Universal Technical Institute Reports Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Results

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Student Starts Increased 32%; Average Students Increased 10% PHOENIX, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) (the "Company"), a leading provider of technical education training, reported net income for the third quarter ended June 30, 2009 of $1.9 million, or 8 cents per diluted share, as compared to a net loss of $0.7 million, or 3 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter of the prior year. Net income for the nine months ended June 30, 2009 was $4.1 million, or 17 cents per diluted share, compared with $7.7 million, or 30 cents per diluted share, for the nine months ended June 30, 2008. "I am pleased with the student metrics and financial results for the quarter. The growth in starts of more than 30% and average student population of 10% resulted in a meaningful increase in revenues and improvement in margins for the third quarter," said Kimberly McWaters, President and Chief Executive Officer of UTI. Student Metrics Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended June 30, 2009 June 30, 2009 ---------------------- ----------------------- 2009 2008 Growth 2009 2008 Growth ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Total starts 2,946 2,225 32.4% 9,646 8,180 17.9% Average undergraduate full-time student enrollment 14,813 13,452 10.1% 15,531 15,018 3.4% End of period undergraduate full-time student enrollment 14,281 12,478 14.4% 14,281 12,478 14.4% Average capacity utilization 60.6% 53.7% 690bps 63.5% 60.0% 350bps Third Quarter Operating Performance For the third quarter of fiscal 2009, net revenues were $87.9 million, an 8.9 percent increase from $80.6 million for last year's third quarter. The increase in net revenues resulted from an increase in average undergraduate full-time student enrollment, higher tuition prices and a decrease in tuition discounts. Tuition revenue and loan origination fees financed under the proprietary loan program decreased net revenues by $1.9 million, which because collectibility is not reasonably assured, will be recognized as tuition revenue when such amounts have been collected. Educational services and facilities expense increased $0.9 million, or 2.0 percent, to $47.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, from $46.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008. This increase was due to an increase in compensation and benefits expense related to an increase in the number of employees in the financial aid and other student support departments which was necessary to meet the needs of the increasing student population. Selling, general and administrative expense increased $1.9 million, or 5.3 percent to $37.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, from $35.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008. The increase was due to increases in compensation and benefits expense, partially offset by decreases in advertising and contract services expense. Operating income for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 was $3.0 million, compared to operating loss of $1.4 million in the same period last year. Interest income decreased $0.5 million to $43 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2009, from $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease is related to moving a portion of cash to lower risk, lower yield, U.S. government securities mutual funds and pre-refunded municipal bonds. During the three months ended June 30, 2009, the Company invested $17.3 million of cash in pre-refunded municipal bonds, which earn interest that is exempt from federal income taxes. Nine Month Operating Performance Net revenues for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 were $267.1 million, a 3.2 percent increase, compared with $258.8 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2008. Operating income in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 was $6.4 million compared with $10.2 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2008 resulting from increases in compensation and benefits expense which were partially offset by the increase in net revenues as previously described. Balance Sheet and Cash Flow At June 30, 2009, the Company's cash and cash equivalents totaled $50.1 million as compared to $80.9 million at Sept. 30, 2008. The $30.7 million decrease is related to investing $17.3 million of cash in pre-refunded municipal bonds during the three months ended June 30, 2009 which are classified as current and non-current investments on the balance sheet. Additionally, during the nine months ended June 30, 2009, the Company used $16.9 million of cash to repurchase outstanding common stock of the Company at an average price of $10.87 per share. At June 30, 2009, the Company's shareholders' equity totaled $97.6 million as compared to $108.2 million at Sept. 30, 2008. Cash flow provided by operations was $18.5 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2009, compared with $6.0 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2008. This increase is primarily attributable to a decrease in accounts receivable and an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses, partially offset by a decrease in deferred revenue. Proprietary Loan Program As of June 30, 2009, the Company had committed to provide loans to students for approximately $13.0 million and of that amount there was approximately $11.0 million in loans outstanding. Share Repurchase Program On April 28, 2009 the Board of Directors authorized a common share repurchase plan of up to $20 million in both open market and privately negotiated transactions. The timing and actual number of shares purchased will depend on a variety of factors such as price, corporate and regulatory requirements and other prevailing market conditions. The plan may be limited or terminated without prior notice. The Company did not make any purchases during the three months ended June 30, 2009. Fiscal 2009 Outlook For the remainder of fiscal 2009, the Company anticipates continued year over year growth in the key leading indicators and the percentage growth in student starts to be in the low teens. Additionally, the Company believes average undergraduate enrollment and capacity utilization will continue to show year over year improvement. Excluding any unusual items, the Company currently anticipates earnings for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year to be in the range of $0.12 to $0.16 per diluted share. Conference Call Management of Universal Technical Institute will hold a conference call to discuss its fiscal 2009 third quarter results today at 7:00 a.m. Phoenix Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time). This call can be accessed by dialing 412-858-4600 or 800-860-2442. Investors are invited to listen to the call live at http://www.uti.edu/. Please access the web site at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the call will be available on the Investor Relations section of UTI's web site and will be archived for 60 days or alternatively the call will be available through August 11, 2009. To hear the replay, dial 412-317-0088 or 877-344-7529 and enter pass code 432399#. About Universal Technical Institute Universal Technical Institute is the leading provider of technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians as measured by total average undergraduate enrollment. The Company offers undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs at 10 campuses across the United States, and manufacturer specific training programs that are sponsored by the manufacturer or dealer at dedicated training centers. Through its campus-based school system, Universal Technical Institute offers specialized technical education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI). We routinely post important information about us on our web site at http://www.uti.edu/ under the "About Us - Investors - Information" captions. Safe Harbor Statement All statements contained herein, other than statements of historical fact, could be deemed "forward-looking" statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based upon management's current expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties that could cause actual performance and results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could affect the Company's actual results include, among other things, changes to federal and state educational funding, possible failure or inability to obtain regulatory consents and certifications for new or expanding campuses, potential increased competition, changes in demand for the programs offered by the Company, increased investment in management and capital resources, the effectiveness of the Company's recruiting, advertising and promotional efforts, changes to interest rates and unemployment, general economic conditions and other risks that are described from time to time in the public filings of the Company. Further information on these and other potential factors that could affect the Company's financial results or condition may be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in expectations, any changes in events, conditions or circumstances, or otherwise. (Tables Follow) UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended June 30, June 30, ------------------ ----------------- 2009 2008 2009 2008 ------ ------ ------ ------ (In thousands, except per share amounts) Net revenues $ 87,852 $ 80,639 $267,098 $258,831 Operating expenses: Educational services and facilities 47,307 46,378 143,947 139,386 Selling, general and administrative 37,579 35,690 116,799 109,295 ------- ------- ------- ------- Total operating expenses 84,886 82,068 260,746 248,681 ------- ------- ------- ------- Income (loss) from operations 2,966 (1,429) 6,352 10,150 ------- ------- ------- ------- Other income (expense): Interest income 43 521 181 2,758 Interest expense (16) (10) (37) (29) Other income 64 183 207 183 ------- ------- ------- ------- Total other income 91 694 351 2,912 ------- ------- ------- ------- Income (loss) before income taxes 3,057 (735) 6,703 13,062 Income tax expense (benefit) 1,134 (11) 2,556 5,397 ------- ------- ------- ------- Net income (loss) $ 1,923 $ (724) $ 4,147 $7,665 ======= ======= ======= ======= Earnings per share: Net income per share - basic $ 0.08 $ (0.03) $ 0.17 $ 0.30 ======= ======= ======= ======= Net income per share - diluted $ 0.08 $ (0.03) $ 0.17 $ 0.30 ======= ======= ======= ======= Weighted average number of common shares outstanding Basic 23,626 25,059 24,451 25,736 ======= ======= ======= ======= Diluted 23,953 25,059 24,836 25,978 ======= ======= ======= ======= UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) June 30, September 30, 2009 2008 --------- -------------- ($'s in thousands) Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $50,149 $80,878 Restricted cash - 2,000 Investments, current portion 9,106 - Receivables, net 13,207 20,222 Deferred tax assets 7,156 5,951 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 9,146 8,568 -------- -------- Total current assets 88,764 117,619 Investments, less current portion 8,181 - Property and equipment, net 70,391 68,258 Goodwill 20,579 20,579 Other assets 4,703 2,919 -------- -------- Total assets $192,618 $209,375 ======== ======== Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $40,295 $37,995 Deferred revenue 36,628 44,695 Accrued tool sets 4,256 3,870 Other current liabilities 80 44 -------- -------- Total current liabilities 81,259 86,604 Deferred tax liabilities 1,419 2,908 Deferred rent liability 5,600 5,354 Other liabilities 6,725 6,322 -------- -------- Total liabilities 95,003 101,188 -------- -------- Commitments and contingencies Shareholders' equity: Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 28,570,160 shares issued and 23,699,934 shares outstanding at June 30, 2009 and 28,406,762 shares issued and 25,089,517 shares outstanding at September 30, 2008 3 3 Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding - - Paid-in capital 139,316 137,100 Treasury stock, at cost, 4,870,226 shares and 3,317,245 shares at June 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, respectively (76,506) (59,571) Retained earnings 34,802 30,655 -------- -------- Total shareholders' equity 97,615 108,187 -------- -------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $192,618 $209,375 ======== ======== UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) Nine Months Ended June 30, ---------------------- 2009 2008 --------- --------- (In thousands) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $4,147 $7,665 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 13,092 13,177 Bad debt expense 5,048 3,377 Stock-based compensation 3,630 4,151 Deferred income taxes (3,370) 149 Loss on disposal of property and equipment 727 720 Changes in assets and liabilities: Receivables 2,439 (8,177) Prepaid expenses and other current assets (650) 495 Other assets 128 493 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,441 (3,703) Deferred revenue (8,067) (12,387) Income tax payable (receivable) (668) 636 Accrued tool sets and other current liabilities 422 (716) Other liabilities 143 167 --------- --------- Net cash provided by operating activities 18,462 6,047 --------- --------- Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of property and equipment (14,411) (13,385) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 35 32,688 Purchase of investments (17,287) - --------- --------- Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (31,663) 19,303 --------- --------- Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee plans 261 652 Payment of payroll taxes on stock-based compensation through shares withheld (1,049) (313) Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation 195 250 Purchase of treasury stock (16,935) (29,542) --------- --------- Net cash used in financing activities (17,528) (28,953) --------- --------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (30,729) (3,603) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 80,878 75,594 --------- --------- Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $50,149 $71,991 ========= ========= DATASOURCE: Universal Technical Institute, Inc. CONTACT: Jenny Bruso, Director, Investor Relations of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., +1-623-445-9351 Web Site: http://www.uti.edu/

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