MicroFinancial Incorporated Announces Second Quarter 2012 Results


BURLINGTON, Mass., July 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MicroFinancial Incorporated (Nasdaq:MFI), a financial intermediary specializing in vendor-based leasing and finance programs for microticket transactions, today announced financial results for the second quarter and the six months ended June 30, 2012.

Quarterly Highlights:

  • Net income was $2.6 million or $0.18 per diluted share which represents an increase of 15.7% as compared to the same period last year;
  • Cash received from customers was $30.1 million or $2.05 per diluted share which represents an increase of 12.9% as compared to the same period last year;
  • Revenue increased by 9.1% to $14.7 million as compared to the same period last year;
  • Originations increased 27.7% to $23.9 million as compared to $18.7 million in the same period last year; and
  • The Company paid a cash dividend of $0.06 per share.

Second Quarter Results:

Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 was $2.6 million or $0.18 per diluted share based upon 14,658,235 shares, compared to net income of $2.3 million, or $0.16 per diluted share based upon 14,503,702 shares, for the same period last year.

Revenue for the second quarter increased 9.1% to $14.7 million compared to $13.5 million for the same period in 2011, driven by growth in lease revenue and rental income during the quarter. Revenue from leases was $9.9 million, up $0.8 million from the same period last year and rental income was $2.4 million, up $0.3 million as compared to the second quarter in 2011.  Other revenue components contributed $2.4 million for the current quarter, up $0.1 million from the same period last year.

Total operating expenses for the current quarter increased 5.6% to $10.3 million from $9.8 million in the second quarter of 2011. Selling, general and administrative expenses remained relatively flat at $4.0 million as compared to the second quarter of last year as increases in compensation related expenses were offset by reductions in other expense categories. Headcount at June 30, 2012 was 139 as compared to 129 at the same date last year. The second quarter 2012 provision for credit losses increased to $4.5 million from $4.3 million for the same period in 2011. During the second quarter, net charge-offs increased to $4.4 million from $4.3 million in the same period in 2011. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $0.3 million to $1.1 million for the quarter due to an increase in the number of rental contracts currently being depreciated. 

Cash balances at June 30, 2012 were $2.5 million. Cash received from customers in the second quarter increased 12.9% to $30.1 million compared to $26.7 million during the same period in 2011.  New lease originations in the quarter increased by $5.2 million to $23.9 million as compared to the same period last year. 

Richard Latour, President and Chief Executive Officer said, "We are very pleased with the continued improvement in our financial performance in the second quarter of 2012. We realized solid earnings for the quarter of approximately $2.6 million and received cash from customers of over $30 million. Through the first six months of 2012, we have increased the number of lease applications processed by approximately 45% to 35,000 and increased our lease originations by approximately 23% to $45.5 million as compared to the same period last year." 

Year to Date Highlights:

  • Net income increased to $4.7 million or $0.32 per diluted share which represents an increase of 7.9% as compared to the same period last year;
  • Cash received from customers was $59.2 million or $4.05 per diluted share which represents an increase of 12.9% as compared to the same period last year;
  • Revenue increased by 7.9% to $28.9 million as compared to the same period last year; and
  • Originations increased 22.8% to $45.5 million as compared to $37.1 million in the same period last year.

Year to Date Results:

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, net income increased by 7.9% to $4.7 million versus net income of $4.3 million for the same period last year. Net income per diluted share year to date was $0.32 based on 14,635,068 shares versus $0.30 based on 14,495,745 shares for the same period in 2011.

Year to date revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2012 increased 7.9% to $28.9 million compared to $26.8 million during the same period in 2011. Revenue from leases was $19.6 million, up $1.3 million from the same period last year and rental income was $4.7 million, up $0.6 million from the prior period. Other revenue components contributed $4.7 million for the year to date, up $0.2 million from the same period last year. New contract originations year to date were $45.5 million versus $37.1 million through the same period last year.

Total operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2012 increased 7.0% to $21.2 million versus $19.8 million for the same period last year. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 4.9% or $0.4 million to $8.4 million primarily due to increases in compensation related expenses associated with increased headcount. The provision for credit losses increased to $9.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, as compared to $9.0 million for the same period last year. Year to date net charge-offs increased 3.8% to $9.6 million as compared to $9.2 million for the same period last year. Year to date cash from customers increased by 12.9% or $6.8 million to $59.2 million as compared to $52.5 million for the same period last year.

 
MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(In thousands, except share data)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
June 30, December 31,
  2012 2011
ASSETS
     
Cash and cash equivalents $   2,235 $  2,452
Restricted cash 296 382
Net investment in leases:    
Receivables due in installments 208,057 200,499
Estimated residual value 23,844 23,287
Initial direct costs 1,682 1,476
Less:    
Advance lease payments and deposits (3,388) (3,530)
Unearned income (61,838) (59,946)
Allowance for credit losses (13,030) (13,180)
Net investment in leases 155,327 148,606
     
Investment in service contracts, net 120 --
Investment in rental contracts, net 1,046 898
Property and equipment, net 1,730 1,911
Other assets 2,373 1,093
Total assets $163,127 $ 155,342
     
     
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
     
  June 30, December 31,
  2012 2011
Revolving line of credit $ 68,538  $ 62,740
Capital lease obligation -- 1
Accounts payable 2,984 2,546
Dividends payable 28 19
Other liabilities 2,757 2,220
Income taxes payable -- 760
Deferred income taxes 9,869 11,333
Total liabilities 84,176 79,619
     
Stockholders' equity:    
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 --  -- 
Common stock, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; 14,297,524 and 14,257,324 shares issued at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively  143  143
Additional paid-in capital 47,031 46,727
Retained earnings 31,777 28,853
Total stockholders' equity 78,951 75,723
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $163,127 $ 155,342
     
   
   
MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED
 
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
 
  (In thousands, except share and per share data)
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
   
  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  
  June 30, June 30,  
  2012 2011 2012 2011  
           
Revenues:          
Income on financing leases    $ 9,920 $ 9,136 $ 19,555 $ 18,237  
Rental income 2,402 2,073 4,719 4,079  
Income on service contracts 85 103 170 211  
Loss and damage waiver fees 1,321 1,220 2,608 2,421  
Service fees and other 967 931 1,887 1,863  
Total revenues 14,695 13,463 28,939 26,811  
           
Expenses:          
Selling, general and administrative 4,025 4,037 8,381 7,990  
Provision for credit losses 4,548 4,251 9,444 9,003  
Depreciation and amortization 1,065 783 2,073 1,464  
Interest 655 680 1,288 1,343  
Total expenses 10,293 9,751 21,186 19,800  
           
Income before provision for income taxes 4,402 3,712 7,753 7,011  
Provision for income taxes 1,761 1,429 3,101 2,699  
           
Net income $ 2,641 $ 2,283 $ 4,652 $ 4,312  
           
Net income per common share:          
Basic $0.18 $0.16 $0.33 $0.30  
Diluted $0.18 $0.16 $0.32 $0.30  
Weighted-average shares:          
 Basic 14,297,524 14,231,692 14,290,806 14,239,180  
 Diluted 14,658,235 14,503,702 14,635,068 14,495,745  
           

About the Company

MicroFinancial Inc. (Nasdaq:MFI), is a financial intermediary specializing in microticket leasing and financing. MicroFinancial has been operating since 1986, and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.

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Statements in this release that are not historical facts, including statements about future dividends or growth plans, are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, words such as "believes," "anticipates," "expects," "views," "will" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We caution that a number of important factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect our views only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. We cannot assure that we will be able to anticipate or respond timely to changes which could adversely affect our operating results. Results of operations in any past period should not be considered indicative of results to be expected in future periods. Fluctuations in operating results or other factors may result in fluctuations in the price of our common stock. For a more complete description of the prominent risks and uncertainties inherent in our business, see the risk factors described in documents that we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



            

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