FORM 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

 

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

For the quarterly period ended June 29, 2007

Commission File Number: 0-27248

Learning Tree International, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   95-3133814
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1805 Library Street, Reston, VA   20190
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

703-709-9119

(Registrant’s 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 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    ¨  Yes    x  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  ¨                    Accelerated filer  x                    Non-accelerated filer  ¨

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

The number of shares of common stock, $.0001 par value, outstanding as of September 19, 2007 was 16,508,308.

 



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LEARNING TREE INTERNATIONAL, INC.

FORM 10-Q – June 29, 2007

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  PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

Item 1.

  Financial Statements (unaudited)   
 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 29, 2007 (unaudited) and September 29, 2006 (unaudited)

   2
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended June 29, 2007 (unaudited) and June 30, 2006 (unaudited)

   3
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended June 29, 2007 (unaudited) and June 30, 2006 (unaudited)

   4
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements    5

Item 2.

  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    10

Item 3.

  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    21

Item 4.

  Controls and Procedures    21
  PART II – OTHER INFORMATION   

Item 1.

  Legal Proceedings    23

Item 1A.

  Risk Factors    23

Item 2.

  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    23

Item 3.

  Defaults Upon Senior Securities    23

Item 4.

  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    23

Item 5.

  Other Information    23

Item 6.

  Exhibits    23

SIGNATURES

   24

EXHIBIT INDEX

   25

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

LEARNING TREE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

Unaudited

(in thousands, except share data)

 

     June 29,
2007
    September 29,
2006
 

ASSETS

    

Current Assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 51,934     $ 44,401  

Available for sale securities

     31,575       27,800  

Trade accounts receivable, net

     18,103       16,116  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     10,423       10,155  

Income tax receivable

     —         243  
                

Total Current Assets

     112,035       98,715  

Depreciable assets

     71,173       72,584  

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (47,664 )     (47,885 )
                
     23,509       24,699  

Restricted long-term interest-bearing investments

     11,450       10,884  

Other assets

     2,726       2,902  
                

Total Assets

   $ 149,720     $ 137,200  
                

LIABILITIES

    

Current Liabilities:

    

Current portion deferred facilities rent and other

   $ 827     $ 740  

Trade accounts payable

     11,764       12,671  

Other accrued liabilities

     7,284       6,104  

Income taxes payable

     3,286       2,812  

Deferred revenues

     49,648       47,678  
                

Total Current Liabilities

     72,809       70,005  

Deferred facilities rent and other

     5,680       5,905  

Deferred income taxes

     195       182  

Asset retirement obligations

     3,240       4,174  
                

Total Liabilities

     81,924       80,266  

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

    

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Common stock, $.0001 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; 16,495,808 issued and outstanding at June 29, 2007 and September 29, 2006, respectively

     2       2  

Additional paid in capital

     1,596       1,042  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     2,576       1,424  

Retained earnings

     63,622       54,466  
                

Total Stockholders’ Equity

     67,796       56,934  
                

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 149,720     $ 137,200  
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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LEARNING TREE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Unaudited

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

     Three months ended     Nine months ended  
     June 29,
2007
    June 30,
2006
    June 29,
2007
    June 30,
2006
 
           (restated)
(see Note 2)
          (restated)
(see Note 2)
 

REVENUES

   $ 42,663     $ 41,218     $ 123,007     $ 115,306  

COST OF REVENUES

     18,297       20,294       53,885       57,483  
                                

GROSS PROFIT

     24,366       20,924       69,122       57,823  

OPERATING EXPENSES:

        

Course development

     2,345       2,854       6,125       7,588  

Sales and marketing

     9,440       11,515       28,723       32,240  

General and administrative

     7,539       6,918       22,092       20,020  
                                
     19,324       21,287       56,940       59,848  
                                

INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS

     5,042       (363 )     12,182       (2,025 )

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

        

Interest income, net

     1,062       880       2,935       2,470  

Other income (expense)

     (18 )     16       139       17  

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

     (64 )     102       (11 )     13  
                                

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET

     980       998       3,063       2,500  
                                

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     6,022       635       15,245       475  

INCOME TAX PROVISION

     2,319       157       6,089       59  
                                

NET INCOME

   $ 3,703     $ 478     $ 9,156     $ 416  
                                

EARNINGS PER SHARE

        

Basic

   $ 0.22     $ 0.03     $ 0.56     $ 0.03  
                                

Diluted

   $ 0.22     $ 0.03     $ 0.56     $ 0.03  
                                

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING

        

Basic

     16,496       16,518       16,496       16,611  
                                

Diluted

     16,496       16,518       16,496       16,613  
                                

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:

        

NET INCOME

   $ 3,703     $ 478     $ 9,156     $ 416  

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENTS, NET

     688       743       1,152       (42 )
                                

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

   $ 4,391     $ 1,221     $ 10,308     $ 374  
                                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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LEARNING TREE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Unaudited

(in thousands)

 

     Nine months ended  
     June 29,
2007
    June 30,
2006
 
           (restated)
(see Note 2)
 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

   $ 13,156     $ 4,642  
                

Purchases of available for sale securities

     (4,275 )     (10,150 )

Sales of available for sale securities

     500       1,055  

Purchases of long-lived equipment and other

     (3,179 )     (7,209 )
                

CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     (6,954 )     (16,304 )
                

Payments to acquire common stock

     —         (1,936 )
                

CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     —         (1,936 )
                

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     1,331       (95 )
                

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     7,533       (13,693 )
                

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     44,401       56,736  
                

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

   $ 51,934     $ 43,043  
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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LEARNING TREE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Unaudited

(in thousands, except per share data)

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Learning Tree International, Inc. and our subsidiaries have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and, therefore, omit or condense certain note disclosures and other information required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements, although we believe that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. These financial statements should therefore be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended September 29, 2006 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

We use the 52/53-week fiscal year method to better align our external financial reporting with the way we operate our business. Under this method, each fiscal quarter ends on the Friday closest to the end of the calendar quarter.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are only of a normal recurring nature, considered necessary to present fairly our financial position as of June 29, 2007 and our results of operations for the three months and nine months ended June 29, 2007 and June 30, 2006, and our cash flows for the nine months ended June 29, 2007 and June 30, 2006. The results of operations for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006 and the cash flows for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 have been restated. See note below. Certain prior period amounts may have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

NOTE 2 – RESTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 29, 2006, we restated our previously issued consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended September 30, 2005, for each of the quarterly periods in fiscal year 2005 and for our first three quarters of fiscal year 2006. The restatements are discussed in detail in that Form 10-K. The restatement for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2006 included restatements for: (i) the correction of the accounting for lease termination costs under SFAS No. 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities; (ii) impairment of leasehold improvements related to our lease termination costs under SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets; (iii) the correction of the depreciable lives of the leasehold improvements acquired at the inception of the lease for our United Kingdom education facility in accordance with SFAS No. 13, Accounting for Leases; and (iv) income taxes under SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes.

 

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LEARNING TREE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-continued

Unaudited

(in thousands, except per share data)

A summary of the aggregate effects of these restatements on our consolidated statements of operations is shown below:

 

     Three months ended     Nine months ended  
     June 30,
2006
As Reported
    Change     June 30,
2006
As Restated
    June 30,
2006
As Reported
    Change    

June 30,
2006

As Restated

 

Cost of revenues

   $ 20,321     $ (27 )   $ 20,294     $ 57,546     $ (63 )   $ 57,483  

Gross Profit

     20,897       27       20,924       57,759       64       57,823  

General and administrative expenses

     6,823       95       6,918       19,090       930       20,020  

Loss from operations

     (295 )     (68 )     (363 )     (1,159 )     (866 )     (2,025 )

Income before income taxes

     703       (68 )     635       1,342       (867 )     475  

Income tax provision

     97       60       157       390       (331 )     59  

Net income

   $ 606     $ (128 )   $ 478     $ 952     $ (536 )   $ 416  

Earnings per share, basic and diluted

   $ 0.04     $ (0.01 )   $ 0.03     $ 0.06     $ (0.03 )   $ 0.03  
     Nine months ended                    
     June 30,
2006
As Reported
    Change     June 30,
2006
As Restated
                   

Cash flows from operating activities

   $ 5,386       (744 )   $ 4,642        

Cash flows used in investing activities

   $ (18,248 )     1,944     $ (16,304 )      

NOTE 3 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Stock-based compensation expense related to employee stock options of $181 and $553 was included in cost of revenues and operating expenses consistent with the respective employee salary costs during the three and nine months ended June 29, 2007, respectively. This compares to stock-based compensation expense of $260 and $804 for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2006, respectively.

 

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LEARNING TREE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-continued

Unaudited

(in thousands, except per share data)

NOTE 4 – ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS

We account for asset retirement obligation (“ARO”) liabilities in accordance with SFAS No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations (“FAS 143”). We also considered the guidance in FASB Interpretation No. 47, Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations. The following table presents the activity for the ARO liabilities, which are primarily related to the restoration of classroom facilities in our Learning Tree Education Centers:

 

     Nine months ended
June 29, 2007
    Year ended
September 29, 2006
 

ARO balance, beginning of period

   $ 4,174     $ 3,670  

Liabilities incurred

     632       151  

Accretion expense

     226       256  

Liabilities satisfied

     (1,969 )     (143 )

Foreign currency translation

     177       240  
                

ARO balance, end of period

   $ 3,240     $ 4,174  
                

NOTE 5 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Purchases of Common Stock

We did not purchase any shares of common stock during the three or nine months ended June 29, 2007. During the quarter ended June 30, 2006 we repurchased 105,600 shares of common stock on the open market at a total cost of $1,204. We repurchased 166,527 shares during the nine months ended June 30, 2006 at a cost of $1,936. Upon purchase of our common stock, we retire the shares. We may make additional purchases through open-market transactions, but have no commitments to do so.

NOTE 6 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share is computed similarly to basic earnings per share except that the weighted average shares outstanding are increased to include common stock equivalents when their effect is dilutive.

 

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LEARNING TREE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-continued

Unaudited

(in thousands, except per share data)

For the three and nine months ended June 29, 2007, approximately 724 and 734 stock options were excluded from the computation of earnings per share. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2006, approximately 1,229 and 1,221 stock options were excluded from the computation of earnings per share. These options were excluded as their exercise price was higher than our average stock price. The computations for basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:

 

     Three months ended    Nine months ended
     June 29,
2007
   June 30,
2006
   June 29,
2007
   June 30,
2006
          (restated)         (restated)

Numerator:

           

Net income

   $ 3,703    $ 478    $ 9,156    $ 416

Denominator:

           

Weighted average shares outstanding

           

Basic

     16,496      16,518      16,496      16,611

Effect of dilutive securities

     —        —        —        2
                           

Diluted

     16,496      16,518      16,496      16,613
                           

Earnings per share basic and diluted

   $ 0.22    $ 0.03    $ 0.56    $ 0.03

NOTE 7 – INCOME TAXES

The income tax provision used in our first nine months of fiscal year 2007 reflects a 39.9% effective annual tax rate which approximates our expected effective tax rate for the remainder of fiscal year 2007, taking into consideration all projected permanent differences. The income tax provision used for the nine months of fiscal year 2006, as restated, reflects a 12.4% effective tax rate.

We have established valuation allowances for portions of the deferred tax assets of the U.S. entities and one entity in a foreign jurisdiction. The valuation allowances were determined in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 109, which requires an assessment of a wide range of both positive and negative evidence when determining whether it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets are recoverable. We established the valuation allowances based on our assessment of historical financial performance as well as projected future financial performance. We intend to maintain these valuation allowances until sufficient positive evidence exists to support a reversal. Profits or losses incurred in the U.S. and in our foreign jurisdictions will affect the ongoing amount of the valuation allowances.

We will continue to evaluate whether the valuation allowances are necessary. If we meet our financial projections and improve the results of our operations in the U.S. and the foreign jurisdiction, it is possible that we may release all, or a portion, of the valuation allowances. Any such release would result in recording a tax benefit that would increase net income in the period the allowances are released.

NOTE 8 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Contingencies

From time to time, we are involved in litigation incidental to the conduct of our business. As of June 29, 2007, we are not a party to any lawsuit or proceeding that, in the opinion of management, is likely to have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-continued

Unaudited

(in thousands, except per share data)

NOTE 9 – SEGMENT REPORTING

Our worldwide operations involve the design and delivery of instructor-led classroom training courses and related services to multinational companies and government entities. The training and education we offer is presented in an identical manner in every country in which we operate. Our instructors present our courses in a virtually identical fashion worldwide, regardless of whether presented in leased classroom space or external facilities, the content of the class being taught or the location or method of distribution. We did not have sales to any single customer that amounted to 10% or more of our revenues in the first nine months or third quarters of fiscal years 2007 or 2006.

We conduct and manage our business globally and have six operating segments that operate in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Sweden and Japan.

Summarized financial information by country for our third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2007 and 2006, is as follows:

 

     Three Months     Nine Months  
     June 29, 2007     June 30, 2006     June 29, 2007     June 30, 2006  

Revenues:

        

United States

   $ 26,304     $ 27,180     $ 73,203     $ 75,902  

Canada

     3,623       3,622       12,406       11,399  

United Kingdom

     11,388       10,365       33,147       29,810  

France

     4,772       5,149       14,505       13,889  

Sweden

     2,701       2,207       8,212       6,620  

Japan

     583       521       1,948       1,967  
                                

Subtotal

     49,371       49,044       143,421       139,587  

Intercompany & Eliminations

     (6,708 )     (7,826 )     (20,414 )     (24,281 )
                                

Total

   $ 42,663     $ 41,218     $ 123,007     $ 115,306  
                                

Gross profit:

        

United States

   $ 13,367     $ 11,331     $ 33,936     $ 29,113  

Canada

     2,254       2,202       7,914       7,082  

United Kingdom

     6,268       5,288       18,301       14,869  

France

     2,633       2,439       7,885       6,960  

Sweden

     1,661       1,268       4,904       3,778  

Japan

     368       341       1,286       1,306  
                                

Subtotal

     26,551       22,869       74,226       63,108  

Intercompany & Eliminations

     (2,185 )     (1,945 )     (5,104 )     (5,285 )
                                

Total

   $ 24,366     $ 20,924     $ 69,122     $ 57,823  
                                

 

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis is provided to increase the understanding of, and should be read in conjunction with, our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our consolidated financial statements and notes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 29, 2006 (our “2006 10-K”). We use the terms “we,” “our,” and “us” to refer to Learning Tree International, Inc. and our subsidiaries.

DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Except for historical statements, the matters addressed in the discussion which follows are forward-looking statements. Words such as “expect,” “plan,” “believe,” “anticipate,” and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Please do not put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, since they are based on our current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections. Although we believe that our assumptions are reasonable, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and inevitably some will prove to be incorrect. As a result, actual future results may differ materially from those expressed or projected in the discussion that follows. We are not undertaking any obligation to update forward-looking statements.

RESTATEMENTS

As more fully described in Note 2 of the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, in our 2006 10-K we restated certain of our previously issued consolidated financial statements, including those for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2006. The restatement for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2006 primarily relates to the accounting for lease termination costs, the impairment of leasehold improvements related to our lease termination costs, balance sheet adjustments related to leases and accounting for income taxes. The following discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition are based upon such restated financial data.

The impact of these restatements for the three months ended June 30, 2006 was to reduce net income from $0.6 million to $0.5 million and to reduce earnings per share from $0.04 to $0.03. The impact for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 was to reduce net income from $1.0 million to $0.4 million and to reduce the earnings per share from $0.06 to $0.03.

OVERVIEW

We are a leading worldwide vendor-independent provider of training to managers and information technology (“IT”) professionals working in business and government organizations. Since our founding in 1974, we have set the highest standards of excellence in educating and training managers and IT professionals from government and commercial customers around the world.

As of June 29, 2007, our course library consisted of 113 IT course titles and 46 management course titles.

We use a well-defined systematic approach to develop and update the Learning Tree course library so as to provide training that is immediately relevant to course participants working in a broad range of applications and industries. Our proprietary course development process also allows us to customize our courses for delivery at our customers’ sites.

 

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We design our own vendor-independent IT courses to provide participants an unbiased perspective regarding software and hardware products and the ability to compare and integrate multiple platforms and technologies from various vendors. Royalties paid to course developers are recorded in course development expense. All of our courses are highly interactive, and incorporate extensive hands-on exercises or case study workshops. Our management courses, while addressing core concepts and theories, focus heavily on providing skills, tools, and technologies that participants can apply immediately upon returning to their jobs. In fiscal year 2006, we re-wrote and re-released 13 management course titles to incorporate our new proprietary RealityPlus™ instructional methodology. Our RealityPlus™ courses utilize extensive “real-world” simulations to teach practical management techniques. This innovative, multi-media methodology provides an environment in which RealityPlus™ course participants learn entirely by doing. Throughout the courses, they gain extensive experience applying new management skills in life-like challenging situations, within the confines of the classroom and under the guidance of an expert instructor. As a result, RealityPlus™ course participants achieve greater mastery of effective management techniques as well as the confidence needed to apply them, and thus return to their jobs both ready and willing to immediately apply their expanded skills in their workplace.

Based on their sophistication and quality, all our courses are recommended for one to two semester hours of college credit by the American Council on Education. We are a trusted continuing professional education (CPE) provider of the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. In addition, we are on the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy National Registry of CPE sponsors and are a Registered Education Provider of the Project Management Institute (PMI).

After assessing market need, most of our courses are translated into French, Swedish and Japanese. We offer our proprietary courses through local operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Sweden and Japan, and typically generate approximately half of our revenues internationally. Each operating subsidiary is staffed by local personnel responsible for the sale and delivery of Learning Tree courses in that country.

Our instructors are not full time employees; rather, they are practicing professionals who apply the same IT and management skills they teach in our classrooms as independent consultants or full-time employees elsewhere when they are not teaching. On average, each expert instructor teaches about 11 courses per year on an “as needed” basis. This enables us to structure our business so the majority of course delivery costs are variable. However, the expenses associated with the 15 worldwide education centers we maintain for the presentation of our courses are largely fixed. In addition to the delivery of our courses in our state-of-the-art education centers, our infrastructure and logistical capabilities allow us to coordinate, plan and deliver our courses at hotels, conference facilities and customer sites worldwide.

We continue our tradition of excellence by always seeking to improve our core strengths: expert instructors, proprietary content library, state-of-the-art classrooms and worldwide course delivery systems. We believe that quality and customer satisfaction remain the underlying driving forces for our long-term success.

In our 2006 10-K, we disclosed that we had three material weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting. We are in the process of remediating those material weaknesses. It is possible that we may not be successful in our efforts to remediate these or other weaknesses or deficiencies which we may have in our internal controls over financial reporting. A failure to remediate our weaknesses could have many consequences, including actions by the Securities and Exchange Commission against us for failure to comply with applicable federal securities laws. Because we were delinquent in our filings until the filing of this Form 10-Q, we can

 

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not use certain short form registration statements until twelve calendar months after the date of its filing. We are late in filing our statutory accounts for our fiscal year 2006 in the United Kingdom. As a result of these or other consequences, our stock price could be negatively affected.

HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR THIRD QUARTER OF FISCAL 2007

As discussed in more detail throughout our MD&A, for the three months ended June 29, 2007:

 

   

Revenues increased by $1.4 million or 3.5% from the restated results for the same quarter of fiscal year 2006;

 

   

Gross Profit increased to 57.1% of revenues from 50.8% for the same quarter of fiscal year 2006;

 

   

Operating Expenses decreased to 45.3% of revenues from 51.6% for the same quarter of fiscal year 2006;

 

   

Income from Operations increased by $5.4 million to $5.0 million from a restated loss from operations of $0.4 million for the same quarter of fiscal year 2006;

 

   

Net income increased by $3.2 million to $3.7 million from restated net income of $0.5 million for the same quarter of fiscal year 2006;

 

   

Our cash flows from operations were positive and we have no debt with financial institutions; and

 

   

The sum of cash and cash equivalents and available for sale securities increased $6.2 million to $83.5 million at June 29, 2007 from their balances at March 30, 2007.

As discussed in more detail throughout our MD&A, for the nine months ended June 29, 2007:

 

   

Revenues increased by $7.7 million or 6.7% from the restated results for the same period of fiscal year 2006;

 

   

Gross Profit increased to 56.2% of revenues from 50.1% for the same period of fiscal year 2006;

 

   

Operating Expenses decreased to 46.3% of revenues from 51.9% for the same period of fiscal year 2006;

 

   

Income from Operations increased by $14.2 million to $12.2 million from a restated loss from operations of $2.0 million for the same period of fiscal year 2006;

 

   

Net income increased by $8.8 million to $9.2 million from restated net income of $0.4 million for the same period of fiscal year 2006;

 

   

Our cash flows from operations were $13.2 million compared to $4.6 million (restated) for the same period of fiscal year 2006; and

 

   

The sum of cash and cash equivalents and available for sale securities increased $11.3 million to $83.5 million at June 29, 2007 from their balances at September 29, 2006.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table summarizes our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the periods indicated expressed as a percentage of revenues:

 

     Three months ended     Nine months ended  
     June 29,
2007
    June 30,
2006
    June 29,
2007
    June 30,
2006
 
           (restated)           (restated)  

REVENUES

   100.0 %   100.0 %   100.0 %   100.0 %

COST OF REVENUES

   42.9 %   49.2 %   43.8 %   49.9 %
                        

GROSS PROFIT

   57.1 %   50.8 %   56.2 %   50.1 %

OPERATING EXPENSES:

        

Course development

   5.5 %   6.9 %   5.0 %   6.6 %

Sales and marketing

   22.1 %   27.9 %   23.4 %   28.0 %

General and administrative

   17.7 %   16.8 %   18.0 %   17.4 %
                        

Total operating expenses

   45.3 %   51.6 %   46.4 %   52.0 %
                        

INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS

   11.8 %   (0.8 %)   9.8 %   (1.9 %)

OTHER INCOME, NET

   2.3 %   2.4 %   2.5 %   2.2 %
                        

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

   14.1 %   1.6 %   12.3 %   0.3 %

INCOME TAX PROVISION

   5.4 %   0.4 %   5.0 %   0.1 %
                        

NET INCOME

   8.7 %   1.2 %   7.3 %   0.2 %
                        

THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 29, 2007 COMPARED WITH JUNE 30, 2006

In our third quarter of fiscal year 2007, our revenues were $42.7 million compared to $41.2 million for the same period in fiscal year 2006. For the first nine months of fiscal year 2007, our revenues were $123.0 million compared to $115.3 million for the same period in fiscal year 2006. We reported income from operations of $5.0 million in our third quarter of fiscal year 2007, compared to a loss from operations of $0.4 million (restated) for the same period in fiscal year 2006. For the first nine months of fiscal year 2007, we reported income from operations of $12.2 million compared to a loss from operations of $2.0 million (restated) for the same period in fiscal year 2006. Net income for our third quarter of fiscal year 2007 was $3.7 million compared to net income of $0.5 million (restated) for the same quarter in fiscal year 2006. Net income for the first nine months of fiscal year 2007 was $9.2 million compared to net income of $0.4 million (restated) for the same period in fiscal year 2006.

 

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Revenues. Revenues in our third quarter of fiscal year 2007 increased by 3.5% compared to the same period in fiscal year 2006. This increase was the result of a 9% increase in revenue per participant partially offset by a 5% decrease in the number of participants. The increase in revenue per participant is the result of a positive effect from changes in foreign exchange rates, price increases, and a change in the mix of single seat sales and sales under volume discount programs (i.e., Learning Tree Passports and Training Vouchers). During our third quarter of fiscal year 2007 we trained 22,820 course participants, a 5% decrease from the 24,091 course participants that we trained during the same quarter in fiscal year 2006.

Revenues for the first nine months of fiscal year 2007 increased by 6.7% compared to the same period in fiscal year 2006. This increase was a result of a 9% increase in revenue per participant offset by a 3% decrease in the number of participants. The increase in revenue per participant is the result of a positive effect from changes in foreign exchange rates, price increases, and a change in the mix of single seat sales and sales under volume discount programs. During our first nine months of fiscal year 2007 we trained 66,948 course participants, a 3% decrease from the 68,770 course participants that we trained during the same period in fiscal year 2006.

During our third quarter of fiscal year 2007, we provided 86,338 attendee-days of training, compared to 92,259 attendee-days in the same quarter in fiscal year 2006. For management courses during our third quarter of fiscal year 2007, we provided 25,112 attendee-days of training, a 6.8% increase over the 23,515 attendee-days in the corresponding period in fiscal year 2006. For technology courses during our third quarter of fiscal year 2007, we provided 61,226 attendee-days of IT training, a 10.9% decrease from the 68,744 attendee-days in the corresponding period in fiscal year 2006.

During our first nine months of fiscal year 2007, we provided 253,216 attendee-days of training, compared to 263,481 attendee-days in the same period in fiscal year 2006. For management courses during our first nine months of fiscal year 2007, we provided 76,729 attendee-days of training, a 14.0% increase over the 67,288 attendee-days in the corresponding period in fiscal year 2006. For technology courses during our first nine months of fiscal year 2007, we provided 176,487 attendee-days of IT training, a 10.0% decrease from the 196,193 attendee-days in the corresponding period in fiscal year 2006.

Cost of Revenues. Our cost of revenues primarily includes the costs for course instructors and their travel expenses, course materials and equipment, freight, classroom facilities and refreshments.

During our third quarter of fiscal year 2007, we presented 1,762 events compared to 1,980 events during the same period in fiscal year 2006. Our cost of revenues for our third quarter of 2007 was $18.3 million compared to $20.3 million in the same period in fiscal year 2006. Our cost of revenues as a percentage of our revenues declined to 42.9% for our third quarter of fiscal year 2007 from 49.2% in the same period in the prior year.

During our first nine months of fiscal year 2007, we presented 5,281 events compared to 5,682 events during the same period in fiscal year 2006. Our cost of revenues for our first nine months of 2007 was $53.9 million compared to $57.5 million in the same period in fiscal year 2006. Our cost of revenues as a percentage of our revenues declined to 43.8% for our first nine months of fiscal year 2007 from 49.9% in the same period in the prior year.

Changes in exchange rates do not materially affect our gross profit percentages since exchange rates have substantially the same impact on both revenues and cost of revenues in any time period.

The decrease in cost of revenues as a percentage of revenues in our third quarter of fiscal year 2007 reflects a 16% increase in average revenue per event offset by a 1 % increase in average cost per event. The increase in our average revenue per event is the result of a 6% increase in average participants per event and the increase in average revenue per participant discussed earlier.

 

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The decrease in cost of revenues as a percentage of revenues in our first nine months of fiscal year 2007 reflects a 14% increase in average revenue per event offset by a 1% increase in average cost per event. The increase in our average revenue per event is the result of a 5% increase in average participants per event and the increase in average revenue per participant discussed earlier.

Average cost per event for the three and nine month periods increased less than 1% over the prior year, as a result of the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, partially offset by reduced costs associated with our Learning Tree Education Centers and other cost reduction initiatives.

Course Development Expenses. We maintain a disciplined process to develop new courses and update our existing courses. All costs incurred in that process, principally for internal product development staff and for subject matter experts, are expensed when incurred and are included in course development expenses. In general, titles are retired when the profits they generate no longer justify the ongoing cost of marketing them and maintaining their content. Thus, we may or may not develop more titles than we retire in any period.

During our third quarter of fiscal year 2007, course development expenses were 5.5% of revenues as compared to 6.9% in our third quarter of the prior year. Overall spending on course development was $2.3 million in our third quarter of fiscal year 2007 compared to $2.9 million in the same period in 2006.

During our first nine months of fiscal year 2007, course development expenses were 5.0% of revenues as compared to 6.6% in our first nine months of the prior year. Overall spending on course development was $6.1 million in our first nine months of fiscal year 2007 compared to $7.6 million in the same period in 2006.

The reduction in course development expenses was primarily related to the fact that our third quarter of fiscal year 2006 included costs associated with the conversion of some of our management courses to our RealityPlus™ proprietary platform, as discussed earlier. We completed that effort in our fourth quarter of fiscal year 2006.

At the end of our third quarter of fiscal year 2007, the Learning Tree library of instructor-led courses numbered 159 titles, comprising 3,758 hours of training compared to 154 titles at the end of our third quarter of fiscal year 2006. At June 29, 2007 we had 46 management titles in the Learning Tree course library, compared with 40 management titles at the same point a year earlier. Our library of IT titles numbered 113 at the end of our third quarter of fiscal year 2007 compared to 114 titles at the same point a year earlier.

Sales and Marketing Expenses. Sales and marketing expenses include the cost of designing, producing and distributing direct mail and media advertisements; distributing marketing e-mails; maintaining and further developing our website; compensation and travel-related costs for sales and marketing personnel; and the cost of information systems to support these activities. Our sales and marketing expense, and in particular our expenditure on course catalogs, is one of our largest expenditures. We have been carefully adjusting the recipients and the frequency of our catalogue mailings and continue to evaluate additional ways to increase the efficiency of our marketing expenditures by spending less without materially reducing the response to that marketing, or while increasing the response to that marketing.

 

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Our sales and marketing expenses were 22.1% and 27.9% of revenues for our third quarter in fiscal years 2007 and 2006, respectively. Sales and marketing expenses decreased to $9.4 million for our third quarter of fiscal year 2007 from $11.5 million in the same quarter of fiscal year 2006

Our sales and marketing expenses were 23.4% and 28.0% of revenues for our first nine months in fiscal years 2007 and 2006, respectively. Sales and marketing expenses for our first nine months of fiscal years 2007 and 2006 were $28.7 million and $32.2 million, respectively.

The reduction in our sales and marketing expenses in both the three and nine month periods was primarily due to mailing fewer catalogs in those periods in fiscal 2007 compared to the same periods of the prior year, partially offset by the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates.

General and Administrative Expenses. Our general and administrative expenses for our third quarter of fiscal year 2007 increased by $0.6 million to $7.5 million from $6.9 million (restated) in the same period in fiscal year 2006. This represented 17.7% and 16.8% of revenues for our third quarter of fiscal years 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Our general and administrative expenses for our first nine months of fiscal year 2007 increased by $2.1 million to $22.1 million from $20.0 million (restated) in the same period in fiscal year 2006. This represented 18.0% and 17.4% of revenues for our first nine months of fiscal years 2007 and 2006, respectively.

The increase in General and Administrative expenses is primarily due to the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, one-time personnel expenses and costs associated with subleasing and facilities arrangements in our United Kingdom Education Center.

Other Income (Expense), Net. Other income (expense), net is primarily comprised of interest income and foreign currency transaction gains and losses. Other income, net in our third quarter of fiscal year 2007 was $1.0 million, the same as in the comparable period in the prior year.

During our first nine months of fiscal year 2007, other income, net totaled $3.1 million compared to $2.5 million in the same period of fiscal year 2006.

The increase in both the three and nine month periods over the prior fiscal year was due to an increase in interest income from higher interest rates earned on larger average investment balances.

Income Taxes. Our income tax provision in our third quarter of fiscal year 2007 increased to $2.3 million from a tax provision of $0.2 million (restated) for our third quarter of fiscal year 2006.

Our income tax provision in our first nine months of fiscal year 2007 increased to $6.1 million from a tax provision of $0.1 million (restated) for our first nine months of fiscal year 2006.

The income tax provision for our first nine months of fiscal year 2007 reflects a 39.9% effective annual tax rate, and the income tax provision used in our first nine months of fiscal year 2006, as restated, reflects a 12.4% effective tax rate.

The increase in our fiscal year 2007 tax provision was due to an increase in pre-tax income.

Net Income. Our net income for the quarter ended June 29, 2007 was $3.7 million compared to net income of $0.5 million (restated) for the quarter ended June 30, 2006.

 

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Our net income for the nine months ended June 29, 2007 was $9.2 million compared to net income of $0.4 million (restated) for the first nine months ended June 30, 2006.

Effects of Foreign Exchange Rates. Although our condensed consolidated financial statements are stated in U.S. dollars, all of our subsidiaries other than those in the U.S. have functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Gains and losses arising from the translation of the balance sheets of our subsidiaries from the functional currencies to U.S. dollars are reported as adjustments to stockholders’ equity. Fluctuations in exchange rates may also have an effect on our results of operations. Since both revenues and expenses are generally denominated in our subsidiaries’ local currencies, changes in exchange rates that have an adverse effect on our foreign revenues are partially offset by a favorable effect on our foreign expenses. The impact of future exchange rates on our results of operations cannot be accurately predicted. To date, we have not sought to hedge the risks associated with fluctuations in exchange rates and therefore we continue to be subject to such risks. In the future, we may undertake such hedging transactions. There can be no assurance that any hedging techniques we implement would be successful in eliminating or reducing the effects of currency fluctuations. See Exhibit 99.1 to our 2006 10-K.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements.

In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements and applies to all tax positions related to income taxes subject to Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, (FAS 109). FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. We will adopt FIN 48 in fiscal year 2008. We are currently evaluating the impact of this accounting interpretation.

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157). SFAS 157 provides a common definition of fair value and establishes a framework to make the measurement of fair value in generally accepted accounting principles more consistent and comparable. SFAS 157 also requires expanded disclosures to provide information about the extent to which fair value is used to measure assets and liabilities, the methods and assumptions used to measure fair value, and the effect of fair value measures on earnings. SFAS 157 is effective for our 2008 fiscal year, although early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessing the potential effect of SFAS 157 on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB also issued SFAS No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, (“SFAS 158”). SFAS 158 requires an employer to recognize the over-funded or under-funded status of a defined benefit post-retirement plan (other than a multiemployer plan) as an asset or liability in our statement of financial position, and to recognize changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income. The standard also improves financial reporting by requiring an employer to measure the funded status of a plan as of the date of our year-end statement of financial position. SFAS 158 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2006. As we do not have any defined benefit plans, we do not anticipate any significant impact to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115. SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate

 

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volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. We must implement SFAS 159 starting with our fiscal year 2009. We are currently assessing the potential effect of SFAS 159 on our condensed consolidated financial statements, but do not believe the adoption will have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

FLUCTUATIONS IN QUARTERLY RESULTS

Our quarterly results are affected by many factors including the number of weeks during which courses can be conducted in a quarter, the nature and extent of our marketing, timing of the introduction of new courses, competitive forces within the markets we serve, the mix of our course events between IT and management and customer site or education center venues, as well as currency fluctuations.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our primary sources of liquidity include cash and cash equivalents on hand as well as available for sale securities, which together totaled $83.5 million at June 29, 2007, an increase of $11.3 million compared to the balances at the end of our 2006 fiscal year.

Cash Flows. Our cash and cash equivalents increased to $51.9 million at June 29, 2007, a $7.5 million increase from September 29, 2006. This increase is the result of $9.2 million net income for the nine month period and $3.9 million generated from changes in current assets and liabilities and non cash items, less $3.8 million used for the purchase of additional available for sale securities (net of sales of $0.5 million), $3.1 million used for the purchase of equipment and leasehold improvements and $1.3 million for the impact of foreign exchange.

 

     Nine Months Ended      
     June 29,
2007
    June 30,
2006
    (Decrease)
Increase
           (restated)      

Cash provided by operating activities

   $ 13,156     $ 4,642     $ 8,514

Cash used in investing activities

   $ (6,954 )   $ (16,304 )   $ 9,350

Cash used in financing activities

   $ —       $ (1,936 )   $ 1,936

During our first nine months of fiscal year 2007, we generated positive cash flow from operations of $13.2 million primarily due to our net income of $9.2 million and non-cash items of $4.5 million which consisted primarily of depreciation and amortization charges. Depreciation and amortization expense for the first nine months of 2007 was $4.8 million.

Cash used in investing activities decreased by $9.4 million during our first nine months of fiscal year 2007 from the same period of the prior fiscal year. Cash used in investing activities is due primarily to the purchase of available for sale securities of $3.8 million (net of sales of $0.5 million) and the purchase of equipment and leasehold improvements for $3.1 million.

 

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During the nine-month period ended June 29, 2007, we did not use any cash for purchases of common stock. During the nine months ended June 30, 2006, we purchased 166,527 shares of our common stock at a total cost of $1.9 million. We may make additional purchases of common stock through open market transactions, but we have no commitments to do so.

Liquidity. At June 29, 2007 our working capital was $39.2 million, a $10.5 million increase from our working capital balance at September 29, 2006. This improvement was mainly due to increases in our cash and cash equivalents and available for sale securities as a result of our increased profitability. In total, current assets increased $13.3 million during the first nine months. Cash and cash equivalents increased $7.5 million and available for sale securities increased by $3.8 million. These increases were offset by increases in other accrued liabilities of $1.2 million primarily due to higher VAT payables and increases in deferred revenues of $2.0 million from activated but not yet used vouchers.

We do not have any outstanding notes payable or line of credit agreements. We anticipate we will continue to rely primarily on our cash and cash equivalents on hand and cash flows from operations to finance our operating cash needs. We believe that such funds will be sufficient to satisfy our anticipated cash requirements for the foreseeable future.

Capital Requirements. During the nine months ended June 29, 2007, we made capital expenditures of $3.1 million for the purchase of equipment worldwide and leasehold improvements to our United Kingdom Education Center.

We have a number of operating leases for our administrative offices and education center classroom facilities located worldwide. These leases expire at various dates over the next 12 years. In addition to requiring monthly payments for rent, some of the leases contain asset retirement provisions whereby we are required to return the leased facility back to a specified condition at the expiration of the lease.

We plan to purchase an aggregate of approximately $6 million in course computer equipment between fiscal years 2007 and 2008.

Our contractual obligations as of June 29, 2007 are consistent in material respects with our year-end disclosure in Item 7, MD&A “Contractual Obligations” of our 2006 10-K.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND POLICIES

Management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. The preparation of these financial statements is based on the selection of accounting policies and the application of significant accounting estimates, some of which require management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and notes. We believe some of the more critical estimates and policies that affect our financial condition and results of operations are in the areas of revenue recognition, operating leases, asset retirement obligations, stock-based compensation and income taxes. For more information regarding our critical accounting estimates and policies, see Part II, Item 7 MD&A in our 2006 10-K. We have discussed the application of these critical accounting policies and estimates with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors.

 

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OUTLOOK

Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2007. We anticipate revenues for our fourth quarter of fiscal year 2007 of approximately $43.0 to $44.0 million, compared to $38.7 million in our fourth quarter of fiscal year 2006.

We expect a gross profit percentage of between 56.5% and 57.5% for our fourth quarter of fiscal year 2007 compared with 51.8% in our fourth quarter of fiscal year 2006.

We expect overall operating expenses for our fourth quarter of fiscal year 2007 of between $19.5 and $20.0 million, compared to $20.7 million in our fourth quarter of fiscal year 2006.

We expect to report fourth quarter interest income of approximately $1.0 million.

Based on the above, we anticipate pre-tax income for our fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2007 of between $5.3 and $6.8 million compared to pre-tax income of $0.3 million in our fourth quarter of fiscal year 2006.

Full Fiscal Year 2007. We anticipate that revenues for our fiscal year 2007 will be approximately $166.0 to $167.0 million, compared to $154.0 million in our fiscal year 2006.

We anticipate pre-tax income for our fiscal year ended September 28, 2007 of between $20.5 and $22.0 million compared to pre-tax income of $0.7 million in our fiscal year 2006.

We have established valuation allowances for portions of the deferred tax assets of the U.S. entities and one entity in a foreign jurisdiction. The valuation allowances were determined in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 109, which requires an assessment of a wide range of both positive and negative evidence when determining whether it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets are recoverable. We established the valuation allowances based on our assessment of historical financial performance as well as projected future financial performance. We intend to maintain these valuation allowances until sufficient positive evidence exists to support a reversal. Profits or losses incurred in the U.S. and in our foreign jurisdictions will affect the ongoing amount of the valuation allowances.

We will continue to evaluate whether the valuation allowances are necessary. If we meet our financial projections and improve the results of our operations in the U.S. and the foreign jurisdiction, it is possible that we may release all, or a portion, of the valuation allowances. Any such release would result in recording a tax benefit that would increase net income in the period the allowances are released.

 

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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

For information required by this item see Item 7A “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk” of our 2006 10-K. We do not believe our exposure to market risk has changed materially since September 29, 2006.

 

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, management performed an evaluation, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d – 15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are not effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. We are late filing our 2006 statutory accounts in the United Kingdom.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting and Management’s Remediation Initiatives

During management’s assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of September 29, 2006, we identified three material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting which resulted in errors in our historical financial statements and required a restatement of our financial statements for certain prior periods. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. We believe that these weaknesses will be remediated in fiscal year 2007 through a number of initiatives we are taking, including expanded testing and personnel actions discussed below.

With respect to the material weakness relating to entity-level monitoring controls, we have enhanced our finance staffing by hiring an experienced Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Controller and Corporate Assistant Controller. We are in the process of making other necessary changes to the staffing of our finance and accounting department to provide more expertise in handling complex accounting transactions such as leases. We are also making necessary adjustments to our internal processes and procedures.

With respect to the material weakness relating to the financial statement closing process, as noted above we are have filled key staff positions. The additional personnel will provide us with the expertise and experience necessary to implement process controls related to the quarterly and annual function of closing our financial statements, specifically the accounting for leases and lease termination costs. We have automated certain previously manual portions of the reporting process which could have been subject to human error. We expect that this process change can greatly improve the reliability of our quarterly reporting.

 

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With respect to the material weakness relating to the accounting for income taxes, we have retained the use of an expert, external consultant for the preparation of tax provisions and related tax positions and the review of tax-related documentation.

Our audit committee and our management will continue to monitor the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting on an ongoing basis and will take further action as appropriate.

Although we do not currently believe so, it is possible that we may not be successful in our efforts to remediate these or other weaknesses or deficiencies which we may have in our internal controls over financial reporting. A failure in our remediation efforts could have many consequences, including actions by the Securities and Exchange Commission against us for failure to comply with applicable federal securities laws. Because we were delinquent in our filings until the filing of this Form 10-Q, we can not use certain short form registration statements until twelve calendar months after the date of its filing. We are late in filing our statutory accounts for our fiscal year 2006 in the United Kingdom. As a result of these or other consequences, our stock price could be negatively affected.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Our future performance is subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Except for historical statements, the matters addressed in this Report are forward-looking statements. Please do not put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, since they are based on key assumptions about future risks and uncertainties. Although we believe that our assumptions are reasonable, inevitably some will prove to be incorrect. As a result, our actual future results can be expected to differ. We are not undertaking any obligation to update forward-looking statements. For a discussion of some risk factors affecting our business and operations, see Exhibit 99.1 to our 2006 10-K. Please also see Item 4: Controls and Procedures in this Report.

 

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

None.

 

Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

 

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

None.

 

Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

 

Item 6. EXHIBITS

The exhibits listed in the Exhibit Index are filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

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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 September 24, 2007 on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

LEARNING TREE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
/s/ NICHOLAS R. SCHACHT
Nicholas R. Schacht
Chief Executive Officer
/s/ CHARLES R. WALDRON
Charles R. Waldron
Chief Financial Officer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number
  

Description

10.1    Learning Tree International, Inc. – Departure of Directors or Principal Officers, Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers included in Learning Tree’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 29, 2007 incorporated by reference.
31.1    Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith)
31.2    Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer (filed herewith)
32.1    Section 906 Certification of Chief Executive (filed herewith)
32.2    Section 906 Certification of Chief Financial Officer (filed herewith)

 

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