REGIS CORP

Previous wording

EEG has experienced, and continues to experience, poor financial performance. In 2020, we entered into an agreement to sell to the other owner our 55.1% ownership stake in EEG. The transaction is subject to approval by each of the states in which EEG’s schools operate, as well as EEG’s institutional accrediting agency, National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and the Department of Education. Some state approvals and the NACCAS approval must be obtained prior to the closing of the transaction. Additionally, three state agencies have indicated that the pertinent EEG schools must post surety bonds as a condition of transaction approval and ongoing authorization to operate. The other owner of EEG has not obtained the required surety bonds to facilitate a closing of the transaction. The Department of Education similarly may require a letter of credit as a condition of EEG’s participation in the Title IV programs following the transaction. As a result of these conditions, there is no guarantee that we will be able to close the sale. If the transaction does not close, our financial results may be adversely affected.

Current wording

EEG has experienced, and continues to experience, poor financial performance. In 2020, we entered into an agreement to sell to the other owner our 55.1% ownership stake in EEG. The transaction is subject to approval by each of the states in which EEG’s schools operate, as well as EEG’s institutional accrediting agency, the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS). Some state approvals and the NACCAS approval must be obtained prior to the closing of the transaction. Additionally, while these approval processes are ongoing, three state agencies have previously indicated that the pertinent EEG schools may be required to post surety bonds as a condition of transaction approval and ongoing authorization to operate. The U.S. Department of Education similarly may require a letter of credit as a condition of EEG’s participation in the Title IV programs following the transaction. If the other owner of EEG is not able to obtain the required surety bonds or letter of credit to facilitate a closing of the transaction, there is no guarantee that we will be able to close the sale. If the transaction does not close, our financial results may be adversely affected.

Previous wording

Since January 9, 2024, the Company’s common stock has traded on the Global Market tier of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq). The Company moved its trading to the Nasdaq after failing to regain compliance with the New York Stock Exchange's minimum market capitalization requirement. Under Nasdaq's continued listing standards, the Company is required to maintain, among other things, an average market capitalization of at least $15.0 million. We are currently in compliance with these continued listing standards. However, if we fail to timely comply with applicable continued listing standards, our common stock may be delisted from Nasdaq. If, for any reason, Nasdaq were to suspend or remove our securities from trading on the Nasdaq Global Market and we were unable to qualify for listing on another tier or national securities exchange, a reduction in some or all of the following may occur, each of which could materially adversely affect our shareholders:

Current wording

Since January 9, 2024, the Company’s common stock has traded on the Global Market tier of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq). The Company moved its trading to the Nasdaq after failing to regain compliance with the New York Stock Exchange's minimum market capitalization requirement. Under Nasdaq's continued listing standards currently applicable to the Company, the Company is required to maintain, among other things, a market value of publicly held shares of at least $15.0 million. We estimate that the market value of our publicly held shares has been below $15.0 million since April 15, 2024. If the market value of the Company’s publicly held shares remains below $15.0 million for a period of 30 consecutive business days, we will be considered out of compliance with such standard. We are currently in compliance with the Nasdaq continued listing standards. However, if we fail to comply with the currently applicable listing standards, including with regard to the market value of the Company’s publicly held shares, we do not believe we will be able to satisfy alternative listing standards for the Nasdaq Global Market tier and we do not believe we would qualify to transfer to another Nasdaq tier; therefore, our common stock may be delisted from Nasdaq. If, for any reason, Nasdaq were to suspend or remove our securities from trading on the Nasdaq Global Market and we were unable to qualify for listing on another tier or national securities exchange, a reduction in some or all of the following may occur, each of which could materially adversely affect our shareholders:

Previous wording

In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company's goodwill is evaluated for impairment on an annual basis, during the fourth fiscal quarter, or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that indicate that a potential impairment exists. Fair value determinations requires considerable judgment and is sensitive to changes in underlying assumptions, estimates and market factors. If any estimates, market factors or assumptions change in the future, these amounts are susceptible to impairments. As such, any future evaluations of goodwill may result in impairment charge on the Company's current goodwill balance, which could have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Current wording

In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company's goodwill is evaluated for impairment on an annual basis, during the fourth fiscal quarter, or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that indicate that a potential impairment exists. Fair value determination requires considerable judgment and is sensitive to changes in underlying assumptions, estimates and market factors. If any estimates, market factors or assumptions change in the future, these amounts are susceptible to impairments. As such, any future evaluations of goodwill may result in an impairment charge on the Company's current goodwill balance, which could have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2023, we had approximately $646 million of U.S. federal net operating losses (“NOLs”) as well as other tax attributes that could be available in certain circumstances to reduce future U.S. corporate income tax liabilities. Pursuant to Section 382 (“Section 382”) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and the Treasury Regulations issued thereunder, a corporation that undergoes an “ownership change” is subject to limitations on its use of its existing NOL and interest expense carryforwards and certain other tax attributes (collectively, “Tax Assets”), which can be utilized in certain circumstances to offset future U.S. tax liabilities. Generally, an “ownership change” occurs if the percentage of the Company’s stock owned by one or more “five percent stockholders” increases by more than fifty percentage points over the lowest percentage of stock owned by such stockholders at any time during the prior three-year period or, if sooner, since the last “ownership change” experienced by the Company. In the event of such an “ownership change,” Section 382 imposes an annual limitation on the amount of post-change taxable income a corporation may offset with pre-change Tax Assets. Similar rules apply in various U.S. state and local jurisdictions. However, with respect to the substantial majority of our Tax Assets, while we have in recent years experienced significant changes in the ownership of our stock, we do not believe we have undergone an “ownership change” that would limit our ability to use these Tax Assets. However, there can be no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service will not challenge this position.

Current wording

As of June 30, 2023, we had approximately $645 million of U.S. federal net operating losses (“NOLs”) as well as other tax attributes that could be available in certain circumstances to reduce future U.S. corporate income tax liabilities. Pursuant to Section 382 (“Section 382”) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and the Treasury Regulations issued thereunder, a corporation that undergoes an “ownership change” is subject to limitations on its use of its existing NOL and interest expense carryforwards and certain other tax attributes (collectively, “Tax Assets”), which can be utilized in certain circumstances to offset future U.S. tax liabilities. Generally, an “ownership change” occurs if the percentage of the Company’s stock owned by one or more “five percent stockholders” increases by more than fifty percentage points over the lowest percentage of stock owned by such stockholders at any time during the prior three-year period or, if sooner, since the last “ownership change” experienced by the Company. In the event of such an “ownership change,” Section 382 imposes an annual limitation on the amount of post-change taxable income a corporation may offset with pre-change Tax Assets. Similar rules apply in various U.S. state and local jurisdictions. However, with respect to the substantial majority of our Tax Assets, while we have, in recent years, experienced significant changes in the ownership of our stock, we do not believe we have undergone an “ownership change” that would limit our ability to use these Tax Assets. However, there can be no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service will not challenge this position.

Previous wording

On January 28, 2024, our Board of Directors authorized and declared a dividend of one preferred stock purchase right for each outstanding share of Common Stock. See “Note 13. Subsequent Events” for additional information on the terms and operation of the Tax Benefits Preservation Plan, dated as of January 28, 2024, as the same may be amended from time to time (the “Plan”), between the Company and Equiniti Trust Company, LLC, as Rights Agent. By adopting the Plan, the Board of Directors is seeking to protect the Company’s ability to use its NOLs and other tax attributes to offset potential future income tax liabilities. The Company’s ability to use such NOLs and other tax attributes would be substantially limited if the Company experiences an “ownership change,” as defined in Section 382. The Plan is intended to make it more difficult for the Company to undergo an ownership change by deterring any person from acquiring 4.95% or more of the outstanding shares of stock without the approval of the Board of Directors. However, there can be no assurance that the Plan will prevent an “ownership change” from occurring for purposes of Section 382, and events outside of our control and which may not be subject to the Plan, such as sales of our stock by certain existing shareholders, may result in such an “ownership change” in the future. While we currently have a valuation allowance against our NOLs and other historic Tax Assets for financial accounting purposes, if we have undergone or in the future undergo an ownership change that applies to our Tax Assets, our ability to use these Tax Assets could be substantially limited after the ownership change, and this limit could have a substantial adverse effect on our cash flows and financial position.

Current wording

On January 28, 2024, our Board of Directors authorized and declared a dividend of one preferred stock purchase right for each outstanding share of Common Stock. See Note 1 of the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the terms and operation of the Tax Benefits Preservation Plan, dated as of January 28, 2024, as the same may be amended from time to time (the “Plan”), between the Company and Equiniti Trust Company, LLC, as Rights Agent. By adopting the Plan, the Board of Directors is seeking to protect the Company’s ability to use its NOLs and other tax attributes to offset potential future income tax liabilities. The Company’s ability to use such NOLs and other tax attributes would be substantially limited if the Company experiences an “ownership change,” as defined in Section 382. The Plan is intended to make it more difficult for the Company to undergo an ownership change by deterring any person from acquiring 4.95% or more of the outstanding shares of stock without the approval of the Board of Directors. However, there can be no assurance that the Plan will prevent an “ownership change” from occurring for purposes of Section 382, and events outside of our control and which may not be subject to the Plan, such as sales of our stock by certain existing shareholders, may result in such an “ownership change” in the future. While we currently have a valuation allowance against our NOLs and other historic Tax Assets for financial accounting purposes, if we have undergone or in the future undergo an ownership change that applies to our Tax Assets, our ability to use these Tax Assets could be substantially limited after the ownership change, and this limit could have a substantial adverse effect on our cash flows and financial position.