U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-QSB
[X] Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2006
[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
Commission File Number 1-05707
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISES, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Illinois 36-6097429
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
One Tower Lane, Suite 2200, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181
(Address of principal executive offices)
(630) 954-0400
(Issuer's telephone number)
Check whether the issuer is not required to file reports pursuant to Section
13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act. [ ]
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act during the past 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 shell company (as defined
in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X]
The number of shares outstanding of the issuer's common stock as of
December 31, 2006 was 5,148,265.
Transitional small business disclosure format: Yes [ ] No [X]
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1, Financial Statements.
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
December 31 September 30
2006 2006
(In Thousands) (Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $5,656 $5,904
Accounts receivable, less allowances
(Dec. 2006--$273; Sept. 2006--$280) 1,954 1,978
Other current assets 575 592
Total current assets 8,185 8,474
Property and equipment, net 916 801
Total assets $9,101 $9,275
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Dividends payable $ 515 $ --
Accrued compensation 1,422 1,791
Other current liabilities 520 632
Total current liabilities 2,457 2,423
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, authorized -- 100 shares;
issued and outstanding -- none -- --
Common stock, no-par value; authorized --
20,000 shares; issued and outstanding --
5,148 shares 4,850 4,839
Retained earnings 1,794 2,013
Total shareholders' equity 6,644 6,852
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $9,101 $9,275
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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GENERAL EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (Unaudited)
Three Months
Ended December 31
(In Thousands, Except Per Share) 2006 2005
Net revenues:
Contract services $2,200 $2,638
Placement services 2,644 2,075
Net revenues 4,844 4,713
Operating expenses:
Cost of contract services 1,476 1,856
Selling 1,604 1,270
General and administrative 1,551 1,502
Total operating expenses 4,631 4,628
Income from operations 213 85
Investment income 83 43
Net income $ 296 $ 128
Average number of shares:
Basic 5,148 5,148
Diluted 5,334 5,369
Net income per share - basic and diluted $ .06 $ .02
Cash dividends declared per share $ .10 $ --
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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GENERAL EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
Three Months
Ended December 31
(In Thousands) 2006 2005
Operating activities:
Net income $ 296 $ 128
Depreciation and other noncurrent items 67 43
Accounts receivable 24 237
Accrued compensation and payroll taxes (369) (659)
Other current items, net (95) (147)
Net cash used by operating activities (77) (398)
Investing activities:
Acquisition of property and equipment (171) (24)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (248) (422)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 5,904 5,236
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $5,656 $4,814
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for
interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-QSB.
Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required
by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring
accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.
This financial information should be read in conjunction with the financial
statements included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year
ended September 30, 2006.
Income Taxes
There was no provision for income taxes in either year, because of the
availability of operating losses carried forward from prior years.
Shareholders' Equity
During the quarter ended December 31, 2006, the board of directors declared a
cash dividend in the amount of $.10 per common share, payable in January 2007
Changes in shareholders' equity for the three months ended December 31, 2006
and 2005 were as follows:
(In Thousands) 2006 2005
Common stock:
Balance at beginning of period $4,839 $4,839
Stock option expense 11 --
Balance at end of period $4,850 $4,839
Retained earnings:
Balance at beginning of period $2,013 $1,011
Net income 296 128
Dividends declared (515) --
Balance at end of period $1,794 $1,139
Item 2, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations.
Overview
The Company provides contract and placement staffing services for business and
industry, specializing in the placement of information technology, engineering
and accounting professionals. As of December 31, 2006, the Company operated
20 offices located in 10 states.
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The Company's business is highly dependent on national employment trends in
general and on the demand for professional staff in particular. As an
indicator of employment conditions, the national unemployment rate was 4.5% in
December 2006 and 4.9% in December 2005. The change indicates a trend toward
fuller employment over the last twelve months.
During the three months ended December 31, 2006, the Company experienced
stronger demand for its placement services, compared with the same period of
the prior year. Because of the stronger demand, and because placement
services have a higher profit margin than contract services, the Company
focused its marketing efforts on the placement business this year. As a
result, the Company achieved increases in both the number of placements and
the average placement fee, while the number of billable contract hours
declined.
Consolidated net revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2006
increased 3% compared with the prior year. Placement service revenues were up
27%, while contract service revenues were down 17%. Due to the growth in
placement service revenues, income from operations rose 151% from the same
period last year.
The Company had net cash outflow of $248,000 for the three-month period, due
to seasonal working capital requirements, and the balance of cash and cash
equivalents decreased to $5,656,000 as of December 31, 2006.
Because long-term contracts are not a significant part of the Company's
business, future results cannot be reliably predicted by considering past
trends or by extrapolating past results. While it is difficult to accurately
predict future hiring patterns or the demand for staffing services, management
believes that the Company is well positioned for growth of its operations.
Existing branch offices have the capacity to accommodate additional consulting
staff and a higher volume of business.
Results of Operations
A summary of operating data, expressed as a percentage of consolidated net
revenues, is presented below.
Three Months
Ended December 31
2006 2005
Net revenues:
Contract services 45.4% 56.0%
Placement services 54.6 44.0
Net revenues 100.0 100.0
Operating expenses:
Cost of contract services 30.5 39.4
Selling 33.1 26.9
General and administrative 32.0 31.9
Total operating expenses 95.6 98.2
Income from operations 4.4% 1.8%
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Net Revenues
Consolidated net revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2006 were up
$131,000 (3%) from the prior year. Placement service revenues increased
$569,000 (27%), while contract service revenues decreased $438,000 (17%).
National employment levels during the first three months of this year were
higher than for the same period last year, and the Company experienced
stronger demand for its placement services. As a result, the number of
placements grew by 10% and the average placement fee was up 17% over the same
period last year.
Because of a shift in the Company's marketing focus toward the placement
business, the contract service business declined. The decrease in contract
service revenues reflects a 20% decrease in the number of billable hours,
which was partially offset by a 2% increase in the average hourly billing
rate.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2006 were up
$3,000 compared with the prior year.
The cost of contract services was down $380,000 (20%) as a result of the lower
volume of contract business. The gross profit margin on contract business was
32.9% for the three months ended December 31, 2006, which was 3.3 points
higher than 29.6% for the prior year. There are no direct costs associated
with placement service revenues.
Selling expenses increased $334,000 (26%) for the period. Commission expense
was up 26% and recruitment advertising expense was up 42% because of the
higher volume of placement business. Selling expenses represented 33.1% of
consolidated net revenues, which was up 6.2 points from the prior year because
of the change in revenue mix.
General and administrative expenses increased $49,000 (3%) for the three
months ended December 31, 2006. The change was primarily due to a 14%
increase in administrative compensation, while all other expense categories
together were down 1%. General and administrative expenses represented 32.0%
of consolidated revenues, about the same as the prior year.
There was no provision for income taxes in either year, because of the
availability of operating losses carried forward from prior years.
Financial Condition
As of December 31, 2006, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of
$5,656,000, which was a decrease of $248,000 from September 30, 2006. Net
working capital at December 31, 2006 was $5,728,000, which was a decrease of
$323,000 from September 30, 2006, and the current ratio was 3.3 to 1. The
Company had no long-term debt. Shareholders' equity as of December 31, 2006
was $6,644,000, which represented 73% of total assets.
During the three months ended December 31, 2006, the net cash used by
operating activities was $77,000. Net income for the period, together with
depreciation and other non-cash charges, provided $363,000. A seasonal
reduction of payroll liabilities required the use of $369,000, while all other
working capital items used $71,000.
Expenditures for the acquisition of property and equipment were $171,000 for
the three months ended December 31, 2006. The major expenditures were for
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computer equipment and software purchased in connection with a program to
upgrade the Company's computer systems.
All of the Company's office facilities are leased. Information about future
minimum lease payments and other commitments is presented in the notes to
consolidated financial statements on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 2006.
The Company's primary source of liquidity is from its operating activities.
The Company's philosophy regarding the maintenance of cash balances reflects
management's views on potential future needs for liquidity. Management
believes that funds generated by operations, together with existing cash
balances, will be adequate to finance current operations and capital
expenditures for the foreseeable future.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of December 31, 2006, and during the three months then ended, there were no
transactions, agreements or other contractual arrangements to which an
unconsolidated entity was a party, under which the Company (a) had any direct
or contingent obligation under a guarantee contract, derivative instrument or
variable interest in the unconsolidated entity, or (b) had a retained or
contingent interest in assets transferred to the unconsolidated entity.
Forward-Looking Statements
As a matter of policy, the Company does not provide forecasts of future
financial performance. However, the Company and its representatives may from
time to time make written or verbal forward-looking statements, including
statements contained in press announcements, reports to shareholders and
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All statements which
address expectations about future operating performance and cash flows, future
events and business developments, and future economic conditions are forward-
looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's then-current
expectations and assumptions. Actual outcomes could differ significantly.
The Company and its representatives do not assume any obligation to provide
updated information.
Some of the factors that could affect the Company's future performance
include, but are not limited to, general business conditions, the demand for
the Company's services, competitive market pressures, the ability of the
Company to attract and retain qualified personnel for regular full-time
placement and contract assignments, the possibility of incurring liability for
the Company's business activities, including the activities of its contract
employees and events affecting its contract employees on client premises, and
the ability to attract and retain qualified corporate and branch management.
Item 3, Controls and Procedures.
As of December 31, 2006, the Company's management evaluated, with the
participation of its principal executive officer and its principal financial
officer, the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and
procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). Based on that evaluation, the
Company's principal executive officer and its principal financial officer
concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were adequate
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as of December 31, 2006 to ensure that information required to be disclosed in
reports filed or submitted by the Company under the Exchange Act is recorded,
processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the
Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.
There was no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting
that occurred during the Company's most recent fiscal quarter that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the
Company's internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6, Exhibits.
The following exhibits are filed as a part of Part I of this report:
No. Description of Exhibit
10.01 Chief Executive Officer Bonus Plan Amendment 1, effective for fiscal
years beginning on or after October 1, 2006.
31.01 Certification of the principal executive officer required by Rule
13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act.
31.02 Certification of the principal financial officer required by Rule
13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act.
32.01 Certifications required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the
Exchange Act and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United
States Code.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISES, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: February 5, 2007 By: /s/ Kent M. Yauch
Kent M. Yauch
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer (Principal financial and
accounting officer and duly authorized
officer)
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