================================================================================ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 Form 10-K/A ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 COMMISSION FILE NO.: 0-22910 ---------------------------- TFC ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 54-1306895 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.) incorporation or organization) 5425 Robin Hood Road Suite 101B Norfolk, Virginia 23513 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (757) 858-1400 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, $ .01 par value per share 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 [X] No [_] The aggregate market value of voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of March 15, 2002 was approximately $15,210,895 based on the average of the high and low prices of the registrants Common Stock on the NASDAQ Stock Market on such date. The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's Common Stock as of March 15,2002 was 11,534,890. Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K 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. [X] ================================================================================ TFC ENTERPRISES, INC. 2001 FORM 10-K/A TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I.......................................................................... Item 1. Business............................................................. Item 2. Properties........................................................... Item 3. Legal Proceedings.................................................... Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.................. PART II Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.............................................................. Item 6. Selected Financial Data.............................................. Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations............................................ Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk........... Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.......................... PART III........................................................................ Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant; Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance Item 11. Executive Compensation............................................... Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management....... Item 13. Certain Relationship and Related Transactions........................ PART IV......................................................................... Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K..... PART I This report contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the safe harbor created by such acts. Any statements contained in this Report that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, the words "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "seeks" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The important factors discussed in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Market Risk Disclosure and Risk Factors," among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements made in this report and those presented elsewhere by management from time to time. Please refer to the cautionary statement that appears at the beginning of "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" ITEM 1. BUSINESS - ---------------- The Company We began operations in 1977 in Alexandria, Virginia, with the founding of The Finance Company by Robert S. Raley, Jr., our current Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Raley has spent his entire 42-year career exclusively within the consumer finance industry. We now conduct consumer finance operations primarily through two wholly owned subsidiaries, The Finance Company and First Community Finance, Inc. Through The Finance Company, we purchase and service retail installment sales contracts originated by automobile and motorcycle dealers in the sale of vehicles, consisting of new and used automobiles, vans, light trucks, and motorcycles on an individual basis. Retail installment sales contracts are acquired on an individual basis after we have reviewed and approved the vehicle purchaser's credit application. The primary focus of our business is retail installment sales contracts originated by dealers with consumers who are United States enlisted military personnel, in the E-1 through E-4 pay grades and non-military consumers who do not have access to traditional sources of credit. To achieve an acceptable rate of return and provide for credit risks, contracts are purchased from dealers at a discount to the remaining principal balance. Most of the discount is held in a nonrefundable reserve against which credit losses are first applied. We are based in Norfolk, Virginia, with nine Contract Production Offices and three full service branches throughout the United States. To maximize our results in 2001, we focused our efforts on our core businesses, automobile retail installment sales contract at The Finance Company and Direct Consumer Loans at First Community Finance. In order to maintain this focus and maximize our strongest business lines, we have phased out as of March 2001 other business lines such as Bulk Acquisitions from "Buy Here Pay Here" automobile dealers. Our purchases provide us with the ability to direct the credit underwriting process at the initiation of the retail installment sales contract. Participating dealers benefit by having a source of financing for a group of customers who typically find financing difficult to obtain. This financing allows a dealer to increase the number of vehicles sold and improves dealer profitability. Consumers also benefit because the financing we provide enables them to purchase a vehicle they otherwise might not be able to buy. We utilize a network of nine strategically located contract production offices and three full service branches to underwrite and purchase contracts from participating dealers. As of December 31, 2001, $227.8 million, or 82%, of our gross contract receivables represented point-of-sale purchases, compared to $202.5 million, or 68%, at December 31, 2000 and $175.6 million, or 68%, at December 31, 1999. In the bulk purchase business, we had emphasized acquisitions of portfolios of seasoned retail installment sales contracts. These contracts normally had a payment history of at least three months. While the typical bulk purchase was approximately $250,000, we had, at times, purchased portfolios totaling more than $12 million. As of December 31, 2001, $20.3 million, or 7% of our gross contract receivables was attributable to bulk purchases, compared to $64.5 million, or 22%, at December 31, 2000, and $60.9 million, or 24% at December 31, 1999. Although we underwrite and purchase contracts through the various contract production offices, the responsibility for servicing the military accounts is centralized at our service center located in Norfolk, Virginia. Servicing of non-military accounts, purchased by the full service branches, is performed by each branch. Through First Community Finance, which is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, we originate and service small consumer loans and purchase and service retail installment sales contracts. First Community Finance began 3 operations in the first quarter of 1995 with the opening of two branches in Richmond, Virginia. As of December 31, 2001, it had twenty branches in Virginia and North Carolina. As of December 31, 2001, $28.6 million, or 10%, of the Company's gross contract receivables was attributable to First Community Finance, compared to $26.9 million, or 9%, at December 31, 2000 and $20.9 million, or 8% at December 31, 1999. TFC Enterprises, Inc. was incorporated under the laws of Delaware. Our principal executive and administrative offices are located at 5425 Robin Hood Road, Suite 101B, Norfolk, Virginia 23513, and our telephone number is (757) 858-1400. In this report, when we refer to "TFC Enterprises," "the Company," "TFCE," "we" or "us" or make similar references, we mean TFC Enterprises, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Industry Overview Commercial banks and captive finance companies of major automobile manufacturers tend to dominate most segments of the automotive finance industry. Although consumer credit risk classifications are not standardized, institutions generally concentrate on consumers that could be characterized as being "low-risk" or "medium-risk" from a credit perspective. Our target market involves consumers that are characterized as being "high-risk" from a credit perspective. The direct consumer loan industry established in the early 1900's has traditionally been serviced by major national companies, smaller regional companies and small local independent companies. Over the last 10-15 years many of the major national companies have retreated from or reduced their involvement in this market. In 2001 and continuing in 2002, our management has directed TFC Enterprises toward those sectors of the market in which management believes pricing more closely reflects inherent risk. Areas of focus include the automobile retail installment sales contract business and direct consumer loans, all of which involve consumers whom have limited access to traditional sources of credit. AUTOMOBILE FINANCE OPERATIONS (THE FINANCE COMPANY) Dealer Selection and Program Through its marketing efforts, The Finance Company has established relationships with automobile dealers that originate retail installment sales contracts which are then purchased by The Finance Company, through individual purchases. We have relationships with both franchised automobile dealerships and independent used car dealers that are not affiliated with us. To achieve an acceptable rate of return and provide for credit risks, we purchase contracts from dealers at a discount to the remaining principal balance. In automobile retail installment sales contract purchases, the discount is the difference between the purchase price we pay the dealer and the amount financed, net of the cost of ancillary products such as warranty, other loss protection products and physical damage insurance The amount of the discount at which contracts are purchased reflects, among other things, term and credit risk. We purchase contracts in accordance with applicable underwriting criteria and pursuant to a Master Dealer Agreement, in the case of automobile retail installment sales contract purchases, or an Asset Purchase Agreement, in the case of the bulk purchases. We believe that our dealer programs substantially benefit dealers. The programs provide a source of financing for a group of customers which typically finds financing difficult to obtain. Accordingly, dealers are able to sell more vehicles and improve their profitability. In addition, we provide the following services to dealers: (1) documentation designed to conform to applicable federal and state laws; (2) timely response to credit applications; (3) timely payment for approved installment contracts; and (4) access to a range of ancillary products. Sales and Marketing We market to both franchised automobile dealerships and independent used car dealers. Prospective dealers are contacted initially by our national marketing by phone and by personal visits to dealer facilities by appropriate personnel. In addition, we establish relationships with dealers through referrals from existing dealers and 4 independent marketing contractors. We also distribute marketing brochures and run advertisements in trade journals and other industry publications directed to dealers. Further, we participate at automobile dealers association meetings and conventions. Competition There are numerous providers of financing for the purchase of used vehicles. These financing sources include banks, savings and loan associations, consumer finance companies, credit unions and financing divisions of automobile manufacturers or automobile retailers. Many of these providers of vehicle financing have significantly greater resources than The Finance Company and have relationships with established dealer networks. We have focused on a segment of the market comprised of consumers who typically do not meet the more stringent credit requirements of the traditional sources of consumer financing. As a result, the borrowing needs of these less credit-worthy consumers have historically not been consistently addressed by traditional financing sources. If, however, the other providers of consumer financing were to assert a significantly greater effort to penetrate our targeted market segment, given their financial strength, The Finance Company could be materially and adversely affected by the increased competition. Automobile Retail Installment Sales Contract Purchase Program The Finance Company establishes relationships with dealers who meet its financial, organizational and compliance criteria. We currently make purchases from dealers in approximately 30 states. The Finance Company purchases contracts pursuant to a Master Dealer Agreement. Upon entering into a Master Dealer Agreement, we provide the dealer with necessary documentation for originating retail installment sales contracts and training its personnel in the use of our documentation. The Master Dealer Agreement contains representations and warranties by the dealer to The Finance Company on certain matters, including the security interest in the vehicle. It also sets forth the general terms upon which retail installment contracts will be purchased by us. The agreements are nonexclusive and do not obligate a dealer to sell, or The Finance Company to purchase, any particular contract or volume of contracts. The Master Dealer Agreement may be terminated at any time by us or by the dealer (without, however, affecting either party's obligations in respect of contracts purchased prior to termination). Typically, a dealer will submit a customer's credit application to more than one financing source for review. Under our program, a dealer is required to provide us with a completed credit application that lists the applicant's liabilities, income, credit and employment history, and other personal information bearing on the decision to extend credit. The information from the application is then entered into our automated application processing system and an initial screening is performed to determine whether the applicant satisfied our threshold credit criteria. If a credit investigation is warranted, the system will then automatically contact the credit bureau, include the information obtained in the applicant's electronic file and identify any characteristics of the applicant that are outside the parameters of our credit guidelines. The application and collected information are then analyzed by one of our credit analysts. The credit analyst's primary concern is the ability and likelihood of the applicant to make regular monthly payments. Secondarily, the analyst considers the value of the collateral securing the loan. A credit analyst evaluates the applicant's personal cash flow requirements and ability to make regular payments. The credit analyst also considers other factors, including the size of the monthly payment in relation to the applicant's monthly income and other monthly payment obligations, as well as the amount of money to be financed in relation to the purchase price and value of the vehicle. We determine collateral value based upon the NADA's Guides on Retail and Wholesale Values and the Kelley Blue Book. 5 In addition to our standard underwriting investigation procedures, for a military customer we require an employment letter which is a document from the applicant's military command that details pay grade, enlistment date, time left in the service, recent advancements or demotions, and any disciplinary action. Contracts generally will not be purchased if the applicant has had a reduction in rank or has had any serious disciplinary action while in the service. The applicant's time left in service is used to determine the maximum term of the loan. The maximum loan and payment amounts are established by an applicant's pay grade. Every applicant in a particular pay grade earns the same salary. Pay grades E-3's and below are generally limited to a maximum loan amount of $8,000, while the maximum loan amount for E-4's and above is generally $12,000. A budget margin is also calculated for each applicant and the margin generally cannot exceed preset limits for specific pay grades. Upon completion of the credit application review, a credit analyst will decide whether to approve the financing as submitted, decline the financing or conditionally approve the financing. Applicants with characteristics outside the parameters of the credit guidelines require the approval of a senior credit analyst or above. Conditional approval of the financing may involve amending the proposed terms of the contract to enable an applicant to qualify under our guidelines. Typical matters which might require amendment include requiring a co-signer, changing the length of the term of payment, requiring a greater down payment, substantiating certain additional credit information and requiring proof of resolution of certain credit deficiencies as noted on the customer's credit bureau reports. Approved, declined or conditional purchase decisions are promptly communicated to the dealer. Prior to our funding an approved purchase, another credit staff member completes a checklist which verifies that all required documentation has been obtained and is accurate. Typically, retail installment contracts are purchased by and assigned to The Finance Company at a price that reflects a discount from the amount financed. Most of the discount is held in a non-refundable reserve against which credit losses are first applied. Dealers are generally advanced 75 to 80% of the amount financed (less ancillary products) for their military customers with good credit and 90 to 95% for non-military customers. The assigning dealer makes certain warranties as to the validity of the contract and compliance with certain laws. Also, the dealer generally agrees to indemnify us for any claim, defense or set-off against the dealer that may be asserted against us by reason of the assignment. At the time of purchase, we require either physical damage insurance or a combination of GAP protection and total loss coverage on all automobiles covered by the retail installment sales contracts that we purchase. To the extent that material terms of a contract prove to be inaccurate, we generally have the right under the Master Dealer Agreement to require the dealer to repurchase the contract. Bulk Purchase Program Many dealers finance automobile sales through the use of their own funds. Prior to March 2001, The Finance Company made bulk purchases of portfolios of seasoned retail installment contracts from self-financing dealers in approximately 30 states. We considered only those dealers who generated sufficient business volume, employed satisfactory credit approval procedures, and adequately monitored and reported loan performance data. Bulk purchases are governed by an Asset Purchase Agreement which requires the seller to make representations and warranties to us regarding each contract purchased and the security interests in the related vehicles. In a bulk purchase we did not have the opportunity to verify the information relating to a retail installment contract before its purchase by the dealer. Bulk purchases were made after the origination of the retail installment contract. Generally, if a representation or warranty by the dealer is breached in a bulk purchase transaction, we can require the dealer to repurchase the applicable contract. In many cases, a special reserve or holdback is established, against which these contracts can be charged. Before entering into a bulk purchase relationship with a dealer, we obtained information to ensure the dealer's compliance with licensure, bonding and organizational requirements. We then performed extensive due diligence procedures to determine whether to conduct business with the particular dealer. Generally, The Finance Company purchased only the portion of a seller's portfolio that met or exceeded its underwriting guidelines. Upon receipt of the installment sales contracts, they were immediately reviewed for thoroughness and accuracy. The residency and work history profile of the dealership's customers was also reviewed, and, prior to purchase, this information on a significant portion of accounts to be purchased is confirmed. Generally 30 days after completing a Bulk Purchase, we confirmed by telephone with the purchasers of the motor vehicles the 6 various terms of a majority of the contracts underlying each bulk purchase. To the extent that material terms of any contract prove to be inaccurate, we generally have the right under the Asset Purchase Agreement to require the dealer to repurchase the contract. Contract Duration Contracts in The Finance Company's point-of-sale portfolio have an initial duration normally ranging from 18 to 60 months, with an average original maturity of approximately 46 months. Bulk purchase contracts generally had an average remaining maturity of 18 to 24 months at the time of purchase. Contract Purchase Volume 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- (dollars in thousands) Gross Contracts purchased or originated: Point-of-sale $171,776 $150,895 $130,786 $142,221 $ 85,311 Bulk 13,651 75,445 71,228 54,929 70,520 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total $185,427 $226,340 $202,014 $197,150 $155,831 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Number of contracts purchased or originated: Point-of-sale 12,108 10,995 10,499 11,478 7,411 Bulk 2,304 10,640 12,905 11,711 14,157 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total 14,412 21,635 23,404 23,189 21,568 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Average size of contract: (in dollars): Point-of-sale $ 14,187 $ 13,724 $ 12,457 $ 12,391 $ 11,511 Bulk $ 5,925 $ 7,091 $ 5,519 $ 4,690 $ 4,981 Weighted average $ 13,617 $ 10,462 $ 8,632 $ 8,502 $ 7,228 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== The Finance Company's contract purchase volume is discussed more fully in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Item 7 below. Ancillary Products The Finance Company offers through its dealers warranty and other loss protection products as allowed by the state. These products are provided and underwritten by third-party vendors. Accordingly, liabilities under the ancillary products are not our obligation. We offer these products to dealers so that they, in turn, may provide vehicle purchasers a more complete line of products and services. By offering these products, we are able to generate supplementary revenue without incurring significant additional expenses. During 2001, 2000 and 1999, The Finance Company generated gross revenues of approximately $0.4 million, $0.2 million, and $0.4 million, respectively, from the sale of ancillary products through its dealers. 7 Collections The Finance Company receives payments on purchased contracts through a number of different means, including electronic transfer, personal check, payroll check endorsed to it, government check (such as Social Security, disability or income tax refund check that is endorsed to it), cashier's check, traveler's check, money order, Western Union Quick Collect Check, bank wire transfer and cash. We monitor payments to maintain each customer's current address and banking data. In certain instances, a customer will make a payment at one of our contract production offices, auto center branch or our service center. Our underwriting guidelines dictate that United States military enlisted personnel must, prior to their origination of a contract with a dealer, execute an authorized allotment form. The form provides for the automatic electronic transfer of monthly payments to The Finance Company. The process is managed by a third-party data processor, Military Assistance Corporation. Salary allotments are effected monthly by the respective military branch's disbursement center. On the first day of each month immediately following a month in which allotments are effected, the amount of such allotment is deposited into a transaction account at Fort Knox National Bank established by Military Assistance Corporation in the name of the obligor. The salary allotment is immediately transferred by Military Assistance Corporation first, from the obligor's account to a Military Assistance Corporation custodial account at Fort Knox - National Bank, and, second, to the collection account. The allotment system enables United States military personnel to effect timely payment of their obligations without regard to reassignment or temporary relocation characteristic of United States military enlisted personnel. Although it is our policy to require United States military enlisted personnel to initially authorize the allotment of their respective monthly payments to The Finance Company, the allotments may be withdrawn. The mere withdrawal of an allotment authorization does not constitute an event of default under a contract, but it could make it more difficult to effect collections on our delinquent related receivables. Monitoring the payment history of accounts and implementing appropriate remedial action is the responsibility of our Collections Department within the service center and the auto center branches. At year-end 2001, a total of 88 employees, or 42% of The Finance Company's total full-time equivalent employees, worked in Collections. One of the primary responsibilities of the Collections is to monitor customer accounts that are delinquent in payment. Collections Department personnel work with customers to resolve payment problems and bring accounts to current status at the earliest possible stage of delinquency. Collections Department employees are compensated, in part, through bonuses tied to their monthly collection performance. When calling a customer with a delinquent account, Collections Department personnel utilize The Finance Company's Collections Training Manual. Developed by us, the manual specifies the procedures to follow in different circumstances in order to maximize the effectiveness of the call. The specific action our employees take on a delinquent account will depend on the customer's particular circumstances as well as the past payment history of the account. However, in all cases, our primary focus is resolving the problem causing the delinquency, arranging a modified payment plan, or working out a settlement agreement. Each Department employee is responsible for keeping records of all collections activity carried out on each account and for following up on "callback" and "broken promise" dates as appropriate. In addition, Collections personnel are responsible for following up as necessary on bankruptcies and requesting repossession and legal action. When we have difficulty locating a customer, Collections personnel attempt to find the individual through skip tracing, which utilizes various sources of available information about a customer. Military personnel have almost no ability to become a "skip" as long as they remain in the military. In the event of transfer, they can be located through the military locator service, which provides current duty station addresses and phone numbers. All communications with and efforts to locate the customer are reflected in our data files. In certain situations, we will repossess a vehicle. If a deficiency exists after we repossess and sell a vehicle, we may take action to obtain a judgment and garnishee a customer's wages and assets. From an accounting perspective, repossessed assets are carried at the lower of the unpaid loan balance or anticipated liquidation proceeds. 8 We generally charge off accounts at the end of the month in which they become 180 days past due based on the contract. Additionally, in the month that a repossession occurs, the carrying value of the repossessed asset is reduced through charge-off to the lower of the unpaid contract balance or anticipated liquidation proceeds. Once an account is charged off, it is transferred to the Recovery Unit, a separate group of collectors who continue collection activities. The collection activities undertaken by the Recovery Unit are similar in many respects to those of the Collections personnel. Customers are called as required and attempts are made to set up repayment plans or work out settlement agreements as appropriate to a customer's circumstances. Each Recovery Unit employee is responsible for keeping records of all collections activity carried out on Recovery Unit accounts and for following up on callback and broken promise dates as appropriate. The Recovery Unit is also responsible for following up as necessary on bankruptcies and requesting repossession and legal action. The Finance Company's charge-off and delinquency experience is discussed more fully in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in Item 7 below. CONSUMER FINANCE OPERATIONS (First Community Finance, Inc.) Consumer Loan Program In its Consumer Loan Program, First Community Finance, Inc. originates direct loans through a network of branch offices. We obtain loans through print media, customer referrals, renewals and other sources. We receive applications primarily from the consumer directly, either by telephone or in person at one of our branches. Once an application has been received, we perform a background investigation on the applicant, which includes such things as employment and income verification, residence verification, direct references from other creditors and review of credit bureau files. This information is reviewed by a branch manager or assistant manager to determine creditworthiness. If the applicant is approved, the applicant would visit the appropriate branch to execute necessary documents and receive funding. Loan Origination Most Consumer Loan Program contracts have an initial duration of 36 months or less. The following table sets forth First Community Finance's loan volume, as well as the number and average size of its loans, for the periods indicated. First Community Finance commenced operations in 1995. 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Loans originated (in thousands) $38,841 $37,359 $28,143 $21,391 $16,023 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= Number of loans originated 18,940 19,563 14,679 11,864 7,093 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= Average size of loan $ 2,051 $ 1,910 $ 1,917 $ 1,803 $ 2,259 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= First Community Finance's loan volume is discussed more fully in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in Item 7 below. Ancillary Products In connection with its consumer loan business, First Community Finance offers its customers credit life, credit accident and health insurance and property insurance. Third party vendors provide and underwrite these products. 9 Accordingly, liabilities under the ancillary products are not our obligations. The products protect the customer and provide supplementary revenue to us. During 2001, 2000, and 1999, First Community Finance generated gross revenues of approximately $0.4 million, $0.3 million, and $0.3 million respectively from the sale of ancillary products. Collections First Community Finance receives payments on consumer loans primarily through the mail or by in-person payment at the appropriate branch. Each branch monitors payments to maintain current information regarding each customer's current address and banking data. Branch personnel, at times, will make a collection through a field visit to the customer. The branch is responsible for monitoring the payment history of the accounts and implementing appropriate remedial action. One of the primary responsibilities of a branch is to monitor customer accounts that are delinquent in payment. Branch personnel work with customers to resolve payment problems and bring accounts to current status at the earliest possible stage of delinquency. Specific action on a delinquent account will depend on the customer's particular circumstances as well as the past payment history of the account. However, in all cases the primary focus is resolving the problem causing the delinquency, arranging a modified payment plan or working out a settlement. At times, branch personnel meet with the customers in the field or at the branch. When First Community Finance has difficulty locating a customer, collections personnel will attempt to find the individual by utilizing various sources of information to which it has access. All communications with and efforts to locate the customer are reflected in our data files. Accounts are generally charged off at the end of the month in which they become 180 days contractually past due. Based on the contract, we continue collection activities even after charge off. Branch personnel call customers regularly and attempt to set up repayment plans or work out settlement agreements as appropriate to customer's circumstances. First Community Finance's charge off and delinquency experience is discussed more fully in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in Item 7 below. Competition There are numerous providers of direct loans. These financing sources include banks, savings and loan associations, consumer finance companies and credit unions. Many of these providers have significantly greater resources than First Community Finance. We have focused on a segment of the market comprised of consumers who typically do not meet the more stringent credit requirements of the traditional sources of consumer financing. As a result, the borrowing needs of the less credit-worthy consumer have historically not been consistently addressed by traditional financing sources. If, however, the other providers of consumer financing were to assert a significantly greater effort to penetrate our targeted market segment, given their financial strength, we could be materially and adversely affected by the increased competition. INFORMATION SYSTEMS We process all data relating to our contract receivables and financial reporting through a distributed network of computers. Our computer systems are networked together to provide information to management for analysis as well as automatic posting to the general ledger for financial reporting purposes. The systems provide for complete contract processing from the purchase of the contract, payment to the dealer, posting of payments and all other collection activity from the inception date of the installment contract. Our systems operate on software that has been adapted to the specific manner in which we operate our business. We have invested in technology that enables us to electronically process credit applications. This technology reduces processing time and improves standardization of credit underwriting without significant staff increases. TFC's loan servicing software systems interface with a predictive dialing system designed to enhance collection activity by increasing the number of customer contacts per collector hour. The system dials multiple telephone 10 numbers simultaneously based on parameters defined by the Collections Department. Calls are connected automatically to a collector at the same time the customer's account is displayed on the collector's computer screen. The process permits better control of calling patterns for more effective calling and improved customer contact rates. By eliminating busy signals, no answers and answering machines, the system enables the collector to speak to more customers. The system also reports collection performance by collector for improved supervision and results. First Community Finance uses a computer system designed for the consumer loan industry. Each branch processes all data relating to that branch on a computer within the branch. The system provides for complete contract processing from the closing of the loan, posting of payments and all collection activity. These systems are networked together to provide consolidated management information and automatic posting to our general ledger for financial reporting. We believe that we have sufficient management information systems in place, or in the process of being implemented, to meet our current and near-term future requirements. Regulation Our businesses are subject to regulation and licensing under various federal, state and local statutes and regulations. Certain states where we operate have adopted motor vehicle retail installment sales acts or variations, consumer finance acts and third party debt collections acts. These laws regulate, among other things, the interest rates and terms and conditions of motor vehicle retail installment sales contracts. These state laws also impose restrictions on direct consumer loan transactions, require disclosures in addition to the requirements under federal law and impose specific statutory liabilities upon creditors who fail to comply. Numerous federal and state consumer protection laws and related regulations impose substantive disclosure requirements upon lenders and servicers involved in motor vehicle financing, (affecting The Finance Company) and direct consumer loans, (affecting First Community Finance). Some of the federal laws and regulations include the Truth-in-Lending Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Federal Trade Commission Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the Federal Reserve Board's Regulations B and Z, the Graham-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 and the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act. In addition, the Federal Trade Commission has adopted the holder-in-due-course rule. This rule has the effect of subjecting persons that finance retail installment credit transactions (and certain related lenders and their assignees) to all claims and defenses which the purchaser could assert against the seller of the goods and services. A regulation which applies specifically to the sale of used automobiles is the Federal Trade Commission's rule on Sale of Used Vehicles. It requires all sellers of used vehicles to prepare, complete and display a buyer's guide which explains the warranty coverage for these vehicles. The Federal Trade Commission's Credit Practices Rules impose additional restrictions on sales contract provisions and credit practices. We believe that we are in compliance in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations. Employees At December 31, 2001, we had 276 full-time equivalent employees. No employees are currently covered by collective bargaining agreements. We believe that our employee relations are excellent. 11 Executive Officers of the Company The executive officers of the Company are as follows: Name Age* Position Robert S. Raley, Jr. 64 Chairman of the Board of Directors of TFC Enterprises, The Finance Company and First Community Finance; Chief Executive Officer of TFC Enterprises and The Finance Company; and Executive Vice President of First Community Finance Ronald G. Tray 60 Director, President, and Chief Financial Officer of TFC Enterprises, and President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director of The Finance Company Delma H. Ambrose 42 Senior Vice President and Chief Servicing Officer of The Finance Company G. Kent Brooks 65 President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of First Community Finance Rick S. Lieberman 45 Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of The Finance Company Patricia Piccola 57 Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary of The Finance Company *As of December 31, 2001 Robert S. Raley, Jr. founded The Finance Company in 1977 and has served as Chairman of the Board from that time until April 1990 and again from May 1990 to the present. Additionally, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Finance Company from 1977 to April 1990, from May 1990 to December 1992 and from August 1996 to the present. Mr. Raley has also served as Chairman of the Board of TFC Enterprises since its inception in 1984 until April 1990 and again from May 1990 to the present and as its President and Chief Executive Officer from 1984 until April 1990 and again from May 1990 through 1992 and from August 1996 to the present. Mr. Raley has served as Chairman of the Board and Executive Vice President of FCF since inception in 1995. Mr. Raley initially entered the consumer finance industry in 1959. Ronald G. Tray joined The Finance Company as a Vice President and director for Management Information Systems in 1989. Mr. Tray was appointed Chief Operating Officer and Director of The Finance Company in 1996 and then appointed President in 2000. Mr. Tray was appointed Vice President of TFC Enterprises in 1996 and then appointed President and Director in 2001. Prior to joining The Finance Company, Mr. Tray was employed by MTech Corporation, a data processing service bureau for banks, located in Fairfax, Virginia, for approximately 20 years. He served as President of Mtech's Mid-Atlantic Division for the last 2 1/2 years. Delma H. Ambrose joined The Finance Company in 1989 and has served in several capacities prior to becoming the General Manager of the Norfolk Service Center in 1996. Prior to joining The Finance Company, she was employed by Beneficial Finance Corporation for 11 years. G. Kent Brooks joined First Community Finance in 1994 as President. Prior to that, he was employed by Peoples Finance Corporation, Richmond, Virginia, from 1956 to 1980, the last eight years of which he served as President. From 1980 to 1992, Mr. Brooks served as a Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Provident Financial Corporation, subsequent to its acquisition of Peoples Finance Corporation. From 1992 to 1993, Mr. Brooks was employed by American General Finance, subsequent to its acquisition of Provident Financial Corporation. Mr. Brooks has been a Director of First Community Finance since 1994. 12 Rick S. Lieberman joined The Finance Company in 1989 and has served in several capacities, including Vice President and General Manager of the Norfolk Regional Service Center until 1996 when he assumed his current position. Prior to joining The Finance Company, he was employed by ITT Consumer Financial Corporation for 8 years. Patricia Piccola joined The Finance Company in 1980 through an acquisition of another specialty finance company. During her tenure, Ms. Piccola has been involved in nearly every function of The Finance Company's corporate finance and administrative areas, most recently as Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer. She assumed her current position in 2000. Financial Information About Segments The business segments of TFC Enterprises, Inc. are discussed in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements of TFC Enterprises, Inc., presented in Item 8 below. Item 2. Properties Our principal executive offices, service center and a contract production office, are located in Norfolk, Virginia. The combined facilities consist of approximately 36,000 square feet of space pursuant to a lease expiring in 2006. The Company has eight point-of-sale contract production offices and three auto center branches which, on a combined basis, total approximately 18,700 square feet of space pursuant to leases expiring from March 2002 to November 2005. First Community Finance, Inc.'s 20 offices, on a combined basis, total approximately 23,000 square feet of space pursuant to leases expiring March 2002 to January 2005. We believe that our facilities are adequate for our current and near-term future requirements. Item 3. Legal Proceedings We are a party to several legal actions that are ordinary, routine litigation incidental to our business. We believe that none of those actions, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial position. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders No matters were submitted to a vote of our security holders during the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 2001. 13 PART II Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters Since December 22, 1993, TFC Enterprises, Inc. Common Stock has traded on the Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol "TFCE." Share price information with respect to the Common Stock is set forth in the "Selected Quarterly Data" table included below. As of March 15, 2002, there were approximately 2,088 holders of the Common Stock, including approximately 166 holders of record. TFC Enterprises, Inc. Bylaws have been amended to allow the Board complete discretion in setting the annual meeting. No cash dividends have been paid with respect to the Common Stock since issuance. We have no current plans to pay any cash dividends relating to the Common Stock in the foreseeable future. Any dividends on the Common Stock will be at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend upon our profitability and financial condition, capital requirements, statutory restrictions, requirements of our lenders, future prospects and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors. If any dividends are paid to the holders of Common Stock, all holders will share equally on a per share basis. We have not issued any of our authorized preferred stock. The following table sets forth the quarterly range of high and low sales price per share of the Company's Common Stock for 2000 and 2001 as reported by the NASDAQ Stock Market. 2000 High Low First Quarter $4.12 $2.69 Second Quarter $3.16 $2.00 Third Quarter $2.34 $1.25 Fourth Quarter $1.73 $0.50 2001 High Low First Quarter $1.84 $0.69 Second Quarter $2.25 $0.78 Third Quarter $2.88 $1.60 Fourth Quarter $2.80 $1.18 Item 6. Selected Financial Data The following table contains certain consolidated financial and operating data and is qualified by the more detailed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included elsewhere in this Report. The Consolidated Statements of Income Data as of December 31, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001 for the years then ended were derived from the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto. The Operating Data has been derived from the unaudited internal records of the Company. The consolidated financial data shown below should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included elsewhere in this Report. 14 Five-Year Summary of Selected Financial Data Years ended December 31 (in thousands) 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Statement of Operations Data: Net interest revenue $ 32,360 $ 33,125 $ 34,922 $ 26,133 $ 20,298 Provision for credit losses 1,887 735 466 737 719 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Net interest revenue after provision for credit losses 30,473 32,390 34,456 25,396 19,579 Other revenue 1,943 2,100 1,382 1,062 1,105 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total interest and other revenue 32,416 34,490 35,838 26,458 20,684 Operating expense: Amortization of intangible assets 1,111 1,103 1,091 1,092 1,091 Securitization costs -- -- -- 448 -- Other 22,567 26,277 23,313 20,743 18,886 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total operating expense 23,678 27,380 24,404 22,283 19,977 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Income before income taxes 8,738 7,110 11,434 4,175 707 Provision for income taxes 3,662 3,042 4,947 150 -- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Net income $ 5,076 $ 4,068 $ 6,487 $ 4,025 $ 707 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Net income per common share : Basic $ 0.44 $ 0.36 $ 0.57 $ 0.36 $ 0.06 Diluted $ 0.43 $ 0.34 $ 0.53 $ 0.33 $ 0.06 Balance Sheet Data: Net contract receivables $209,291 $218,594 $182,039 $155,895 $128,503 Total assets 246,786 252,963 208,511 172,597 147,833 Total debt 185,734 197,342 156,683 130,917 109,786 Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Financial Information Forward-looking and Cautionary Statements We caution you that this report and other written and oral information presented by our management from time to time, including but not limited to reports to shareholders, quarterly shareholder letters, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, news releases, discussions with analysts and investor presentations, include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those acts. Among other things, these statements relate to our financial condition, results of operation and business. More specifically, these forward-looking statements address our business strategies, market potential, potential for future point-of-sale and bulk purchases, future financial performance and other matters that reflect management's expectations as of the date the statements are made. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "seeks," and similar expressions which are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon management's knowledge at the time of the statements and assumptions about future events and involve certain risks and uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation: our dependence on our lines of credit; our ability to continue to obtain adequate funding under similar terms to purchase contracts; intense competition within our markets: the fluctuating interest rates associated with our line of credit, our reliance on estimates of future recoveries, based on historical recoveries, from prior and future years charge-offs and the impact of retail installment contract defaults. Please refer to a discussion of these and other factors in this report and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 15 We caution you that the foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by us or on our behalf. You should review this section in conjunction with the five-year Summary of Selected Financial Data included in Item 6 above and the Consolidated Financial Statements of TFC Enterprises, Inc., including the notes thereto included in Item 8 below. General ------- We began operations in 1977 in Alexandria, Virginia, with the founding of The Finance Company by Robert S. Raley, Jr., our current Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Raley has spent his entire 42-year career exclusively within the consumer finance industry. We now conduct consumer finance operations primarily through two wholly owned subsidiaries, The Finance Company and First Community Finance, Inc. Through The Finance Company, we purchase and service retail installment sales contracts originated by automobile and motorcycle dealers in the sale of vehicles, consisting of new and used automobiles, vans, light trucks, and motorcycles on an individual basis. Retail installment sales contracts are acquired on an individual basis after we have reviewed and approved the vehicle purchaser's credit application. The primary focus of our business is retail installment sales contracts originated by dealers with consumers who are United States enlisted military personnel, in the E-1 through E-4 pay grades and non-military consumers who do not have access to traditional sources of credit. To achieve an acceptable rate of return and provide for credit risks, contracts are purchased from dealers at a discount to the remaining principal balance. Most of the discount is held in a nonrefundable reserve against which credit losses are first applied. We are based in Norfolk, Virginia, with nine Contract Production Offices and three full service branches throughout the United States. To maximize our results in 2001, we focused our efforts on our core businesses, automobile retail installment sales contract at The Finance Company and Direct Consumer Loans at First Community Finance. In order to maintain this focus and maximize our strongest business lines, we have phased out as of March 2001 other business lines such as Bulk Acquisitions from "Buy Here Pay Here" automobile dealers. Our purchases provide us with the ability to direct the credit underwriting process at the initiation of the retail installment sales contract. Participating dealers benefit by having a source of financing for a group of customers who typically find financing difficult to obtain. This financing allows a dealer to increase the number of vehicles sold and improves dealer profitability. Consumers also benefit because the financing we provide enables them to purchase a vehicle they otherwise might not be able to buy. We utilize a network of nine strategically located contract production offices and three full service branches to underwrite and purchase contracts from participating dealers. As of December 31, 2001, $227.8 million, or 82%, of our gross contract receivables represented point-of-sale purchases, compared to $202.5 million, or 68%, at December 31, 2000 and $175.6 million, or 68%, at December 31, 1999. In the bulk purchase business, we had emphasized acquisitions of portfolios of seasoned retail installment sales contracts. These contracts normally had a payment history of at least three months. While the typical bulk purchase was approximately $250,000, we had, at times, purchased portfolios totaling more than $12 million. As of December 31, 2001, $20.3 million, or 7% of our gross contract receivables was attributable to bulk purchases, compared to $64.5 million, or 22%, at December 31, 2000, and $60.9 million, or 24% at December 31, 1999. Although we underwrite and purchase contracts through the various contract production offices, the responsibility for servicing the military accounts is centralized at our service center located in Norfolk, Virginia. Servicing of non-military accounts, purchased by the full service branches, is performed by each branch. Through First Community Finance, which is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, we originate and service small consumer loans and purchase and service retail installment sales contracts. First Community Finance began operations in the first quarter of 1995 with the opening of two branches in Richmond, Virginia. As of December 31, 2001, it had twenty branches in Virginia and North Carolina. As of December 31, 2001, $28.6 million, or 10%, of 16 the Company's gross contract receivables was attributable to First Community Finance, compared to $26.9 million, or 9%, at December 31, 2000 and $20.9 million, or 8% at December 31, 1999. Results of Operations --------------------- Results of Operations - --------------------- Net income and earnings per basic common share We reported net income of $5.1 million, or $0.44 per basic common share, in 2001, compared to net income of $4.1 million, or $0.36 per basic common share in 2000 and net income of $6.5 million, or $0.57 per basic common share in 1999. The increase in net income and earnings per share in 2001 compared to 2000 was primarily due to two items-lower cost of borrowed funds and lower operating expenses. Volume Gross contracts purchased or originated in 2001 totaled $224.3 million, compared to $268.7 million in 2000 and $230.2 million in 1999. The decrease in 2001 volume compared to 2000 was attributable to the phasing out of the Bulk business from "Buy Here Pay Here" automobile dealers starting in March 2001. The increase in 2000 volume compared to 1999 reflected growth in all business lines as shown in the following table. The increases are a result of the continuing acceptance of the programs we offer. Gross contracts purchased or originated were as follows: 2001 2000 1999 ---- ---- ---- (dollars in thousands) Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Contracts purchased or originated: Auto finance: Point-of-sale $171,776 76.6% $150,895 56.1% $130,786 56.9% Bulk 13,651 6.1 75,445 28.1 71,228 30.9 Consumer finance 38,842 17.3 37,359 13.9 28,143 12.2 Other -- -- 5,011 1.9 -- -- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total $224,269 100.0% $268,710 100.0% $230,157 100.0% ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Number of contracts purchased or originated: Auto finance: Point-of-sale 12,108 36.3% 10,995 25.8% 10,499 27.6% Bulk 2,304 6.9 10,640 24.9 12,905 33.9 Consumer finance 18,940 56.8 19,563 45.8 14,679 38.5 Other -- -- 1,495 3.5 -- -- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total 33,352 100.0% 42,693 100.0% 38,083 100.0% ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== At year end 2001, we were purchasing automobile retail installment contracts through nine Contract Production Offices ("CPO's") located in Norfolk, Virginia; Killeen, Texas; Jacksonville, Florida; San Diego, California; Tacoma, Washington; Clarksville, Tennessee; Columbus, Georgia; Wichita Falls, Texas; Honolulu, Hawaii; and three full service branches located in Lakewood, Colorado; Covina, California; and Fountain Valley, California. In 2001, First Community Finance originated $38.8 million in consumer finance contracts, compared to $37.4 million in 2000 and $28.1 million in 1999. The growth is primarily attributable to the maturing of the existing 17 offices and their ability to capture a larger market share in the communities they serve and to the purchase of two offices from a competitor in 2000. All consumer finance contract originations are produced and serviced by 20 offices located in Virginia and North Carolina. The number of offices increased from sixteen in 1998 to seventeen in 1999 to twenty-one in 2000 and decreased to twenty in 2001. First Community Finance closed one office in North Carolina during 2001. Net interest revenue Net interest revenue was $32.3 million in 2001 compared to $33.1 million in 2000 and $34.9 million in 1999. The decline in net interest revenue in 2001 compared to 2000 was primarily due to lower yields on our earning assets resulting from the implementation of a more competitive program offered to the dealers and to a decrease in the amount of contract discount accreted to interest revenue as a yield enhancement because of the uncertain economic conditions. The decline in net interest revenue in 2000 compared to 1999 was primarily due to two items- higher cost of borrowed funds due to higher interest rates and lower yields on our earning assets resulting from the implementation of a more competitive program offered to the dealers. The yield on interest earning assets was 20.47% for 2001 compared to 22.26% and 23.60% for the years of 2000 and 1999. The decrease in yield in 2001 compared to 2000 reflects a more competitive program offered to the dealers, a decrease in the amount of contract discount accreted to interest revenue as a yield enhancement because of uncertain economic conditions, and a decline in the Bulk portfolio which carried a higher yield. The decrease in yield in 2000 compared to 1999 reflects a more competitive program offered to the dealers and to a decrease in the amount of contract discount accreted to interest revenue as a yield enhancement because of increased charge-off levels in 2000. The cost of interest bearing liabilities was 9.66% for 2001, compared to 10.37% and 9.07%, for 2000 and 1999. The decrease in 2001 compared to 2000 reflects a lower overall one-month LIBOR rate for 2001. The increase in 2000 compared to 1999 reflects a higher overall one-month LIBOR rate for 2000. Net interest revenue Years ended December 31 ----------------------- (dollars in thousands) 2001 2000 1999 -------- -------- -------- Average interest earning assets (a) $251,321 $230,030 $203,428 Average interest bearing liabilities 197,525 174,422 144,378 -------- -------- -------- Net interest earning assets $ 53,796 $ 55,608 $ 59,050 ======== ======== ======== Interest and other finance revenue on contract receivables $ 51,440 $ 51,213 $ 48,010 Interest expense 19,080 18,088 13,088 -------- -------- -------- Net interest revenue $ 32,360 $ 33,125 $ 34,922 ======== ======== ======== Yield on interest earning assets 20.47% 22.26% 23.60% Cost of interest bearing liabilities 9.66 10.37 9.07 -------- -------- -------- Net interest spread 10.81% 11.89% 14.53% ======== ======== ======== Net interest margin (b) 12.88% 14.40% 17.17% ======== ======== ======== (a) Average gross contract receivables net of unearned interest revenue. (b) Net interest margin is net interest revenue divided by average interest earning assets. Other revenue Other revenue was $1.9 million in 2001 compared to $2.1 million in 2000 and $1.4 million in 1999. The decrease in 2001 compared to 2000 reflects lower fee income by Recoveries Inc which ceased operations in 2001. The increase 18 in 2000 compared to 1999 was the result of the increase in interest revenue on the larger balance of restricted cash related to our asset securitization activity and an increase in fee income generated by Recoveries, Inc. Operating expense Operating expense was $23.7 million in 2001 compared to $27.4 million in 2000 and $24.4 million in 1999. The $3.7 million decrease in 2001 compared to 2000 reflected the downsizing of the Bulk division and two small subsidiaries The $3.0 million increase in 2000 over 1999 reflected increased salaries and benefits relating to increased staffing needs as additional collection personnel were necessary to service the larger receivable portfolio, increased staffing in the national sales department, increased occupancy expenses related to the full year cost of the additional contract production offices opened in 1999, and additional costs associated the with the growth of two smaller subsidiaries. Operating expenses as a percent of interest earning assets decreased to 9.42% for 2001 from 11.90% and 12.00% in 2000 and 1999. The decrease in the operating expense ratio in 2001 over 2000 resulted from the downsizing of the Bulk division and two small subsidiaries. The decrease in the operating expense ratio in 2000 over 1999 resulted from increasing net contract receivables without a proportional increase in operating expense. Provision for income taxes We recorded a $3.7 million tax provision for 2001 compared to a $ 3.0 million tax provision in 2000 and a $4.9 million tax provision in 1999. The effective tax rate in 2001 of 41.9% and in 2000 of 42.8% is higher than the expected combined federal and state tax rates due primarily to goodwill amortization that is not deductible for tax purposes. In 1993, contingent interest on our convertible notes was considered deductible for Federal income tax purposes but was treated as non-deductible for income tax expense in our financial statements. We are continuing to negotitate the IRS regarding the deductibility of the contingent interest. Financial Condition ------------------- Assets Total assets decreased by $6.2 million, or 2%, to $246.8 million at December 31, 2001, from $253.0 million at December 31, 2000. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in net contract receivables due to the phasing out of Bulk purchases which was offset by an increase in restricted cash related to our asset securitization activity. Net contract receivables Net contract receivables were $209.3 million, or 85% of total assets at December 31, 2001, compared to $218.6 million, or 86% of total assets at December 31, 2000. Net contract receivables December 31, ------------ (dollars in thousands) 2001 2000 -------- -------- Auto finance: Point-of-sale $156,737 $136,967 Bulk 24,725 53,619 Consumer finance 27,829 28,008 -------- -------- Total $209,291 $218,594 ======== ======== 19 Liabilities Total liabilities were $195.7 million at December 31, 2001, an decrease of $11.3 million, or 5%, from $207.0 million at December 31, 2000. The decrease in liabilities in 2001 reflected decreased borrowings as the result of the decrease in net contract receivables. Liabilities represented 79% of total liabilities and equity at December 31, 2001 compared to 82% at December 31, 2000. Credit Quality and Reserves --------------------------- Net charge-off of auto finance contract receivables Net charge-off (net of recoveries) to the allowance for credit losses and nonrefundable reserve were $36.2 million in 2001, or 16.4% of average net contract receivables, compared to $33.9 million, or 16.5%, in 2000, and $27.0 million, or 14.6% in 1999. Provision for credit losses on auto finance contract receivables Our primary business involves purchasing installment sales contracts at a discount from the principal balance. A portion of this discount represents anticipated credit loss and based upon projected loss experience, is held in a nonrefundable reserve against which future credit losses will first be applied. The remaining portion of the discount, if any, is recorded as unearned discount and accreted to income using the interest method over the contractual life of the related receivables. Additional amounts necessary to cover estimated future credit losses are first reclassified from unearned discount to nonrefundable reserve then, if necessary, an amount is charged to income sufficient to maintain the combined allowance for credit losses and nonrefundable reserve at an amount considered by management to be adequate to absorb estimated future credit losses on the outstanding contract receivables. Provision for credit losses is dependent on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the level and trend of delinquencies and net charge-off, the amount of nonrefundable and refundable dealer reserves and the overall economic conditions in the markets in which we operate. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in predicting the future performance of these factors, there can be no assurance regarding the future level of provision for credit losses. Reserves on auto finance contract receivables The static pool reserve methodology is used to analyze and reserve for our credit losses. This methodology allows us to stratify our portfolio into separate and identifiable annual pools. The loss performance of these annual pools is analyzed monthly to determine the adequacy of the reserves. The loss performance to date combined with estimated future losses by pool year establishes the estimated loss for each pool year. These combined estimated losses are reduced by estimated future recoveries that are based on historical recovery performance to establish the estimated required reserve for credit losses. Estimates are reviewed regularly and if necessary, will be revised to reflect historical experience if it deviates materially from the estimates. In the quarter ended December 31, 2001 $0.7 million was reclassified from unearned discount to non-refundable reserves due to the uncertain economic conditions. In the quarter ended September 30, 2000, $1.8 million was reclassified from unearned discount to non-refundable reserves to address increased charge-off. These reclassifications reduce the amount of unearned discount to be accreted to income over the contractual life of the related receivables, which impacts future interest revenue. At December 31, 2001, the combination of allowance for credit losses, nonrefundable reserve and unearned discount totaled $15.1 million, or 7.4%, of gross auto finance contract receivables, net of unearned interest revenue compared to $26.2 million, or 11.7% at December 31, 2000. The decrease in the percentage of reserves to contract receivables 20 in 2001 compared to 2000 is the result of the phase-out of the bulk purchases which historically has carried a higher charge-off percentage. The reserves as a percentage of gross auto finance contract receivables net of unearned interest at December 31, 2001, of 7.4% are less than net charge-off as a percentage of average net contracts receivable for 2001, of 16.4%. This difference exists primarily because the reserves include an estimate of future recoveries on prior year charge-off and future recoveries on current year charge-off that are not reflected in the current year charge-off percentage. These estimated future recoveries are based on historical recovery performance and this estimate is an integral part of the evaluation of the adequacy of the reserves performed by management quarterly. In addition, we have increased our penetration of ancillary products such as warranty and other products that minimize the loss incurred because of the difference between the debtors insurance coverage and the contract balance that occurs when the collateral is a total loss or is stolen. Finally the ratio is lower due to an increase in the portion of the portfolio with lower expected loss because of the credit profile of the debtor. Our refundable dealer reserve decreased to $0.7 million at December 31, 2001 compared with $2.5 million at December 31, 2000. Under certain of our bulk programs, contracts from dealers were purchased under a refundable, rather than nonrefundable reserve relationship. Under certain circumstances, we may have to remit some or all of the refundable reserve back to the dealer. No such liability exists under a nonrefundable reserve relationship. Accordingly, the refundable reserve is carried as a liability on our Consolidated Balance Sheet and is not included in the calculation of our reserve ratio. Consumer finance charge-off and reserves (First Community Finance) Net charge-off (net of recoveries) of consumer finance contracts totaled $1.1 million or 3.88% in 2001 compared to $0.6 million or 2.92% in 2000 and $0.5 million or 2.47% in 1999. The provision for credit losses was $1.1 million in 2001, $0.7 million in 2000 and $0.5 million 1999, and the allowance for credit losses was $1.1 million or 3.93% of outstanding gross contract receivables at December 31, 2001, compared to $0.9 million or 3.40% of contract receivables at December 31, 2000 and $0.8 million or 3.94% of contract receivables at December 31, 1999. Management has established the level of the allowance that it considers to be adequate based on First Community Finance's loss experience. Consolidated allowance and reserves for contract receivables Years ended December 31 ----------------------- (dollars in thousands) 2001 2000 1999 --------- --------- --------- Beginning of period $ 22,945 $ 23,496 $ 22,195 Provision for credit losses 1,887 735 466 Allocation for credit losses 27,581 33,343 28,315 Charge-off (44,904) (40,587) (33,330) Recoveries 6,264 5,958 5,850 --------- --------- --------- End of period $ 13,773 $ 22,945 $ 23,496 ========= ========= ========= Average net contract receivables (a) $ 251,321 $ 230,030 $ 203,428 End of period net contract receivables (a) $ 233,234 $ 253,637 $ 216,900 Total net charge-off as a percent of average net contract receivables 15.38% 15.07% 13.51% ========= ========= ========= Allowance, nonrefundable reserve and unearned discount as a percent of net contract receivables (period end) 7.03% 11.03% 12.96% ========= ========= ========= (a) Gross contract receivables net of unearned interest revenue. 21 Net charge-off by line of business: Years ended December 31 ----------------------- (in thousands) 2001 2000 1999 ------- ------- ------- Auto finance: Point-of-sale $25,402 $19,652 $16,081 Bulk 10,814 14,267 10,892 Consumer finance 1,063 666 507 Other 1,361 44 -- ------- ------- ------- Total $38,640 $34,629 $27,480 ======= ======= ======= Delinquencies Gross auto finance contract receivables that were 60 days or more past due totaled $15.2 million, or 6.12% of gross auto finance contract receivables at December 31, 2001, compared to $16.1 million, or 6.06%, at December 31, 2000. Gross auto finance contract receivables that were 30 days or more past due totaled $22.5 million, or 9.09% of gross auto finance contract receivables at December 31, 2001, compared to $25.1 million, or 9.42%, at December 31, 2000. Gross consumer finance receivables, originated by First Community Finance, that were 60 days or more past due totaled $1.3 million, or 4.7% of gross receivables at December 31, 2001, compared to $0.9 million, or 3.3% at December 31, 2000. Gross consumer finance receivables, originated by First Community Finance, that were 30 days or more past due totaled $2.0 million, or 6.8% of gross receivables at December 31, 2001, compared to $1.4 million, or 5.0% at December 31, 2000. Consistent with standard industry practice, we measure delinquency at each month end by classifying a contract that is unpaid for two monthly payments as 30 days delinquent and a contract that is unpaid for three monthly payments as 60 days delinquent. 22 Consolidated Delinquency Years ended December 31 ----------------------- (dollars in thousands) 2001 2000 1999 -------- -------- -------- Gross contract receivables $278,470 $297,823 $257,391 Gross contract receivables 60 + days and over delinquent Gross contract amount $ 16,732 $ 17,284 $ 15,528 Percent of total gross contract receivables 6.01% 5.80% 6.03% Gross contract receivables 30 + days and over delinquent Gross contract amount $ 24,830 $ 26,992 $ 23,525 Percent of total gross contract receivables 8.92% 9.06% 9.14% Liquidity and Capital Resources ------------------------------- Cash Flows As shown on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents decreased by $1.2 million in 2001, to $0.4 million at December 31, 2001. The decrease reflected $11.5 million of net cash used in financing activities which was offset by $8.7 million in net cash provided by operating activities and by $1.6 million of net cash provided by investing activities. Net cash provided by investing activities principally reflected $7.4 million in net repayments of contract receivables and a $5.5 million increase in restricted cash related to the receivable backed notes. Net cash used in financing activities reflected $14.0 million of net borrowing on our revolving lines of credit, $23.5 million net payments received under the receivable backed notes, $1.8 million of new subordinated debt, and $3.9 million paid on outstanding subordinated debt. Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $0.7 million in 2000, to $1.6 million at December 31, 2000. The decrease reflected $6.8 million of net cash provided by operating activities and $39.3 million in net cash provided by financing, offset by $46.8 million of net cash used in investing activities. Net cash used in investing activities principally reflected $37.4 million in net purchases of contract receivables and a $8.1 million increase in restricted cash related to the receivable backed notes. Net cash provided by financing activities reflected $8.9 million of net payments on our revolving lines of credit, $24.9 million received under the receivable backed notes, $7.7 million of new subordinated debt and $2.2 million paid on outstanding subordinated debt. Liquidity Management In March 2002, we placed $64.6 million of automobile receivables-backed securities. The notes are expected to have an average life of 1.3 years with a coupon to the investors of approximately 4.23%. The coupon cost compared to the weighted average APR of the loans of approximately 18.22% leaves a gross interest spread of approximately 13.99%. We have $6.1. million of subordinated debt principal payments due in 2002. In February, we deferred $1.6 million of this debt to payments starting in January 2003. $2.0 million is due in June 2002. The remaining $2.5 million is related to the 12% and 15% notes and are expected to renew upon maturity. We intend to fund the remaining amounts through cash flow from operations. We also hope to issue additional subordinated debt in 2002, but we cannot offer assurance we will be able to find investors interested in acquiring this debt. These payments, if not replaced by additional subdebt, do however, negatively impact the availability under our primary line of credit. Currently, TFC's principal sources of borrowing are (i) a revolving line of credit (the "GE Facility") in the maximum amount of $50 million until July 1, 2002 when it is reduced to $40 million, guaranteed by TFC's parent company, TFC Enterprises, Inc., with General Electric Capital Corporation ("GE Capital") and (ii) a revolving line of credit (the "Westside Facility") in the maximum amount of $75 million, with Westside Funding Corporation, a special purpose funding vehicle administered by WestLB. The GE Facility is scheduled to terminate on January 2, 2003. There can be no assurance that a new credit facility will be executed or available when the GE Facility expires. If a new credit facility is not executed, then TFC will be required to seek alternative financing sources and repay its outstanding balance on or before the expiration of the GE Facility. No assurance can be given that alternative financing sources in addition to the Westside Facility would be available in such event. TFC entered into the 23 Westside Facility in June 2001 due to a reduction in the maximum amount of the GE Facility and to facilitate future securitizations. The Westside Facility is scheduled to expire on January 1, 2004. Dividends We did not declare dividends on our common stock during the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, nor do we anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. If and when we decide to declare cash dividends, the amount would be limited by certain provisions of our various credit agreements. Market Risk Disclosure and Risk Factors --------------------------------------- In evaluating TFC Enterprises, prospective investors should consider carefully all of the information set forth throughout this Report and, in particular, should evaluate the following risk factors. Defaults on Retail Installment Contracts We are engaged in consumer finance activities with consumers who have limited access to traditional sources of consumer credit. The inability of an individual to obtain financing through traditional credit sources is generally due to such individual's past credit history or insufficient cash to make the required down payment. As a result, retail installment contracts purchased by The Finance Company or originated by First Community finance are generally with consumers who are considered to have a higher risk of default on a retail installment contract than certain other consumers. Accordingly, we engage in consumer loan activities which typically have a higher risk of loss than those of other consumer financings. While we believe that our expertise with this type of credit customer enables us to evaluate and price accurately the higher risk associated with our business, a significant economic downturn in the markets in which we operate could materially increase the number of charged-off and delinquent retail installment contracts as compared to our historical losses. If we were to experience a material increase in charge-off or delinquencies, our profitability could be adversely affected. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Credit Quality and Reserves." Competition There are numerous providers of financing for the consumers targeted by TFC Enterprises, Inc. Those financing sources include commercial banks, savings and loan associations, consumer finance companies, credit unions, financing divisions of automobile manufacturers or automobile retailers, small sales contract companies and other consumer lenders. Many of those providers have significantly greater financial resources than we and have relationships with established networks. We have focused on a segment of the market composed of consumers who typically do not meet the more stringent credit requirements of the traditional consumer financing sources and whose needs, as a result, have not been addressed consistently by such financing sources. If, however, the other providers of consumer finance were to assert a significantly greater effort to penetrate our targeted market segment, we could be materially and adversely affected. Regulation Our business is subject to regulation and licensing under various federal, state and local statutes and regulations. Our business operations are conducted in approximately 30 states and, accordingly, the laws and regulations of such states govern our operations conducted in those states. Most states where we operate limit the interest rate, fees and other charges that may be imposed by, or prescribe certain other terms of, the contracts that we purchase and define our rights to repossess and sell collateral. In addition, we are required to be, and are, licensed to conduct our operations in certain states. As we expand our operations into other states, we are required to comply with the laws of such states. 24 An adverse change in those laws or regulations could have a material adverse effect on our profitability by, among other things, limiting the states in which we may operate or the interest rate that may be charged on retail installment contracts or restricting our ability to realize the value of any collateral securing contracts. We are not aware of any materially adverse legislation currently pending in any jurisdiction where we currently transact business. Restrictions on the Payment of Dividends We currently intend to retain our earnings to finance the growth and development of our business. Accordingly, we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Effect of Certain Charter, Bylaw and Statutory Provisions Certain provisions of TFC Enterprises, Inc.'s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws could delay or frustrate the removal of incumbent directors. These provisions could make more difficult a merger, tender offer or proxy contest involving TFC Enterprises, even if such events could be beneficial, in the short term, to the interest of the stockholders. For example, the Certificate of Incorporation provides for a classified Board of Directors and for certain limitations on the calling of a special meeting of stockholders. The Bylaws require advance notice of stockholder proposals and nominations of directors. We also are subject to provisions of Delaware corporation law that prohibit a publicly-held Delaware corporation from engaging in a broad range of business combinations with a person, or interested shareholder who, together with affiliates and associates, owns 15% or more of the corporation's common stock for three years after the person became an interested stockholder, unless the business combination is approved in a prescribed manner. Those provisions could discourage or make more difficult a merger, tender, offer or similar transaction, even if favorable to our stockholders. Authorized Preferred and Common Stock Pursuant to our Certificate of Incorporation, shares of preferred stock and Common Stock may be issued in the future without further stockholder approval and upon such terms and conditions, and having such rights, privileges and preferences, as the Board of Directors may determine. The rights of the holders of Common Stock will be subject to, and may be adversely affected by, any preferred stock that my be issued in the future. The issuance of preferred stock provides desirable flexibility in connection with possible acquisitions and other corporation transactions. However, Preferred Stock could have the effect of making it more difficult for a third party to acquire, or effectively preventing a third party from acquiring, a majority of the outstanding voting stock of TFC Enterprises. We have not present plans to issue any shares of preferred stock. Dependence Upon Key Executive Officers Our growth and development to date have been largely dependent upon the services of key executive officers. The loss of a significant number of these officers could have a material adverse effect on TFC Enterprises. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Financial Accounting Standards Board Statements No. 133 and 138 "Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities" became effective January 1, 2001. Statements No. 133 and 138 require that derivatives, as defined by the Statements, be recorded for financial reporting purposes at fair value. Changes in fair value are reported directly through the statement of income unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. Adoption of these Statements did not have and are not expected to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. 25 In July, 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued two statements - Statement 141, Business Combination, and Statement 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, which will potentially impact the Company's accounting for its reported goodwill and other intangible assets. Statement 141 eliminates the pooling method for accounting for business combinations, requires that intangible assets that meet certain criteria be reported separately from goodwill, and requires the recording of negative goodwill arising from a business combination as an extraordinary gain. Statement 142 eliminates the amortization of goodwill and other intangibles that are determined to have an indefinite life and requires, at a minimum, annual impairment tests for goodwill and other intangible assets that are determined to have an indefinite life. Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 144 "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" became effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. Statement No. 144 requires that one accounting model be used for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale, whether previously held and used or newly acquired. The Company has not yet completed its full assessment of the effects of Statements 141, 142, and 144 on its financial statements and so is uncertain as to the impact. The standards generally are required to be implemented by the Company in its 2002 financial statements. Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk Our operations require substantial borrowing to provide funding for the retail installment contracts purchased by The Finance Company and originated by First Community Finance. Consequently, profitability is impacted by the difference between the rate of interest paid on the funds we borrow and the rate of interest charged on the retail installment contracts, which rate in some states is limited by law. The floating interest rate for borrowings under the line of credit are equal to the average one-month London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR rate, plus a spread. Thus, future increases in interest rates could adversely affect our profitability. During 2001 and 2000, we mitigated a substantial portion of this interest rate risk by the placement of asset backed securities with fixed interest rates over the anticipated period required for those receivables to liquidate. We also believe we have certain flexibility to increase the discount at which retail installment contracts are purchased, or to increase the rate of interest charged on future retail installment contracts (to the extent not limited by state law), in order to offset the adverse impact of any interest rate increase on profitability. If one-month LIBOR averaged 10% more in 2001 than in 2000, net income would decrease by approximately $0.5 million. These amounts are determined by considering the impact of the hypothetical interest rates on our borrowing cost, short-term investment balances, and interest rate cap agreement. These analyses do not consider the effects of the reduced level of overall economic activity that could exist in such an environment. Further, in the event of a change of such magnitude, management would likely take actions to further mitigate our exposure to the change. However, due to the uncertainty of the specific actions that would be taken and their possible effects, the sensitivity analysis assumes no changes in our financial structure. 26 Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data Report of Independent Auditors ------------------------------ The Board of Directors and Shareholders TFC Enterprises, Inc. We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of TFC Enterprises, Inc. as of December 31, 2001 and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. Our audit also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 14(a) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2001. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit 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 financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of TFC Enterprises, Inc. as of December 31, 2001 and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. McGladrey & Pullen, LLP Raleigh, North Carolina January 18, 2002, except for the last paragraph of Note 1, as to which the date is March 19, 2002 27 Report of Independent Auditors The Board of Directors and Shareholders TFC Enterprises, Inc. We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of TFC Enterprises, Inc. as of December 31, 2000, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 14(a) as of December 31, 2000 and for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999. These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of TFC Enterprises, Inc. at December 31, 2000, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects, the information set forth therein. Ernst & Young LLP Richmond, Virginia March 9, 2001, except for the first three sentences of the last paragraph of Note 1, as to which the date is April 2, 2001 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31 ----------- (dollars in thousands, except share amounts) 2001 2000 ---- ---- Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 422 $ 1,603 Restricted cash 23,176 17,677 Net contract receivables 209,291 218,594 Equipment and leasehold improvements, net 2,094 2,615 Intangible assets, net 7,770 8,881 Other assets 4,033 3,593 --------- --------- Total assets $ 246,786 $ 252,963 ========= ========= Liabilities and shareholders' equity Liabilities: Revolving lines of credit $ 117,751 $ 103,763 Automobile receivables-backed notes 55,056 78,531 Subordinated notes and other term debt 12,927 15,048 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 2,989 4,291 Income taxes and other liabilities 6,254 2,954 Refundable dealer reserve 728 2,454 --------- --------- Total liabilities 195,705 207,041 Commitments Shareholders' equity: Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; none outstanding -- -- Common stock, $.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized; 11,534,890 and 11,449,559 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively 51 50 Additional paid-in capital 56,187 56,105 Accumulated deficit (5,157) (10,233) --------- --------- Total shareholders' equity 51,081 45,922 --------- --------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 246,786 $ 252,963 ========= ========= See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 28 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME Years ended December 31 ----------------------- (in thousands, except per share amounts) 2001 2000 1999 ---- ---- ---- Interest and other finance revenue on contract receivables $51,440 $51,213 $48,010 Interest expense 19,080 18,088 13,088 ------- ------- ------- Net interest revenue 32,360 33,125 34,922 Provision for credit losses 1,887 735 466 ------- ------- ------- Net interest revenue after provision for credit losses 30,473 32,390 34,456 ------- ------- ------- Other revenue: Commissions on ancillary products 866 586 742 Other interest revenues 690 553 34 Other 387 961 606 ------- ------- ------- Total other revenue 1,943 2,100 1,382 ------- ------- ------- Total interest and other revenue 32,416 34,490 35,838 Operating expense: Salaries 12,047 14,027 12,561 Employee benefits 2,239 2,632 2,531 Occupancy 1,187 1,314 985 Equipment 1,467 1,595 1,437 Amortization of intangible assets 1,111 1,103 1,091 Other 5,627 6,709 5,799 ------- ------- ------- Total operating expense 23,678 27,380 24,404 Income before income taxes 8,738 7,110 11,434 Provision for income taxes 3,662 3,042 4,947 ------- ------- ------- Net income $ 5,076 $ 4,068 $ 6,487 ======= ======= ======= Net income per common share: Basic $ 0.44 $ 0.36 $ 0.57 ======= ======= ======= Diluted $ 0.43 $ 0.34 $ 0.53 ======= ======= ======= See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 29 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Number of Additional Shares Common Paid-in Accumulated (in thousands) Outstanding Stock Capital Deficit Total ----------- ----- ------- ------- ----- BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1998 11,405 $50 $56,020 $(20,788) $35,282 Net income -- -- -- 6,487 6,487 Stock options exercised 25 -- 60 -- 60 ------ --- ------- -------- ------- BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1999 11,430 50 56,080 (14,301) 41,829 Net income -- -- -- 4,068 4,068 Stock options exercised 20 -- 25 -- 25 ------ --- ------- -------- ------- BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2000 11,450 50 56,105 (10,233) 45,922 Net income -- -- -- 5,076 5,076 Stock options exercised 85 1 82 -- 83 ------ --- ------- -------- ------- BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2001 11,535 $51 $56,187 $ (5,157) $51,081 ====== === ======= ======== ======= See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 30 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Years ended December 31 ----------------------- (in thousands) 2001 2000 1999 ---- ---- ---- Operating activities Net income $ 5,076 $ 4,068 $ 6,487 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Amortization of intangible assets 1,111 1,103 1,091 Depreciation and other amortization 1,215 1,332 1,301 Provision for deferred income taxes 1,848 2,781 712 Provision for credit losses 1,887 735 466 Amortization of deferred financial costs 2,039 1,121 38 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase in other assets (2,860) (1,299) (1,082) (Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (1,302) 752 359 (Decrease) increase in refundable dealer reserve (1,726) 935 695 Increase (decrease) in income taxes and other liabilities 1,452 (4,768) 1,872 --------- --------- --------- Net cash provided by operating activities 8,740 6,760 11,939 --------- --------- --------- Investing activities Net cost of acquiring contract receivables (123,503) (158,390) (135,470) Repayment of contract receivables 130,919 121,003 108,860 Purchase of equipment and leasehold improvements (303) (1,286) (1,160) Increase in restricted cash (5,499) (8,114) (9,563) --------- --------- --------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 1,614 (46,787) (37,333) --------- --------- --------- Financing activities Net (payments) borrowings on the revolving lines of credit 13,988 8,897 (26,415) Borrowings on automobile receivables - backed notes 60,225 79,665 65,150 Payments on automobile receivables - backed notes (83,700) (54,784) (12,834) Borrowings on subordinated notes 1,805 7,703 1,855 Payments on subordinated notes (3,936) (2,166) (2,000) Proceeds from stock options exercised 83 25 60 --------- --------- --------- Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (11,535) 39,340 25,816 --------- --------- --------- Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (1,181) (687) 422 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,603 2,290 1,868 --------- --------- --------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 422 $ 1,603 $ 2,290 ========= ========= ========= Supplemental disclosures: Interest paid $ 15,146 $ 15,782 $ 12,303 Income taxes paid 1,789 4,712 2,611 See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 31 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 1. Summary of significant accounting policies Organization and business TFC Enterprises Inc. ("TFCE") is a holding company with two primary wholly-owned subsidiaries, The Finance Company ("TFC") and First Community Finance, Inc. ("FCF"). TFCE has no significant operations of its own. TFC specializes in purchasing and servicing installment sales contracts originated by automobile and motorcycle dealers involved in the sale of new and used automobiles, vans, light trucks, and motorcycles (collectively "vehicles") on an individual basis ("point-of-sale" purchase). Based in Norfolk, Virginia, TFC also has nine contract production offices and three full service branches throughout the United States in communities with a large concentration of military personnel. FCF specializes in the direct origination and servicing of small consumer loans. FCF operates 20 branches throughout Virginia and North Carolina. Principles of consolidation The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of TFCE and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, (collectively, the "Company"). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents are defined as cash and overnight repurchase agreements, exclusive of restricted cash. Restricted cash Restricted cash relates to cash collected on contract receivables which are the collateral for the automobile receivables-backed notes. The restricted cash is used to pay the principal and interest on the automobile receivables-backed notes. Contract Receivables Contract receivables that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances reduced by any charge-off or valuation accounts and net of any unamortized deferred service fees and unamortized discounts on purchased loans. Credit losses TFC The Company's primary business involves purchasing installment sales contracts at a discount from the remaining principal balance on both a bulk and point-of-sale basis. A portion of this discount represents anticipated credit loss and based upon projected loss experience, is held in a nonrefundable reserve against which future credit losses will first be applied. The remaining portion, if any, of the discount is recorded as unearned discount and accreted to income as discussed below. Additional amounts necessary to cover estimated future credit losses, if any, are first reclassified from unearned discount to nonrefundable reserve then, if necessary, an amount is charged to income sufficient to maintain the combined allowance for credit losses and nonrefundable reserve at an amount considered by management to be adequate to absorb estimated future credit losses on the outstanding contract receivables. 32 Management evaluates the reasonableness of the assumptions used in projecting the loss experience by reviewing historical credit loss experience, delinquencies, repossession and other recovery trends, the size of the finance contract portfolio and general economic conditions and trends. Historical credit loss experience is monitored on a static pool basis. Contract originations, subsequent charge-off and recoveries are assigned to annual pools and the pool performance is monitored separately. Projected recoveries are considered in reserves anticipated for credit losses based on undiscounted amounts. If necessary, any assumptions used will be changed in the future to reflect historical experience to the extent it deviates materially from that which was assumed. It is generally the Company's policy, related to the installment sales contracts purchased by TFC, to charge its nonrefundable reserve and then the allowance for credit losses for all contract receivables which are 180 days past due. Any amounts collected subsequent to being charged off are restored to the nonrefundable reserve. The carrying value of repossessed assets is reduced, through charge-off, to the lower of the unpaid contract balance or anticipated liquidation proceeds. FCF The Company's policy related to unsecured consumer contracts originated by FCF is to establish and maintain, through a charge to income, an allowance for credit losses, based on historical credit experience of FCF and the industry. Generally, consumer finance receivables which are 180 days past due are charged against this allowance for credit losses. Any amounts collected subsequent to being charged off are restored to the allowance for credit losses. Equipment and leasehold improvements Equipment and leasehold improvements are recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method over each asset's estimated useful life, generally five to seven years. Intangible assets Intangible assets consist of a purchased dealer list and goodwill, which are being amortized using the straight-line method over periods of 15 years and 20 years, respectively. The carrying values of the intangible assets are reviewed on an ongoing basis. If this review indicates that the intangibles will not be fully recoverable, as determined based on estimated undiscounted cash flows generated by the intangible assets over their remaining lives, their carrying values will be reduced to the recoverable amounts using discounted cash flows. No impairment losses have been recorded for any period presented. Income taxes The Company uses the liability method to account for income taxes. Under the liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities (i.e., temporary differences) and are measured at the enacted rates that will be in effect when these differences are expected to reverse. Income recognition Interest revenue from precomputed contract receivables, simple interest-bearing contract receivables and revenue from insurance commissions are recognized using the interest method. Loan origination service fees and certain direct costs are capitalized and recognized as an adjustment of the yield of the related loan using the interest method. 33 The portion of the discount arising from purchases of contract receivables which is not considered to be nonrefundable reserve for credit losses (see discussion above) is recorded as a unearned discount. Unearned discounts are deferred and accreted to income using the interest method over the contractual life of the related receivables. The Company periodically reassesses the amount of contract purchase discount accreted to interest revenue to reflect changes in delinquency and charge-off experience. Accrual of interest revenue and accretion of unearned discounts continue until contracts are collected in full, become ninety days contractually delinquent, or are charged-off (see discussion above) consistent with practices generally applied by consumer finance companies. Deferred Financing Costs External costs incurred to obtain financing are deferred and amortized on the effective interest method over the anticipated term of the borrowing. Deferred financing costs of $1.9 million and $1.8 million at December 31, 2001 and 2000 are included in other assets. Derivative Instruments The Company uses derivative instruments to minimize significant unplanned fluctuations in earnings that are caused by interest-rate volatility. The Company's goal is to manage interest-rate sensitivity by modifying the repricing or maturity characteristics of certain balance-sheet assets and liabilities so that the net-interest margin is not, on a material basis, adversely affected by movements in interest rates. As a result of interest-rate fluctuations, hedged assets and liabilities will appreciate or depreciate in market value. The effect of this unrealized appreciation or depreciation will generally be offset by income or loss on the derivative instruments that are linked to the hedged assets and liabilities. Comprehensive Income Comprehensive income is defined to include all changes in equity except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Components of comprehensive income are required to be reported in a financial statement that is displayed with the same prominence as other financial statements. The Company has no other comprehensive income items for any periods presented. Stock-based compensation As permitted by the provisions of FAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation" (FAS No. 123) the Company continues to account for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed by Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related Interpretations. Earnings per share Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, excluding any dilutive effects of options and convertible securities. Diluted earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares, including dilutive stock options and convertible securities outstanding during the year. Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Risks and Uncertainties In its normal course of business, the Company encounters two significant types of risk: economic and regulatory. There are three components of economic risk: interest rate risk, credit risk and market risk. The Company is subject to interest rate risk to the degree that its interest-bearing liabilities mature or reprice more rapidly or on a different basis than its interest-earning assets. Credit risk is the risk of default on the Company's loan portfolio that results from the borrowers' inability or unwillingness to make contractually required payments. Market risk reflects changes in the value of collateral underlying contracts receivable. The determination of the allowance for loan losses is particularly susceptible to significant changes in the economic, environment and market conditions. Management believes that, as of December 31, 2001, the allowance for loan 34 losses and non-refundable reserves are adequate based on information currently available. A worsening or protracted economic decline would increase the likelihood of losses due to credit and market risks and could create the need for substantial increases to the allowance for loan losses. The Company's business is subject to regulation and licensing under various federal, state and local statutes and regulations. Most states where the Company operates limit the interest rate, fees and other charges that may be imposed by, or prescribe certain other terms of the contracts that the Company purchases and define the Company's rights to repossess and sell collateral. An adverse change in those laws or regulations could have a material adverse effect on the Company's profitability by, among other things, limiting the states in which the Company may operate or the interest rate that may be charged on installment contracts or restricting the Company's ability to realize the value of any collateral securing contracts. The Company is not aware of any materially adverse legislation currently pending in any jurisdiction where it currently transacts business. In June 2001, The Finance Company completed a $75 million warehouse facility for the interim financing of motor vehicle retail installment contracts. The facility has an expiration date of January 1, 2004 with an option to extend one year. The transaction was completed with Westside Funding Corporation, a special purpose funding vehicle administered by Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale, New York Branch (WestLB). WestLB will assist TFC as placement agent for structuring Securitization Transactions from the related collateral in the warehouse facility. In December 2000, GECC announced that it would no longer participate in the business of financing automobiles or automobile finance companies and renewed the amended revolving line of credit through March 2001. In March 2001, The Finance Company signed a new agreement with this lender that terminates January 1, 2002. The credit line available under the new agreement declined from $130 million to $100 million at the closing of the securitization on April 2, 2001, declined to $75 million on August 1, 2001, and terminated January 1, 2002. On December 3, 2001 the credit line was reduced to $50 million and extended through April 1, 2002. In March 2002, the Company signed a new agreement with this lender that terminates January 2, 2003. The credit line available under the new agreement declines from $50 million to $40 million on July 1, 2002. Additionally, on March 19, 2002, The Finance Company completed a debt financing consisting of $64.6 million of Automobile Receivables-Backed Notes, Series 2002-1. The notes were sold in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers. The notes were issued through TFC's wholly-owned, bankruptcy remote, receivables subsidiary, TFC Receivables Corporation V ("TRCV"), and are rated "AA" by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services and Fitch Ratings Services. The notes are collateralized by the assets of TRCV. Principal and interest payments under the notes are guaranteed pursuant to a financial guaranty insurance policy issued by Radian Asset Assurance Inc. Principal and interest payments on the notes are made monthly based on cash collections relating to the collateral pool of contract receivables. At the time of issuance, the notes had an expected average life of 1.3 years and a final maturity of August 2007. Subject to certain conditions, the notes may be redeemed in whole, but not in part, when the outstanding principal balance of the notes is equal to or less than $12.0 million. 35 2. Contract receivables The following is a summary of contract receivables at December 31: (in thousands) 2001 2000 Contract receivables: Auto finance $248,048 $266,105 Consumer finance 28,616 27,095 Other 1,806 4,623 -------- -------- Gross contract receivables 278,470 297,823 Less: Unearned interest revenue 45,236 44,186 Unearned discount 2,622 5,012 Unearned commissions 1,196 523 Unearned service fees, net of costs 1,040 1,081 Payments in process 5,312 5,204 Escrow for pending acquisitions -- 278 Allowance for credit losses 971 902 Nonrefundable reserve 12,802 22,043 -------- -------- Net contract receivables $209,291 $218,594 ======== ======== The effective rate of interest earned on average net contract receivables assets was 20.47%, 22.26%, and 23.60% for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999 respectively. At December 31, 2001, contractual maturities of contract receivables were as follows: (In thousands) - -------------- 2002 $122,653 2003 85,768 2004 50,557 2005 17,074 2006 2,006 2007 412 -------- Gross contract receivables $278,470 ======== It has been the Company's experience that a substantial portion of the portfolio generally is prepaid before contractual maturity dates. The above tabulation, therefore, should not be regarded as a forecast of future cash collections. Changes in the allowance for credit losses and nonrefundable reserve were as follows: (in thousands) 2001 2000 ---- ---- Beginning balance $ 22,945 $ 23,496 Allocation for credit losses 27,581 33,343 Provision for credit losses 1,887 735 Charge-off (44,904) (40,587) Recoveries 6,264 5,958 -------- -------- Ending balance $ 13,773 $ 22,945 ======== ======== 36 Included in the allocation for credit losses is $0.7 million and $2.2 million for 2001 and 2000 respectively that was reclassified from unearned discount to non-refundable reserves to address increased charge-off. 3. Equipment and leasehold improvements The following is a summary of equipment and leasehold improvementsat December 31: (in thousands) 2001 2000 ---- ---- Leasehold improvements $ 425 $ 301 Computer equipment and software 3,586 3,511 Furniture and office equipment 2,379 2,504 Automobiles 232 243 ------ ------ Equipment and leasehold improvements 6,622 6,559 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization 4,528 3,944 ------ ------ Equipment and leasehold improvements, net $2,094 $2,615 ====== ====== Depreciation and amortization of equipment and leasehold improvements for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999, was $0.8 million, $0.9 million, and $0.9 million, respectively 4. Intangible assets The following is a summary of intangible assets at December 31: (in thousands) 2001 2000 ---- ---- Goodwill $ 16,362 $ 16,362 Dealer list 4,172 4,172 Less: accumulated amortization (12,764) (11,653) -------- -------- Intangible assets, net $ 7,770 $ 8,881 ======== ======== 37 5. Pledged assets and debt Debt outstanding at December 31 consisted of the following: (in thousands) 2001 2000 1999 ---- ---- ---- Revolving lines of credit $117,751 $103,763 $ 94,866 Automobile receivables-backed notes 55,056 78,531 52,316 Subordinated notes (a) 12,625 14,369 9,019 Other term debt 302 679 482 -------- -------- -------- Total debt $185,734 $197,342 $156,683 ======== ======== ======== (a) The subordinated non-convertible notes are net of unamortized discount totaling $5 thousand and $15 thousand at December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Debt maturity schedule at December 31, 2001: (in thousands) 2002 2003 2004 Total ---- ---- ---- Revolving lines of credit (c) $ 50,459 $ -- $67,292 $117,751 7.36% ARB Notes (b) 16,285 4,309 -- 20,594 5.853% ARB Notes (b) 27,521 6,941 -- 34,462 Senior subordinated notes 3,667 1,667 1,527 6,861 Subordinated notes 2,544 230 695 3,469 Debenture -- -- 2,300 2,300 Other term debt 227 75 -- 302 -------- ------- ------- -------- Total $100,703 $13,222 $71,814 $185,739 ======== ======= ======= ======== (b) Maturities are based on a cash flow analysis that incorporates various assumptions tied to the performance of the contracts that collateralize these notes. Variation from these assumptions could significantly impact the above tabulation. (c) See note 1 in the financial statements for further discussion. Revolving lines of credit Pursuant to the amended revolving line of credit agreement dated January 1, 1999, the Company's primary lender agreed to provide a credit line of $130 million through January 1, 2001. The agreement was extended through January 1, 2002. The credit line available under the extension: (i) declined to $100 million as of April 2, 2001; (ii) declined to $75 million on August 1, 2001; and (iii) terminates January 1, 2002. In December 2001, the facility was further extended through April 1, 2002 with an available credit line of $50 million. In March 2002, the Company signed a new agreement with this lender that terminates January 2, 2003. The credit line available under the new agreement declines from $50 million to $40 million on July 1, 2002. The revolving line of credit is secured by all assets of TFC and is guaranteed by TFCE. On a daily basis, the Company remits all cash receipts relating to those receivables to the lender. These daily cash receipts are first applied to accrued interest on the revolving line of credit and the remainder to principal. Borrowings under the revolving line of credit, totaled $29.0 million and $81.2 million at December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively. The advance rate used to determine availability on this line is limited to a percentage of eligible collateral as specified in this amended agreement. Unused availability under this facility totaled $0.8 million and $3.8 million at December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively, based on collateral in existence at that time. The 1997 amended agreement along with the December 1996 amended agreement granted the 38 lender warrants to purchase a cumulative total of approximately 1.1 million shares of the Company's common stock at $1 per share over a 5-year period. The expiration of the warrants was subsequently amended to 120 days after the termination of the agreement. The issuance of these warrants was recorded as additional paid-in capital and as a discount to the line of credit. The amount, $0.5 million in 1997 and $0.4 million in 1996 was amortized into interest expense over the term of the 1997 amended agreement. Interest on the revolving line of credit accrues at a floating rate equivalent to one-month LIBOR plus a borrowing spread and line fees of $0.3 million for 2001 and 2000. The borrowing spread on the Company's primary revolving line of credit was as follows for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999: Borrowing Spread January 1, 1999 to July 31, 2001 3.50 August 1, 2001 to December 31, 2001 4.00 The average outstanding balance on the revolving line of credit totaled $65.2 million, $90.2 million, and $118.1 million, respectively, in 2001, 2000, and 1999. The average interest rate paid on the revolving line of credit was 7.98% in 2001, 9.89% in 2000 and 8.68% in 1999. At December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999 respectively, one-month LIBOR was 2.13%, 6.63% and 5.56% and the total interest rate was 6.13%, 10.13% and 9.06%. Another line of credit with another lender is secured by certain contract receivables of FCF and is guaranteed by TFCE. The $25 million facility was established in August 1999, replacing FCF's facility dated March 1997. Borrowings outstanding under FCF's credit facility totaled $21.0 million and $20.0 million at December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively. The advance rate used to determine availability on the line is limited to 85% of eligible collateral as specified in the agreement. Interest on the revolving line of credit accrues at a floating rate equivalent to one-month LIBOR on the first day of the month plus 2.75%. There was no unused availability under this facility in 2001 or 2000. The average outstanding balance on the FCF revolving line of credit totaled $20.7 million, $17.8 million and $13.8 million, in 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively with an average interest rate of 6.85%, 9.14% and 8.65%, in 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. At December 31, 2001, 2000, 1999 respectively the total interest rate was 4.87%, 9.54% and 9.23%. A third line of credit with a third lender is secured by certain receivables of PCA and is guaranteed by TFCE. This $6 million facility was established in December 1999 and renews annually in February. Borrowings outstanding under this facility totaled $0.9 million and $2.6 million at December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Interest on the revolving line of credit accrues at a floating rate equivalent to prime on the first day of the month plus 3.25%. There was no unused availability under this facility in 2001 or 2000. The average outstanding balance on the PCA revolving line of credit totaled $1.7 million and $1.2 million with an average interest rate of 10.31% and 12.75% at December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively. At December 31, 2001 and 2000 the total interest rate was 8.25% and 12.75%. Warehouse facility In June 2001, The Finance Company completed a $75 million warehouse facility for the interim financing of motor vehicle retail installment contracts. The facility has an expiration date of January 1, 2004 with an option to extend one year. The transaction was completed with Westside Funding Corporation, a special purpose funding vehicle administered by Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale, New York Branch (WestLB). WestLB will assist TFC as placement agent for structuring Securitization Transactions from the related collateral in the warehouse facility. 39 Borrowings under the revolving line of credit, totaled $67.3 million at December 31, 2001. The advance rate used to determine availability on this line is limited to a percentage of eligible collateral as specified in the agreement. There was no unused availability under this facility at December 31, 2001. Interest on the revolving line of credit accrues at a floating rate equivalent to one-month LIBOR plus borrowing spread of 2.50%. The agreement utilizes monthly interest-rate swaps to convert its variable-rate debt to a fixed-rate debt. At December 31, 2001 the warehouse facility approximated fair value. The average outstanding balance on the revolving line of credit totaled $30.1 million for 2001. The average interest rate paid on the revolving line of credit was 5.53% for 2001. At December 31, 2001, one-month LIBOR was 1.91% and the total interest rate was 4.41%. Automobile Receivables-Backed Notes On April 2, 2001, TFC completed a debt financing consisting of $60.2 million of Automobile Receivables-Backed Notes, Series 2001-1. The notes were sold in a private placement to a qualified institutional buyer. The notes were issued through TFC's wholly-owned, bankruptcy remote, receivables subsidiary, TFC Receivables Corporation IV ("TRC IV"), and are rated "AA" by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services. The notes are collateralized by the assets of TRC IV. Principal and interest payments under the notes are guaranteed pursuant to a financial guaranty insurance policy issued by Asset Guaranty Insurance Company. Principal and interest payments on the notes are made monthly based on cash collections relating to the collateral pool of contract receivables. At the time of issuance, the notes had an expected average life of 1.3 years and a final maturity of April 2007. Subject to certain conditions, the notes may be redeemed in whole, but not in part, when the outstanding principal balance of the notes is equal to or less than $9.0 million. On September 26, 2000, TFC completed a debt financing consisting of $81.0 million of Automobile Receivables-Backed Notes, Series 2000-1. The notes were sold in a private placement to a qualified institutional buyer. The notes were issued through TFC's wholly-owned, bankruptcy remote, receivables subsidiary, TFC Receivables Corporation III ("TRC III"), and are rated "AAA" by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services and Moody's Investors Service. The notes are collateralized by the assets of TRC III. Principal and interest payments under the notes are guaranteed pursuant to a financial guaranty insurance policy issued by Financial Security Assurance Inc. Principal and interest payments on the notes are made monthly based on cash collections relating to the collateral pool of contract receivables. At the time of issuance, the notes had an expected average life of 1.1 years and a final maturity of March 2005. Subject to certain conditions, the notes may be redeemed in whole, but not in part, when the outstanding principal balance of the notes is equal to or less than $12.2 million. On December 3, 1999, TFC completed a debt financing consisting of $65.2 million of Automobile Receivables-Backed Notes, Series 1999-A. The notes were sold in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers. The notes were issued through TFC's wholly-owned, bankruptcy remote, receivables subsidiary, TFC Receivables Corporation 2 ("TRC"), and are rated "AA" by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services. The notes are collateralized by the assets of TRC. Principal and interest payments under the notes are guaranteed pursuant to a financial guaranty insurance policy issued by Asset Guaranty Insurance Company. Principal and interest payments on the notes are made monthly based on cash collections relating to the collateral pool of contract receivables. At the time of issuance, the notes had an expected average life of 1.2 years and a final maturity of April 2004. Subject to certain conditions, the notes may be redeemed in whole, but not in part, when the outstanding principal balance of the notes is equal to or less than $9.8 million. The notes were redeemed in September 2001. The terms of the various agreements supporting the issuance of the Automobile Receivables-Backed Notes require TRC, TRC III and TRC IV to operate within certain delinquency and credit loss parameters with respect to the collateral pool and requires TFC to maintain a minimum net worth. As of December 31, 2000, TRC, TRC III and 40 TRC IV were in compliance with the provisions of the agreements. TFC is responsible for the administration and collection of TRC's, TRC III's, and TRC IV's receivables. Subordinated debt 10.48% Subordinated Notes, due 2002 In June 1995, the Company issued $10.0 million of unsecured subordinated notes due. The interest rate is 10.48% and is payable semi-annually. The notes may be prepaid subject to a prepayment penalty. Principal payments of $2 million are due annually with the final payment due June 2002. 13.25% Subordinated Notes, due 2005 In August 2000, the Company issued $5.0 million of unsecured subordinated notes. The interest rate is 13.25% and interest is payable monthly. The notes may be prepaid subject to a prepayment penalty. Principal payments of $0.1 million are due monthly beginning June 2002 with the final payment due June 2005. In December 2001, based on the prepayment penalty, the Company was required to start making the monthly principal payments. Therefore, the final payment will be November 2004. 15% Subordinated Notes, due 2002-2004 From July 1998 to September 2001, the Company issued $2.2 million of unsecured subordinated debt due three years from origination. These notes were offered pursuant to a private placement to a limited number of prospective investors, including but not limited to, the Board of Directors, officers and certain existing shareholders of the Company. The unsecured notes bear interest at 15% per year. Members of the Board of Directors, Executive Officers, and certain relatives have purchased $0.9 million of these notes. 12% Subordinated Notes, due 2002 From July 2000 to December 2001, the Company issued $1.0 million of unsecured subordinated debt due six months from origination. These notes were offered pursuant to a private placement to a limited number of prospective investors, including but not limited to, the Board of Directors, officers and certain existing shareholders of the Company. The unsecured notes bear interest at 12% per year. Members of the Board of Directors and Executive Officers have purchased $1.0 million of these notes. Subordinated Debenture, due 2001 In June 1998, the Company signed a $1.0 million subordinated floating rate debenture with a subsidiary of a large U.S. based insurance company that is a major provider of credit insurance products to the industry. The debenture matured in January 2001, with interest adjusted quarterly and payable quarterly at 1% over prime. The weighted-average interest rate was 10.21% for 2000 and 8.875% for 1999. Subordinated Note, due 2004 The Company issued $1.3 million in December 2000 and $1.0 million in January 2001 unsecured subordinated debt to an affiliate of an U.S. based insurance company that is a major provider of credit insurance products to the industry. The debt matures in January 2004 with interest adjusted quarterly and payable quarterly at 1% over prime. The weighted-average interest rate was 8.50% for 2001 and 10.50% for 2000. The revolving lines of credit agreements and the Senior Subordinated Note agreements provide for certain covenants and restrictions regarding, among other things, minimum net worth and interest coverage, maximum debt to equity ratio, maximum delinquency and charge-off and minimum reserve requirements. 41 Dividend restrictions The Company did not declare dividends on its common stock during the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999, nor does it anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. If and when the Company decides to declare cash dividends, the amount would be limited by certain provisions of the Company's various credit agreements. Additionally, the various credit agreements provide restrictions on TFC's and its subsidiaries ability to transfer funds to TFCE in the form of dividends. 6. Income taxes Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows as of December 31: (in thousands) 2001 2000 ---- ---- Deferred tax assets: Excess of book nonrefundable reserve over tax $ 6,775 $ 10,905 Excess of book allowance for credit losses over tax 103 322 Temporary difference relating to employee benefits 117 123 Contingent interest 228 228 Other 275 30 -------- -------- Total deferred tax assets 7,498 11,608 -------- -------- Deferred tax liabilities: Recognition of unearned discount income for book purposes in advance of tax recognition 12,289 14,454 Temporary differences relating to intangible assets 352 458 Excess of tax over book depreciation 160 151 -------- -------- Total deferred tax liabilities 12,801 15,063 -------- -------- Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets $ (5,303) $ (3,455) ======== ======== The following is a summary of the income tax provision for the years ended December 31: (in thousands) 2001 2000 1999 ---- ---- ---- Current provision: Federal $1,491 $ 220 $3,559 State 323 41 676 ------ ------ ------ 1,814 261 4,235 ------ ------ ------ Deferred provision: Federal 1,592 2,341 600 State 256 440 112 ------ ------ ------ 1,848 2,781 712 ------ ------ ------ Total $3,662 $3,042 $4,947 ====== ====== ====== 42 The differences between income taxes computed at the statutory Federal rate and actual amounts were as follows for the years ended December 31: (in thousands) 2001 2000 1999 ---- ---- ---- Computed at statutory Federal rate $2,971 $2,417 $3,900 State taxes, net of Federal tax benefit 382 316 490 Amortization of intangible assets 280 280 277 Other items 29 29 280 ------ ------ ------ Computed at effective rate $3,662 $3,042 $4,947 ====== ====== ====== In 1993, contingent interest on the Company's convertible notes was considered deductible for Federal income tax purposes but was treated as non-deductible for income tax expense on the Company's financial statements. The Company is continuing to challenge the IRS regarding the deductibility of the contingent interest. To the extent that the contingent interest on convertible notes is ultimately determined to be deductible for Federal income tax purposes, the benefit, which totals $1.7 million, will be recognized in the period that the determination is made. 7. Employee benefit plan The Company has a defined contribution savings plan covering all permanent employees working 20 or more hours per week and with more than one year of service. Under the terms of the plan, the Company matches 50% of employees' contributions up to 10% of each employee's earnings as defined. In addition, employees have the option of contributing additional amounts. The Company's plan expense for 2001, 2000, and 1999 was $0.2 million. 8. Stock Plans Employee Stock Purchase Plan The Company has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "Stock Purchase Plan"), which allows for options to purchase common stock to be granted to employees, including eligible officers, of the Company. A total of 530,000 shares of common stock have been reserved for issuance under the Stock Purchase Plan. The Company periodically grants options to certain eligible employees under this plan. These stock options are fully vested at the date of grant. Approximately, 15,000 options and 13,000 options were exercised in 2001 and 2000, respectively. As of December 31, 2001, there are no outstanding unexercised options. Any employee who is customarily employed for at least 20 hours per week and more than five months per calendar year by the Company and has more than 6 months of service is eligible to participate in the Stock Purchase Plan. No employee is permitted to purchase shares under the Stock Purchase Plan if such employee owns 5% or more of the total outstanding shares of the Company. In addition, no employee is entitled to purchase more than $25,000 of common stock (based upon the fair market value of the shares of common stock at the time the option is granted) in any calendar year. The price at which shares of common stock are sold under the Stock Purchase Plan is the lower of 85% of the fair market value on the date of grant or the purchase date of such shares. 43 Long-term Incentive Plan The Company has established the 1995 Long-Term Incentive Plan ("Incentive Plan"), which provides incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options and restricted stock for certain executives of the Company. The options generally vest over a period of five years. A total of 1.5 million shares of common stock have been reserved for issuance under the Incentive Plan. On June 1, 1998, 104,679 options granted in 1995 were canceled and reissued at an exercise price equal to the then fair market value of the Company's common stock of $2.94 with vesting beginning January 1, 1999 over five years. The remaining options granted in 1995 at an exercise price of $11.50 expired on December 31, 1999. On June 1, 1998, 483,750 options were granted to certain employees at an exercise price equal to the then fair market value of the Company's common stock of $2.94, with vesting beginning January 1, 1999 over five years. Approximately, 70,000 and 3,200 options were excised in 2001 and 2000, respectively. All outstanding options generally expire five years from the vesting date. Pro forma information regarding net income and earnings per share is required by FAS No. 123, which also requires that the information be determined as if the Company has accounted for its employee stock options granted subsequent to December 31, 1994, under the fair value method of FAS No. 123 The fair value for these options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions: risk free interest rate of 2.3% to 6% for 2001 and 2000; price volatility of 70% and a weighted-average expected life of the options of 5.0 years. 44 8. Stock Plans (continued) The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. Because the Company's employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management's opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of the Company's stock options. For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the options is amortized to expense over the options' vesting periods. The Company's pro forma net income (in thousands) and pro forma income per share based on options issued during 2001, 2000 and 1999 were as follows: Years ended December 31 2001 2000 1999 ---- ---- ---- Pro forma net income $4,806 $3,593 $6,312 Pro forma net income per basic share $ 0.42 $ 0.31 $ 0.55 A summary of the activity for the Company's stock options with exercise prices equal to the grant-date market value for the three years ended December 31 was as follows: 2001 2000 1999 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Weighted Shares Weighted Shares Weighted under Average under Average under Average Option Exercise Option Exercise Option Exercise (In 000s) Price (In 000s) Price (In 000s) Price ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Outstanding at beginning of year 1,204 $2.74 883 $2.55 1,367 $9.02 Granted 18 1.74 410 3.04 768 2.31 Exercised (70) .96 (3) 2.94 (26) 2.32 Forfeited and expired (139) 2.42 (86) 2.48 (1,226) 9.03 ----- ----- ------ Outstanding at end of year 1,013 $2.58 1,204 $2.74 883 $2.55 ===== ===== ====== Exercisable at end of year 614 $2.27 567 $2.15 313 $1.82 ===== ===== ====== Weighted-average fair value of options granted during the year $1.07 $1.90 $0.60 For stock options outstanding at December 31, 2001, the range of exercise prices were $1.25 to $3.13 and the weighted-average remaining contractual life was 5 years. Page 45 9. Earnings per share Earnings per share for the years ended December 31 were as follows: (in thousands, except per share amounts) 2001 2000 1999 ---- ---- ---- Numerator: Net income $ 5,076 $ 4,068 $ 6,487 Denominator: Denominator for basic earnings per share-weighted-average shares 11,463 11,442 11,409 Effect of dilutive securities: Employee stock options 62 141 249 Warrants 411 535 692 ------- ------- ------- Dilutive potential common shares 473 676 941 ------- ------- ------- Denominator for diluted earnings per share 11,936 12,118 12,350 ======= ======= ======= Basic earnings per share $ 0.44 $ 0.36 $ 0.57 ======= ======= ======= Diluted earnings per share $ 0.43 $ 0.34 $ 0.53 ======= ======= ======= 10. Commitments The Company conducts its business in leased facilities with original terms of one to eleven years with renewal options for additional periods. These leases are classified as operating leases. Certain equipment, including automobiles, are leased for original terms of one to five years and are classified as operating leases. Options to purchase are also included in certain equipment lease agreements. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999 was approximately $1.1 million, $1.2 million and $1.0 million, respectively. Future minimum annual lease payments for property and equipment under lease at December 31, 2001 were as follows: (In thousands) - -------------- 2002 $1,004 2003 815 2004 583 2005 532 2006 203 ------ Total $3,137 ====== The Company is party to several legal actions which are ordinary, routine litigation incidental to its business. The Company believes that none of those actions, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the results of operations or financial position of the Company. 11. Financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk and concentrations of credit risks In its normal course of business, the Company engages in consumer lending activities with a significant number of consumers (obligors) throughout the United States. The maximum risk of accounting loss from these on- balance-sheet financial instruments with these counterparties, assuming all collateral is deemed worthless, is represented by their respective balance sheet amounts At December 31, 2001 approximately 62% of the Company's contract receivables portfolio is related to obligors who bought vehicles from dealers in California (18%), Virginia (18%), Texas (17%) and Georgia (9%). Although the Company's contract receivables portfolio includes consumers living throughout the United States, a substantial portion of the obligors' ability to honor their obligations to the Company may be dependent on economic conditions in these states. Page 46 12. Estimated fair value of financial instruments Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments," (FAS No. 107) requires the disclosure of the estimated fair value of on- and off-balance-sheet financial instruments. Fair value estimates are made at a point in time based on judgments regarding current economic conditions, interest rate risk characteristics, loss experience and other relevant market data and information about the financial instrument. Many of these estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and cannot be determined with precision. Therefore, the estimated fair value may not be realizable in a current sale of the instrument. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. Fair value estimates exclude all non-financial assets and liabilities including property and equipment, goodwill and other intangibles, prepaid assets, accrued liabilities, taxes payable and refundable dealer reserves. Accordingly, the estimated fair value amounts of financial instruments do not represent the entire value of the Company. The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments at December 31, 2001 and 2000: Short-term financial instruments The carrying amounts reported on the Company's balance sheet generally approximate fair value for financial instruments that mature in 90 days or less, with no significant change in credit risk. The carrying amounts approximate fair value for cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and certain other assets and liabilities. Financial instruments included in other assets and liabilities primarily include trade accounts receivable and payable. Contract receivables The estimated fair value of contract receivables was calculated using market rates of return required for a bulk purchase of contract receivables with similar credit and interest rate characteristics. The estimated fair value of contract receivables that did not meet the criteria for a bulk purchase, generally contracts that were more than 30 days past due, was calculated based upon the liquidation value of the collateral. Revolving lines of credit, automobile-receivables notes, subordinated notes and other term debt The estimated fair values for the revolving lines of credit, automobile receivables backed notes, subordinated notes, and other term debt were based on indicative market prices for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities currently available to companies with similar credit ratings. The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments at December 31, 2001 and 2000 were as follows (in thousands): 2001 2000 ---- ---- Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated Amount Fair Value Amount Fair Value Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 422 $ 422 $ 1,603 $ 1,603 Restricted cash 23,176 23,176 17,677 17,677 Net contract receivables 209,291 187,622 218,594 206,365 Other assets 438 438 646 646 Financial liabilities: Revolving lines of credit $117,751 $117,751 $103,763 $103,763 Automobile receivables-backed notes 55,056 55,056 78,531 78,531 Subordinated notes 12,625 10,425 14,369 11,168 Other term debt 302 302 679 679 Other liabilities 1,481 1,481 2,501 2,501 Page 47 13. Segments Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision makers in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company is a specialty finance company with two business segments. Through TFC, the auto finance segment, the Company is engaged in purchasing and servicing installment sales contracts originated by automobile and motorcycle dealers involved in the sale of used automobiles, vans, light trucks, and new and used motorcycles (collectively "vehicles") throughout the United States. This segment consists of two business units (i) point-of-sale which contracts are acquired on an individual basis from dealers after the Company has reviewed and approved the purchasers credit application and (ii) bulk which contracts were acquired through the purchase of dealer portfolios. Through FCF, the consumer finance segment, the Company is involved in the direct origination and servicing of small consumer loans through a branch network in Virginia and North Carolina. The other column consists of smaller subsidiaries and corporate support functions not allocated to either of the business segments. All revenue is generated from external customers in the United States. Management measures segment performance based on revenue earned (yields achieved) on the outstanding portfolio of contract receivables as well as income before taxes. The accounting policies are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. (In Thousands) Auto Finance Consumer Finance Other Total ------------ ---------------- ----- ----- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2001 Interest revenues $ 44,415 $ 6,323 $ 702 $ 51,440 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest expense 17,354 1,532 194 19,080 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income (loss) before unallocated amounts: 10,485 613 (831) 10,267 ----------------------------------------------------- Unallocated amounts: Intangible amortization (1,111) Corporate expenses (418) --------- Consolidated income before taxes 8,738 ========= Net contract receivables $ 181,462 $ 26,416 $ 1,413 $ 209,291 ----------------------------------------------------- Other assets 37,495 --------- Total assets $ 246,786 ========= Page 48 (In Thousands) Auto Finance Consumer Finance Other Total ------------ ---------------- ----- ----- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2000 Interest revenues $ 45,601 $ 5,309 $ 303 $ 51,213 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest expense 16,318 1,680 90 18,088 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income (loss) before unallocated amounts: 9,648 309 (1,309) 8,648 ----------------------------------------------------- Unallocated amounts: Intangible amortization (1,103) Corporate expenses (435) --------- Consolidated income before taxes 7,110 ========= Net contract receivables $ 190,468 $ 25,206 $ 2,920 $ 218,594 ----------------------------------------------------- Other assets 34,369 --------- Total assets $ 252,963 ========= - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (In Thousands) Auto Finance Consumer Finance Other Total 1999 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest revenues $ 43,742 $ 4,268 $ -- $ 48,010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest expense 11,780 1,308 -- 13,088 Income (loss) before unallocated amounts: 12,986 395 (162) 13,219 ----------------------------------------------------- Unallocated amounts: Intangible amortization (1,091) Corporate expenses (694) --------- Consolidated income before taxes 11,434 ========= Net contract receivables $ 162,288 $ 19,519 $ 232 $ 182,039 ----------------------------------------------------- Other assets 26,472 --------- Total assets $ 208,511 ========= 14. Bankruptcy remote subsidiaries TFC Receivables Corporation 2, III and IV are wholly-owned bankruptcy remote subsidiaries of TFC that were formed to facilitate certain asset-backed financing transactions requiring bankruptcy remote structure. Bankruptcy remote refers to a legal structure in which it is expected that the applicable entity would not be included in any bankruptcy filing by its parent or affiliates. These subsidiaries have issued $206.4 million of automobile receivables-backed notes of which $55.1 is outstanding at December 31, 2001. Proceeds from the issuances were used to purchase certain assets from the Company, which collateralize the notes. At December 31, 2001, these subsidiaries had total assets of $83.8 million, of which $67.3 million represented net contract receivables, $15.2 million represented restricted cash and $1.3 million represented other assets which primarily included deferred charges. All Page 49 of the assets of these subsidiaries have been pledged as collateral on the automobile receivables-backed notes. None of the assets of these subsidiaries are available to pay other creditors of the Company or its affiliates. The automobile receivables-backed notes are further discussed in Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. In June 2001, the Company completed a $75 million warehouse facility for the interim financing of motor vehicle retail installment contracts. The facility has an expiration date of January 1, 2004 with an option to extend one year. The transaction was completed with Westside Funding Corporation, a special purpose funding vehicle administered by Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale, New York Branch (WestLB). WestLB will assist TFC as placement agent for structuring Securitization Transactions from the related collateral in the warehouse facility. TFC Warehouse Corporation I is the wholly-owned bankruptcy remote subsidiary of the Company that was formed to facilitate the asset-backed financing transactions requiring bankruptcy remote structure. The transaction is further discussed in Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 15. Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) 2001 2000 (dollars in thousands Dec. Sept. June March Dec. Sept. June March except per share amounts) 31 30 30 31 31 30 30 31 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Statement of operations: Net interest revenue $7,143 $8,045 $8,447 $8,725 $7,824 $8,116 $8,525 $8,660 Provision for credit losses 1,033 (1) 332 324 198 258 126 169 182 Other revenue 393 493 571 486 767 509 465 359 Operating expense 5,570 5,483 5,849 6,776 6,831 6,646 6,613 7,290 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net income 493 $1,604 $1,679 $1,300 843 $1,066 $1,284 $875 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net incme per basic common share (2) $0.04 $0.14 $0.15 $0.11 $0.07 $0.09 $0.11 $0.08 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net income per diluted common share (2) $0.04 $0.13 $0.14 $0.11 $0.07 $0.09 $0.10 $0.07 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) In the fourth quarter of 2001, a $0.6 million provision was recorded for PC Acceptance.com to cover the remaining expected losses. (2) There may be a discrepency in YTD net income per share due to rounding. 16. Recent Pronouncements In July, 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued two statements - Statement 141, Business Combinations, and Statement 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, which will potentially impact the Company's accounting for its reported goodwill and other intangible assets. Statement 141: Eliminates the pooling method for accounting for business combinations. Requires that intangible assets that meet certain criteria be reported separately from goodwill. Requires negative goodwill arising from a business combination to be recorded as an extraordinary gain. Statement 142: Eliminates the amortization of goodwill and other intangibles that are determined to have an indefinite life. Requires, at a minimum, annual impairment tests for goodwill and other intangible assets that are determined to have an indefinite life. Upon adoption of these Statements, the Company is required to: Re-evaluate goodwill and other intangible assets that arose from business combinations entered into before July 1, 2001. If the recorded other intangibles assets do not meet the criteria for recognition, they should be reclassified to goodwill. Similarly, if there are other intangible assets that meet the criteria for recognition but were not separately recorded from goodwill, they should be reclassified from goodwill. Reassess the useful lives of intangible assets and adjust the remaining amortization periods accordingly. Write-off any remaining negative goodwill. Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 144 "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" became effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. Statement No. 144 requires that one accounting model be used for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale, whether previously held and used or newly acquired. The Company has not yet completed its full assessment of the effects of these new pronouncements on its financial statements and so is uncertain as to the impact. The standards generally are required to be implemented by the Company in its 2002 financial statements. Page 50 Page 51 PART III Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant; Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance Directors Our Certificate of Incorporation provides for the Board of Directors to be divided into three classes, with each class serving a staggered three-year term. The directors for each class are elected at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held in the year in which the term of such class expires. Directors serve for three years and until their successors are duly elected and qualify. Our bylaws currently provide that the size of the Board is comprised of seven persons. Walter S. Boone, Jr., 75, was director of the Company from 1984 through 1988 and has been a director since 1990. Mr. Boone has been President of Virginia General Investment, Inc., a private investment firm, since 1978 and is a director of Herald Newspapers, Inc. He was President of Scope Inc., Reston, Virginia, a director of First Virginia Bank and a director of Arlington Mortgage Company. Mr. Boone is a member of the Audit and Executive Committees. Robert S. Raley, Jr., 64, founded The Finance Company in 1977 and has served as our Chairman of the Board from that time until April 1990 and again from May 1990 to the present. Additionally, he served as Chief Executive Officer from 1977 to April 1990, from May 1990 to December 1992 and from August 1996 to the present. Mr. Raley has also served as Chairman of the Board of the Company since inception in 1984 until April 1990 and again from May 1990 to the present and as our Chief Executive Officer from 1984 until April 1990 and again from May 1990 through 1992 and from August 1996 to the present. Mr. Raley has served as Chairman of the Board and Executive Vice President of First Community Finance since inception in 1995. Mr. Raley initially entered the consumer finance industry in 1959. Mr. Raley is a member of the Executive Committee. Phillip R. Smiley, 63, is retired from Lockheed Martin, where he served as a Field Services Regional Manager, a position for which Mr. Smiley was responsible for computer hardware installation, documentation and maintenance. Mr. Smiley had been employed by Lockheed Martin, and its predecessors, UNISYS and Sperry Corp. in various positions for 25 years. Mr. Smiley has been director of the Company since 1994. Mr. Smiley is a member of the Audit Committee. Douglas E. Bywater, 58, has been director of the Company since 1990. Mr. Bywater is a partner in the law firm of Tate & Bywater, Ltd., with whom he has practiced law since 1972. He was also director and General Counsel for the Bank of Vienna. Mr. Bywater is a member of the Executive and Compensation Committees. Linwood R. Watson, 65, has been a director of the Company since 1993. Mr. Watson has been associated with Thompson, Greenspon & Co., P.C. certified public accountants and management consultants, of Fairfax, Virginia since 1979. Mr. Watson, a certified public accountant since 1965, has been engaged in public accounting since 1974. Mr. Watson is a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees. Andrew M. Ockershausen, 72, has been a director of the Company since 1990. Mr. Ockershausen is currently the Director of Business Development for the cable television regional sports network Home Team Sports, Washington, D.C. He is a director of the Police Boys/Girls Club and Hero's Inc., and a past Chairman of the National Association of Broadcasters. From 1987 to 1993, Mr. Ockershausen was Vice President and General Manager of WBSO television in Rockville, Maryland. Mr. Ockershausen is a member of the Compensation Committee. Ronald G. Tray, 60, joined The Finance Company as a Vice President and director for Management Information Systems in 1989. Mr. Tray was appointed Chief Operating Officer and Director of The Finance Company in 1996 and then appointed President in 2000. Mr. Tray was appointed Vice President of the Company in 1996 and then appointed President and Director in 2001. Prior to joining The Finance Company, Mr. Tray was 52 employed by MTech Corporation, a data processing service bureau for banks, located in Fairfax, Virginia, for approximately 20 years. He served as President of Mtech's Mid-Atlantic Division for the last 2 1/2 years. Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires directors, officers and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of a registered class of stock of the Company to file initial reports of ownership (Forms 3) and reports of changes in beneficial ownership (Forms 4 and 5) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") and the NASDAQ Stock Market. Such persons are also required under the rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. To the Company's knowledge, based solely upon a review of the copies of such reports furnished to the Company and in written representations that no other reports were required, the Company believes that applicable Section 16(a) filing requirements were satisfied for transactions that occurred. Executive Officers Who Are Not Directors Pursuant to General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, certain information concerning the executive officers of TFC Enterprises, Inc. is set forth under the caption entitled "Executive Officers of the Company" in Part I, Item 1, of this Form 10-K. Item 11. Executive Compensation Summary Executive Compensation Table The following table sets forth certain information regarding cash and other compensation earned during the years 2001, 2000, and 1999 by Robert S. Raley, Jr., the Company's current Chief Executive Officer and the Company's four most highly compensated other executive officers during 2001 (the "Named Executive Officers"). In addition, all named executives are reimbursed for travel and lodging expenses. The reimbursements are not included in the compensation table. Long Term Annual Compensation Compensation ----------------------------------------------------- ------------ Securities Underlying Name and Principal Other Annual Options All Other Position Year Salary Bonus(1) Compensation (2) (#s)(3) Compensation - ---------------------- ---- -------- -------- ---------------- ------- ------------ Robert S. Raley, Jr., 2001 $ 300,000 $ 328,554 --- --- $ 2,815 Chairman of the Board, 2000 300,000 300,000 --- --- 274,407(4) President and Chief 1999 300,000 409,423 --- --- 139,903(4) Executive Officer Ronald G. Tray, President 2001 $205,437 $36,141 --- --- $3,605 and Assistant Secretary of 2000 191,771 34,235 --- 100,000 3,877 the Company and Chief 1999 175,000 45,037 --- --- 3,653 Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of TFC G. Kent Brooks, President, 2001 $125,419 $18,382 --- --- $3,161 Chief Executive Officer 2000 113,344 9,572 --- 50,000 4,324 and Director of First 1999 104,136 -- --- --- 8,175 Community Finance Rick S. Lieberman, 2001 $ 121,349 $ 27,379 --- --- $3,674 Executive Vice President 2000 115,569 25,936 --- 50,000 4,142 And Chief Lending 1999 110,031 34,119 --- --- 3,653 Officer Of TFC Delma H. Ambrose, 2001 $101,648 $27,379 --- --- $ 3,684 Senior Vice President of 2000 96,633 29,684 --- 50,000 4,442 TFC and Chief Servicing 1999 88,025 3,749 --- --- 3,823 Officer of TFC 53 (1) Bonuses reported in the table reflect the amount earned by the Named Executive Officer for each year shown. Payment of such bonuses occurred in the year following the year in which such bonuses were earned. (2) The dollar value of perquisites and other personal benefits received by each of the Named Executive Officers did not exceed the lesser of either $50,000 or 10% of the total amount of annual salary and bonus reported for any named individual. (3) Options granted pursuant to the Company's 1995 Long-Term Incentive Plan ("Incentive Plan"). (4) Includes $269,982 and $135,000 in 2000 and 1999, respectively, related to the revision to the Raley Note. See "Raley Employment Agreement and Stock Options." Option Grants in Last Fiscal Year No options were granted in the last fiscal year. Fiscal Year End Options Values The table below sets forth information concerning the value of stock options held by the Named Executive Officers as of December 31, 2001, all of which were granted pursuant to the Incentive Plan. Shares Acquired on Name Exercise (#) Value Realized ($)(1) Exercisable(#) Unexercisable(#) Exercisable($)(2) Unexercisable($) - ----- ------------ --------------------- -------------- ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- Name Robert S. Raley --- --- 200,000 --- --- --- Ronald G. Tray 10,000 500 92,807 101,872 5,200 --- Rick S. Lieberman --- --- 23,200 48,800 --- --- Delma H. Ambrose --- --- 20,200 46,800 --- --- Raley Employment Agreement Basic Terms of Employment Agreement TFC and Robert S. Raley, Jr. entered into an employment agreement (the "Raley Employment Agreement"), commencing January 1, 1993 and, as amended, expiring December 31, 2002, unless terminated earlier - -------- (1) The value realized equals the difference between the fair market value of the securities underlying the options and the exercise price of the options at exercise. (2) The value of in-the-money options at fiscal year end was calculated by determining the difference between the average of the high and low sales prices of $1.38 per share of the Company's Common Stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market on December 31 the last trading day of the year, and the exercise price of the options. 54 in accordance with its provisions. Under the terms of the Raley Employment Agreement, TFC agreed to pay Mr. Raley (i) a base salary of $50,000 per annum and (ii) a bonus, after deduction of Mr. Raley's base salary payments, equal to 3% of the consolidated annual net pre-tax income of TFC. The computation of the consolidated annual net pre-tax income of TFC is made without deducting federal or state income taxes or bonuses paid by TFC to Mr. Raley or to any other employee. In addition, Mr. Raley is reimbursed for all reasonable business expenses and is furnished with two automobiles for his use, the reasonable expenses for the operation of which are paid by TFC. Further, TFC has agreed to provide Mr. Raley with all other employee benefits that he enjoyed on the date of such agreement or those benefits that TFC may approve for employees generally or for its senior executives. Notwithstanding the terms of the Raley Employment Agreement, which remains in effect in its original form, the Board passed a resolution modifying the salary and bonus components of his compensation. Under the terms of this resolution Mr. Raley is to receive a base salary of $300,000 per year and a guaranteed bonus of $300,000 to be credited against the bonus payable to Mr. Raley in each year pursuant to the Raley Employment Agreement. In the event the terms of the Raley Employment Agreement result in a bonus in excess of $300,000, Mr. Raley will be paid such excess. However, should the bonus calculation under the Raley Employment Agreement result in a bonus of less than $300,000, then Mr. Raley will not be required to repay any of the $300,000 guaranteed bonus. The salary arrangement is not guaranteed under the Raley Employment Agreement. In addition to termination upon the occurrence of Mr. Raley's disability or death, TFC may terminate the Raley Employment Agreement prior to the expiration of its term in the event that: (i) Mr. Raley ceases to serve as the Chairman of TFC's Board of Directors; (ii) all or substantially all of TFC's assets are sold to a third party; (iii) more than 50% of the then issued and outstanding stock of TFC or the Company is sold to, or exchanged for equity interests in, any person or entity, which sale or exchange would not constitute a "continuity of interest;" (iv) TFC is involved in a business combination in which it is not the surviving corporation; or (v) TFC is dissolved voluntarily or by operation of law. Further, the Raley Employment Agreement provides that TFC reserves the right to terminate such agreement, without notice for "cause," as defined therein. The Raley Employment Agreement also includes a covenant not to compete, which continues for as long as Mr. Raley receives payments thereunder. Bonus Repayment Obligation Although the Company cannot make a final determination regarding the amount, if any, of the 3% bonus of net pre-tax income of TFC until the end of each year, in 1995 and prior years, TFC made estimated bonus payments to Mr. Raley and other executives throughout the year on a monthly basis. In 1995, these estimated bonus payments to Mr. Raley totaled $354,982. However, because TFC did not have any net pre-tax income in 1995, Mr. Raley was obligated to return to TFC all estimated bonus payments made in 1995. In addition, although Mr. Raley also received $50,000 in base salary during 1995, Mr. Raley elected to repay that amount as well. To fulfill this obligation, Mr. Raley delivered a Promissory Note to TFC dated as of January 1, 1996, in the principal amount of $404,982 ("Raley Note") and an Excess Compensation Repayment Agreement also dated as of January 1, 1996 ("Raley Repayment Agreement"). Effective July 1999 the Board voted to revise the terms of the Raley Note whereas the balance of the note was reduced monthly on a pro rata basis from July 1999 through December 2000 for each month Raley continues in his role as CEO. Employment Agreements The Named Executive Officers entered into a Change of Control agreement with TFC in July 2001. The agreement terminates on the earlier of (i) the cessation of the employees employment with the Company for any reason, or (ii) the Company's notice of termination of employment, irrespective of the effective date of the termination. Directors' Compensation Each director of the Company who is not also an executive officer of the Company receives (i) a $5,000 annual retainer, (ii) a $1,000 fee for personal attendance at each Board Meeting, (iii) a $500 fee for attendance on a telephonic Board Meeting and (iv) a $500 fee is paid to each director who personally attends Committee Meetings held on days on which there is no Board meeting. Each Audit Committee member receives (i) an additional $2,000 annual retainer with the Chairman receiving a $4,000 annual retainer, and (ii) a $500 fee for each Committee Meeting regardless of when held. Directors who are also employees of the Company receive no additional 55 compensation for serving as directors. The Company reimburses all of its directors for travel and out of pocket expenses in connection with their attendance at meetings of the Board of Directors. In 2000, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan ("Director Plan"), reserving up to 200,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock for issuance under the Director Plan, which was approved by the shareholders at the 2000 Annual Meeting. Pursuant to the Director Plan, non-employee directors of the Company are eligible to receive non-qualified stock options pursuant to a formula that grants existing non-employee directors and any new non-employee directors an initial grant to purchase 10,000 shares and existing directors 3,000 additional shares on an annual basis on the date of each annual meeting of shareholders at which directors are elected, provided that such director is elected at such annual meeting, commencing with the 2001 annual meeting. All options granted are immediately exercisable. The exercise price of all options granted under the Director's Plan is the fair market value of the Common Stock at the time of the grant. All options granted under the Director's Plan expire on the first to occur of: (i) the date the option holder resigns from the Board; (ii) 90 days after an option holder fails to be elected at a meeting of shareholders called for the purpose of electing Board members; (iii) one year following the date the option holder ceases to be a member of the Board because of death or disability; and (iv) five years from the date of grant. An option holder may not sell or dispose of any shares of Common Stock acquired pursuant to the exercise of an option under the plan until at least six months have elapsed from the date of grant. As of December 31, 2001, options to purchase up to 75,000 shares of Common Stock were outstanding under the Director Plan. Limitation on Deductibility of Certain Compensation for Federal Income Tax Purposes Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code ("162(m)") precludes the Company from taking a deduction for compensation in excess of $1,000,000 for the Chief Executive Officer or any of its four other highest paid officers. Certain performance-based compensation, however, is specifically exempt from the deduction limit. In adopting the Incentive Plan, the Compensation Committee duly considered Section 162(m) and structured the Incentive Plan accordingly. The Compensation Committee believes that the Incentive Plan and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan will both qualify as performance-based compensation under the regulations issued under Section 162(m). Douglas E. Bywater, Compensation Committee Chair Andrew M. Ockershausen, Compensation Committee Member Linwood R. Watson, Compensation Committee Member THE PRECEDING "COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT CONCERNING THE 2001 COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVE OFFICERS" SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO BE SOLICITING MATERIAL OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED, OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN ANY DOCUMENTS SO FILED. Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management The following table sets forth information as of March 16, 2001 relating to the beneficial ownership of the Company's Common Stock by (i) each director nominee and each of the Company's directors and named executive officers, (ii) each person (or group of affiliated persons) who is known by the Company to own beneficially more than 5% of the Common Stock, and (iii) all of the Company's directors and executive officers as a group. Amount of Beneficial Name and Address of Beneficial Owner(1) Ownership Percent of Class - ------------------------------------ -------------------- ---------------- Robert S. Raley, Jr. 1,436,359 (2) 12.24% Walter S. Boone, Jr. 409,224 (3)(6) 3.54% Douglas E. Bywater 401,409 (4)(6) 3.48% 56 Amount of Beneficial Name and Address of Beneficial Owner(1) Ownership Percent of Class - ------------------------------------ -------------------- ---------------- Andrew M. Ockershausen 163,000 (6) 1.41% Phillip R. Smiley 48,200 (5)(6) * Linwood R. Watson 19,000 (6) * Ronald G. Tray 174,276 (7) 1.49% Rick S. Lieberman 42,078 (8) * Delma H. Ambrose 38,522 (9) * General Electric Capital Corporation 1,135,280 (10) 9.84% New Generation Advisers, Inc. 770,900 (11) 6.68% All directors and executive Officers as a group (11 persons) 2,867,551 23.76% - ----------------------------------- *Less than 1% beneficial ownership. (1) All directors and executive officers receive mail at the Company's corporate executive offices at 5425 Robin Hood Road, Suite 101B, Norfolk, Virginia 23513. (2) Includes 29,254 shares owned jointly by Mr. Raley and his wife, 10,100 shares owned solely by his wife and 200,000 shares which Mr. Raley has the right to acquire within 60 days through the exercise of stock options granted to Mr. Raley in January 1997 under the Company's 1995 Long-Term Incentive Plan ("Incentive Plan") in connection with his 1997 compensation package. See "Executive Compensation - Raley Employment Agreement and Stock Options." (3) Includes 203,112 shares owned by the Walter S. Boone, Jr. Living Trust and 193,112 shares owned by the Rose K. Boone Living Trust. (4) Includes 387,224 shares owned jointly by Mr. Bywater and his wife and 1,185 shares owned jointly by Mr. Bywater and his children. (5) Includes 35,200 shares owned jointly by Mr. Smiley and his wife. (6) Includes 13,000 shares that each has the right to acquire within 60 days through the exercise of stock options granted under the Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan. (7) Includes 123,743 shares which Mr. Tray has the right to acquire within 60 days through the exercise of stock options granted under the Incentive Plan and 2,000 shares owned by his wife. (8) Includes 37,600 shares that Mr. Lieberman has the right to acquire within 60 days through the exercise of stock options granted under the Incentive Plan. (9) Includes 33,600 shares that Ms. Ambrose has the right to acquire within 60 days through the exercise of stock options granted under the Incentive Plan. (10) Per a Schedule 13D dated April 4, 1997, consists of the right to acquire shares within 60 days pursuant to two warrants issued to General Electric Capital Corporation, 540 W. Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL 60010, by the Company pursuant to a loan transaction in December 1996 and a subsequent amendment thereto in April 1997. (11) Per a Schedule 13G dated March 13, 2002, New Generation Advisers, Inc, 225 Friend Street, Suite 801, Boston MA, 02114, an investment adviser, owned 6.68% of common stock at December 31, 2001. 57 Item 13. Certain Relationship and Related Transactions During 2000, 1999, and 1998, the Company issued $0.2 million, $1.3 million, and $0.7 million, respectively, of unsecured subordinated debt due three years from origination. During 2001, approximately $0.5 million renewed for an additional three years. The notes bear interest at 15% per year. These notes were offered for cash pursuant to a private placement to a limited number of prospective investors, including but not limited to, the Board of Directors, officers and certain existing shareholders of the Company. Notes outstanding under this private placement totaled $2.2 million at December 31, 2001. During 2001 and 2000, the Company issued $0.3 million and $0.7 million, respectively of unsecured subordinated debt due six months from origination. The notes bear interest at 12% per year and automatically renew for same term unless notice given by investor. These notes were offered for cash pursuant to a private placement to a limited number of prospective investors, including but not limited to, the Board of Directors, officers and certain existing shareholders of the Company. Notes outstanding under this private placement totaled $0.9 million at December 31, 2001. The following table recaps the Subordinated Notes held or controlled by the Company's Officers and Directors: Name Relation with the Company - ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------- Robert S. Raley, Jr. Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer $1,440,000 Andrew M. Ockershausen Director 100,000 Linwood R. Watson Director 100,000 Philip R. Smiley Director 30,000 Walter S. Boone, Jr. Director 74,035 Ronald G. Tray Director, President and Assistant Secretary of the Company and President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of TFC 100,000 ---------- $1,844,035 ========== On December 20, 1996, TFC, a subsidiary of the Company, entered into an Amended and Restated Motor Vehicle Installment Contract Loan Security Agreement (the "GECC Loan Agreement") with General Electric Capital Corporation ("GECC"), under which GECC agreed to amend and restate the agreement governing the previous credit arrangement between GECC and TFC. The GECC Loan Agreement provided for maximum borrowings by TFC from GECC of $150,000,000. As consideration for GECC extending credit under the GECC Loan Agreement, the Company and certain affiliates guaranteed TFC's performance and payment under the GECC Loan Agreement in separate guarantees made by each and dated December 20, 1996. As further consideration for GECC entering into the GECC Loan Agreement, the Company issued to GECC a Warrant to Purchase Common Stock, dated December 20, 1996 (the "First Warrant"), whereby GECC was granted rights to purchase 567,640 shares of the Common Stock (or 4.79%) of the Company. In connection with the First Warrant, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with GECC dated December 20, 1996 (the "Registration Rights Agreement"), in order to provide GECC with certain registration rights with respect to the shares of Common Stock purchasable under the First Warrant. 58 In early 1997, the Company breached certain restrictive covenants under the GECC Loan Agreement, and negotiated a loan restructuring with GECC which, among other things, caused GECC to advance additional monies to TFC to pay certain amounts to another creditor of TFC (the "Loan Restructure"). The Loan Restructure was evidenced by an Amendment No. 1 to the GECC Loan Agreement dated April 4, 1997. As a condition to the Loan Restructure, GECC required that the Company grant GECC another warrant to purchase shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share (the "Second Warrant") under terms substantially similar to those in the First Warrant which, upon exercise together with the First Warrant, would give GECC beneficial ownership of the Company totaling 9.1% at that time. GECC also required that the First Warrant be amended to reduce the exercise price from $2.00 per share to $1.00 per share and to extend the expiration date thereof from December 31, 2000 to March 31, 2002 (the same expiration date under the Second Warrant). Furthermore, the Company amended and restated the Registration Rights Agreement to provide for registration rights with respect to the Common Stock issuable under both the First Warrant and the Second Warrant. As a part of the Restructure, the maximum amount which could be borrowed by TFC under the Loan Agreement was reduced to $110 million. Although both warrants are immediately exercisable, as of the date of this Statement, neither the First Warrant nor the Second Warrant had been exercised by GECC. In December 2000, GECC announced that it would no longer participate in the business of financing automobiles or automobile finance companies and renewed the amended revolving line of credit through March 2001. In March 2001, The Finance Company signed an amendment with this lender that terminated January 1, 2002. The credit line available under the amendment declined from $130 million to $100 million at the closing of the securitization on April 2, 2001, declined to $75 million on August 1, 2001, and terminated January 1, 2002. On December 3, 2001 the credit line was reduced to $50 million and extended through April 1, 2002. In March 2002, the Company signed a new amendment with this lender that terminates January 2, 2003. The credit line available under the amendment declines from $50 million to $40 million on July 1, 2002. The expiration of the warrants was subsequently amended to 120 days after the termination of the agreement. 59 PART IV Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K (a) (1) Financial Statements The following consolidated financial statements and the Auditors' Reports thereon, are included in Part II, Item 8 of this report. Report of McGladrey & Pullen LLP, Independent Auditors Report of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2001 and 2000 Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the Years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (2) Financial Statement Schedule Schedule I - Financial Information of Registrant - TFC Enterprises, Inc. All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable and therefore have been omitted. (3) Exhibits The exhibits listed on the accompanying Exhibit Index are filed or incorporated by reference as part of this Form 10-K and such Exhibit Index is incorporated herein by reference. (b) Reports on Form 8-K (filed during the fourth quarter of 2001): None Page 60 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. TFC ENTERPRISES, INC. By: /s/ Robert S. Raley, Jr. -------------------------------------- Robert S. Raley, Jr. Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer Dated: April 22, 2002 61 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ------- ----------- 3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of TFC Enterprises, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1, Commission File No. 33-70638, previously filed with the Commission on October 21, 1993.) 3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of TFC Enterprises, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1, Commission File No. 33-70638, previously filed with the Commission on October 21, 1993.) 3.3 Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Bylaws of TFC Enterprises, Inc. regarding the number of directors comprising the Board of TFC Enterprises, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission.) 4 Form of Common Stock Certificate of the TFC Enterprises, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1, Commission File No. 33-70638, previously filed with the Commission on October 21, 1993.) (a) 10.4 Employment Agreement between The Finance Company and Robert S. Raley, Jr. dated October 22, 1992. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1, Commission File No. 33-70638, previously filed with the Commission on October 21, 1993.) (a) 10.5 The Finance Company 401(k) Savings Plan dated May 1, 1991, and Amendment No. 1 dated August 1, 1993. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1, Commission File No. 33-70638, previously filed with the Commission on October 21, 1993.) (a) 10.6 TFCEI Employee Stock Purchase Plan dated December 20, 1993. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1, Commission File No. 33-70638, previously filed with the Commission on October 21, 1993.) (a) 10.7 TFC Enterprises, Inc. 1995 Long-Term Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission.) 10.8 Forms of Junior Subordinated Promissory Notes. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1, Commission File No. 33-70638, previously filed with the Commission on October 21, 1993.) 10.9 Office Lease dated June 1, 1995, by and between AFW No. 39 Corporation and The Finance Company. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission.) 10.10 Lease Agreement, dated April 28, 1995, between Three Oaks Plaza, Ltd. and The Finance Company, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1995, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission.) 10.11 Note purchase agreement among The Finance Company and Connecticut General Life Insurance Company ("CIGNA") and certain affiliates of CIGNA dated June 30, 1995, relating to $10,000,000 in original principal amount of 9.38% Senior Subordinated Notes due June 30, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1995, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission.) Exhibit No. Description ------- ----------- 10.12 Amendment No. 1 to note purchase agreement, dated as of June 30, 1995, by and between The Finance Company and Connecticut General Life Insurance Company ("CIGNA") regarding CIGNA's consent to the Company's $25 million credit facility with NationsBank. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1995, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission.) 10.13 Amendment No. 2 and Waiver and Forbearance Agreement by and among The Finance Company, CIGNA, and certain affiliates of CIGNA, dated as of January 31, 1996, relating to 9.38% Senior Subordinated Notes, dated as of January 31, 1996. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission.) 10.14 Amended and Restated Motor Vehicle Installment Contract Loan and Security Agreement dated January 1, 1999 between The Finance Company and General Electric Capital Corporation. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 8-K previously filed with the Commission, Commission File No. 0-22910, on January 29,1999.) 10.15 TFC Enterprises, Inc. Warrant to Purchase Common Stock dated December 20, 1996. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission.) 10.16 Allonge to Warrant to Purchase Common Stock dated April 4, 1997. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission.) 10.17 TFC Enterprises, Inc. Warrant to Purchase Common Stock dated April 4, 1997. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission.) (a) 10.18 Amended and Restated Registration Rights dated April 4, 1997 between TFC Enterprises, Inc. and General Electric Capital Corporation. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission.) 10.19 Amendment No. 3 and Waiver of Note Agreement by and among The Finance Company, CIGNA, and certain affiliates of CIGNA, dated as of April 4, 1997, relating to 9.38 % Senior Subordinated Notes. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission.) 10.20 Loan and Security Agreement dated August 17, 1999, between First Community Finance, Inc. and Bank of America National Association. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission.) 10.21 Loan and Security Agreement between PC Acceptance Corporation (name subsequently changed to PC Acceptance.com, Inc.) and Sterling National Bank. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ending March 31, 2000, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission). 10.22 Purchase Agreement between The Finance Company and TFC Receivables Corporation II dated December 1, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission.) Exhibit No. Description ------- ----------- 10.23 Sale and Servicing Agreement among The Finance Company, Asset Guaranty Insurance Company, TFC Automobile Receivables Trust 1999-1, TFC Receivables Corporation 2 and Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association dated December 1, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission.) 10.24 Indenture among Asset Guaranty Insurance Company, Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association and TFC Automobile Receivables Trust 1999-1 dated December 1, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission.) 10.25 Insurance and Reimbursement Agreement among The Finance Company, Asset Guaranty Insurance Company, TFC Automobile Receivables Trust 1999-1, TFC Receivables Corporation 2 and Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association dated December 1, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission.) 10.26 Purchase Agreement between The Finance Company and TFC Receivables Corporation III dated September 26, 2000. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission.) 10.27 Sale and Servicing Agreement among The Finance Company, TFC Automobile Receivables Trust 2000-1, TFC Receivables Corporation III, Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association and Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc. dated September 26, 2000. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission.) 10.28 Indenture between Wells Fargo Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association and TFC Automobile Receivables Trust 2000-1 dated September 26, 2000. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission.) 10.29 Insurance and Indemnity Agreement among The Finance Company, Financial Security Assurance Inc., TFC Automobile Receivables Trust 2000-1, TFC Receivables Corporation III, Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., and Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association dated September 26, 2000. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission.) 10.30 Note purchase agreement between The Finance Company and N M Rothschild & Sons Limited dated August 24, 2000. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission.) 10.31 Amendment No. 4 to Amended and Restated Motor Vehicle Installment Contract Loan and Security Agreement dated November 30, 2000, between The Finance Company and General Electric Capital Corporation. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 8-K, Commission File No. 0-22910, previously filed with the Commission on January 26, 2001.) 10.32 Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Motor Vehicle Installment contract and Security Agreement dated August 18, 2000 between The Finance Company and General Electric Capital Corporation. Exhibit No. Description ------- ----------- 10.33 Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Motor Vehicle Installment Contract and Security agreement dated September 29, 2000 between The Finance Company and General Electric Capital Corporation. 10.34 Senior Subordinated Debenture between First Community Finance and Lyndon Life Insurance Company dated December 14, 2000. 10.35 Senior Subordinated Debenture between The Finance Company and Lyndon Life Insurance Company dated December 14, 2000. 10.36 Senior Subordinated Debenture between The Finance Company and Live Oak Investment Company, LLC dated January 12, 2001. 10.37 Amended And Restated Motor Vehicle Installment Contract Loan And Security Agreement between THE Finance Company and General Electric Capital Corporation. 10.38 Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Motor Vehicle Installment Contract and Security agreement 8 dated September 29, 2000 between The Finance Company and General Electric Capital Corporation. 10.39 Purchase Agreement between The Finance Company and TFC Receivables Corporation IV dated March 30, 2001. 10.40 Sale and Servicing Agreement among Asset Guaranty Insurance Company, The Finance Company, TFC Automobile Receivables Trust 2001-1, TFC Receivables Corporation IV and Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association dated March 30, 2001. 10.41 Indenture among Asset Guaranty Insurance Company, Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association and TFC Automobile Receivables Trust 2001-1 dated March 30, 2001. 10.42 Insurance and Indemnity Agreement among The Finance Company, Asset Guaranty Insurance Company, TFC Automobile Receivables Trust 2001-1, TFC Receivables Corporation IV, Wells Fargo Financial America Inc., and Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association dated March 30, 2001. 10.43 Purchase Agreement between The Finance Company and TFC Warehouse Corporation I dated June 28, 2001. 10.44 Sale and Servicing Agreement among The Finance Company, TFC Warehouse Corporation I, Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association, Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., and Westside Funding Corporation dated June 28, 2001. 10.45 Warehouse and Security Agreement among, Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association, TFC Warehouse Corporation I, The Finance Company, and Westside Funding Corporation dated June 28, 2001. 10.46 Insurance Agreement among The Finance Company, TFC Warehouse Corporation I, and Royal Indemnity Company dated June 28, 2001. (b) 10.47 Amended And Restated Motor Vehicle Installment Contract Loan And Security Agreement between Exhibit No. Description ------- ----------- THE Finance Company and General Electric Capital Corporation. 10.48 Employment agreements with Ronald Tray, Delma Ambrose, Rick Lieberman and G. Kent Brooks. These agreements provide for their continued employment upon a change of control of the Company. (b) 21 List of subsidiaries of TFC Enterprises, Inc. (b) 23 Consent of Independent Auditor (Ernst & Young LLP). (b) 99.2 Financial Statement Schedule I. - ---------- (a) Represents a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement per Item 14(a)3. (b) Filed herewith. Exhibit 99.2 Schedule I- Financial Information of Registrant TFC Enterprises, Inc. Balance Sheets December 31 (in thousands) 2001 2000 ---- ---- Assets Investment in subsidiaries $ 22,716 $ 16,391 Intangible assets, net 7,704 8,796 Due from subsidiaries 21,083 22,233 Other assets 13 13 -------- -------- Total assets $ 51,516 $ 47,433 ======== ======== Liabilities and shareholders' equity Liabilities: Income taxes payable $ 291 $ 1,257 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 20 24 Deferred income taxes 124 230 -------- -------- Total liabilities 435 1,511 Shareholders' equity: Preferred stock, $.01 per value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; none outstanding -- -- Common stock, $.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized and 11,534,890 and 11,449,559 outstanding in 2001 and 2000, respectively 51 50 Additional paid-in capital 56,187 56,105 Accumulated deficit (5,157) (10,233) -------- -------- Total shareholders' equity 51,081 45,922 -------- -------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 51,516 $ 47,433 ======== ======== Schedule I- Financial Information of Registrant TFC Enterprises, Inc. Statements of Operations Years ended December 31 (in thousands) 2001 2000 1999 ---- ---- ---- Net interest revenue: Interest revenue $ -- $ -- $ -- Interest expense 7 -- -- ------- ------- ------- Net interest revenue (7) -- -- Other revenue: Equity in net income of subsidiaries 6,325 5,323 7,909 ------- ------- ------- Total other revenue 6,325 5,323 7,909 Operating expenses: Amortization of intangible assets 1,092 1,091 1,091 Other 416 435 694 ------- ------- ------- Total operating expense 1,508 1,526 1,785 Income before income taxes 4,810 3,797 6,124 (Benefit from) provision for income taxes (266) (271) (363) ------- ------- ------- Net income $ 5,076 $ 4,068 $ 6,487 ======= ======= ======= Schedule I- Financial Information of Registrant TFC Enterprises, Inc. Statements of Cash Flows Years ended December 31 ----------------------- (in thousands) 2001 2000 1999 ---- ---- ---- Operating activities Net income $ 5,076 $ 4,068 $ 6,487 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: Equity in net (income) of subsidiaries (6,325) (5,323) (7,909) Amortization of intangible assets 1,092 1,091 1,091 (Benefit from) provision for deferred income taxes (106) (124) (315) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Decrease in other assets -- 73 20 Decrease in due from subsidiaries 1,150 573 990 Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses (4) (98) (18) Decrease in income taxes payable (966) (285) (406) ------- ------- ------- Net cash used in operating activities (83) (25) (60) ------- ------- ------- Financing activities Proceeds from stock options exercised 83 25 60 ------- ------- ------- Net cash provided by financing activities 83 25 60 ------- ------- ------- Increase (decrease) in cash -- -- -- Cash at beginning of year -- -- $ -- ------- ------- ------- Cash at end of year $ -- $ -- $- ======= ======= ======= Supplemental disclosures: Income taxes paid $ 725 $ 1,253 $ 587