Exhibit 99.1
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| | AMERICREDIT REPORTS FIRST QUARTER OPERATING RESULTS | | |
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| | • 1st Quarter earnings of $62 million, $0.49 per share | | |
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| | • Credit results showed primarily seasonal deterioration | | |
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| | • Originations totaled $2.38 billion for the quarter | | |
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| | • FY08 earnings guidance updated | | |
FORT WORTH, TEXAS October 24, 2007 – AMERICREDIT CORP. (NYSE: ACF) today announced net income of $62 million, or $0.49 per share, for its fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2007. AmeriCredit reported net income of $74 million, or $0.54 per share, for the same period a year earlier. Operating results include Long Beach Acceptance Corp. since its acquisition on January 1, 2007.
Automobile loan purchases increased to $2.38 billion for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008, compared to $1.68 billion for the same quarter last fiscal year. Managed receivables totaled $16.40 billion at September 30, 2007, compared to $12.33 billion at September 30, 2006.
Annualized net charge-offs were 5.4% of average managed receivables for both the September 2007 and September 2006 quarters.
Managed receivables 31-to-60 days delinquent were 5.5% of the portfolio at September 30, 2007, compared to 6.0% at September 30, 2006. Accounts more than 60 days delinquent were 2.6% of the portfolio compared to 2.5% a year ago.
“While we saw normal seasonal credit deterioration during the September quarter, we also experienced weaker than expected results primarily from loans originated in 2006. As a result of this underperformance and a potentially softer economy in the near term, we have boosted the provision for loan losses for the quarter, which reduced our net income,” said AmeriCredit President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Berce.
During the quarter, the Company repurchased $128 million of its common stock and has $172 million remaining under its board- approved stock repurchase plan. Shareholders’ equity was $2.01 billion at September 30, 2007, resulting in a book value of $17.61 per share and tangible book value of $15.78 per share.
“From a funding perspective, we were pleased with our execution in the capital markets. We have completed $3.5 billion in securitization transactions and obtained $2.0 billion in warehouse funding commitments since July 1, 2007. Our liquidity position remains solid with over $637 million in unrestricted cash at September 30, 2007,” said Chief Financial Officer Chris Choate.
Regulation FD
Pursuant to Regulation FD, the Company provides its expectations regarding future business trends to the public via a press release or 8-K filing. The Company anticipates some risks and uncertainties with its business.
The following net income and earnings per share forecasts and the related assumptions have been updated from guidance provided on August 8, 2007, to reflect changes in the Company’s current business outlook and the impact of stock repurchased through September 30, 2007.
Net income and EPS forecasts
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| | Revised Fiscal year ending June 30, 2008 | | Previous Fiscal year ending June 30, 2008 |
Net income ($ millions) | | $ | 295 - $320 | | $ | 320 - $350 |
Earnings per share | | $ | 2.30 - $2.50 | | $ | 2.50 - $2.75 |
The forecasts for fiscal year 2008 incorporate, but are not limited to, the following assumptions:
| • | | New loan origination volume of $9.0 to $9.5 billion; |
| • | | Net interest margin of 10.5% to 11.0% of average receivables; |
| • | | Operating expenses excluding leased vehicles depreciation of 2.5% to 2.7% of the portfolio; |
| • | | Credit losses of between 4.5% and 5.0%; and |
| • | | Provision for loan losses as a percent of average receivables of between 5.0% and 5.5%. |
These forecasts do not include any future share repurchase activity.
AmeriCredit will host a conference call for analysts and investors today at 5:30 P.M. Eastern Time. For a live Internet broadcast of this conference call, please go to the Company’s Web site to register, download and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available shortly after the call.
About AmeriCredit
AmeriCredit Corp. is a leading independent automobile finance company that provides financing solutions indirectly through auto dealers and directly to consumers in the United States and Canada. AmeriCredit has over one million customers and more than $16 billion in managed auto receivables. The Company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. For more information, visit www.americredit.com.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release include forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings and reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission including the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2007. Such risks include – but are not limited to – variable economic conditions, adverse portfolio performance, volatile wholesale vehicle values, reliance on warehouse financing and capital markets, the ability to continue to securitize its loan portfolio, the continued availability of credit enhancement for its securitization transactions on acceptable terms, fluctuating interest rates, increased competition, regulatory changes, the high degree of risk associated with subprime borrowers, acquisition integration and exposure to litigation. These forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of the Company’s management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to Company management. Actual events or results may differ materially.
AmeriCredit Corp.
Consolidated Income Statements
(Unaudited, Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
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| | Three Months Ended September 30, |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 |
Revenue: | | | | | | | |
Finance charge income | | $ | 611,858 | | | $ | 484,357 |
Servicing income | | | 376 | | | | 7,459 |
Other income | | | 40,440 | | | | 31,805 |
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| | | 652,674 | | | | 523,621 |
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Costs and expenses: | | | | | | | |
Operating expenses | | | 104,965 | | | | 88,288 |
Leased vehicles depreciation | | | 5,585 | | | | — |
Provision for loan losses | | | 244,645 | | | | 173,905 |
Interest expense | | | 211,261 | | | | 143,471 |
Restructuring charges | | | (130 | ) | | | 309 |
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| | | 566,326 | | | | 405,973 |
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Income before income taxes | | | 86,348 | | | | 117,648 |
Income tax provision | | | 24,529 | | | | 43,412 |
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Net income | | $ | 61,819 | | | $ | 74,236 |
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Earnings per share: | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 0.53 | | | $ | 0.59 |
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Diluted | | $ | 0.49 | | | $ | 0.54 |
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Weighted average shares | | | 115,550,318 | | | | 125,278,738 |
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Weighted average shares and assumed incremental shares | | | 128,111,826 | | | | 139,718,283 |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, Dollars in Thousands)
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| | September 30, 2007 | | June 30, 2007 | | September 30, 2006 |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 637,070 | | $ | 910,304 | | $ | 840,767 |
Finance receivables, net | | | 15,532,786 | | | 15,102,370 | | | 11,520,531 |
Restricted cash – securitization notes payable | | | 994,813 | | | 1,014,353 | | | 1,350,602 |
Restricted cash – credit facilities | | | 374,378 | | | 166,884 | | | 759,411 |
Credit enhancement assets | | | 5,833 | | | 5,919 | | | 24,075 |
Property and equipment, net | | | 58,717 | | | 58,572 | | | 55,509 |
Leased vehicles, net | | | 169,701 | | | 33,968 | | | — |
Deferred income taxes | | | 239,812 | | | 151,704 | | | 95,625 |
Goodwill | | | 209,417 | | | 208,435 | | | 8,914 |
Other assets | | | 205,696 | | | 158,511 | | | 243,481 |
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Total assets | | $ | 18,428,223 | | $ | 17,811,020 | | $ | 14,898,915 |
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Credit facilities | | $ | 2,212,780 | | $ | 2,541,702 | | $ | 1,971,095 |
Securitization notes payable | | | 12,881,613 | | | 11,939,447 | | | 10,081,115 |
Senior notes | | | 200,000 | | | 200,000 | | | — |
Convertible debt | | | 750,000 | | | 750,000 | | | 750,000 |
Funding payable | | | 70,438 | | | 87,474 | | | 196,089 |
Accrued taxes and expenses | | | 265,435 | | | 199,059 | | | 166,506 |
Other liabilities | | | 37,564 | | | 18,188 | | | 10,964 |
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Total liabilities | | | 16,417,830 | | | 15,735,870 | | | 13,175,769 |
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Shareholders’ equity | | | 2,010,393 | | | 2,075,150 | | | 1,723,146 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | $ | 18,428,223 | | $ | 17,811,020 | | $ | 14,898,915 |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, Dollars in Thousands)
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| | Three Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 61,819 | | | $ | 74,236 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 16,955 | | | | 6,078 | |
Accretion and amortization of fees | | | 4,688 | | | | (7,487 | ) |
Provision for loan losses | | | 244,645 | | | | 173,905 | |
Deferred income taxes | | | 24,529 | | | | 43,412 | |
Stock-based compensation expense | | | 7,032 | | | | 3,886 | |
Other | | | 438 | | | | (3,343 | ) |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Other assets | | | (39,057 | ) | | | (35,822 | ) |
Accrued taxes and expenses | | | (40,810 | ) | | | (38,528 | ) |
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Net cash provided by operating activities | | | 280,239 | | | | 216,337 | |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of receivables | | | (2,290,411 | ) | | | (1,790,828 | ) |
Principal collections and recoveries on receivables | | | 1,585,813 | | | | 1,331,107 | |
Distributions from gain on sale Trusts | | | 173 | | | | 76,017 | |
Net purchases of property and equipment | | | (2,877 | ) | | | (1,064 | ) |
Net purchases of leased vehicles | | | (131,713 | ) | | | — | |
Net change in restricted cash and other | | | (196,244 | ) | | | (1,104,797 | ) |
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Net cash used by investing activities | | | (1,035,259 | ) | | | (1,489,565 | ) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Net change in credit facilities | | | (333,457 | ) | | | (135,187 | ) |
Net change in securitization notes payable | | | 940,327 | | | | 1,561,410 | |
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt | | | — | | | | 497,376 | |
Repurchase of common stock | | | (127,901 | ) | | | (323,964 | ) |
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | | | 10,199 | | | | 14,020 | |
Other net changes | | | (9,064 | ) | | | (12,799 | ) |
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Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 480,104 | | | | 1,600,856 | |
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | | | (274,916 | ) | | | 327,628 | |
Effect of Canadian exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | | | 1,682 | | | | (101 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | | 910,304 | | | | 513,240 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 637,070 | | | $ | 840,767 | |
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Other Financial Data
(Unaudited, Dollars in Thousands)
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| | Three Months Ended September 30, | | | | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | |
Origination volume | | $ | 2,381,217 | | | $ | 1,683,969 | | |
Loans securitized | | | 2,688,182 | | | | 2,373,941 | | |
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Average on-book receivables | | $ | 16,188,641 | | | $ | 11,953,970 | | |
Average gain on sale receivables | | | 21,810 | | | | 304,795 | | |
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Average managed receivables | | $ | 16,210,451 | | | $ | 12,258,765 | | |
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| | September 30, 2007 | | | June 30, 2007 | | | September 30, 2006 | |
On-book receivables | | $ | 16,377,528 | | | $ | 15,922,458 | | | $ | 12,218,713 | |
Gain on sale receivables | | | 19,844 | | | | 24,091 | | | | 107,314 | |
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Managed receivables | | $ | 16,397,372 | | | $ | 15,946,549 | | | $ | 12,326,027 | |
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| | Three Months Ended September 30, | | | | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | |
Operating expenses | | $ | 104,965 | | | $ | 88,288 | | |
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Annualized operating expenses as a percent of average managed receivables | | | 2.6 | % | | | 2.9 | % | |
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Tax rate | | | 28.4 | % | | | 36.9 | % | |
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| | September 30, 2007 | | | June 30, 2007 | | | September 30, 2006 | |
Loan delinquency: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
On-book: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(% of ending on-book receivables) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
31 - 60 days | | | 5.5 | % | | | 4.7 | % | | | 6.0 | % |
Greater than 60 days | | | 2.6 | | | | 2.1 | | | | 2.5 | |
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Total | | | 8.1 | % | | | 6.8 | % | | | 8.5 | % |
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Managed portfolio: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(% of ending managed receivables) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
31- 60 days | | | 5.5 | % | | | 4.7 | % | | | 6.0 | % |
Greater than 60 days | | | 2.6 | | | | 2.1 | | | | 2.5 | |
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Total | | | 8.1 | % | | | 6.8 | % | | | 8.5 | % |
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| | Three Months Ended September 30, | | | | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | |
Contracts receiving a payment deferral as an average quarterly percentage of average receivables outstanding: | | | | | | | | | |
On-book (% of average on-book receivables) | | | 6.0 | % | | | 6.3 | % | |
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Managed portfolio (% of average managed receivables) | | | 6.0 | % | | | 6.3 | % | |
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| | Three Months Ended September 30, | | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | |
Net charge-offs: | | | | | | | | | |
On-book | | $ | 219,991 | | | $ | 161,864 | | |
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Managed portfolio: | | $ | 220,013 | | | $ | 166,396 | | |
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Annualized net charge-offs as a percent of average receivables: | | | | | | | | | |
On-book | | | 5.4 | % | | | 5.4 | % | |
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Managed portfolio: | | | 5.4 | % | | | 5.4 | % | |
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Annualized net recoveries as a percent of gross repossession charge-offs: | | | | | | | | | |
On-book | | | 48.8 | % | | | 48.8 | % | |
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Managed portfolio: | | | 48.8 | % | | | 48.6 | % | |
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| | September 30, 2007 | | | June 30, 2007 | | | September 30, 2006 | |
On-book receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Principal | | $ | 16,377,528 | | | $ | 15,922,458 | | | $ | 12,218,713 | |
Allowance for loan losses and nonaccretable acquisition fees | | | (844,742 | ) | | | (820,088 | ) | | | (698,182 | ) |
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| | $ | 15,532,786 | | | $ | 15,102,370 | | | $ | 11,520,531 | |
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Allowance as a percentage of on-book receivables | | | 5.2 | % | | | 5.2 | % | | | 5.7 | % |
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The Company’s net margin as reflected on the consolidated statements of income is as follows:
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| | Three Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
Finance charge income | | $ | 611,858 | | | $ | 484,357 | |
Other income | | | 40,440 | | | | 31,805 | |
Interest expense | | | (211,261 | ) | | | (143,471 | ) |
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Net margin | | $ | 441,037 | | | $ | 372,691 | |
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| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
Finance charge income | | | 15.0 | % | | | 16.1 | % |
Other income | | | 1.0 | | | | 1.1 | |
Interest expense | | | (5.2 | ) | | | (4.8 | ) |
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Annualized net margin as a percent of average on-book receivables | | | 10.8 | % | | | 12.4 | % |
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The following table provides additional information for comparative purposes related to the Company’s acquisition of Long Beach Acceptance Corp. (“LBAC”) on January 1, 2007:
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| | Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 | |
| | Total Company Excluding LBAC | | | Total | |
Origination volume | | $ | 2,108,982 | | | $ | 2,381,217 | |
Average managed receivables | | $ | 14,140,562 | | | $ | 16,210,451 | |
Net charge-offs | | $ | 203,377 | | | $ | 220,013 | |
Annualized net charge-offs as a percent of average receivables | | | 5.7 | % | | | 5.4 | % |
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Contracts receiving a payment deferral as an average quarterly percentage of average receivables outstanding | | | 6.5 | % | | | 6.0 | % |
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Net margin | | $ | 408,451 | | | $ | 441,037 | |
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Annualized net margin as a percent of average on-book receivables | | | 11.5 | % | | | 10.8 | % |
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| | September 30, 2007 | |
| | Total Company Excluding LBAC | | | Total | |
Managed receivables | | $ | 14,302,421 | | | $ | 16,397,372 | |
Loan delinquency: | | | | | | | | |
(% of ending managed receivables) | | | | | | | | |
31 - 60 days | | | 6.0 | % | | | 5.5 | % |
Greater than 60 days | | | 2.8 | | | | 2.6 | |
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Total | | | 8.8 | % | | | 8.1 | % |
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Allowance as a percentage of on-book receivables | | | 5.5 | % | | | 5.2 | % |
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Contact:
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