Command Center, Inc. (Nasdaq: CCNI), a national provider of
on-demand and temporary staffing solutions, today reported
financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2019.
First Quarter 2019 Financial Summary
- Revenue of $21.8 million compared to
$22.5 million in the year-ago period.
- Gross margin of 25.9% compared to 24.9%
in the year-ago period.
- The first quarter of last year included
an expense related to changes in worker’s compensation accruals of
$210,800, compared to no such expense in the first quarter this
year.
- Net loss of $(744,000), or $(0.16) per
diluted share, compared to a net loss of $(1.2 million), or $(0.24)
per diluted share in the year-ago period.
- Adjusted EBITDA (excluding stock-based
compensation expense) of negative $118,000 compared to $417,000 in
the year-ago period.
Definitive Merger Agreement
On April 8, 2019 the company announced it has entered into a
definitive agreement (“Merger Agreement”) to merge with Hire Quest
Holdings, LLC, operating as Trojan Labor and Acrux Staffing, a
privately-held provider of blue collar, light industrial and
administrative staffing, in an all-stock transaction. The
transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2019, or
shortly thereafter, subject to standard closing conditions,
including shareholder approval. Upon completion of the transaction,
Hire Quest will be merged with Command Center. The company has
filed a preliminary proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and once any SEC comments have been
addressed, the company expects to mail the definitive proxy
statement containing full details of the proposed transaction to
shareholders for consideration and approval.
Management Commentary
“Command Center was impacted by typical seasonality in the first
quarter, and along with a significant reduction in services from
one large customer for the period, we experienced lower revenue and
recorded a loss from operations,” commented Rick Coleman, president
and CEO of Command Center. “During the quarter, we recognized
approximately $659,000 in non-recurring expenses related to our
pending merger with Hire Quest Holdings, LLC and also approximately
$249,000 in bonus payments and accruals for bonuses earned at the
end of 2018. These expenses contributed significantly to our
operating and net losses, and absent these charges, we would have
been profitable.”
“The company’s proxy statement has been submitted to the SEC,”
added Mr. Coleman. “Once we have addressed any comments from the
SEC, we will mail the proxy to shareholders and schedule our annual
meeting. Contingent on shareholder approval, we’ll subsequently
announce the details of our tender offer. In the interim, we are
working closely with the team at Hire Quest to facilitate a smooth
integration of our two businesses anticipating the finalization of
the merger. We continue to believe this combination will provide
meaningful benefits and result in significant shareholder
value.”
First Quarter 2019 Financial Results
Revenue in the first quarter of 2019 was $21.8 million, compared
to $22.5 million in the year-ago quarter, a decrease of $713,000,
or 3.2%. This decrease is primarily due to a significant revenue
decline from a large customer, poor weather in parts of the
country, and the loss of key salespeople.
Gross margin in the first quarter was 25.9%, compared to 24.9%
in the year-ago quarter. This increase is primarily related to a
decrease in workers’ compensation costs as well as lower
unemployment costs. Continued low unemployment rates resulted in
upward pressure on wages and related payroll taxes for field team
members, which partially offset the increase in gross margin for
the quarter.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense in the
first quarter was $6.6 million, a decrease of approximately
$664,000 from $7.2 million for the first quarter last year. This
decrease is primarily due to the impairment of the company’s
workers’ compensation deposit in receivership of approximately $1.5
million that was incurred last year. Excluding this expense,
SG&A increased by approximately $876,000. This increase was
primarily due to higher legal and professional fees related to the
recently announced agreement and plan of merger with Hire Quest, as
well as costs related to recruiting, stock-based compensation, bank
fees, and bad debt, which were partially offset by lower IT-related
costs.
Command Center reported a loss from operations of $(986,000),
compared to a loss from operations of $(1.7 million) in the first
quarter last year.
Net loss in the first quarter of 2019 was $(744,000), or $(0.16)
per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $(1.2 million), or
$(0.24) per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter was a negative $118,000,
compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $417,000 in the year-ago quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter of 2019 included $712,000 in
non-recurring charges, and $88,000 in non-cash compensation
compared to $2.0 million in non-recurring charges and $27,000 in
non-cash compensation in the year-ago quarter.
Balance Sheet and Capital Structure
Cash and cash equivalents at March 29, 2019, were $7.5 million,
compared to $8.0 million at December 28, 2018.
During the first quarter of 2019 but prior to the execution of
the definitive merger agreement, the company purchased
approximately 48,000 shares of common stock through its share
repurchase program for an aggregate consideration of approximately
$198,000 resulting in an average price of $4.15 per share. These
shares were subsequently retired. In conjunction with the recently
announced merger with Hire Quest, LLC and the related pending
tender offer, the company has discontinued purchases under this
program.
Conference Call
Command Center will hold a conference call on Tuesday, May 14,
2019 at 10 a.m. Eastern time (8 a.m. Mountain time) to discuss the
first quarter 2019 results.
Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Time: 10 a.m. Eastern
time (8 a.m. Mountain time) Toll-free dial-in number:
1-877-705-6003 International dial-in number: 1-201-493-6725
Conference ID: 13690414
Please call into the conference bridge 5-10 minutes prior to the
start time. An operator will register your name and organization.
If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call,
please contact Hayden IR at ccni@haydenir.com.
The conference call will be broadcast live and available for
replay here and via the investor relations section of Command
Center’s website at www.commandonline.com.
A replay of the conference call will be available after 1 p.m.
Eastern time on the same day continuing through May 28, 2019.
Toll-free replay number: 1-844-512-2921 International
replay number: 1-412-317-6671 Replay ID: 13690414
About Command Center
Command Center provides flexible on-demand employment solutions
to businesses in the United States, primarily in the areas of light
industrial, hospitality and event services. Through 67 field
offices in 22 states, the company provides employment annually for
approximately 33,000 field team members working for over 3,200
clients. For more information about Command Center, go to
commandonline.com.
Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined
by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans,
objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and
underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than
statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to
uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, national,
regional and local economic conditions, the availability of
workers’ compensation insurance coverage, the availability of
capital and suitable financing for the company’s activities, the
ability to attract, develop and retain qualified store managers and
other personnel, product and service demand and acceptance, changes
in technology, the impact of competition and pricing, government
regulation, and other risks set forth in our most recent reports on
Forms 10-K and 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, copies of which are available on our website at
www.commandonline.com and the SEC website at www.sec.gov. All such
forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether
made by or on behalf of the company, are expressly qualified by
these cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements
which may accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition,
the company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date
hereof.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to the results prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), the company also presents
the non-GAAP term Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as
earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization,
non-cash compensation, and certain non-recurring expenses,
including reserve for workers’ compensation deposits. The company
uses Adjusted EBITDA as a financial measure as management believes
investors find it to be a useful tool to perform more meaningful
comparisons of past, present and future operating results, and as a
means to evaluate our results of operations. The company believes
this metric is a useful compliment to net income and other
financial performance measures. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to
represent net income as defined by GAAP, and such information
should not be considered as an alternative to net income or any
other measure of performance prescribed by GAAP.
Command Center, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 29, 2019 December 28, 2018 ASSETS
(unaudited)
Current assets Cash $ 7,338,186 $ 7,934,287
Restricted cash 139,859 69,423 Accounts receivable, net of
allowance for doubtful accounts 9,063,215 9,041,361 Prepaid
expenses, deposits, and other assets 460,953 380,930 Prepaid
workers' compensation 313,814 212,197 Total current assets
17,316,027 17,638,198 Property and equipment, net 288,375 329,255
Right-of-use asset 1,795,451 - Deferred tax asset 1,321,644
1,079,908 Workers' compensation risk pool deposit, less current
portion, net 191,521 193,984 Workers' compensation risk pool
deposit in receivership, net 260,000 260,000 Goodwill and other
intangible assets, net 3,903,963 3,930,900 Total assets $
25,076,981 $ 23,432,245
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 904,981 $ 219,945
Account purchase agreement facility - 398,894 Other current
liabilities 788,831 821,142 Accrued wages and benefits 1,583,534
1,218,699 Current portion of lease liability 930,874 - Current
portion of workers' compensation claims liability 1,003,643
1,003,643 Total current liabilities 5,211,863 3,662,323 Lease
liability, less current portion 915,203 - Workers' compensation
claims liability, less current portion 912,754 878,455 Total
liabilities 7,039,821 4,540,778 Commitments and contingencies (Note
9)
Stockholders' equity Preferred stock - $0.001 par value,
416,666 shares authorized; none issued - - Common stock - $0.001
par value, 8,333,333 shares authorized; 4,633,120 and 4,680,871
shares issued and outstanding, respectively 4,633 4,681 Additional
paid-in capital 54,426,617 54,536,852 Accumulated deficit
(36,394,089) (35,650,066) Total stockholders' equity 18,037,161
18,891,467 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 25,076,981
$ 23,432,245
Command Center, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of
Operations
(unaudited)
Thirteen weeks ended March 29, 2019
March 30, 2018 Revenue $ 21,754,898 $
22,467,398 Cost of staffing services 16,122,635 16,873,331 Gross
profit 5,632,263 5,594,067 Selling, general and administrative
expenses 6,550,012 7,213,620 Depreciation and amortization 67,817
92,591 Loss from operations (985,566) (1,712,144) Interest expense
and other financing expense 80 2,163 Net loss before income taxes
(985,646) (1,714,307) Provision for income taxes (241,623)
(496,618) Net loss $ (744,023) $ (1,217,689)
Loss per
share: Basic $ (0.16) $ (0.24) Diluted $ (0.16) $ (0.24)
Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 4,662,275
4,983,157 Diluted 4,662,275 4,983,157
The following tables present a reconciliation of net income
(loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented (in
thousands):
Thirteen weeks ended March 29, 2019
March 30, 2018 Net income $
(744) $ (1,218) Interest expense - 2 Provision for income taxes
(242) (497) Depreciation and amortization 68 93 Non-cash
compensation 88 27 Other non-recurring expense 712 2,010 Adjusted
EBITDA $ (118) $ 417
Please note: numbers may not foot due to rounding
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