The GEO Group, Inc
FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. |
For the quarterly period ended October 1, 2006
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. |
For the transition period from _____________ to _____________
Commission file number 1-14260
The GEO Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Florida
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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65-0043078
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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One Park Place, 621 NW 53rd Street, Suite 700,
Boca Raton, Florida
(Address of principal executive offices)
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33487
(Zip code) |
(561) 893-0101
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
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 twelve (12) months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes þ No o
Indicate by a check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer,
or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and larger accelerated filer in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer þ Non accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act).
Yes o No þ
At November 6, 2006, 32,819,428 shares of the registrants common stock were issued and
19,319,428 were outstanding.
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THE GEO GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THIRTEEN AND THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
OCTOBER 1, 2006 AND OCTOBER 2, 2005
(In thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
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Thirteen Weeks Ended |
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Thirty-nine Weeks Ended |
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October 1, 2006 |
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October 2, 2005 |
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October 1, 2006 |
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October 2, 2005 |
Revenues |
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$ |
218,909 |
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$ |
147,148 |
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$ |
613,478 |
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$ |
448,026 |
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Operating expenses |
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181,771 |
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126,371 |
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507,932 |
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380,901 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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6,080 |
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3,614 |
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17,768 |
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10,927 |
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General and administrative expenses |
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14,073 |
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11,719 |
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42,374 |
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35,793 |
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Operating income |
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16,985 |
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5,444 |
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45,404 |
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20,405 |
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Interest income |
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2,783 |
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2,196 |
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7,806 |
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6,873 |
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Interest expense |
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(6,587 |
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(5,300 |
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(21,995 |
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(16,094 |
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Write off of deferred financing fees from
extinguishment of debt |
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(1,233 |
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(1,295 |
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(1,360 |
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Income before income taxes, minority interest,
equity in earnings of affiliate and discontinued
operations |
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13,181 |
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1,107 |
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29,920 |
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9,824 |
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Provision for income taxes |
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4,854 |
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551 |
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11,142 |
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1,881 |
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Minority interest |
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(71 |
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(181 |
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(45 |
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(540 |
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Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliate, net of
income tax expense of $15, $20, $55 and $41 |
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410 |
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135 |
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1,038 |
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(201 |
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Income from continuing operations |
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8,666 |
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510 |
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19,771 |
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7,202 |
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of
tax expense (benefit) of $(13), $15, $(139) and
$281 |
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(24 |
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(67 |
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(255 |
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611 |
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Net income |
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8,642 |
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$ |
443 |
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$ |
19,516 |
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$ |
7,813 |
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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19,263 |
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14,376 |
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16,493 |
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14,330 |
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Diluted |
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20,010 |
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15,009 |
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17,124 |
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14,996 |
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Income per common share: |
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Basic: |
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Income from continuing operations |
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$ |
0.45 |
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$ |
0.04 |
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$ |
1.20 |
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$ |
0.51 |
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations |
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0.00 |
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(0.01 |
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(0.02 |
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0.04 |
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Net income per share-basic |
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$ |
0.45 |
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0.03 |
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$ |
1.18 |
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$ |
0.55 |
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Diluted: |
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Income from continuing operations |
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0.43 |
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$ |
0.03 |
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$ |
1.15 |
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$ |
0.48 |
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations |
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0.00 |
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0.00 |
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(0.01 |
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0.04 |
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Net income per share-diluted |
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$ |
0.43 |
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$ |
0.03 |
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$ |
1.14 |
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$ |
0.52 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
3
THE GEO GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
OCTOBER 1, 2006 AND JANUARY 1, 2006
(In thousands, except share data)
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October 1, 2006 |
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January 1, 2006 |
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(Unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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100,163 |
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$ |
57,094 |
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Restricted cash |
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19,220 |
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8,882 |
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Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $471 and $224 |
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150,152 |
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127,612 |
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Deferred income tax asset |
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19,755 |
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19,755 |
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Other current assets |
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14,448 |
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15,826 |
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Current assets of discontinued operations |
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123 |
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Total current assets |
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303,738 |
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229,292 |
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Restricted Cash |
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14,441 |
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17,484 |
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Property and Equipment, Net |
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275,646 |
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282,236 |
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Assets Held for Sale |
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1,265 |
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5,000 |
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Direct Finance Lease Receivable |
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37,716 |
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38,492 |
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net |
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54,620 |
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52,127 |
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Other Non Current Assets |
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15,903 |
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14,880 |
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$ |
703,329 |
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$ |
639,511 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
38,320 |
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$ |
27,762 |
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Accrued payroll and related taxes |
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29,831 |
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26,985 |
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Accrued expenses |
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70,970 |
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70,177 |
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Current portion of deferred revenue |
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2,014 |
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1,894 |
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Current portion of capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt |
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17,252 |
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8,441 |
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Current liabilities of discontinued operations |
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1,251 |
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1,260 |
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Total current liabilities |
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159,638 |
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136,519 |
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Deferred Revenue |
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1,994 |
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3,267 |
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Deferred Tax Liability |
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2,793 |
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2,085 |
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Minority Interest |
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1,140 |
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1,840 |
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Other Non Current Liabilities |
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20,907 |
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19,601 |
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Capital Lease Obligations |
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16,823 |
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17,072 |
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Long-Term Debt |
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144,897 |
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219,254 |
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Non-Recourse Debt |
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121,840 |
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131,279 |
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Commitments and Contingencies |
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Shareholders Equity |
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Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding |
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Common stock, $0.01 par value, 45,000,000 shares authorized, 32,818,428 and 32,536,715
issued and 19,318,428 and 14,536,715 outstanding |
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130 |
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97 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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140,099 |
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70,784 |
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Retained earnings |
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191,181 |
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171,666 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive gain/(loss) |
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797 |
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(2,073 |
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Treasury stock 13,500,000 and 18,000,000 shares |
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(98,910 |
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(131,880 |
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Total shareholders equity |
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233,297 |
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108,594 |
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$ |
703,329 |
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$ |
639,511 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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THE GEO GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
OCTOBER 1, 2006 AND OCTOBER 2, 2005
(In thousands)
(UNAUDITED)
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Thirty-nine Weeks Ended |
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October 1, 2006 |
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October 2, 2005 |
Cash Flow from Operating Activities: |
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Income from continuing operations |
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$ |
19,771 |
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$ |
7,202 |
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Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net
cash provided by operating activities |
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Depreciation and amortization expense |
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17,768 |
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10,927 |
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Amortization of debt issuance costs |
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880 |
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243 |
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Amortization of unearned compensation |
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601 |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
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317 |
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Write-off of deferred financing fees |
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1,295 |
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1,360 |
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Deferred tax liability |
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32 |
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1,045 |
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Provision for doubtful accounts |
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262 |
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39 |
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Major maintenance reserve |
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171 |
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190 |
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Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates, net of tax |
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(1,038 |
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201 |
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Minority interests in earnings (losses) of consolidated entity |
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(700 |
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540 |
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Income tax benefit of equity compensation |
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(1,660 |
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543 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities |
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Accounts receivable |
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(23,178 |
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(4,265 |
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Other current assets |
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500 |
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(4,957 |
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Other assets |
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(2,850 |
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(2,871 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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13,002 |
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(720 |
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Accrued payroll and related taxes |
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2,756 |
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(13 |
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Deferred revenue |
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(1,075 |
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(471 |
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Other liabilities |
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3,097 |
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1,260 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations |
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29,951 |
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10,253 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations |
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114 |
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1,800 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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30,065 |
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12,053 |
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Cash Flow from Investing Activities: |
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Proceeds from sales of short-term investments |
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39,000 |
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Purchases of short-term investments |
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(29,000 |
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Change in restricted cash |
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(7,295 |
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(30,621 |
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YSI purchase price adjustment |
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1,311 |
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Sale of assets |
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19,345 |
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12 |
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Capital expenditures |
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(25,812 |
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(10,173 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(12,451 |
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(30,782 |
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Cash Flow from Financing Activities: |
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Payments on long-term debt |
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(76,140 |
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(52,740 |
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Proceeds from the exercise of stock options |
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3,759 |
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2,179 |
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Income tax benefit of equity compensation |
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1,660 |
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Proceeds from long-term debt |
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111 |
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75,000 |
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Repurchase of stock options from employees and directors |
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(3,955 |
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Proceeds from equity offering, net |
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99,936 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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25,371 |
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24,439 |
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Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents |
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84 |
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(761 |
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Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
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43,069 |
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4,949 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period |
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57,094 |
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92,005 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period |
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$ |
100,163 |
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$ |
96,954 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
5
THE GEO GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The unaudited consolidated financial statements of The GEO Group, Inc., a Florida corporation (the
Company), included in this Form 10-Q have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States and the instructions to Form 10-Q and consequently do not
include all disclosures required by Form 10-K. Additional information may be obtained by referring
to the Companys Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2006. In the opinion of management, all
adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring items) necessary for a fair presentation of the
financial information for the interim periods reported in this Form 10-Q have been made. Results of
operations for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 1, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the
results for the entire fiscal year ending December 31, 2006.
The accounting policies followed for quarterly financial reporting are the same as those disclosed
in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Form 10-K filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2006 for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2006,
with the exception of the Companys implementation of Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) No.
123(R) during the quarter ended April 2, 2006, as discussed in Note 5 below. Certain amounts in the
prior period have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.
2. EQUITY OFFERING
On June 12, 2006, the Company sold in a follow-on public offering 3,000,000 shares of its common
stock at a price of $35.46 per share (4,500,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $23.64 reflecting the 3 for 2 stock split as discussed in Note 4). All shares were issued from treasury. The aggregate net
proceeds to the Company (after deducting underwriters discounts and estimated expenses) were
approximately $100 million. On June 13, 2006, the Company utilized approximately $74.6 million of
the proceeds to repay all outstanding debt under its term loan portion of its senior secured credit
facility. See Note 10 Long Term Debt and Derivative Financial Instruments The Senior Credit
Facility for further discussion. In addition, on August 11, 2006, the Company used $4.0 million of
the proceeds of the offering to purchase from certain directors, executive officers and employees
stock options that were currently outstanding and exercisable, and which were due to expire within
the next three years. See Note 5 Equity Incentive Plans for further discussion. The balance of the
net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes which may include working capital, capital
expenditures and potential acquisitions of complementary businesses and other assets.
3. ACQUISITION
On November 4, 2005, the Company completed the acquisition of Correctional Services Corporation
(CSC), a Florida-based provider of privatized corrections/detention, community corrections and
alternative sentencing services. The allocation of the purchase price for this transaction at
January 1, 2006 was preliminary. During the quarter ended April 2, 2006, the Company received
information from its independent valuation specialists and finalized the purchase price allocation
related to property and equipment, other assets and capital lease obligations. This information
resulted in an increase in goodwill of $5.1 million. The purchase price allocations related to
certain tax elections made during the quarter are still tentative at this time and information that
will enable the Company to finalize these items is expected to be received in the fourth quarter of
2006.
Additionally, during the quarter ended July 2, 2006, in connection with the CSC acquisition and
related sale of Youth Services International (YSI), the Company received approximately $1.3
million in additional sales proceeds based on an unresolved matter relating to the closing balance
sheet of YSI. This reduced goodwill by $1.3 million. This matter has subsequently been resolved and
will not result in an additional purchase price adjustment.
4. STOCK SPLIT
On August 10, 2006, the Companys Board of Directors declared a 3-for-2 stock split of the
Companys common stock. The stock split took effect on October 2, 2006 with respect to stockholders
of record on September 15, 2006. Following the stock split, the Companys shares outstanding
increased from 13.0 million to 19.5 million.
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5. EQUITY INCENTIVE PLANS
On January 2, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of FAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment
using the modified prospective method. FAS No. 123(R) requires companies to recognize the cost of
employee services received in exchange for awards of equity instruments based upon the grant date
fair value of those awards. Under the modified prospective method of adopting FAS No. 123(R), the
Company will recognize compensation cost for all share-based payments granted after January 1,
2006, plus any awards granted to employees prior to January 2, 2006 that remain unvested at that
time. Under this method of adoption, no restatement of prior periods is made. The Company uses a
Black-Scholes option valuation model to estimate the fair value of
each option awarded. The impact of forfeitures that may occur prior to vesting is also estimated and considered in the
amount recognized. The adoption of FAS No. 123(R) did not have a significant impact on income from
continuing operations, income before income taxes, net income, cash flow from operations, or
earnings per share during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 1, 2006.
Prior to January 2, 2006, the Company recognized the cost of employee services received in exchange
for equity instruments in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB) No. 25,
Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. APB No. 25 required the use of the intrinsic value
method, which measures compensation cost as the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the
stock over the amount the employee must pay for the stock. Compensation expense for all of the
Companys equity-based awards was measured under APB No. 25 on the date the shares were granted.
Under APB No. 25, no compensation expense was recognized for stock options.
During the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 2, 2005, had the cost of employee services
received in exchange for equity instruments been recognized based on the grant date fair value of
those instruments in accordance with the provisions of FAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-based
Compensation, the Companys net income and earnings per share would have been impacted as shown in
the following table (in thousands, except per share data):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thirteen Weeks |
|
Thirty-nine |
|
|
Ended |
|
Weeks Ended |
|
|
October 2, 2005 |
|
October 2, 2005 |
Net income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As reported |
|
$ |
443 |
|
|
$ |
7,813 |
|
Less: Total stock-based employee
compensation expense determined
under fair value based method for
all awards, net of related tax
effects |
|
|
(67 |
) |
|
|
(333 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma net income |
|
$ |
376 |
|
|
$ |
7,480 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As reported |
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
|
$ |
0.55 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma |
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
|
$ |
0.52 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As reported |
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
|
$ |
0.52 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma |
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
|
$ |
0.50 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the purposes of the pro forma calculations above, the fair value of each option is estimated on
the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, assuming no expected dividends
and the following weighted average assumptions:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thirteen and Thirty-nine |
|
|
Weeks Ended |
|
|
October 2, 2005 |
Risk free interest rates |
|
|
4.0 |
% |
Expected lives |
|
3.3 years |
Expected volatility |
|
|
39 |
% |
Expected dividend |
|
|
|
|
The Company had three stock option plans at April 2, 2006: The Wackenhut Corrections Corporation
1994 Stock Option Plan (Second Plan), the 1995 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan (Third Plan)
and the Wackenhut Corrections Corporation 1999 Stock Option Plan (Fourth Plan). The Company had 300
options available to be granted at October 1, 2006 under the Fourth Plan.
On May 4, 2006, the board of directors adopted and the shareholders approved The GEO Group, Inc.
2006 Stock Incentive Plan (the 2006 Plan). Under the 2006 Plan, the Company may grant options or
restricted shares to key employees and non-employee directors for up to 450,000 shares.
Under the Second Plan and Fourth Plan, the Company may grant options to key employees for up to
2,250,000 and 1,725,000 shares of common stock, respectively. Under the terms of these plans, the
exercise price per share and vesting period is determined by the language of the plan. All options
that have been granted under these plans are exercisable at the fair market value of the common
stock at the date of the grant. Generally, the options vest and become exercisable ratably over a
four-year period, beginning immediately on
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the date of the grant. However, the Board of Directors has exercised its discretion and has granted
options that vest 100% immediately for the Chief Executive Officer. All options under the Second
Plan and Fourth Plan expire no later than ten years after the date of the grant.
Under the Third Plan, the Company may grant up to 165,000 shares of common stock to non-employee
directors of the Company. Under the terms of this plan, options are granted at the fair market
value of the common stock at the date of the grant, become exercisable immediately, and expire ten
years after the date of the grant.
A summary of the status of the Companys stock option plans is presented below.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
October 1, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wtd. Avg. |
|
Wtd. Avg. |
|
Aggregate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise |
|
Remaining |
|
Intrinsic |
Fiscal Year |
|
Shares |
|
Price |
|
Contractual Term |
|
Value |
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
Outstanding at January 1, 2006 |
|
|
2,110 |
|
|
$ |
10.35 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Granted |
|
|
26 |
|
|
|
15.42 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
282 |
|
|
|
13.35 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited/Canceled |
|
|
333 |
|
|
|
14.13 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options outstanding at October 1, 2006 |
|
|
1,521 |
|
|
|
9.06 |
|
|
|
5.4 |
|
|
|
29,065 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options exercisable at October 1, 2006 |
|
|
1,396 |
|
|
$ |
8.79 |
|
|
|
5.3 |
|
|
$ |
27,040 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the three and nine month period ending October 1, 2006, the amount of stock-based compensation
expense was $0.4 million and $0.9 million, respectively.
The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the thirty-nine weeks ended
October 1, 2006 was $0.1 million.
The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 1, 2006
was $3.2 million.
The following table summarizes information about the stock options outstanding at October 1, 2006:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options Outstanding |
|
Options Exercisable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wtd. Avg. |
|
Wtd. Avg. |
|
|
|
|
|
Wtd. Avg. |
|
|
Number |
|
Remaining |
|
Exercise |
|
Number |
|
Exercise |
Exercise Prices |
|
Outstanding |
|
Contractual Life |
|
Price |
|
Exercisable |
|
Price |
$5.25 - $5.25 |
|
|
3,000 |
|
|
|
3.6 |
|
|
$ |
5.25 |
|
|
|
3,000 |
|
|
$ |
5.25 |
|
$5.63 - $5.63 |
|
|
254,625 |
|
|
|
3.4 |
|
|
|
5.63 |
|
|
|
254,625 |
|
|
|
5.63 |
|
$6.20 - $6.20 |
|
|
255,000 |
|
|
|
4.4 |
|
|
|
6.20 |
|
|
|
255,000 |
|
|
|
6.20 |
|
$6.34 - $7.97 |
|
|
115,637 |
|
|
|
6.3 |
|
|
|
6.38 |
|
|
|
98,177 |
|
|
|
6.39 |
|
$9.33 - $9.33 |
|
|
273,273 |
|
|
|
6.6 |
|
|
|
9.33 |
|
|
|
236,184 |
|
|
|
9.33 |
|
$10.27 - $10.27 |
|
|
373,500 |
|
|
|
5.4 |
|
|
|
10.27 |
|
|
|
373,500 |
|
|
|
10.27 |
|
$10.60 - $15.29 |
|
|
165,190 |
|
|
|
6.8 |
|
|
|
13.53 |
|
|
|
112,687 |
|
|
|
13.15 |
|
$15.39 - $15.66 |
|
|
59,250 |
|
|
|
7.6 |
|
|
|
15.53 |
|
|
|
41,850 |
|
|
|
15.51 |
|
$21.47 - $21.47 |
|
|
20,250 |
|
|
|
8.4 |
|
|
|
21.47 |
|
|
|
20,250 |
|
|
|
21.47 |
|
$27.48 - $27.48 |
|
|
1,500 |
|
|
|
9.8 |
|
|
|
27.48 |
|
|
|
300 |
|
|
|
27.48 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,521,225 |
|
|
|
5.4 |
|
|
$ |
9.06 |
|
|
|
1,395,573 |
|
|
$ |
8.79 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of October 1, 2006, the Company had $1.5 million of unrecognized compensation costs related to
non-vested stock option awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of
7.2 years. Proceeds received from option exercises during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 1,
2006 were $3.8 million.
Restricted Stock
As of October 1, 2006, the Company had granted 225,000 shares of non-vested restricted stock under the 2006 Plan to key
employees and non-employee directors during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 1, 2006. Restricted
shares are converted into shares of common stock upon vesting on a one-for-one basis. The cost of
these awards is determined using the fair value of the Companys common stock on the date of the
grant and compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period. The restricted shares that
were granted during the year have a vesting period of four years, which begins one year from the
date of grant. A summary of restricted stock issued as of October 1, 2006 and changes during the
thirty-nine weeks ended October 1, 2006 follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wtd. Avg. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grant date |
|
|
Shares |
|
Fair value |
Restricted stock outstanding at January 2, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Granted |
|
|
225,000 |
|
|
|
26.13 |
|
Vested |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited/Canceled |
|
|
(750 |
) |
|
|
26.13 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted stock outstanding at October 1, 2006 |
|
|
224,250 |
|
|
|
26.13 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During the three and nine month period ended October 1, 2006, the Company recognized $0.4 million
and $0.6 million of compensation expense related to the restricted shares and had $5.3 million of
unrecognized compensation expense.
6. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
The Company formerly had, through its Australian subsidiary, a contract with the Department of
Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA) for the management and operation of
Australias immigration centers. In 2003, the contract was not renewed, and effective February 29,
2004, the Company completed the transition of the contract and exited the management and operation
of the DIMIA centers.
In New Zealand, the Company ceased operating the Auckland Central Remand Prison (Auckland) upon
the expiration of the contract on July 13, 2005.
On January 1, 2006, the Company completed the sale of Atlantic Shores Hospital, a 72 bed private
mental health hospital which the Company owned and operated since 1997 for approximately $11.5
million. The Company recognized a gain on the sale of the hospital of approximately $1.6 million,
or $1.0 million net of tax. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes
reflect the operations of the DIMIA, Auckland and Atlantic Shores Hospital as discontinued
operations. There were no cash flows from investing or financing activities for discontinued
operations for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 1, 2006.
The following are the revenues related to DIMIA, Auckland and Atlantic Shores Hospital for the
periods presented (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thirteen Weeks Ended |
|
Thirty-nine Weeks Ended |
|
|
October 1, 2006 |
|
October 2, 2005 |
|
October 1, 2006 |
|
October 2, 2005 |
Revenues DIMIA |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Revenues Auckland |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
115 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
7,280 |
|
Revenues Atlantic Shores Hospital |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
2,309 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
6,475 |
|
7. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
The components of the Companys comprehensive income, net of tax are as follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thirteen Weeks Ended |
|
Thirty-nine Weeks Ended |
|
|
October 1, 2006 |
|
October 2, 2005 |
|
October 1, 2006 |
|
October 2, 2005 |
Net income |
|
$ |
8,642 |
|
|
$ |
443 |
|
|
$ |
19,516 |
|
|
$ |
7,813 |
|
Change in foreign
currency
translation, net of
income tax
(expense) benefit
of $252, $219,
$(704) and $1,405,
respectively |
|
|
(411 |
) |
|
|
(343 |
) |
|
|
1,148 |
|
|
|
(2,393 |
) |
Minimum pension
liability
adjustment, net of
income tax
(expense) benefit
of $0, $2, $0 and
$(12), respectively |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
95 |
|
|
|
18 |
|
Unrealized gain on
derivative
instruments, net of
income tax expense
of $1,068, $280,
$578 and $515,
respectively |
|
|
2,445 |
|
|
|
640 |
|
|
|
1,627 |
|
|
|
1,177 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income |
|
$ |
10,676 |
|
|
$ |
735 |
|
|
$ |
22,386 |
|
|
$ |
6,615 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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8. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the net income available to shareholders by the
weighted average number of outstanding common shares. The calculation of diluted earning per share
is similar to that of basic earnings per share, except that the denominator includes dilutive
common share equivalents such as share options and restricted shares.
Basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) is provided to show the effects of the stock split as
if it had occurred as of the beginning of the periods presented, and were calculated for the
thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 1, 2006 and October 2, 2005 as follows (in thousands,
except per share data):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thirteen Weeks Ended |
|
Thirty-nine Weeks Ended |
|
|
October 1, 2006 |
|
October 2, 2005 |
|
October 1, 2006 |
|
October 2, 2005 |
Net income |
|
$ |
8,642 |
|
|
$ |
443 |
|
|
$ |
19,516 |
|
|
$ |
7,813 |
|
Basic earnings per share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding |
|
|
19,263 |
|
|
|
14,376 |
|
|
|
16,493 |
|
|
|
14,330 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Per share amount |
|
$ |
0.45 |
|
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
|
$ |
1.18 |
|
|
$ |
0.55 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding |
|
|
19,263 |
|
|
|
14,376 |
|
|
|
16,493 |
|
|
|
14,330 |
|
Effect of dilutive securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assumed exercise or issuance of shares
relating to stock plans |
|
|
747 |
|
|
|
633 |
|
|
|
631 |
|
|
|
666 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares assuming dilution |
|
|
20,010 |
|
|
|
15,009 |
|
|
|
17,124 |
|
|
|
14,996 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Per share amount |
|
$ |
0.43 |
|
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
|
$ |
1.14 |
|
|
$ |
0.52 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thirteen Weeks
Of 1,521,225 options outstanding at October 1, 2006, there were no options that were not included
in the computation of diluted EPS because their effect would be anti-dilutive. Of 2,208,405 options
outstanding at October 2, 2005, options to purchase 20,250 shares of the Companys common stock,
with an exercise price of $21.47 per share and expiration dates of 2015, were not included in the
computation of diluted EPS because their effect would be anti-dilutive.
Of 224,250 restricted shares outstanding at October 1, 2006, 24,285 were included in the
computation of diluted EPS because their effect would be dilutive.
Thirty-nine Weeks
Of 1,521,225 options outstanding at October 1, 2006, options to purchase 1,500 shares of the
Companys common stock, with an exercise price of $27.48 per share and expiration year of 2016,
were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because their effect would be anti-dilutive. Of
2,208,405 options outstanding at October 2, 2005, options to purchase 20,250 shares of the
Companys common stock, with an exercise price of $21.47 per share and expiration date of 2015,
were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because their effect would be anti-dilutive.
Of 224,250 restricted shares outstanding at October 1, 2006, 13,110 were included in the
computation of diluted EPS because their effect would be dilutive.
9. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
Changes in the Companys goodwill balances for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 1, 2006 were as
follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill resulting |
|
Foreign |
|
|
|
|
Balance as of |
|
from Business |
|
Currency |
|
Balance as of |
|
|
January 1, 2006 |
|
Combinations |
|
Translation |
|
October 1, 2006 |
U.S. correction and detention |
|
$ |
35,350 |
|
|
$ |
3,796 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
39,146 |
|
International
correction and detention |
|
|
546 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
556 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Segments |
|
$ |
35,896 |
|
|
$ |
3,796 |
|
|
$ |
10 |
|
|
$ |
39,702 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The goodwill increase of $3.8 million during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 1, 2006 is a
result of a $5.1 million increase in goodwill as a result of the finalization of purchase price
allocation related to property and equipment, other assets and capital lease
obligations of the CSC acquisition during the first quarter of 2006 as well as a $1.3 million
decrease in goodwill relating to additional proceeds received related to the sale of YSI during the
second quarter of 2006.
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Intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Description |
|
Asset Life |
Facility management contracts |
|
$ |
15,050 |
|
|
7-20 years |
Covenants not to compete |
|
|
1,470 |
|
|
4 years |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
16,520 |
|
|
|
|
|
Less accumulated amortization |
|
|
(1,602 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
14,918 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization expense was $1.3 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 1, 2006. Amortization
is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the intangible assets.
10. LONG TERM DEBT AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Senior Credit Facility
On September 14, 2005, the Company amended and restated its senior secured credit facility (the
Senior Credit Facility), to consist of a $75 million, six-year term-loan bearing interest at
London Interbank Offered Rate, (LIBOR) plus 2.00%, and a $100 million, five-year revolving credit
facility bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.00%. The Company used the borrowings under the Senior
Credit Facility to fund general corporate purposes and to finance the acquisition of CSC for
approximately $62 million plus transaction-related costs. The acquisition of CSC closed in the
fourth quarter of 2005. On June 13, 2006, the Company used approximately $74.6 million of the
proceeds of the equity offering (see Note 2 Equity Offering) to repay all outstanding debt under
the term loan portion of its senior secured credit facility. The Company wrote-off approximately
$1.3 million of deferred financing fees related to this extinguishment of debt. As of October 1,
2006, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under the term loan portion of the Senior Credit
Facility, no amounts outstanding under the revolving portion of the Senior Credit Facility, and
$45.7 million outstanding in letters of credit under the revolving portion of the Senior Credit
Facility. The letters of credit are related to the Companys insurance policies, due to the fact
that they have high deductible amounts, guarantees related to the financing, construction and
operation of the Companys facility in South Africa, which are discussed below, as well as for
other business purposes. As of October 1, 2006 the Company had $54.3 million available for
borrowings under the revolving portion of the Senior Credit Facility.
Senior 8 1/4% Notes
To facilitate the completion of the purchase of the interest of the Companys former majority
shareholder in 2003, the Company issued $150.0 million aggregate principal amount, ten-year, 8 1/4%
senior unsecured notes, (the Notes). The Notes are general, unsecured, senior obligations.
Interest is payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 at 8 1/4%. The Notes are governed by
the terms of an Indenture, dated July 9, 2003, between the Company and the Bank of New York, as
trustee, referred to as the Indenture. The Company was in compliance with all of the covenants of
the Indenture governing the notes as of October 1, 2006.
Non-Recourse Debt
South Texas Detention Complex:
In February 2004, CSC was awarded a contract by the Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to develop and operate a 1,020 bed detention complex in
Frio County Texas. South Texas Local Development Corporation (STLDC) was created and issued $49.5
million in taxable revenue bonds to finance the construction of the detention center. Additionally,
CSC provided a $5.0 million subordinated note to STLDC for initial development costs. The Company
has determined that it is the primary beneficiary of STLDC and therefore, in accordance with FIN
46, has consolidated STLDC for accounting purposes. STLDC is the owner of the complex and entered
into a development agreement with CSC to oversee the development of the complex. In addition, STLDC
entered into an operating agreement providing CSC the sole and exclusive right to operate and
manage the complex. The operating agreement and bond indenture require that the revenue from CSCs
contract with ICE be used to fund the periodic debt service requirements as they become due. The
net revenues, if any, after various expenses such as trustee fees, property taxes and insurance
premiums are distributed to CSC to cover CSCs operating expenses and management fee. The bonds
have a ten year term and are non-recourse to CSC and STLDC. CSC is responsible for the entire
operations of the facility including all operating expenses and is required to pay all operating
expenses whether or not there are sufficient revenues. STLDC has no liabilities resulting from its
ownership. The bonds are fully insured and the sole source of payment for the bonds is the
operating revenues of the center.
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Included in non-current restricted cash equivalents and investments is $8.1 million as of October
1, 2006 as funds held in trust with respect to the STLDC for debt service and other reserves.
Northwest Detention Center
On June 30, 2003 CSC arranged financing for the construction of the Northwest Detention Center in
Tacoma, Washington (the Northwest Detention Center), which CSC completed and opened for operation
in April 2004. In connection with this financing, CSC of Tacoma LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of
CSC, issued a $57 million note payable to the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority
(WEDFA), an instrumentality of the State of Washington, which issued revenue bonds and
subsequently loaned the proceeds of the bond issuance to CSC of Tacoma LLC for the purposes of
constructing the Northwest Detention Center. The bonds are non-recourse to CSC and the loan from
WEDFA to CSC of Tacoma, LLC is non-recourse to CSC. The proceeds of the loan were disbursed into
escrow accounts held in trust to be used to pay the issuance costs for the revenue bonds, to
construct the Northwest Detention Center and to establish debt service and other reserves.
Included in non-current restricted cash equivalents and investments is $2.6 million as of October
1, 2006 as funds held in trust with respect to the Northwest Detention Center for debt service and
other reserves.
Australia
In connection with the financing and management of one Australian facility, our wholly owned
Australian subsidiary financed the facilitys development and subsequent expansion in 2003 with
long-term debt obligations, which are non-recourse to us. We have consolidated the subsidiarys
direct finance lease receivable from the state government and related non-recourse debt each
totaling approximately $39.7 million $40.3 million as of October 1, 2006 and January 1, 2006,
respectively. As a condition of the loan, we are required to maintain a restricted cash balance of
AUD 5.0 million, which, at October 1, 2006, was approximately $3.7 million. The term of the
non-recourse debt is through 2017 and it bears interest at a variable rate quoted by certain
Australian banks plus 140 basis points. Any obligations or liabilities of the subsidiary are
matched by a similar or corresponding commitment from the government of the State of Victoria.
Guarantees
In connection with the creation of South African Custodial Services Ltd. (SACS), the Company
entered into certain guarantees related to the financing, construction and operation of its prison
in South Africa. The Company guaranteed certain obligations of SACS under its debt agreements up to
a maximum amount of 60.0 million South African Rand, or approximately $7.8 million to SACS senior
lenders through the issuance of letters of credit. Additionally, SACS is required to fund a
restricted account for the payment of certain costs in the event of contract termination. The
Company has guaranteed the payment of 50% of amounts which may be payable by SACS into the
restricted account and provided a standby letter of credit of 6.5 million South African Rand, or
approximately $0.8 million as security for the Companys guarantee. The Companys obligations under
this guarantee expire upon SACS release from its obligations in respect of the restricted account
under its debt agreements. No amounts have been drawn against these letters of credit, which are
included in the Companys outstanding letters of credit under the revolving loan portion of the
Senior Credit Facility.
The Company has agreed to provide a loan of up to 20.0 million South African Rand, or approximately
$2.6 million (the Standby Facility) to SACS for the purpose of financing SACS obligations under
its contract with the South African government. No amounts have been funded under the Standby
Facility, and the Company does not anticipate that such funding will ever be required by SACS. The
Companys obligations under the Standby Facility expire upon the earlier of full funding or SACS
release from its obligations under its debt agreements. The lenders ability to draw on the Standby
Facility is limited to certain circumstances, including termination of the contract.
The Company has also guaranteed certain obligations of SACS to the security trustee for SACS
lenders. The Company secured its guarantee to the security trustee by ceding its rights to claims
against SACS in respect of any loans or other finance agreements, and by pledging the Companys
shares in SACS. The Companys liability under the guarantee is limited to the cession and pledge of
shares. The guarantee expires upon expiration of the cession and pledge agreements.
In connection with a design, build, finance and maintenance contract, the Company guaranteed
certain potential tax obligations of a special purpose entity. The potential estimated exposure of
these obligations is CAN$2.5 million, or approximately $2.2 million commencing in 2017. The Company
has a liability of $0.6 million related to this exposure as of October 1, 2006 and January 1, 2006.
To secure this guarantee, the Company purchased Canadian dollar denominated securities with
maturities matched to the estimated tax obligations in 2017 to 2021. The Company has recorded an
asset and a liability equal to the current fair market value of those securities on its balance
sheet.
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At October 1, 2006, the Company also had outstanding seven letters of guarantee totaling
approximately $5.6 million under separate international facilities. The Company does not have any
off balance sheet arrangements.
Derivatives
Effective September 18, 2003, the Company entered into interest rate swap agreements in the
aggregate notional amount of $50.0 million. The Company has designated the swaps as hedges against
changes in the fair value of a designated portion of the Notes due to changes in underlying
interest rates. Changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps are recorded in earnings along
with related designated changes in the value of the Notes. The agreements, which have payment and
expiration dates and call provisions that coincide with the terms of the Notes, effectively convert
$50.0 million of the Notes into variable rate obligations. Under the agreements, the Company
receives a fixed interest rate payment from the financial counterparties to the agreements equal to
8.25% per year calculated on the notional $50.0 million amount, while the Company makes a variable
interest rate payment to the same counterparties equal to the six-month London Interbank Offered
Rate, (LIBOR) plus a fixed margin of 3.45%, also calculated on the notional $50.0 million amount.
As of October 1, 2006 and January 1, 2006 the fair value of the swaps totaled approximately $(1.7)
million and $(1.1) million and is included in other non-current liabilities and as an adjustment to
the carrying value of the Notes in the accompanying balance sheets. There was no material
ineffectiveness of the Companys interest rate swaps for the period ended October 1, 2006.
The Companys Australian subsidiary is a party to an interest rate swap agreement to fix the
interest rate on the variable rate non-recourse debt to 9.7%. The Company has determined the swap
to be an effective cash flow hedge. Accordingly, the Company records the value of the interest rate
swap in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of applicable income taxes. The total value of
the swap asset as of October 1, 2006 was approximately $1.9 million and is recorded as a component
of other assets within the consolidated financial statements. The total value of the swap liability
as of January 1, 2006 was approximately $0.4 million, and is recorded as a component of other
liabilities in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. There was no material
ineffectiveness of the Companys interest rate swaps for the fiscal years presented. The Company
does not expect to enter into any transactions during the next twelve months which would result in
the reclassification into earnings of losses associated with this swap currently reported in
accumulated other comprehensive loss.
11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company owns the 480-bed Michigan Correctional Facility in Baldwin, Michigan, referred to as
the Michigan Facility. The Company operated the Michigan Facility from 1999 until October 2005
pursuant to a management contract with the Michigan Department of Corrections, or the MDOC.
Separately, the Company leased the Michigan Facility, as lessor, to the State, as lessee, under a
lease with an initial term of 20 years followed by two five-year options. In September 2005, the
Governor of the State of Michigan closed the Michigan Facility and terminated the Companys
management contract with the MDOC. In October 2005, the State of Michigan also sought to terminate
its lease for the Michigan Facility. The Company believes that the State did not have the right to
unilaterally terminate the Michigan Facility lease. As a result, in November 2005, the Company
filed a lawsuit against the State to enforce the Companys rights under the lease. On February 24,
2006, the Ingham County Circuit Court, the trial court with jurisdiction over the case, granted
summary judgment in favor of the State and against the Company and granted the Company leave to
amend the complaint. The Company filed an amended complaint and on September 13, 2006, the trial
court granted summary judgment on the amended complaint in favor of the State and against the
Company. The Company has filed a notice of appeal and is proceeding with the appeal. The Company
reviewed the Michigan Facility for impairment in accordance with FAS 144, Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, and recorded an impairment charge in the fourth
quarter of 2005 for $20.9 million based on an independent appraisal of fair market value.
In 2005, the Companys equity affiliate, SACS, recognized a one time tax benefit of $2.1 million
related to a change in South African Tax law applicable to companies in a qualified Public Private
Partnership (PPP) with the South African Government. The tax law change has the effect that
beginning in 2005 government revenues earned under the PPP are exempt from South African taxation.
The one time tax benefit in part related to deferred tax liabilities that were eliminated during
2005 as a result of the change in the tax law. It is anticipated that the South African legislature
will take up a bill that once promulgated would have the effect of removing the exemption from
taxation. Such new law may be effective as early as the beginning of 2007. The expected law change
would impact the equity in earnings of affiliate beginning in 2007. Additionally, upon enactment of
such law, deferred tax liabilities will have to be established at the applicable tax rate of 29%.
This is estimated to result in a one time tax charge of $2.3 million which may impact equity in
earnings of affiliate during late 2006 or during 2007.
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Legal
In June 2004, the Company received notice of a third-party claim for property damage incurred
during 2002 and 2001 at several detention facilities that the Companys Australian subsidiary
formerly operated pursuant to its discontinued operation. The claim relates to property damage
caused by detainees at the detention facilities. The notice was given by the Australian
governments insurance provider and did not specify the amount of damages being sought. In May
2005, the Company received additional correspondence indicating that the insurance provider still
intends to pursue the claim against the Companys Australian subsidiary. Although the claim is in
the initial stages and the Company is still in the process of fully evaluating its merits, the
Company believes that it has defenses to the allegations underlying the claim and intends to
vigorously defend the Companys rights with respect to this matter. While the insurance provider
has not quantified its damage claim and the outcome of this matter discussed above cannot be
predicted with certainty, based on information known to date, and managements preliminary review
of the claim, the Company believes that, if settled unfavorably, this matter could have a material
adverse effect on the Companys financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. The
Company is uninsured for any damages or costs that it may incur as a result of this claim,
including the expenses of defending the claim. The Company has accrued a reserve related to this
claim based on its estimate of the most probable costs that may be incurred based on the facts and
circumstances known to date, and the advice of its legal counsel.
On May 19, 2006, the Company, along with Corrections Corporation of America, referred to as CCA,
were sued by an individual plaintiff in the Circuit Court of the Second Judicial Circuit for Leon
County, Florida (Case No. 2005CA001884). The complaint alleges that, during the period from 1995 to
2004, the Company and CCA overbilled the State of Florida by an amount of at least $12,700,000 by
submitting to the State false claims for various items relating to (i) repairs, maintenance and
improvements to certain facilities which the Company operates in Florida, (ii) the Companys
staffing patterns in filling vacant security positions at those facilities, and (iii) the Companys
alleged failure to meet the conditions of certain waivers granted to the Company by the State of
Florida from the payment of liquidated damages penalties relating to the Companys staffing
patterns at those facilities. The portion of the complaint relating to the Company arises out of
the Companys operations at the Companys South Bay and Moore Haven, Florida correctional
facilities. The complaint appears to be based largely on the same set of issues raised by a Florida
Inspector Generals Evaluation Report released in late June 2005, referred to as the IG Report,
which alleged that the Company and CCA overbilled the State of Florida by over $12 million.
Subsequently, the Florida Department of Management Services, referred to as the DMS, which is
responsible for administering the Companys correctional contracts with the State of Florida,
conducted a detailed analysis of the allegations raised by the IG Report which included a
comprehensive written response to the IG Report which the Companys had prepared and delivered to
the DMS. In September 2005, the DMS provided a letter to the Company stating that, although its
review had not yet been fully completed, it did not find any indication of any improper conduct by
the Company. On October 17, 2006, DMS provided a letter to the Company stating that its review had
been completed. The Company and DMS then agreed to settle this matter for $0.3 million. This amount
is included in accrued expenses as of October 1, 2006. Although this determination is not
dispositive of the recently initiated litigation, the Company believes it supports the Companys
position that the Company has valid defenses in this matter. The Company will continue to
investigate this matter and intends to defend the Companys rights vigorously. However, given the
amounts claimed by the plaintiff and the fact that the nature of the allegations could cause
adverse publicity to the Company, the Company believes that this matter, if settled unfavorably to
the Company, could have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial condition and results
of operations.
On September 15, 2006, a jury in an inmate wrongful death lawsuit in a Texas state court awarded a
$47.5 million verdict against the Company. Recently, the verdict was entered as a judgment against the
Company in the amount of $51.7 million. The Companys insurance carrier has posted supersedeas
bonds to cover the total amount of its exposure related to this matter. The lawsuit is being
administered under the insurance program established by The Wackenhut Corporation, the Companys
former parent company, in which the Company participated until October 2002. Policies secured by
the Company under that program provide $55 million in aggregate annual coverage. As a result, the
Company believes it is fully insured for all damages, costs and expenses associated with the
lawsuit and as such has not taken any reserves in connection with the matter. The lawsuit stems
from an inmate death which occurred at the Companys former Willacy County State Jail in
Raymondville, Texas, in April 2001, when two inmates at the facility attacked another inmate.
Separate investigations conducted internally by the Company, The Texas Rangers and the Texas Office
of the Inspector General exonerated the Company and its employees of any culpability with respect
to the incident. The Company believes that the verdict is contrary to law and unsubstantiated by
the evidence. The Company plans to vigorously pursue its post-trial remedies to have the verdict
set aside and, if necessary, the Company will pursue all of its rights to appeal and overturn the
judgment.
The nature of the Companys business exposes it to various types of claims or litigation against
the Company, including, but not limited to, civil rights claims relating to conditions of
confinement and/or mistreatment, sexual misconduct claims brought by
14
prisoners or detainees, medical malpractice claims, claims relating to employment matters
(including, but not limited to, employment discrimination claims, union grievances and wage and
hour claims), property loss claims, environmental claims, automobile liability claims,
indemnification claims by our customers and other third parties, contractual claims and claims for
personal injury or other damages resulting from contact with the Companys facilities, programs,
personnel or prisoners, including damages arising from a prisoners escape or from a disturbance or
riot at a facility. Except as otherwise disclosed above, the Company does not expect the outcome of
any pending claims or legal proceedings to have a material adverse effect on its financial
condition, results of operations or cash flows.
12. BUSINESS SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Operating and Reporting Segments
The Company has revised its reporting segments to reflect growth in the business as well as
managements view of its operating segments. The Company operates in three segments encompassing
the development and management of privatized correction and detention facilities located in the
United States, the development and management of international privatized correction and detention
facilities in Australia, South Africa and the United Kingdom and the development and management of
privatized residential treatment facilities. The segment information presented in the prior periods
has been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thirteen Weeks Ended |
|
Thirty-nine Weeks Ended |
|
|
October 1, 2006 |
|
October 2, 2005 |
|
October 1, 2006 |
|
October 2, 2005 |
Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. correction and detention |
|
$ |
153,873 |
|
|
$ |
114,228 |
|
|
$ |
451,354 |
|
|
$ |
342,355 |
|
International correction and detention |
|
|
26,801 |
|
|
|
24,448 |
|
|
|
74,818 |
|
|
|
74,378 |
|
Residential Treatment |
|
|
19,770 |
|
|
|
8,329 |
|
|
|
50,202 |
|
|
|
24,152 |
|
Other |
|
|
18,465 |
|
|
|
143 |
|
|
|
37,104 |
|
|
|
7,141 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
218,909 |
|
|
$ |
147,148 |
|
|
$ |
613,478 |
|
|
$ |
448,026 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. correction and detention |
|
$ |
5,192 |
|
|
$ |
3,009 |
|
|
$ |
15,222 |
|
|
$ |
8,845 |
|
International correction and detention |
|
|
723 |
|
|
|
529 |
|
|
|
2,136 |
|
|
|
1,868 |
|
Residential Treatment |
|
|
165 |
|
|
|
76 |
|
|
|
410 |
|
|
|
214 |
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total depreciation and amortization |
|
$ |
6,080 |
|
|
$ |
3,614 |
|
|
$ |
17,768 |
|
|
$ |
10,927 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. correction and detention |
|
$ |
13,517 |
|
|
$ |
3,344 |
|
|
$ |
36,226 |
|
|
$ |
13,230 |
|
International correction and detention |
|
|
1,666 |
|
|
|
2,325 |
|
|
|
5,024 |
|
|
|
8,019 |
|
Residential Treatment |
|
|
1,594 |
|
|
|
(225 |
) |
|
|
3,932 |
|
|
|
(990 |
) |
Other |
|
|
208 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
222 |
|
|
|
146 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating income |
|
$ |
16,985 |
|
|
$ |
5,444 |
|
|
$ |
45,404 |
|
|
$ |
20,405 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thirteen Weeks Ended |
|
Thirty-nine Weeks Ended |
Pre-Tax Income Reconciliation |
|
October 1, 2006 |
|
October 2, 2005 |
|
October 1, 2006 |
|
October 2, 2005 |
Total operating income from segments |
|
$ |
16,777 |
|
|
$ |
5,444 |
|
|
$ |
45,182 |
|
|
$ |
20,259 |
|
Unallocated amounts: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net interest expense |
|
|
(3,804 |
) |
|
|
(3,104 |
) |
|
|
(14,189 |
) |
|
|
(9,221 |
) |
Write off of deferred financing fees
from extinguishment of debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,233 |
) |
|
|
(1,295 |
) |
|
|
(1,360 |
) |
Other |
|
|
208 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
222 |
|
|
|
146 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before income taxes, equity in
earnings of affiliates, Discontinued
operations and minority interest |
|
$ |
13,181 |
|
|
$ |
1,107 |
|
|
$ |
29,920 |
|
|
$ |
9,824 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. correction and detention segment operating expenses were impacted by reductions in the
Companys reserves for general liability, auto liability, and workers compensation insurance of
$4.0 million and $3.4 million in the third quarters of 2006 and 2005, respectively. Additionally,
2005 U.S. correction and detention segment operating expenses reflect an additional operating
charge on the Jena lease of $4.3 million, representing the remaining obligation on the lease
through the contractual term of January 2010.
The reductions in insurance reserves were the result of revised actuarial projections related to
loss estimates for the initial four years of the Companys insurance program which was established
on October 2, 2002. Prior to October 2, 2002, the insurance coverage was provided through an
insurance program established by TWC, the Companys former parent company. The Company experienced
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significant adverse claims development in general liability and workers compensation in the late
1990s. Beginning in approximately 1999, the Company made significant operational changes and began
to aggressively manage risk in a proactive manner. These changes have resulted in improved claims
experience and loss development. As a result of improving loss trends, the Companys independent
actuary reduced its expected losses for claims arising since October 2, 2002 during the annual
actuarial review process occurring during the third quarter of both 2006 and 2005. The Company has
adjusted its reserve at October 1, 2006 and October 2, 2005 to reflect the actuarys expected loss.
International correction and detention segment operating expenses were impacted by reductions in
the reserves related to the contract with DIMIA, which was discontinued in February 2004. The
Company has exposure to general liability claims under the previous contract for seven years
following the discontinuation of the contract. The Company reduced its reserves for this exposure
$0.5 million and $0.9 million in second quarter 2006 and second quarter 2005, respectively. The
remaining reserve balance at October 1, 2006 is approximately $1.5 million and approximately 4
years remain until the tail period expires.
Sources of Revenue
The Company derives most of its revenue from the management of privatized correctional and
detention facilities. The Company also derives revenue from the management of residential treatment
facilities and from the construction and expansion of new and existing correctional, detention and
residential treatment facilities. All of the Companys revenue is generated from external
customers.
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Thirteen Weeks Ended |
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Thirty-nine Weeks Ended |
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October 1, 2006 |
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October 2, 2005 |
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October 1, 2006 |
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October 2, 2005 |
Revenues: |
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Correctional and detention |
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$ |
180,674 |
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$ |
138,676 |
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$ |
526,172 |
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$ |
416,733 |
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Residential treatment |
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19,770 |
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8,329 |
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|
50,202 |
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24,152 |
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Construction |
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18,465 |
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|
143 |
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37,104 |
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7,141 |
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Total revenues |
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$ |
218,909 |
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$ |
147,148 |
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$ |
613,478 |
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$ |
448,026 |
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Equity in Earnings of Affiliate
Equity in earnings of affiliate includes our joint venture in South Africa, SACS. This entity is
accounted for under the equity method.
A summary of financial data for SACS is as follows (in thousands):
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Thirty-nine Weeks Ended |
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October 1, 2006 |
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October 2, 2005 |
Statement of Operations Data |
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Revenues |
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$ |
25,866 |
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$ |
24,764 |
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Operating income |
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9,956 |
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8,822 |
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Net income |
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2,093 |
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|
255 |
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Balance Sheet Data |
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Current assets |
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9,946 |
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|
9,131 |
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Noncurrent assets |
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54,433 |
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63,581 |
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Current liabilities |
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4,415 |
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3,842 |
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Non current liabilities |
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55,311 |
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70,600 |
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Shareholders equity (deficit) |
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4,653 |
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(1,730 |
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SACS commenced operations in fiscal 2002. Total equity in undistributed income (loss) for SACS
before income taxes, for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 1, 2006 and October 2, 2005 was $2.2
million, and $0.5 million, respectively.
13. BENEFIT PLANS
During the first quarter of fiscal 2004, the Company adopted the interim disclosure provisions of
FAS No. 132 (revised 2003), Employers Disclosure about Pensions and Other Postretirement
Benefits, an Amendment of FAS Statements No. 87, 88 and 106 and a Revision of FAS Statement No.
132. This statement revises employers disclosures about pension plans and other postretirement
benefit plans.
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The following table summarizes the components of net periodic benefit cost for the Company (in
thousands):
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Thirteen Weeks Ended |
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Thirty-nine Weeks Ended |
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October 1, 2006 |
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October 2, 2005 |
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October 1, 2006 |
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October 2, 2005 |
Service cost |
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$ |
133 |
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$ |
109 |
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$ |
398 |
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$ |
327 |
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Interest cost |
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171 |
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|
|
135 |
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479 |
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|
406 |
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Amortization of unrecognized net actuarial loss |
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36 |
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31 |
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108 |
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|
|
92 |
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Amortization of prior service cost |
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|
10 |
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|
|
234 |
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|
|
30 |
|
|
|
702 |
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Net periodic benefit cost |
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$ |
350 |
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|
$ |
509 |
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|
$ |
1,015 |
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|
$ |
1,527 |
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14. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation Number
48 (FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes an interpretation of FASB Statement
No. 109. The interpretation contains a two step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain
tax positions accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 109. The first step is to evaluate the tax
position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates it is more
likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related
appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the
largest amount which is more than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The
interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company is
currently analyzing the impact this interpretation will have on its financial condition, results of
operations, cash flows or disclosures.
In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157
(SFAS No. 157), Fair Value Measurements, which establishes a framework for reporting fair value
and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 becomes effective beginning
with our first quarter 2008 fiscal period. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this
standard will have on its financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, Employers Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension
and Other Postretirement Plans. Effective for our fiscal year ending 2006, the Company will be
required to fully recognize the assets and obligations associated with our defined benefit plans.
Effective for fiscal year ending 2008, the Company will be required to measure a plans assets and
liabilities as of the end of the fiscal year. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this
standard will have on its financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.
In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) AUG AIR-1 Accounting for Planned
Major Maintenance Activities (FSP AUG AIR-1). FSP AUG AIR-1 amends the guidance on the
accounting for planned major maintenance activities; specifically it precludes the use of the
previously acceptable accrue in advance method. FSP AUG AIR-1 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this standard
will have on its financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.
In September 2006, the SEC Office of the Chief Accountant and Divisions of Corporation Finance and
Investment Management released Staff Accounting Bulletin Number 108 (SAB No. 108), Considering
the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial
Statements, which provides interpretive guidance on how the effects of the carryover or reversal
of prior year misstatements should be considered in quantifying a current year misstatement. The
SEC staff believes that registrants should quantify errors using both a balance sheet and an income
statement approach and evaluate whether either approach results in quantifying a misstatement that,
when all relevant quantitative and qualitative factors are considered, is material. This guidance
is effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006. The Company does not expect the
adoption of SAB No. 108 to have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations,
or cash flows.
15. CENTRACORE PROPERTIES TRUST ACQUISITION
On September 20, 2006, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among the
Company and CentraCore Properties Trust (CPT). Under the terms of the definitive agreement
approved by the boards of directors of both the Company and CPT, shareholders of CPT will receive
$32.00 cash per common share or approximately $356.1 million, and the Company will refinance CPTs
debt at closing which is estimated to be $40.0 million. In addition, CPT shareholders will receive
a pro-rated dividend for the quarter in which the merger is effected through the closing date. The
closing of the acquisition is targeted for late 2006 or early 2007 and is subject to shareholder
and regulatory approval. The Company plans to finance the acquisition of CPT through the use of
approximately $13 million in net cash and $405 million in debt to be arranged by BNP Paribas.
16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On October 13, 2006, the Company acquired United Kingdom based Recruitment Solutions International (RSI)
for approximately $2.3 million plus transaction related expenses. RSI is a privately-held provider of transportation services to The Home Office
Nationality and Immigration Directorate.
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THE GEO GROUP, INC.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This report and our earnings press release dated November 9, 2006 contain forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are any
statements that are not based on historical information. Statements other than statements of
historical facts included in this report, including, without limitation, statements regarding our
future financial position, business strategy, budgets, projected costs and plans and objectives of
management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements
generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as may, will,
expect, anticipate, intend, plan, believe, seek, estimate or continue or the
negative of such words or variations of such words and similar expressions. These statements are
not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions,
which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from
what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements and we can give no assurance
that such forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking
statements, or cautionary statements, include, but are not limited to:
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our ability to timely build and/or open facilities as planned, profitably manage such facilities and successfully integrate such
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the instability of foreign exchange rates, exposing us to currency risks in Australia, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, or
other countries in which we may choose to conduct our business; |
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our ability to reactivate the Michigan Correctional Facility; |
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an increase in unreimbursed labor rates; |
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our ability to expand, diversify and grow our correctional and residential treatment services; |
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our ability to win management contracts for which we have submitted proposals and to retain existing management contracts; |
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our ability to raise new project development capital given the often short-term nature of the customers commitment to use newly
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our ability to reactivate our Jena, Louisiana facility, or to sublease or coordinate the sale of the facility; |
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our ability to accurately project the size and growth of the U.S. and international privatized corrections industry; |
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our ability to develop long-term earnings visibility; |
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our ability to obtain future financing at competitive rates; |
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our ability to manage costs and expenses relating to ongoing litigation arising from our operations; |
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our ability to accurately estimate on an annual basis, loss reserves related to general liability, workers compensation and
automobile liability claims;
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other factors contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, including, but not limited to,
those detailed in this annual report on Form 10-K, our Form 10-Qs and our Form 8-Ks filed with the SEC. |
We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking
statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified in their
entirety by the cautionary statements included in this report.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Reference is made to Part II, Item 7 of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
January 1, 2006, filed with the SEC on March 17, 2006, for further discussion and analysis of
information pertaining to our results of operations, liquidity and capital resources.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. As such, we are required to make
certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that we believe are reasonable based upon the
information available. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and
expenses during the reporting period. We routinely evaluate our estimates based on historical
experience and on various other assumptions that management believes are reasonable under the
circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or
conditions. A summary of our significant accounting policies is contained in Note 1 to our
financial statements on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2006.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
We recognize revenue in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin, or SAB, No. 101, Revenue
Recognition in Financial Statements, as amended by SAB No. 104, Revenue Recognition, and related
interpretations. Facility management revenues are recognized as services are provided under
facility management contracts with approved government appropriations based on a net rate per day
per inmate or on a fixed monthly rate.
Project development and design revenues are recognized as earned on a percentage of completion
basis measured by the percentage of costs incurred to date as compared to the estimated total cost
for each contract. This method is used because we consider costs incurred to date to be the best
available measure of progress on these contracts. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted
contracts and changes to cost estimates are made in the period in which we determine that such
losses and changes are probable. Typically, we enter into fixed price contracts and do not perform
additional work unless approved change orders are in place. Costs attributable to unapproved change
orders are expensed in the period in which the costs are incurred if we believe that it is not
probable that the costs will be recovered through a change in the contract price. If we believe
that it is probable that the costs will be recovered through a change in the contract price, costs
related to unapproved change orders are expensed in the period in which they are incurred, and
contract revenue is recognized to the extent of the costs incurred. Revenue in excess of the costs
attributable to unapproved change orders is not recognized until the change order is approved.
Contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and those indirect costs related to
contract performance. Changes in job performance, job conditions, and estimated profitability,
including those arising from contract penalty provisions, and final contract settlements, may
result in revisions to estimated costs and income, and are recognized in the period in which the
revisions are determined.
We extend credit to the governmental agencies we contract with and other parties in the normal
course of business as a result of billing and receiving payment for services thirty to sixty days
in arrears. Further, we regularly review outstanding receivables, and provide estimated losses
through an allowance for doubtful accounts. In evaluating the level of established loss reserves,
we make judgments regarding our customers ability to make required payments, economic events and
other factors. As the financial condition of these parties change, circumstances develop or
additional information becomes available, adjustments to the allowance for doubtful accounts may be
required. We also perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers financial condition and
generally do not require collateral. We maintain reserves for potential credit losses, and such
losses traditionally have been within our expectations.
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RESERVES FOR INSURANCE LOSSES
Claims for which we are insured arising from our U.S. operations that have an occurrence date of
October 1, 2002 or earlier are handled by TWC and are fully insured up to an aggregate limit of
between $25.0 million and $55.0 million, depending on the nature of the claim. With respect to
claims for which we are insured arising after October 1, 2002, we maintain a general liability
policy for all U.S. operations with $52.0 million per occurrence and in the aggregate. On October
1, 2004, we increased our deductible on this general liability policy from $1.0 million to $3.0
million for each claim which occurs after October 1, 2004. We also maintain insurance to cover
property and casualty risks, workers compensation, medical malpractice and automobile liability.
Our Australian subsidiary is required to carry tail insurance through 2011 related to a
discontinued contract. We also carry various types of insurance with respect to our operations in
South Africa and Australia. There can be no assurance that our insurance coverage will be adequate
to cover claims to which we may be exposed.
Since our insurance policies generally have high deductible amounts (including a $3.0 million per
claim deductible under our general liability policy), losses are recorded as reported and a
provision is made to cover losses incurred but not reported. Loss reserves are undiscounted and are
computed based on independent actuarial studies. Our management uses judgments in assessing loss
estimates based on actuarial studies, which include actual claim amounts and loss development
considering historical and industry experience. If actual losses related to insurance claims
significantly differ from our estimates, our financial condition and results of operations could be
materially impacted.
INCOME TAXES
We account for income taxes in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards, or FAS, No. 109,
Accounting for Income Taxes. Under this method, deferred income taxes are determined based on the
estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets
and liabilities given the provisions of enacted tax laws. Deferred income tax provisions and
benefits are based on changes to the assets or liabilities from year to year. Valuation allowances
are recorded related to deferred tax assets based on the more likely than not criteria of FAS No.
109.
In providing for deferred taxes, we consider tax regulations of the jurisdictions in which we
operate, and estimates of future taxable income and available tax planning strategies. If tax
regulations, operating results or the ability to implement tax-planning strategies vary,
adjustments to the carrying value of deferred tax assets and liabilities may be required.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
As of October 1, 2006, we had $275.6 million in long-lived property and equipment held for use.
Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Buildings and
improvements are depreciated over 2 to 40 years. Equipment and furniture and fixtures are
depreciated over 3 to 7 years. Accelerated methods of depreciation are generally used for income
tax purposes. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of
the useful life of the improvement or the term of the lease. We perform ongoing evaluations of the
estimated useful lives of our property and equipment for depreciation purposes. The estimated
useful lives are determined and continually evaluated based on the period over which services are
expected to be rendered by the asset. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.
We review long-lived assets to be held and used for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be fully recoverable in
accordance with FAS No. 144 Accounting for the Impairment of Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.
Determination of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows resulting
from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. Measurement of an impairment loss for
long-lived assets that management expects to hold and use is based on the fair value of the asset.
Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less
costs to sell. Management has reviewed our long-lived assets and determined that there are no
events requiring impairment loss recognition for the period ended October 1, 2006. Events that
would trigger an impairment assessment include deterioration of profits for a business segment that
has long-lived assets, or when other changes occur which might impair recovery of long-lived
assets.
As of October 1, 2006, we also had $1.3 million in assets held for sale. These assets have been
recorded at their net realizable value and depreciation has been discontinued.
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IDLE LEASED FACILITIES
We have entered into ten year non-cancelable operating leases with CentraCore Properties Trust, or
CPT, for eleven facilities with initial terms that expire at various times beginning in April 2008
and extending through 2016. In the event that our facility management contract for any of these
leased facilities is terminated prior to the expiration of the then-current lease term, we would
remain responsible for payments to CPT on the underlying lease. We will account for idle periods
under any such lease in accordance with FAS No. 146 Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or
Disposal Activities. Specifically, we will review our estimate for sublease income and record a
charge for the difference between the net present value of the sublease income and the lease
expense over the remaining term of the lease.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
We own the 480-bed Michigan Correctional Facility in Baldwin, Michigan, referred to as the Michigan
Facility. We operated the Michigan Facility from 1999 until October 2005 pursuant to a management
contract with the Michigan Department of Corrections, or the MDOC. Separately, we leased the
Michigan Facility, as lessor, to the State, as lessee, under a lease with an initial term of 20
years followed by two five-year options. In September 2005, the Governor of the State of Michigan
closed the Michigan Facility and terminated our management contract with the MDOC. In October 2005,
the State of Michigan also sought to terminate our lease for the Michigan Facility. We believes
that the State did not have the right to unilaterally terminate the Michigan Facility lease. As a
result, in November 2005, we filed a lawsuit against the State to enforce our rights under the
lease. On February 24, 2006, the Ingham County Circuit Court, the trial court with jurisdiction
over the case, granted summary judgment in favor of the State and against us and granted us leave
to amend the complaint. We filed an amended complaint and on September 13, 2006, the trial court
granted summary judgment on the amended complaint in favor of the State and against us. We have
filed a notice of appeal and are proceeding with the appeal. We reviewed the Michigan Facility for
impairment in accordance with FAS 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived
Assets, and recorded an impairment charge in the fourth quarter of 2005 for $20.9 million based on
an independent appraisal of fair market value.
In 2005, our equity affiliate, SACS, recognized a one time tax benefit of $2.1 million related to a
change in South African Tax law applicable to companies in a qualified Public Private Partnership
(PPP) with the South African Government. The tax law change has the effect that beginning in 2005
government revenues earned under the PPP are exempt from South African taxation. The one time tax
benefit in part related to deferred tax liabilities that were eliminated during 2005 as a result of
the change in the tax law. It is anticipated that the South African legislature will take up a bill
that once promulgated would have the effect of removing the exemption from taxation. Such new law
may be effective as early as the beginning of 2007. The expected law change would impact the equity
in earnings of affiliate beginning in 2007. Additionally, upon enactment of such law, deferred tax
liabilities will have to be established at the applicable tax rate of 29%. This is estimated to
result in a one time tax charge of $2.3 million which may impact equity in earnings of affiliate
during late 2006 or during 2007.
In June 2004, we received notice of a third-party claim for property damage incurred during 2002
and 2001 at several detention facilities that our Australian subsidiary formerly operated pursuant
to its discontinued operation. The claim relates to property damage caused by detainees at the
detention facilities. The notice was given by the Australian governments insurance provider and
did not specify the amount of damages being sought. In May 2005, we received additional
correspondence indicating that the insurance provider still intends to pursue the claim against our
Australian subsidiary. Although the claim is in the initial stages and we are still in the process
of fully evaluating its merits, we believe that we have defenses to the allegations underlying the
claim and intend to vigorously defend our rights with respect to this matter. While the insurance
provider has not quantified its damage claim and the outcome of this matter discussed above cannot
be predicted with certainty, based on information known to date, and managements preliminary
review of the claim, we believe that, if settled unfavorably, this matter could have a material
adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. We are uninsured
for any damages or costs that it may incur as a result of this claim, including the expenses of
defending the claim. We have accrued a reserve related to this claim based on our estimate of the
most probable costs that may be incurred based on the facts and circumstances known to date, and
the advice of our legal counsel.
On May 19, 2006, we, along with Corrections Corporation of America, referred to as CCA, were sued
by an individual plaintiff in the Circuit Court of the Second Judicial Circuit for Leon County,
Florida (Case No. 2005CA001884). The complaint alleges that, during the period from 1995 to 2004,
we and CCA overbilled the State of Florida by an amount of at least $12,700,000 by submitting to
the State false claims for various items relating to (i) repairs, maintenance and improvements to
certain facilities which we operate in Florida, (ii) our staffing patterns in filling vacant
security positions at those facilities, and (iii) our alleged failure to meet the conditions of
certain waivers granted to us by the State of Florida from the payment of liquidated damages
penalties relating to our
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staffing patterns at those facilities. The portion of the complaint relating to us arises out of
our operations at our South Bay and Moore Haven, Florida correctional facilities. The complaint
appears to be based largely on the same set of issues raised by a Florida Inspector Generals
Evaluation Report released in late June 2005, referred to as the IG Report, which alleged that us
and CCA overbilled the State of Florida by over $12 million.
Subsequently, the Florida Department of Management Services, referred to as the DMS, which is
responsible for administering our correctional contracts with the State of Florida, conducted a
detailed analysis of the allegations raised by the IG Report which included a comprehensive written
response to the IG Report which we had prepared and delivered to the DMS. In September 2005, the
DMS provided a letter to us stating that, although its review had not yet been fully completed, it
did not find any indication of any improper conduct by us. On October 17, 2006, DMS provided a
letter to us stating that its review had been completed. We and DMS then agreed to settle this
matter for $0.3 million. This amount is included in accrued expenses as of October 1, 2006.
Although this determination is not dispositive of the recently initiated litigation, we believe it
supports our position that we have valid defenses in this matter. We will continue to investigate
this matter and intend to defend our rights vigorously. However, given the amounts claimed by the
plaintiff and the fact that the nature of the allegations could cause adverse publicity to us, we
believe that this matter, if settled unfavorably to us, could have a material adverse effect on our
financial condition and results of operations.
On September 15, 2006, a jury in an inmate wrongful death lawsuit in a Texas state court awarded a
$47.5 million verdict against us. Recently, the verdict was entered as a judgment against us in the
amount of $51.7 million. Our insurance carrier has posted supersedeas bonds to cover the total
amount of our exposure related to this matter. The lawsuit is being administered under the
insurance program established by The Wackenhut Corporation, our former parent company, in which we
participated until October 2002. Policies secured by us under that program provide $55 million in
aggregate annual coverage. As a result, we believe we are fully insured for all damages, costs and
expenses associated with the lawsuit and as such have not taken any reserves in connection with the
matter. The lawsuit stems from an inmate death which occurred at our former Willacy County State
Jail in Raymondville, Texas, in April 2001, when two inmates at the facility attacked another
inmate. Separate investigations conducted internally by us, The Texas Rangers and the Texas Office
of the Inspector General exonerated us and our employees of any culpability with respect to the
incident. We believe that the verdict is contrary to law and unsubstantiated by the evidence. We
plan to vigorously pursue our post-trial remedies to have the verdict set aside and, if necessary,
we will pursue all of our rights to appeal and overturn the judgment.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated
financial statements and the notes to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included in
Part I, Item 1, of this report.
As further discussed above, the discussion of our results of operations below excludes the results
of our discontinued operations resulting from the termination of our management contract with
DIMIA, Auckland, and Atlantic Shores Hospital for all periods presented.
Comparison of Thirteen Weeks Ended October 1, 2006 and Thirteen Weeks Ended October 2, 2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
% of Revenue |
|
2005 |
|
% of Revenue |
|
$ Change |
|
% Change |
|
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
Revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Correction and Detention |
|
$ |
153,873 |
|
|
|
70.3 |
% |
|
$ |
114,228 |
|
|
|
77.6 |
% |
|
$ |
39,645 |
|
|
|
34.7 |
% |
International Correction and Detention |
|
|
26,801 |
|
|
|
12.2 |
% |
|
|
24,448 |
|
|
|
16.6 |
% |
|
|
2,353 |
|
|
|
9.6 |
% |
Residential Treatment |
|
|
19,770 |
|
|
|
9.0 |
% |
|
|
8,329 |
|
|
|
5.7 |
% |
|
|
11,441 |
|
|
|
137.4 |
% |
Other |
|
|
18,465 |
|
|
|
8.4 |
% |
|
|
143 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
% |
|
|
18,322 |
|
|
|
12,812.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
218,909 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
147,148 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
71,761 |
|
|
|
48.8 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S.
Correctional and Detention
The increase in revenues for U.S. correctional and detention facilities in the thirteen weeks ended
October 1, 2006 (Third Quarter 2006) compared to the thirteen weeks ended October 2, 2005 (Third
Quarter 2005) is primarily attributable to six items: (i) the acquisition in November 2005 of
Correctional Services Corporation, referred to as CSC, increased revenues by $31.3 million; (ii)
revenues increased approximately $3.2 million in Third Quarter 2006 as a result of the New Castle
Correctional Facility in New Castle, Indiana, which we began managing in January 2006; (iii)
revenues increased approximately $3.8 million in Third Quarter 2006 as a result of improved
contractual terms at the San Diego facility; (iv) revenues decreased approximately $4.5 million in
Third Quarter 2006 as a result of the Michigan Correctional Facility contract termination; (v)
revenues decreased approximately $1.1 million
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due to performance requirements of a certain contract, which is currently being reviewed with the
client; and (vi) U.S. revenues also increased due to contr of contracts.
The number of compensated resident days in U.S. correction and detention facilities increased to
3.4 million in Third Quarter 2006 from 2.6 million in Third Quarter 2005 due
to the additional
capacity of the acquired CSC facilities of 0.6 million. We look at the average occupancy in our
facilities to determine how we are managing our available beds. The average occupancy is calculated
by taking compensated mandays as a percentage of capacity. The average occupancy in our U.S.
correction and detention facilities was 97.7% of capacity in Third Quarter 2006 compared to 98.1%
in Third Quarter 2005, excluding our vacant Michigan and Jena facilities.
International
Correctional and Detention
The increase in revenues for international correctional and detention facilities in the Third
Quarter 2006 compared to the Third Quarter 2005 was mainly due to the June 2006 commencement of the
Campsfield House contract in the United Kingdom which increased revenues approximately $2.5
million. Australian revenues remained consistent during Third Quarter 2006 and Third Quarter 2005
while South African revenues decreased approximately $0.3 million. Fluctuations in foreign currency
exchange rates were minimal during the period.
The number of compensated resident days in international correctional and detention facilities
remained consistent at 0.5 million during Third Quarter 2006 and Third Quarter 2005. We look at the
average occupancy in our facilities to determine how we are managing our available beds. The
average occupancy is calculated by taking compensated mandays as a percentage of capacity. The
average occupancy in our international correctional and detention facilities was 98.5% of capacity
in Third Quarter 2006 compared to 100.7% in Third Quarter 2005.
Residential
Treatment
The increase in revenues for residential treatment in the Third Quarter 2006 compared to the Third
Quarter 2005 is prereatment Center in Miami, Florida, which commenced in January 2006, the Palm Beach County Jail in
Palm Beach County, Florida, which commenced in May 2006, the Fort Bayard Medical Center in Fort
Bayard, New Mexico, which commenced in January 2006, and the Florida Civil Commitment Center in
Arcadia, Florida, which commenced in July 2006.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
% of Revenue |
|
2005 |
|
% of Revenue |
|
$ Change |
|
% Change |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Correction and Detention |
|
$ |
121,092 |
|
|
|
55.3 |
% |
|
$ |
96,134 |
|
|
|
65.3 |
% |
|
$ |
24,958 |
|
|
|
26.0 |
% |
International Correction and Detention |
|
|
24,411 |
|
|
|
11.2 |
% |
|
|
21,618 |
|
|
|
14.7 |
% |
|
|
2,793 |
|
|
|
12.9 |
% |
Residential Treatment |
|
|
18,012 |
|
|
|
8.2 |
% |
|
|
8,476 |
|
|
|
5.8 |
% |
|
|
9,536 |
|
|
|
112.5 |
% |
Other |
|
|
18,256 |
|
|
|
8.3 |
% |
|
|
143 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
% |
|
|
18,113 |
|
|
|
12,666.4 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
181,771 |
|
|
|
83.0 |
% |
|
$ |
126,371 |
|
|
|
85.9 |
% |
|
$ |
55,400 |
|
|
|
43.8 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Correctional and Detention
Operating expenses consist of those expenses incurred in the operation and management of our
correctional, detention and mental health facilities. The increase in operating expense primarily
reflects the acquisition of CSC in November 2005, the New Castle Correctional Facility, opened in
January 2006, as well as general increases in labor costs and utilities. Operating expense as a
percentage of revenues decreased slightly in Third Quarter 2006 compared to Third Quarter 2005 due
to higher margins at certain facilities as well as the overall increase in revenue during the Third
Quarter 2006.
Third Quarter 2006 operating expenses were favorably impacted by a $4.0 million reduction in our
reserves for general liability, auto liability, and workers compensation insurance. This favorable
reduction was largely offset by higher than anticipated employee health insurance costs of
approximately $1.0 million and increases to our legal reserve of $2.9 million.
The $4.0 million reduction in insurance reserves related to general liability, auto and workers
compensation was the result of revised actuarial projections related to loss estimates for the
initial four years of our insurance program which was established on October 2, 2002. Prior to
October 2, 2002, our insurance coverage was provided through an insurance program established by
TWC, our former parent company. We experienced significant adverse claims development in general
liability and workers compensation in the late 1990s. Beginning in approximately 1999, we made
significant operational changes and began to aggressively manage our risk in a proactive manner.
These changes have resulted in improved claims experience and loss development, which we are
realizing in our
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actuarial projections. As a result of improving loss trends, our independent actuary reduced its
expected losses for claims arising since October 2, 2002. We have adjusted our reserve at October
1, 2006 and October 2, 2005 to reflect the actuarys expected loss.
Third Quarter 2005 operating expense reflect an additional operating charge on the Jena lease of
$4.3 million, representing the remaining obligation on the lease through the contractual term of
January 2010. Third Quarter 2005 operating expenses were also effected by higher than anticipated
employee health insurance costs of approximately $1.7 million as well as transition expenses of
approximately $0.8 million associated with our Queens New York Facility. Third Quarter 2005
operating expenses were favorably impacted by a $3.4 million reduction in our reserves for general
liability, auto liability, and workers compensation insurance.
International Correctional and Detention
Operating expenses for international correctional and detention facilities increased in the Third
Quarter 2006 compared to the Third Quarter 2005 largely as a result of the June 2006 commencement
of the Campsfield House contract in the United Kingdom. Australian operating expenses decreased
slightly during Third Quarter 2006 due to a Third Quarter 2005 insurance reserve adjustment which
increased expenses during that period by approximately $0.4 million. South African operating
expenses remained consistent overall for the Third Quarter 2006 and the Third Quarter 2005.
Residential Treatment
Operating expenses for residential treatment increased approximately $9.5 million during Third
Quarter 2006 from Third Quarter 2005 primarily due to the new contracts discussed above.
Other Revenue and Operating Expense
Other primarily consists of revenues and related operating expenses associated with our
construction businesses. There was an increase in revenue in our construction business of
approximately $17.4 million in Third Quarter 2006 as compared to Third Quarter 2005. The
construction revenue is primarily related to our expansion of the Moore Haven Facility, which we
currently manage, and the new construction of the Graceville Facility, which we will manage upon
completion expected in the third quarter of 2007. Furthermore, operating expenses relating to the
construction of both the Graceville Facility and Moore Haven Facility were approximately $14.1 and
$3.4 million, respectively. Offsetting this increase was the completion of the expansion of South
Bay at the end of the third quarter of 2005, which represented $0.1 million of construction revenue
during the thirteen week period ending October 2, 2005.
Other Unallocated Operating Expenses
General and Administrative Expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
% of Revenue |
|
2005 |
|
% of Revenue |
|
$ Change |
|
% Change |
|
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
General & Administrative Expenses |
|
$ |
14,073 |
|
|
|
6.4 |
% |
|
$ |
11,719 |
|
|
|
8.0 |
% |
|
$ |
2,354 |
|
|
|
20.1 |
% |
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of corporate management salaries and
benefits, professional fees and other administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses
increased by $2.4 million in Third Quarter 2006 compared to Third Quarter 2005, however decreased
slightly as a percentage of revenues due to the overall increase in revenue during Third Quarter
2006. The increase in general and administrative costs is mainly due to increases in direct labor
costs and related taxes of approximately $1.3 million as a result of increased administrative staff
and higher estimated annual bonus payments under the Companys incentive compensation plans due to
an increase in earnings. Amortization of deferred compensation and expense related to stock options
increased general and administrative expense $0.4 million. Administrative costs and professional
fees including legal and audit related expenses increased approximately $0.5 million.
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Non Operating Expenses
Interest Income and Interest Expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
% of Revenue |
|
2005 |
|
% of Revenue |
|
$ Change |
|
% Change |
|
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
Interest Income |
|
$ |
2,783 |
|
|
|
1.3 |
% |
|
$ |
2,196 |
|
|
|
1.5 |
% |
|
$ |
587 |
|
|
|
26.7 |
% |
Interest Expense |
|
$ |
6,587 |
|
|
|
3.0 |
% |
|
$ |
5,300 |
|
|
|
3.6 |
% |
|
$ |
1,287 |
|
|
|
24.3 |
% |
The increase in interest income is primarily due to higher average invested cash balances. Interest
income for 2006 and 2005 reflects income from interest rate swap agreements entered into September
2003 for our U.S. operations, which increased interest income. The interest rate swap agreements in
the aggregate notional amounts of $50.0 million are hedges against the change in the fair value of
a designated portion of our outstanding senior unsecured 8 1/4% notes, referred to as the Notes,
due to changes in the underlying interest rates. The interest rate swap agreements have payment and
expiration dates and call provisions that coincide with the terms of the Notes.
The increase in interest expense is primarily attributable to the increase in our debt as a result
of the CSC acquisition, as well as the increase in LIBOR.
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
% of Pre-tax |
|
2005 |
|
% of Pre-tax |
|
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
Income Taxes |
|
$ |
4,854 |
|
|
|
36.8 |
% |
|
$ |
551 |
|
|
|
49.8 |
% |
The income tax expense is based on an estimated annual effective tax rate for Third Quarter 2006 of
approximately 38% and was comparable to 37% in Third Quarter 2005. Additionally, during Third
Quarter 2006 the filing of various income tax returns for 2005 resulted in the identification of
additional US tax credits and tax benefits related to a step up in tax basis for an asset in
Australia that were previously not benefited. For the Third Quarter 2005, certain write-offs
resulted in lower book income which amplified the impact of non-deductible items.
Comparison of Thirty-nine Weeks Ended October 1, 2006 and Thirty-nine Weeks Ended October 2, 2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
% of Revenue |
|
2005 |
|
% of Revenue |
|
$ Change |
|
% Change |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Correction and Detention |
|
$ |
451,354 |
|
|
|
73.6 |
% |
|
$ |
342,355 |
|
|
|
76.4 |
% |
|
$ |
108,999 |
|
|
|
31.8 |
% |
International Correction and Detention |
|
|
74,818 |
|
|
|
12.2 |
% |
|
|
74,378 |
|
|
|
16.6 |
% |
|
|
440 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
% |
Residential Treatment |
|
|
50,202 |
|
|
|
8.2 |
% |
|
|
24,152 |
|
|
|
5.4 |
% |
|
|
26,050 |
|
|
|
107.9 |
% |
Other |
|
|
37,104 |
|
|
|
6.0 |
% |
|
|
7,141 |
|
|
|
1.6 |
% |
|
|
29,963 |
|
|
|
419.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
613,478 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
448,026 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
165,452 |
|
|
|
36.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S.
Correctional and Detention
The increase in revenues for U.S. correctional and detention facilities in the Thirty-nine weeks
ended October 1, 2006 (Nine Months 2006) compared to the Thirty-nine weeks ended October 2, 2005
(Nine Months 2005) is primarily attributable to six items: (i) the acquisition in November 2005
of Correctional Services Corporation, referred to as CSC, increased revenues by $88.2 million; (ii)
revenues increased approximately $8.9 million in Nine Months 2006 as a result of the New Castle
Correctional Facility in New Castle, Indiana, which we began managing in January 2006; (iii)
revenues increased approximately $10.1 million in Nine Months 2006 as a result of improved
contractual terms at the San Diego facility; (iv) revenues decreased approximately $13.8 million in
Nine Months 2006 as a result of the Michigan Correctional Facility contract termination; (v)
revenues decreased approximately $1.1 million due to performance
requirements of a certain contract, which are currently being reviewed with the client; and (vi) U.S. revenues also increased
due to contractual adjustments for inflation, and improved terms negotiated into a number of
contracts.
The number of compensated resident days in U.S. correctional and detention facilities increased to
9.9 million in Nine Months 2006 from 7.9 million in Nine Months 2005 due to the additional capacity
of the acquired CSC facilities of 1.7 million. We look at the average occupancy in our facilities
to determine how we are managing our available beds. The average occupancy is calculated by
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taking compensated mandays as a percentage of capacity. The average occupancy in our U.S.
correction and detention facilities was 97.0% of capacity in Nine Months 2006 compared to 99.0% in
Nine Months 2005, excluding our vacant Michigan and Jena facilities.
International Correction and Detention
Revenues for international corrections and detention facilities remained consistent in Nine Months
2006 compared to Nine Months 2005. Revenues increased by $3.3 million as a result of the June 2006
commencement of the Campsfield House contract in the United Kingdom. However, this increase was
offset by the weakening of the Australian dollar and South African Rand, which resulted in a
decrease of $1.7 million and $0.5 million, respectively, while lower occupancy rates in Australia
and South Africa accounted for a decrease in $0.0 million and $0.7 million, respectively for 2006.
The number of compensated resident days in international correction and detention facilities
remained consistent at 1.5 million during Nine Months 2006 and Nine Months 2005. We look at the
average occupancy in our facilities to determine how we are managing our available beds. The
average occupancy is calculated by taking compensated mandays as a percentage of capacity. The
average occupancy in our international correction and detention facilities was 97.9% of capacity in
Nine Months 2006 compared to 100.6% in Nine Months 2005.
Residential Treatment
The increase in revenues for residential treatment in the Nine Months 2006 compared to the Nine
Months 2005 is primarily attributable to three new contracts, the South Florida Evaluation &
Treatment Center in Miami, Florida, which commenced in January 2006, the Palm Beach County Jail in
Palm Beach County, Florida, which commenced in May 2006, the Fort Bayard Medical Center in Fort
Bayard, New Mexico, which commenced in January 2006, and the Florida Civil Commitment Center in
Arcadia, Florida, which commenced in July 2006.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
% of Revenue |
|
2005 |
|
% of Revenue |
|
$ Change |
|
% Change |
|
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
Operating Expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Correction and Detention |
|
$ |
357,532 |
|
|
|
58.3 |
% |
|
$ |
284,485 |
|
|
|
63.5 |
% |
|
$ |
73,047 |
|
|
|
25.7 |
% |
International Correction and Detention |
|
|
67,658 |
|
|
|
11.0 |
% |
|
|
64,494 |
|
|
|
14.4 |
% |
|
|
3,164 |
|
|
|
4.9 |
% |
Residential Treatment |
|
|
45,861 |
|
|
|
7.5 |
% |
|
|
24,927 |
|
|
|
5.6 |
% |
|
|
20,934 |
|
|
|
84.0 |
% |
Other |
|
|
36,881 |
|
|
|
6.0 |
% |
|
|
6,995 |
|
|
|
1.6 |
% |
|
|
29,886 |
|
|
|
427.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
507,932 |
|
|
|
82.8 |
% |
|
$ |
380,901 |
|
|
|
85.1 |
% |
|
$ |
127,031 |
|
|
|
33.4 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Correction and Detention
Operating expenses consist of those expenses incurred in the operation and management of our
correctional, detention and mental health facilities. The increase in operating expenses primarily
reflects the acquisition of CSC, the New Castle Correctional Facility, opened in January 2006, as
well as general increases in labor costs and utilities. Operating expenses as a percentage of
revenues decreased slightly in Nine Months 2006 compared to Nine Months 2005 due to higher
occupancy and higher margins in certain facilities as well as the overall increase in revenue
during Nine Months 2006.
Nine Months 2006 operating expenses were favorably impacted by a $4.0 million reduction in our
reserves for general liability, auto liability, and workers compensation insurance. This favorable
reduction was largely offset by higher than anticipated employee health insurance costs of
approximately $1.6 million and increases to our legal reserve of $2.9 million.
The $4.0 million reduction in insurance reserves related to general liability, auto and workers
compensation was the result of revised actuarial projections related to loss estimates for the
initial four years of our insurance program which was established on October 2, 2002. Prior to
October 2, 2002, our insurance coverage was provided through an insurance program established by
TWC, our former parent company. We experienced significant adverse claims development in general
liability and workers compensation in the late 1990s. Beginning in approximately 1999, we made
significant operational changes and began to aggressively manage our risk in a proactive manner.
These changes have resulted in improved claims experience and loss development, which we are
realizing in our actuarial projections. As a result of improving loss trends, our independent
actuary reduced its expected losses for claims arising since October 2, 2002. We have adjusted our
reserve at October 1, 2006 and October 2, 2005 to reflect the actuarys expected loss.
Nine Months 2005 operating expense reflect an additional operating charge on the Jena lease of $4.3
million, representing the remaining obligation on the lease through the contractual term of January
2010. Nine Months 2005 operating expenses were also effected by higher than anticipated employee
health insurance costs of approximately $1.7 million as well as transition expenses of
approximately $0.8 million associated with our Queens New York Facility. Nine Months 2005 operating
expenses were favorably impacted by a $3.4 million reduction in our reserves for general liability,
auto liability, and workers compensation insurance.
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International Correction and Detention
Operating expenses for international correction and detention facilities increased in Nine Months
2006 compared to Nine Months 2005 largely as a result of the June 2006 commencement of the
Campsfield House contract in the United Kingdom. Australian operating expenses decreased slightly
during Nine Months 2006 due to a Nine Months 2005 insurance reserve adjustment which increased
expenses during that period by approximately $0.4 million. South African operating expenses
remained consistent overall for Nine Months 2006 and Nine Months 2005.
International correction and detention segment operating expenses were impacted by reductions in
the reserves related to the contract with DIMIA discontinued in February 2004. The company has
exposure to general liability claims under the previous contract for seven years following the
discontinuation of the contract. The Company reduced its reserves for this exposure $0.5 million
and $0.9 million in the second quarter 2006 and second quarter 2005, respectively. The remaining
reserve balance at October 1, 2006 is approximately $1.5 million and approximately 4 years remain
until the tail period expires
Residential Treatment
Operating expenses for residential treatment increased approximately $20.9 million during Nine
Months 2006 from Nine Months 2005 primarily due to the activation of the new contracts discussed
above.
Other Revenue and Operating Expense
Other primarily consists of revenues and related operating expenses associated with our
construction businesses. There was an increase in revenue in our construction business of
approximately $28.1 million in Nine Months 2006 as compared to Nine Months 2005. The construction
revenue is related to our expansion of the Moore Haven Facility, which we currently manage, and the
new construction of the Graceville Facility, which we will manage upon completion in the third
quarter of 2007. Furthermore, operating expenses relating to the construction of both the
Graceville Facility and Moore Haven Facility were approximately $27.3 and $7.3 million,
respectively. Offsetting this increase was the completion of the expansion of South Bay at the end
of the third quarter of 2005, which represented $6.9 million of construction revenue during the
thirty-nine week period ending October 2, 2005.
Other Unallocated Operating Expenses
General and Administrative Expenses
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General & Administrative Expenses |
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42,374 |
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35,793 |
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General and administrative expenses consist primarily of corporate management salaries and
benefits, professional fees and other administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses
increased by $6.6 million in Nine Months 2006 compared to Nine Months 2005, however decreased
slightly as a percentage of revenues due to the overall increase in revenue during Nine Months
2006. The increase in general and administrative costs is mainly due to increases in direct labor
costs and related taxes of approximately $4.4 million as a result of increased headcount of
administrative staff and higher estimated annual bonus payments under the Companys incentive
compensation plans due to an increase in earnings. Amortization of deferred compensation and
expense related to stock options increased general and administrative expense $0.9 million.
Administrative costs as well as general increases in travel expense increased approximately $1.3
million.
Non Operating Expenses
Interest Income and Interest Expense
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The increase in interest income is primarily due to higher average invested cash balances. Interest
income for 2006 and 2005 reflects income from interest rate swap agreements entered into September
2003 for our U.S. operations, which increased interest income. The interest rate swap agreements in
the aggregate notional amounts of $50.0 million are hedges against the change in the fair value of
a designated portion of our outstanding senior unsecured 8 1/4% notes, referred to as the Notes,
due to changes in the underlying
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interest rates. The interest rate swap agreements have payment and expiration dates and call
provisions that coincide with the terms of the Notes.
The increase in interest expense is primarily attributable to the increase in our debt as a result
of the CSC acquisition, as well as the increase in LIBOR.
Provision for Income Taxes
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The income tax expense is based on an estimated effective annual tax rate for Nine Months 2006 of
approximately 38% and was comparable to 39% in Nine Months 2005. Additionally, during Nine Months
2006 the Company received certain state income tax refunds and the filing of various income tax
returns for 2005 resulted in the identification of additional US tax credits and tax benefits
related to a step up in tax basis for an asset in Australia that were previously not benefited.
During Nine Months 2005 the Company recognized an additional tax benefit of $1.7 million related to
the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Current cash requirements consist of amounts needed for working capital, debt service, capital
expenditures, supply purchases and investments in joint ventures. Our primary source of liquidity
to meet these requirements is cash flow from operations and borrowings under the $100.0 million
revolving portion of our Senior Credit Facility. As of October 1, 2006, we had $54.3 million
available for borrowing under the revolving portion of the Senior Credit Facility.
We incurred substantial indebtedness in connection with the acquisition of CSC on November 4, 2005
and the share purchase in 2003.
As of October 1, 2006, we had $150.4 million of consolidated debt outstanding, excluding $141.9
million of non-recourse debt. As of October 1, 2006, we also had outstanding seven letters of
guarantee totaling approximately $5.6 million under separate international credit facilities. Our
significant debt service obligations could, under certain circumstances, have material
consequences. See Risk Factors Risks Related to Our High Level of Indebtedness in our Form
10-K for the year ended January 1, 2006 filed on March 17, 2006. However, our management believes
that cash on hand, cash flows from operations and borrowings available under our Senior Credit
Facility will be adequate to support currently planned business expansion and various obligations
incurred in the operation of our business, both on a near and long-term basis.
In the future, our access to capital and ability to compete for future capital-intensive projects
will be dependent upon, among other things, our ability to meet certain financial covenants in the
indenture governing the Notes and in our Senior Credit Facility. A substantial decline in our
financial performance could limit our access to capital and have a material adverse affect on our
liquidity and capital resources and, as a result, on our financial condition and results of
operations.
Our business requires us to make various capital expenditures from time to time, including
expenditures related to the development of new correctional, detention and/or mental health
facilities. In addition, some of our management contracts require us to make substantial initial
expenditures of cash in connection with opening or renovating a facility. Generally, these initial
expenditures are subsequently fully or partially recoverable as pass-through costs or are billable
as a component of the per diem rates or monthly fixed fees to the contracting agency over the
original term of the contract. However, we cannot assure you that any of these expenditures will,
if made, be recovered. Based on current estimates of our capital needs, we anticipate that our
capital expenditures will be in the range of $38 million to $42 million during the next 12 months,
including approximately $30 million for the expansion of our Val Verde facility. We plan to fund
these capital expenditures from cash from operations and/or borrowings under the Senior Credit
Facility. In addition, we plan to finance the acquisition of CentraCore Properties Trust (CPT)
through the use of approximately $13 million in net cash and $405 million in debt to be arranged by
BNP Paribas. If we complete the acquisition of CPT, we will have significant indebtedness, which could have a material impact
on our future liquidity.
We have entered into individual executive retirement agreements with our CEO and Chairman,
President and Vice Chairman, and Chief Financial Officer. These agreements provide each executive
with a lump sum payment upon retirement. Under the agreements, each executive may retire at any
time after reaching the age of 55. Each of the executives reached the eligible retirement age of 55
in 2005. None of the executives has indicated their intent to retire as of this time. However,
under the retirement agreements, retirement may be taken at any time at the individual executives
discretion. In the event that all three executives were to retire in the same year, we believe we
will have funds available to pay the retirement obligations from various sources, including cash on
hand, operating cash flows or borrowings under our revolving credit facility. Based on our current capitalization, we do
not believe that making these payments in any one period, whether in separate installments or in
the aggregate, would materially adversely impact our liquidity.
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The Senior Credit Facility
On September 14, 2005, we amended and restated our Senior Credit Facility, to consist of a $75
million, six-year term-loan bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.00%, and a $100 million, five-year
revolving credit facility bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.00%. We used the borrowings under the
Senior Credit Facility to fund general corporate purposes and to finance the acquisition of CSC for
approximately $62 million plus transaction-related costs. The acquisition of CSC closed in the
fourth quarter of 2005. On June 13, 2006, we used approximately $74.6 million of the proceeds of
the equity offering (see Note 2 Equity Offering) to repay all outstanding debt under our term loan
portion of our senior secured credit facility. We wrote-off approximately $1.3 million in deferred
financing fees related to this extinguishment of debt. As of October 1, 2006, we had no borrowings
outstanding under the term loan portion of the Senior Credit Facility, no amounts outstanding under
the revolving portion of the Senior Credit Facility, and $45.7 million outstanding in letters of
credit under the revolving portion of the Senior Credit Facility. The letters of credit are related
to our insurance policies, due to the fact that they have high deductible amounts, guarantees
related to the financing, construction and operation of our facility in South Africa, which are
discussed below, as well as for other business purposes. As of October 1, 2006 we had $54.3 million
available for borrowings under the revolving portion of the Senior Credit Facility.
Senior 8 1/4% Notes
To facilitate the completion of the purchase of the 12 million shares from Group 4 Falck, our
former majority shareholder, we issued $150.0 million aggregate principal amount, ten-year, 8 1/4%
senior unsecured notes, which we refer to as the Notes. The Notes are general, unsecured, senior
obligations of ours. Interest is payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 at 8 1/4%. The
Notes are governed by the terms of an Indenture, dated July 9, 2003, between us and the Bank of New
York, as trustee, referred to as the Indenture.
Non-Recourse Debt
South Texas Detention Complex:
In February 2004, CSC was awarded a contract by ICE to develop and operate a 1,020 bed detention
complex in Frio County Texas. STLDC was created and issued $49.5 million in taxable revenue bonds
to finance the construction of the detention center. Additionally, CSC provided a $5.0 million
subordinated note to STLDC for initial development. We determined that we are the primary
beneficiary of STLDC and consolidate the entity as a result. STLDC is the owner of the complex and
entered into a development agreement with CSC to oversee the development of the complex. In
addition, STLDC entered into an operating agreement providing CSC the sole and exclusive right to
operate and manage the complex. The operating agreement and bond indenture require the revenue from
CSCs contract with ICE be used to fund the periodic debt service requirements as they become due.
The net revenues, if any, after various expenses such as trustee fees, property taxes and insurance
premiums are distributed to CSC to cover CSCs operating expenses and management fee. CSC is
responsible for the entire operations of the facility including all operating expenses and is
required to pay all operating expenses whether or not there are sufficient revenues. STLDC has no
liabilities resulting from its ownership. The bonds have a ten year term and are non-recourse to
CSC and STLDC. The bonds are fully insured and the sole source of payment for the bonds is the
operating revenues of the center.
Included in non-current restricted cash equivalents and investments is $8.1 million as of October
1, 2006 as funds held in trust with respect to the STLDC for debt service and other reserves.
Northwest Detention Center
On June 30, 2003 CSC arranged financing for the construction of the Northwest Detention Center in
Tacoma, Washington, referred to as the Northwest Detention Center, which CSC completed and opened
for operation in April 2004. In connection with this financing, CSC of Tacoma LLC, a wholly owned
subsidiary of CSC, issued a $57 million note payable to the Washington Economic Development Finance
Authority, referred to as WEDFA, an instrumentality of the State of Washington, which issued
revenue bonds and subsequently loaned the proceeds of the bond issuance to CSC of Tacoma LLC for
the purposes of constructing the Northwest Detention Center. The bonds are non-recourse to CSC and
the loan from WEDFA to CSC of Tacoma, LLC is non-recourse to CSC.
The proceeds of the loan were disbursed into escrow accounts held in trust to be used to pay the
issuance costs for the revenue bonds, to construct the Northwest Detention Center and to establish
debt service and other reserves.
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Included in non-current restricted cash equivalents and investments is $2.6 million as of October
1, 2006 as funds held in trust with respect to the Northwest Detention Center for debt service and
other reserves.
Australia
In connection with the financing and management of one Australian facility, our wholly owned
Australian subsidiary financed the facilitys development and subsequent expansion in 2003 with
long-term debt obligations, which are non-recourse to us. We have consolidated the subsidiarys
direct finance lease receivable from the state government and related non-recourse debt each
totaling approximately $37.7 million and $40.3 million as of October 1, 2006 and January 1, 2006,
respectively. As a condition of the loan, we are required to maintain a restricted cash balance of
AUD 5.0 million, which, at October 1, 2006, was approximately $3.7 million. The term of the
non-recourse debt is through 2017 and it bears interest at a variable rate quoted by certain
Australian banks plus 140 basis points. Any obligations or liabilities of the subsidiary are
matched by a similar or corresponding commitment from the government of the State of Victoria.
Guarantees
In connection with the creation of South African Custodial Services Ltd., referred to as SACS, we
entered into certain guarantees related to the financing, construction and operation of the prison.
We guaranteed certain obligations of SACS under its debt agreements up to a maximum amount of 60.0
million South African Rand, or approximately $7.8 million, to SACS senior lenders through the
issuance of letters of credit. Additionally, SACS is required to fund a restricted account for the
payment of certain costs in the event of contract termination. We have guaranteed the payment of
50% of amounts which may be payable by SACS into the restricted account and provided a standby
letter of credit of 6.5 million South African Rand, or approximately $0.8 million, as security for
our guarantee. Our obligations under this guarantee expire upon the release from SACS of its
obligations in respect of the restricted account under its debt agreements. No amounts have been
drawn against these letters of credit, which are included in our outstanding letters of credit
under the revolving loan portion of our Senior Credit Facility.
We have agreed to provide a loan, if necessary, of up to 20.0 million South African Rand, or
approximately $2.6 million, referred to as the Standby Facility, to SACS for the purpose of
financing the obligations under the contract between SACS and the South African government. No
amounts have been funded under the Standby Facility, and we do not currently anticipate that such
funding will be required by SACS in the future. Our obligations under the Standby Facility expire
upon the earlier of full funding or release from SACS of its obligations under its debt agreements.
The lenders ability to draw on the Standby Facility is limited to certain circumstances, including
termination of the contract.
We have also guaranteed certain obligations of SACS to the security trustee for SACS lenders. We
have secured our guarantee to the security trustee by ceding our rights to claims against SACS in
respect of any loans or other finance agreements, and by pledging our shares in SACS. Our liability
under the guarantee is limited to the cession and pledge of shares. The guarantee expires upon
expiration of the cession and pledge agreements.
In connection with a design, build, finance and maintenance contract for a facility in Canada, we
guaranteed certain potential tax obligations of a not-for-profit entity. The potential estimated
exposure of these obligations is CAN$2.5 million, or approximately $2.2 million commencing in 2017.
We have a liability of $0.6 million related to this exposure as of October 1, 2006 and January 1,
2006. To secure this guarantee, we purchased Canadian dollar denominated securities with maturities
matched to the estimated tax obligations in 2017 to 2021. We have recorded an asset and a liability
equal to the current fair market value of those securities on our balance sheet. We do not
currently operate or manage this facility.
At October 1, 2006, we also had outstanding seven letters of guarantee totaling approximately $5.6
million under separate international facilities. We do not have any off balance sheet arrangements.
Derivatives
Effective September 18, 2003, we entered into interest rate swap agreements in the aggregate
notional amount of $50.0 million. We have designated the swaps as hedges against changes in the
fair value of a designated portion of the Notes due to changes in underlying interest rates.
Changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps are recorded in earnings along with related
designated changes in the value of the Notes. The agreements, which have payment and expiration
dates and call provisions that coincide with the terms of the Notes, effectively convert $50.0
million of the Notes into variable rate obligations. Under the agreements, we receive a fixed
interest rate payment from the financial counterparties to the agreements equal to 8.25% per year
calculated on the notional $50.0 million amount, while we make a variable interest rate payment to
the same counterparties equal to the six-month LIBOR plus a fixed margin of 3.45%, also calculated
on the notional $50.0 million amount. As of October 1, 2006 and January 1, 2006, the fair value of
the swaps totaled approximately $(1.7) million and $(1.1) million, respectively, and is included in
other non-current assets
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and other non-current liabilities in the accompanying balance sheets. There was no material
ineffectiveness of our interest rate swaps for the period ended October 1, 2006.
Our Australian subsidiary is a party to an interest rate swap agreement to fix the interest rate on
the variable rate non-recourse debt to 9.7%. We have determined the swap to be an effective cash
flow hedge. Accordingly, we record the value of the interest rate swap in accumulated other
comprehensive income, net of applicable income taxes. The total value of the swap asset as of
October 1, 2006 was approximately $1.9 million and is recorded as a component of other assets
within the consolidated financial statements. The total value of the swap liability as of January
1, 2006 was approximately $0.4 million, and is recorded as a component of other liabilities in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements. There was no material ineffectiveness of the
interest rate swaps for the fiscal years presented. We do not expect to enter into any transactions
during the next twelve months which will result in the reclassification into earnings of gains or
losses associated with this swap that are currently reported in accumulated other comprehensive
loss.
Cash Flows
Cash and cash equivalents as of October 1, 2006 were $100.2 million, an increase of $43.1 million
from January 1, 2006.
Cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations amounted to $30.7 million in the
Nine Months 2006 versus cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations of $10.3
million in the Nine Months 2005. Cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations in
Nine Months 2006 was positively impacted by an increase in accounts payable and accrued payroll and
a decrease in other current assets. Cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations
in Nine Months 2006 was negatively impacted by an increase in accounts receivable and deferred
revenue. Cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations in Nine Months 2005 was
positively impacted by an increase in other assets and other liabilities. Cash provided by
operating activities of continuing operations in Nine Months 2005 was negatively impacted by an
increase in accounts receivable and other current assets and a decrease in accounts payable and
accrued expenses.
Cash used in investing activities amounted to $13.2 million in the Nine Months 2006 compared to
cash used in investing activities of $30.8 million in the Nine Months 2005. Cash used in investing
activities in the Nine Months 2006 primarily reflects capital expenditures of $26.5 million and a
decrease in restricted cash. Cash used in investing activities in the Nine Months 2005 primarily
reflect sales of short term investments of $39.0 million and purchases of short term investments of
$29.0 million. Capital expenditures for the Nine Months 2005 amounted to $10.2 million.
Cash provided by financing activities in the Nine Months 2006 amounted to $25.4 million compared to
cash provided by financing activities of $24.4 million in the Nine Months 2005. Cash provided by
financing activities in the Nine Months 2006 reflects proceeds received from an equity offering of
$99.9 million and proceeds received from the exercise of stock options of $3.8 million. Cash
provided by financing activities in the Nine Months 2006 related to payments on long-term debt of
$76.1 million. Cash provided by financing activities in the Nine Months 2005 reflect payments on
long-term debt of $52.7 million and proceeds received from the exercise of stock options of $2.2
million.
Outlook
The following discussion of our future performance contains statements that are not historical
statements and, therefore, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Our forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied in
the forward-looking statement. Please refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form
10-K, the Forward-Looking Statements Safe Harbor, as well as the other disclosures contained
in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, for further discussion on forward-looking statements and the
risks and other factors that could prevent us from achieving our goals and cause the assumptions
underlying the forward-looking statements and the actual results to differ materially from those
expressed in or implied by those forward-looking statements.
Revenue
Domestically, we continue to be encouraged by the number of opportunities that have recently
developed in the privatized corrections and detention industry. The need for additional bed space
at the federal, state and local levels has been as strong as it has been at any time during recent
years, and we currently expect that trend to continue for the foreseeable future. Overcrowding at
corrections facilities in various states and increased demand for bed space at federal prisons and
detention facilities primarily resulting from government initiatives to improve immigration
security are two of the factors that have contributed to the greater number of opportunities for
privatization. We plan to actively bid on any new projects that fit our target profile for
profitability and operational risk. Although we are pleased with the overall industry outlook,
positive trends in the industry may be offset by several factors,
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including budgetary constraints, unanticipated contract terminations and contract non-renewals. In
Michigan, the State recently cancelled our Michigan Facility management contract based upon the
Governors veto of funding for the project. Although we do not expect this termination to represent
a trend, any future unexpected terminations of our existing management contracts could have a
material adverse impact on our revenues. Additionally, several of our management contracts are up
for renewal and/or re-bid in 2006. Although we have historically had a relatively high contract
renewal rate, there can be no assurance that we will be able to renew our management contracts
scheduled to expire in 2006 on favorable terms, or at all. Further, it is not possible to
accurately predict the continued high level of interest in, or willingness of the federal
government to fund, increased security at our countrys borders.
Internationally, in the United Kingdom, we recently won our first contract since re-establishing
operations. We believe that additional opportunities will become available in that market and plan
to actively bid on any opportunities that fit our target profile for profitability and operational
risk. In South Africa, we continue to promote government procurements for the private development
and operation of one or more correctional facilities in the near future. We expect to bid on any
suitable opportunities.
With respect to our mental health/residential treatment services business conducted through our
wholly-owned subsidiary, GEO Care, Inc., we are currently pursuing a number of business development
opportunities. In addition, we continue to expend resources on informing state and local
governments about the benefits of privatization and we anticipate that there will be new
opportunities in the future as those efforts begin to yield results. We believe we are well
positioned to capitalize on any suitable opportunities that become available in this area.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses consist of those expenses incurred in the operation and management of our
correctional, detention and mental health facilities. In 2005, operating expenses totaled
approximately 88.1% of our consolidated revenues. Our operating expenses as a percentage of revenue
in 2006 will be impacted by several factors. We could experience continued savings under our
general liability, auto liability and workers compensation insurance program, although the amount
of these potential savings cannot be predicted. These savings, which totaled $4.0 million and $3.4
million in fiscal years 2006 and 2005, respectively, and are now reflected in our current actuarial
projections are a result of improved claims experience and loss development as compared to our
results under our historical loss projections. This potential reduction in operating expenses may
be offset by increased start-up expenses relating to a number of new projects which we are
developing, including our new Graceville prison and Moore Haven expansion project in Florida, our
proposed Clayton facility in New Mexico, and our Florence West expansion project in Arizona.
Overall, excluding start-up expenses, we anticipate that operating expenses as a percentage of our
revenue will remain relatively flat, consistent with our historical performance.
Our operating expenses will be impacted by the acquisition of CentraCore Properties Trust (CPT).
On September 20, 2006, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with CPT. Upon completion of
the acquisition of CPT our operating expenses will be reduced as we will no longer have lease
payments related to the facilities we currently lease from CPT. However we plan to finance the
acquisition of CPT through the use of cash and $405 million in debt. The increase in debt will
result in additional interest expense. Additionally since we will own the facilities we will incur
additional depreciation expense.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of corporate management salaries and
benefits, professional fees and other administrative expenses. We have recently incurred increasing
general and administrative costs including increased costs associated with increases in business
development costs, professional fees and travel costs, primarily relating to our mental
health/residential treatment services business. We expect this trend to continue as we pursue
additional business development opportunities in all of our business lines and build the corporate
infrastructure necessary to support our mental health/residential treatment services business. We
also plan to continue expending resources on the evaluation of potential acquisition targets.
Recent Accounting Developments
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation Number 48
(FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes an interpretation of FASB Statement No.
109. The interpretation contains a two step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax
positions accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 109. The first step is to evaluate the tax
position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates it is more
likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related
appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the
largest amount which is more than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The
interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. We are currently
analyzing the impact this interpretation will have on our financial condition, results of
operations, cash flows or disclosures.
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In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 (SFAS
No. 157), Fair Value Measurements, which establishes a framework for reporting fair value and
expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 becomes effective beginning with
our first quarter 2008 fiscal period. We are currently evaluating the impact this standard will
have on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, Employers Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension
and Other Postretirement Plans. Effective for our fiscal year ending 2006, we will be required to
fully recognize the assets and obligations associated with our defined benefit plans. Effective for
fiscal year ending 2008, we will be required to measure a plans assets and liabilities as of the
end of the fiscal year. We are currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on our
financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.
In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) AUG AIR-1 Accounting for Planned
Major Maintenance Activities (FSP AUG AIR-1). FSP AUG AIR-1 amends the guidance on the
accounting for planned major maintenance activities; specifically it precludes the use of the
previously acceptable accrue in advance method. FSP AUG AIR-1 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2006. We are currently evaluating the impact this standard will have
on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.
In September 2006, the SEC Office of the Chief Accountant and Divisions of Corporation Finance and
Investment Management released Staff Accounting Bulletin Number 108 (SAB No. 108), Considering
the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial
Statements, which provides interpretive guidance on how the effects of the carryover or reversal
of prior year misstatements should be considered in quantifying a current year misstatement. The
SEC staff believes that registrants should quantify errors using both a balance sheet and an income
statement approach and evaluate whether either approach results in quantifying a misstatement that,
when all relevant quantitative and qualitative factors are considered, is material. This guidance
is effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006. We do not expect the adoption of SAB
No. 108 to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to market risks related to changes in interest rates with respect to our Senior
Credit Facility. Payments under the Senior Credit Facility are indexed to a variable interest rate.
As of October 1, 2006, there were no amounts outstanding, as we used approximately $74.6 million of
the proceeds of the equity offering to repay all outstanding debt under our term loan portion of
our senior secured credit facility.
Effective September 18, 2003, we entered into interest rate swap agreements in the aggregate
notional amount of $50.0 million. We have designated the swaps as hedges against changes in the
fair value of a designated portion of the Notes due to changes in underlying interest rates.
Changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps are recorded in earnings along with related
designated changes in the value of the Notes. The agreements, which have payment and expiration
dates and call provisions that coincide with the terms of the Notes, effectively convert $50.0
million of the Notes into variable rate obligations. Under the agreements, we receive a fixed
interest rate payment from the financial counterparties to the agreements equal to 8.25% per year
calculated on the notional $50.0 million amount, while we make a variable interest rate payment to
the same counterparties equal to the six-month LIBOR plus a fixed margin of 3.45%, also calculated
on the notional $50.0 million amount. Additionally, for every one percent increase in the interest
rate applicable to the $50.0 million swap agreements on the Notes described above, our total annual
interest expense will increase by $0.5 million.
We have entered into certain interest rate swap arrangements for hedging purposes, fixing the
interest rate on our Australian non-recourse debt to 9.7%. The difference between the floating rate
and the swap rate on these instruments is recognized in interest expense within the respective
entity. Because the interest rates with respect to these instruments are fixed, a hypothetical 100
basis point change in the current interest rate would not have a material impact on our financial
condition or results of operations.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
We are also exposed to market risks, related to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates
between the U.S. dollar and the Australian dollar and the South African rand and the U.K. pound
currency exchange rates. Based upon our foreign currency exchange
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rate exposure at October 1, 2006, every 10 percent change in historical currency rates would have
approximately a $6.9 million effect on our financial position and approximately a $0.8 million
impact on our results of operations over the next fiscal year.
Additionally, we invest our cash in a variety of short-term financial instruments to provide a
return. These instruments generally consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities
at the date of purchase of three months or less. While these instruments are subject to interest
rate risk, a hypothetical 100 basis point increase or decrease in market interest rates would not
have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial
Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is
defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
referred to as the Exchange Act), as of the end of the period covered by this report. On the basis
of this review, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial
Officer, has concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure
controls and procedures were effective to give reasonable assurance that the information required
to be disclosed in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, under
the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified
in the rules and forms of the SEC, and to ensure that the information required to be disclosed in
the reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our
management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, in a manner that
allows timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
It should be noted that the effectiveness of our system of disclosure controls and procedures is
subject to certain limitations inherent in any system of disclosure controls and procedures,
including the exercise of judgment in designing, implementing and evaluating the controls and
procedures, the assumptions used in identifying the likelihood of future events, and the inability
to eliminate misconduct completely. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that our disclosure
controls and procedures will detect all errors or fraud. As a result, by its nature, our system of
disclosure controls and procedures can provide only reasonable assurance regarding managements
control objectives.
(b) Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.
Our management is responsible to report any changes in our 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 period to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to
materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Management believes that there
have not been any changes in our 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 period to which this report
relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal
control over financial reporting.
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THE GEO GROUP, INC.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In June 2004, the Company received notice of a third-party claim for property damage incurred
during 2002 and 2001 at several detention facilities that the Companys Australian subsidiary
formerly operated pursuant to its discontinued operation. The claim relates to property damage
caused by detainees at the detention facilities. The notice was given by the Australian
governments insurance provider and did not specify the amount of damages being sought. In May
2005, the Company received additional correspondence indicating that the insurance provider still
intends to pursue the claim against the Companys Australian subsidiary. Although the claim is in
the initial stages and the Company is still in the process of fully evaluating its merits, the
Company believes that it has defenses to the allegations underlying the claim and intends to
vigorously defend the Companys rights with respect to this matter. While the insurance provider
has not quantified its damage claim and the outcome of this matter discussed above cannot be
predicted with certainty, based on information known to date, and managements preliminary review
of the claim, the Company believes that, if settled unfavorably, this matter could have a material
adverse effect on the Companys financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. The
Company is uninsured for any damages or costs that it may incur as a result of this claim,
including the expenses of defending the claim. The Company has accrued a reserve related to this
claim based on its estimate of the most probable costs that may be incurred based on the facts and
circumstances known to date, and the advice of its legal counsel.
On May 19, 2006, the Company, along with Corrections Corporation of America, referred to as CCA,
were sued by an individual plaintiff in the Circuit Court of the Second Judicial Circuit for Leon
County, Florida (Case No. 2005CA001884). The complaint alleges that, during the period from 1995 to
2004, the Company and CCA overbilled the State of Florida by an amount of at least $12,700,000 by
submitting to the State false claims for various items relating to (i) repairs, maintenance and
improvements to certain facilities which the Company operates in Florida, (ii) the Companys
staffing patterns in filling vacant security positions at those facilities, and (iii) the Companys
alleged failure to meet the conditions of certain waivers granted to the Company by the State of
Florida from the payment of liquidated damages penalties relating to the Companys staffing
patterns at those facilities. The portion of the complaint relating to the Company arises out of
the Companys operations at the Companys South Bay and Moore Haven, Florida correctional
facilities. The complaint appears to be based largely on the same set of issues raised by a Florida
Inspector Generals Evaluation Report released in late June 2005, referred to as the IG Report,
which alleged that the Company and CCA overbilled the State of Florida by over $12 million.
Subsequently, the Florida Department of Management Services, referred to as the DMS, which is
responsible for administering the Companys correctional contracts with the State of Florida,
conducted a detailed analysis of the allegations raised by the IG Report which included a
comprehensive written response to the IG Report which the Companys had prepared and delivered to
the DMS. In September 2005, the DMS provided a letter to the Company stating that, although its
review had not yet been fully completed, it did not find any indication of any improper conduct by
the Company. On October 17, 2006, DMS provided a letter to the Company stating that its review had
been completed. The Company and DMS then agreed to settle this matter for $0.3 million. This amount
is included in accrued expenses as of October 1, 2006. Although this determination is not
dispositive of the recently initiated litigation, the Company believes it supports the Companys
position that the Company has valid defenses in this matter. The Company will continue to
investigate this matter and intends to defend the Companys rights vigorously. However, given the
amounts claimed by the plaintiff and the fact that the nature of the allegations could cause
adverse publicity to the Company, the Company believes that this matter, if settled unfavorably to
the Company, could have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial condition and results
of operations.
On September 15, 2006, a jury in an inmate wrongful death lawsuit in a Texas state court awarded a
$47.5 million verdict against the Company. Recently, the verdict was entered as a judgment against the
Company in the amount of $51.7 million. The Companys insurance carrier has posted supersedeas
bonds to cover the total amount of its exposure related to this matter. The lawsuit is being
administered under the insurance program established by The Wackenhut Corporation, the Companys
former parent company, in which the Company participated until October 2002. Policies secured by
the Company under that program provide $55 million in aggregate annual coverage. As a result, the
Company believes it is fully insured for all damages, costs and expenses associated with the
lawsuit and as such has not taken any reserves in connection with the matter. The lawsuit stems
from an inmate death which occurred at the Companys former Willacy County State Jail in
Raymondville, Texas, in April 2001, when two inmates at the facility attacked another inmate.
Separate investigations conducted internally by the Company, The Texas Rangers and the Texas Office
of the Inspector General exonerated the Company and its employees of any culpability with respect
to the incident. The Company believes
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that the verdict is contrary to law and unsubstantiated by the evidence. The Company plans to
vigorously pursue its post-trial remedies to have the verdict set aside and, if necessary, the
Company will pursue all of its rights to appeal and overturn the judgment.
The nature of the Companys business exposes it to various types of claims or litigation against
the Company, including, but not limited to, civil rights claims relating to conditions of
confinement and/or mistreatment, sexual misconduct claims brought by prisoners or detainees,
medical malpractice claims, claims relating to employment matters (including, but not limited to,
employment discrimination claims, union grievances and wage and hour claims), property loss claims,
environmental claims, automobile liability claims, indemnification claims by our customers and
other third parties, contractual claims and claims for personal injury or other damages resulting
from contact with the Companys facilities, programs, personnel or prisoners, including damages
arising from a prisoners escape or from a disturbance or riot at a facility. Except as otherwise
disclosed above, the Company does not expect the outcome of any pending claims or legal proceedings
to have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There were no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Form 10-K, for the
year ended January 1, 2006, filed on March 17, 2006.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Not applicable.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
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SECTION 302 CEO Certification. |
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SECTION 302 CFO Certification. |
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SECTION 906 CFO Certification. |
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Reports on Form 8-K The Company filed a Form 8-K, Items 2 and 9,
on August 19, 2006. The Company filed a Form 8-K, Items 1, 8 and 9,
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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.
THE GEO GROUP, INC.
Date: November 9, 2006
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/s/ John G. ORourke
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John G. ORourke |
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Senior Vice President -- Finance and Chief
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