ITEM 1. BUSINESS
U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (Company or U.S. Global) has made forward- looking statements concerning the Company's performance, financial condition, and operations in this report. The Company from time to time may also make forward-looking statements in its public filings and press releases. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties and do not guarantee future performance. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control, including (i) the volatile and competitive nature of the investment management industry, (ii) changes in domestic and foreign economic conditions, (iii) the effect of government regulation on the Company's business, and (iv) market, credit, and liquidity risks associated with the Company's investment management activities. Due to such risks, uncertainties, and other factors, the Company cautions each person receiving such forward-looking information not to place undue reliance on such statements. All such forward-looking statements are current only as of the date on which such statements were made.
This discussion reviews and analyzes the consolidated results of operations for the past three fiscal years and other factors that may affect future financial performance. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements, Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, and Selected Financial Data.
U.S. Global, a Texas corporation organized in 1968, and its wholly owned subsidiaries are in the mutual fund management business. The Company is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and is principally engaged in the business of providing investment advisory and other services, through the Company or its subsidiaries, to U.S. Global Investors Funds (USGIF) and U.S. Global Accolade Funds (USGAF), both Massachusetts business trusts (collectively, the Trusts or Funds). USGIF and USGAF are investment companies offering shares of nine and three mutual funds, respectively, on a no-load basis.
As part of the mutual fund management business, the Company provides: (1) investment advisory services through the Company or its subsidiaries to institutions (namely, mutual funds) and other persons; (2) transfer agency and record keeping services; (3) mailing services; and (4) distribution services, through its wholly owned broker/dealer, to mutual funds advised by the Company. The fees from investment advisory, transfer agent, and fund distribution services as well as investment income are the primary sources of the Company's revenue. Prior to June 30, 2001, the Company provided custodial and administrative services through its wholly owned trust company and administrator for IRAs and other types of retirement plans. The fees from these custodial and administrative services contributed to the Company's revenue. The Company will continue to receive the majority of the aforementioned custodial fees as it has contracted with another entity to assist with these services.
In addition to managing USGIF and USGAF, the Company is actively engaged in trading for its proprietary account. Management believes it can more effectively manage the Company's cash position by broadening the types of investments utilized in cash management and continues to believe that such activities are in the best interest of the Company. These activities are reviewed and monitored by Company compliance personnel, and various reports are provided to investment advisory clients.
LINES OF BUSINESS
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES. The Company furnishes an investment program for each of the mutual funds it manages and determines, subject to overall supervision by the boards of trustees of the funds, the funds' investments pursuant to advisory agreements (Advisory Agreements). Consistent with the investment restrictions, objectives and policies of the particular fund, the portfolio team for each fund determines what investments should be purchased, sold and held, and makes changes in the portfolio deemed to be necessary or appropriate. In the Advisory Agreements, the Company is charged with seeking the best overall terms in executing portfolio transactions and selecting brokers or dealers.
The Company also manages, supervises, and conducts certain other affairs of the funds, subject to the control of the boards of trustees. It provides office space, facilities, and certain business equipment as well as the services of executive and clerical personnel for administering the affairs of the mutual funds. U.S. Global and its affiliates compensate all personnel, officers, directors, and interested trustees of the funds if such persons are also employees of the Company or its affiliates. However, the funds are required to reimburse the Company for a portion of the compensation of the Company's employees who perform certain state and federal securities law regulatory compliance work on behalf of the funds based upon the time spent on such matters. The Company is responsible for costs associated with marketing fund shares to the extent not otherwise covered by any fund distribution plans adopted pursuant to Investment Company Act Rule 12b-1 (12b-1 Plan).
As required by the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Advisory Agreements are subject to annual renewal and are terminable upon 60-day notice. The boards of trustees of USGIF and USGAF will consider renewal of the applicable agreements in February and May 2002, respectively. Management anticipates that the Advisory Agreements will be renewed.
TRANSFER AGENT AND OTHER SERVICES. The Company's wholly owned subsidiary, United Shareholder Services, Inc. (USSI), is a transfer agent registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 providing transfer agency, lockbox, and printing services to investment company clients. The transfer agency utilizes a third-party external system providing the Company's fund shareholder communication network with computer equipment and software designed to meet the operating requirements of a mutual fund transfer agency.
The transfer agency's duties encompass: (1) acting as servicing agent in connection with dividend and distribution functions; (2) performing shareholder account and administrative agent functions in connection with the issuance, transfer and redemption, or repurchase of shares; (3) maintaining such records as are necessary to document transactions in the funds' shares; (4) acting as servicing agent in connection with mailing of shareholder communications, including reports to shareholders, dividend and distribution notices, and proxy materials for shareholder meetings; and (5) investigating and answering all shareholder account inquiries.
The transfer agency agreements provide that USSI will receive, as compensation for services rendered as transfer agent, an annual fee per account, and will be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses. In connection with obtaining/providing administrative services to the beneficial owners of fund shares through institutions that provide such services and maintain an omnibus account with USSI, each fund pays a monthly fee based on the number of accounts or the value of the shares of the fund held in accounts at the institution, which payment shall not exceed the per account charge on an annual basis.
The transfer agency agreements with USGIF and USGAF are subject to renewal on an annual basis and are terminable upon 60-day notice. The agreements will be considered for renewal by the boards of trustees of USGIF and of USGAF in February and May 2002, respectively, and management anticipates that the agreements will be renewed.
BROKERAGE SERVICES. The Company has registered its wholly owned subsidiary, U.S. Global Brokerage, Inc. (USGB), with the NASD, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and appropriate state regulatory authorities as a limited-purpose broker/dealer for the purpose of
distributing USGIF and USGAF fund shares. Effective September 3, 1998, USGB became the distributor for USGIF and USGAF fund shares. Through June 30, 2001, the Company has capitalized USGB with approximately $542,740 to cover the costs associated with continuing operations.
MAILING SERVICES. A&B Mailers, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, provides mail-handling services to various entities. A&B Mailers' primary customers include the Company in connection with its efforts to promote the funds and the Company's investment company clients in connection with required mailings.
TRUST COMPANY SERVICES. Security Trust & Financial Company (STFC), a wholly owned state chartered trust company, provided custodial services for IRA and other retirement plans administered by U.S. Global Administrators, Inc. until June 1, 2001. Management determined that it was in the Company's best interest to exit the 401(k) plan administration business and to voluntarily withdraw the charter of the trust company. The Company continues to collect the majority of the fees for custodial services to the IRAs for record keeping activities and has contracted with another entity to act as custodian to these accounts.
CORPORATE INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES. In addition to mutual fund activity, the Company attempts to maximize its cash position by using a diversified venture capital approach to investing. Management invests in early-stage or start-up businesses seeking initial financing and more mature businesses in need of capital for expansion, acquisitions, management buyouts, or recapitalization.
EMPLOYEES
As of June 30, 2001, U.S. Global and its subsidiaries employed 66 full-time employees and 4 part-time employees; as of June 30, 2000, it employed 78 full-time employees and 4 part-time employees. The Company considers its relationship with its employees to be excellent.
COMPETITION
The mutual fund industry is highly competitive. Recent reports show there are approximately 8,000 domestically registered open-end investment companies of varying sizes and investment policies whose shares are being offered to the public worldwide. Generally, there are two types of mutual funds: "load" and "no-load." In addition, there are both load and no-load funds that have adopted 12b-1 plans authorizing the payment of distribution costs of the funds out of fund assets, such as USGAF. Load funds are typically sold through or sponsored by brokerage firms, and a sales commission is charged on the amount of the investment. No-load funds, such as the USGIF and USGAF funds, however, may be purchased directly from the particular mutual fund organization or through a distributor, and no sales commissions are charged.
In addition to competition from other mutual fund managers and investment advisers, the Company and the mutual fund industry are in competition with various investment alternatives offered by insurance companies, banks, securities dealers, and other financial institutions. Many of these institutions are able to engage in more liberal advertising than mutual funds and may offer accounts at competitive interest rates, which are insured by federally chartered corporations such as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Amendments to, and regulatory pronouncements related to, the Glass-Stegall Act, the statute that has prohibited banks from engaging in various activities, are enabling banks to compete with the Company in a variety of areas.
A number of mutual fund groups are significantly larger than the funds managed by U.S. Global, offer a greater variety of investment objectives, and have more experience and greater resources to promote the sale of investments therein. However, the Company believes it has the resources, products, and personnel to compete with these other mutual funds. Competition for sales of fund shares is influenced
by various factors, including investment objectives and performance, advertising and sales promotional efforts, distribution channels, and the types and quality of services offered to fund shareholders.
Success in the investment advisory and mutual fund share distribution businesses is substantially dependent on each fund's investment performance, the quality of services provided to shareholders, and the Company's efforts to market fund performance effectively. Sales of fund shares generate management fees (which are based on assets of the funds) and transfer agent fees (which are based on the number of fund accounts).
SUPERVISION AND REGULATION
The Company, USSI, USGB, and the investment companies it manages and administers operate under certain laws, including federal and state securities laws, governing their organization, registration, operation, legal, financial, and tax status. Among the penalties for violation of the laws and regulations applicable to the Company and its subsidiaries are fines, imprisonment, injunctions, revocation of registration, and certain additional administrative sanctions. Any determination that the Company or its management has violated applicable laws and regulations could have a material adverse effect on the business of the Company. Moreover, there is no assurance that changes to existing laws, regulations, or rulings promulgated by governmental entities having jurisdiction over the Company and the funds will not have a material adverse effect on its business.
U.S. Global is a registered investment adviser subject to regulation by the SEC pursuant to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (1934 Act). USSI is also subject to regulation by the SEC under the 1934 Act. USGB is subject to regulation by the SEC under the 1934 Act and regulation by the NASD, a self-regulatory organization composed of other registered broker/dealers. U.S. Global, USSI, and USGB are required to keep and maintain certain reports and records, which must be made available to the SEC upon request. Moreover, the funds managed by the Company are subject to regulation and periodic reporting under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and, with respect to their continuous public offering of shares, the registration provisions of the Securities Act of 1933.
RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE FUNDS
The businesses of the Company are, to a very significant degree, dependent on their associations and contractual relationships with the Funds. In the event the advisory or transfer agent services agreements with USGIF or USGAF are canceled or not renewed pursuant to the terms thereof, the Company would be substantially adversely affected. U.S. Global, USSI, and USGB consider their relationships with the Funds to be good, and they have no reason to believe that their management and service contracts will not be renewed in the future; however, there is no assurance that the Trusts will choose to continue their relationships with the Company, USSI, or USGB.
ITEM 2.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company presently occupies an office building as its headquarters in San Antonio, Texas. The office building is approximately 46,000 square feet on approximately 2.5 acres of land. This building is currently subject to a term loan for $1,082,841.
ITEM 3.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There are no material legal proceedings in which the Company is involved. There are no material legal proceedings to which any director, officer or affiliate of the Company or any associate of any such director or officer is a party or has a material interest, adverse to the Company or any of its subsidiaries.
ITEM 4.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during fiscal year 2001.
PART II OF ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
ITEM 5.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMPANY'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS
MARKET INFORMATION
The Company has three classes of common equity: class A, class B and class C common stock, par value $0.05 per share.
There is no established public trading market for the Company's class B and class C common stock.
The Company's class A common stock is traded over-the-counter and is quoted daily under Nasdaq's Small Cap Issues. Trades are reported under the symbol "GROW."
The following table sets forth the range of high and low sales prices from Nasdaq for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2001 and 2000. The quotations represent prices between dealers and do not include any retail markup, markdown, or commission.
SALES PRICE ------------------------------------- 2001 2000 ----------------- ----------------- HIGH ($) LOW ($) HIGH ($) LOW ($) ----- ----- ----- ----- First quarter (9/30) 1.750 1.500 1.750 1.000 Second quarter (12/31) 1.500 0.938 1.625 1.250 Third quarter (3/31) 1.375 0.875 2.500 1.375 Fourth quarter (6/30) 1.210 1.000 1.813 1.438
HOLDERS
On September 20, 2001, there were 271 holders of record of class A common stock, no holders of record of class B common stock, and 71 holders of record of class C common stock.
Many of the class A common shares are held of record by nominees, and management believes that as of September 20, 2001, there were approximately 1,000 beneficial owners of the Company's class A common stock.
DIVIDENDS
The Company has not paid cash dividends on its class C common stock during the last seventeen fiscal years and has never paid cash dividends on its class A common stock. Payment of cash dividends is within the discretion of the Company's board of directors and is dependent on earnings, operations, capital requirements, general financial condition of the Company, and general business conditions.
Holders of the outstanding shares of the Company's class A common stock are entitled to receive, when and as declared by the Company's board of directors, a noncumulative cash dividend equal in the aggregate to 5% of the Company's net after-tax earnings for its prior fiscal year. After such dividend has been paid, the holders of the outstanding shares of class B common stock are entitled to receive, when and as declared by the Company's board of directors, cash dividends per share equal to the cash dividends per share paid to the holders of the class A common stock. Holders of the outstanding shares of class C common stock are entitled to receive when and as declared by the Company's board of directors, cash dividends per share equal to the cash dividends per share paid to the holders of the class A and class B common stock. Thereafter, if the board of directors determines to pay additional cash dividends, such dividends will be paid simultaneously on a prorated basis to holders of class A, B, and C common stock. The holders of the class A common stock are protected in certain instances against dilution of the dividend amount payable to such holders.
ITEM 6.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected financial data is qualified by reference to, and should be read in conjunction with, the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, contained in this Form 10-K. The selected financial data as of June 30, 1997, and the year then ended are derived from the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements, which were audited by other auditors. The selected financial data as of June 30, 1998, through June 30, 2001, and the years then ended is derived from the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements, which were audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent accountants.
ITEM 7.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
BUSINESS SEGMENTS
U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (Company or U.S. Global), with principal operations located in San Antonio, Texas, manages two business segments: (1) the Company offers a broad range of investment management products and services to meet the needs of individual and institutional investors, and (2) the Company invests for its own account in an effort to add growth and value to its cash position.
The Company generates substantially all its operating revenues from the investment management of products and services for the U.S. Global Investors Funds (USGIF) and U.S. Global Accolade Funds (USGAF). Notwithstanding the fact that the Company generates the majority of its revenues from this segment, the Company holds a significant amount of its total assets in investments. As of June 30, 2001, the Company held approximately $1.9 million in investments, comprising 23% of its total assets. The following is a brief discussion of the Company's two business segments.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
As noted above, the Company generates substantially all of its revenues from managing and servicing USGIF and USGAF. These revenues are largely dependent on the total value and composition of assets under its management. Fluctuations in the markets and investor sentiment directly impact the funds' asset levels, thereby affecting income and results of operations. During fiscal year 2001, total average assets under management decreased 8.6% to $1.3 billion primarily because of depreciation of the equity markets and shareholder withdrawals from the Bonnel Growth Fund.
INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES
Management believes it can more effectively manage the Company's cash position by broadening the types of investments used in cash management. Management attempts to maximize the Company's cash position by using a diversified venture capital approach to investing. Strategically, management invests in early-stage or start-up businesses seeking initial financing and more mature businesses in need of capital for expansion, acquisitions, management buyouts, or recapitalization.
As of June 30, 2001 and 2000, the Company held approximately $1.9 and $2.6 million, respectively, in investments other than USGIF money market mutual fund shares. In fiscal year 2000, the Company received $701,000 in trading and available-for-sale securities in liquidation of its investment in the U.S. Global Strategies Fund Limited (Guernsey Fund), an offshore fund managed by the Company. Investment income from the Company's investments includes realized gains and losses, unrealized gains and losses on trading securities, and dividend and interest income. This source of revenue does not remain at a consistent level and is dependent on market fluctuations, the Company's ability to participate in investment opportunities, and timing of transactions. For fiscal years 2001, 2000, and 1999, the Company had net realized gains of approximately $383,000, $550,000, and $238,000, respectively. The Company expects that gains or losses will continue to fluctuate in the future as
fluctuations in the market value of the Company's investments will affect the amounts of such gains or losses.
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following is a discussion of the consolidated results of operations of the Company and a more detailed discussion of the Company's revenues and expenses.
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2001, COMPARED WITH YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2000
The Company posted a net after-tax loss of $795,000 ($0.11 loss per share) for the year ended June 30, 2001, compared with net after-tax income of $496,000 ($0.07 income per share) for the year ended June 30, 2000. The decrease in net income for 2001 was principally due to declines in net advisory fees, transfer agent fees, and investment income. These decreases were partially offset by reductions in general and administrative expenses.
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2000, COMPARED WITH YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
The Company posted net after-tax income of $496,000 ($0.07 income per share) for the year ended June 30, 2000, compared with a net after-tax loss of $1.9 million ($0.28 loss per share) for the year ended June 30, 1999. The increase in net income for 2000 was principally due to an increase in net advisory fees. These increases were partially offset by decreases in transfer agent fees. Additionally, an equity interest in the net losses of the Guernsey Fund of $743,041 for the year ended June 30, 1999, had reversed into a gain of $51,739 at the time of the Guernsey Fund's liquidation in September 1999, which was recognized in fiscal year 2000.
REVENUES
INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES. Investment advisory fees, the largest component of the Company's revenues, are calculated as a percentage ranging from 0.375% to 1.25% of average net assets and are paid monthly. The Company has agreed to waive its fee revenues and/or pay expenses for certain USGIF funds for purposes of enhancing the funds' competitive market positions. The aggregate amount of fees waived and expenses born by the Company totaled $2,039,360, $2,125,773, and $3,052,054 in 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively. The Company expects to continue to waive fees and/or pay for fund expenses if market and economic conditions warrant. However, subject to the Company's commitment to certain funds with respect to fee waivers and expense limitations, the Company may reduce the amount of fund expenses it is bearing.
Net investment advisory fees are also affected by changes in assets under management, including market appreciation or depreciation, the addition of new client accounts or client contributions of additional assets to existing accounts, withdrawals of assets from and termination of client accounts, exchanges of assets between accounts or products with different fee structures, and the amount of fees voluntarily reimbursed.
The decrease in net advisory fees in fiscal year 2001 of approximately $1.0 million, or 15.5%, over fiscal year 2000 was largely due to market declines in the Company's equity funds, particularly in the Bonnel Growth Fund, World Gold Fund, and All American Equity Fund, and shareholder withdrawals from the Bonnel Growth Fund.
The increase in net advisory fees in fiscal year 2000 of approximately $1.3 million, or 24.5%, over fiscal year 1999 was largely due to market appreciation and shareholder purchases in the Bonnel Growth Fund. In addition, net advisory fees of the U.S. Government Securities Savings Fund increased 83.4% over fiscal year 1999 because the Company waived $839,000 less in fees than in fiscal year 1999.
TRANSFER AGENT FEES. United Shareholder Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, provides transfer agency, lockbox, and printing services for Company clients. The Company receives, as compensation for services rendered as transfer agent, an annual fee per account and is reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses associated with processing shareholder information. Transfer agent fees are therefore affected by the number of client accounts.
The decrease in fees in fiscal year 2001, as compared with fiscal year 2000, is a result of a decrease in client accounts from 107,450 to 97,932. The fee decrease in fiscal year 2000, as compared with fiscal year 1999, is a result of a decrease in client accounts from 116,831 to 107,450. Management believes investors are shifting from direct investment in the funds to mutual fund supermarkets offered by broker/dealers such as Charles Schwab and Fidelity.
CUSTODIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES. Security Trust & Financial Company (STFC), a wholly owned state chartered trust company, provided custodial and/or trustee services for IRAs and other retirement plans administered by the Company. The custodial fees were previously paid to STFC at calendar year end upon separate invoice to the customer, not the funds. Effective January 1, 2000, U.S. Global Administrators, Inc. (USGA), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, began providing qualified plan administration and record keeping services for existing 401(k) clients, which services were previously offered by STFC. The administrative fees were paid to USGA on a quarterly basis by its clients. USGA ceased revenue-generating operations on May 31, 2001. STFC continued to collect its custodial fees through May 31, 2001, at which time a majority of these fees transferred to USGI. Both companies will be liquidated subsequent to fiscal year end.
Custodial and administrative fees decreased approximately $180,000, or 37.6%, in fiscal year 2001. This decrease was primarily due to the dissolution of USGA's 401(k) operations. The custodial and administrative fee increase of approximately $20,000, or 4.3%, in fiscal year 2000 over fiscal year 1999 was due primarily to growth in the retirement plans under administration.
MAILING SERVICES. A&B Mailers, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, provides mail-handling services to various entities. One of A&B Mailers' primary customers is the Company in connection with its efforts to promote the funds. Each service is priced separately.
Mailing service fees decreased approximately $66,000, or 17.9%, in fiscal year 2001. This decline was due primarily to reduced mailing activities for USGIF and USGAF as well as outside clients. There was an increase in mailing service fees of approximately $75,000, or 25.6%, in fiscal year 2000 from fiscal year 1999. This increase was related to increased mailings for USGIF and USGAF.
EXPENSES
EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. Employee compensation and benefits decreased in fiscal year 2001 over fiscal year 2000 by approximately $66,000, or 1.4%, due to staff reductions implemented during the third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2001 in response to market downturns and decreased shareholder activity. Employee compensation and benefits decreased in fiscal year 2000 over fiscal year 1999 by approximately $358,000, or 7.0%, due to the reduction of personnel resulting from the introduction of new technology and improved processes. The Company expects that employee compensation expenses for fiscal year 2002 will continue to decline as the staff reductions in fiscal year 2001 were not fully effective until the end of the fiscal year.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE. General and administrative expenses decreased by approximately $221,000, or 4.9%, in fiscal year 2001 over fiscal year 2000 largely due to (1) a decrease in sub-advisory fees paid for management of the Bonnel Growth Fund, and (2) a decrease in travel and training expenses incurred on behalf of company personnel. These decreases were offset by increased professional fees and leasing costs associated with equipment and computers. General and administrative expenses increased by approximately $464,000, or 11.4%, in fiscal year 2000 over fiscal year 1999 largely due to (1) an increase in sub-advisory fees paid for management of the Bonnel Growth Fund and additional fees paid to mutual fund supermarkets due to the asset growth of the fund, and (2) an increase in education and training expenses for company personnel.
MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION. Fiscal year 2001 marketing and distribution expenses decreased by approximately $384,000, or 55.3%, over fiscal year 2000. The net decrease was due to an overall reduction of marketing expenditures as well as an increased percentage of marketing costs that were reimbursed by 12b-1 plans adopted by the funds. Fiscal year 2000 marketing and distribution expenses decreased by approximately $165,000, or 19.2%, over fiscal year 1999. The net decrease was due to an increase in the percentage of marketing costs reimbursed by the 12b-1 plans, which offset an overall increase in marketing expenditures. The Company expects that marketing and distribution expenses for fiscal year 2002 will approximate fiscal year 2001 levels.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION. Depreciation expenses decreased by approximately $169,000, or 42.8%, in fiscal year 2001 from fiscal year 2000 due to the Company's decision to lease its computer equipment. As such, fully depreciated assets were replaced by operating leases. Depreciation expenses decreased by approximately $98,000, or 19.7%, in fiscal year 2000 from fiscal year 1999 due to certain assets becoming fully depreciated.
INTEREST AND FINANCE. Interest and finance charges are incurred primarily from a note payable on the Company's building. The decrease in interest expense of $3,000, or 2.7%, in fiscal year 2001 from fiscal year 2000 and the decrease of $14,000, or 11.3%, in fiscal year 2000 from fiscal year 1999 were due to the continued amortization of the note payable.
INCOME TAXES
Provisions for income taxes include deferred taxes for temporary differences in the bases of assets and liabilities for financial and tax purposes resulting from the use of the liability method of accounting for income taxes. For federal income tax purposes at June 30, 2001, the Company has net operating losses (NOLs) of approximately $2.1 million, which will expire between fiscal 2005 and 2011, charitable contribution carryovers of approximately $230,000 expiring between fiscal 2002 and 2006, and alternative minimum tax credits of $139,729 with indefinite expirations. Certain changes in the Company's ownership may result in a limitation on the amount of NOLs that could be utilized under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. If certain changes in the Company's ownership occur subsequent to June 30, 2001, there could be an annual limitation on the amount of NOLs that could be utilized.
A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax amount will not be realized. As such, management has included a valuation allowance of approximately $547,000 and $293,000 at June 30, 2001, and June 30, 2000, respectively, providing for the utilization of NOLs, charitable contributions, and investment tax credits against future taxable income.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At year end, the Company had net working capital (current assets minus current liabilities) of approximately $3.2 million and a current ratio of 4.1 to 1. With approximately $1.3 million in cash and cash equivalents and almost $1.9 million in marketable securities, the Company has adequate liquidity to meet its current debt obligations. Total shareholders' equity was approximately $5.7 million, with cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities comprising 40.3% of total assets. With the exception of operating expenses, the Company's only material commitment is the mortgage on its corporate headquarters. The Company also has access to a $1 million credit facility, which can be utilized for working capital purposes. The Company's available working capital and potential cash flow are expected to be sufficient to cover current expenses, including debt service.
The investment advisory and related contracts between the Company and USGIF and USGAF will expire on February 28, 2002, and May 31, 2002, respectively. Management anticipates the trustees of both USGIF and USGAF will renew the contracts.
Management believes current cash reserves, financing obtained and/or available, and potential cash flow from operations will be sufficient to meet foreseeable cash needs or capital necessary for the above-mentioned activities and allow the Company to take advantage of investment opportunities whenever available.
MARKET RISK DISCLOSURES
The Company's balance sheet includes assets whose fair value is subject to market risks. Due to the Company's investments in equity securities, equity price fluctuations represent a market risk factor affecting the Company's consolidated financial position. The carrying values of investments subject to equity price risks are based on quoted market prices or, if not actively traded, management's estimate of fair value as of the balance sheet date. Market prices fluctuate, and the amount realized in the subsequent sale of an investment may differ significantly from the reported market value. The Company's investment activities are reviewed and monitored by Company compliance personnel, and various reports are provided to investment advisory clients.
The table below summarizes the Company's equity price risks as of June 30, 2001, and shows the effects of a hypothetical 25% increase and a 25% decrease in market prices.
The selected hypothetical change does not reflect what could be considered best- or worst-case scenarios. Results could be much worse due to both the nature of equity markets and the concentration of the Company's investment portfolio.
ITEM 8.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of U. S. Global Investors, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of U.S. Global Investors, Inc. and Subsidiaries (Company) as of June 30, 2001 and 2000, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2001. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of U.S. Global Investors, Inc. and Subsidiaries at June 30, 2001 and 2000, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2001, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Ernst & Young LLP Dallas, Texas September 27, 2001
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION. U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (Company or U.S. Global) serves as investment adviser, investment manager, and transfer agent to U.S. Global Investors Funds (USGIF) and U.S. Global Accolade Funds (USGAF), both Massachusetts business trusts that are no-load, open end investment companies offering shares in numerous mutual funds to the investing public. The Company has served as investment adviser and manager since the inception of USGIF and USGAF and assumed the transfer agency function of USGIF in November 1984, and of USGAF in October 1994, the commencement of operations. For these services, the Company receives fees from USGIF and USGAF.
U.S. Global has formed the following companies to provide supplementary services to USGIF and USGAF: United Shareholder Services, Inc. (USSI), A&B Mailers, Inc. (A&B), U.S. Global Brokerage, Inc. (USGB), U.S. Global Administrators, Inc. (USGA), and Security Trust & Financial Company (STFC). USGA and STFC will be liquidated subsequent to fiscal year end.
The Company has formed a limited liability company, which was incorporated in Guernsey on August 20, 1993. This company, U.S. Global Investors (Guernsey) Limited (USGG), is utilized in conducting the Company's cash management activities.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries: USSI, STFC, A&B, USGG, USGB, and USGA.
All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes.
ACCOUNTING FOR EQUITY INVESTMENTS. Before the liquidation of the U.S. Global Strategies Fund (Guernsey Fund) in fiscal year 2000, the Company accounted for its investment in the Guernsey Fund under the equity method.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS. Cash consists of cash on hand and cash equivalents with original maturities of three months or less.
SECURITY INVESTMENTS. The Company accounts for its investments in securities in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" (SFAS 115).
In accordance with SFAS 115, the Company classifies its investments in equity and debt securities based on intent. Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each reporting period date. Securities that are purchased and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term are classified as trading securities and reported at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on these securities are included in earnings. Investments classified neither as trading securities nor as held-to-maturity securities are classified as available-for-sale securities and reported at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on these available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings, are reported, net of tax, as a separate component of shareholders' equity, and are recorded in earnings on the date of sale.
The Company values its investments using third-party quoted prices. For securities that have no quoted price or for which the Company owns a significant portion of shares relative to trading volume, management estimates the fair value of these securities.
Realized gains (losses) from security transactions are calculated on the first-in/first-out cost basis and are recorded in earnings on the date of sale. For those securities with declines in value that are deemed permanent, the cost basis of the securities is reduced accordingly, and the resulting loss is realized in earnings.
FIXED ASSETS. Fixed assets are recorded at cost. Depreciation for fixed assets is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each asset as follows: building improvements, furniture, and equipment are depreciated over 3 years, and the building is depreciated over 31.5 years.
INCOME TAXES. Provisions for income taxes include deferred taxes for temporary differences in the bases of assets and liabilities for financial and tax purposes, resulting from the use of the liability method of accounting for income taxes. The liability method requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance in cases where it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
REVENUE RECOGNITION. Investment advisory fees, transfer agent fees, custodian fees, and all other fees earned by the Company are recorded as income during the period in which services are performed.
ADVERTISING. The Company expenses advertising and sales promotion costs as they are incurred. Total advertising and sales promotion expenditures were approximately $264,000, $575,000, and $741,000 in 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS. Transactions between the Company and foreign entities are converted to U.S. dollars using the exchange rate on the date of the transactions. Security investments valued in foreign currencies are translated to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate as of the reporting date. Realized foreign currency gain (loss) is included as a component of investment income.
USE OF ESTIMATES. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
NOTE 2. INVESTMENTS
The following table summarizes investment activity over the last three fiscal years:
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, ----------------------------------- 2001 2000 1999 --------- --------- --------- Realized gains on sale of securities $ 383,379 $550,000 $238,394 Trading securities, at cost 1,951,963 1,832,282 1,197,233 Trading securities, at fair value 1,163,693 1,424,120 884,837 Net change in unrealized losses on trading securities (included in earnings) (379,861) 95,974 41,251 Available-for-sale securities, at cost 849,966 1,237,483 484,382 Available-for-sale securities, at fair value 694,870 1,159,042 370,840 Unrealized loss recorded in shareholders' equity (net of 102,364 51,771 74,938 tax) Unrealized gains on available-for- sale securities reclassified as trading securities during fiscal year -- -- 344,394
NOTE 3. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, TRANSFER AGENT, AND OTHER FEES
The Company serves as investment adviser to USGIF and USGAF and receives a fee based on a specified percentage of net assets under management. The Company also serves as transfer agent to USGIF and USGAF and receives a fee based on the number of shareholder accounts serviced. The Company also provides in-house legal services to USGIF and USGAF. The Company also receives exchange, maintenance, closing, and small account fees directly from USGIF and USGAF shareholders. Fees for providing services to USGIF and USGAF continue to be the Company's primary revenue source.
The Company receives additional revenue from several sources including: custodian revenues, revenues from miscellaneous transfer agency activities including lockbox, and printing functions, A&B mailroom operations, as well as gains on marketable securities transactions.
The Company has voluntarily waived or reduced its advisory fees and/or has agreed to pay expenses on several funds within USGIF through June 30, 2002, or such later date as the Company determines. The aggregate amount of fees waived and expenses borne by the Company were $2,039,360, $2,125,773, and $3,052,054 in 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively.
The investment advisory contract and related contracts between the Company and USGIF expire in February 2002, and the contracts between the Company and USGAF expire in May 2002. Management anticipates the trustees of both USGIF and USGAF will renew the contracts.
NOTE 4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment are composed of the following:
JUNE 30, ------------------------ 2001 2000 ----------- ----------- Building and land $2,203,757 $2,203,757 Furniture, equipment, and other 2,122,642 5,600,773 Building improvements 67,856 189,156 ----------- ----------- 4,394,255 7,993,686 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (2,364,356) (5,714,942) ----------- ----------- Net property and equipment $2,029,899 $2,278,744 ========== ===========
The building and land are pledged as collateral for the financing used to acquire the building.
NOTE 5. BORROWINGS
The Company has a note payable to a bank, which is secured by land, an office building, and related improvements. As of June 30, 2001, the balance on the note was $1,082,841. The loan is currently amortizing over a twelve-year period with payments of both principal and interest due monthly based on Bank One Texas Prime. The rate was locked in September 1, 2001, at 6.50%. The current monthly payment is $12,320, and the note matures on January 31, 2006. Under this agreement, the Company must maintain certain financial covenants. The Company was not in compliance with certain debt covenants but received a waiver from the bank through June 30, 2001. The Company projects that it will be in full compliance with its debt covenants for the quarter ended September 30, 2001, and believes that the bank will provide a waiver if the Company falls short of its projections.
The Company has access to a $1 million credit facility with a one-year maturity for working capital purposes. Any use of this credit facility will be secured by the Company's eligible accounts receivable and pledged securities.
Management believes that the Company has adequate cash, cash equivalents, and equity in the underlying asset to retire the obligation if necessary.
Future principal payments to be made over the next five years based on the note payable outstanding at June 30, 2001, are as follows:
FISCAL YEAR AMOUNT ----------- ---------- 2002 $ 69,094 2003 77,236 2004 83,012 2005 89,219 2006 764,280 ---------- Total $1,082,841
NOTE 6. LEASE COMMITMENTS
The Company has operating leases for computers and equipment that expire between fiscal years 2002 and 2006. Total lease expenses were $202,006, $108,925, and $57,859 in fiscal years 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively. Future minimum lease payments required under these leases are as follows:
FISCAL YEAR AMOUNT ----------- --------- 2002 $ 215,872 2003 169,089 2004 36,687 2005 9,036 2006 3,012 --------- Total $ 433,696
NOTE 7. ANNUITY AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
On February 6, 1989, the Company entered into an agreement with Clark Aylsworth (Aylsworth) related to his retirement on December 31, 1988. This agreement provided for the payment to Aylsworth of a monthly annuity of $1,500 for the remainder of his life or his wife's life, if he predeceases her. The Company has recorded an obligation related to this agreement.
On December 30, 1990, the Company entered into a noncompete/noninterference agreement, an executory contract, pursuant to which it pays the Aylsworths $4,500 monthly, such amount to continue for the longer of Aylsworth's or his wife's life. The Company determined that the executory contract should be expensed as payments are made. The Company placed cash in escrow to cover the Company's obligation to the Aylsworths if the Company defaults. The escrowed amount decreases $15,000 annually and amounted to $225,000 at June 30, 2001.
NOTE 8. BENEFIT PLANS
The Company has a contributory profit sharing plan, which includes all qualified employees who have completed one year of employment with the Company as of June 30. The amount of the annual contribution, which may not exceed 15% of earnings before income taxes, is approved by the Company's board of directors. The Company has neither accrued nor paid a contribution for fiscal years 2001, 2000, and 1999.
The Company also has a savings and investment plan qualified under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. In connection with this 401(k) plan, participants can voluntarily contribute up to 15% of their compensation to this plan, and the Company will match 50% of their contribution up to a match of 2% of their compensation. The Company has recorded expenses related to the 401(k) plan of $37,477, $48,743, and $45,143 for fiscal years 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively.
The Company has continued the program pursuant to which it offers employees, including its executive officers, an opportunity to participate in savings programs using managed investment companies, which essentially all such employees accepted. Limited employee contributions to an Individual Retirement Account are matched by the Company. Similarly, certain employees may contribute monthly to the Tax Free Fund, and the Company will match these contributions on a limited basis. A similar savings plan utilizing UGMA accounts is offered to employees to save for their children's education. The Company match, reflected in base salary expense, aggregated in all programs to $67,485, $53,417, and $57,317 in fiscal years 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively.
Additionally, the Company self-funds its employee health care plan. The Company has obtained reinsurance with both a specific and an aggregate stop-loss in the event of catastrophic claims. The Company has accrued an amount representing the Company's estimate of claims incurred but not paid at June 30, 2001.
NOTE 9. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
In March 1985, the board of directors adopted an Incentive Stock Option Plan (1985 Plan), amended in November 1989 and December 1991, which provides for the granting of options to purchase 200,000 shares of the Company's class A common stock, at or above fair market value, to certain executives and key salaried employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. Options under the 1985 Plan may be granted for a term of up to five years in the case of employees who own in excess of 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of the Company's stock and up to ten years for other employees. Options issued under the 1985 Plan vest six months from the grant date or 20% on the first, second, third, fourth and fifth anniversaries of the grant date. Since adoption of the 1985 plan, options have been granted at prices ranging from $1.50 to $4.50 per share, which equaled or exceeded the fair market value at date of grant. As of June 30, 2001, options covering 88,000 shares have been exercised, and options covering 111,000 shares have expired. The 1985 plan expired December 31, 1994; consequently, there will be no further option grants under the 1985 plan.
In November 1989, the board of directors adopted the 1989 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (1989 Plan), amended in December 1991, which provides for the granting of options to purchase 800,000 shares of the Company's class A common stock to directors, officers, and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. Since adoption of the 1989 Plan, options have been granted at prices ranging from $1.50 to $5.69 per share, which equaled or exceeded the fair market value at date of grant. During fiscal year 2000, options covering 22,000 shares were granted at an exercise price of $1.50 per share. Options issued under the 1989 Plan vest six months from the grant date or 20% on the first, second, third, fourth and fifth anniversaries of the grant date. As of June 30, 2001, options covering 393,000 shares have been exercised under this plan, and options covering 273,400 shares have expired.
In April 1997, the board of directors adopted the 1997 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (1997 Plan), which provides for the granting of stock appreciation rights (SARs) and/or options to purchase 200,000 shares of the Company's class A common stock to directors, officers, and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. During fiscal year 1999, options covering 20,000 shares were granted at an exercise price of $1.56 per share. During fiscal year 2000, options covering 72,000 shares were granted at an exercise price of $1.50 per share. As of June 30, 2001, options covering 6,000 shares have been exercised under this plan, and options covering 106,500 shares have expired.
During fiscal year 1999, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the issuance of 1,000,000 shares of class C common stock to Frank Holmes in exchange for services and cancellation of the option to purchase 400,000 shares of class C common stock held by Mr. Holmes and the cancellation of warrants to purchase 586,122 shares of class C common stock held by Mr. Holmes and F.E. Holmes Organization, Inc. The 1,000,000 shares vest over a ten-year period beginning July 1, 1998, and will vest fully on June 30, 2008, or in the event of Mr. Holmes' death, and were valued at $.50 per share for compensation purposes. The agreement was executed on August 10, 1999.
On a per share basis, the holders of the class C common stock and the nonvoting class A common stock participate equally in dividends as declared by the Company's board of directors, with the exception that any dividends declared must first be paid to the holders of the class A stock to the extent of 5% of the Company's after-tax prior year net earnings.
The holders of the class A stock have a liquidation preference equal to the par value of $.05 per share. Stock option transactions under the various stock option plans are summarized below:
WEIGHTED AVERAGE EXERCISE SHARES PRICE ($) ---------- -------- OUTSTANDING JUNE 30, 1998 971,600 2.41 Granted 20,000 1.56 Canceled 38,800 2.48 Exercised -- -- ----------
WEIGHTED AVERAGE EXERCISE SHARES PRICE ($) ---------- -------- OUTSTANDING JUNE 30, 1999 952,800 2.40 Granted 94,000 1.50 Canceled 666,000 2.40 Exercised -- -- ----------
OUTSTANDING JUNE 30, 2000 380,800 2.16 Granted -- -- Canceled 39,000 1.58 Exercised -- -- ---------- OUTSTANDING JUNE 30, 2001 341,800 2.23 ==========
As of June 30, 2001, 2000, and 1999, exercisable stock options totaled 293,000, 295,700, and 948,020 shares and had weighted average exercise prices of $2.35, $2.35, and $2.39 per share, respectively.
The Company applies Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" and related interpretations in accounting for its stock option plans as allowed under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" (SFAS 123). Accordingly, the Company has not recognized compensation expense for its stock options granted subsequent to December 15, 1994, the effective date of the Statement. Had compensation expense for the Company's stock options granted after issuance of SFAS 123 been determined based on the fair value at the grant dates consistent with the methodology of SFAS 123, such compensation expense, net of tax benefit, would have been $7,670, $1,227, and $13,121 in fiscal years 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively, and the pro forma net income and income per share would have been as follows: granted subsequent to December 15, 1994, the effective date of the Statement. Had compensation expense for the Company's stock options granted after issuance of SFAS 123 been determined based on the fair value at the grant dates consistent with the methodology of SFAS 123, such compensation expense, net of tax benefit, would have been $7,670, $1,227, and $13,121 in fiscal years 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively, and the pro forma net income and income per share would have been as follows:
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, -------------------------------------- 2001 2000 1999 ---------- -------- ----------- Pro forma net income (loss) $(802,349) $494,531 $(1,865,927) Pro forma income (loss) per share - basic and diluted $(0.11) $0.07 $(0.28)
The weighted average fair value of options granted during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2000 and 1999, was $0.81 and $0.85, respectively. Because SFAS 123 is applicable only to options granted in fiscal years beginning subsequently to December 15, 1994, its pro forma effect was not fully reflected until fiscal 2001 due to vesting requirements. For purposes of pro forma disclosure, the estimated fair value of the options is amortized to expense over the options' vesting period. The fair value of these options was estimated at the date of the grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, ------------------------------------------- 2001 2000 1999 ------------- ------------- ------------- Expected volatility 0.42 - 0.55 0.42 - 0.55 0.42 - 0.55 Expected dividend yield -- -- -- Expected life (term) 8 years 8 years 8 years Risk-free interest rate 5.07% - 6.16% 4.41% - 6.16% 4.41% - 5.53%
Class A common stock options outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2001, were as follows:
During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2001, and June 30, 2000, the Company purchased 71,346 and 25,375 shares of its class A common stock at an average price of $1.14 and $1.73 per share, respectively.
NOTE 10. INCOME TAXES
The reconciliation of income tax computed at the U.S. federal statutory rates to income tax expense is:
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, ------------------------------------- 2001 2000 1999 ----------- ---------- --------- Tax expense (benefit) at statutory rate $ (257,889) $ 159,539 $ (563,373) Nondeductible membership dues 18,758 11,379 12,238 Nondeductible meals and entertainment 10,788 27,813 35,194 Change in valuation allowance 253,966 (258,095) 886,891 Other 10,558 32,838 (187,621) ----------- ---------- --------- $ 36,181 $ (26,526) $183,329 =========== ========== ========
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The Company's deferred total assets and liabilities are as follows:
For federal income tax purposes at June 30, 2001, the Company has NOLs of approximately $2.1 million, which will begin expiring between fiscal 2005 and 2011, charitable contribution carryovers of approximately $230,000 expiring between 2002 and 2006, and alternative minimum tax credits of $139,729 with indefinite expirations. If certain changes in the Company's ownership should occur, there could be an annual limitation on the amount of NOLs that could be utilized.
A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax amount will not be realized. Management included a valuation allowance of $546,533 and $292,567 at June 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively, providing for the utilization of NOLs, charitable contributions, and investment tax credits against future taxable income.
NOTE 11. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation for basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS):
The diluted EPS calculation excludes the effect of stock options when their exercise prices exceed the average market price for the period. For the years ended June 30, 2001, 2000, and 1999, options for 341,800, 296,800, and 910,800 shares, respectively, were excluded from diluted EPS. Additionally, for the year ended June 30, 1999, there were 586,122 warrants outstanding which had no dilutive effect and were excluded from diluted EPS.
NOTE 12. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
The Company has disclosed the components of comprehensive income in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
NOTE 13. FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY BUSINESS SEGMENT
The Company operates principally in two business segments: providing mutual fund investment management services to its clients and investing for its own account in an effort to add growth and value to its cash position. The following details total revenues and income (loss) by business segment:
NOTE 14. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In addition to the Company's receivable from USGIF and USGAF relating to investment management, transfer agent, and other fees, the Company had $1,303,789 and $1,280,768 invested in USGIF money market mutual funds at June 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Receivables from mutual funds represent
amounts due the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries for investment advisory fees, transfer agent fees, and out-of-pocket expenses, net of amounts payable to the mutual funds.
Frank Holmes, a director and CEO of the Company, has served as a director of Franc-Or Resources beginning in June 2000, Broadband Collaborative Solutions in May 2000, and Consolidated Fortress Resources in November 2000. The Company owns positions in Franc-Or Resources, Broadband Collaborative Solutions, and Consolidated Fortress Resources with estimated fair market values of $352,060, $232,944, and $81,547, respectively.
NOTE 15. CONTINGENCIES
In fiscal year 2001, the Company paid $182,115 for losses from shareholder activity incurred by USGIF in previous years. Management consulted with its insurance carrier and internal legal counsel and determined that it was probable that this sum could be claimed against the Company's insurance policy. The deductible on this policy is $25,000. This amount has been expensed, but the remainder is in a receivable until final determination from the insurance carrier is received.
The Company has been named as one of several defendants in a civil law suit filed in New York. Management consulted with internal legal counsel and determined that the Company has strong merits for either having the case dismissed or obtaining a favorable ruling. In addition, the Company has filed a claim against its insurance policy, and the carrier has agreed to coverage of this claim. Legal expenses associated with this law suit have been expensed as incurred.
ITEM 9.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Within twenty-four months prior to the date of the Company's most recent financial statement, no Form 8-K recording a change of accountants due to a disagreement on any matter of accounting principles or practices or financial statement disclosure has been filed with the Commission.
PART III OF ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
ITEM 10.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
The directors and executive officers of the Company are as follows:
NAME AGE POSITION -------------------- --- -------------------------------------------- Frank E. Holmes 46 Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since October 27, 1989, and Chief Investment Officer since June 4, 1999. Since October 1989, Mr. Holmes has served and continues to serve in various positions with the Company, its subsidiaries, and the investment companies it sponsors. Mr. Holmes has also served as Director of 71316 Ontario, Inc. since April 1987. Director, President, and Secretary of F.E. Holmes Organization, Inc. since July 1978. Director of USACI since February 1995, Director, and President from February 1995 to June 1997. Mr. Holmes has served as director of Franc-Or Resources Corporation since June 2000 and Consolidated Fortress since November 2000.
Jerold H. Rubinstein 63 Director of the Company since October 1989. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Xtra Music from July 1997 to May 2000. Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of DMX Inc. from May 1986 to July 1997. Chairman of Musicplex, Inc. September 1999 to present.
Roy D. Terracina 55 Director of the Company since December 1994 and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors since May 1997. Owner of Sunshine Ventures, Inc., an investment company, since January 1994.
J. Stephen Penner 60 Director since May 1997. From March 1982 through November 2000 held various positions with LCG Associates. Mr. Penner currently serves as President and CEO of Fiduciary Advisory and Management Co., Inc.
Thomas F. Lydon, Jr. 41 Director of the Company since June 1997. Chairman of the Board and President of Global Trends Investments since April 1996. President, Vice President and Account Manager with Fabian Financial Services, Inc. from April 1984 to March 1996. Member of the Advisory Board for Schwab Institutional from 1989 to 1991 and from 1995 to 1996. Member of the Advisory Board of Rydex Series Trust since January 1999. Fund Relations Chair for SAAFTI since 1994.
Susan B. McGee 42 President of the Company since February 1998, General Counsel since March 1997. Since September 1992, Ms. McGee has served and continues to serve in various positions with the Company, its subsidiaries, and the investment companies it sponsors.
Bobby D. Duncan 44 Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the Company since December 2000. From 1985 through 1999, Mr. Duncan served in various positions with the Company, its subsidiaries, and the investment companies it sponsors. Mr. Duncan served as Chief Financial Officer for Robbins Research International, Inc. from 1999 through 2000.
None of the directors or executive officers of the Company has a family relationship with any of the other directors or executive officers.
The members of the board of directors are elected for one-year terms or until their successors are elected and qualified. The board of directors appoints the executive officers of the Company. The
Company's Compensation Committee consists of Messrs. Holmes, Terracina, and Rubinstein. The Company's Audit Committee consists of Messrs. Penner, Rubinstein, and Terracina. The Stock Option Committee consists of Messrs. Penner, Rubinstein, and Terracina. The Company does not have a Nominating Committee.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE 1934 ACT
Section 16(a) of the 1934 Act requires directors and officers of the Company, and persons who own more than 10% of the Company's class A common stock, to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of the stock. Directors, officers and more than 10% shareholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.
To the Company's knowledge, based solely on a review of the copies of such reports furnished to the Company and written representations that no other reports were required, during the year ended June 30, 2001, all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to its directors, officers, and more than 10% beneficial owners were met.
ITEM 11.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The Company has intentionally omitted columns (h) and (i) as they are not applicable.
Includes amounts identified for 401(k) contributions (calculable through the end of June 30, 2001, fiscal year) and amounts for Company savings plans (calculable through the end of the June 30, 2001, fiscal year).
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
Executive officers, except Mr. Holmes, participate in a team performance pay program based on each employee's annual salary to recognize monthly completion of departmental goals. Additionally, key executive officers are compensated based on individual performance pay arrangements.
PROFIT SHARING PLAN
In June 1983, the Company adopted a profit sharing plan in which all qualified employees who have completed one year of employment with the Company are included. Subject to board action, the Company may contribute up to 15% of its net income before taxes during each fiscal year, limited to 15% of qualifying salaries, to a profit sharing plan, the beneficiaries of which are the eligible employees of the Company. The Company's contribution to the plan is then apportioned to each employee's account in the plan in an amount equal to the percentage of the total basic compensation paid to all eligible employees, which each employee's individual basic compensation represents. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001, the Company did not contribute to the profit sharing plan. There have been no recent material changes to the plan.
401(K) PLAN
The Company adopted a 401(k) plan in October 1990 for the benefit of all employees. The Company will match a certain percentage of a participating employee's pay deferment. The Company contributes to participants' accounts at the same time that the employee's pay deferral is made.
SAVINGS PLANS
The Company has continued the program pursuant to which it offers employees, including its executive officers, an opportunity to participate in savings programs using managed investment companies, which essentially all such employees accepted. Limited employee contributions to an Individual Retirement Account are matched by the Company. Similarly, certain employees may contribute monthly to the Tax Free Fund, and the Company will match these contributions on a limited basis. A similar savings plan utilizing UGMA accounts is offered to employees to save for their children's education.
STOCK OPTION PLANS
In March 1985, the board of directors of the Company adopted an Incentive Stock Option Plan (1985 Plan), giving certain executives and key salaried employees of the Company and its subsidiaries options to purchase shares of the Company's class A common stock. The 1985 Plan was amended on November 7, 1989 and December 6, 1991. In December 1991, it was amended to provide provisions to cause the plan and future grants under the plan to qualify under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (1934 Act) Rule 16b-3. As of June 30, 2001, under this plan, 202,500 options were granted, 88,000 options had been exercised, 111,000 options had expired, and 3,500 options remained outstanding. The 1985 Plan, as amended, terminated on December 31, 1994.
In November 1989 the board of directors adopted the 1989 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (1989 Plan) which provides for the granting of options to purchase shares of the Company's class A common stock to directors, officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. On December 6, 1991, shareholders approved and amended the 1989 Plan to provide provisions to cause the plan and future grants under the plan to qualify under 1934 Act Rule 16b-3. The 1989 Plan is administered by a committee consisting of three outside members of the board of directors. The maximum number of shares of class A common stock initially approved for issuance under the 1989 Plan is 800,000 shares. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001, there were no grants. As of June 30, 2001, under this amended plan, 876,700 options had been granted, 393,000 options had been exercised, 273,400 options had expired, and 210,300 options remained outstanding.
In April 1997, the board of directors adopted the 1997 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (1997 Plan), which shareholders approved on April 25, 1997. It provides for the granting of stock appreciation rights (SARs) and/or options to purchase shares of the Company's class A common stock to directors, officers, and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. The 1997 Plan expressly requires that all grants under the plan qualify under 1934 Act Rule 16b-3. The 1997 Plan is administered by a committee consisting of three outside members of the board of directors. The maximum number of shares of class A common stock initially approved for issuance under the 1997 Plan is 200,000 shares. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001, there were no options granted. As of June 30, 2001, 240,500 options had been granted; 6,000 shares had been exercised; 106,500 options had expired; 128,000 options remained outstanding.
Shares available for stock option grants under the 1989 Plan and the 1997 Plan aggregate to approximately 196,700 and 66,000 shares, respectively, on September 20, 2001.
The following table shows, as to each officer of the Company listed in the cash compensation table, grants of stock options and freestanding stock appreciation rights made during the last fiscal year.
The following table shows, as to each of the officers of the Company listed in the cash compensation table, aggregated option exercises during the last fiscal year and fiscal year-end option values.
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
The Company may grant nonemployee directors options under the Company's 1989 and 1997 Stock Option Plans. Their compensation is subject to a minimum of $3,000 in any quarter paid in advance.
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001, the nonemployee directors each received cash compensation of $12,000. Mr. Terracina was also a director of STFC for which he received cash compensation of $2,700. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses incurred in attending the meetings held by the board of directors.
REPORT ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The board appointed Messrs. Holmes, Terracina, and Rubinstein as members of the Executive Compensation Committee during fiscal year 1997, and they continue to serve on the committee. There are no compensation committee interlocks to report. Mr. Holmes served as an employee and officer of the Company. The board of directors reviews Mr. Holmes' compensation annually to determine an acceptable base compensation, reflecting an amount competitive with industry peers and taking into account the relative cost of living in San Antonio, Texas. The board of directors also reviews Mr. Holmes' performance in managing the Company's securities portfolio with respect to which he is paid a cash bonus, which bonus is paid periodically throughout the year. During fiscal year 1999, Mr. Holmes, in addition to his other duties, became the Company's chief investment officer responsible for supervising management of clients' portfolios. In August 1999, in part to compensate him for these efforts and upon cancellation of Mr. Holmes' warrants and option to acquire 986,122 shares of class C common stock, the board approved the issuance of 1,000,000 shares of class C common stock to Mr. Holmes to be vested over a ten-year period beginning with fiscal year 1998, with an annual compensation value of $50,000. Mr. Holmes will be fully vested on June 30, 2008.
The base pay of the executives is relatively fixed, but the executive has the opportunity to increase his/her compensation by participating directly in retirement and savings programs whereby the Company will contribute amounts relative to the executive's contribution.
The Company has utilized option grants under the 1985 Plan, the 1989 Plan, and the 1997 Plan to induce qualified individuals to join the Company with a base pay consistent with the foregoing, thereby providing the individual with an opportunity to benefit if there is significant Company growth. Similarly, options have been utilized to reward existing employees for long and faithful service and to encourage them to stay with the Company. Messrs. Penner, Rubinstein, and Terracina constitute the Stock Option Committee of the board of directors. This committee acts upon recommendations of the Chief Executive Officer and President.
COMPANY PERFORMANCE PRESENTATION
{Linear graph plotted from data in table below.]
FT GOLD RUSSELL S&P 500 MINES 2000 U.S. TOTAL INDEX (NO TOTAL GLOBAL RETURN DIVIDEND RETURN INVESTORS DATE INDEX REINVEST) INDEX CLASS A --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- 30-Jun-96 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 31-Jul-96 9,558.19 9,896.12 9,126.54 8,260.87 31-Aug-96 9,759.82 10,073.09 9,656.49 8,695.65 30-Sep-96 10,309.15 9,182.57 10,033.83 9,347.83 31-Oct-96 10,593.48 9,311.10 9,879.19 8,260.87 30-Nov-96 11,394.21 9,298.65 10,286.23 8,260.87 31-Dec-96 11,168.44 9,042.29 10,555.82 8,260.87 31-Jan-97 11,866.19 8,421.37 10,766.80 9,565.22 28-Feb-97 11,959.19 9,458.52 10,505.73 8,260.87 31-Mar-97 11,468.01 8,116.91 10,010.00 7,173.91 30-Apr-97 12,152.42 7,282.23 10,037.90 6,086.96 31-May-97 12,892.31 7,784.49 11,154.61 6,304.35 30-Jun-97 13,469.90 6,906.56 11,632.68 6,956.52 31-Jul-97 14,541.67 7,012.23 12,173.96 8,260.87 31-Aug-97 13,727.05 7,001.22 12,452.53 8,478.26 30-Sep-97 14,478.80 7,562.14 13,363.96 7,608.70 31-Oct-97 13,995.28 6,156.77 12,776.89 7,608.70 30-Nov-97 14,643.10 4,847.65 12,694.22 7,826.09 31-Dec-97 14,894.60 5,247.31 12,916.45 6,521.74 31-Jan-98 15,059.38 5,542.89 12,712.58 6,956.52 28-Feb-98 16,145.49 5,340.88 13,652.62 8,260.87 31-Mar-98 16,972.29 5,678.22 14,215.62 9,130.43 30-Apr-98 17,143.08 6,438.42 14,294.31 8,913.04 31-May-98 16,848.35 5,390.62 13,524.47 7,826.09 30-Jun-98 17,532.75 4,928.17 13,552.91 6,956.52 31-Jul-98 17,346.06 4,465.88 12,455.73 5,652.17 31-Aug-98 14,838.21 3,478.87 10,037.12 5,000.00 30-Sep-98 15,788.75 5,459.09 10,822.59 5,434.78 31-Oct-98 17,073.01 5,519.49 11,264.01 4,565.22 30-Nov-98 18,107.80 5,231.99 11,854.13 5,434.78 31-Dec-98 19,151.27 4,633.78 12,587.63 5,434.78 31-Jan-99 19,952.11 4,622.18 12,754.93 5,652.17 28-Feb-99 19,332.05 4,321.09 11,721.83 7,173.91 31-Mar-99 20,105.46 4,309.04 11,904.84 5,217.39 30-Apr-99 20,884.05 5,047.83 12,971.62 4,782.61 31-May-99 20,390.87 4,107.32 13,161.11 5,000.00 30-Jun-99 21,522.51 4,388.63 13,756.23 4,347.83 31-Jul-99 20,850.50 4,188.10 13,378.81 4,782.61 31-Aug-99 20,747.36 4,452.89 12,883.63 5,000.00 30-Sep-99 20,178.60 5,599.72 12,886.45 5,217.39 31-Oct-99 21,455.54 4,857.86 12,938.64 5,652.17 30-Nov-99 21,891.66 4,641.57 13,711.22 5,217.39 31-Dec-99 23,180.99 4,603.04 15,263.33 5,217.39 31-Jan-00 22,016.32 4,062.10 15,018.21 5,652.17 29-Feb-00 21,599.56 4,190.33 17,498.24 7,608.70 31-Mar-00 23,712.51 3,876.10 16,344.57 5,652.17 30-Apr-00 22,999.22 3,750.25 15,361.01 5,217.39 31-May-00 22,527.33 3,863.51 14,465.75 5,869.57 30-Jun-00 23,082.70 4,003.89 15,726.79 6,086.96 31-Jul-00 22,721.82 3,613.25 15,220.83 5,869.57 31-Aug-00 24,133.17 3,658.42 16,382.16 5,434.78 30-Sep-00 22,859.10 3,463.99 15,900.65 5,217.39 31-Oct-00 22,762.46 2,936.84 15,190.90 4,891.48 30-Nov-00 20,967.88 3,097.65 13,631.52 3,913.04 31-Dec-00 21,070.51 3,389.71 14,802.23 3,695.65 31-Jan-01 21,818.07 3,309.63 15,572.85 3,913.04 28-Feb-01 19,828.66 3,544.27 14,551.08 4,239.30 31-Mar-01 18,572.50 3,195.43 13,839.30 4,130.43 30-Apr-01 20,015.78 3,725.66 14,921.94 4,000.00 31-May-01 20,149.88 3,853.39 15,288.73 3,652.17 30-Jun-01 20,149.88 3,849.82 15,816.65 3,721.74
The graph above compares the cumulative total return for the Company's class A common stock to the cumulative total return for the Financial Times Gold Mines Index (without dividend reinvestment),
S&P 500 Composite Index, and Russell 2000 Index for the Company's last five fiscal years. The graph assumes an investment of $10,000 in the class A common stock and in each index as of June 30, 1996, and that all dividends are reinvested.
ITEM 12.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
CLASS C COMMON STOCK (VOTING STOCK)
At September 20, 2001, there were 1,496,800 shares of the Company's class C common stock outstanding. The following table sets forth, as of such date, information regarding the beneficial ownership of the Company's class C common stock by each person known by the Company to own 5% or more of the outstanding shares of class C common stock.
PERCENT OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY ISSUED OWNED CLASS C OUTSTANDING NAME AND ADDRESS OF BENEFICIAL OWNER COMMON (%) SHARES ------------------------------------ ------------- ----------- Frank E. Holmes 1,392,211 (1) 93.01% 7900 Callaghan Road San Antonio, TX 78229
---------------------- 1) Includes 1,000,000 shares of class C common stock issued to Mr. Holmes that will be vested in equal amounts over a ten-year period and will be fully vested on June 30, 2008, 102,280 shares owned by F. E. Holmes Organization Inc., 285,000 shares owned directly by Mr. Holmes, and 4,931 shares owned by Mr. Holmes in an IRA.
CLASS A COMMON STOCK (NONVOTING STOCK)
At September 20, 2001, there were 5,953,887 shares of the Company's class A common stock issued and outstanding. The following table sets forth, as of such date, information regarding the beneficial ownership of the Company's class A common stock by each person known by the Company to own 5% or more of the outstanding shares of class A common stock.
CLASS A COMMON SHARES BENEFICIALLY PERCENT OF NAME AND ADDRESS OF BENEFICIAL OWNER OWNED CLASS (%) ------------------------------------ ------------- ----------- Frank E. Holmes - San Antonio, Texas 332,458(1) 5.58% Mason Hill Asset Management, Inc. - New York, New York 409,000(2) 6.87% Royce & Associates, Inc. - New York, New York 386,205(3) 6.49% RS Investment Management Co., LLC - San Francisco, CA 394,750(4) 6.63%
---------------------- (1) Detail of beneficial ownership set forth below under "Security Ownership of Management."
(2) Mason Hill Asset Management, Inc. owns 250,500 shares or 4.21%. Equinox Partners, LP owns 158,500 shares or 2.66%. Mason Hill Asset Management, Inc. and Equinox Partners, L.P. may be deemed to be under the common control of William W. Strong. Information is from Schedule 13D filed with the SEC on March 18, 1996.
(3) Information is from Schedule 13G, dated February 5, 2001, filed with the SEC.
(4) Information is from Schedule 13G dated February 15, 2001, filed with the SEC. The beneficial owner is a group that includes RS Investments Co., LLC, RS Investment Management L.P., RS Value Group LLC, and The RS Orphan Fund L.P.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth, as of September 20, 2001, information regarding the beneficial ownership of the Company's class A and class C common stock by each director and by all directors and executive officers as a group. Except as otherwise indicated in the notes below, each director owns directly the number of shares indicated in the table and has sole voting power and investment power with respect to all such shares.
CLASS C CLASS A COMMON STOCK COMMON STOCK ---------------------- -------------------- NUMBER NUMBER OF OF BENEFICIAL OWNER SHARES % SHARES % --------------------- ----------- ------ --------- ----- Frank E. Holmes 1,392,211(1) 93.01% 332,458(2) 5.58% Thomas F. Lydon, Jr. -- -- 10,000(3) 0.17% Susan B. McGee -- -- 56,097(3) 0.94% J. Stephen Penner -- -- 10,000(3) 0.17% Jerold H. Rubinstein -- -- 50,000(3) 0.84% Roy D. Terracina -- -- 89,100(3) 1.50% All directors and executive officers as a group (six persons) 1,392,211 93.01% 547,655 9.20%
------------------------ (1) Includes 1,000,000 shares of class C common stock issued to Mr. Holmes that will be vested in equal amounts over a period of ten years and will be fully vested on June 30, 2008, 102,280 shares owned by F. E. Holmes Organization Inc., 285,000 shares owned directly by Mr. Holmes, and 4,931 shares owned by Mr. Holmes in an IRA.
(2) Includes options to obtain 101,000 shares of class A common stock, 100,000 shares of class A common stock held by F.E. Holmes Organization, Inc., a corporation wholly owned by Mr. Holmes, 72,341 shares owned directly by Mr. Holmes, 57,817 shares owned by Mr. Holmes in retirement accounts, and 1,300 shares of class A common stock owned separately by Mr. Holmes' wife. Mr. Holmes disclaims beneficial ownership of these 1,300 shares of class A common stock.
(3) Includes shares of class A common stock underlying presently exercisable options held directly by each individual as follows: Mr. Lydon - 10,000 shares; Ms. McGee - 51,500 shares; Mr. Penner - 10,000 shares; Mr. Rubinstein - 50,000 shares; and Mr. Terracina - 51,000 shares.
ITEM 13.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
U.S. Global is invested in several of the mutual funds it manages. There is incorporated in this Item 13 those items appearing under Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements and filed as a part of this report.
PART IV OF ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
ITEM 14.
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Consolidated Financial Statements including:
o Report of Independent Accountants
o Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2001 and 2000
o Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three years ended June 30, 2001
o Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the three years ended June 30, 2001
o Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three years ended June 30, 2001
o Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
2. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
None.
3. EXHIBITS
3.1 Third Restated and Amended Articles of Incorporation of Company, incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996 (EDGAR Accession Number 0000754811-96-000025).
3.2 By-Laws of Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit D of the Company's Registration Statement No. 33-33012 filed on Form S-8 with the Commission on January 30, 1990, as amended (EDGAR Accession Number 0000754811-00-000017).
10.1 Advisory Agreement dated October 27, 1989, by and between Company and United Services Funds, incorporated by reference to Exhibit (4)(b) of the Company's Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1990 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000101507-99-000019).
10.2 Advisory Agreement dated September 21, 1994, by and between Company and Accolade Funds, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Company's Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1995 (EDGAR Accession Number 0000754811-95-000002).
10.3 Sub-Advisory Agreement dated September 21, 1994, by and between Company, Accolade Funds/Bonnel Growth Fund and Bonnel, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of
Company's Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1995 (EDGAR Accession Number 0000754811-95-000002).
10.4 Sub-Advisory Agreement dated November 15, 1996, by and between Company, U.S. Global Accolade Funds/MegaTrends Fund, and Money Growth Institute, Inc., incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to Registration Statement on Form N-1A dated June 21, 1996 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000902042-96-000046).
10.5 Sub-Advisory Agreement dated February 28, 1997, by and between Company, U.S. Global Accolade Funds/Regent Eastern European Fund, and Regent Fund Management Limited incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 9 to Registration Statement on Form N-1A dated December 24, 1996 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000902042-96-000083).
10.6 Transfer Agency Agreement dated December 15, 2000, by and between United Shareholder Services, Inc. and U.S. Global Accolade Funds incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 18 to Registration Statement on Form N-1A dated February 28, 2001 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000902042-01-500005).
10.7 Transfer Agency Agreement dated February 21, 2001, by and between United Shareholder Services, Inc. and U.S. Global Investors Funds, included herein.
10.8 Loan Agreement between Company and Bank One NA, dated February 1, 2001, and for refinancing building, included herein.
10.9 United Services Advisors, Inc. 1985 Incentive Stock Option Plan as amended November 1989 and December 1991, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(b) of the Company's Registration Statement No. 33-3012, Post-Effective Amendment No. 2, filed on Form S-8 with the Commission on April 23, 1997 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000754811-97-000004).
10.10 United Services Advisors, Inc. 1989 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(a) of the Company's Registration Statement No. 33-3012, Post-Effective Amendment No. 2, filed on Form S-8 with the Commission on April 23, 1997 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000754811-97-000004).
10.11 U.S. Global Investors, Inc. 1997 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 of the Company's Registration Statement No. 333-25699 filed on Form S-8 with the Commission on April 23, 1997 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000754811-97-000003).
10.12 Custodian Agreement dated November 1, 1997, between U.S. Global Investors Funds and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 82 to Registraton Statement on Form N-1A dated September 2, 1998 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000101507-98-000031).
10.13 Amendment dated June 30, 2001, to Custodian Agreement dated November 1, 1997, between U.S. Global Investors Funds and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., included herein.
10.14 Appendix A to Custodian Agreement dated November 1, 1997, between U.S. Global Investors Funds and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., included herein.
10.15 Amendment dated February 21, 2001, to Appendix B of the Custodian Agreement dated November 1, 1997, between U.S. Global Investors Funds and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., included herein.
10.16 Custodian Agreement dated November 1, 1997, between U.S. Global Accolade Funds and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 to Registration Statement on Form N-1A dated January 29, 1998 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000902042-98-000006).
10.17 Amendment dated May 14, 1999, to Custodian Agreement dated November 1, 1997, between U.S. Global Accolade Funds and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 to Registration Statement on Form N-1A dated February 29, 1999 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000902042-99-000004).
10.18 Amendment dated June 30, 2001, to Custodian Agreement dated November 1, 1997, between U.S. Global Accolade Funds and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., included herein.
10.19 Appendix A to Custodian Agreement dated November 1, 1997, between U.S. Global Accolade Funds and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., included herein.
10.20 Amendment dated February 16, 2001, to Appendix B of the Custodian Agreement dated November 1, 1997, between U.S. Global Accolade Funds and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 18 to Registration Statement on Form N-1A dated February 28, 2001 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000902042-01-500005).
10.21 Distribution Agreement by and between U.S. Global Brokerage, Inc. and U.S. Global Accolade Funds dated September 3, 1998, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of Company's Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1998 (EDGAR Accession Number 0000754811-98-000009).
10.22 Distribution Agreement by and between U.S. Global Brokerage, Inc. and U.S. Global Investors Funds dated September 3, 1998, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 of Company's Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1998 (EDGAR Accession Number 0000754811-98-000009).
11 Statement regarding Computation of Per Share Earnings, included herein.
21 List of Subsidiaries of the Company, included herein.
24 Power of Attorney, included herein.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
U.S. GLOBAL INVESTORS, INC.
BY: /s/ Frank E. Holmes ------------------------------------------- FRANK E. HOLMES Chief Executive Officer
Date: September 28, 2001
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE CAPACITY IN WHICH SIGNED DATE
/s/ Frank E. Holmes -------------------------- FRANK E. HOLMES Chairman of the Board September 28, 2001 of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer
* /s/ Thomas F. Lydon, Jr. -------------------------- THOMAS F. LYDON, JR. Director September 28, 2001
* /s/ Stephen J. Penner -------------------------- STEPHEN J. PENNER Director September 28, 2001
* /s/ Jerold H. Rubinstein -------------------------- JEROLD H. RUBINSTEIN Director September 28, 2001
* /s/ Roy D. Terracina -------------------------- ROY D. TERRACINA Director September 28, 2001
/s/ Bobby D. Duncan -------------------------- BOBBY D. DUNCAN Chief Financial Officer September 28, 2001 Chief Operating Officer
/s/ Tracy C. Peterson -------------------------- TRACY C. PETERSON Chief Accounting Officer September 28, 2001
*BY: /s/ Susan B. McGee -------------------------- SUSAN B. MCGEE September 28, 2001 Attorney-in-Fact under Power of Attorney dated September 26, 2001