UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-QSB

 

x

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

 

 

 

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

OR

 

 

 

o

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Commission file number 0-29478

 

PRECISION AUTO CARE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Virginia

 

54-1847851

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

 

Identification Number)

 

 

 

748 Miller Drive, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

 

20175

(Zip Code)

 

 

 

703-777-9095

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

 

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,

if changed since last report)

 

 

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  o

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date 28,993,752 shares of Common Stock as of January 31, 2008.

 

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format:

 

Yes  o

 

No  x

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes  o  No  x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

INDEX

 

 

 

PAGE

 

 

 

PART I:

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2007.

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the six months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

8

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation

11

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

Controls and Procedures.

16

 

 

 

 

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

16

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

17

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

17

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

17

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

Other Information

18

 

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits or Reports on Form 8-K

18

 

 

 

 

 

Signatures.

 

19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2



 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

         This report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 (the ‘‘Securities Act’’) and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. When used in this report, the words ‘‘anticipate,’’ ‘‘believe,’’ ‘‘estimate,’’ ‘‘expect,’’ ‘‘intend’’ and ‘‘plan’’ as they relate to Precision Auto Care, Inc. or its management are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. All statements regarding Precision Auto Care, Inc. or Precision Auto Care, Inc.’s expected future financial position, business strategy, cost savings and operating synergies, projected costs and plans, and objectives of management for future operations are forward-looking statements. Although Precision Auto Care, Inc. believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements herein include, among others, the factors set forth in the Company’s 10-KSB filing for the year ending June 30, 2007 under the caption ‘‘Business—Risk Factors,’’ general economic and business and market conditions, changes in federal and state laws, and increased competitive pressure in the automotive aftermarket services business.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

PRECISION AUTO CARE, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

December 31,

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2007

 

2007

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

4,222,722

 

$

4,859,025

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $188,158 and $215,792, respectively

 

621,760

 

371,716

 

Notes receivable, net of allowance of $171,056 and $155,943, respectively

 

82,714

 

110,700

 

Deferred tax asset

 

800,699

 

810,821

 

Other assets

 

376,269

 

414,102

 

Total current assets

 

6,104,164

 

6,566,364

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

792,501

 

151,791

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

9,256,265

 

8,941,744

 

Notes receivable, net of allowance of $247,468 and $346,056, respectively

 

112,322

 

159,656

 

Deferred tax asset

 

4,704,726

 

4,873,376

 

Deposits and other

 

114,634

 

74,394

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

21,084,612

 

$

20,767,325

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Line-of-credit

 

$

 

$

 

Notes payable and capital lease obligation- current

 

111,804

 

8,989

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

162,867

 

257,330

 

Taxes payable

 

663,127

 

551,098

 

Accrued commission payable

 

233,361

 

216,061

 

Accrued salaries and related expenses

 

390,111

 

390,251

 

Due to related party

 

135,705

 

190,801

 

Deferred revenue

 

149,625

 

196,140

 

Total current liabilities

 

1,846,600

 

1,810,670

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable and capital lease obligation, net of current portion

 

93,261

 

26,357

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

1,939,861

 

1,837,027

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series A redeemable preferred stock, $01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 11,227 shares issued and outstanding

 

116,312

 

116,312

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $01 par value; 39,000,000 shares authorized; 28,993,752 shares issued and outstanding

 

289,938

 

289,938

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

67,862,871

 

67,808,942

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(49,124,370

)

(49,284,894

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

19,028,439

 

18,813,986

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

21,084,612

 

$

20,767,325

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

 

 

 

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PRECISION AUTO CARE, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

Franchise royalties

 

$

2,614,478

 

$

2,523,264

 

Franchise development

 

60,899

 

92,938

 

Company-operated retail stores

 

263,438

 

129,421

 

Other

 

92,539

 

77,857

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

 

3,031,354

 

2,823,480

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct costs:

 

 

 

 

 

Franchise support

 

1,802,219

 

1,990,781

 

Company-operated retail stores

 

290,760

 

143,144

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total direct costs

 

2,092,979

 

2,133,925

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative expense

 

837,239

 

769,504

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

20,759

 

15,621

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

 

80,377

 

(95,570

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(1,103

)

(3,681

)

Interest income

 

55,094

 

50,787

 

Other income

 

90

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other income

 

54,081

 

47,106

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income tax expense

 

134,458

 

(48,464

)

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

 

58,514

 

(11,371

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

75,944

 

(37,093

)

Preferred stock dividends

 

582

 

582

 

Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders

 

$

75,362

 

$

(37,675

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per common share- Basic

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

Net income per common share- Diluted

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding- Basic

 

28,993,752

 

28,993,752

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding- Diluted

 

29,284,627

 

29,089,694

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PRECISION AUTO CARE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

Franchise royalties

 

$

5,368,619

 

$

5,187,246

 

Franchise development

 

98,962

 

143,619

 

Company-operated retail stores

 

465,755

 

129,421

 

Other

 

179,253

 

154,742

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

 

6,112,589

 

5,615,028

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct costs:

 

 

 

 

 

Franchise support

 

3,606,768

 

3,789,723

 

Company-operated retail stores

 

526,957

 

143,144

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total direct costs

 

4,133,725

 

3,932,867

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative expense

 

1,582,964

 

1,519,058

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

38,308

 

25,806

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

357,592

 

137,297

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(2,279

)

(5,127

)

Interest income

 

106,939

 

103,811

 

Other income

 

705

 

585

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other income

 

105,365

 

99,269

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income tax expense

 

462,957

 

236,566

 

Provision for income taxes

 

195,367

 

104,329

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

267,590

 

132,237

 

Preferred stock dividends

 

1,163

 

1,163

 

Net income applicable to common shareholders

 

$

266,427

 

$

131,074

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per common share- Basic

 

$

0.01

 

$

0.00

 

Net income per common share- Diluted

 

$

0.01

 

$

0.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding- Basic

 

28,993,752

 

28,993,752

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding- Diluted

 

29,144,648

 

29,170,408

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PRECISION AUTO CARE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income applicable to common shareholders

 

$

266,427

 

$

131,074

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

38,310

 

25,806

 

Bad debt expense

 

 

20,000

 

Deferred taxes

 

178,772

 

82,385

 

Stock based compensation (benefit) due to variable accounting

 

46,050

 

(45,633

)

Stock based compensation

 

7,879

 

28,435

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts and notes receivable

 

(190,245

)

(15,258

)

Prepaid expenses, deposits and other

 

42,216

 

(24,450

)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

(70,014

)

(49,828

)

Due to related party

 

(55,096

)

(10,247

)

Deferred revenue

 

(46,515

)

(30,400

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

217,784

 

111,884

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property and equipment

 

(82,643

)

(13,784

)

Purchase of company-operated stores

 

(750,000

)

(330,000

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(832,643

)

(343,784

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Payment of preferred stock dividends.

 

(1,163

)

(1,163

)

Payment of capital lease obligation and notes payable

 

(20,281

)

(3,794

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(21,444

)

(4,957

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

(636,303

)

(236,857

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 

4,859,025

 

4,441,850

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

4,222,722

 

$

4,204,993

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for the period for:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

$

2,279

 

$

5,127

 

Income taxes

 

$

18,135

 

$

54,173

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental schedule of non cash investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Company-operated stores acquired under notes payable and release of notes receivable

 

$

205,521

 

$

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PRECISION AUTO CARE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Note 1 — Interim Financial Presentation

 

        The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) for interim financial information.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting primarily of recurring accruals considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for such interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results, which may be expected for a full fiscal year.  For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in Precision Auto Care Inc.’s (the “Company”) annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended June 30, 2007.

 

        Unless the context requires otherwise, all references to the Company herein mean Precision Auto Care, Inc. and those entities owned or controlled by Precision Auto Care, Inc. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

        The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 

        Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142, “Goodwill and Intangible Assets”, requires that goodwill no longer be amortized, but instead be tested for impairment at least annually.  The Company engaged a valuation specialist in fiscal year 2007 to assist management with its test for impairment. The fair value of franchising operations was estimated utilizing a discounted cash flow approach that estimates revenue, driven by assumed market growth rates and appropriate discount rates.  These estimates are consistent with the plans and estimates management uses to manage the underlying business.  The Company carried forward the valuation from fiscal year 2007 for the current year analysis since the fair value of the franchising operations exceeded its carrying value by a substantial margin and the fact that there have been no events and circumstances that have had a material impact on the franchising operations since the most recent fair value determination. Additionally, the Company reviewed the fair value of the company-owned store purchased in fiscal year 2007. Similar to the franchising operations, the fair value of the company-owned store was estimated utilizing a discounted cash flow approach that estimates revenue, driven by assumed market growth rates and appropriate discount rates. Impairment testing is performed in the first quarter of each fiscal year. Based upon the above analysis, management has concluded that the $8.9 million carrying value of goodwill was not impaired. There was additional goodwill of $315,000 associated with the purchase of two operating automotive service centers during the first and second quarters of fiscal year 2008, which was not included in the annual impairment test. However, there were no substantial changes in the operations of the automotive service centers that would indicate impairment.

 

Accounting for Stock Based Compensation

 

On July 1, 2006 the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004) “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123(R)), which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees, including grants of employee and director stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values. SFAS 123(R) supersedes the Company’s previous accounting under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No.25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB 25”) for the periods beginning fiscal 2007.

 

The Company adopted SFAS 123(R) using the modified prospective transition method, which required the application of the accounting standard as of July 1, 2006. The Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for six months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, reflect the impact of SFAS 123(R). As a result of the adoption of SFAS 123(R), the Company recognized a pre-tax charge of approximately $8,000 and $28,000 (included in general and administrative expenses), $5,000 and $16,000 after-tax and no impact per share on a diluted basis in the periods ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, associated with the expensing of stock options. Employee stock option compensation expense includes the estimated fair value of options granted, amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire portion of the award.

 

 

 

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SFAS 123(R) requires companies to estimate the fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the requisite service periods in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations. Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123(R), the Company accounted for the stock-based awards to employees and directors using the intrinsic value method. Additionally, certain outstanding stock options are subject to variable accounting. In the six months ended December 31, 2007, the Company recorded compensation expense of approximately $46,000 related to variable accounting for certain outstanding stock options as a result of an increase in the Company’s stock price over the related six month period. Conversely, in the six months ended December 31, 2006, the Company recorded a benefit of approximately $46,000 because the Company’s stock price during this period.

 

A summary of option activity under all plans as of December 31, 2007, and changes during the period then ended is presented below:

 

 

 

Shares
Under Option

 

Weighted-
Average Exercise Price

 

Weighted-Average Remaining
Contractual Term

 

June 30, 2007.

 

1,601,700

 

0.89

 

4.54

 

Options granted

 

 

 

 

 

Options exercised

 

 

 

 

 

Options forfeited

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2007

 

1,601,700

 

0.89

 

3.53

 

 

        No options were granted in the six months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The exercise price of options outstanding at December 31, 2007 ranged from $0.25 to $10.00 per share.

 

        The intrinsic value of in the money options at December 31, 2007 and 2006 was approximately $36,000 and $71,000, respectively.

 

        A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested shares as of December 31, 2007 and changes during the period is presented below:

 

 

 

Shares
Under Option

 

Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value

 

Non-vested shares at June 30, 2007

 

125,000

 

.62

 

Granted

 

 

 

 

Vested

 

125,000

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

 

 

Non-vested shares at December 31, 2007

 

 

 

 

Reclassifications

 

        Certain amounts on the prior period financial statements have been reclassed to be in conformity with the current period financial statements.

 

Note 3 — Earnings Per Share

 

        The Company reports earnings per share (“EPS”) in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 128, “Earnings per Share” which specifies the methods of computation, presentation, and disclosure. SFAS No. 128 requires the presentation of basic EPS and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period plus the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents. The number of shares outstanding related to stock options and warrants at December 31, 2007 and 2006 was 1,945,320, respectively. Only stock options and warrants with exercise prices lower than the average market price of the common shares were included in the diluted EPS calculation.  For the three and six months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, 557,950 and 432,950 shares attributable to outstanding stock options were not included in the computation of diluted income per share as they were anti-dilutive.

 

 

 

 

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         The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2007

 

2006

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

75,944

 

$

(37,093

)

$

267,590

 

$

132,237

 

Preferred stock dividends

 

(582

)

(582

)

(1,163

)

(1,163

)

Net income (loss) applicable to common Shareholders

 

$

75,362

 

$

(37,675

)

$

266,427

 

$

131,074

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator for basic EPS weighted- average-shares

 

28,993,752

 

28,993,752

 

28,993,752

 

28,993,752

 

Common stock equivalents- stock options and warrants

 

290,875

 

95,942

 

150,896

 

176,656

 

Denominator for diluted EPS weighted- average-shares

 

29,284,627

 

29,089,694

 

29,144,648

 

29,170,408

 

Basic earnings per share applicable to common shareholders

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.01

 

$

0.00

 

Diluted earnings per share applicable to common shareholders

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.01

 

$

0.00

 

 

Note 4 — Acquisitions

 

On December 5, 2007, the Company purchased a center in Northern Virginia. This center will be operated as a company-owned store and operations of such have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the purchase date through December 31, 2007. The Company purchased the land and assets for $640,000 with up to an additional $90,000 available to the seller if certain sales objectives are met. Per the purchase agreement, an additional $5,000 will be paid each month during the first eighteen months after the execution of agreement if the center reaches net sales of $48,000 per month. The goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the land and assets acquired at the date of acquisition:

 

Current assets

 

$

5,000

 

Equipment

 

44,000

 

Intangible asset

 

30,000

 

Land

 

121,900

 

Building

 

228,100

 

Goodwill

 

211,000 - 301,000

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

 

$

640,000 - 730,000

 

 

 

On December 13, 2007, the Company purchased the land and building of a site previously operated as a Precision Tune Auto Care center in Detroit, Michigan. The operations of the center began in January 2008, and will be included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2008. The Company purchased the land and building for $175,000. The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the land and building acquired at the date of acquisition:

 

Land

 

$

69,000

 

Building

 

106,000

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

 

$

175,000

 

 

Note 5 — Contingencies

 

The Company is subject to litigation that could have a material adverse impact on its liquidity (see Part II Item 1. Legal Proceedings).

 

Note 6 — Recently Issued Accounting Standards

 

In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations, which replaces SFAS No 141. The statement retains the purchase method of accounting for acquisitions, but requires a number of changes, including changes in the way assets and liabilities are recognized in the purchase accounting. It also changes the recognition of assets acquired and liabilities assumed arising from contingencies, requires the capitalization of in-process research and development at fair value, and requires the expensing of acquisition-related costs as

 

 

 

 

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incurred. SFAS No. 141R is effective for us beginning July 1, 2009 and will apply prospectively to business combinations completed on or after that date.

 

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”. SFAS No. 159 gives us the irrevocable option to carry many financial assets and liabilities at fair values, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. SFAS No. 159 is effective for us beginning July 1, 2008, although early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessing the potential impact that adoption of SFAS No. 159 will have on our financial statements.

 

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 does not require any new fair value measurements, but provides guidance on how to measure fair value by providing a fair value hierarchy used to classify the source of the information. This statement is effective for us beginning July 1, 2008. We currently are assessing the potential impact that adoption of SFAS No. 157 would have on our financial statements.

 

ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION

 

Introduction

 

        The following discussion and analysis or plan of operation of Precision Auto Care, Inc. (the “Company”) should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in “Item 1. - Financial Statements” of this quarterly report and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and the section titled “Item 6. — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 27, 2007.  Historical results and percentage relationships set forth herein are not necessarily indicative of future operations.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

         The following is a summary of the Company’s critical accounting policies.  These critical accounting policies require estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses reported in the consolidated financial statements.  Due to their nature, estimates involve judgments based on available information.  Actual results or amounts could differ from estimates and the difference could have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.  Therefore, understanding these policies is important in understanding the reported results of operations and the financial position of the Company.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

         The Company enters into domestic Area Development agreements and international Master License agreements which grant the area developer and master licensor, respectively, the right to sell, on the Company’s behalf, Precision Tune Auto Care franchises within a specific geographic region.  Revenue from the sale of Area Development agreements and international Master License agreements is recognized as all material services or conditions related to the agreements are satisfied.

 

         Revenue from the sale of a franchise is recognized when all material services and conditions have been satisfied, generally at the opening of the franchised center.

 

         The Company’s royalty revenue is recognized in the period earned and to the extent no known issues involving collection exist.  In the case when revenues are not likely to be collected, the Company establishes reserves for such amounts. Such reserves are based upon our historical collection experience with the various franchisees taking into consideration the financial stability of such franchisees.

 

Product services in the form of equipment and other marketing materials related sales are recognized upon delivery to the franchisees.

 

Retail revenues are realized from providing maintenance and repair services, as well as from the parts that are provided as part of that service to the general public, are recognized when the service is performed.

 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 

        Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142, “Goodwill and Intangible Assets”, requires that goodwill no longer be amortized, but instead be tested for impairment at least annually.  The Company engaged a valuation specialist in fiscal year 2007 to assist management with its test for impairment. The fair value of franchising operations was estimated utilizing a discounted cash flow approach that estimates revenue, driven by assumed market growth rates and appropriate discount rates.  These estimates are consistent

 

 

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with the plans and estimates management uses to manage the underlying business.  The Company carried forward the valuation from fiscal year 2007 for the current year analysis since the fair value of the franchising operations exceeded its carrying value by a substantial margin and the fact that there have been no events and circumstances that have had a material impact on the franchising operations since the most recent fair value determination. Additionally, the Company reviewed the fair value of the company-owned store purchased in fiscal year 2007. Similar to the franchising operations, the fair value of the company-owned store was estimated utilizing a discounted cash flow approach that estimates revenue, driven by assumed market growth rates and appropriate discount rates. Impairment testing is performed in the first quarter of each fiscal year. Based upon the above analysis, management has concluded that the $8.9 million carrying value of goodwill was not impaired. There was additional goodwill of $315,000 associated with the purchase of two operating automotive service centers during the first and second quarters of fiscal year 2008, which was not included in the annual impairment test. However, there were no substantial changes in the operations of the automotive service centers that would indicate impairment.

 

Income Taxes

 

        The Company recognizes deferred income tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns.  Deferred tax liabilities and assets reflect the effects of tax losses and the future income tax effects of temporary differences between the consolidated financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and are measured using enacted tax rates that apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  The Company recognizes deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that the asset will be realized in future years.

 

        The Company regularly reviews the recoverability of its deferred tax assets and establishes a valuation allowance as deemed appropriate.  In assessing the need for a valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset, management considers factors such as future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, tax planning strategies and future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards. As of June 30, 2007, the Company decided to release its remaining $2.9 million valuation allowance as it has determined that it is more likely than not that the assets will be realized in future years.

 

        While the Company anticipates recognizing a full provision in future periods, the Company expects to pay only alternative minimum tax and state taxes until such time that our net operating loss carryforwards are fully utilized.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

 

In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations, which replaces SFAS No 141. The statement retains the purchase method of accounting for acquisitions, but requires a number of changes, including changes in the way assets and liabilities are recognized in the purchase accounting. It also changes the recognition of assets acquired and liabilities assumed arising from contingencies, requires the capitalization of in-process research and development at fair value, and requires the expensing of acquisition-related costs as incurred. SFAS No. 141R is effective for us beginning July 1, 2009 and will apply prospectively to business combinations completed on or after that date.

 

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”. SFAS No. 159 gives us the irrevocable option to carry many financial assets and liabilities at fair values, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. SFAS No. 159 is effective for us beginning July 1, 2008, although early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessing the potential impact that adoption of SFAS No. 159 will have on our financial statements.

 

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 does not require any new fair value measurements, but provides guidance on how to measure fair value by providing a fair value hierarchy used to classify the source of the information. This statement is effective for us beginning July 1, 2008. We currently are assessing the potential impact that adoption of SFAS No. 157 would have on our financial statements.

 

 

 

 

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Results of Operations
 

Comparison of the three months ended December 31, 2007 to the three months ended December 31, 2006

 

Summary (in thousands)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

%

 

2006

 

%

 

 

Automotive care franchising revenue.

 

$

2,675

 

88

 

$

2,616

 

93

 

Company-operated store retail revenue

 

263

 

9

 

129

 

4

 

 

Other.

 

93

 

3

 

78

 

3

 

 

Total revenues.

 

$

3,031

 

100

%

$

2,823

 

100

%

Automotive care franchising direct cost.

 

1,717

 

56

 

1,918

 

68

 

 

Company-operated store retail cost

 

291

 

10

 

143

 

5

 

 

Other.

 

85

 

3

 

73

 

3

 

 

Total direct costs.

 

2,093

 

69

 

2,134

 

76

 

 

General and administrative.

 

837

 

28

 

769

 

27

 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense.

 

21

 

1

 

15

 

 

 

Operating income (loss).

 

80

 

2

 

(95

)

(3

)

 

Other.

 

54

 

2

 

47

 

1

 

 

Earnings (loss) before taxes.

 

134

 

4

 

(48

)

(2

)

 

Provision (benefit) for income taxes.

 

58

 

2

 

(11

)

(1

)

 

Net income (loss).

 

76

 

2

 

(37

)

(1

)

 

Preferred stock dividends.

 

1

 

 

1

 

 

 

Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders.

 

$

75

 

2

%

$

(38

)

(1

)%

 

Revenue. Total revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was approximately $3.0 million, an increase of approximately $208,000 or 7%, compared with total revenue of approximately $2.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006. The increase was primarily attributable to the revenue generated by the three company-operated stores during the three months ended December 31, 2007. There was revenue generated by only one company-operated store during the three months ended December 31, 2006.

 

Automotive care franchising revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was $2.6 million, which was consistent with the three months ended December 31, 2006.

 

Company-operated store retail revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was $263,000, an increase of approximately $134,000, or 104%, compared to $129,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2006. As stated previously, the increase in the retail revenue was due to the additional number of company-operated stores. There were three company-operated stores generating revenue during the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to only one company-operated store during the three months ended December 31, 2006.

 

The Company recognized revenue from foreign franchisee operations of $68,000 and $53,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

 

Other revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was $93,000, an increase of approximately $15,000, or 19%, compared to $78,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in other revenue was due to an increase in revenue from rebate and training programs of $7,000 and an increase of $8,000 from support fees associated with the point of sale system.

 

Direct Cost. Total direct cost for the three months ended December 31, 2007 totaled $2.1 million, which was consistent with the three months ended December 31, 2006.

 

Automotive care franchising direct cost for the three months ended December 31, 2007 totaled $1.7 million, a decrease of $201,000 or 10%, compared to $1.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006. The decrease was primarily attributable to the incurred expenses of approximately $170,000 for the convention held in Orlando, Florida during the three months ended December 31, 2006. Additionally, there were marketing expenses of approximately $40,000 for utilizing the services of an outside marketing agency as well as a sponsorship program with NASCAR during the three months ended December 31, 2006. There were no comparable expenses in the three months ended December 31, 2007.

 

Company-operated store retail cost for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was $291,000, an increase of approximately $148,000, or 103%, compared to $143,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in the retail cost was due to the additional number of company-operated stores. There were three company-operated stores operating during the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to only one company-operated store during the three months ended December 31, 2006.

 

Other direct cost for the three months ended December 31, 2007 totaled $85,000, an increase of $12,000 or 16%, compared with $73,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2006. This increase was attributed to the costs associated with the rebate and training programs and the support costs from the point of sale system.

 

General and Administrative Expense. General and administrative expense was $837,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2007, an increase of $68,000 or 9%, compared with $769,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2006.  For the three months ended December 31, 2007, the Company recorded compensation expense of approximately $38,000 related to variable accounting for certain outstanding stock options as a result of an increase in the Company’s stock price over the related three month period.

 

 

 

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Conversely, in the three months ended December 31, 2006, the Company recorded a benefit of approximately $27,000 because the Company’s stock price declined over the last three months.

 

Operating Income (Loss). The Company recorded operating income for the three months ended December 31, 2007 of approximately $80,000 compared with an operating loss of approximately $95,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2006.  The operating loss for the three months ended December 31, 2006 was primarily attributed to the expense from the bi-annual convention held in Orlando, Florida and the additional outside marketing expenses that were incurred.

 

Other Income. The Company recorded other income of $54,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2007, which represents an increase of approximately $7,000 or 15%, compared to $47,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2006. This increase was attributed to an increase in interest income.

 

Income Taxes. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 was approximately 41% and 39%, respectively.

 

Net Income (Loss) Applicable to Common Shareholders and Earnings Per Share. The Company recorded Net Income Applicable to Common Shareholders of $75,000, or $0.00 per share, for the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to Net Loss Applicable to Common Shareholders of $38,000, or $0.00 per share, for the three months ended December 31, 2006.

 

Results of Operations
 

Comparison of the six months ended December 31, 2007 to the six months ended December 31, 2006

 

Summary (in thousands)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended December 31,

 

 

2007

 

%

 

2006

 

%

 

Automotive care franchising revenue.

 

$

5,468

 

89

 

$

5,331

 

95

 

Company-operated store retail revenue

 

465

 

8

 

129

 

2

 

Other.

 

179

 

3

 

155

 

3

 

Total revenues.

 

$

6,112

 

100

%

$

5,615

 

100

%

Automotive care franchising direct cost.

 

3,443

 

56

 

3,646

 

65

 

Company-operated store retail cost

 

527

 

9

 

143

 

3

 

Other.

 

164

 

3

 

144

 

3

 

Total direct costs.

 

4,134

 

68

 

3,933

 

71

 

General and administrative.

 

1,583

 

26

 

1,519

 

27

 

Depreciation and amortization expense.

 

38

 

1

 

26

 

 

Operating income.

 

357

 

5

 

137

 

2

 

Other.

 

105

 

2

 

99

 

2

 

Earnings before taxes.

 

462

 

7

 

236

 

4

 

Provision for income taxes.

 

195

 

3

 

104

 

2

 

Net income.

 

267

 

4

 

132

 

2

 

Preferred stock dividends.

 

1

 

 

1

 

 

Net income applicable to common shareholders.

 

$

266

 

4

%

$

131

 

2

%

 

Revenue.  Total revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2007 was approximately $6.1 million, an increase of approximately $497,000, or 9%, compared with total revenue of approximately $5.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2006. The increase was primarily attributable to the additional revenue generated by three company-operated stores during the six months ended December 31, 2007. There was revenue generated by only one company-operated store during the six months ended December 31, 2006.

 

Automotive care franchising revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2007 was approximately $5.5 million, an increase of approximately $137,000, or 3%, compared with automotive care revenue of approximately $5.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in automotive care franchising revenue was due to an increase in distribution and equipment sales of $150,000 and an increase in international royalties of $96,000. This increase was offset by a decrease in domestic royalty revenue  of $65,000, which was primarily due to the franchisees paying more timely which allowed them to take advantage of a prompt pay program and pay a lower royalty percentage on their weekly sales, and a $45,000 decrease in domestic and international franchise development.

 

Company-operated store retail revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2007 was $465,000, an increase of approximately $336,000, or 260%, compared to $129,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in the retail revenue was due to

 

 

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the additional number of company-operated stores. There were three company-operated stores generating revenue during the six months ended December 31, 2007 compared to only one company-operated store during the six months ended December 31, 2006.

 

The Company recognized revenue from foreign franchisee operations of $177,000 and $132,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

 

Other revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2007 was $179,000, an increase of approximately $24,000, or 15%, compared to $155,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in other revenue was due to an increase in revenue from rebate and training programs of $6,000 and an increase of $18,000 from support fees associated with the point of sale system.

 

Direct Cost.  Total direct cost for the six months ended December 31, 2007 totaled approximately $4.1 million, an increase of $201,000 or 5%, compared with approximately $3.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2006.  The increase was primarily attributed to the additional expenses of approximately $384,000 incurred with the company-operated retail cost offset by a decrease in automotive care franchising cost of approximately $203,000.

 

Automotive care franchising direct cost for the six months ended December 31, 2007 totaled $3.4 million, a decrease of $203,000 or 6%, compared to $3.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2006. The decrease was primarily attributable to the incurred expenses of approximately $170,000 for the convention held in Orlando, Florida during the six months ended December 31, 2006. Additionally, there were marketing expenses of approximately $40,000 for the utilization of an outside marketing agency as well as a sponsorship program with NASCAR during the six months ended December 31, 2006. There were no comparable expenses in the six months ended December 31, 2007.

 

Company-operated store retail cost for the six months ended December 31, 2007 was $527,000, an increase of approximately $384,000, or 269%, compared to $143,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in the retail cost was due to the additional number of company-operated stores. There were three company-operated stores operating during the six months ended December 31, 2007 compared to only one company-operated store during the six months ended December 31, 2006.

 

Other direct cost for the six months ended December 31, 2007 totaled $164,000, an increase of $20,000 or 14%, compared with $144,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2006. This increase was attributed to the costs associated with the rebate and training programs and the support costs from the point of sale system.

 

General and Administrative Expense.  General and administrative expense was approximately $1.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2007, an increase of $64,000 or 4%, compared with approximately $1.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2006. For the six months ended December 31, 2007, the Company recorded compensation expense of approximately $46,000 related to variable accounting for certain outstanding stock options as a result of an increase in the Company’s stock price over the related six month period. Conversely, in the six months ended December 31, 2006, the Company recorded a benefit of approximately $46,000 because the Company’s stock price declined over the last six months. The increase of approximately $92,000 from the variable accounting adjustments was offset by a decrease in the pre-tax compensation expense due to SFAS No. 123(R). The Company recorded an expense of approximately $8,000 and $28,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase was also offset by the efforts of management’s on-going cost reduction initiatives in general and administrative expenses.

 

Operating Income.  The Company recorded operating income for the six months ended December 31, 2007 of approximately $357,000 compared with operating income of $137,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2006.  As discussed previously, there were multiple variables that attributed to the decrease in operating income during the six months ending December 31, 2006. The most significant variables were the convention expense of $170,000 and the additional marketing expense of $40,000. There were no comparable expenses in the six months ended December 31, 2007.

 

Other Income.  The Company recorded other income of $105,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2007, which represents an increase of approximately $6,000 or 6%, compared to $99,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2006.

 

Income Taxes.  The Company’s effective tax rate for the six months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 was approximately 41% and 44%, respectively.

 

Net Income Applicable to Common Shareholders and Earnings Per Share. The Company recorded Net Income Applicable to Common Shareholders of $266,000, or $0.01 per share, for the six months ended December 31, 2007 compared to Net Income Applicable to Common Shareholders of $131,000, or $0.00 per share, for the six months ended December 31, 2006.

 

 

 

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Sources and Uses of Cash

 

        Cash at December 31, 2007 was $4.2 million. During the period, cash provided by operations was approximately $218,000.

 

        Cash used in investing activities for the six months ended December 31, 2007 was approximately $833,000. Cash used in investing activities during the six months ended December 31, 2007 consisted of the purchase of property and equipment of $83,000 for use in the Company’s franchise operations and $750,000 for the purchase of company-operated stores.

 

        Cash used in financing activities for the six months ended December 31, 2007 was $21,000. Cash used in financing activities during the six months ended December 31, 2007 consisted primarily of the payments of dividends, notes payable and a capital lease obligation.

 

        Management believes that the Company’s current cash balance, cash generated from operations, and the available $250,000 credit line will be sufficient to meet the Company’s working capital needs, capital expenditures, and contractual obligations for fiscal year 2008. At December 31, 2007, the entire line of credit was available.

 

Seasonality and Quarterly Fluctuations

 

         Seasonal changes may impact various sectors of the Company’s business differently and, accordingly, the Company’s operations may be affected by seasonal trends in certain periods. In particular, severe weather in winter months can adversely affect the Company because such weather makes it difficult for consumers in affected parts of the country to travel to Precision Auto Care centers.

 

ITEM 3.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

          Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(c) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective.  There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time to time, the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to litigation in the ordinary course of business, including contract, franchisee and employment-related litigation. In the course of enforcing its rights under existing and former franchisee agreements, the Company is subject to complaints and letters threatening litigation concerning the interpretation and applicability of these agreements, particularly in cases involving defaults and terminations of franchises.

 

The Company is involved in litigation. The details of the litigation are as follows:

 

Stephanie L. Milburn v. Precision Tune Auto Care, Inc., Parish of Lafayette, LA, Fifteenth Judicial District Court, C-20076064 J, Filed: November 9, 2007.

 

Stephanie Milburn (Milburn) alleges personal and property damages stemming from negligent repairs to her vehicle at a Precision Tune Auto Care (PTAC) franchised location.  Precision Franchising LLC (PFL) does not believe it is a proper party to this suit.

 

On August 30, 2007, Milburn was operating her 2003 Nissan Altima when the wheel of her vehicle fell off. Milburn alleges the wheel fell off as a result of the failure of the employees at the PTAC franchised location in Lafayette, LA to properly install brakes and wheels, properly check the lugs on the wheels, and exercise due care to secure the wheel. Milburn is seeking damages for medical treatment, mental anguish, loss of earnings, loss of enjoyment of life, property damage, rental expenses, and loss of use.

 

PFL does not expect to incur any liability in this case due to the franchisee’s duty to indemnify PFL and its affiliates, including the Company. The franchisee’s insurance carrier has agreed to provide a defense and has retained counsel for that purpose.  An extension of time has been granted to answer the complaint until January 25, 2008.

 

Triton Commercial Building Contractors, Inc. v. Jeffrey Caldwell, RPM Solutions, Inc. and Precision Tune Auto Care, Inc., Common Pleas Court of Green County, OH (Civil Division), 2007CV0250, Filed: March 13, 2007.

 

This case stems from a dispute between an area developer of Precision Franchising LLC (PFL) and one of its vendors.  PFL does not believe it is a proper party to this suit.

 

 

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The plaintiff, Triton Commercial Building Contractors, Inc. (Triton), is in the business of constructing buildings for commercial use. Defendant Mr. Jeffrey Caldwell (Caldwell) is the President of RPM Solutions, Inc. (RPM). RPM is a Precision Tune Auto Care (PTAC) area developer and franchisee that operates several PTAC franchises in Ohio. Pursuant to executory contracts between RPM and PFL, RPM has a duty to defend and indemnify PFL and its affiliates, including the Company from claims of the type made by Triton.

 

Triton alleges that in October 2005 Caldwell approached Triton and requested that Triton construct a building for a Precision Tune Auto Care franchise which Caldwell intended to rent from Triton. After Triton allegedly incurred significant costs, Caldwell informed Triton that he had engaged another contractor to construct a building for the Precision Tune Auto Care franchise. Triton filed a complaint in the Common Pleas Court of Green County, Ohio on March 13, 2007 requesting judgment against Caldwell and Precision Tune Auto Care, Inc. The amount in controversy is $136,000, plus punitive damages, interest, costs, attorneys’ fees, and any other legal or equitable relief the Court deems proper.

 

PFL does not expect to incur any liability in this case due to Caldwell and RPM’s duty to indemnify PFL. PTAC filed a motion for summary judgment, and on October 25, 2007, PTAC’s motion for summary judgment was denied.  PFL has retained additional counsel to represent its interests and plans to file a second motion for summary judgment.

 

Lumnivision, S.A. de C.V. v. Praxis Afinaciones, S.A. de C.V., Third Civil Court, First Judicial District, Monterrey, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, Filed: 2002.

 

Lumnivision filed suit against Praxis Afinaciones, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

 

The amount in controversy is 766,000 Mexican Pesos, plus interest at the rate of 5% per month, for services under a contract.

 

The Company does not expect to incur liability in this case.  Praxis Afinaciones denies the allegations.

 

United Bank, NA v. C. Eugene Deal, Miracle Partners, Inc., Star Auto Center, Inc., Common Pleas Court of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Case No. 01-CV0019, Filed: January 11, 2001.

 

Miracle Partners, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was party to a confessed judgment. Miracle Partners, Inc. is currently inactive and has no assets.

 

The amount in controversy is approximately $1.3 million, the amount of the confessed judgment.

 

The Company’s management believes this judgment will have no material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations.  Furthermore, the Company believes that it has a meritorious claim against Mr. Deal for misrepresentations made in connection with the Company’s acquisition of Miracle Partners, Inc. in 1997 for all amounts covered by the judgment.

 

The Company does not believe that any of the above proceedings will result in material judgments against the Company.  There can be no assurance, however, that these suits will ultimately be decided in its favor.  Any one of these suits may result in a material judgment against the Company, which could cause material adverse consequences to its operations.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

None.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

 None.

 

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 

The Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on November 14, 2007.

 

 

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The following proposals were adopted by the margins indicated:

 

1.                                       To elect the Board of Directors for the coming year.

 

 

 

 

Number of Shares

 

 

 

For

 

Withheld

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Woodley A. Allen

 

21,131,030

 

48,063

 

Louis M. Brown, Jr.

 

21,124,680

 

54,413

 

Bassam N. Ibrahim

 

21,121,980

 

57,113

 

Peter C. Keefe

 

21,019,030

 

160,063

 

John D. Sanders, Ph.D

 

21,135,030

 

44,063

 

 

2.                                       To ratify the appointment of Yount, Hyde & Barbour, P.C. as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008.

 

 

 

Number of Shares

 

For

 

21,009,707

 

Against

 

104,184

 

Abstain

 

65,202

 

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS OR REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

 

(a)  Exhibits

 

                                           31.1*        Written statement of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

                                           31.2*        Written statement of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

                                           32.1*        Written statement of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 


                                             *              Filed herewith

 

(b)  Reports on Form 8-K

 

None.

 

 

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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, on February 5, 2008.

 

 

 

Precision Auto Care, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Robert R. Falconi

 

 

Robert R. Falconi

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

(Duly Authorized Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature

 

Title

 

Date

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Robert R. Falconi

 

President and

 

February 5, 2008

Robert R. Falconi

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Mark P. Francis

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

February 5, 2008

Mark P. Francis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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