may purchase the Company's common stock through payroll deductions. The Company contributes an amount equal to 15.0 percent15.0% of the purchase price of the stock to be purchased on the open market and pays all expenses of the ESPP and its administration, not to exceed an aggregate contribution of $10.0$11.8 million. As of June 30, 2011,2014, the Company's cumulative contributions to the ESPP totaled $8.5$9.6 million.

Franchise Stock Purchase Plan:

Deferred Compensation Contracts:
The Company has a franchise stock purchase plan (FSPP) availableunfunded deferred compensation contracts covering certain current and former key executives. Prior to substantially all franchisee employees. Under the terms of the plan, eligible franchisees and their employees may purchase the Company's common stock. The Company contributes an amount equal to five percent of the purchase price of the stock to be purchasedJune 30, 2012, deferred compensation benefits were based on the open marketexecutive's years of service and pays all expenses ofcompensation for the plan60 months preceding the executive's termination date. Effective June 30, 2012, these contracts were amended and its administration, not to exceed an aggregate contribution of $0.7 million. Asthe benefits were frozen as of June 30, 2011,2012.
Expense associated with the Company's cumulative contributions todeferred compensation contracts included in general and administrative expenses on the FSPPConsolidated Statement of Operations totaled $0.2 million.

$0.9, $1.6 and $5.9 million for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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Deferred Compensation Contracts:

these deferred compensation contracts in the Consolidated Balance Sheet:

  June 30,
  2014 2013
  (Dollars in thousands)
Current portion (included in Accrued liabilities) $2,913
 $3,532
Long-term portion (included in Other noncurrent liabilities) 7,677
 9,446
  $10,590
 $12,978
The tax-affected accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the deferred compensation contracts, consisting of primarily unrecognized actuarial income, was $0.3 and $0.1 million at June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
The Company hashad previously agreed to pay the Chief Executive Officer, commencing upon his retirement,former Vice Chairman an annual amount equal to 60.0 percent of his salary,$0.6 million, adjusted for inflation to $0.9 million in fiscal years 2014 and 2013, for the remainder of his life. Additionally, the Company has a survivor benefit plan payable upon his deathfor the former Vice Chairman's spouse at a rate of one half of his deferred compensation benefit, adjusted for inflation, for the remaining life of his spouse. In addition,October 2013, the former Vice Chairman passed away and the Company has other unfunded deferred compensation contracts covering key executives withinbegan paying survivor benefits to his spouse. At this time, the Company. The key executives'Company reduced the accrual for future obligations to account for the reduction in benefits are based on yearsto the survivor. In connection with the passing of service and the employee's compensation prior to departure.former Vice Chairman, the Company received $5.8 million in life insurance proceeds. The Company utilizesrecorded a June 30 measurement date for these deferred compensation contracts, a discount rate based on the Aa Bond index rate (5.5 and 5.4 percent at June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively) and projected salary increasesgain of 4.0 percent at June 30, 2011 and 2010 to estimate the obligations associated with these deferred compensation contracts. Compensation associated with these agreements is charged to expense as services are provided. Associated costs included$1.0 million recorded in general and administrative expenses onin the Consolidated Statement of Operations totaled $4.3, $5.2, and $3.7 million for fiscal years 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively. The accrued liability and projected benefit obligation of these deferred compensation contracts totaled $33.6 and $30.2 million at June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, $28.6 and $29.6 million is included in other noncurrent liabilities, respectively. As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, $5.0 and $0.6 million of the balance is included in accrued liabilities, respectively. The tax-affected accumulated other comprehensive loss for the deferred compensation contracts, consisting of primarily unrecognized actuarial loss, was $1.6 and $1.9 million at June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The amount included in accumulated other comprehensive loss expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic deferred compensation expense in fiscal year 2012 is approximately $0.2 million. The Company intends to fund its future obligations under these arrangements through company-owned life insurance policies on the participants. Cash values of these policies totaled $22.3 and $20.2 million at June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and are included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

        The Company has agreed to pay the former Vice Chairman an annual amount of $0.6 million, adjusted for inflation to $0.9 million in fiscal years 2011 and 2010, for the remainder of his life. The former Vice Chairman has agreed that during the period in which payments are made, as provided in the agreement, he will not engage in any business competitiveassociated with the business conducted by the Company. Additionally, the Company has a survivor benefit plan for the former Vice Chairman's spouse, payable upon his death, at a rate of one half of his deferred compensation benefit, adjusted for inflation, for the remaining life of his spouse.proceeds. Estimated associated costs included in general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations totaled $(2.1), $0.7 $0.6, and $0.8 million for each of fiscal years 2011, 2010,2014, 2013 and 2009,2012, respectively. Related obligations totaled $5.9$2.5 and $6.2$5.7 million at June 30, 20112014 and 2010,2013, respectively, with $0.5 and $0.9 million within accrued expenses at June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively and arethe remainder included in other noncurrent liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The

In connection with the former Chief Executive Officer's deferred compensation contract, the Company intends to fund all future obligations under this agreement through company-owned life insurance policiespaid the former Chief Executive Officer $15.1 million in fiscal year 2013. Associated compensation expense included in general and administrative expenses on the former Vice Chairman. Cash valuesConsolidated Statement of these policiesOperations totaled $4.2 and $3.9$3.7 million at June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and are included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The policy death benefits exceed the obligations under this agreement.

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10. BENEFIT PLANS (Continued)


Compensation expense included in (loss) income before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliated companies related to the aforementioned plans, excluding amounts paid for expenses and administration of the plans for the three years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, included the following:

 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Profit sharing plan

 $1,907 $3,206 $1,697 

Executive Profit Sharing Plan

  477  654  303 

ESPP

  494  484  634 

FSPP

  8  8  12 

Deferred compensation contracts

  4,977  5,814  4,479 
  Fiscal Years
  2014 2013 2012
  (Dollars in thousands)
Executive Plan (including profit sharing) $203
 $311
 $394
ESPP 347
 441
 449
Deferred compensation contracts 1,641
 2,370
 10,452

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11. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Net Income Per Share:

        The Company's basic earnings per share is calculated as(loss) income from continuing operations available to common shareholders and net (loss) income divided by weighted average common shares outstanding, excluding unvested outstanding RSAs and RSUs. The Company's dilutive earnings per share is calculated as net income divided by weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding, which includes shares issuable underfrom continuing operations for the Company's stock option plan and long-term incentive plan, and dilutive securities. Stock-based awards with exercise prices greater than the average market value of the Company's common stock are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share. The Company's dilutive earnings per share will also reflect the assumed conversion under the Company's convertible debt if the impact is dilutive, along with the exclusion of interest expense, net of taxes. The impact of the convertible debt is excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share when interest expense per common share obtainable upon conversion is greater than basicunder the if-converted method was the same for all periods presented. Interest on the convertible debt was excluded from net (loss) income from continuing operations for diluted earnings per share.

share as the convertible debt was not dilutive.

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of shares used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

 Fiscal Years


 2011 2010 2009  2014 2013 2012


 (Shares in thousands)
  (Shares in thousands)

Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share

Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share

 56,704 55,806 42,897  56,482
 56,704
 57,137

Effect of dilutive securities:

Effect of dilutive securities:

       

Dilutive effect of convertible debt

  10,730  

Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation(1)

  217 129 
       
Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation(1) 
 142
 

Weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share

Weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share

 56,704 66,753 43,026  56,482
 56,846
 57,137
       


(1)
For fiscal year 2011, 334
(1)For fiscal year 2014 and 2012, 119,750 and 182,270 common stock equivalents of potentially dilutive common stock were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation due to the net loss from continuing operations.
The computation of weighted average shares outstanding, assuming dilution, excluded 1,799,352, 1,593,228 and 1,987,784 of equity-based compensation awards during the fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. These amounts were excluded because they were not included indilutive under the diluted earnings per share calculation because to do so would have been anti-dilutive.treasury stock method. The computation of weighted average shares outstanding, assuming dilution also excluded 11,307,605, 11,260,261 and 11,208,552 of shares from convertible debt for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. These amounts were excluded as they were not dilutive.

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12. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth theCompany grants long-term equity-based awards which are excluded from the various earnings per share calculations:

 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (Shares in thousands)
 

Basic earnings per share:

          

RSAs(1)

  862  931  817 

RSUs(1)

  215  215  215 
        

  1,077  1,146  1,032 
        

Diluted earnings per share:

          

Stock options(2)

  890  960  899 

SARs(2)

  1,084  1,110  613 

RSAs(2)

  580  677  301 

RSUs(2)

      215 

Shares issuable upon conversion of debt(2)

  11,163     
        

  13,717  2,747  2,028 
        

(1)
Awards were not vested

(2)
Awards were anti-dilutive

        The following table sets forth a reconciliation of the net income from continuing operations available to common shareholders and the net income from continuing operations for diluted earnings per share under the if-converted method:

 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Net (loss) income from continuing operations available to common shareholders

 $(8,905)$39,579 $6,970 

Effect of dilutive securities:

          
 

Interest on convertible debt

    7,520   
        

Net (loss) income from continuing operations for diluted earnings per share

 $(8,905)$47,099 $6,970 
        

Stock-based Compensation Award Plans:

        In May of 2004, the Company's Board of Directors approved theAmended and Restated 2004 Long Term Incentive Plan (2004 Plan)(the "2004 Plan"). The 2004 Plan received shareholder approval at the annual shareholders' meeting held on October 28, 2004. The 2004 Plan provides for the granting of nonqualified stock options, equity-based stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock awards (RSAs), restricted stock units (RSUs) and restricted stock,stock-settled performance share units (PSUs), as well as cash-based performance grants, to employees and non-employee directors of the Company. On March 8, 2007, the Company's Board of Directors approved an amendment toUnder the 2004 Plan, to permit the granting and issuancea maximum of restricted stock units (RSUs). On6,750,000 shares were approved for issuance. In October 28, 2010, the shareholders of Regis Corporation approved an amendment to2013, the 2004 Plan was amended to increaselimit the maximum number of shares of the Company's commonfuture full value awards (awards other than stock authorized for issuance pursuantoptions and SARs) to grants and awards from 2,500,000 to 6,750,000. The 2004 Plan expires on May 26, 2014. Stock options, SARs and restricted stock3,465,701. Shares issued under the 2004 Plan generally vest at a rateare issued from new shares. As of 20.0 percent


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annually on each ofJune 30, 2014 there were 3,905,483 partial shares or 3,029,874 full shares available for grant under the first five anniversaries of the date of grant. The stock options and SARs have a maximum term of ten years. The cash-based performance grants will be tied to the achievement of certain performance goals during a specified performance period, not less than one fiscal year in length. The RSUs cliff vest after five years and payment of the RSUs is deferred until January 31 of the year following vesting. Unvested2004 Plan. All unvested awards are subject to forfeiture in the event of termination of employment. See Noteemployment, unless accelerated. SAR and RSU awards granted subsequent to July 1, to the Consolidated Financial Statements2012 generally include various acceleration terms for discussionparticipants aged sixty-two years or older and employees aged fifty-five or older and have fifteen years of the Company's measure of compensation cost for its incentive stock plans, as well as an estimate of future compensation expense related to these awards.

continuous service.

The Company also has outstanding stock options under the 2000 Stock Option Plan (2000(the "2000 Plan), although the plan terminated in 2010 whichand no additional awards have since been or will be made under the 2000 Plan. The 2000 Plan allowed the Company to grant both incentive and nonqualified stock options and replaced the Company's 1991 Stock Option Plan.

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Under the 2004 Plan (1991 Plan). Total options covering 3,500,000 shares of common stock were available for grant underand the 2000 Plan, to employees of the Company for a term not to exceed ten years from the date of grant. The term may not exceed five years for incentive stock optionsstock-based awards are granted to employees of the Company possessing more than ten percent of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Companyat an exercise price or any subsidiary of the Company. Options may also be grantedinitial value equal to the Company's outside directors for a term not to exceed ten years from the grant date. The 2000 Plan contains restrictions on transferability, time of exercise, exercise price and on disposition of any shares acquired through exercise of the options. Stock options were granted at not less than fair market value on the date of grant. The Board of Directors determines the 2000 Plan participants and establishes the terms and conditions of each option.

        The terms and conditions of the shares granted under the 1991 Plan are similar to the 2000 Plan. The 1991 Plan terminated in 2001. All shares granted under the 1991 Plan have been exercised, forfeited, or cancelled as of June 30, 2011.

        Common shares available for grant under the following plans as of June 30 were:

 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (Shares in thousands)
 

2000 Plan

    4  268 

2004 Plan

  4,209  12  103 
        

  4,209  16  371 
        

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        Stock options outstanding and weighted average exercise prices were as follows:

 
 Options Outstanding 
 
 Shares Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
 
 (in thousands)
  
 

Balance, June 30, 2008

  1,713 $24.55 

Granted

  9  35.15 

Cancelled

  (102) 30.20 

Exercised

  (235) 16.60 
      

Balance, June 30, 2009

  1,385  25.55 

Granted

  135  18.90 

Cancelled

  (337) 17.74 

Exercised

  (203) 15.12 
      

Balance, June 30, 2010

  980  29.48 

Granted

     

Cancelled

  (96) 18.89 

Exercised

  (46) 15.04 
      

Balance, June 30, 2011

  838 $31.48 
      

Exercisable June 30, 2011

  670 $33.22 
      

        Outstanding options of 838,318 at June 30, 2011 had an intrinsic value (the amount by which the stock price exceeded the exercise or grant date price) of zero and a weighted average remaining contractual term of 4.7 years. Exercisable options of 670,198 at June 30, 2011 had an intrinsic value of zero and a weighted average remaining contractual term of 3.9 years. An additional 154,708 options are expected to vest with a $24.81 per share weighted average exercise price and a weighted average remaining contractual life of 7.7 years that have a total intrinsic value of zero.

        All options granted relate to stock option plans that have been approved by the shareholders of the Company. Stock options granted in fiscal year 2010 were granted under the 2000 and 2004 plan. Stock options granted in fiscal year 2009 were granted under the 2004 Plan.


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        A rollforward of RSAs, RSUs and SARs outstanding, as well as other relevant terms of the awards, were as follows:

 
 Nonvested SARs Outstanding 
 
 Restricted
Stock
Outstanding
Shares/Units
 Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 Shares Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
 
 (in thousands)
  
 (in thousands)
  
 

Balance, June 30, 2008

  523 $36.76  527 $35.70 

Granted

  618  19.14  632  19.14 

Cancelled

  (28) 35.41  (45) 35.73 

Vested/Exercised

  (81) 35.72     
          

Balance, June 30, 2009

  1,032  26.33  1,114  26.30 
          

Granted

  304  19.12  2  28.57 

Cancelled

  (2) 20.02  (6) 38.63 

Vested/Exercised

  (188) 24.74     
          

Balance, June 30, 2010

  1,146  24.70  1,110  26.24 
          

Granted

  277  16.60  103  16.60 

Cancelled

  (118) 20.42  (126) 24.35 

Vested/Exercised

  (228) 22.69     
          

Balance, June 30, 2011

  1,077 $23.48  1,087 $25.54 
          

        Outstanding and unvested RSAs of 862,094 at June 30, 2011 had an intrinsic value of $13.2 million and a weighted average remaining vesting term of 2.2 years. Due to estimated forfeitures, 806,986 awards are expected to vest with a total intrinsic value of $12.4 million.

        Outstanding and unvested RSUs of 215,000 at June 30, 2011 had an intrinsic value of $3.3 million and a weighted average remaining vesting term of 0.7 years. All unvested RSUs are expected to vest in fiscal year 2012.

        Outstanding SARs of 1,087,460 at June 30, 2011 had a total intrinsic value of zero and a weighted average remaining contractual term of 6.9 years. Exercisable SARs of 604,140 at June 30, 2011 had a total intrinsic value of zero and a weighted average contractual term of 6.0 years. An additional 459,838 SARs are expected to vest with a $20.39 per share weighted average grant price, a weighted average remaining contractual life of 8.0 years and a total intrinsic value of zero.

        During fiscal year 2011, the Company accelerated the vesting of 68,390 unvested RSAs held by the Company's Chief Executive Officer and the Company's Executive Vice President, Fashion and Education. Under the terms of the modifications, any unvested RSAs granted to the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Vice President, Fashion and Education fully vest on their last days of employment, which is expected to be February 8, 2012 and June 30, 2012, respectively. As a result of the modifications, the Company recognized an incremental compensation cost of less than $0.1 million during fiscal year 2011.

        Total cash received from the exercise of share-based instruments in fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $0.7, $3.1 and $3.9 million, respectively.


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        As of June 30, 2011, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to all unvested stock-based compensation arrangements was $20.9 million. The related weighted average period over which such cost is expected to be recognized was approximately 3.1 years as of June 30, 2011.

        The total intrinsic value of all stock-based compensation that was exercised during fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $0.2, $0.7, and $1.9 million, respectively.

Using the fair value of each grant on the date of grant, the weighted average fair values per stock-based compensation award granted during fiscal years 2011, 20102014, 2013 and 20092012 were as follows:

 
 2011 2010 2009 

Stock options

 $ $7.36 $8.60 

SARs

  6.26  8.60  7.07 

Restricted stock awards

  16.60  19.12  19.14 

Restricted stock units

       
  2014 2013 2012
Stock options & SARs $6.00
 $6.63
 N/A
RSAs & RSUs 15.50
 17.40
 $16.94
PSUs 15.73
 18.33
 N/A

The expense associated with the RSAfair value of stock options and RSU grants is basedSARs granted prior to June 30, 2013 was estimated on the market price of the Company's stock at the date of grant.grant using a lattice option valuation model. Effective July 1, 2013, the Company changed from the lattice option valuation model to the Black-Scholes-Merton (BSM) option valuation model for valuing SARs. The Company elected to make the change in valuation methodology because the Company's historical grants of SARs lacked complex vesting conditions or maximum payout limitations on the value of the awards. The Company does not expect a material difference in future valuations as a result of the change in models. The fair value of market-based RSUs granted during fiscal year 2013 was estimated on the date of grant using a Monte Carlo simulation model. The significant assumptions used in determining the underlyingestimated fair value on the date of grant of each stock optionoptions, SARs and SAR grant issuedmarket-based RSUs granted during the fiscal years 2011, 20102014, 2013 and 2009 is presented below:

2012 were as follows:


 2011 2010 2009 2014 2013 2012

Risk-free interest rate

 2.29% 2.79%2.45 - 3.29% 1.67 - 1.96% 0.66 - 0.87% N/A

Expected term (in years)

 5.50 5.50 5.50 6.00 6.00 N/A

Expected volatility

 44.00% 42.00%28.00 - 40.00% 44.00% 44.00 - 47.00% N/A

Expected dividend yield

 1.45% 0.85%0.56 - 0.84% 1.52 - 1.61% 1.33 - 1.46% N/A

The risk free rate of return is determined based on the U.S. Treasury rates approximating the expected life of the stock options and SARs granted. Expected volatility is established based on historical volatility of the Company's stock price. Estimated expected life was based on an analysis of historical stock options granted data which included analyzing grant activity including grants exercised, expired and canceled. The expected dividend yield is determined based on the Company's annual dividend amount as a percentage of the strike price at the time of the grant. The Company uses historical data to estimate pre-vesting forfeiture rates.

        Compensation

Stock-based compensation expense, includedrecorded within General and Administrative expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, was as follows:
  2014 2013 2012
SARs & stock options $2,145
 $1,986
 $1,447
RSAs, RSUs, & PSUs 4,255
 3,895
 6,150
Total stock-based compensation expense 6,400
 5,881
 7,597
Less: Income tax benefit 
 (2,235) (2,898)
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax $6,400
 $3,646
 $4,699
Stock Appreciation Rights & Stock Options:
SARs and stock options granted under the 2004 Plan and 2000 Plan generally vest ratably over a three to five years period on each of the annual grant date anniversaries and expire ten years from the grant date. SARs granted subsequent to fiscal year 2012 vest ratably over a three year period.

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Activity for all of our outstanding SARs and stock options is as follows:
  
Shares
(in thousands)
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in thousands)
  SARs 
Stock
Options
   
Outstanding balance at June 30, 2013 860
 429
 $25.26
    
Granted 470
 
 15.74
    
Forfeited/Expired (189) (177) 30.06
    
Exercised (1) 
 16.60
    
Outstanding balance at June 30, 2014 1,140
 252
 $20.80
 6.8 
Exercisable at June 30, 2014 383
 246
 $25.85
 4.5 
Unvested options, net of estimated forfeitures 686
 6
 $16.68
 8.7 
The total intrinsic value, cash proceeds and income before income taxestax benefit associated with the exercise of SARs and stock options during fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 were immaterial. As of June 30, 2014, there was $2.9 million of unrecognized expense related to stock- based compensation was $9.6, $9.3,SARs and $7.5 millionstock options that is to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years.
Restricted Stock Awards & Restricted Stock Units:
RSAs and RSUs granted to employees under the 2004 Plan generally vest ratably over a three to five year period on each of the annual grant date anniversaries or vest entirely after a three or five year period. In addition, the Company has an outstanding RSU grant to its Chief Executive Officer that vests upon the achievement of a specified value for the three years endedCompany's stock over a specified period of time. RSUs granted to non-employee directors under the 2004 Plan generally vest in equal monthly amounts over a one year period from the Company's previous annual shareholder meeting date. Distributions on vested RSUs granted to non-employee directors are deferred until the director's board service ends.
Activity for all of our RSAs and RSUs is as follows:
  
Shares/Units
(in thousands)
 
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
Aggregate Intrinsic
Value
(in thousands)
  RSAs RSUs  
Outstanding balance at June 30, 2013 315
 250
 $17.46
  
Granted 
 362
 15.50
  
Forfeited (26) (19) 17.05
  
Vested (103) (81) 17.92
  
Outstanding balance at June 30, 2014 186
 512
 $16.34
 $9,817
Vested at June 30, 2014 
 81
 $16.42
 $1,145
Unvested awards, net of estimated forfeitures 179
 361
 $16.40
 $7,602
As of June 30, 2011, 2010,2014, there was $6.6 million of unrecognized expense related to RSAs and 2009, respectively.

RSUs that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.2 years.

Performance Share Units:
PSUs represent shares potentially issuable in the future. Issuance is based upon the relative achievement of the Company's performance goals. PSUs granted to employees under the 2004 Plan generally cliff vest after two years following a one year performance period.
For certain PSUs granted in the fiscal years 2014 and 2013, the performance goals related to the Company achieving specified levels of same-store sales and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted ("adjusted EBITDA") for certain items impacting comparability for fiscal years 2014 and 2013. As the Company did not achieve thresholds related to performance goals for fiscal years 2014 and 2013, no PSUs were earned during fiscal years 2014 and 2013 for these awards.

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In addition, during fiscal year 2014, the Company granted 0.1 million shares at target with a weighted average grant date fair value of $15.72 for performance goal of achieving a cumulative adjusted EBITDA during a three year period. As of June 30, 2014, the Company does not expect any of these units to be earned. Therefore, there is no unrecognized expense related to PSUs as of June 30, 2014. Future compensation expense for the unvested awards could reach a maximum of $1.9 million to be recognized over 2.2 years, assuming the Company expects the target performance metric is earned.
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Authorized Shares and Designation of Preferred Class:

The Company has 100 million shares of capital stock authorized, par value $0.05, of which all outstanding shares, and shares available under the Stock Option Plans, have been designated as common.

In addition, 250,000 shares of authorized capital stock have been designated as Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock (preferred stock). None of the preferred stock has been issued.


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15. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Continued)

Shareholders' Rights Plan:

The Company has a shareholders' rights plan pursuant to which one preferred share purchase right is held by shareholders for each outstanding share of common stock. The rights become exercisable only following the acquisition by a person or group, without the prior consent of the Board of Directors, of 15.0 percent20.0% or more of the Company's voting stock, or following the announcement of a tender offer or exchange offer to acquire an interest of 15.0 percent20.0% or more. If the rights become exercisable, they entitle all holders, except the takeover bidder, to purchase one one-thousandth of a share of preferred stock at an exercise price of $140, subject to adjustment, or in lieu of purchasing the preferred stock, to purchase for the same exercise price common stock of the Company (or in certain cases common stock of an acquiring company) having a market value of twice the exercise price of a right.

Share Repurchase Program:

In May 2000, the Company's Board of Directors (BOD)(Board) approved a stock repurchase program. Originally, the program authorized up to $50.0 million to be expended for the repurchase of the Company's stock. The BODBoard elected to increase this maximum to $100.0 million in August 2003, to $200.0 million on May 3, 2005, and to $300.0 million on April 26, 2007. The timing and amounts of any repurchases will depend on many factors, including the market price of the common stock and overall market conditions. Historically, the repurchases to date have been made primarily to eliminate the dilutive effect of shares issued in conjunction with acquisitions, restricted stock grants and stock option exercises. All repurchased shares become authorized but unissued shares of the Company. This repurchase program has no stated expiration date. As of June 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009,2014, a total accumulated 6.87.7 million shares have been repurchased for $226.5$241.3 million. As of June 30, 2011, $73.52014, $58.7 million remains to be spentremained outstanding under the approved stock repurchase program.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income are as follows:
  June 30,
  2014 2013
  (Dollars in thousands)
Foreign currency translation $22,364
 $20,434
Unrealized gain on deferred compensation contracts 287
 122
Accumulated other comprehensive income $22,651
 $20,556

14. SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment information is prepared on share repurchases under this program.

16. SEGMENT INFORMATION

        Asthe same basis the chief operating decision maker reviews financial information for operational decision-making purposes. During the second quarter of June 30, 2011,fiscal year 2014, the Company owned, franchised or held ownership interests in approximately 12,700 worldwide locations.redefined its operating segments to reflect how the chief operating decision maker evaluates the business as a result of the restructuring of the Company's North American field organization. The Company's locations consisted of 9,419field reorganization, which impacted all North American salons (locatedexcept for salons in the U.S., Canadamass premium category, was announced in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013 and Puerto Rico), 400 international salons, 96 hair restoration centers, and 2,786 locationscompleted in which the Company maintains an ownership interest through its investments in affiliates.

second quarter of fiscal year 2014. The Company operatesnow reports its operations in three operating segments: North American salon operations through five primary concepts: Regis Salons, MasterCuts, SmartStyle, Supercuts and Promenade salons. The concepts offer similar products and services, concentrate on the mass market consumer marketplace and have consistent distribution channels. All of the company-owned and franchise salons within theValue, North American salon concepts are located in high traffic, retail shopping locations that attract mass market consumers, and the individual salons display similar long-term economic characteristics. The salons share interdependencies and a common support base.



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American Premium and International. The Company's operating segments are its reportable operating segments. Prior to this change in organizational structure, the Company had two reportable operating segments: North American salons and International salons. The Company did not completely operate under the realigned operating segments structure prior to the second quarter of fiscal year 2014.
The North American Value reportable operating segment is comprised of 8,295 company-owned and franchised salons located mainly in strip center locations and Walmart Supercenters. North American Value salons offer high quality, convenient and value priced hair care and beauty services and retail products. SmartStyle, Supercuts, MasterCuts, Cost Cutters and other regional trade names operating in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico are generally within the North American Value segment.
The North American Premium reportable operating segment is comprised of 801 company-owned salons primarily in mall-based locations. North American Premium salons offer upscale hair care and beauty services and retail products at reasonable prices. This segment operates itsin the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico and primarily includes the Regis salons concept, among other trade names.
The International salon operations, primarilyreportable operating segment is comprised of 360 company-owned salons located in malls, department stores and high-traffic locations. International salons offer a full range of custom hair care and beauty services and retail products. This segment operates in the United Kingdom through three primary concepts:primarily under the Supercuts, Regis Supercuts, and Sassoon salons. Consistent with the North American concepts, the international concepts offer similar products and services, concentrate on the mass market consumer marketplace and have consistent distribution channels. All of the international salon concepts are company-owned and are located in malls, leading department stores, and high-street locations. Individual salons display similar long-term economic characteristics. The salons share interdependencies and a common support base.

        The Company's company-owned and franchise hair restoration centers are located in the U.S. and Canada. The Company's hair restoration centers offer three hair restoration solutions; hair systems, hair transplants, and hair therapy, which are targeted at the mass market consumer. Hair restoration centers are located primarily in office and professional buildings within larger metropolitan areas.

        Based on the way the Company manages its business, it has reported its North American salons, International salons, and Hair Restoration Centers as three separate reportable segments.

        The accounting policies of the reportable operating segments are the same as those described in Note 1 to the Consolidated concepts.

Financial Statements. Corporate assets detailed below are primarily comprised of property and equipment associated with the Company's headquarters and distribution centers, corporate cash, inventories located at corporate distribution centers, deferred income taxes, franchise receivables and other corporate assets. Intersegment sales and transfers are not significant.


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Summarized financial information concerning the Company's reportable operating segments is shown in the following table as of June 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009:

table:

 
 For the Year Ended June 30, 2011 
 
 Salons  
  
  
 
 
 Hair
Restoration
Centers
 Unallocated
Corporate
  
 
 
 North America International Consolidated 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Revenues:

                
 

Service

 $1,588,690 $106,734 $67,550 $ $1,762,974 
 

Product

  403,962  43,503  75,729    523,194 
 

Royalties and fees

  37,292    2,409    39,701 
            

  2,029,944  150,237  145,688    2,325,869 
            

Operating expenses:

                
 

Cost of service

  919,526  54,213  39,129    1,012,868 
 

Cost of product

  201,560  23,631  24,788    249,979 
 

Site operating expenses

  183,552  9,852  4,318    197,722 
 

General and administrative

  122,281  12,630  37,038  167,908  339,857 
 

Rent

  292,479  38,423  9,227  2,157  342,286 
 

Depreciation and amortization

  69,763  4,750  12,958  17,638  105,109 
 

Goodwill impairment

  74,100        74,100 
 

Lease termination costs

           
            

Total operating expenses

  1,863,261  143,499  127,458  187,703  2,321,921 
            

Operating income (loss)

  166,683  6,738  18,230  (187,703) 3,948 

Other income (expense):

                
 

Interest expense

        (34,388) (34,388)
 

Interest income and other, net

        4,811  4,811 
            

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in income (loss) of affiliated companies

 $166,683 $6,738 $18,230 $(217,280)$(25,629)
            

Total assets

 $881,526 $69,932 $306,005 $548,290 $1,805,753 

Long-lived assets

  254,939  15,193  17,784  59,895  347,811 

Capital expenditures

  51,091  2,957  5,542  11,879  71,469 

Purchases of salon assets

  18,551        18,551 
  Fiscal Years
  2014 2013 2012
  (Dollars in thousands)
Revenues(1):      
North American Value salons $1,430,083
 $1,515,581
 $1,570,542
North American Premium salons 333,858
 373,820
 410,563
International salons 128,496
 129,312
 141,122
  $1,892,437
 $2,018,713
 $2,122,227
Depreciation and amortization expense(1):      
North American Value salons $66,038
 $56,364
 $55,317
North American Premium salons 15,859
 15,893
 15,936
International salons 5,227
 5,222
 5,297
Total segment depreciation and amortization expense 87,124
 77,479
 76,550
Unallocated Corporate 12,609
 14,276
 28,420
  $99,733
 $91,755
 $104,970
Operating (loss) income(1):      
North American Value salons $118,935
 $141,103
 $197,478
North American Premium salons(2) (46,274) (13,850) (57,504)
International salons (3,356) (1,380) 2,505
Total segment operating income 69,305
 125,873
 142,479
Unallocated Corporate (103,295) (113,547) (144,646)
Operating (loss) income(1) $(33,990) $12,326
 $(2,167)
Interest expense (22,290) (37,594) (28,245)
Interest income and other, net 1,952
 35,366
 5,098
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliated companies $(54,328) $10,098
 $(25,314)

(1)See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of the classification of the results of operations of Hair Club as discontinued operations.


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 For the Year Ended June 30, 2010 
 
 Salons  
  
  
 
 
 Hair
Restoration
Centers
 Unallocated
Corporate
  
 
 
 North America International Consolidated 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Revenues:

                
 

Service

 $1,605,979 $111,833 $66,325 $ $1,784,137 
 

Product

  417,363  44,252  72,978    534,593 
 

Royalties and fees

  37,221    2,483    39,704 
            

  2,060,563  156,085  141,786    2,358,434 
            

Operating expenses:

                
 

Cost of service

  920,905  57,657  37,158    1,015,720 
 

Cost of product

  219,745  22,570  21,568    263,883 
 

Site operating expenses

  183,881  10,152  5,305    199,338 
 

General and administrative

  113,956  13,115  36,207  128,713  291,991 
 

Rent

  294,263  38,681  9,013  2,141  344,098 
 

Depreciation and amortization

  72,681  4,986  12,198  18,899  108,764 
 

Goodwill impairment

  35,277        35,277 
 

Lease termination costs

    2,145      2,145 
            

Total operating expenses

  1,840,708  149,306  121,449  149,753  2,261,216 
            

Operating income (loss)

  219,855  6,779  20,337  (149,753) 97,218 

Other income (expense):

                
 

Interest expense

        (54,414) (54,414)
 

Interest income and other, net

        10,410  10,410 
            

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in income (loss) of affiliated companies

 $219,855 $6,779 $20,337 $(193,757)$53,214 
            

Total assets

 $992,410 $74,633 $284,615 $567,914 $1,919,572 

Long-lived assets

  262,575  15,654  17,484  63,537  359,250 

Capital expenditures

  40,393  1,764  3,658  12,006  57,821 

Purchases of salon assets

  3,664        3,664 


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(2)Included in the North American Premium salons segment's operating loss for fiscal years 2014 and 2012 are goodwill impairment charges of $34.9 and $67.7 million, respectively.

The Company's chief operating decision maker does not evaluate reportable segments using assets and capital expenditure information.
 
 For the Year Ended June 30, 2009(1) 
 
 Salons  
  
  
 
 
 Hair
Restoration
Centers
 Unallocated
Corporate
  
 
 
 North America International Consolidated 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Revenues:

                
 

Service

 $1,646,239 $122,664 $65,055 $ $1,833,958 
 

Product

  434,340  48,905  72,960    556,205 
 

Royalties and fees

  37,119    2,505    39,624 
            

  2,117,698  171,569  140,520    2,429,787 
            

Operating expenses:

                
 

Cost of service

  944,782  64,326  35,611    1,044,719 
 

Cost of product

  235,520  25,855  21,663    283,038 
 

Site operating expenses

  173,457  11,762  5,237    190,456 
 

General and administrative

  117,673  15,720  33,924  124,344  291,661 
 

Rent

  292,253  44,492  8,887  2,160  347,792 
 

Depreciation and amortization

  73,395  12,492  11,327  18,441  115,655 
 

Goodwill impairment

    41,661      41,661 
 

Lease termination costs

  4,990  742      5,732 
            

Total operating expenses

  1,842,070  217,050  116,649  144,945  2,320,714 
            

Operating income (loss)

  275,628  (45,481) 23,871  (144,945) 109,073 

Other income (expense):

                
 

Interest expense

        (39,768) (39,768)
 

Interest income and other, net

        9,461  9,461 
            

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in (loss) income of affiliated companies

 $275,628 $(45,481)$23,871 $(175,252)$78,766 
            

Total assets

 $966,596 $49,779 $293,017 $583,094 $1,892,486 

Long-lived assets

  281,504  20,314  18,234  71,486  391,538 

Capital expenditures

  49,355  3,081  9,858  11,280  73,574 

Purchases of salon assets

  39,215  22  889    40,126 

(1)
Beginning with the period ended December 31, 2008, the operations of Trade Secret concept within the North American reportable segment were accounted for as discontinued operations. All comparable periods will reflect Trade Secret as discontinued operations. See further discussion at Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Total revenues and long-lived assetsproperty and equipment, net associated with business operations in the U.S. and all other countries in aggregate were as follows:


 Year Ended June 30,  June 30,

 2011 2010 2009  2014 2013 2012

 Total
Revenues
 Long-lived
Assets
 Total
Revenues
 Long-lived
Assets
 Total
Revenues
 Long-lived
Assets
  
Total
Revenues
 
Property and
Equipment, Net
 
Total
Revenues
 
Property and
Equipment, Net
 
Total
Revenues
 
Property and
Equipment, Net

 (Dollars in thousands)
  (Dollars in thousands)

U.S.

 $2,007,042 $314,406 $2,055,059 $327,753 $2,121,531 $355,330  $1,626,794
 $240,460
 $1,737,517
 $285,111
 $1,815,797
 $274,711

Other countries

 318,827 33,405 303,375 31,497 308,256 36,208  265,643
 26,078
 281,196
 28,349
 306,430
 31,088
             

Total

 $2,325,869 $347,811 $2,358,434 $359,250 $2,429,787 $391,538  $1,892,437
 $266,538
 $2,018,713
 $313,460
 $2,122,227
 $305,799
             

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15. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

        Summarized quarterly data for fiscal years 2011 and 2010 follows:

 
 Quarter Ended  
 
 
 September 30 December 31 March 31 June 30 Year Ended 
 
 (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 

2011

                

Revenues

 $578,245 $574,372 $581,267 $591,985 $2,325,869 

Gross margin, excluding depreciation

  257,558  251,132  253,017  261,614  1,023,321 

Operating income (loss)(a)(b)

  33,434  22,864  (59,504) 7,154  3,948 

Income (loss) from continuing operations(a)(b)(e)

  18,320  14,505  (25,335) (16,395) (8,905)

Net income (loss)(a)(b)(e)

  18,320  14,505  (25,335) (16,395) (8,905)

Income (loss) from continuing operations per share, basic

  0.32  0.26  (0.45) (0.29) (0.16)

Net income (loss) per basic share(f)

  0.32  0.26  (0.45) (0.29) (0.16)

Income (loss) from continuing operations per share, diluted

  0.30  0.24  (0.45) (0.29) (0.16)

Net income (loss) per diluted share(f)

  0.30  0.24  (0.45) (0.29) (0.16)

Dividends declared per share

  0.04  0.04  0.06  0.06  0.20 

Refer to Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Part II, Item 67 in this Form 10-K for explanations of items, which impacted fiscal year 2011years 2014 and 2013 revenues, operating and net (loss) income.

Summarized quarterly data for fiscal years 2014 and 2013 follows:
  Quarter Ended  
  September 30(e) December 31 March 31 June 30 Year Ended
  (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
2014          
Revenues $468,583
 $468,367
 $471,561
 $483,926
 $1,892,437
Cost of service and product revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization 269,039
 273,874
 272,490
 279,095
 1,094,498
Operating income (loss)(a) 1,429
 (34,660) (3,221) 2,462
 (33,990)
(Loss) income from continuing operations(a)(b) (136) (109,085) (10,093) (17,766) (137,080)
Income from discontinued operations(c) 
 
 609
 744
 1,353
Net (loss) income (a)(b)(c) (136) (109,085) (9,484) (17,022) (135,727)
(Loss) income from continuing operations per share, basic and diluted(d) 
 (1.93) (0.18) (0.31) (2.43)
Income from discontinued operations per share, basic and diluted 
 
 0.01
 0.01
 0.02
Net (loss) income per basic and diluted share(d) 
 (1.93) (0.17) (0.30) (2.40)
Dividends declared per share 0.06
 0.06
 
 
 0.12

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 Quarter Ended  
 
 
 September 30 December 31 March 31 June 30 Year Ended 
 
 (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 

2010

                

Revenues(c)

 $605,550 $575,365 $587,571 $589,948 $2,358,434 

Gross margin, excluding depreciation(c)

  259,967  254,564  260,199  264,397  1,039,127 

Operating income (loss)(b)(c)

  28,257  32,063  1,184  35,714  97,218 

Income (loss) from continuing operations(b)

  4,611  18,154  (1,525) 18,339  39,579 

Income from discontinued operations(d)

  3,161        3,161 

Net income (loss)(b)(d)

  7,772  18,154  (1,525) 18,339  42,740 

Income (loss) from continuing operations per share, basic

  0.09  0.32  (0.03) 0.32  0.71 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations per share, basic(d)

  0.06        0.06 

Net income (loss) per basic share(f)

  0.14  0.32  (0.03) 0.32  0.77 

Income (loss) from continuing operations per share, diluted

  0.09  0.30  (0.03) 0.30  0.71 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations per share, diluted(f)

  0.06        0.05 

Net income (loss) per diluted share(f)

  0.14  0.30  (0.03) 0.30  0.75 

Dividends declared per share

  0.04  0.04  0.04  0.04  0.16 

Refer to Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Part II, Item 6 in this Form 10-K for explanations of items which impacted fiscal year 2010 revenues, operating and net income.

(a)
Operating income and net income decreased $31.2 million ($19.2 million net of tax) as a result of a valuation reserve on a note receivable with the purchase of Trade Secret that was recorded in the third quarter ($9.0 million) and fourth quarter ($22.2 million) of fiscal year 2011.

(b)
Expense of $74.1 million ($50.8 million net of tax) was recorded in the third quarter ended March 31, 2011 related to our Promenade salon concept goodwill impairment due to recent performance challenges in that concept. Expense of $35.3 million ($28.7 million net of tax) was recorded in the third quarter ended March 31, 2010 related to our Regis salon concept goodwill impairment due to recent performance challenges in that concept and current economic conditions.

(c)
The Company sold $20.0 million of product to the purchaser of Trade Secret at cost for the three months ended September 30, 2009.

(d)
During the second quarter ended December 31, 2008, the Company determined Trade Secret to be held for sale and accounted for it as a discontinued operation. An income tax benefit of $3.0 million was recorded in the first quarter ended September 30, 2009 to correct the prior year calculation of the income tax benefit related to the disposition of the Trade Secret concept.

(e)
Income (loss) from continuing operations and net income decreased as a result of $9.2 million that was recorded in the third quarter ($8.7 million) and in the fourth quarter ($0.5 million) as a result of an other than temporary impairment on an investment in preferred shares of Yamano and a premium paid at the time of an initial investment in MY Style.

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

  Quarter Ended  
  September 30 December 31 March 31 June 30(e) Year Ended
  (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
2013          
Revenues $505,360
 $506,165
 $504,937
 $502,251
 $2,018,713
Cost of service and product revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization 285,660
 289,329
 287,597
 296,678
 1,159,264
Operating income (loss)(a) 9,273
 8,723
 3,308
 (8,978) 12,326
Income (loss) from continuing operations(a)(b) 34,647
 (16,119) 896
 (15,258) 4,166
Income (loss) from discontinued operations(c) 3,777
 3,853
 1,465
 15,933
 25,028
Net income (loss)(a)(b)(c) 38,424
 (12,266) 2,361
 675
 29,194
Income (loss) from continuing operations per share, basic 0.60
 (0.28) 0.02
 (0.27) 0.07
Income (loss) from discontinued operations per share, basic(d) 0.07
 0.07
 0.03
 0.28
 0.44
Net income (loss) per basic share(d) 0.67
 (0.22) 0.04
 0.01
 0.51
Income (loss) from continuing operations per share, diluted 0.54
 (0.28) 0.02
 (0.27) 0.07
Income (loss) from discontinued operations per share, diluted 0.06
 0.07
 0.03
 0.28
 0.44
Net income (loss) per diluted share(d) 0.59
 (0.22) 0.04
 0.01
 0.51
Dividends declared per share 0.06
 0.06
 0.06
 0.06
 0.24

(a)During the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $34.9 million, an $84.4 million non-cash charge to establish a valuation allowance against the Company’s U.S. and U.K. deferred tax assets and non-cash salon asset impairment charge of $4.7 million. During the third quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company recorded non-cash salon impairment of $8.9 million. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013, the Company recorded a $12.6 million ($7.7 million net of tax) inventory write-down associated with the Company's implementation of standardized plan-o-grams.
(b)During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014, the Company recorded a $12.6 million charge representing its share of goodwill impairment charges recorded by EEG. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, the Company recorded a $32.2 million net of tax foreign currency gain associated with the sale of Provalliance. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2013, the Company recorded a $17.9 million impairment charge net of tax related to the impairment of EEG. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013, the Company incurred $6.7 million net of tax of expense for a make-whole payment associated with the prepayment of debt.
(c)During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013, the Company recorded a $15.4 million gain, net of professional and transaction fees and taxes, associated with the disposition of Hair Club.
(d)Total is an annual recalculation; line items calculated quarterly may not sum to total.
(e)During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013, the Company recorded a cumulative adjustment to correct prior period errors that related to an understatement of interest expense and certain uncertain tax positions. The impact of these items on the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations increased interest expense by $0.4 million, increased income tax expense by $0.3 million and decreased net income by $0.7 million. During first quarter of fiscal year 2014, the Company recorded adjustments to correct errors related to the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013 for an overstatement of inventory and self-insurance accruals and an understatement of cash. The impact of these items on the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations decreased Site Operating expenses by $1.3 million, increased Cost of Product by $0.3 million and decreased net loss by $0.6 million. Because these errors were not material to the Company's consolidated financial statements for any prior periods, the respective quarter, or respective fiscal year, the Company recorded adjustments to correct the errors during each respective quarter.

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Item 9.    Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item 9A.    Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in its Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the presidentchief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Our Disclosure Committee, consisting of certain members of management, assists in this evaluation. The Disclosure Committee meets on a quarterly basis and more often if necessary.

With the participation of management, the Company's presidentchief executive officer and chief financial officer evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-5(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act) at the conclusion of the period ended June 30, 2011.2014. Based upon this evaluation, the presidentchief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

In Part II, Item 8 above, management provided a report on internal control over financial reporting, in which management concluded that the Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective as of June 30, 2011.2014. In addition, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the Company's independent registered public accounting firm, provided a report on the Company's effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. The full text of management's report and PricewaterhouseCoopers' report appears on pages 7739 and 7840 herein.

Changes in Internal Controls

Based on management's most recent evaluation of the Company's internal control over financial reporting, management determined that there were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company's most recent fiscal quarter.

Item 9B.    Other Information
None.

        None.


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PART III

Item 10.    Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Information regarding the Directors of the Company and Exchange Act Section 16(a) filings will be set forth in the sections titled "Item 1—Election of Directors", "Corporate Governance" and "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" of the Company's 20112014 Proxy, and is incorporated herein by reference. The information required by Item 401 of Regulation S-K regarding the Company's executive officers is included under "Executive Officers" in Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Additionally, information regarding the Company's audit committee and audit committee financial expert, as well nominating committee functions, will be set forth in the section titled "Committees of the Board" and shareholder communications with directors will be set forth in the section titled "Communications with the Board" of the Company's 20112014 Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference.

The Company has adopted a code of ethics, known as the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics that applies to all employees, including the Company's chief executive officer, chief financial officer, directors and executive officers. The Code of Business Conduct & Ethics is available on the Company's website atwww.regiscorp.com, under the heading "Corporate Governance /- Guidelines" (within the "Investor Information" section). The Company intends to disclose any substantive amendments to, or waivers from, its Code of Business Conduct & Ethics on its website or in a report on Form 8-K. In addition, the charters of the Company's Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines may be found on the Company's website. Copies of any of these documents are available upon request to any shareholder of the Company by writing to the Company's Secretary at Regis Corporation, 7201 Metro Boulevard, Edina, Minnesota 55439.


Item 11.    Executive Compensation

Information about Executive and director compensation will be set forth in the section titled "Executive Compensation" of the Company's 20112014 Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference.


Item 12.    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Information regarding the Company's equity compensation plans will be set forth in the section titled "Equity Compensation Plan Information" and information regarding the beneficial ownership of the Company will be set forth in the section titled "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Holders and Management" of the Company's 20112014 Proxy Statement, and isare incorporated herein by reference.


Item 13.    Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Information regarding certain relationships and related transactions will be set forth in the section titled "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" of the Company's 20112014 Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference. Information regarding director independence is includedwill be set forth in the section titled "Corporate Governance—Director Independence" of the Company's 20102014 Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference.


Item 14.    Principal Accounting Fees and Services

A description of the fees paid to the independent registered public accounting firm will be set forth in the section titled "Item 2—3—Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" of the Company's 20112014 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.



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PART IV

Item 15.    Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

(a)
(1). All financial statements:

(b)(1). All financial statements:
Consolidated Financial Statements filed as part of this report are listed under Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

(b)
Exhibits:

(c)Exhibits:
The exhibits listed in the accompanying index are filed as part of this report. Except where otherwise indicated below, the SEC file number for each report and registration statement from which the exhibits are incorporated by reference is 1-12725.

Exhibit Number/Description

2(a)Contribution Agreement, dated April 18, 2007, between the Company and Empire Beauty School Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2007.)
2(b)Purchase Agreement, dated November 13, 2004, between the Company and Hair Club Group Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q filed on February 9, 2005, for the quarter ended December 31, 2004.)
2(c)Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of January 26, 2009 between Regis Corporation, Trade Secret, Inc. and Premier Salons Beauty Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed on January 27, 2009.)
3(a) Election of the Company to become governed by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 302A and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company, dated March 11, 1983; Articles of Amendment to Restated Articles of Incorporation, dated October 29, 1984; Articles of Amendment to Restated Articles of Incorporation, dated August 14, 1987; Articles of Amendment to Restated Articles of Incorporation, dated October 21, 1987; Articles of Amendment to Restated Articles of Incorporation, dated November 20, 1996; Articles of Amendment to Restated Articles of Incorporation, dated July 25, 2000. (Incorporated by reference2000; Articles of Amendment to Exhibit 3(a)Restated Articles of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q filed on February 8, 2006, for the quarter ended December 31, 2005.)Incorporation, dated October 22, 2013.
    
3(b) By-Laws of the Company. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed on October 31, 2006.)
    
3(c) Certificate of the Voting Powers, Designations, Preferences and Relative Participating, Optional and Other Special Rights and Qualifications, Limitations or Restrictions of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of the Company. (Attached as Exhibit A to the Rights Agreement dated December 26, 2006, and incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 of the Company's Registration Statement on Form 8-A12B filed on December 26, 2006.)
    
4(a) Shareholder Rights Agreement, dated December 23, 1996, between the Company and Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A. as Rights Agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 of the Company's Report on Form 8-A12G filed on February 4, 1997.)
 
  

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4(b) Rights Agreement, dated December 26, 2006, between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Rights Agent, and Form of Right Certificate attached as Exhibit B to the Rights Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 1 and 3 of the Company's Registration Statement on Form 8-A12B, filed on December 26, 2006.)
   
4(c) Amendment No. 1,2, dated as of October 29, 2008,June 13, 2013, to Rights Agreement, dated December 26, 2006, between Regis Corporation and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 8-A12B/A filed on October 29, 2008.June 19, 2013.)
   
4(d) Form of Stock Certificate. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1of4.1 of the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 40142).)
   
4(e) 
Indenture dated July 14, 2009November 27, 2013 by and between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed July 17, 2009.)
10(a)(*)Survivor Benefit Agreement, dated June 27, 1994, between the Company and Myron Kunin. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(t) part of the Company's Report on Form 10-K filed on September 28, 1994, for the year ended June 30, 1994.)
10(b)Series G Senior Note, dated July 10, 1998, between the Company and Prudential Insurance Company of America. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(jj) of the Company's Report on Form 10-K filed on September 17, 1998, for the year ended June 30, 1998.)
10(c)Amended and Restated Private Shelf Agreement, dated October 3, 2000, between the Company and Prudential Insurance Company of America. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(ff) of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 13, 2000, for the quarter ended September 30, 2000.)
10(d)Senior Series I Note, dated October 3, 2000, between the Company and Prudential Insurance Company of America. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(aa) of the Company's Report on Form 10-K filed on September 12, 2001, for the year ended June 30, 2001.)
10(e)Note Purchase Agreement, dated March 1, 2002, between the Company and purchasers listed in Schedule A attached thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(aa) of the Company's Report on Form 10-K filed on September 24, 2002, for the year ended June 30, 2002.)
10(f)Form of Series A Senior Note. (Attached as Exhibit 1(a) to the Note Purchase Agreement dated March 1, 2002, and incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(aa) of the Company's Report on Form 10-K filed on September 24, 2002, for the year ended June 30, 2002.)
10(g)Series J Senior Notes, dated June 9, 2003, between the Company and Prudential Insurance Company of America. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(dd) of the Company's Report on Form 10-K filed on September 17, 2003, for the year ended June 30, 2003.)
10(h)Promissory Note dated November 26, 2003, between the Company and Information Leasing Corporation. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(ee) of the Company's Report on Form 10-K filed on September 10, 2004, for the year ended June 30, 2004.)


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10(i)Lease Agreement commencing October 1, 2005, between the Company and France Edina, Property, LLP. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed on May 6, 2005.)
10(j)Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated April 7, 2005, among the Company, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, LaSalle Bank National Association, as Co-Administrative Agent and Co-Arranger and as Swing-Line Lender, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Syndication Agent, Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Documentation Agent, Other Financial Institutions Party thereto, and Banc of America Securities LLC as Co-Arranger and Sole Book Manager. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed April 12, 2005.)
10(k)Prepayment Agreement between Regis Corporation and various holders of Senior Notes of Regis Corporation, dated June 29, 2009 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed July 6, 2009.)
10(l)First Amendment to Term Loan agreement dated as of October 3, 2008 among Regis Corporation and various lenders, and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A, dated July 3, 2009 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed July 6, 2009.)
10(m)First Amendment to Fourth Amendment and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of July 12, 2007 among Regis Corporation and various lenders and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A, dated July 3, 2009 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed July 6, 2009.)
10(n)Amendment No.6 to Amend and Restated Private Shelf Agreement between Regis Corporation and Prudential Investment Management, Inc., The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Life Insurance Company, Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey and other Prudential affiliates dated July 3, 2009Trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company's Report on FromForm 8-K filed July 6, 2009.December 4, 2013.)

   
10(o)10(a)* First Amendment to Note Purchase Agreement dated March 1, 2005, between the Company and the purchasers listed in Schedule I attached thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed April 12, 2005.)
10(p)(*)
Short Term Incentive Compensation Plan, effective August 19, 2009. (Incorporated by reference to Appendix A of the Company's Proxy Statement on Form 14A filed on September 15, 2009, for the year ended June 30, 2009.)

   
10(q)10(b)* Consulting Agreement, dated April 18, 2007, between the Company and Empire Beauty School Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2007.)
10(r)(*)Amended and Restated Compensation Agreement, dated June 29, 2007, between the Company and Myron Kunin. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed on July 5, 2007.)
10(s)Master Agreement, dated October 11, 2007, between Mr. Yvon Provost, Mr. Fabien Provost, Mrs. Olivia Provost, Mrs. Monique La Rizza, Artal Services N.V., Mr. Jean Mouton, RHS Netherlands Holdings BV, RHS France SAS, the Company and Artal Group S.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q filed on February 7, 2008, for the quarter ended December 31, 2007.)


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10(t)Stock Purchase Agreement, dated January 17, 2008, between the Company, Cameron Capital Investments, Inc., Stephen Powell and Mackenzie Limited Partnership. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(z) to the Company's Report on Form 10-K filed on August 29, 2008, for the year ended June 30, 2008.)
10(u)(*)Regis Corporation Executive Retirement Savings Plan Adoption Agreement and Trust Agreement, dated November 15, 2008 between the Company and Fidelity Management Trust Company (The CORPORATE Plan for Retirement EXECUTIVE PLAN basic plan document is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(c) to the Company's Report on Form 10-K filed on August 29, 2007, for the year ended June 30, 2007). (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q filed February 9, 2009.)


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10(c)*10(v)(*)Employment Agreement, as Amended and Restated effective March 1, 2011,dated August 31, 2012, between the Company and Paul D. Finkelstein.Daniel J. Hanrahan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q filed May 10, 2011)November 9 2012.)
   
10(d)*10(w)(*)Employment Agreement, as Amended and Restated effective December 31, 2008,dated November 28, 2012, between the Company and Randy L. Pearce.Steven M. Spiegel. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q filed February 4, 2013.)
10(e)*Form of Amended and Restated Senior Officer Employment and Deferred Compensation Agreement, dated August 31, 2012, between the Company and certain senior executive officers. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(b) of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q filed November 9, 2012.)
10(f)*Employment Agreement, dated November 11, 2013, between the Company and Jim B. Lain. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(c) of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q filed February 9, 2009.3, 2014.)
   
10(g)* 10(x)(*)Amended and Restated Senior Officer
Employment and Deferred Compensation Agreement, dated December 31, 2008,October 21, 2013, between the Company and Gordon Nelson.Carmen Thiede. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(d)10(b) of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q filed February 9, 2009.3, 2014.)

   
10(h)* 10(y)(*)Form of AmendedTransition and Restated Senior Officer Employment and Deferred CompensationSeparation Agreement, dated December 31, 2008,January 9, 2014, between the Company and certain senior executive officers.Norma Knudsen. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(e)10(a) of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q filed February 9, 2009.April 30, 2014.)
   
10(i)* 10(z)(*)Amendment to
Amended and Restated Compensation Agreement, dated December 23, 2008, between the Company,2004 Long Term Incentive Plan as amended and Myron Kuninrestated effective October 22, 2013. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(f)10.1 of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q8-K filed February 9, 2009.on October 11, 2013.)

   
10(aa)(*)2004 Long Term Incentive Plan as Amended and Restated, effective October 28, 2011, (Incorporated by reference to Appendix A of the Company's Report on Form DEF14A filed September 14, 2010.)
10(j) 
10(bb)(*)Separation Agreement and Release between Bruce Johnson, former EVP, Real Estate Design & Construction effective July 1, 2011.
10(cc)(*)Separation Agreement and Release between Mark Kartarik, former EVP and President, Franchise division effective July 1, 2011.
10(dd)(*)Amendment to Amended and Restated Senior Officer Employment and Deferred Compensation Agreement, dated April 26, 2011, between the Company and Gordon Nelson.
10(ee)FifthSixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated June 30, 2011,11, 2013, among the Company, and various financial institutions party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender, and Issuer, Bank of America, as Syndication Agent, and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., U.S. Bank National Association, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Documentation AgentsAgents.
10(k)
Purchase Agreement dated November 27, 2013 by and between the Company and an Initial Purchaser. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed July 6, 2011.December 4, 2013.)


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18.1Preferability Letter of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm dated August 26, 2011
   
10(l)
Purchase Agreement dated November 27, 2013 by and between the Company and an Initial Purchaser. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed December 4, 2013.)

 
10(m)
Purchase Agreement dated November 27, 2013 by and between the Company and an Initial Purchaser. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed December 4, 2013.)

21 List of Subsidiaries of Regis Corporation
   
2323.1 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
   
23.2 Consent of ParenteBeard LLC
 
31.1 PresidentChief Executive Officer of the Company: Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
31.2 SeniorExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company: Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
32.132 President of the Company: Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2Senior Vice PresidentChief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company: Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
101.INS(**)XBRL Instance Document
   
101.SCH(**)XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
   
101.CAL(**)XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
   
101.LAB(**)XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
   
101.PRE(**)XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
   
101.DEF(**)XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase

(*)Management contract, compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to the Company's Report on Form 10-K.

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(*)
Management contract, compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to the Company's Report on Form 10-K.

(**)
The XBRL related information in Exhibit 101 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing or document.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 REGIS CORPORATION

 

By

By


/s/ RANDY L. PEARCE

Randy L. Pearce,
PresidentDANIEL J. HANRAHAN

 

 

Daniel J. Hanrahan,
ByPresident and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

 

By/s/ BRENT A. MOEN

STEVEN M. SPIEGEL
Steven M. Spiegel,
Brent A. Moen,
SeniorExecutive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 


DATE: August 26, 20112014

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

/s/ PAUL D. FINKELSTEIN

STEPHEN E. WATSON
Stephen E. Watson,
Paul D. Finkelstein, Chairman of the
Board of Directors
 Date: August 26, 20112014

/s/ DAVID B. KUNIN

David B. Kunin, Director

 

Date: August 26, 2011

/s/ ROLF BJELLAND

Rolf Bjelland, DirectorDANIEL J. HANRAHAN

 

Date: August 26, 2011

Daniel J. Hanrahan,
/s/ VAN ZANDT HAWN

Van Zandt Hawn, Director


Date: August 26, 2011

/s/ SUSAN S. HOYT

Susan S. Hoyt, Director


Date: August 26, 2011

/s/ THOMAS L. GREGORY

Thomas L. Gregory, Director


Date: August 26, 2011

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/s/ STEPHEN E. WATSON

Stephen E. Watson, Director
 Date: August 26, 20112014

/s/ JOSEPH L. CONNER

DANIEL G. BELTZMAN
Daniel G. Beltzman,
Joseph L. Conner, Director

 

Date: August 26, 20112014
/s/ JAMES P. FOGARTY
James P. Fogarty,
Director
Date: August 26, 2014
/s/ MICHAEL J. MERRIMAN
Michael J. Merriman,
Director
Date: August 26, 2014
/s/ DAVID P. WILLIAMS
David P. Williams,
Director
Date: August 26, 2014
/s/ DAVID J. GRISSEN
David J. Grissen,
Director
Date: August 26, 2014
/s/ MARK LIGHT
Mark Light,
Director
Date: August 26, 2014


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Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012



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Independent Auditors’ Report
Board of Directors
EEG, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Report on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of EEG, Inc. and Subsidiaries, which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012, and the related notes to the financial statements.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditors’ Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

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In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of EEG, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

/s/ PARENTEBEARD LLC

ParenteBeard LLC
Wilkes-Barre, PA
August 26, 2014

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Consolidated Balance Sheet
June 30, 2014 and 2013
    2014 2013     2014 2013
               
Assets    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity   
         
Current Assets    Current liabilities   
 Cash and cash equivalents$37,891,769
 $23,318,183
  Current maturities, capital lease obligation   
 Restricted cash, trust liabilities104,079
 113,710
   and long term debt$465,312
 $487,165
 Accounts receivable:     Accounts payable, trade2,977,521
 2,444,428
  Students (net of allowance of $6,710,886 and     Accounts payable, affiliates
 2,802
  $7,825,432 in 2014 and 2013, respectively)3,238,576
 1,945,076
  Accounts payable, accrued3,452,460
 2,013,977
  Other94,329
 63,602
  Accrued payroll2,726,493
 3,958,597
  Affiliates, unsecured17,165
 17,513
  Accrued expenses1,361,940
 1,337,715
 Inventories3,971,048
 2,194,686
  Trust liabilities104,079
 113,710
 Prepaid expenses2,457,756
 1,614,491
  Unearned tuition13,708,876
 14,958,832
 Prepaid corporate income taxes3,863,741
 3,055,978
 


    
 Deferred tax asset, net3,135,326
 3,576,542
    Total current liabilities24,796,681
 25,317,226
            
   Total current assets54,773,789
 35,899,781
 Capital Lease Obligation7,268,653
 7,512,802
            
Property and Equipment, Net36,528,003
 49,128,108
 Long-Term Debt21,278,840
 9,585,003
         
Other Assets    Deferred Rent4,238,890
 4,244,747
 Goodwill
 28,582,562
     
 Intangibles, not subject to amortization8,704,186
 8,977,460
 Deferred Compensation217,768
 217,768
 Intangibles, net234,355
 326,565
        
 Prepublication costs (net of accumulated       Total liabilities57,800,832
 46,877,546
  amortization of $24,408 in 2014)279,134
 49,532
 Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10, 12)   
 Notes receivable, employees, secured269,754
 
     
 Deposits and other assets744,082
 953,345
 Shareholders' Equity   
 Deferred tax asset, net11,043,038
 3,829,115
  Preferred stock:   
          Series A, 8% cumulative, redeemable, $0.001   
   Total other assets21,274,549
 42,718,579
    par value, 150 shares authorized, none   
           issued and outstanding   
          Series B, 8% cumulative, redeemable, $0.001   
           par value, 114 shares authorized, none   
           issued and outstanding   
         Common stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000 shares   
           authorized, 899.938 and 889.938 shares   
           Issued and outstanding in 2014 and 2013,   
           respectively1
 1
         Additional paid-in capital66,595,868
 65,990,071
         (Accumulated deficit) Retained earnings(11,820,360) 14,878,850
               
           Total shareholders' equity54,775,509
 80,868,922
               
               
   Total$112,576,341
 $127,746,468
    Total$112,576,341
 $127,746,468

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Consolidated Statement of Operations
For the Years Ended June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012
   2014 2013 2012
Revenue     
 Educational services$146,462,085
 $150,474,847
 $161,512,264
 Products20,078,121
 20,489,289
 20,813,487
        
  Total revenue166,540,206
 170,964,136
 182,325,751
        
Operating Expenses     
 Cost of educational services95,493,987
 91,750,973
 94,248,513
 Cost of product sales12,815,299
 13,337,935
 13,420,023
 General, selling, and administrative42,850,496
 43,816,472
 46,134,002
 Depreciation and amortization7,385,895
 9,327,185
 9,574,160
 Other operating expenses3,052,561
 4,126,347
 4,430,601
 Loss (gain) on disposal and sale of assets14,026
 (256,898) (337,132)
 Impairment loss38,454,344
 3,881,298
 16,190,513
        
  Total operating expenses200,066,608
 165,983,312
 183,660,680
        
(Loss) Income from Operations(33,526,402) 4,980,824
 (1,334,929)
      
Other Income (Expense)     
 Interest expense(661,863) (670,607) (1,204,148)
 Interest income38,702
 11,960
 9,966
 Miscellaneous income185,167
 704,531
 683,052
        
  Total other (expense) income, net(437,994) 45,884
 (511,130)
        
(Loss) Income Before Provision for Income Taxes(33,964,396) 5,026,708
 (1,846,059)
      
(Benefit) Provision for Income Taxes(7,265,186) 2,667,765
 5,365,372
        
  Net (Loss) Income$(26,699,210) $2,358,943
 $(7,211,431)

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


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Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity
For the Years Ended June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012
     Additional Retained Earnings  
 Common Stock Paid-in (Accumulated  
 Shares Amount Capital Deficit) Total
          
Balance, June 30, 2011889.938
 $1
 $65,235,225
 $19,731,338
 $84,966,564
          
Net Loss  
 
 (7,211,431) (7,211,431)
          
Compensation Costs from Stock Options  
 379,305
 
 379,305
          
Balance, June 30, 2012889.938
 1
 65,614,530
 12,519,907
 78,134,438
          
Net Income  
 
 2,358,943
 2,358,943
          
Compensation Costs from Stock Options  
 375,541
 
 375,541
          
Balance, June 30, 2013889.938
 1
 65,990,071
 14,878,850
 80,868,922
          
Net Loss  
 
 (26,699,210) (26,699,210)
          
Stock Option Exercise10
 
 234,020
 
 234,020
          
Compensation Costs from Stock Options  
 371,777
 
 371,777
          
Balance, June 30, 2014899.938
 $1
 $66,595,868
 $(11,820,360) $54,775,509

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012
     2014 2013 2012
          
Cash Flows from Operating Activities     
 Net (loss) income$(26,699,210) $2,358,943
 $(7,211,431)
 Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash     
 provided by operating activities:     
  Depreciation7,269,278
 8,925,160
 9,048,389
  Amortization of intangibles92,210
 145,686
 225,924
  Amortization of prepublication costs24,408
 286,261
 342,686
  Impairment loss38,454,344
 3,881,298
 16,190,513
  Provision for uncollectible accounts(1,114,546) (558,967) (392,072)
  Compensation cost from stock options371,777
 375,541
 379,305
  Gain on disposal and sale of equipment14,026
 (256,898) (337,132)
  Deferred income taxes(6,772,707) 62,005
 1,376,221
  Changes in assets and liabilities:     
    Accounts receivable, student(178,954) 345,548
 (456,533)
    Inventories(1,776,362) 867,656
 192,249
    Prepaid expenses and other assets(1,472,144) (193,142) (512,728)
    Notes receivable, employee, secured(35,734) 
 
    Accounts payable and accrued expenses760,895
 (423,604) 1,225,446
    Unearned tuition(1,249,956) (382,903) (4,747,410)
    Deferred rent(5,857) 200,851
 119,911
          
   Total adjustments34,380,678
 13,274,492
 22,654,769
         
   Net cash provided by operating activities7,681,468
 15,633,435
 15,443,338
          
Cash Flows from Investing Activities     
 Purchases of property and equipment(4,336,333) (8,503,783) (10,356,175)
 Proceeds from disposal and sale of equipment54,626
 401,049
 996,457
 Investment in prepublication costs(254,010) (49,532) (36,777)
         
   Net cash used in investing activities(4,535,717) (8,152,266) (9,396,495)
      
Cash Flows from Financing Activities     
 Net proceeds of long-term debt11,915,000
 8,000,000
 25,657,377
 Net repayment of long-term debt(261,464) (35,232,983) (10,146,657)
 Repayment of capital lease obligation(225,701) (208,648) (192,882)
         
   Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities11,427,835
 (27,441,631) 15,317,838
          
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents14,573,586
 (19,960,462) 21,364,681
      
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning23,318,183
 43,278,645
 21,913,964
      
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End$37,891,769
 $23,318,183
 $43,278,645
      
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information     
 Interest paid, net of capitalized interest$667,278
 $655,464
 $1,287,549
       
 Income taxes paid, net of refunds$81,264
 $3,711,969
 $2,718,359
      
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Operating and Financing Activities     
 Additional paid-in capital - stock option exercise$234,020
 $
 $

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012

1.Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Operations and Organizational Matters
EEG, Inc. (“EEG”) owns and operates 110 cosmetology schools located throughout the United States. With the exception of 2 cosmetology schools owned by wholly-owned subsidiaries, Gary’s Incorporated (“Gary’s”), and Northern Westchester School of Hair Dressing and Cosmetology, Inc. (‘Northern Westchester”), all of EEG’s cosmetology schools are owned directly by EEG. EEG operates cosmetology schools under two primary brands; Empire Beauty School and the Hair Design School.
On September 7, 2010, EEG formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, EEG-California, Inc. This subsidiary was formed in anticipation of extending operations into the state of California. This subsidiary was merged out of existence and into EEG on June 30, 2012. The merger was accounted for by transferring the net assets into EEG at their carrying value on the date of the transaction.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of EEG and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Gary’s, Northern Westchester, and EEG-California, Inc. (collectively referred to as the “Company”). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Subsequent Events
The Company evaluated subsequent events for recognition or disclosure through August 26, 2014, the date the consolidated financial statements were issued.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments, purchased with maturity of 90 days or less to be cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash, trust liabilities consists of federal monies that have not been applied to student accounts receivable.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012

1.Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Student Accounts Receivable
Student accounts receivable are reported at amounts management expects to collect on balances outstanding. Accounts are charged to bad debt expense when deemed uncollectible based upon a periodic review of individual accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on the Company’s historical losses.
Inventories
The Company maintains an inventory of beauty supplies, mannequins, tablet computers, and textbooks for instructional use and resale. Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost, determined using the first-in, first-out method, or market.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method based on the lesser of estimated useful lives of the assets of 5 to 15 years or the lease term. Property and equipment under capital lease are recorded at the lower of the present value of the minimum lease payments or the fair value of the assets. Property and equipment under capital lease are being amortized using the straight-line method over the lesser of the lease term or the estimated useful lives of the assets. Amortization of asset under capital lease is included in depreciation expense.
The Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets by calculating expected future cash flows to be generated by the assets. If future undiscounted cash flows are insufficient to support the carrying cost of an asset group, then an impairment loss, measured as the difference between the carrying amount of the asset and the discounted future cash flows it may generate, is calculated and recorded. The Company recorded impairments of tangible fixed assets of $9,598,508, $2,910,067, and $588,898 for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The Company has recorded values for Goodwill; Intangibles, not subject to amortization; and Intangibles, net.
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of acquired entities over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Goodwill is subject to periodic impairment testing which occurs at least annually during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year or at the time of a triggering event. In evaluating whether goodwill is impaired, the Company compares the carrying value of the Company, inclusive of Goodwill, to the estimated fair value of the Company.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012

1.Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Continued)
The Company calculates the estimated fair value of the Company using a discounted cash flows methodology which utilizes estimates in components of future cash flows, future growth rates, and discount rates based upon estimates of the Company’s weighted average cost of capital. Estimates of value based upon market multiples derived from data available from guideline publicly traded companies which management believes to have similar traits to EEG are used in addition to the discounted cash flows methodology. The Company periodically engages third-party valuation consultants to assist in the development of the Company’s estimated fair value calculations. (See Note 3)
Intangibles, not subject to amortization comprise Accreditation and a Non-Compete Agreement with Regis Corporation (“Regis”), an affiliated company, valued as of the acquisition dates of acquired schools. Intangibles, not subject to amortization are tested for impairment at least annually in the fourth quarter, or sooner if circumstances indicate necessity for earlier testing. (See Note 3)
Intangibles, net comprise the recorded values of Copyrights and Trade names, Below market rate leases, Business covenants, and Customer lists valued as of the acquisition date of acquired schools. These intangible assets have finite lives, and are stated at cost, net of accumulated amortization. Intangibles, net are tested for impairment at least annually in the fourth quarter, or sooner if circumstances indicate necessity for earlier testing. Costs associated with extending or renewing these assets are expensed as incurred. These assets are amortized using a straight-line method over their estimated lives of 2 to 20 years. (See Note 3)
Prepublication Costs
The Company capitalizes all prepublication direct costs incurred in the physical production of master publication-ready textbooks. These costs include the cost of manuscripts, salaries of staff directly working on designing, writing and editing the master volumes, the costs of supplies, photography, models, expendable goods, rental and maintenance of facilities, depreciation and amortization of equipment and leasehold improvements used directly by the production staff, and costs of nonemployee translators, editors, and writers. The capitalization of prepublication costs ceases when the master volume textbook is ready for submission to a printing house for mass production of the text. Prepublication costs are amortized using the straight-line method over estimated lives of 5-7 years. Amortization expense related to prepublication costs for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012, was $24,408, $286,261, and $342,686, respectively. The Company recorded an impairment of prepublication costs of $798,285 for the year ended June 30, 2013.
Revenue Recognition
Tuition revenue is recognized pro-ratably as the school term progresses based upon student hours attended. Unearned tuition is recognized as a result of cash received in advance of students attending class. Revenues for registration fees and products sold are recognized upon completion of the enrollment application and sale of the related products sold, respectively, as the Company has no further performance requirements. Revenues related to other services are recognized upon performance. Revenues exclude sales taxes.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012

1.Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for its income taxes using the asset and liability method which requires the establishment of deferred tax assets and liabilities for future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and net operating loss carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. If it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized, a valuation allowance will be recognized. The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return and certain consolidated state income tax returns where applicable.
A tax benefit for an uncertain tax position is recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination based on its technical merits. This position is measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized. Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized as a component of other expense.
Potentially adverse material tax positions are evaluated to determine whether an uncertain tax position may have previously existed or has been originated. In the event an adverse tax position is determined to exist, penalty and interest will be accrued, in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service guidelines, and recorded as a component of other expenses in the Company's statement of income. The Company believes no significant uncertain tax positions exist, either individually or in the aggregate, that give rise to the non-recognition of an existing tax benefit.
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are charged to operations when incurred. Advertising expense was $11,248,526, $9,246,949, and $8,907,537 for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a comprehensive new revenue recognition standard that will supersede nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under GAAP. The standard’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard is effective January 1, 2017, for a calendar year public entity. For non-public entities, the amendments in this update are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. A non-public entity may elect to apply this guidance earlier; however, not before an annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2016. Management is evaluating this new guidance and does not believe adoption will have a material impact on future financial results.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012

2.Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment consist of the following on June 30:
  2014 2013
Land$950,000
 $950,000
Building415,000
 415,000
Capital lease asset (Note 4)8,200,000
 8,200,000
Leasehold improvements43,997,366
 46,265,469
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment26,558,285
 29,742,328
Automotive equipment349,809
 421,669
Audio-video equipment2,563,610
 2,631,214
Signs1,655,237
 1,822,536
Construction in progress1,263,836
 4,063,277
     
 Total cost85,953,143
 94,511,493
     
Less accumulated depreciation and   
amortization49,425,140
 45,383,385
    
Property and equipment, net$36,528,003
 $49,128,108
The accumulated amortization of the capital lease asset was $1,384,416 and $958,442 at June 30, 2014, and 2013, respectively. Capitalized interest was $32,690, $107,149, and $74,549 for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.

3.Intangible Assets
In performing the annual test on Goodwill, management evaluated a number of factors in the most recent business environment which could have the effects of depressing the market value of the Company. More notable among them are a three year downward trend in enrollments and corresponding revenues combined with relatively flat revenue forecasts, and continued negative press and heightened scrutiny by various governmental agencies and officials toward proprietary schools in general. Management engaged an independent business appraisal firm to assist in developing the Company’s evaluation of its estimated fair market value of EEG. This evaluation indicated that there could be impairment in the carrying value of Goodwill as of June 30, 2014, requiring additional testing.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012

3.Intangible Assets (Continued)
In order to determine if Goodwill is impaired, it is necessary to estimate the fair values of assets inclusive of identifiable intangible assets, and liabilities. As a result of additional testing, the implied fair value of Goodwill at June 30, 2014, was $0. Accordingly, an impairment charge to the carrying value of Goodwill in the amount of $28,582,562 was recorded in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations of EEG for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. There were no impairment charges or changes in the carrying amount of Goodwill during the years ended June 30, 2013, and 2012.
Intangibles, not subject to amortization consist of the Accreditation of acquired schools amounting to $7,814,186 and a Non-compete agreement with Regis amounting to $890,000 at June 30, 2014. At June 30, 2013, the carrying amounts for Accreditation and the Regis Non-compete were $8,087,460 and $890,000, respectively. Accreditation provides schools with the ability to participate in Title IV funding and is an indefinite-lived intangible asset due to the minimal requirements on the part of the Company to renew such status. The Non-compete agreement is effective as long as Regis continues holding an ownership interest in the Company. Accordingly, the asset is classified as an indefinite-lived asset. If Regis terminates its ownership interest, the carrying value of the asset will be amortized over its then remaining two year life.
The Company recorded impairments to Accreditation in the amounts of $273,274, $102,946, and $15,513,776 for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. The valuation technique used to evaluate the fair market value was the income approach and the inputs were based on the projected income associated with the Accreditation assets. Accreditation impairment is recorded when accreditation will no longer be utilized or if the estimated fair market value is less than the carrying value.
The Company recorded an impairment of Trade Name in the amount of $70,000 in the year ended June 30, 2013.
A summary of intangible assets subject to amortization at June 30 is as follows:


2014


Cost
Accumulated Amortization
Net
Carrying Amount










Copyrights and trade names$2,763,883

$2,738,358

$25,525
Below market rate leases1,372,503

1,206,218

166,285
Business covenants730,100

687,555

42,545
Customer lists50,000

50,000













Total$4,916,486

$4,682,131

$234,355

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012

3.Intangible Assets (Continued)


2013


Cost
Accumulated Amortization
Net
Carrying Amount










Copyrights and trade names$2,763,883

$2,735,432

$28,451
Below market rate leases1,372,503

1,146,954

225,549
Business covenants730,100

657,535

72,565
Customer lists50,000

50,000













Total$4,916,486

$4,589,921

$326,565
Amortization of Intangibles
Amortization expense for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012, was $92,210, $145,686, and $225,924, respectively.
Estimated amortization expense related to intangibles for the next five years is as follows:
Years ending June 30: 
    
 2015$76,714
 201646,901
 201726,154
 201815,596
 201915,595
  Total$180,960
4.Capital Lease Obligation
The Company is obligated under a capital lease arrangement with an affiliated company for office space used in the Company’s operations. At June 30, 2014, the scheduled future minimum lease payments required under the capital lease and the present value of the net minimum lease payments are as follows:

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012

4.Capital Lease Obligation (Continued)
Years ending June 30:


2015$827,651

2016827,651

2017827,651

2018827,651

2019827,651

Thereafter9,104,154







Total future minimum lease payments13,242,409






Less amounts representing interest5,729,607







Present value of minimum lease payments7,512,802






Less current portion244,149







Long-term obligation$7,268,653
5.Long-Term Debt
The Company has a credit facility with a bank maturing August 31, 2015. The maximum availability for borrowings or letters of credit under the facility is $20,000,000. Interest is payable monthly at one month Libor plus 250 basis points, (2.65% at June 30, 2014). There were borrowings of $19,915,000 and $8,000,000 outstanding at June 30, 2014, and 2013, respectively. The Company is contingently liable to the bank for two irrevocable letters of credit totaling $85,000. The maximum borrowing availability on the credit facility is reduced by the amount of any outstanding letters of credit. The credit facility is collateralized by substantially all of the Company’s assets.
The Company has a bank term loan (“Term Loan”). The Term Loan has a 120 month term with a final maturity of August 31, 2021. The Term Loan may be called by the lender on August 31, 2016. Interest is currently payable at a rate of 2.625% on the Term Loan. Long-term borrowings under the Term Loan were $1,363,840 and $1,585,003 as of June 30, 2014, and 2013, respectively. The current portion of these borrowings was $221,163 as of both June 30, 2014, and 2013. The Company will be required to pay $221,163 in equal annual installments in each of the next five years. The Term Loan is collateralized by substantially all of the Company’s assets.
The Company had a buyout credit facility with Regis (an affiliated company), (the “Buyout Loan”). The balance on the Buyout Loan at June 30, 2012, was $11,411,928, and bore interest at a rate of 2.50 percent. The Company repaid the Buyout Loan by the maturity date of January 18, 2013. The Regis credit facility was secured by substantially all assets of the Company. Amounts of principal and interest due on the credit facility were subordinate to amounts due to the bank.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012

6.Deferred Compensation
In 2008, the Company assumed a non-qualified deferred compensation arrangement with an executive of the Company. The executive is fully vested with regard to this deferred compensation; however, in the absence of limited circumstances the arrangement will not be settled and paid. Settlement of the deferred amount may be as a cash settlement or in equal annual installments over a three-year period as dictated by the terms of the agreement and circumstances requiring settlement. The deferred compensation liability is $217,768. Management considers any of the conditions requiring settlement in the near term, to be remote and has classified the deferred amount as a long-term liability.
7.Income Taxes
The components of pretax (loss) income from continuing operations for the years ended June 30 are as follows:

2014
2013
2012






U.S.$(33,964,396)
$5,026,708

$(1,846,059)
The provision (benefit) for income taxes for the years ended June 30 is comprised of the following:
   2014 2013 2012
Current     
 Federal$(157,680) $2,054,682
 $3,149,644
 State(334,799) 551,078
 839,507
Deferred     
 Federal(5,698,153) 106,827
 880,430
 State(1,074,554) (44,822) 495,791
        
  Total$(7,265,186) $2,667,765
 $5,365,372
The difference between the expected income tax determined by applying the statutory income tax rate and the actual income tax is primarily attributed to state income taxes and nondeductible expenses.
Deferred tax assets (liabilities) are as follows at June 30:
   2014 2013
      
Current assets $3,135,326
 $3,576,542
      
Noncurrent assets 11,043,038
 6,964,727
      
Noncurrent liabilities 
 (3,135,612)
      
 Net noncurrent deferred income taxes $11,043,038
 $3,829,115

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012

7.Income Taxes (Continued)
A reconciliation of the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to our effective income tax rates for continuing operations for the years ended June 30 are as follows:
 2014 2013 2012
      
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate(35.0)% 35.0% (35.0)%
State and local income taxes(2.4)% 10.8% 72.3 %
Nondeductible goodwill15.7 % 
 
Nondeductible Accreditation
 
 249.5 %
Business Interruption booked in 6-30-12 for books
 5.8% 
Other0.3 % 1.5% 3.8 %
Effective income tax rate(21.4)% 53.1% 290.6 %
The effective tax rate for the year ended June 30, 2014, included a $15.2 million non-deductible Goodwill impairment charge which decreased the negative effective tax rate by approximately 15.7 percent. The effective tax rate for the year ended June 30, 2013, increased approximately 5.8 percent related to the receipt of $748,026 in business interruption insurance proceeds which had been recognized in the preceding year’s financial statements. In the year ended June 30, 2012, the effective tax rate increased by approximately 249.5 percent due to a non-deductible impairment charge to Accreditation.
The components of the net deferred tax assets and liabilities as of June 30 are as follows:
 2014 2013
Deferred tax assets:   
Deferred rent$1,681,362
 $1,616,681
Payroll and payroll related costs1,063,691
 936,609
Allowance for doubtful accounts2,668,017
 3,078,213
State deferred bonus depreciation876,271
 1,445,959
Depreciation and amortization4,507,000
 
Capital lease3,005,350
 3,058,623
Other376,673
 405,184
Total deferred income taxes assets$14,178,364
 $10,541,269
    
Deferred income tax liabilities:
 
Depreciation and amortization$
 $3,074,598
Other
 61,014
Total deferred income tax liabilities$
 $3,135,612
    
Net deferred income tax assets$14,178,364
 $7,405,657

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012

7.Income Taxes (Continued)
As of June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012, there were no unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would significantly affect the Company's effective tax rate. Also, as of June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012, there were no material penalties and interest recognized in the statement of income, nor does the Company foresee a change in its material tax positions that would give rise to the non-recognition of an existing tax benefit during the forthcoming twelve months.
Tax returns filed with the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities are subject to review. The Company’s federal and state income tax returns are no longer subject to examination by federal or state taxing authorities for years before 2010.
8. Profit Sharing Plan
The Company sponsors a 401(k) savings and profit sharing plan. The Company made contributions to the plan totaling $319,307, $319,646, and $280,857 for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
9.Stock Transactions
Common Stock
The minority shareholder of EEG has an irrevocable proxy from Regis providing the holder with 51% of the shareholder vote until such time that the holder owns less than 35% of the total outstanding EEG common stock; EEG commences an initial public offering of common stock; EEG is sold; or if the shareholders’ agreement between Regis and the minority shareholder (the “Agreement”) is terminated.
Under the terms of the Agreement, certain aspects of the shareholders’ relationship are regulated. The Agreement makes certain provisions for governance, and provides for restrictions on transfer or other disposition of the common stock of the Company.
The Agreement grants Regis the right to elect one member to the board of directors (The “Board”) and to be represented on any committees established by the Board. The Board is limited to five directors.
In addition, the Agreement prohibits certain actions of the Company, without the prior written approval of Regis, as long as Regis owns at least 60% of the common stock owned on the date of the Agreement. The more significant actions requiring approval are: (i) directly or indirectly acquiring any assets, capital stock, or any other interest in another business or entity, other than in the ordinary course of business; (ii) the transfer, lease, mortgage, pledge or encumbrance of substantially all of the Company’s assets; (iii) disposal of any business entity or product line, division or subsidiary of the Company; (iv) the merger, consolidation, reorganization or re-capitalization of the Company; (v) the borrowing or issuing of indebtedness except under the existing Regis credit facilities; and (vi) the issuance of any equity security or any options, warrants, convertible securities or other rights to acquire equity securities.
A shareholder wishing to sell all or any portion of their shares owned shall deliver a notice of intention to sell, thereby granting a right of first refusal. Finally, any shareholder holding 20% or more of the then outstanding shares may elect, by written notice, to seek a sale of the Company.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012

9.Stock Transactions (Continued)
Preferred Stock
The Company has authorized the following preferred stock:
Series A - 150 shares authorized, cumulative, redeemable, $0.001 par value, $100,000 per share issuance price. Series A pays dividends at an initial rate of 8% increasing incrementally to an annual rate of 16% within the first year of issuance and then increasing 1% annually thereafter. Series A does not contain voting privileges.
Series B - 114 shares authorized, cumulative, redeemable, $0.001 par value, $100,000 per share issuance price. Series B pays dividends at an initial rate of 8% increasing incrementally to an annual rate of 16% within five years of issuance and then increasing 1% annually thereafter. Series B does not contain voting privileges.
No Series A or B preferred stock was issued and outstanding on June 30, 2014, and 2013.
10.Commitments
The Company leases buildings for its school operations, administrative offices, and a storage area under noncancellable operating leases expiring in various years through December 2027. Rent expense was $14,915,571, $14,451,557, and $13,495,342 for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
Minimum future rental payments over the primary terms of the Company’s leases as of June 30, 2014, for each of the next five years and in aggregate are:
Years ending June 30: 
   
 2015$14,378,173
 201612,592,081
 201711,123,399
 201810,132,755
 20197,732,411
 Thereafter14,825,961
    

 Total minimum future rental payments$70,784,780
Certain operating lease agreements contain scheduled rent increases. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, this rent has been accounted for on a straight-line basis. The difference between the straight-line basis and the amount of rent paid is recorded as a noncurrent liability, deferred rent.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012

11.Related Party Transactions
For the years ended June 30, 2013, and 2012, purchases of supplies from Regis totaled $369,236 and $769,859, respectively, and interest expense to Regis totaled $89,174 and $565,755, respectively. There were no purchases of supplies or payments of interest to Regis for the year end June 30, 2014. There is no amount due to or from Regis at June 30, 2014, or 2013.
The Company is also affiliated with Schoeneman Realty Company (a Partnership) because of common ownership and control.
The Company recognized interest expense of $600,466, $617,633, and $633,501 under a capital lease arrangement with Schoeneman Realty Company for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively (Note 4). Principal payments on this lease amounted to $225,683 and $208,647 for the years ended June 30, 2014, and 2013, respectively. Interest expense accrued related to the capital lease was $49,478, $50,832, and $52,202 as of June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. This is included in accrued expenses.
12.Contingencies
The Company has been named a co-defendant in a Class Action lawsuit filed in New York State. While management believes the Company will successfully defend itself in this lawsuit, the ultimate outcome and legal costs to defend the Company may be material to the future financial results of the Company, and are undeterminable at this time. As such, no accruals have been recognized in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The Company has, from time to time, been involved in routine litigation incidental to the conduct of business. The Company does not believe there are any other existing litigation matters which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, and therefore, no litigation accruals have been recognized in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
An estimated liability in the amount of $265,666 at June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012, related to the estimated amount of Title IV funding that may be required to be refunded to the U.S. Department of Education, has been recorded, and is included in accrued expenses. This amount represents management’s estimated exposure related to the disbursement of federal student financial aid, at five separate schools, on student accounts that were found to have unacceptable documentation. These matters have been reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012

13.Concentrations of Credit Risk
A material amount of the Company’s revenue is derived from student tuition which has been funded or guaranteed by federal or state governments. A change in government funding under the Higher Education Act could have a significant impact on the Company’s revenues.
The Company maintains its cash accounts in various commercial banks. Accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to $250,000.
14.Stock Options
On July 1, 2008, three executives were granted stock options for the purchase of 10 shares under the EEG, Inc. 2008 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan. These options were granted in replacement of vested options under the Empire Beauty School, Inc. 2003 - 2004 Fiscal Year Stock Options Plan. Empire Beauty School, Inc. was a predecessor to the Company. The options were fully vested on July 1, 2008, but could not be exercised, except under limited conditions as outlined in the plan, until January 1, 2013. The options are being accounted for as a modification of the original options and were exercised on September 30, 2013.
On July 1, 2008, four executives were granted stock options under the EEG, Inc. 2008 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan for the purchase of 50 shares of common stock. These options are fully vested but may not be exercised prior to August 14, 2014, except under limited conditions as specified in the plan. These options expire on March 20, 2018.
The estimated fair value of options granted has been determined as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Expected volatility was determined using a publicly traded education segment index. The expected term of the options represented the estimated duration until exercise date. The risk-free rate in the model was 4.6%.
Option activity as of June 30, 2014, was as follows:
 
Number of
Shares
Exercise
Price
(per share)
Remaining
Contractual
Life (per
share)
Outstanding, June 30, 201310
$27,476
0.25
Outstanding, June 30, 201350
$129,400
5.00
Total Outstanding, June 30, 201360
$112,413
4.21
Exercised, September 30, 201310
$27,476
0.00
Outstanding, June 30, 201450
$129,400
4.00
Weighted Average fair value of options granted:$55,929
Option Price Range (Fair Value):$45,233 - $109,408
Weighted Average remaining contractual life (in years):4.00
The Company expects to recognize $30,981 in equity compensation costs through July 31, 2014, based upon the future service periods indicated in the grants and assuming all options are exercised. Equity compensation costs for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012 were $371,777, $375,542, and $379,305, respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012

15.Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Company's financial instruments are as follows at June 30:
    2014 2013
    
Carrying
Value
 Fair Value 
Carrying
Amount
 Fair Value
Assets:        
 Cash, Cash        
  equivalents, and restricted cash $37,891,769
 $37,891,769
 $23,431,893
 $23,431,893
 Accounts        
  receivable, net 3,332,905
 3,332,905
 2,008,678
 2,008,678
 Accounts        
  receivable, affiliates 17,165
 N/A
 17,513
 N/A
Liabilities:        
 Long Term Debt,        
  other 21,500,003
 21,500,003
 9,846,468
 9,846,468
 Accounts        
  payable, trade 2,977,521
 2,977,521
 2,444,428
 2,444,428
 Accounts        
  payable, affiliates 
 
 2,802
 N/A
Fair values were determined as follows:
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash; accounts receivable, net; and accounts payable, trade - the carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of these instruments and they are considered level 2 inputs under Fair Value Measurements.
Accounts receivable, affiliate; accounts payable, affiliates; and long-term debt, affiliate - estimating the fair value of these instruments is not practicable because the terms of these transactions would not necessarily be duplicated in the market.
Long-term debt, other - The carrying amounts of long-term debt, other approximate fair value based on borrowing rates available to the Company for debt with similar terms and they are considered level 2 inputs under Fair Value Measurements.
16.Fair Value Measurements
EEG is required to measure certain assets such as Goodwill; Intangibles, not subject to amortization; and Long-lived assets with carrying values which may be in excess of their implied fair value or not fully recoverable based upon estimated future cash flows on a non-recurring basis.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012

16.Fair Value Measurements (Continued)
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability between a willing buyer and seller in an orderly transaction. Accounting guidance specifies a fair value hierarchy for estimates of fair value with observable inputs at the highest level, and unobservable inputs at the lowest.
Fair value measurement classifications are as follows:
Level 1 - Quoted prices for identical items in active markets
Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar items in active markets; quoted prices for similar or identical items in non-active markets; and valuations derived by models in which all significant value assumptions are observable in active markets.
Level 3 -Valuations derived by models where one or more material assumptions are unobservable in an active market.
Asset groups containing values measured, and presented on a non-recurring fair value basis at June 30, 2014, are as follows:
DescriptionValue
Level 3
Impairment
Goodwill(1)
$

$

$28,582,562
Intangibles, not subject to amortization(2)
$8,704,186

$8,704,186

$273,274
Long-lived assets(3)
$139,763

$139,763

$9,598,508
(1) Goodwill with a carrying amount of $28,582,562 was written down to its implied fair value resulting in an impairment charge of $28,582,562. (See Note 3)
(2) Intangibles, not subject to amortization with a carrying amount of $8,977,460 were written down to their implied fair values resulting in an impairment charge of $273,274. (See Note 3)
(3) Long-lived assets with a carrying amount of $9,738,271 were written down to their implied fair values resulting in an impairment charge of $9,598,508. (See Note 1)
Asset groups containing values measured, and presented on a non-recurring fair value basis at June 30, 2013, are as follows:
DescriptionValue Level 3 Impairment
Intangibles, not subject to amortization(1)
$8,977,460
 $8,977,460
 $172,946
Long-lived assets(2)
$1,638,601
 $1,638,601
 $2,910,067
(1) Intangibles, not subject to amortization with a carrying amount of $9,150,406 were written down to their implied fair values resulting in an impairment charge of $172,946. (See Note 3)
(2) Long-lived assets with a carrying amount of $4,548,668 were written down to their implied fair values resulting in an impairment charge of $2,910,067. (See Note 1)

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012

17.Business Interruption Insurance
The Company maintains insurance for both property damage and business interruption relating to catastrophic events. Business interruption coverage covers lost profits and other costs incurred.
On June 25, 2011, the Brooklyn location suffered fire damage when a fire destroyed the building in which the school held its operations. This site was out of operation for the entire year ended June 30, 2012. The site reopened in June 2013. The Company received $386,968 and $748,026 in lost profits in the years ended June 30, 2013, and 2012, respectively. These amounts are included in miscellaneous income on the consolidated statement of operations.


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