aggressive ad campaign to attract allied medical and nurse travelers and effective August 6, 2007, subsequent to the balance sheet date, hired an experienced Marketing Manager. To lead initiatives in the government staffing sector, the Company hired a Director of Sales for RS Staffing. The Company seeks continued elimination of overhead costs deemed to be non-essential to growth or infrastructure.
Longer term, we continue to believe the demand for temporary medical personnel will increase. Key drivers in our business segment include the declining health of an aging population, advances in medical technology and growth in hospital admissions. We believe demand will also increase as more states introduce legislation for mandatory minimum caregiver-to-patient ratios and overtime limitations. The introduction of such legislation should favorably impact our temporary nurse staffing business. Our acquisition of RS Staffing completed in June 2005 gives us a strong presence in the government sector and provides us with an opportunity to bid on awards for large multi-year contracts with solid operating margins. We continue to focus on our sales and marketing efforts throughout the divisions in order to increase our contact with current and prospective clients.
TeamStaff’s revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 were $17.2 million and $18.8 million, respectively, which represents a decrease of $1.6 million, or 8.2%, from third fiscal quarter 2006 to third fiscal quarter 2007. All revenues are related to the staffing services divisions. Revenues for the third fiscal quarter 2007 and 2006 include $11.4 million and $10.9 million, respectively, related to the RS Staffing subsidiary. This acquisition, effective as of June 2005, helped offset a decrease of $2.1 million in the revenues of the travel allied and nursing portion (‘‘travel’’) of our staffing services division from third fiscal quarter 2006 to third fiscal quarter 2007.
TeamStaff’s revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 were $52.5 million and $56.6 million, respectively, which represents a decrease of $4.1 million, or 7.2%, from fiscal year 2006 to fiscal year 2007. All revenues relate to the staffing services division. Revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 include $33.7 million and $32.8 million, respectively, related to RS Staffing.
Direct expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 were $14.1 million and $15.6 million, respectively, which represents a decrease of $1.5 million, or 9.2%, from third fiscal quarter 2006 to third fiscal quarter 2007. This decrease is a direct result of decreased revenues. As a percentage of revenue, direct expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 were 82.0% and 82.9%, respectively. Direct expenses for the nine months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 were $44.1 million and $47.1 million, respectively, which represents a decrease of $3.0 million, or 6.4%, from fiscal year 2006 to fiscal year 2007. As a percentage of revenue, direct expenses for the nine months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 were 84.0% and 83.2%, respectively.
Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was $3.1 million and $3.2 million, respectively, which represents a decrease of $0.1 million, or 3.2%, from third fiscal quarter 2006 to third fiscal quarter 2007. This decrease is attributable to the decline in revenues. Gross profit, as a percentage of revenue, increased to 18.0% from 17.1%, for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Gross profit for the nine months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was $8.4 million and $9.5 million, respectively, which represents a decrease of $1.1 million, or 11.4%, from fiscal year 2006 to fiscal year 2007. Gross profit, as a percentage of revenue, decreased to 16.0% in fiscal year 2007 from 16.8% in fiscal year 2006. This decrease is primarily due to RS Staffing comprising a larger percentage of total revenue in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 to date compared to the first nine mo nths of fiscal 2006. The gross profit calculation includes costs paid to RS Staffing teaming partners (subcontractors) that are included as a direct expense. Teaming partners (subcontractors) is a business practice expected by government entities who prefer their suppliers to provide more of a master vendor service where the supplier looks to outside sources when needed to fill open staffing positions.
Selling, general and administrative (‘‘SG&A’’) expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 were $3.2 million and $3.5 million, respectively, which represents a decrease of $0.3 million, or 6.5%, from third fiscal quarter 2006 to third fiscal quarter 2007. Included in SG&A for the three months ended June 30, 2007 is approximately $0.3 million in accrued severance costs related to the management restructuring. Adjusting for the $0.3 million of severance included in the third fiscal quarter of 2007, SG&A expenses decreased $0.6 million, or 15.8%, from third quarter 2006 to
Table of Contentsthird quarter 2007. SG&A expenses, as a percentage of revenue, were 18.8% and 18.5%, for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. SG&A expenses for the nine months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 were $10.1 million and $10.7 million, respectively, which represents a decrease of $0.6 million, or 6.0% from fiscal year 2006 to fiscal year 2007.
Depreciation and amortization for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was approximately $85,000 and $104,000, respectively. Depreciation and amortization for the nine months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was approximately $262,000 and $286,000, respectively.
Loss from operations for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was $0.23 million and $0.37 million, respectively, representing a decrease of $0.14 million. This is primarily a result of an increased gross profit percentage and prudent management of overhead expenses. Loss from operations for the nine months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 were $1.9 million and $1.5 million, respectively, representing an increase of $0.4 million. Comparing sequential quarters of fiscal 2007, loss from operations was $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 compared to loss from operations of $1.0 million for the three months ended March 30, 2007. This represents a decrease of $0.8 million in sequential quarter loss from operations, primarily as a result of reduced headcount, decreased payroll tax expense as employees begin to reach taxable limits as well as increased gross profi t percentage and prudent management of overhead expenses.
Interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was approximately $49,000 and $115,000, respectively, representing a decrease of $66,000. Interest expense for the nine months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was $162,000 and $483,000, respectively, representing a decrease of $321,000. This decrease is primarily due to the pay off of the revolving credit facility with the proceeds from the sale of DSI on May 31, 2006. Interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was approximately $24,000 and $28,000, respectively, representing a decrease of $4,000. Interest income for the nine months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was approximately $58,000 and $39,000 respectively, representing an increase of $19,000. This increase is a result of interest earned on the cash proceeds of the sale of the DSI division.
Other income, which primarily consists of late fee income, for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was approximately $27,000 and $35,000, respectively, which represents an decrease of $8,000. Other income for the nine months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was approximately $124,000 and $113,000, respectively, representing an increase of $11,000. Late fee income is earned only in the allied healthcare division.
The Company recorded other expense of $1.05 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 related to legal representation and investigation costs incurred in connection with the Federal Grand Jury subpoena issued to RS Staffing Services on April 17, 2007. The subpoena requested production of certain documents dating back to 1997. The Company acquired RS Staffing effective as of June 2005. These expenses are classified as non-operating expense because the subpoena relates to activity prior to the acquisition.
The income tax benefit from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was $0.5 million and $0.2 million, respectively. Income tax benefit from continuing operations for the nine months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was $1.1 million and $0.7 million, respectively. As a component of the net tax benefit, the Company provided a deferred tax valuation allowance for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2007 of $0.5 million and $1.0 million, respectively. The Company has provided a 100% valuation allowance that it is more likely than not that it will not be able to realize the full benefit of the deferred tax asset. These tax benefits are a result of losses from operations. The remaining net tax benefit of $0.1 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2007 pertains to adjustments in amounts accrued for tax provisions or settlements for fiscal year 2006 compared to amounts when the final federal and state returns were prepared and filed.
Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2007 was $1.3 million, or $(0.06) per fully diluted share, as compared to loss from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2006 of $0.3 million, or $(0.01) per fully diluted share. Loss from continuing operations
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Income from discontinued operations, net of tax, for the three months ended June 30, 2007 was $0.04 million, with no effect on earnings per share. Income from discontinued operations, net of tax, for the three months ended June 30, 2006 was $4.5 million, or $0.23 per fully diluted share. Income from discontinued operations, net of tax, for the nine months ended June 30, 2007 was $0.06 million, with no effect on earnings per share. Income from discontinued operations, net of tax, for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 was $5.1 million, or $0.26 per fully diluted share. Income from discontinued operations in fiscal 2006 is primarily a result of a reclassification of the profitable operations of the DSI division to discontinued operations, as well as the gain, net of tax, on the sale of DSI.
Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2007 was $1.2 million, or $(0.06) per fully diluted share, as compared to net income of $4.2 million, or $0.22 per fully diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2006. Net loss for the nine months ended June 30, 2007 was $2.8 million, or $(0.14) per fully diluted share, as compared to net income of $4.0 million, or $0.21 per fully diluted share, for the nine months ended June 30, 2006.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Net cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2007 was minimal at $5 thousand compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $7.4 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006. Losses from continuing operations were the primary use of cash during the nine months ended June 30, 2007. This was offset by $1.2 million in cash received from Zurich related to the reduction in collateral requirements on outstanding workers’ compensation claims, $0.25 million in escrow release related to the sale of the DSI Payroll Services division last fiscal year, and $1.0 million decrease in accounts receivable. Cash provided by operations in fiscal 2006 was primarily due the sales of substantially all of the assets of DSI Payroll Services division to CompuPay, Inc. for $9.0 million in cash.
Cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2007 was $0.1 million, primarily for the purchase of technology equipment, expenses related to the implementation of a new front office computer system and the redesign of our traveler website. Cash provided by investing activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 was $0.2 million, due to the sale of fixed assets related to the DSI Payroll Services division offset by new technology purchases.
Cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2007 was minimal. Cash used in financing activities was $5.9 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006, primarily as a result of paying off the revolving line of credit and payment of the $1.5 million note payable related to the RS Staffing acquisition.
Effective June 8, 2005, TeamStaff entered into a $7.0 million revolving credit facility provided by PNC Bank to (i) provide for the acquisition of RS Staffing; (ii) refinance an outstanding senior loan facility; and (iii) provide ongoing working capital. Effective February 13, 2006, TeamStaff entered into an amendment to the revolving credit note, increasing the revolving credit facility to $8.0 million. Revolving credit advances bear interest at either the Prime Rate plus 25 basis points or LIBOR plus 275 basis points, whichever is higher. The facility has a three-year life and contains term and line of credit borrowing options. The facility is subject to certain restrictive covenants including a fixed charge coverage ratio if the Company fails to maintain invested cash and line availability minimum requirements. For the quarter ended June 30, 2007, TeamStaff was in compliance with all loan covenants. The facility is subj ect to acceleration upon non-payment or various other standard default clauses. In addition, the Company granted PNC Bank a lien and security interest on all of its assets. As of June 30, 2007, there was no debt outstanding under the credit facility and $4.6 million of unused availability under the line of credit, based on defined billed accounts receivable.
Availability under the PNC Bank line of credit is directly related to the successful assignment of certain accounts receivable. Certain government accounts of RS Staffing are required to execute
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As of June 30, 2007, TeamStaff had unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $2.1 million and net accounts receivable of $7.6 million. TeamStaff also had $4.6 million of unused availability under the revolving credit facility provided by PNC Bank. As of June 30, 2007, TeamStaff had working capital of $1.6 million. The Company believes that, along with cash on hand, the availability under the revolving line of credit will provide sufficient liquidity over the next twelve months.
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Obligations (Amounts in thousands) | | | Total | | | Less than 1 year | | | 1-3 years | | | 4-5 years |
Long-term debt(1) | | | | $ | 1,764 | | | | | $ | 1,565 | | | | | $ | 189 | | | | | $ | 10 | |
Operating leases(2) | | | | | 1,773 | | | | | | 437 | | | | | | 1,269 | | | | | | 67 | |
Pension liability(3) | | | | | 414 | | | | | | 280 | | | | | | 134 | | | | | | — | |
Severance liability(4) | | | | | 243 | | | | | | 243 | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | |
Total Obligations | | | | $ | 4,194 | | | | | $ | 2,525 | | | | | $ | 1,592 | | | | | $ | 77 | |
(1) | Represents notes payable related to acquisition of RS Staffing, and capital lease obligations. |
(2) | Represents lease payments net of sublease income. |
(3) | Represents pension liabilities for the former CEO and former CFO. |
(4) | Represents severance payments related to former employees. |
Contractual Obligations
Effective April 30, 2007, the employment of James D. Houston, Chief Operating Officer, Vice President and General Counsel with the Company was terminated. On May 11, 2007, TeamStaff, Inc. and James D. Houston entered into a formal separation agreement related to Mr. Houston’s termination effective April 30, 2007. The material terms of the agreement provide: (a) TeamStaff will pay Mr. Houston the sum of $220,000 representing one year of base salary, in accordance with the terms and conditions of paragraph 5.3(d) of his 2005 Severance Agreement (the ‘‘Agreement’’); (b) TeamStaff will pay Mr. Houston the sum of $89,024 on August 1, 2007, representing a 2007 pro rata bonus, in accordance with the terms and conditions of paragraph 5.3(d) of the Agreement; and (c) Mr. Houston will receive Continuation Benefits (as defined in the Agreement) for standard employee health benefi ts until March 31, 2008. The agreement provides for other immaterial consideration, mutual and general releases and other standard legal covenants.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are, in the opinion of management, likely to have a current or future material effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
Effects of Inflation
Inflation and changing prices have not had a material effect on TeamStaff’s net revenues and results of operations, as TeamStaff has been able to modify its prices and cost structure to respond to inflation and changing prices.
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ITEM 3: | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK |
TeamStaff does not undertake trading practices in securities or other financial instruments and therefore does not have any material exposure to interest rate risk, foreign currency exchange rate risk, commodity price risk or other similar risks, which might otherwise result from such practices. TeamStaff is not materially subject to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, commodity prices or other market rates or prices from market sensitive instruments. TeamStaff has a material interest rate risk with respect to our prior workers’ compensation programs. In connection with TeamStaff’s prior workers’ compensation programs, prepayments of future claims were deposited into trust funds for possible future payments of these claims in accordance with the policies. The interest income resulting from these prepayments is for the benefit of TeamStaff, and is used to offset workers’ compensation expense. If interest rates in these periods decrease , TeamStaff’s workers’ compensation expense would increase because TeamStaff would be entitled to less interest income on the deposited funds. Further, and as discussed elsewhere in this filing, TeamStaff, Inc. has an $8.0 million revolving credit facility by PNC Bank. Revolving credit advances bear interest at either the Prime Rate plus 25 basis points or LIBOR plus 275 basis points, whichever is higher. The facility has a three-year life and contains term and line of credit borrowing options. The facility is subject to certain restrictive covenants, including minimum combined cash and line availability. The facility is subject to acceleration upon non-payment or various other standard default clauses. Material increases in the Prime or LIBOR rate could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, the status of the revolving credit facility as well as interest costs.
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ITEM 4: | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure based closely on the definition of ‘‘disclosure controls and procedures’’ in Rule 13a-15(e). In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in designing and evaluating the controls and procedures.
Based on their evaluation, as of June 30, 2007, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Controls
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the Company’s third quarter ended June 30, 2007, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
As previously disclosed, effective January 8, 2006, T. Kent Smith, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer resigned. Rick J. Filippelli, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and retained his position as Chief Financial Officer.
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ITEM 1: | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
On April 17, 2007, a Federal Grand Jury subpoena was issued by the Northern District of Illinois to the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary RS Staffing Services, Inc. (‘‘RS Staffing’’) requesting production of certain documents dating back to 1997. The subpoena stated that it is issued in connection with an investigation of possible violations of Federal criminal laws and related crimes concerning procurement at the Veterans Administration. According to the cover letter accompanying the subpoena, the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, along with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (‘‘DVA’’), Office of the Inspector General, are responsible for the current criminal investigation. RS Staffing provides temporary staffing at certain Veterans Administration hospitals that may be part of the investigation. The return date for documents called for by the subpoena was May 17, 2007. The Company has sought and obtained extensions to the original document production deadline called for in the subpoena. In connection with the same investigation, agents with the DVA, Office of Inspector General, executed a search warrant at the Monroe, Georgia offices of RS Staffing. The Company has been subsequently advised that neither it nor RS Staffing is currently a target of the investigation. The Company is actively cooperating with this government investigation.
The Company originally acquired RS Staffing in May 2005. As part of the purchase price of the acquisition, the Company issued to the former owners of RS Staffing a $3.0 million promissory note, of which $1.5 million was paid in June 2006. On May 31, 2007 the Company sent a notice of indemnification claim to the former owners for costs that have been incurred in connection with the investigation. Effective June 1, 2007, the Company and former owners of RS Staffing reached an agreement to extend the due date from June 8, 2007 with respect to the remaining $1.5 million note payable and accrued interest payable on June 8, 2007. At June 30, 2007 the amount has not been settled. The Company recognized expenses related to legal representation and costs incurred in connection with the investigation in the amount of $1.05 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2007. Based on the Company’s and its counsel’s contractual interpretation, the Company has notified the former owners that it is their intention to exercise its right to setoff the payment of such expenses against the remaining principal and accrued interest due to the former owners of RS Staffing.
Based on an assessment of the current status of the matter, the Company has expensed these costs at June 30, 2007. The Company will pursue the recovery as a right of offset in future periods. Accordingly, management and its counsel have a good faith belief that the Company will recover such amounts (as well as those costs incurred in future periods); however, generally accepted accounting principles preclude the Company from recording an offset to the note payable to the former owners of RS Staffing until the final amount of the claim is settled and determinable. At present, no assurances can be given that the Company will be successful in the offset of such amounts against the outstanding debt.
In July 2000, TeamStaff made claims for indemnification against the selling shareholders of the TeamStaff Companies (the ‘‘Sellers’’), which were acquired by TeamStaff in January 1999. The claims consisted of various potential liabilities and expenses incurred based on breaches of representations and warranties contained in the acquisition agreement. The Sellers disputed these claims and attempted to assert claims of their own. On January 12, 2001, TeamStaff entered into a settlement agreement with the Sellers. Under the settlement agreement, the Sellers agreed to be liable and responsible for certain potential liabilities estimated at approximately $0.5 million and agreed that 55,000 shares of TeamStaff common stock, which had been held in escrow since the acquisition, were to be cancelled. TeamStaff also agreed to release 29,915 escrow shares to the Sellers. TeamStaff retains 75,000 shares in escrow to provide s ecurity for the Seller’s obligations. Each party agreed to release each other from all other claims under the acquisition agreements. No third parties have contacted TeamStaff seeking payment in the last fiscal year for these potential liabilities. In the event that TeamStaff incurs liability to third parties with respect to the claims, TeamStaff would declare an event of default under the settlement agreement and seek collection from the Sellers.
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Table of ContentsAs a commercial enterprise and employer and with respect to its employment-related businesses in particular, TeamStaff is engaged in litigation from time to time during the ordinary course of business in connection with employment-relations issues, workers’ compensation and other matters. Generally, TeamStaff is entitled to indemnification or repayment from its former PEO clients for claims brought by worksite employees related to their employment. However, there can be no assurance that the client employer will have funds or insurance in amounts to cover any damages or awards, and as co-employer, TeamStaff may be subject to liability. Additionally, in connection with its medical staffing business, TeamStaff is exposed to potential liability for the acts, errors or omissions of its temporary medical employees. The professional liability insurance policy provides up to $5,000,000 aggregate coverage with a $2,000,000 per occurrence limit. Although TeamStaff believes the liability insurance is reasonable under the circumstances to protect it from liability for such claims, there can be no assurance that such insurance will be adequate to cover all potential claims.
TeamStaff is engaged in no other litigation, the effect of which would be anticipated to have a material adverse impact on TeamStaff’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
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ITEM 1A: | RISK FACTORS |
Readers are asked to refer to the September 30, 2006 Form 10-K. The Company believes that there have not been any material changes from risk factors as previously disclosed in the registrant’s Form 10-K in response to Item 1A to Part 1 of Form 10-K, other than the addition of the following two risk factors:
We are dependent upon certain of our management personnel.
Our performance to date has resulted in part from the contributions of the Company’s executive officers. Our present executive officers are expected to make important contributions towards improved future performance. The loss of our key personnel could materially affect our operations. Competition for qualified management personnel is intense, and in the event that we experience further turnover in senior management positions, we cannot assure you that we will be able to recruit suitable replacements on a timely basis. We must also successfully integrate all new management and other key positions within our organization to achieve our operating objectives. Even if we are successful, further turnover in key management positions could temporarily harm our financial performance and results of operations until any new management becomes familiar with our business. As previously disclosed, effective January 8, 2006, T. Kent Smith, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer resigned. Rick J. Filippelli, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and retained his position as Chief Financial Officer. The Company is dependent on Mr. Filippelli as its sole executive officer presently, and the loss of Mr. Filippelli could temporarily or permanently harm our financial performance and results of operations until we are able to recruit suitable replacements, if ever, and such new management becomes familiar with our business, if ever. Other than with our CEO and CFO, we generally do not have long-term employment contracts with our key personnel, nor do we maintain ‘‘key person’’ life insurance policies on any of our key personnel.
We are dependent on the proper functioning of our information systems.
We are dependent on the proper functioning of our information systems in operating our business. Critical information systems used in daily operations identify and match staffing resources and client assignments and perform billing and accounts receivable functions. Additionally, we rely on our information systems in managing our accounting and financial reporting. Although we have risk mitigation measures in place, our information systems and our access to these systems are not impervious to flood, fire, storm, power loss, telecommunications failures or similar events. If our information systems fail or are otherwise unavailable, our business and financial results could be materially adversely affected.
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ITEM 2: | UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS |
None.
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ITEM 3: | DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES |
None.
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ITEM 4: | SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS |
None.
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ITEM 5: | OTHER INFORMATION |
On July 11, 2007, subsequent to June 30, 2007, the close of TeamStaff’s third quarter ended June 30, 2007, TeamStaff, Inc. dismissed Lazar, Levine & Felix, LLP (‘‘LLF’’) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm and engaged WithumSmith + Brown, P.C. (‘‘Withum’’) as its new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007. The Company’s decision to change its independent registered public accounting firm was the result of a competitive bidding process involving several accounting firms including LLF. The decision to dismiss LLF and engage Withum was made and approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company.
The reports of LLF on the financial statements of the Company for each of the past two fiscal years, contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principle. During the Company’s two most recent fiscal years and through July 11, 2007, there have been no disagreements with LLF on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements if not resolved to the satisfaction of LLF would have caused them to make reference thereto in their reports on the financial statements of the Company for such years. During the Company’s two most recent fiscal years and through July 11, 2007, there have been no reportable events (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K).
Prior to the engagement of Withum, neither the Company nor someone on behalf of the Company had consulted with Withum during the Company’s two most recent fiscal years and through the date of this report in any matter regarding: (A) either the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company’s financial statements, and neither was a written report provided to the Company nor was oral advice provided that Withum concluded was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to the accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue, or (B) the subject of either a disagreement or a reportable event defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) and (v) of Regulation S-K.
The Company requested that LLF furnish it with a letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether or not it agrees with the statements made above. A copy of such letter was filed on July 17, 2007.
On July 6, 2007, subsequent to June 30, 2007, the close of TeamStaff’s third quarter ended June 30, 2007, the Company received a NASDAQ Staff Deficiency Letter from The NASDAQ Stock Market. The letter states that for the last 30 consecutive business days, the closing bid price per share of the Company’s common stock has been below the $1.00 minimum per share requirement for continued listing as set forth in NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 4450(a)(5). The letter has no effect on the listing of the Company’s common stock at this time.
Pursuant to NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 4450(e)(2), the Company has been provided an initial period of 180 calendar days, or until January 2, 2008, to regain compliance. The letter states the NASDAQ staff will provide written notification that the Company has achieved compliance with Rule 4450(a)(5) if at any time before January 2, 2008, the bid price of the Company’s common stock closes at $1.00 per share or more for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, although the letter also
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In the event that the Company were to receive notice that its common stock will be delisted, NASDAQ rules permit the Company to appeal any delisting determination by the NASDAQ staff to a NASDAQ Listings Qualifications Panel. In addition, in the event that such a delisting determination was based solely on non-compliance with the minimum bid price rule, the Company may be permitted to transfer the listing of its common stock to the NASDAQ Capital Market if it satisfies all criteria for initial inclusion on such market other than compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. In the event of such a transfer, the NASDAQ Marketplace Rules provide that the Company would be granted an additional 180 calendar days to comply with the minimum bid price rule while on the NASDAQ Capital Market. The Company’s management and Board of Directors are considering alternatives to address compliance with the continued listing standards of The NASDAQ Stock Market.
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ITEM 6: | EXHIBITS |
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10.1 | | | Lease, dated as of April 13, 2007, for our business premises located at 1 Executive Drive, Suite 130, Somerset, New Jersey. |
31.1 | | | Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
32.1 | | | Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
* | In accordance with Rule 12b-23 and Rule 12b-32 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, reference is made to the documents previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which documents are hereby incorporated by reference. |
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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.
| TEAMSTAFF, INC. |
| /s/ Rick J. Filippelli Rick J. Filippelli Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
Dated: August 14, 2007