1 ================================================================================ SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 --------------- FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE PERIOD ENDED: DECEMBER 31, 2000 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 000-21363 --------------- EDUCATION MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) PENNSYLVANIA 25-1119571 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 300 SIXTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (412) 562-0900 SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT: COMMON STOCK, $.01 PAR VALUE (Title of class) PREFERRED SHARE PURCHASE RIGHTS (Title of class) 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 number of shares of the registrant's Common Stock outstanding as of December 31, 2000 was 29,967,587. ================================================================================ 2 INDEX PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE ITEM 1 - CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)................................3-6 ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.........7-9 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS......................................10 ITEM 2 - CHANGES IN SECURITIES..................................10 ITEM 3 - DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES........................10 ITEM 4 - SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.......................................10 ITEM 5 - OTHER INFORMATION......................................10 ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.......................10 SIGNATURES ..................................................................11 2 3 PART I ITEM 1 - CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS EDUCATION MANAGEMENT CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in thousands) DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31, 1999 2000 2000 ------------ -------- ------------ (unaudited) (unaudited) ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted balances............ $ 30,470 $ 39,538 $ 9,448 Receivables ........................................................ 17,741 16,735 22,081 Inventories ........................................................ 2,620 3,145 3,358 Deferred income taxes .............................................. 2,476 2,872 2,845 Other current assets ............................................... 5,620 4,423 7,699 -------- --------- --------- TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS .......................................... 58,927 66,713 45,431 -------- --------- --------- PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET .......................................... 107,385 135,358 145,127 DEFERRED INCOME TAXES AND OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS ..................... 7,979 10,677 10,790 INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET OF AMORTIZATION ............................... 27,661 27,927 38,947 -------- --------- --------- TOTAL ASSETS................................................... $201,952 $ 240,675 $ 240,295 ======== ========= ========= LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT CURRENT LIABILITIES: Current portion of long-term debt................................... $ 173 $ 16 $ 74 Accounts payable ................................................... 3,129 19,898 6,315 Accrued liabilities ................................................ 13,453 13,062 16,782 Advance payments ................................................... 47,913 29,915 57,658 -------- --------- --------- TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES ..................................... 64,668 62,891 80,829 -------- --------- --------- LONG-TERM DEBT, LESS CURRENT PORTION ................................. 35,727 64,267 25,087 OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES .......................................... 602 567 43 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT: Common Stock ....................................................... 296 299 305 Additional paid-in capital ......................................... 94,178 96,585 99,380 Treasury stock, at cost ............................................ (9,238) (9,733) (6,835) Retained earnings .................................................. 15,719 25,799 41,486 -------- --------- --------- TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT ................................ 100,955 112,950 134,336 -------- --------- --------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT................. $201,952 $ 240,675 $ 240,295 ======== ========= ========= The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements. 3 4 EDUCATION MANAGEMENT CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited) (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) FOR THE THREE MONTHS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 2000 1999 2000 ------- -------- -------- -------- NET REVENUES .......................................... $87,023 $103,112 $147,873 $175,673 COSTS AND EXPENSES: Educational services ................................ 49,907 58,084 94,427 111,091 General and administrative .......................... 17,161 19,951 31,466 36,637 Amortization of intangibles ......................... 389 438 721 795 ------- -------- -------- -------- 67,457 78,473 126,614 148,523 ------- -------- -------- -------- INCOME BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES ...................... 19,566 24,639 21,259 27,150 Interest expense, net ............................... 319 823 442 1,438 ------- -------- -------- -------- INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES ............................ 19,247 23,816 20,817 25,712 Provision for income taxes .......................... 7,723 9,285 8,367 10,025 ------- -------- -------- -------- NET INCOME ............................................ $11,524 $ 14,531 $ 12,450 $ 15,687 ======= ======== ======== ======== EARNINGS PER SHARE: Basic ............................................. $ .40 $ .49 $ .43 $ .53 ======= ======== ======== ======== Diluted ........................................... $ .39 $ .47 $ .42 $ .51 ======= ======== ======== ======== WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING (000'S): Basic ............................................. 28,809 29,080 29,473 29,336 Diluted ........................................... 29,489 29,772 30,963 30,628 The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements. 4 5 EDUCATION MANAGEMENT CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (Dollars in thousands) FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 2000 ---- ---- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income ............................................. $ 12,450 $ 15,687 ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Depreciation and amortization ..................... 9,297 11,390 Changes in current assets and liabilities: Receivables .................................... (2,243) (5,265) Inventories .................................... (453) (213) Other current assets ........................... (2,509) (3,271) Accounts payable ............................... (9,402) (478) Accrued liabilities ............................ 1,610 2,477 Advance payments ............................... 26,088 26,925 -------- -------- Total adjustments ............................ 22,388 31,565 -------- -------- Net cash flows from operating activities ..... 34,838 47,252 -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired ...... (8,047) (9,677) Expenditures for property and equipment ................ (18,725) (33,207) Other, net ............................................. (74) (2,034) -------- -------- Net cash flows from investing activities ..... (26,846) (44,918) -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Revolving credit facility activity, net ................ (800) (39,150) Principal payments on debt ............................. (1,292) (30) Proceeds from issuance of Common Stock ................. 442 6,756 Repurchase of Common Stock ............................. (8,743) -- -------- -------- Net cash flows from financing activities ..... (10,393) (32,424) -------- -------- NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS .................. (2,401) (30,090) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD ........... 32,871 39,538 -------- -------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD ................. $ 30,470 $ 9,448 ======== ======== SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION Cash paid during the period for: Interest (net of amount capitalized) ................... $ 27 $ 1,466 Income taxes ........................................... 747 222 Noncash investing and financing activities ............... Shares received in connection with exercise of options.. -- 2,899 The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements. 5 6 EDUCATION MANAGEMENT CORPORATION NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) 1. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Fiscal 2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2000 has been derived from the audited balance sheet included in the Company's Fiscal 2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The accompanying interim financial statements are unaudited; however, management believes that all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation have been made and all such adjustments are normal, recurring adjustments. The results for the three-month and six-month periods ended December 31, 2000 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year. Unless otherwise noted, references to 2000 and 2001 refer to the periods ended December 31, 1999 and 2000, respectively. Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. 2. Education Management Corporation ("EDMC" or the "Company") is among the largest providers of proprietary postsecondary education in the United States, based on student enrollment and revenues. Through its operating units, primarily the Art Institutes, the Company offers bachelor's and associate's degree programs and non-degree programs in the areas of design, media arts, culinary arts, fashion and paralegal studies. The Company has provided career-oriented education programs for over 35 years. 3. Reflected below is a summary of the Company's capital stock: PAR VALUE AUTHORIZED DECEMBER 31, 1999 JUNE 30, 2000 DECEMBER 31, 2000 ISSUED: Preferred Stock $ .01 10,000,000 -- -- -- Common Stock $ .01 60,000,000 29,626,588 29,877,025 30,472,003 HELD IN TREASURY: Common Stock N/A N/A 872,146 907,446 504,416 For the three-month period ended December 31, 2000, 461,233 shares held by the Company in treasury were released for the exercise of stock options. 4. The Company began operations at two new locations in July 2000, The Art Institute of Washington (located in Arlington, VA) and The Art Institute of Los Angeles - Orange County. Additionally, in October 2000 the Company acquired the outstanding stock of The Art Institute of California located in San Diego, California. This acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, with the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the assets acquired being assigned to identifiable intangible assets and goodwill. The results of The Art Institute of California have been included in the Company's results from the date of acquisition. The pro forma effects of the acquisition in the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements would not materially impact the reported results. 5. Reconciliation of diluted shares (000's): THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 2000 1999 2000 --------- ------- -------- -------- Basic shares....................... 28,809 29,473 29,080 29,336 Dilution for stock options......... 680 1,490 692 1,292 ------ ------ ------ ------ Diluted shares..................... 29,489 30,963 29,772 30,628 ====== ====== ====== ====== For the period ended December 31, 1999, options to purchase 579,000 shares were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation because of their antidilutive effect (due to the exercise price of such options exceeding the average market price for the period). 6 7 ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains statements that may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "estimates," "anticipates," "continues," "contemplates," "expects," "may," "will," "could," "should" or "would" or the negatives thereof. Those statements are based on the intent, belief or expectation of the Company as of the date of this Quarterly Report. Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and may involve risks and uncertainties that are outside the control of the Company. Actual results may vary materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of changes in United States or international economic conditions, governmental regulations and other factors. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or understanding to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. The following discussion of the Company's results of operations and financial condition should be read in conjunction with the interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company and the notes thereto, included herein. Unless otherwise noted, references to 2000 and 2001 are to the periods ended December 31, 1999 and 2000, respectively. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000 COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 Net revenues increased by 18.5% to $103.1 million in 2001 from $87.0 million in the second quarter of 2000 due primarily to a 14.3% increase in student enrollment, accompanied by a tuition increase of approximately 6% over the prior year. Total student enrollment at the Company's schools increased from 24,502 in 2000 to 27,999 in 2001, including enrollment growth of approximately 9.9% at the schools that have been operated by the Company for 24 months or more. The Company acquired The Art Institute of California in October 2000. Educational services expense increased by $8.2 million, or 16.4%, to $58.1 million in 2001 from $49.9 million in 2000, due primarily to the incremental costs incurred to support higher student enrollment. Educational services expense decreased from 57.3% of net revenues for 2000 to 56.3% for 2001, reflecting operating efficiencies at established locations, partially offset by increased depreciation and amortization charges related to the level of capital expenditures made during the past 12 months. General and administrative expense was $20.0 million in 2001, up 16.3% from $17.2 million in 2000. The increase over the comparable quarter in the prior year reflects increased marketing and admissions costs as well as administrative expense for three additional locations that were opened or acquired during the past 12 months. General and administrative expense, as a percent of net revenues, decreased by 0.4% to 19.3% as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2000, reflecting operating leverage related to marketing and admissions and centralized support functions. Amortization of intangibles increased by $49,000, to $438,000 in 2001, as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2000. This increase is a result of the amortization of intangibles associated with the purchase of The Art Institute of California in October 2000. Net interest expense was $823,000 in 2001, as compared to $319,000 in 2000. This change was attributable to an increase in the average outstanding borrowings, primarily related to capital expenditures and acquisitions. The Company's effective tax rate declined 1.1% to 39.0% in 2001 from 40.1% in 2000, primarily due to the reduced impact of nondeductible expenses. The effective rates differed from the combined federal and state statutory rates due to expenses that are nondeductible for tax purposes. Net income increased by $3.0 million to $14.5 million in 2001 from $11.5 million in 2000. The increase is attributable to improved results from operations at the Company's schools and a lower effective tax rate, partially offset by higher amortization of intangibles and interest expense. SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000 COMPARED TO THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 Net revenues increased by 18.8% to $175.7 million for the first six months of fiscal 2001 from $147.9 million for the comparable period in fiscal 2000. Average enrollment at the Company's schools increased 14.7% from 21,355 in 2000 to 24,495 in 2001. The enrollment growth and higher tuition rates resulted in greater net revenues for 2001. Net revenues for 2001 include approximately two months of revenue for the recently acquired Art Institute of California. 7 8 Educational services expense increased by $16.7 million, or 17.7%, to $111.1 million in 2001 from $94.4 million in 2000, due primarily to the incremental costs incurred to support higher student enrollment. Educational services expense represented 63.2% and 63.9% of net revenues for 2001 and 2000, respectively. The margin improvement of 0.7% results primarily from operating leverage at locations that have been operated by the Company 24 months or more, offset by higher facility and depreciation costs at newer locations. General and administrative expense was $36.6 million in 2001, up 16.4% from $31.5 million in 2000. The increase over the comparable period in the prior year reflects increased marketing and admissions costs. General and administrative expense, as a percent of net revenues, decreased from 21.3% in the first six months of fiscal 2000 to 20.9% in 2001, reflecting containment of administrative costs at established school locations and central support staff. Amortization of intangibles increased by $74,000, to $795,000 in 2001, resulting primarily from amortization of the intangible assets associated with the purchase of The Art Institute of California in October 2000 and six months of amortization of the intangibles associated with acquisitions made during the first quarter of fiscal 2000. Net interest expense was $1.4 million in 2001, as compared to $442,000 in 2000. This change was attributable to an increase in the average outstanding borrowings, primarily related to capital expenditures and acquisitions. The Company's effective tax rate was 39.0% in 2001 and 40.1% in 2000, primarily due to the reduced impact of nondeductible expenses. The effective rates differed from the combined federal and state statutory rates due to expenses that are nondeductible for tax purposes. Net income increased by $3.2 million to $15.7 million in 2001 from $12.5 million in 2000. The increase is attributable to improved results from operations at the Company's schools and a lower effective tax rate, partially offset by higher amortization of intangibles and interest expense. SEASONALITY AND OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING QUARTERLY RESULTS The Company's quarterly revenues and income fluctuate primarily as a result of the pattern of student enrollments. The Company experiences a seasonal increase in new enrollments in the fall (fiscal year second quarter), which is traditionally when the largest number of new high school graduates begin postsecondary education. Some students choose not to attend classes during summer months, although the Company's schools encourage year-round attendance. As a result, total student enrollments at the Company's schools are highest in the fall quarter and lowest in the summer months (fiscal year first quarter). The Company's costs and expenses, however, do not fluctuate as significantly as revenues on a quarterly basis. Historically, the Company's profitability has been lowest in its fiscal first quarter due to lower revenues combined with expenses incurred in preparation for the peak enrollments in the fall quarter. The Company anticipates that the seasonal pattern in revenues and earnings will continue in the future. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES The Company generated positive cash flow from operating activities of $47.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2000, an increase of $12.4 million over the comparable period for fiscal 2000, due to a decrease in the working capital commitment and increases in net income and depreciation and amortization. The Company had working capital deficits of $35.4 million and $5.7 million as of December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively, as compared to $3.8 million of working capital as of June 30, 2000. The decrease in working capital was due primarily to cash used for capital expenditures of $33.2 million and for $39.2 million in debt repayments. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility and cash balances as of December 31, 1999 were both higher as a result of "Year 2000" precautionary planning. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement dated February 18, 2000 (Credit Agreement) are used by the Company primarily to fund working capital needs resulting from the seasonal pattern of cash receipts throughout the year. The level of accounts receivable reaches a peak immediately after the billing of tuition and fees at the beginning of each academic quarter. Collection of these receivables is heaviest at the start of each academic quarter. The Company believes that cash flow from operations, supplemented from time to time by borrowings under the Credit Agreement, will provide adequate funds for ongoing operations, planned expansion to new locations, planned capital expenditures and debt service during the term of the Credit Agreement. The Company anticipates its total capital spending for fiscal 2001 will decrease as compared to the prior year. The 2001 expenditures relate principally to the investment in schools acquired or started during the previous several years and added in 2001, continued improvements to current facilities, additional or replacement school and housing facilities and classroom and administrative technology. 8 9 The majority of the Company's facilities are leased. Future commitments on existing leases will be paid from cash provided from operating activities. IMPACT OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission released Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, Revenue Recognition ("SAB No. 101"), to provide guidance on the recognition, presentation and disclosure of revenue in financial statements. SAB No. 101 explains the SEC staff's general framework for revenue recognition. SAB No. 101 does not change existing literature on revenue recognition, but rather clarifies the SEC's position on pre-existing literature. SAB No. 101 did not require the Company to change existing revenue recognition policies and, therefore, had no impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. 9 10 PART II ITEM 1 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Not Applicable ITEM 2 - CHANGES IN SECURITIES Not Applicable ITEM 3 - DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES Not Applicable ITEM 4 - SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS On November 2, 2000, the annual meeting of the shareholders of the Company was held for the election of directors and so that the shareholders could vote on the retention of the Company's independent auditors. (i) Election of directors (Class I): SHARES Robert H. Atwell: For 25,372,257 Withheld 98,936 William M. Campbell III: For 25,432,644 Withheld 38,549 Albert Greenstone: For 23,354,776 Withheld 116,417 (ii) Approval of the retention of Arthur Andersen LLP as the Company's independent auditors: For 25,490,249 Against 10,975 Abstain 37,857 ITEM 5 - OTHER INFORMATION Not Applicable ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) Exhibits: (15) Report of Independent Public Accountants (b) Reports on Form 8-K: No reports on Form 8-K were filed for the three months ended December 31, 2000. 10 11 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements 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. EDUCATION MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (Registrant) Date: February 14, 2001 /s/ Robert B. Knutson ------------------------------------- Robert B. Knutson Chairman and Chief Executive Officer /s/ Robert T. McDowell ------------------------------------- Robert T. McDowell Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 11