UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

  Form 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016
or
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT of 1934

For the transition period from ______________ to ______________         
 
Commission File Number:   0-19599

WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter.)
South Carolina
 
57-0425114
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
 
108 Frederick Street
Greenville, South Carolina 29607
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(864) 298-9800
(registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for shorter period than the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x   No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One):
 
 
Large Accelerated Filer ¨
 
Accelerated Filer x
 
Non-accelerated filer ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company ¨

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

The number of outstanding shares of the issuer’s no par value common stock as of October 28, 2016 was 8,866,668 .



  WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
Page
Item 1.
Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
Item 1A.
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
Item 5.
 
 
 
Item 6.
 
 
 
 

Introductory Note:   As used herein, the “Company,” “we,” “our,” “us,” or similar formulations include World Acceptance Corporation and each of its subsidiaries, unless otherwise expressly noted or the context otherwise requires that it include only World Acceptance Corporation.  All references in this report to “fiscal 2017 ” are to the Company’s fiscal year ending March 31, 2017 .

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WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
 
September 30, 2016
 
March 31, 2016
ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
16,255,288

 
12,377,024

Gross loans receivable
1,095,577,375

 
1,066,964,342

Less:
 

 
 

Unearned interest, insurance and fees
(305,079,767
)
 
(290,659,162
)
Allowance for loan losses
(76,421,311
)
 
(69,565,804
)
Loans receivable, net
714,076,297

 
706,739,376

Property and equipment, net
23,898,428

 
25,296,913

Deferred income taxes, net
41,890,996

 
38,130,982

Other assets, net
12,513,517

 
14,636,573

Goodwill
6,067,220

 
6,121,458

Intangible assets, net
2,696,588

 
2,916,537

Total assets
$
817,398,334

 
806,218,863

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 

 
 

Senior notes payable
360,586,200

 
374,685,000

Income taxes payable
10,114,291

 
8,258,642

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
28,881,662

 
31,373,640

Total liabilities
399,582,153

 
414,317,282

Commitments and contingencies


 


 


 
 
Shareholders' equity:
 

 
 

Preferred stock, no par value Authorized 5,000,000, no shares issued or outstanding

 

Common stock, no par value Authorized 95,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 8,792,680 and 8,812,250 shares at September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively

 

Additional paid-in capital
140,180,792

 
138,835,064

Retained earnings
308,110,281

 
276,000,862

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(30,474,892
)
 
(22,934,345
)
Total shareholders' equity
417,816,181

 
391,901,581

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
817,398,334

 
806,218,863


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.



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WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Six months ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest and fee income
$
116,979,595

 
123,964,361

 
$
231,024,402

 
246,802,933

Insurance income, net and other income
12,289,381

 
12,447,487

 
25,324,670

 
26,833,697

Total revenues
129,268,976

 
136,411,848

 
256,349,072

 
273,636,630

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expenses:
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

Provision for loan losses
35,870,744

 
37,557,136

 
67,885,021

 
63,785,145

General and administrative expenses:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Personnel
40,400,621

 
39,444,564

 
82,396,478

 
82,664,309

Occupancy and equipment
10,630,945

 
12,030,356

 
21,133,100

 
22,423,091

Advertising
4,092,610

 
3,411,428

 
6,443,755

 
6,579,541

Amortization of intangible assets
164,132

 
135,734

 
274,187

 
276,023

Other
8,167,480

 
8,414,180

 
16,156,773

 
19,061,339

Total general and administrative expenses
63,455,788

 
63,436,262

 
126,404,293

 
131,004,303

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
5,518,878

 
7,269,200

 
11,105,197

 
12,741,196

Total expenses
104,845,410

 
108,262,598

 
205,394,511

 
207,530,644

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes
24,423,566

 
28,149,250

 
50,954,561

 
66,105,986

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income taxes
8,932,101

 
8,962,847

 
18,845,142

 
23,287,532

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
15,491,465

 
19,186,403

 
$
32,109,419

 
42,818,454

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per common share:
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

Basic
$
1.78

 
2.23

 
$
3.68

 
4.98

Diluted
$
1.76

 
2.22

 
$
3.65

 
4.93

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Basic
8,727,238

 
8,621,388

 
8,724,493

 
8,605,107

Diluted
8,804,584

 
8,648,624

 
8,787,495

 
8,680,382



See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)

 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Six months ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Net income
$
15,491,465

 
19,186,403

 
$
32,109,419

 
$
42,818,454

Foreign currency translation adjustments
(3,248,426
)
 
(5,561,964
)
 
(7,540,547
)
 
(7,385,740
)
Comprehensive income
$
12,243,039

 
13,624,439

 
$
24,568,872

 
$
35,432,714


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)

 
Additional Paid-in Capital
 
Retained Earnings
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
Total Shareholders' Equity
Balances at March 31, 2015
$
141,864,764

 
188,605,305

 
(14,902,350
)
 
315,567,719

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options (89,403 shares), including tax benefits of $78,382
3,327,067

 

 

 
3,327,067

Restricted common stock expense under stock option plan, net of cancellations ($2,289,017)
(10,322,230
)
 

 

 
(10,322,230
)
Stock option expense
3,965,463

 

 

 
3,965,463

Other comprehensive loss

 

 
(8,031,995
)
 
(8,031,995
)
Net income

 
87,395,557

 

 
87,395,557

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balances at March 31, 2016
$
138,835,064

 
276,000,862

 
(22,934,345
)
 
391,901,581

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options (10,180 shares), including tax expense of -$405,693
(60,560
)
 

 

 
(60,560
)
Restricted common stock expense under stock option plan
423,868

 

 

 
423,868

Stock option expense
982,420

 

 
 
 
982,420

Other comprehensive loss

 

 
(7,540,547
)
 
(7,540,547
)
Net income

 
32,109,419

 

 
32,109,419

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balances at September 30, 2016
$
140,180,792

 
308,110,281

 
(30,474,892
)
 
417,816,181


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 
Six months ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Cash flow from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
32,109,419

 
42,818,454

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash  provided by operating activities:
 

 
 

Amortization of intangible assets
274,187

 
276,023

Amortization of debt issuance costs
1,286,147

 
964,354

Provision for loan losses
67,885,021

 
63,785,145

Depreciation
3,427,799

 
3,256,822

Loss on sale of property and equipment
114,527

 
1,367,394

Deferred income tax benefit
(4,457,510
)
 
(1,817,232
)
Compensation related to stock option and restricted stock plans, net of taxes and adjustments
1,406,288

 
(6,736,712
)
Gain on sale of loans receivable, net of buybacks

 
(587,568
)
Change in accounts:
 

 
 

Other assets, net
2,538,232

 
2,625,811

Income taxes payable
1,961,603

 
(16,627,033
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(3,812,136
)
 
(5,034,829
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
102,733,577

 
84,290,629

Cash flows from investing activities:
 

 
 

Increase in loans receivable, net
(81,447,989
)
 
(91,153,672
)
Proceeds from sale of loans receivable, net of buybacks

 
(961,674
)
Net assets acquired from branch acquisitions, primarily loans

 
(92,097
)
Increase in intangible assets from acquisitions

 
(81,531
)
Purchases of property and equipment
(3,178,087
)
 
(3,167,632
)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
581,081

 
685,697

Net cash used in investing activities
(84,044,995
)
 
(94,770,909
)
Cash flow from financing activities:
 

 
 

Borrowings from senior notes payable
124,301,200

 
156,045,000

Payments on senior notes payable
(138,400,000
)
 
(167,610,000
)
Debt issuance costs associated with senior notes payable
(201,200
)
 
(5,500,000
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
345,133

 
2,339,314

Excess tax (expense) benefit from exercise of stock options
(405,693
)
 
236,159

Net cash used in financing activities
(14,360,560
)
 
(14,489,527
)
Effects of exchange-rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(449,758
)
 
(811,178
)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
3,878,264

 
(25,780,985
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
12,377,024

 
38,338,935

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
16,255,288

 
12,557,950

 
 
 
 
Supplemental Disclosures:
 
 
 
Interest paid during the period
9,744,973

 
11,291,767

Income taxes paid during the period
21,747,421

 
41,502,850


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
  (Unaudited)


NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The consolidated financial statements of the Company at September 30, 2016 , and for the three and six months then ended were prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management all adjustments (consisting only of items of a normal, recurring nature) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position at September 30, 2016 , and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , have been included.  The results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year or any other interim period.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amount of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The consolidated financial statements do not include all disclosures required by GAAP and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 , included in the Company’s 2016 Annual Report to Shareholders.

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT POLICIES

Nature of Operations

The Company is a small-loan consumer finance company headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina that offers short-term small loans, medium-term larger loans, related credit insurance products and ancillary products and services to individuals who have limited access to other sources of consumer credit.  In U.S. branches, the Company offers income tax return preparation services to its loan customers and other individuals.

Seasonality

The Company's loan volume and corresponding loans receivable follow seasonal trends. The Company's highest loan demand generally occurs from October through December, its third fiscal quarter. Loan demand is generally lowest and loan repayment highest from January to March, its fourth fiscal quarter. Loan volume and average balances remain relatively level during the remainder of the year. Consequently, the Company experiences significant seasonal fluctuations in its operating results and cash needs. Operating results for the Company's third fiscal quarter are generally lower than in other quarters and operating results for its fourth fiscal quarter are generally higher than in other quarters.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs

In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2015-03, which requires an entity to present debt issuance costs on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the related debt liability as opposed to an asset. Amortization of the costs will continue to be reported as interest expense. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-15, Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements (Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Announcement at June 18, 2015 EITF Meeting). ASU 2015-15 allows debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit agreements to be presented on the balance sheet as an asset. ASU 2015-03 and 2015-15 were adopted April 1, 2016 with no impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory

In October 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-16, Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory. Current GAAP prohibits the recognition of current and deferred income taxes

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for an intra-entity asset transfer until the asset has been sold to an outside party. This prohibition on recognition is an exception to the principle of comprehensive recognition of current and deferred income taxes in GAAP. The amendments in this Update eliminate the exception for an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory. For public business entities the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual reporting period for which financial statements (interim or annual) have not been issued or made available for issuance. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments

In August 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendment addresses the following eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice:
Debt Prepayment or Debt Extinguishment Costs
Settlement of Zero-Coupon Debt Instruments or Other Debt Instruments with Coupon Interest Rates That Are Insignificant in Relation to the Effective Interest Rate of the Borrowing
Contingent Consideration Payments Made after a Business Combination
Proceeds from the Settlement of Insurance Claims
Proceeds from the Settlement of Corporate-Owned Life Insurance Policies, including Bank-Owned Life Insurance Policies
Distributions Received from Equity Method Investees
Beneficial Interests in Securitization Transactions
Separately Identifiable Cash Flows and Application of the Predominance Principle

For public business entities the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. The amendment seeks to provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit held by a reporting entity at
each reporting date. To achieve this objective, the amendments in this ASU replace the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. For public business entities the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

In April 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-10, Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing. The amendments clarify the following two aspects of Topic 606: (a) identifying performance obligations; and (b) the licensing implementation guidance. The amendments do not change the core principle of the guidance in Topic 606. The effective date and transition requirements for the amendments are the same as the effective date and transition requirements in Topic 606. Public entities should apply the amendments for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods therein. Early application for public entities is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Stock Compensation

In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share - Based Payment Accounting, which simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The amendment in this ASU becomes effective on a modified retrospective transition for accounting in tax benefits recognized, retrospectively for accounting related to the presentation of employee taxes paid, prospective for accounting related to recognition of excess tax benefits, and either a prospective or retrospective method for accounting related to presentation of excess employee

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tax benefits for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Technical Corrections and Improvements

In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-08, Principal versus Agent Considerations, which clarifies the implementation of the guidance on principal versus agent considerations from ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2016-08 does not change the core principle of the guidance in ASU 2014-09, but rather clarifies the distinction between principal versus agent considerations when implementing ASU 2014-09. As these are technical corrections and improvements only, the Company does not believe that this ASU will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

Leases

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The ASU will require lessees to recognize assets and liabilities on leases with terms greater than 12 months and to disclose information related to the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases, including various qualitative and quantitative requirements. The amendments of this ASU become effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2018. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Recognition, Measurement, Presentation, and Disclosure of Financial Instruments

In January 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-01, which updates certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments. ASU 2016-01 will be effective for the Company beginning in its first quarter of 2019 and early adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements Topic 605 (Revenue Recognition), and most industry-specific guidance. ASU No. 2014-09 is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU No. 2014-09 also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. ASU No. 2014-09, as amended by ASU 2015-14, is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

We reviewed all other newly issued accounting pronouncements and concluded that they are either not applicable to our business or are not expected to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements as a result of future adoption.


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NOTE 3 – FAIR VALUE

Fair Value Disclosures

The Company may carry certain financial instruments and derivative assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Company determines the fair values of its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value are grouped in three levels. The levels prioritize the inputs used to measure the fair value of the assets or liabilities.  These levels are:

Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for assets and liabilities, either directly or indirectly. These inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in market that are less active.
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for assets or liabilities reflecting the reporting entity’s own assumptions.

The Company’s financial instruments for the periods reported consist of the following: cash and cash equivalents, loans receivable, and senior notes payable. Fair value approximates carrying value for all of these instruments. Loans receivable are originated at prevailing market rates and have an average life of approximately eight months . Given the short-term nature of these loans, they are continually repriced at current market rates. The Company’s revolving credit facility has a variable rate based on a margin over LIBOR and reprices with any changes in LIBOR. The Company also considers its creditworthiness in its determination of fair value.

The carrying amount and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments summarized by level are as follows:

 
September 30, 2016
 
March 31, 2016
 
Carrying Value
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Carrying Value
 
Estimated Fair Value
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Level 1 inputs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
16,255,288

 
$
16,255,288

 
$
12,377,024

 
$
12,377,024

Level 3 inputs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans receivable, net
714,076,297

 
714,076,297

 
706,739,376

 
706,739,376

LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Level 3 inputs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior notes payable
360,586,200

 
360,586,200

 
374,685,000

 
374,685,000


There were no significant assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2016 or March 31, 2016 .

NOTE 4 – FINANCE RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The following is a summary of gross loans receivable as of:
 
September 30,
2016
 
March 31,
2016
 
September 30,
2015
Small loans
$
670,925,676

 
637,826,581

 
707,579,913

Large loans
424,299,215

 
427,723,584

 
450,900,192

Sales finance receivables (1)
352,484

 
1,414,177

 
4,356,239

Total gross loans
$
1,095,577,375

 
1,066,964,342

 
1,162,836,344



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(1) The Company decided to wind down the World Class Buying Club program during the third quarter of fiscal 2015. As of March 31, 2015, the Company is no longer financing the purchase of products through the program; however, the Company will continue to service the outstanding retail installment sales contracts.

The following is a summary of the changes in the allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated:
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Six months ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Balance at beginning of period
$
71,993,060

 
71,959,969

 
$
69,565,804

 
70,437,988

Provision for loan losses
35,870,744

 
37,557,136

 
67,885,021

 
63,785,145

Loan losses
(34,724,133
)
 
(32,452,762
)
 
(67,418,975
)
 
(62,328,194
)
Recoveries (1)
3,743,900

 
3,890,945

 
7,466,298

 
9,265,793

Translation adjustment
(462,260
)
 
(637,575
)
 
(1,076,837
)
 
(843,019
)
Balance at end of period
$
76,421,311

 
80,317,713

 
$
76,421,311

 
80,317,713


(1) Recoveries during the three and six months ended September 30, 2015 included $0.3 million and $2.1 million, respectively, of recoveries resulting from the sale of previously charged-off loans.

The following is a summary of loans individually and collectively evaluated for impairment for the period indicated:

September 30, 2016
Loans individually
evaluated for
impairment
(impaired loans)
 
Loans collectively
evaluated for
impairment
 
Total
Gross loans in bankruptcy, excluding contractually delinquent
$
5,438,380

 

 
5,438,380

Gross loans contractually delinquent
50,928,815

 

 
50,928,815

Loans not contractually delinquent and not in bankruptcy

 
1,039,210,180

 
1,039,210,180

Gross loan balance
56,367,195

 
1,039,210,180

 
1,095,577,375

Unearned interest and fees
(13,587,281
)
 
(291,492,486
)
 
(305,079,767
)
Net loans
42,779,914

 
747,717,694

 
790,497,608

Allowance for loan losses
(37,572,665
)
 
(38,848,646
)
 
(76,421,311
)
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses
$
5,207,249

 
708,869,048

 
714,076,297


March 31, 2016
Loans individually
evaluated for
impairment
(impaired loans)
 
Loans collectively
evaluated for
impairment
 
Total
Gross loans in bankruptcy, excluding contractually delinquent
$
4,560,322

 

 
4,560,322

Gross loans contractually delinquent
46,373,923

 

 
46,373,923

Loans not contractually delinquent and not in bankruptcy

 
1,016,030,097

 
1,016,030,097

Gross loan balance
50,934,245

 
1,016,030,097

 
1,066,964,342

Unearned interest and fees
(12,726,898
)
 
(277,932,264
)
 
(290,659,162
)
Net loans
38,207,347

 
738,097,833

 
776,305,180

Allowance for loan losses
(33,840,839
)
 
(35,724,965
)
 
(69,565,804
)
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses
$
4,366,508

 
702,372,868

 
706,739,376


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September 30, 2015
Loans individually
evaluated for
impairment
(impaired loans)
 
Loans collectively
evaluated for
impairment
 
Total
Gross loans in bankruptcy, excluding contractually delinquent
$
5,815,451

 

 
5,815,451

Gross loans contractually delinquent
50,367,100

 

 
50,367,100

Loans not contractually delinquent and not in bankruptcy

 
1,106,653,793

 
1,106,653,793

Gross loan balance
56,182,551

 
1,106,653,793

 
1,162,836,344

Unearned interest and fees
(13,690,473
)
 
(304,787,151
)
 
(318,477,624
)
Net loans
42,492,078

 
801,866,642

 
844,358,720

Allowance for loan losses
(36,923,783
)
 
(43,393,930
)
 
(80,317,713
)
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses
$
5,568,295

 
758,472,712

 
764,041,007


The average net balance of impaired loans was $40.0 million and $40.5 million , respectively, for the six month periods ended September 30, 2016 , and 2015 . It is not practical to compute the amount of interest earned on impaired loans.
 
The following is an assessment of the credit quality for the period indicated:
 
September 30,
2016
 
March 31,
2016
 
September 30,
2015
Credit risk
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer loans- non-bankrupt accounts
$
1,088,922,796

 
1,061,436,900

 
1,156,214,553

Consumer loans- bankrupt accounts
6,654,579

 
5,527,442

 
6,621,791

Total gross loans
$
1,095,577,375

 
1,066,964,342

 
1,162,836,344

 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer credit exposure
 

 
 

 
 
Credit risk profile based on payment activity, performing
$
1,011,545,342

 
991,386,552

 
1,080,978,309

Contractual non-performing, 60 or more days delinquent (1)
84,032,033

 
75,577,790

 
81,858,035

Total gross loans
$
1,095,577,375

 
1,066,964,342

 
1,162,836,344

 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit risk profile based on customer type
 

 
 

 
 
New borrower
$
153,288,845

 
141,980,629

 
146,616,695

Former borrower
124,276,487

 
111,608,375

 
135,980,288

Refinance
799,560,573

 
793,913,695

 
854,893,667

Delinquent refinance
18,451,470

 
19,461,643

 
25,345,694

Total gross loans
$
1,095,577,375

 
1,066,964,342

 
1,162,836,344


(1) Loans in non-accrual status


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The following is a summary of the past due receivables as of:

 
September 30,
2016
 
March 31,
2016
 
September 30,
2015
Contractual basis:
 

 
 

 
 

30-59 days past due
$
45,155,834

 
40,094,824

 
46,898,071

60-89 days past due
29,323,326

 
27,082,385

 
28,639,336

90 days or more past due
54,708,707

 
48,495,405

 
53,218,699

Total
$
129,187,867

 
115,672,614

 
128,756,106

 
 
 
 
 
 
Percentage of period-end gross loans receivable
11.8
%
 
10.8
%
 
11.1
%

NOTE 5 – AVERAGE SHARE INFORMATION

The following is a summary of the basic and diluted average common shares outstanding:

 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Six months ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding (denominator)
8,727,238

 
8,621,388

 
8,724,493

 
8,605,107

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Weighted average common shares outstanding
8,727,238

 
8,621,388

 
8,724,493

 
8,605,107

Dilutive potential common shares stock options
77,346

 
27,236

 
63,002

 
75,275

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding (denominator)
8,804,584

 
8,648,624

 
8,787,495

 
8,680,382


Options to purchase 935,480 and 933,626 shares of common stock at various prices were outstanding during the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the option exercise price was anti-dilutive. 

Options to purchase 1,021,127 and 877,081 shares of common stock at various prices were outstanding during the six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the option exercise price was anti-dilutive. 

NOTE 6 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Stock Option Plans

The Company has a 2002 Stock Option Plan, a 2005 Stock Option Plan, a 2008 Stock Option Plan, and a 2011 Stock Option Plan for the benefit of certain directors, officers, and key employees.  Under these plans, a total of 4,100,000 shares of authorized common stock have been reserved for issuance pursuant to grants approved by the Compensation and Stock Option Committee of the Board of Directors.  Stock options granted under these plans have a maximum duration of 10 years , may be subject to certain vesting requirements, which are generally three to five years for officers, directors, and key employees, and are priced at the market value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant of the option.  At September 30, 2016 , there were a total of 541,085 shares available for grant under the plans.

Stock-based compensation is recognized as provided under FASB ASC Topic 718-10 and FASB ASC Topic 505-50.  FASB ASC Topic 718-10 requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized as compensation expense over the requisite service period (generally the vesting period) in the consolidated financial statements based on their grant date fair values. The impact of forfeitures that may occur prior to vesting must also be estimated and considered in the amount recognized. The Company has applied the Black-Scholes valuation model in determining the grant date fair value

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of the stock option awards.  Compensation expense is recognized only for those options expected to vest, with forfeitures estimated based on historical experience and future expectations.

There were no options issued during the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 . The weighted-average fair value at the grant date for options issued during the six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $21.64 and $32.05 , respectively. Fair value was estimated at grant date using the weighted-average assumptions listed below:
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Six months ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Dividend Yield
—%
 
—%
 
—%
 
—%
Expected Volatility
—%
 
—%
 
56.18%
 
37.64%
Average risk-free rate
—%
 
—%
 
1.37%
 
1.65%
Expected Life
0.0 years
 
0.0 years
 
5.9 years
 
6.0 years

The expected stock price volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company's stock for a period approximating the expected life. The expected life represents the period of time that options are expected to be outstanding after the grant date. The risk-free rate reflects the interest rate at grant date on zero coupon U.S. governmental bonds having a remaining life similar to the expected option term.

Option activity for the six months ended September 30, 2016 was as follows:
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average Exercise
Price
 
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Options outstanding, beginning of period
950,651

 
$
67.20

 
 
 
 
Granted during period
600

 
41.22

 
 
 
 
Exercised during period
(10,180
)
 
33.90

 
 
 
 
Forfeited during period
(42,087
)
 
65.12

 
 
 
 
Expired during period
(27,697
)
 
70.93

 
 
 
 
Options outstanding, end of period
871,287

 
$
67.56

 
6.63
 
$
2,980,055

Options exercisable, end of period
414,200

 
$
68.63

 
5.71
 
$
828,611

 
The aggregate intrinsic value reflected in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the closing stock price on September 30, 2016 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by option holders had all option holders exercised their options  as of   September 30, 2016 .  This amount will change as the stock’s market price changes.  The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was as follows:
 
September 30,
2016
 
September 30,
2015
Three months ended
$
24,916

 
$

Six months ended
$
112,393

 
$
1,953,575

 
As of September 30, 2016 , total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock options amounted to approximately $7.5 million , which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.0 years.

Restricted Stock

So far during fiscal 2017, the Company has granted 2,400 shares of restricted stock (which are equity classified), to one executive officer, with a grant date weighted average fair value of $43.49 per share. One-third of this award will vest on each anniversary of the grant date over the next three years.

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During fiscal 2016, the Company granted 69,950 shares of restricted stock (which are equity classified), to certain executive officers, with a grant date weighted average fair value of $28.11 per share. One-third of these awards will vest on each anniversary of the grant date over the next three years.

During fiscal 2014 and 2013 the Company granted 8,590 and 70,800 Group A performance based restricted stock awards to certain officers. Group A awards vested on April 30, 2015 based on the Company's achievement of the following performance goals as of March 31, 2015:

 EPS Target
 
Restricted Shares Eligible for Vesting (Percentage of Award)
$10.29
 
100%
$9.76
 
67%
$9.26
 
33%
Below $9.26
 
0%

During fiscal 2014 and 2013 the Company granted 56,660 and 443,700 Group B performance based restricted stock awards to certain officers. As of September 30, 2016 , no Group B awards remain unforfeited and outstanding. Group B awards would have vested as follows, if the Company achieved the following performance goals during any successive trailing four quarters during the measurement period ending on March 31, 2017:

Trailing 4 quarter EPS Target
 
Restricted Shares Eligible for Vesting (Percentage of Award)
$13.00
 
25%
$14.50
 
25%
$16.00
 
25%
$18.00
 
25%

The Company determined that the earnings per share targets associated with the Group B stock awards were not achievable during the measurement period which ends on March 31, 2017. Subsequently, the Compensation and Stock Option Committee of the Board of Directors amended the awards allowing 25% of the Group B awards to vest for certain officers. The officers were required to forfeit their remaining Group B shares as a part of the amendment. FASB Topic ASC 718 defines a grant modification as a change in any of the terms or conditions of a stock-based compensation award to include accelerated vesting. The Company determined that since the Group B awards would not have otherwise vested pre-modification, the accelerated vesting qualified as a Type III modification. The Company released approximately $9.7 million of compensation expense, including $2.9 million related to the Type III modification, during the year ended March 31, 2016 associated with the Group B awards.

Compensation expense related to restricted stock is based on the number of shares expected to vest and the fair market value of the common stock on the grant date.  The Company recognized compensation expense of $0.2 million and a net reduction in compensation expense of $3.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and recognized $0.4 million and a net reduction in compensation expense of $6.4 million for the six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, which is included as a component of general and administrative expenses in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.  

As of September 30, 2016 , there was approximately $1.0 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock awards, which is expected to be recognized over the next 2.1 years based on current estimates.


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A summary of the status of the Company’s restricted stock as of September 30, 2016 , and changes during the six months ended September 30, 2016 , are presented below:
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date
Outstanding at March 31, 2016
93,550

 
$
40.92

Granted during the period
2,400

 
43.49

Vested during the period

 

Forfeited during the period
(32,150
)
 
65.06

Outstanding at September 30, 2016
63,800

 
$
28.85

 
Total share-based compensation included as a component of net income during the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was as follows:

 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Six months ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Share-based compensation related to equity classified awards:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Share-based compensation related to stock options
$
616,756

 
230,569

 
982,420

 
1,507,530

Share-based compensation related to restricted stock, net of adjustments and exclusive of cancellations
236,006

 
(2,986,173
)
 
423,868

 
(6,395,993
)
Total share-based compensation related to equity classified awards
$
852,762

 
(2,755,604
)
 
1,406,288

 
(4,888,463
)


NOTE 7 – ACQUISITIONS

The Company evaluates each acquisition to determine if the acquired enterprise meets the definition of a business.  Those acquired enterprises that meet the definition of a business are accounted for as a business combination under FASB ASC Topic 805-10 and all other acquisitions are accounted for as asset purchases. 

There were no acquisitions during the six months ended September 30, 2016. The following table sets forth the acquisition activity of the Company for the six months ended September 30, 2015.

 
2015
Number of business combinations

Number of asset purchases
1

Total acquisitions
1

 
 
Purchase Price
173,628

Tangible assets:
 

Net loans
92,097

Furniture, fixtures & equipment

 
92,097

 
 
Excess of purchase prices over carrying value of net tangible assets
81,531

 
 
Customer lists
76,531

Non-compete agreements
5,000

Goodwill




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When the acquisition results in a new branch, the Company records the transaction as a business combination since the office acquired will continue to generate loans. The Company typically retains the existing employees and the branch location.  The purchase price is allocated to the estimated fair value of the tangible assets acquired and to the estimated fair value of the identified intangible assets acquired (generally non-compete agreements and customer lists).  The remainder is allocated to goodwill.  

When the acquisition is of a portfolio of loans only, the Company records the transaction as an asset purchase. In an asset purchase, no goodwill is recorded.  The purchase price is allocated to the estimated fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired.

The Company’s acquisitions include tangible assets (generally loans and furniture and equipment) and intangible assets (generally non-compete agreements, customer lists, and goodwill), both of which are recorded at their fair values, which are estimated pursuant to the processes described below.

Acquired loans are valued at the net loan balance.  Given the short-term nature of these loans, generally eight months , and that these loans are priced at current rates, management believes the net loan balances approximate their fair value.

Furniture and equipment are valued at the specific purchase price as agreed to by both parties at the time of acquisition, which management believes approximates their fair values.

The results of all acquisitions have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements since the respective acquisition dates.  The pro forma impact of these purchases as though they had been acquired at the beginning of the periods presented would not have a material effect on the consolidated results of operations as reported.

NOTE 8 – DEBT

At September 30, 2016 the Company's notes payable consist of a $460.0 million senior revolving credit facility with borrowings of $360.6 million outstanding and $1.5 million standby letters of credit related to workers compensation and surety bonds outstanding. To the extent that the letters of credit are drawn upon, the disbursement will be funded by the credit facility. There are no amounts due related to the letters of credit as of September 30, 2016 , and they expire on December 31, 2016. The Letters of Credit are automatically extended for one year on the expiration date. The aggregate commitments will reduce from $460.0 million to $370.0 million on March 31, 2017. The amended facility has an accordion feature pursuant to which the Company may request an increase in the aggregate amount of the commitments under the revolving credit facility, provided that the aggregate amount of the commitments will not exceed $500.0 million. Subject to a borrowing base formula, the Company may borrow at the rate of LIBOR plus 4.0% with a minimum rate of 5.0% .  For the six months ended September 30, 2016 and fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 , the Company’s effective interest rate, including the commitment fee and amortization of debt issuance costs, was 5.9% and 5.6% , respectively, and the unused amount available under the revolver at September 30, 2016 was $97.9 million . The revolving credit facility has a commitment fee of 0.50% per annum on the unused portion of the commitment. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility mature on June 15, 2018 .

Substantially all of the Company’s assets, excluding the assets of the Company's Mexican subsidiaries, are pledged as collateral for borrowings under the revolving credit agreement.

NOTE 9 – INCOME TAXES

The Company is required to assess whether the earnings of our two Mexican foreign subsidiaries, Servicios World Acceptance Corporation de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. (“SWAC”) and WAC de México, S.A. de C.V., SOFOM ENR (“WAC de Mexico”), will be permanently reinvested in the respective foreign jurisdiction or if previously untaxed foreign earnings of the Company will no longer be permanently reinvested and thus become taxable in the United States.  If these earnings were ever repatriated to the United States, the Company would be required to accrue and pay taxes on the cumulative undistributed earnings.  As of September 30, 2016 , the Company has determined that approximately $1.4 million of cumulative undistributed net earnings of SWAC and approximately $21.4 million of cumulative undistributed net earnings of WAC de México, as well as the future net earnings and losses of both foreign subsidiaries, will be permanently reinvested. At September 30, 2016 , there was an unrecognized taxable temporary difference in the amount of $1.8 million related to investment in the Mexican subsidiaries.


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As of September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 , the Company had $11.3 million and $10.7 million , respectively, of total gross unrecognized tax benefits including interest.  Approximately $8.6 million and $8.2 million , respectively, represent the amount of net unrecognized tax benefits that are permanent in nature and, if recognized, would affect the annual effective tax rate.   At September 30, 2016 , approximately $5.8 million of gross unrecognized tax benefits are expected to be resolved during the next twelve months through the expiration of the statute of limitations and settlement with taxing authorities. The Company’s continuing practice is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.  As of September 30, 2016 , the Company had approximately $1.6 million accrued for gross interest, of which $260,235 was a current period-end expense for the six months ended September 30, 2016 .
 
The Company is subject to U.S. and Mexican income taxes, as well as various other state and local jurisdictions.  With the exception of a few states, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2011, although carryforward attributes that were generated prior to 2011 may still be adjusted upon examination by the taxing authorities if they either have been or will be used in a future period.  

The Company’s effective income tax rate increased to 36.6% for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 compared to 31.8% for the prior year quarter. The increase was primarily due to the decrease in reserves related to a state ruling in favor of the Company and state refund claims in the prior year quarter.

NOTE 10 – COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENCIES

See Part 1, Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Regulatory Matters-CFPB Investigation,” for information regarding the Company’s previously disclosed receipt of a Civil Investigative Demand (“CID”) from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) on March 12, 2014 and receipt of a Notice and Opportunity to Respond and Advise ("NORA") letter from the CFPB on August 7, 2015 and the Company’s responses thereto.

As previously disclosed, on April 22, 2014, a shareholder filed a putative class action complaint, Edna Selan Epstein v. World Acceptance Corporation et al., in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina (case number 6:14-cv-01606) (the "Edna Epstein Putative Class Action"), against the Company and certain of its current and former officers on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s common stock between April 25, 2013 and March 12, 2014. Two amended complaints have been filed by the plaintiffs, and several other motions have been filed in the proceedings. The complaint, as currently amended, alleges that (i) the Company made false and misleading statements in various SEC reports and other public statements in violation of federal securities laws preceding the Company’s disclosure in a Form 8-K filed March 13, 2014 that it had received the above-referenced CID from the CFPB (ii) the Company’s loan growth and volume figures were inflated because of a weakness in the Company’s internal controls relating to its accounting treatment of certain small-dollar loan re-financings and (iii) additional allegations regarding, among other things, the Company's receipt of a Notice and Opportunity to Respond and Advise letter from the CFPB on August 7, 2015. The complaint seeks class certification for a class consisting of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's common stock between January 30, 2013 and August 10, 2015, unspecified monetary damages, costs and attorneys' fees. The Company believes the complaint is without merit. On January 29, 2016, the defendants moved to dismiss the complaint. On August 24, 2016, the Court entered an order denying the defendants’ motion to dismiss. On September 28, 2016, the Lead Plaintiff filed a motion seeking to certify the action as a class action. The time for the Company to respond to the Lead Plaintiff’s motion for class certification has not yet expired. On October 7, 2016, the defendants filed an answer to the complaint. The parties are presently engaged in discovery.


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As previously disclosed, on July 15, 2015, a shareholder filed a putative derivative complaint, Irwin J. Lipton, et al. v. McLean, et al., in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina (case number 6:15-cv-02796-MGL) (the “Lipton Derivative Action”), on behalf of the Company against certain of its current and former officers and directors. On September 21, 2015, another shareholder filed a putative derivative complaint, Paul Parshall, et al. v. McLean, et al., in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina (case number 6:15-cv-03779-MGL) (the “Parshall Derivative Action”), asserting substantially similar claims on behalf of the Company against certain of its current and former officers and directors. On October 14, 2015, the Court entered an order consolidating the Lipton Derivative Action and the Parshall Derivative Action as In re World Acceptance Corp. Derivative Litigation (Lead Case No. 6:15-cv-02796-MGL). The plaintiffs subsequently filed an amended consolidated complaint, and the amended consolidated complaint alleges, among other things: (i) that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties by disseminating false and misleading information to the Company’s shareholders regarding the Company’s loan growth, loan renewals, allowances for loan losses, revenue sources, revenue growth, compliance with GAAP, and the sufficiency of the Company’s internal controls and accounting procedures; (ii) that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties by failing to ensure that the Company maintained adequate internal controls; (iii) that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties by failing to exercise prudent oversight and supervision of the Company’s officers and other employees to ensure conformity with all applicable laws and regulations; (iv) that the defendants were unjustly enriched as a result of the compensation they received while allegedly breaching their fiduciary duties owed to the Company; (v) that the defendants wasted corporate assets by paying excessive compensation to certain of the Company’s executive officers, awarding self-interested stock options to certain of the Company’s officers and directors, incurring legal liability and legal costs to defend the defendants’ unlawful actions, and authorizing the repurchase of Company stock at artificially inflated prices; (vi) that certain of the defendants breached their fiduciary duty to the Company by selling shares of the Company’s stock at artificially inflated prices while in the possession of material, nonpublic information regarding the Company’s financial condition; (vii) that the defendants violated Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by making false and misleading statements regarding the Company’s practices regarding loan renewals, loan modifications, and accounting for loans; (viii) that the defendants violated Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by failing to disclose alleged material facts in the Company’s 2014 and 2015 proxy statements; and (ix) allegations similar to those made in connection with the Edna Epstein Putative Class Action described above. The amended consolidated complaint seeks, among other things, unspecified monetary damages and an order directing the Company to take steps to reform and improve its corporate governance and internal procedures to comply with applicable laws and to protect the Company and its shareholders from future wrongdoing such as that described in the consolidated complaint. The defendants filed motions to dismiss the amended consolidated complaint on April 13, 2016. The plaintiffs filed responses in opposition, the defendants filed replies in further support of their motions to dismiss, and the defendants’ motions to dismiss the amended consolidated complaint are currently pending before the Court.

In addition, from time to time the Company is involved in routine litigation matters relating to claims arising out of its operations in the normal course of business, including matters in which damages in various amounts are claimed.

Estimating an amount or range of possible losses resulting from litigation, government actions and other legal proceedings is inherently difficult and requires an extensive degree of judgment, particularly where the matters involve indeterminate claims for monetary damages, may involve fines, penalties or damages that are discretionary in amount, involve a large number of claimants or significant discretion by regulatory authorities, represent a change in regulatory policy or interpretation, present novel legal theories, are in the early stages of the proceedings, are subject to appeal or could result in a change in business practices. In addition, because most legal proceedings are resolved over extended periods of time, potential losses are subject to change due to, among other things, new developments, changes in legal strategy, the outcome of intermediate procedural and substantive rulings and other parties’ settlement posture and their evaluation of the strength or weakness of their case against us. For these reasons, we are currently unable to predict the ultimate timing or outcome of, or reasonably estimate the possible losses or a range of possible losses resulting from, the matters described above. Based on information currently available, the Company does not believe that any reasonably possible losses arising from currently pending legal matters will be material to the Company’s results of operations or financial condition. However, in light of the inherent uncertainties involved in such matters, an adverse outcome in one or more of these matters could materially and adversely affect the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows in any particular reporting period.

NOTE 11 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued.  Management is not aware of any significant events occurring subsequent to the balance sheet date that would have a material effect on the financial statements thereby requiring adjustment or disclosure.

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WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This report on Form 10-Q, including “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” contains various “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that are based on management’s belief and assumptions, as well as information currently available to management.  Statements other than those of historical fact, as well as those identified by the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “expect,” “believe,” “may,” “will,” “should,” "would," "could," and any variation of the foregoing and similar expressions are forward-looking statements.  Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in any such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.  Any such statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions.  Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, the Company’s actual financial results, performance or financial condition may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or expected.  

Among the key factors that could cause our actual financial results, performance or condition to differ from the expectations expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements are the following: recently enacted, proposed or future legislation and the manner in which it is implemented; the nature and scope of regulatory authority, particularly discretionary authority, that may be exercised by regulators, including, but not limited to, the CFPB, having jurisdiction over the Company’s business or consumer financial transactions generically; the unpredictable nature of regulatory proceedings and litigation; any determinations, findings, claims or actions made or taken by the CFPB, other regulators or other third parties in connection with or resulting from the CID that assert or establish that the Company’s lending practices or other aspects of its business violate applicable laws or regulations; the impact of changes in accounting rules and regulations, or their interpretation or application, which could materially and adversely affect the Company’s reported consolidated financial statements or necessitate material delays or changes in the issuance of the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements; the Company's assessment of its internal control over financial reporting, and the timing and effectiveness of the Company's efforts to remediate any reported material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting, which could lead the Company to report further or unremediated material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting; changes in interest rates; risks relating to expansion and foreign operations; risks inherent in making loans, including repayment risks and value of collateral; the timing and amount of revenues that may be recognized by the Company; changes in current revenue and expense trends (including trends affecting delinquency and charge-offs); changes in the Company’s markets and general changes in the economy (particularly in the markets served by the Company). These and other risks are discussed in more detail in Part 1, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the Company's most recent report on Form 10-K for the Fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 filed with the SEC, and in the Company’s other reports filed with, or furnished to, the SEC from time to time. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements it may make.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth certain information derived from the Company's consolidated statements of operations and balance sheets, as well as operating data and ratios, for the periods indicated (unaudited):


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Three months ended September 30,
 
Six months ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Average gross loans receivable ¹
$
1,098,722

 
$
1,160,364

 
$
1,086,278

 
$
1,142,983

Average net loans receivable ²
792,684

 
842,043

 
785,474

 
831,536

Expenses as a % of total revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
27.7
%
 
27.5
%
 
26.5
%
 
23.3
%
General and administrative
49.1
%
 
46.5
%
 
49.3
%
 
47.9
%
Total interest expense
4.3
%
 
5.3
%
 
4.3
%
 
4.7
%
Operating income ³
23.2
%
 
26.0
%
 
24.2
%
 
28.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Return on average assets (trailing 12 months)
9.0
%
 
12.4
%
 
9.0
%
 
12.4
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Offices opened (merged) or acquired, net
(2
)
 
15

 
(17
)
 
26

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total offices (at period end)
1,322

 
1,346

 
1,322

 
1,346



(1)  
Average gross loans receivable have been determined by averaging month-end gross loans receivable over the indicated period.
(2)  
Average net loans receivable have been determined by averaging month-end gross loans receivable less unearned interest and deferred fees over the indicated period.
(3)  
Operating income is computed as total revenues less provision for loan losses and general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues.

 
Comparison of three months ended September 30, 2016 versus three months ended September 30, 2015

Net income was $15.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 , a 19.3% decrease from the $19.2 million earned during the three months ended September 30, 2015 .  Operating income (revenue less provision for loan losses and general and administrative expenses) decreased by $5.5 million , or 15.5% . Interest expense decreased by $1.8 million , or 24.1% . Income tax expense decreased by $30.7 thousand , or 0.3% .

Total revenue decreased by $7.1 million , or 5.2% , to $129.3 million during the quarter ended September 30, 2016 from $136.4 million for the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

Interest and fee income for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 decreased by $7.0 million , or 5.6% , from the corresponding quarter of the previous year.  The decrease was primarily due to a corresponding decrease in average earning loans and an unfavorable move in exchange rates.

Insurance commissions and other income for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 decreased by $0.2 million , or 1.3% , from the corresponding quarter of the previous year.  Insurance commissions decreased by approximately $1.2 million, or 10.5%, during the three months when compared to the same period in the prior year. Insurance commissions decreased primarily due to a decrease in loans where our insurance products are available to our customer. Other income increased by approximately $1.0 million from the prior year quarter. Other income was negatively impacted in the prior year quarter by a buyback of charged-off accounts sold in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015. The buyback resulted in a $1.5 million net loss during the second quarter of fiscal 2016. Excluding the prior year loss, other income decreased by approximately $0.5 million which was primarily due to a decrease in ParaData sales revenue.

The provision for loan losses during the quarter ended September 30, 2016 decreased by $1.7 million , or 4.5% from the corresponding quarter of the previous year. This decrease is due primarily to the Company recording an additional $5.0 million provision during the prior year second quarter. This was off-set by an increase in net charge-offs and a larger increase in accounts 90 days past due quarter over quarter. Net charge-offs as a percentage of average net loans on an annualized basis increased from 13.6% to 15.6% when comparing the two quarterly periods, partially due to the Company's recording a sale of accounts previously charged-off during the quarter ending September 30, 2015. The sale, which totaled approximately $0.3 million, increased recoveries and, therefore, decreased net charge-offs in that period. There were no sales recorded in the current period. Net charge-offs excluding the impact of the charge-off sale were up $2.1 million. U.S. accounts that were 61 days or more past due increased to 5.3% on a recency basis and to 7.0% on a contractual basis at September 30, 2016, compared to 4.8% and 6.5%, respectively, at September

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30, 2015. On a consolidated basis, accounts that were 61 days or more past due increased to 5.5% on a recency basis and to 7.7% on a contractual basis at September 30, 2016, compared to 5.0% and 7.0%, respectively, at September 30, 2015. As a result of the higher delinquencies, our allowance to net loans increased from 9.5% at September 30, 2015 to 9.7% at September 30, 2016.

General and administrative (G&A) expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 increased by $20,000 , or 0.03% from the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Personnel expenses increased $1.0 million when comparing the two quarterly periods. The prior year quarter benefited from the release of expense previously accrued under the Group B performance based restricted stock awards. The release in the prior quarter resulted in a decrease in personnel expense of approximately $2.6 million. Personnel expense in the prior year quarter also benefited from the release of accruals related to the retirement of the previous CEO. The impact of the reversal on the prior year was $1.5 million. Occupancy expense decreased $1.4 million quarter over quarter which is primarily related to a $1.3 million loss taken in the prior year quarter as a result of the sale of the corporate jet. The Company’s advertising expense increased $700,000 from prior year quarter as the Company shifted its marketing spend from the first quarter to the second quarter.
 
Interest expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 decreased by $1.8 million , or 24.1% from the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The decrease in interest expense is due to a 26.1% decrease in the average debt outstanding, from $493.9 million to $365.0 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, respectively.

The Company’s effective income tax rate increased to 36.6% for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 compared to 31.8% for the prior year quarter. The increase was primarily due to the decrease in reserves related to an initial state ruling in favor of the Company and state refund claims in the prior year quarter.

Comparison of six months ended September 30, 2016 versus six months ended September 30, 2015

Net income was $32.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2016, a 25.0% decrease from the $42.8 million earned during the six months ended September 30, 2015.  Operating income (revenue less provision for loan losses and general and administrative expenses) decreased by $16.8 million, or 21.3%. Interest expense decreased by $1.6 million, or 12.8%. Income tax expense decreased by $4.4 million, or 19.1%.

Total revenue decreased by $17.3 million, or 6.3%, to $256.3 million during the six months ended September 30, 2016 from $273.6 million for the corresponding period of the previous year.

Interest and fee income for the six months ended September 30, 2016 decreased by $15.8 million, or 6.4%, from the corresponding period of the previous year.  The decrease was due primarily to a corresponding decrease in average earning loans and an unfavorable move in exchange rates. The move in the exchange rate had a negative impact of approximately $3.3 million on the current period’s revenue compared to the prior year.

Insurance commissions and other income for the six months ended September 30, 2016 decreased by $1.5 million, or 5.6%, from the corresponding period of the previous year.  Insurance commissions decreased by approximately $2.0 million, or 9.1%, during the six months when compared to the same period in the prior year. Insurance commissions decreased primarily due to a decrease in loans where our insurance products are available to the customer. Other income increased by approximately $0.5 million, or 11.9%.

The provision for loan losses during the six months ended September 30, 2016 increased by $4.1 million, or 6.4% from the corresponding period of the previous year. This increase is due primarily to net charge-offs increasing by $6.9 million. Net charge-offs as a percentage of average net loans on an annualized basis increased from 12.8% to 15.3% when comparing the two periods, partially due to the Company's recording three sales of accounts previously charged-off during the six months ended September 30, 2015. The sales, which totaled approximately $2.1 million, increased recoveries and, therefore, decreased net charge-offs in that period. There were no sales recorded in the current period. Net charge-offs excluding the impact of the charge-off sale were up $4.8 million.

General and administrative (G&A) expenses for the six months ended September 30, 2016 decreased by $4.6 million, or 3.5% from the corresponding period of the previous year. Overall, general and administrative expenses, when divided by average open offices, decreased by approximately 3.1% when comparing the two periods. The total general and administrative expense as a percent of total revenue was 49.3% for the six months ended September 30, 2016 and was 47.9% for the six months ended September 30, 2015. Personnel expenses decreased by $0.3 million despite the prior year benefiting from the release of expense previously accrued under the Group B performance-based restricted stock awards. The release resulted in a decrease in personnel expense of approximately $6.0 million during the prior period. Personnel expense in the prior year also benefited from the net release of accruals related to resignation of a senior vice president and the retirement of the previous CEO. The net impact of the reversals

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on the prior year was $3.3 million. Occupancy expense decreased $1.3 million from prior year which is related to a $1.3 million loss taken in the prior year quarter as a result of the sale of the corporate jet. The Company has also seen a reduction in G&A expense related to the cessation of field calls.

Interest expense for the six months ended September 30, 2016 decreased by $1.6 million, or 12.8% from the corresponding period of the previous year. The decrease is the result of a 25.2% decrease in the average debt outstanding, from $489.3 million to $366.2 million for the periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, respectively.

The Company’s effective income tax rate increased to 37.0% for the six months ended September 30, 2016 compared to 35.2% for the corresponding period of the previous year. The increase was primarily do to the decrease in reserves related to a state ruling in favor of the Company and state refund claims in the prior year period.

Regulatory Matters

CFPB Investigation

As previously disclosed, on March 12, 2014, the Company received a Civil Investigative Demand (“CID”) from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”). The stated purpose of the CID is to determine whether the Company has been or is “engaging in unlawful acts or practices in connection with the marketing, offering, or extension of credit in violation of Sections 1031 and 1036 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act, 12 U.S.C. §§ 5531, 5536, the Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1601, et seq., Regulation Z, 12 C.F.R. pt. 1026, or any other Federal consumer financial law” and “also to determine whether Bureau action to obtain legal or equitable relief would be in the public interest.” The Company responded, within the deadlines specified in the CID, to broad requests for production of documents, answers to interrogatories and written reports related to loans made by the Company and numerous other aspects of the Company’s business.

Also as previously disclosed, on August 7, 2015, the Company received a letter from the CFPB’s Enforcement Office notifying the Company that, in accordance with the CFPB’s discretionary Notice and Opportunity to Respond and Advise (“NORA”) process, the staff of CFPB’s Enforcement Office is considering recommending that the CFPB take legal action against the Company (the “NORA Letter”). The NORA Letter states that the staff of the CFPB’s Enforcement Office expects to allege that the Company violated the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, 12 U.S.C. §5536. The NORA Letter confirms that the Company has the opportunity to make a NORA submission, which is a written statement setting forth any reasons of law or policy why the Company believes the CFPB should not take legal action against it. The Company understands that a NORA Letter is intended to ensure that potential subjects of enforcement actions have the opportunity to present their positions to the CFPB before an enforcement action is recommended or commenced.

The Company has made NORA submissions to the CFPB’s Enforcement Office. The Company expects that there will continue to be additional requests or demands for information from the CFPB and ongoing interactions between the CFPB, the Company and Company counsel as part of the investigation. We are currently unable to predict the ultimate timing or outcome of the CFPB investigation. While the Company believes its marketing and lending practices are lawful, there can be no assurance that the CFPB's ongoing investigation or future exercise of its enforcement, regulatory, discretionary or other powers will not result in findings or alleged violations of federal consumer financial protection laws that could lead to enforcement actions, proceedings or litigation and the imposition of damages, fines, penalties, restitution, other monetary liabilities, sanctions, settlements or changes to the Company’s business practices or operations that could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations or eliminate altogether the Company's ability to operate its business profitably or on terms substantially similar to those on which it currently operates. See Part I, Item 1, “Business- Government Regulation-Federal legislation” and Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2016 for a further discussion of these matters and federal regulations to which the Company’s operations are subject.

CFPB Proposed Rulemaking Initiatives

On June 2, 2016, the CFPB announced proposed rules under its unfair, deceptive and abusive acts and practices rulemaking authority relating to payday, vehicle title, and similar loans. The proposal would cover short-term loans with a contractual term of 45 days or less, as well as “longer-term loans” with a term of longer than 45 days with an all-in annualized percentage rate of interest (“APR”) in excess of 36% in which the lender has either a non-purchase money security interest in the consumer’s vehicle or the right to collect repayment from the consumer’s bank account or paycheck. The CFPB’s “longer-term” credit proposals seek to address a concern that consumers suffer harm if lenders fail to reasonably underwrite loans but take a security interest in the consumer’s vehicle or access to repayment from a consumer’s account or wages. Although the Company does not make loans with terms of 45 days or less or obtain access to a customer’s bank account or paycheck for repayment of any of its loans, it does make some vehicle-secured loans with an APR within the scope of the proposal. The proposals would require a lender, as a condition

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of making a covered longer-term loan, to first make a good-faith reasonable determination that the consumer has the ability to repay the covered longer-term loan without reborrowing or defaulting. The proposals would require a lender to consider and verify the amount and timing of the consumer’s income, the consumer’s major financial obligations, and the consumer’s borrowing history prior to making a covered loan. Lenders would also be required to determine that a consumer is able to make all projected payments under the covered longer-term loan as those payments are due, while still fulfilling other major financial obligations and meeting living expenses. This ability to repay assessment would apply to both the initial longer-term loan and to any subsequent refinancing. In addition, the proposals would include a rebuttable presumption that customers seeking to refinance a covered longer-term loan lack an “ability to repay” if at the time of refinancing: (i) the borrower was delinquent by more than seven days or had recently been delinquent on an outstanding loan within the past 30 days; (ii) the borrower stated or indicated an inability to make a scheduled payment within the past 30 days; (iii) the refinancing would result in the first scheduled payment to be due in a longer period of time than between the time of refinancing the loan and the next regularly scheduled payment on the outstanding loan; or (iv) the refinancing would not provide the consumer a disbursement of funds or an amount that would not substantially exceed the amount of payment due on the outstanding loan within 30 days of refinancing. To overcome this presumption of inability to repay, the lender would have to verify an improvement in the borrower’s financial capacity to indicate an ability to repay the additional extension of credit. These proposals are subject to possible change before any final rules would be issued and implemented and we cannot predict what the ultimate rulemaking will provide. The Company does not believe that these proposals as currently described by the CFPB would have a material impact on the Company’s existing lending procedures, because the Company currently underwrites all its loans (including those secured by a vehicle title that would fall within the scope of these proposals) by reviewing the customer’s ability to repay based on the Company’s standards. However, there can be no assurance that these proposals for longer-term loans, if and when implemented in final rulemaking, would not require changes to the Company’s practices and procedures for such loans that could materially and adversely affect the Company’s ability to make such loans, the cost of making such loans, the Company’s ability to, or frequency with which it could, refinance any such loans, and the profitability of such loans. Any final rulemaking also could have effects beyond those contemplated in the initial proposal that could further materially and adversely impact our business and operations.

The CFPB also stated that it expects to conduct separate rulemaking to identify larger participants in the installment lending market for purposes of its supervision program. Though the timing of any such rulemaking is uncertain, the Company believes that the implementation of such rules would likely bring the Company’s business under the CFPB’s supervisory authority which, among other things, would subject the Company to reporting obligations to, and on-site compliance examinations by, the CFPB.

On May 5, 2016, the CFPB announced proposed rules to regulate the use of arbitration agreements in consumer financial products or services. The Dodd-Frank Act authorized the CFPB to conduct a formal study of arbitration agreements and, if certain conditions were met, regulate the use of arbitration agreements through a rulemaking. The CFPB’s proposal would apply to installment loans, credit cards, checking and deposit accounts, prepaid cards, money transfer services, auto title loans, small dollar or payday loans, and several other types of financial products or services. As specified, the proposal would affect arbitration agreements in two primary ways. First, it would require any arbitration agreement subject to the rule to provide explicitly that the arbitration agreement is inapplicable to cases filed in court on behalf of a class unless and until class certification is denied or the class claims are dismissed. Second, the proposal would require persons subject to the rulemaking, and who continue to use arbitration agreements, to submit information on initial claim filings and awards to the CFPB. Such claims or awards information could ultimately be published by the CFPB. The Company does not believe that these proposals as currently described by the CFPB would have a material impact on the Company’s existing operations. While the Company does use arbitration agreements, if the CFPB adopts a final rule as proposed, the Company expects to modify its contracts to conform to the rule. Such a change could lead to increased legal costs for the Company, but it should not otherwise materially affect the Company’s core business of making loans. However, any final rulemaking also could have effects beyond those contemplated in the initial proposal that could further materially and adversely impact the Company’s business and operations.

See Part I, Item 1, “Business- Government Regulation-Federal legislation” and Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2016 for a further discussion of these matters and federal regulations to which the Company’s operations are subject.

New Mexico Rate Cap Bills

On January 26, 2016, members of the New Mexico House Business and Employment Commitment tabled measures that would have led to the introduction of a House Bill which would propose a 36% rate cap on all financial lending products. The Company, through its state and federal trade associations, is working in opposition to this pending legislation; however, it is uncertain whether these efforts will be successful in preventing the passage of the legislation. The Company's operations are subject to extensive state and federal laws and regulations, and changes in those laws or regulations or their application could have a material, adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations, prospects or ability to continue operations in the jurisdictions affected by these changes. See Part I, Item 1, “Description of Business-Government Regulation” and Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the

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Company's report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 for more information regarding these regulations and related risks.

Military Lending Act Regulations

On July 22, 2015 the Department of Defense (the “DoD”) amended its regulations implementing the Military Lending Act (the “MLA”) by issuing final regulations (the “Final Rule”). Prior MLA regulations prohibited creditors from making payday loans, non-purchase money motor vehicle title loans with a term of less than 181 days, and refund anticipation loans to “covered borrowers,” which includes members of the armed forces (i) on active duty; (ii) on active Guard and Reserve Duty; and (iii) their dependents if the annual percentage rate of interest (“APR”) exceeded 36%. The Company did not make any of the loans covered under the prior MLA regulations. However, the Final Rule expands the MLA and its 36% APR cap to cover a broader range of credit products. The Final Rule covers credit offered or extended to a “covered borrower” primarily for personal, family, or household purposes that is either subject to a finance charge or payable by a written agreement in more than four installments. The Final Rule mandates, among other things, that a creditor must provide both oral and written disclosures, including an all-inclusive APR referred to as the Military Annual Percentage Rate (“MAPR”), and must not require arbitration in agreements with “covered borrowers." Additionally, the Final Rule prohibits creditors from entering into any credit transactions with covered borrowers that use the title of a vehicle as security for the credit obligation. Creditors may elect to check a borrower’s status as a “covered borrower” either in a database maintained by the DoD or through a nationwide consumer reporting agency before entering into a consumer credit transaction. Doing so provides a creditor with a legally conclusive determination as to the borrower’s status and affords the creditor a safe harbor from liability as to the “covered borrower” determination. While the Final Rule became effective on October 1, 2015, the limitations in the Final Rule apply only to consumer credit transactions or accounts for consumer credit consummated or established on or after October 3, 2016. As such, effective September 1, 2016, the Company elected to no longer make loans to covered borrowers (active duty military personnel and their dependents) due to these new restrictions in the law. The Company believes the implementation of the Final Rule will not adversely affect its operations or financial condition.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company has financed and continues to finance its operations, acquisitions and office expansion through a combination of cash flows from operations and borrowings from its institutional lenders.  The Company has generally applied its cash flows from operations to fund its loan volume, fund acquisitions, repay long-term indebtedness, and repurchase its common stock.  As the Company's gross loans receivable increased from $972.7 million at March 31, 2012 to $1,067.0 million at March 31, 2016, net cash provided by operating activities for fiscal years 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $206.1 million, $241.9 million, $246.0 million, $232.0 million and $219.4 million, respectively.

The Company continues to believe stock repurchases to be a viable component of the Company’s long-term financial strategy and an excellent use of excess cash when the opportunity arises.  However, our amended credit facility now requires the Company to obtain prior written consent from our lenders holding at least 66-2/3% of the aggregate commitments before repurchasing additional shares.

The Company plans to open or acquire 15 branches in the United States and 10 branches in Mexico during fiscal 2017 . Expenditures by the Company to open and furnish new offices averaged approximately $27,000 per branch during fiscal 2016 . New branches have also required from $100,000 to $400,000 to fund outstanding loans receivable originated during their first 12 months of operation. During the six months ended September 30, 2016 , the Company opened 6 new branches and 23 branches were merged into existing branches.

The Company did not complete any acquisitions during the first six months of fiscal 2017 . The Company may acquire new offices or receivables from its competitors or acquire offices in communities not currently served by the Company if attractive opportunities arise as conditions in local economies and the financial circumstances of owners change.

The Company has a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks. The revolving credit facility provides for revolving borrowings of up to the lesser of (1) the aggregate commitments under the facility and (2) a borrowing base, and includes a $1.5 million letter of credit subfacility. At September 30, 2016 , the aggregate commitments under the credit facility were $460.0 million . In July 2016, the credit facility was amended to, among other things, extend the term through June 15, 2018 and reduce the aggregate commitments to $460 million. The aggregate commitments will further reduce to $370.0 million on March 31, 2017. The amended facility has an accordion feature pursuant to which the Company may request an increase in the aggregate amount of the commitments under the revolving credit facility, provided that the aggregate amount of the commitments will not exceed $500 million. The borrowing base limitation is equal to the product of (a) the Company’s eligible finance receivables, less unearned finance charges, insurance premiums and insurance commissions, and (b) an advance rate percentage that ranges from 79% to 85% based on a collateral performance indicator, as more completely described below. Further, the administrative agent under

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the revolving credit facility has the right at any time, and from time to time in its permitted discretion (but without any obligation), to set aside reasonable reserves against the borrowing base in such amounts as it may deem appropriate, including, without limitation, reserves with respect to regulatory events or any increased operational, legal or regulatory risk.

Funds borrowed under the revolving credit facility bear interest at the LIBOR rate plus 4.0% per annum, with a minimum rate of 5.0%.  During the six months ended September 30, 2016 , the effective interest rate, including the commitment fee and amortization of debt issuance costs, on borrowings under the revolving credit facility was 5.9% .  The Company pays a commitment fee equal to 0.50% per annum of the daily unused portion of the commitments.  On September 30, 2016 , $360.6 million was outstanding under this facility, and there was $97.9 million of unused borrowing availability under the borrowing base limitations.

The Company’s obligations under the revolving credit facility, together with treasury management and hedging obligations owing to any lender under the revolving credit facility or any affiliate of any such lender, are required to be guaranteed by each of the Company’s wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries. The obligations of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors under the revolving credit facility, together with such treasury management and hedging obligations, are secured by a first-priority security interest in substantially all assets of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors.

The agreement governing the Company’s revolving credit facility contains affirmative and negative covenants, including covenants that restrict the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to, among other things, incur or guarantee indebtedness, incur liens, pay dividends and repurchase or redeem capital stock, dispose of assets, engage in mergers and consolidations, make acquisitions or other investments, redeem or prepay subordinated debt, amend subordinated debt documents, make changes in the nature of its business, and engage in transactions with affiliates. The agreement also contains financial covenants, including a minimum consolidated net worth of $330.0 million, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 2.5 to 1.0, a maximum ratio of total debt to consolidated adjusted net worth of 2.75 to 1.0, and a maximum ratio of subordinated debt to consolidated adjusted net worth of 1.0 to 1.0. The agreement allows the Company to incur subordinated debt that matures after the termination date for the revolving credit facility and that contains specified subordination terms, subject to limitations on amount imposed by the financial covenants under the agreement.

In addition, the agreement establishes a maximum specified level for the collateral performance indicator. The collateral performance indicator is equal to the sum of (1) a three-month rolling average rate of receivables at least sixty days past due and (2) an eight-month rolling average net charge-off rate. The Company was in compliance with these covenants at September 30, 2016 and does not believe that these covenants will materially limit its business and expansion strategy.

The agreement contains events of default including, without limitation, nonpayment of principal, interest or other obligations, violation of covenants, misrepresentation, cross-default to other debt, bankruptcy and other insolvency events, judgments, certain ERISA events, actual or asserted invalidity of loan documentation, invalidity of subordination provisions of subordinated debt, certain changes of control of the Company, and the occurrence of certain regulatory events (including the entry of any stay, order, judgment, ruling or similar event related to the Company’s or any of its subsidiaries’ originating, holding, pledging, collecting or enforcing its eligible finance receivables that is material to the Company or any subsidiary) which remains unvacated, undischarged, unbonded or unstayed by appeal or otherwise for a period of 60 days from the date of its entry and is reasonably likely to cause a material adverse change.

The Company believes that cash flow from operations and borrowings under its revolving credit facility or other sources will be adequate to fund the expected cost of opening or acquiring new branches, including funding initial operating losses of new branches and funding loans receivable originated by those branches and the Company's other branches (for the next 12 months and for the foreseeable future beyond that).  Except as otherwise discussed in this report and in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2016 , including, but not limited to, any discussions in Part 1, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" (as supplemented by any subsequent disclosures in information the Company files with or furnishes to the SEC from time to time), management is not currently aware of any trends, demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that it believes will or could result in, or are or could be reasonably likely to result in, any material adverse effect on the Company’s liquidity.
 

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Share Repurchase Program

The Company's historical long-term profitability has demonstrated over many years our ability to generate excess cash flow from our operations. We have and intend to continue to use our cash flow and excess capital to repurchase shares, assuming we are able to obtain the required consent of our lenders and that the repurchased shares are accretive to earnings per share.

Since 1996, the Company has repurchased approximately 18.1 million shares for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $849.2 million. As of September 30, 2016 , the Company had $11.5 million in aggregate board-approved outstanding stock repurchase authorizations. As of September 30, 2016 our debt outstanding was $360.6 million and our shareholders' equity was $417.8 million , resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.9:1.0.  Our first priority is to ensure we have enough capital to fund loan growth.  We will also evaluate acquisition opportunities as they arise. To the extent we have excess capital and our lenders under the revolving credit facility provide consent, we intend to continue repurchasing stock, as authorized by our Board of Directors, which is consistent with our past practice.
Inflation

The Company does not believe that inflation, within reasonably anticipated rates, will have a material, adverse effect on its financial condition.  Although inflation would increase the Company’s operating costs in absolute terms, the Company expects that the same decrease in the value of money would result in an increase in the size of loans demanded by its customer base.  It is reasonable to anticipate that such a change in customer preference would result in an increase in total loans receivable and an increase in absolute revenue to be generated from that larger amount of loans receivable.  That increase in absolute revenue should offset any increase in operating costs.  In addition, because the Company’s loans have a relatively short contractual term, it is unlikely that loans made at any given point in time will be repaid with significantly inflated dollars.


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Quarterly Information and Seasonality

See Note 2 to the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.


Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
 
See Note 2 to the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Critical Accounting Policies
 
The Company’s accounting and reporting policies are in accordance with U.S. GAAP and conform to general practices within the finance company industry.  Certain accounting policies involve significant judgment by the Company’s management, including the use of estimates and assumptions which affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. As a result, changes in these estimates and assumptions could significantly affect the Company’s financial position and results of operations. The Company considers its policies regarding the allowance for loan losses, share-based compensation and income taxes to be its most critical accounting policies due to the significant degree of management judgment involved.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The Company has developed processes and procedures for assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses that take into consideration various assumptions and estimates with respect to the loan portfolio.  The Company’s assumptions and estimates may be affected in the future by changes in economic conditions, among other factors.  Additional information concerning the allowance for loan losses is discussed under Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Credit Quality” in the Company’s report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 .
 
Share-Based Compensation

The Company measures compensation cost for share-based awards at fair value and recognizes compensation over the service period for awards expected to vest. The fair value of restricted stock is based on the number of shares granted and the quoted price of the Company’s common stock at the time of grant, and the fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The Black-Scholes model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including expected volatility, risk-free interest rate and expected life, changes to which can materially affect the fair value estimate. In addition, the estimation of share-based awards that will ultimately vest requires judgment, and to the extent actual results or updated estimates differ from the Company’s current estimates, such amounts will be recorded as a cumulative adjustment in the period estimates are revised. The Company considers many factors when estimating expected forfeitures, including types of awards and historical experience. Actual results and future changes in estimates may differ substantially from the Company’s current estimates.

Income Taxes
 
Management uses certain assumptions and estimates in determining income taxes payable or refundable, deferred income tax liabilities and assets for events recognized differently in its financial statements and income tax returns, and income tax expense. Determining these amounts requires analysis of certain transactions and interpretation of tax laws and regulations. Management exercises considerable judgment in evaluating the amount and timing of recognition of the resulting income tax liabilities and assets. These judgments and estimates are re-evaluated on a periodic basis as regulatory and business factors change.

No assurance can be given that either the tax returns submitted by management or the income tax reported on the Consolidated Financial Statements will not be adjusted by either adverse rulings, changes in the tax code, or assessments made by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), state, or foreign taxing authorities. The Company is subject to potential adverse adjustments, including but not limited to: an increase in the statutory federal or state income tax rates, the permanent non-deductibility of amounts currently considered deductible either now or in future periods, and the dependency on the generation of future taxable income in order to ultimately realize deferred income tax assets.
 
Under FASB ASC Topic 740, the Company will include the current and deferred tax impact of its tax positions in the financial statements when it is more likely than not (likelihood of greater than 50%) that such positions will be sustained by taxing authorities, with full knowledge of relevant information, based on the technical merits of the tax position. While the Company supports its tax positions by unambiguous tax law, prior experience with the taxing authority, and analysis of what it considers to be all relevant facts, circumstances and regulations, management must still rely on assumptions and estimates to determine the overall likelihood of success and proper quantification of a given tax position.


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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Interest Rate Risk

As of September 30, 2016 , the Company’s financial instruments consisted of the following: cash and cash equivalents, loans receivable and senior notes payable.  Fair value approximates carrying value for all of these instruments. Loans receivable are originated at prevailing market rates and have an average life of approximately eight months .  Given the short-term nature of these loans, they are continually repriced at current market rates.  The Company’s outstanding debt under its revolving credit facility was $360.6 million at September 30, 2016 .  Interest on borrowing under this facility is based on the greater of 5.0% or one month LIBOR plus 4.0%.

Based on the outstanding balance at September 30, 2016 , a change of 1.0% in the interest rates would cause a change in interest expense of approximately $1.9 million on an annual basis.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

The Company operates offices in Mexico, where its local businesses utilize the Mexican peso as their functional currency.  The consolidated financial statements of the Company are denominated in U.S. dollars and are, therefore, subject to fluctuation as the U.S. dollar and Mexican peso foreign exchange rates change.  International revenue from our non-U.S. operations accounted for approximately 8.1% and 7.8% of total revenue during the six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. There have been, and there may continue to be, period-to-period fluctuations in the relative portions of our international revenue to total consolidated revenue.

Our international operations are subject to risks, including but not limited to differing economic conditions, changes in political climate, social unrest, labor union dynamics that can affect the collectability of our payroll deduct product, differing tax structures, other regulations and restrictions, and foreign exchange rate volatility. Accordingly, our future consolidated financial position as well as our consolidated results of operations could be adversely affected by changes in these or other factors. Foreign exchange rate fluctuations may adversely impact our financial position as the assets and liabilities of our foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars in preparing our consolidated balance sheet. Our exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations arises in part from balances in our intercompany accounts included on our subsidiary balance sheets. These intercompany accounts are denominated in the functional currency of the foreign subsidiaries and are translated to U.S. dollars at each reporting period end. Additionally, foreign exchange rate fluctuations may impact our consolidated results from operations as exchange rate fluctuations will impact the amounts reported in our consolidated statement of income. The effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on our consolidated financial position is recognized within shareholders’ equity through accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The net translation adjustment for the six months ended September 30, 2016 was a loss of approximately $ 7.5 million . The Company’s foreign currency exchange rate exposures may change over time as business practices evolve and could have a material effect on the Company’s financial results.  The Company will continue to monitor and assess the effect of foreign currency fluctuations and may institute hedging strategies.
 
The Company performs a foreign exchange sensitivity analysis on a quarterly basis which assumes a hypothetical 10% increase and decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to the Mexican peso.  The foreign exchange risk sensitivity of both net loans receivable and consolidated net income is assessed using hypothetical scenarios and assumes that earnings in Mexican pesos are recognized evenly throughout a period. The actual results may differ from the results noted in the tables below particularly due to assumptions utilized or if events occur that were not included in the methodology.

The foreign exchange risk sensitivity of net loans denominated in Mexican pesos and translated into U.S. dollars, which were approximately $59.7 million and $56.8 million at September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, on the reported consolidated net loans receivable amount is summarized in the following table:
Foreign Exchange Sensitivity Analysis of Loans Receivable, Net Amounts
 
 
As of September 30, 2016
Foreign exchange spot rate, U.S. dollars to Mexican pesos
 
-10%
 
0%
 
10%
Loans receivable, net of unearned
 
$
785,073,263

 
$
790,497,608

 
$
797,127,383

% change from base amount
 
(0.69
)%
 
%
 
0.84
%
$ change from base amount
 
$
(5,424,345
)
 
$

 
$
6,629,775


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As of September 30, 2015
Foreign exchange spot rate, U.S. dollars to Mexican pesos
 
-10%
 
0%
 
10%
Loans receivable, net of unearned
 
$
839,198,088

 
$
844,358,721

 
$
850,666,161

% change from base amount
 
(0.61
)%
 
%
 
0.75
%
$ change from base amount
 
$
(5,160,633
)
 
$

 
$
6,307,440

 
The following table summarizes the results of the foreign exchange risk sensitivity analysis on reported consolidated net income as of the dates indicated below:
Foreign Exchange Sensitivity Analysis of Net Income
 
 
For the six months ended September 30, 2016
Foreign exchange spot rate, U.S. dollars to Mexican pesos
 
-10%
 
0%
 
10%
Net Income
 
$
31,828,649

 
$
32,109,419

 
$
32,452,583

% change from base amount
 
(0.87
)%
 
%
 
1.07
%
$ change from base amount
 
$
(280,770
)
 
$

 
$
343,164

 
 
For the six months ended September 30, 2015
Foreign exchange spot rate, U.S. dollars to Mexican pesos
 
-10%
 
0%
 
10%
Net Income
 
$
42,699,947

 
$
42,818,454

 
$
42,963,297

% change from base amount
 
(0.28
)%
 
%
 
0.34
%
$ change from base amount
 
$
(118,507
)
 
$

 
$
144,843


Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the
Exchange Act) that occurred during period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Based on management’s evaluation, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), as of the end of the period covered by this report, our CEO and CFO have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

See Note 10 to the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding legal proceedings.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes; except for the updated risk factors listed below, to the risk factors previously disclosed under Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2016.

Federal legislative or regulatory proposals, initiatives, actions or changes that are adverse to our operations or result in adverse regulatory proceedings, or our failure to comply with existing or future federal laws and regulations, could force us to modify, suspend or cease part or all of our nationwide operations.

We are subject to numerous federal laws and regulations that affect our lending operations. Although these laws and regulations have remained substantially unchanged for many years, the laws and regulations directly affecting our lending activities have been under review and subject to change in recent years as a result of various developments and changes in economic conditions, the make-up of the executive and legislative branches of government, and the political and media focus on issues of consumer and borrower protection. Any changes in such laws and regulations could force us to modify, suspend or cease part, or, in the worst case, all of our existing operations. It is also possible that the scope of federal regulations could change or expand in such a way as to preempt what has traditionally been state law regulation of our business activities.

In July 2010 the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) was enacted. The Dodd-Frank Act restructured and enhanced the regulation and supervision of the financial services industry and created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”), an agency with sweeping regulatory and enforcement authority over consumer financial transactions. Although the Dodd-Frank Act prohibits the CFPB from setting interest rates on consumer loans, efforts to create a federal usury cap, applicable to all consumer credit transactions and substantially below rates at which the Company could create to operate profitably, are still ongoing. Any federal legislative or regulatory action that severely restricts or prohibits the provision of small-loan consumer credit and similar services on terms substantially similar to those we currently provide would, if enacted, have a material adverse impact on our business, prospects, results of operations and financial condition. Any federal law that would impose a 36% or similar annualized credit rate cap on our services would, if enacted, almost certainly eliminate our ability to continue our current operations.

The CFPB’s rulemaking and enforcement authority extends to certain non-depository institutions, including us. The CFPB is specifically authorized, among other things, to take actions to prevent companies providing consumer financial products or services and their service providers from engaging in unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices in connection with consumer financial products and services, and to issue rules requiring enhanced disclosures for consumer financial products or services. The CFPB may also issue regulations regarding the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in consumer financial markets, but only after conducting a study of the matter as mandated by the Dodd-Frank Act. The CFPB also has authority to interpret, enforce, and issue regulations implementing enumerated consumer laws, including certain laws that apply to our business. Further, the CFPB has authority to designate non-depository “larger participants” in certain markets for consumer financial services and products for purposes of the CFPB’s supervisory authority under the Dodd-Frank Act. Such designated “larger participants” are subject to reporting and on-site compliance examinations by the CFPB, which may result in increased compliance costs and potentially greater enforcement risks based on these supervisory activities. Although the CFPB has not yet developed a “larger participant” rule that directly covers the Company’s installment lending business, in March 2015 in connection with the CFPB’s discussion of a proposed rulemaking initiative described below, the CFPB stated that it expects to conduct separate rulemaking to identify larger participants in the installment lending market for purposes of its supervision program. Though the timing of any such rulemaking is uncertain, the Company believes that the implementation of such rules would likely bring the Company’s business under the CFPB’s direct supervisory authority.

On June 2, 2016, the CFPB announced proposed rules under its unfair, deceptive and abusive acts and practices rulemaking authority relating to payday, vehicle title, and similar loans. The proposal would cover short-term loans with a contractual term of 45 days or less, as well as “longer-term loans” with a term of longer than 45 days with an all-in annualized percentage rate of interest (“APR”) in excess of 36% in which the lender has either a non-purchase money security interest in the consumer’s vehicle or the right to collect repayment from the consumer’s bank account or paycheck. The CFPB’s “longer-term” credit proposals seek to address a concern that it is an abusive and unfair practice if lenders fail to reasonably underwrite loans but take a security interest in the consumer’s vehicle or access to repayment from a consumer’s account or wages. Although the Company does not make loans with terms of 45 days or less or obtain access to a customer’s bank account or paycheck for repayment of any of its loans,

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it does make some vehicle-secured loans with an APR within the scope of the proposal. The proposals would require a lender, as a condition of making a covered longer-term loan, to first make a good-faith reasonable determination that the consumer has the ability to repay the covered longer-term loan without reborrowing or defaulting. The proposals would require a lender to consider and verify the amount and timing of the consumer’s income, the consumer’s major financial obligations, and the consumer’s borrowing history prior to making a covered loan. Lenders would also be required to determine that a consumer is able to make all projected payments under the covered longer-term loan as those payments are due, while still fulfilling other major financial obligations and meeting living expenses. This ability to repay assessment would apply to both the initial longer-term loan and to any subsequent refinancing. In addition, the proposals would include a rebuttable presumption that customers seeking to refinance a covered longer-term loan lack an “ability to repay” if at the time of refinancing: (i) the borrower was delinquent by more than seven days or had recently been delinquent on an outstanding loan within the past 30 days; (ii) the borrower stated or indicated an inability to make a scheduled payment within the past 30 days; (iii) the refinancing would result in the first scheduled payment to be due in a longer period of time than between the time of refinancing the loan and the next regularly scheduled payment on the outstanding loan; or (iv) the refinancing would not provide the consumer a disbursement of funds or an amount that would not substantially exceed the amount of payment due on the outstanding loan within 30 days of refinancing. To overcome this presumption of inability to repay, the lender would have to verify an improvement in the borrower’s financial capacity to indicate an ability to repay the additional extension of credit. These proposals are subject to possible change before any final rules would be issued and implemented and we cannot predict what the ultimate rulemaking will provide. The Company does not believe that these proposals as currently described by the CFPB would have a material impact on the Company’s existing lending procedures, because the Company currently underwrites all its loans (including those secured by a vehicle title that would fall within the scope of these proposals) by reviewing the customer’s ability to repay based on the Company’s standards. However, there can be no assurance that these proposals for longer-term loans, if and when implemented in final rulemaking, would not require changes to the Company’s practices and procedures for such loans that could materially and adversely affect the Company’s ability to make such loans, the cost of making such loans, the Company’s ability to, or frequency with which it could, refinance any such loans, and the profitability of such loans. Any final rulemaking also could have effects beyond those contemplated in the initial proposal that could further materially and adversely impact our business and operations.

On May 5, 2016, the CFPB announced proposed rules to regulate the use of arbitration agreements in consumer financial products or services. The Dodd-Frank Act authorized the CFPB to conduct a formal study of arbitration agreements and, if certain conditions were met, regulate the use of arbitration agreements through a rulemaking. The CFPB’s proposal would apply to installment loans, credit cards, checking and deposit accounts, prepaid cards, money transfer services, auto title loans, small dollar or payday loans, and several other types of financial products or services. As specified, the proposal would affect arbitration agreements in two primary ways. First, it would require any arbitration agreement subject to the rule to provide explicitly that the arbitration agreement is inapplicable to cases filed in court on behalf of a class unless and until class certification is denied or the class claims are dismissed. Second, the proposal would require persons subject to the rulemaking, and who continue to use arbitration agreements, to submit information on initial claim filings and awards to the CFPB. Such claims or awards information could ultimately be published by the CFPB. The Company does not believe that these proposals as currently described by the CFPB would have a material impact on the Company’s existing operations. While the Company does use arbitration agreements, if the CFPB adopts a final rule as proposed, the Company expects to modify its contracts to conform to the rule. Such a change could lead to increased legal costs for the Company, but it should not otherwise materially affect the Company’s core business of making loans. However, any final rulemaking also could have effects beyond those contemplated in the initial proposal that could further materially and adversely impact the Company’s business and operations.

In addition to the specific matters described above, other aspects of our business may be the subject of future CFPB rulemaking. The enactment of one or more of such regulatory changes, or the exercise of broad regulatory authority by regulators, including but not limited to, the CFPB, having jurisdiction over the Company’s business or discretionary consumer financial transactions generically, could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and prospects.

On July 22, 2015 the Department of Defense (the “DoD”) amended its regulations implementing the Military Lending Act (the “MLA”) by issuing final regulations (the “Final Rule”). Prior MLA regulations prohibited creditors from making payday loans, non-purchase money motor vehicle title loans with a term of less than 181 days, and refund anticipation loans to “covered borrowers,” which includes members of the armed forces (i) on active duty; (ii) on active Guard and Reserve Duty; and (iii) their dependents if the annual percentage rate of interest (“APR”) exceeded 36%. The Company did not make any of the loans covered under the prior MLA regulations. However, the Final Rule expands the MLA and its 36% APR cap to cover a broader range of credit products. The Final Rule covers credit offered or extended to a “covered borrower” primarily for personal, family, or household purposes that is either subject to a finance charge or payable by a written agreement in more than four installments. The Final Rule mandates, among other things, that a creditor must provide both oral and written disclosures, including an all-inclusive APR referred to as the Military Annual Percentage Rate (“MAPR”), and must not require arbitration in agreements with “covered borrowers." Additionally, the Final Rule prohibits creditors from entering into any credit transactions with covered borrowers that use the title of a vehicle as security for the credit obligation. Creditors may elect to check a borrower’s status as

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a “covered borrower” either in a database maintained by the DoD or through a nationwide consumer reporting agency before entering into a consumer credit transaction. Doing so provides a creditor with a legally conclusive determination as to the borrower’s status and affords the creditor a safe harbor from liability as to the “covered borrower” determination. While the Final Rule became effective on October 1, 2015, the limitations in the Final Rule apply only to consumer credit transactions or accounts for consumer credit consummated or established on or after October 3, 2016. As such, effective September 1, 2016, the Company elected to no longer make loans to covered borrowers (active duty military personnel and their dependents) due to these new restrictions in the law. The Company believes the implementation of the Final Rule will not adversely affect its operations or financial condition.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The Company's credit agreements contain certain restrictions on the payment of cash dividends on its capital stock.  See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources."

The Company did not repurchase any of its common stock during the six months ended September 30, 2016 .

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

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WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION, CONTINUED

Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
 
Description
Company Registration No. or Report if Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit No. of Previous Filing if Incorporated by Reference
10.1 +
 
Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Daniel Clinton Dyer, dated September 1, 2016
9/1/16 8-K
10.1
10.2
 
Tenth Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 12, 2016
7/14/16 8-K
10.1
10.3 +
 
Employment Agreement by and between World Acceptance Corporation de Mexico, S. De R.L. De C.V. and Ricardo Cavazos Saldana, dated September 30, 2016
*
*
31.1
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
*
*
31.2
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
*
*
32.1
 
Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
*
*
32.2
 
Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
*
*
101.1
 
The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2016, formatted in XBRL:
*
*
 
 
(i)
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016;
 
 
 
 
(ii)
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015;
 
 
 
 
(iii)
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015;
 
 
 
 
(iv)
Consolidated Statements of Shareholder’s Equity for the year ended March 31, 2016 and the six months ended September 30, 2016;
 
 
 
 
(v)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015; and
 
 
 
 
(vi)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 

*
Submitted electronically herewith.
+
Management Contract or other compensatory plan required to be filed under Item 6 of this report and Item 601 of Regulation S-K of the Securities and Exchange Commission.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 
WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:   /s/ Janet Lewis Matricciani
 
 
Janet Lewis Matricciani
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
Date:
November 4, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
By: /s/ John L. Calmes, Jr.
 
 
John L. Calmes, Jr.
 
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
Date: 
November 4, 2016

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1 INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE “AGREEMENT” FOR AN UNDETERMINED PERIOD OF TIME ENTERED INTO BY AND BETWEEN SERVICIOS WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION DE MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V., HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "COMPANY", AND, ON THE OTHER HAND, MR. RICARDO CAVAZOS SALDAÑA, HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "EMPLOYEE", IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING RECITALS AND CLAUSES: B A C K G R O U N D I. Whereas, the COMPANY and the EMPLOYEE entered into an Individual Employment Agreement for an Undetermined Period of Time on February 16th, 2010, in which the EMPLOYEE held the title of “Operations Vice-President”, with the salary and benefits determined in the aforementioned agreement. II. Whereas, the COMPANY, based on the right performance that the EMPLOYEE has had during his employment, has determined to set forth additional obligations, terms and conditions governing the labor relationship between the EMPLOYEE and the COMPANY, including to upgrade the benefits, responsibility and the title of the EMPLOYEE, effective as of June 1st, 2016, and according to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. R E C I T A L S I. The COMPANY, through its legal representative, declares that: a) It is a company formed and existing in accordance with the laws of Mexico and that its main corporate purpose is to provide any kind of services to any individual or entity in Mexican territory or in any other foreign territory. b) It has its main business address at: Avenida Rafael Perez Serna #951-3, Colonia San Lorenzo, in Ciudad Juárez Chihuahua. However, due to the nature of the services provided by the COMPANY, these will take place in several locations in Mexican territory and any other foreign territory. c) That its Federal Taxpayer Registry is SWA050523UZ2. d) It requires the services of the EMPLOYEE, to execute the title of "Senior Vice- President, Mexico", which primarily consist in the operation, supervision and administration of the local branches and regions opened by the Company in Mexico in such way that said branches and regions comply with their operational standards and purposes, and in general, any other tasks that can be similar and which have been assigned by the COMPANY to carry them out in any of their local branches or offices that could be designated by the COMPANY in Mexican Territory. e) The present Agreement is entered with the purpose of modifying and establishing the new work relation conditions between the EMPLOYEE and the COMPANY in México as of June 1st, 2016.


 
2 II. The EMPLOYEE declares: a) To be named as it has been stated. b) To have forty three (43) years and eight (8) months, ever since he was born on 4th of September of 1972. c) To have Mexican nationality. d) That his marital status is married. e) To have his main domicile in Valle Encinos Poniente 12 Cruz con Valle de Varas, Monterrey, Nuevo León, C.P. 64989. This address was provided by the EMPLOYEE for all legal purposes that could take place and specifically for the one indicated in Article 47th of the Mexican Federal Labor Law ("Ley Federal del Trabajo"). Likewise, the EMPLOYEE declares that this address is where he currently lives and establishes said address as the place to receive notices and notifications from the COMPANY. f) That he does not provide his services, subordinately or independently, for any other employer than the COMPANY, nor receives any kind of salary from another company, including any kind of compensation for any matter. g) That his Federal Taxpayer Registry number is CASR7209044GA. h) That his Single Population Registry Identity Number is CASR720904HNLVLC08. i) That his Mexican Institute for Social Security ("IMSS") number is 4395-72-7180-2. j) That he has the necessary capacity, knowledge and experience to provide his personal services to the COMPANY in accordance with the stipulations referred in this Agreement. k) That he has no legal impediment derived from any agreement or contract that could have been entered with a third party that would inhibit the undertaking of the services for which he is being hired for by the COMPANY. l) That he understands and knows the nature of this Agreement and that the labors he would provide have been explained to him, and that he has no objection whatsoever for the execution of this Agreement. III. Both parties declare that:


 
3 a) In this Agreement are foreseen all the minimum labor conditions contemplated in the Agreement entered into by the Parties on February 16th, 2010, which are modified hereunder to upgrade the labor benefits and responsibilities of the Employee; b) That the terms and conditions of this Agreement are agreed in strict concordance and respect of the acquired rights of the EMPLOYEE through the individual employment agreement described in the Recital above; and c) This Agreement modifies the agreement dated February 16th, 2010, and the labor relationship between the EMPLOYEE and the COMPANY will be ruled as of the date hereof in accordance to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. In virtue of the above stated, both parties hereby agree as follows: C L A U S E S FIRST. EMPLOYEE’S DUTIES. The EMPLOYEE will perform the activities established in section d) of Recital I of this Agreement and in Exhibit A attached hereto and which is deemed to be a part of this Agreement. The activities to be performed are considered of strict confidence for the COMPANY, and the EMPLOYEE shall perform all of the labors related with such activities. The EMPLOYEE is bound to carry out such activities with the utmost exertion, both material and intellectual, necessary in order to facilitate the operations, procedures, policies or levels of productivity and efficiency, in accordance with the proper necessities of the COMPANY. These activities will never be subject to the use or vigilance of determined areas, work utensils, labors or determined operations; however, they will be subject of the managing, use and attention that the direction in charge of the EMPLOYEE requires, including the workforce entrusted to him, and that have been properly specified in the description of the title position in Exhibit A. SECOND. TERM OF THE AGREEMENT. The present Agreement is entered by the COMPANY and the EMPLOYEE for an undetermined period of time and it would only be modified, rescinded or terminated at the occurrence of any of the causes established by the Mexican Federal Labor Law. THIRD. TITLE. The EMPLOYEE shall hold the position or charge of “Senior Vice President, Mexico” and shall perform his work under the direction of the COMPANY or its representatives to whose authority he shall be subject to concerning his work and shall carry out the same with the appropriate effort, attention, and dedication and in the manner, time, and place as agreed upon. The EMPLOYEE will solely be granted with the salary and


 
4 benefits described in this Agreement and in Exhibit B, attached hereto and which will be deemed as part of this Agreement FOURTH. PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES. The services to be provided by the EMPLOYEE under the terms of this Agreement, will be carried out by THE EMPLOYEE in the place or places designated by the COMPANY, located at any of the departments or local branches in the Mexican territory. The EMPLOYEE is bound to provide his services in whichever of the places previously mentioned in accordance with the COMPANY´S needs, therefore he could be transferred to a different local branch, domicile or title, where his services are required, without undermining his perceptions or dignity. The EMPLOYEE is bound to perform the work that is compatible with his capacity, skills, state, or conditions and whenever such work coincides with the corporate purpose of the COMPANY or establishment. FIFTH. SUPERVISION AND SUBORDINATION. The EMPLOYEE shall perform his services under the subordination and direction of the COMPANY, and observe all instructions, policies, regulations or working manuals established by or that could be established by the COMPANY. The EMPLOYEE is bound to look after that the personnel he is in charge of, complies with all the provisions set forth in the instructions, policies, regulations or working manuals established by the COMPANY. The parties agree that the services that will be provided by the EMPLOYEE will be those established in the Second Chapter of the Sixth Title of the Mexican Federal Labor Law, and, therefore, such services will be considered as of confidence for all applicable legal effects. SIXTH. WORKING DAY. The EMPLOYEE shall be required to work 48 (forty eight) hours per week. The daily work time will be Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:30, and Saturdays from 09:00 to 14:00, in which the weekly work time will end. The EMPLOYEE shall have one hour per day for meals, rest or whatever he pleases, outside of the workplace, and such time shall not be considered as part of the work day. The EMPLOYEE agrees to comply with any changes to the work schedules as indicated by the COMPANY, provided that the same are communicated to him in a timely manner. The EMPLOYEE expressly agrees with the COMPANY that his entry and departure hours of the work shift, the payment day and the weekly resting day, shall be exclusively determined by the COMPANY, which could be modified according to the business necessities of the COMPANY.


 
5 The EMPLOYEE, due to his strict confidence functions, shall not mark any assistance card; nonetheless, he will be bound to sign any other assistance control document in case it is established by the COMPANY. Any non-attendance of the EMPLOYEE could solely be justified by the EMPLOYEE with the proof of disability legally issued by the Mexican Institute of Social Security. The EMPLOYEE shall give immediate notice to the COMPANY of any cause of non- attendance, within the same day in which the non-attendance occurs. SEVENTH. SALARY. The EMPLOYEE shall receive a gross monthly salary equivalent to the amount of $263,938.21 (Two hundred sixty three thousand nine hundred thirty eight 21/100 Mexican Pesos), including in this amount, seventh days, and mandatory resting days, which will be paid divided in two fortnightly payments every 15th day of each month and the last day of each month, or the day immediately before in case said days are non- working days. The EMPLOYEE hereby authorizes as of the date herein to receive his salary through bank deposit, debit card, transfers or any other electronic way. In the event that the EMPLOYEE does not work a full week, he shall be paid proportionally based on the number of the days he actually worked. In any case, the EMPLOYEE agrees that such salary includes, in addition to the time for rest or meals, the salary for the seventh day and required holidays. The EMPLOYEE shall sign the payroll or the receipts of the paid amounts, and he will receive the proof of the deductions made to his salary due to Social Security fees, taxes, or any other cause that the EMPLOYEE shall pay according to the Mexican Federal Labor Law. EIGHTH. CHRISTMAS BONUS. The EMPLOYEE is entitled to receive an annual Christmas bonus (“Aguinaldo”) equivalent to twenty (20) days of base salary, and it will be paid before December 20th of each year or at the termination of this Agreement. In case the EMPLOYEE does not work the entire year, due to the termination of this Agreement or any other similar cause, he would only be entitled to receive the proportional part according to the effective worked time. NINTH. MANDATORY DAYS AND OVERTIME. The EMPLOYEE shall be entitled to one resting day per week with full salary, which is included in the monthly salary referred to in the above-referenced Seventh Clause. In the event that the COMPANY requires the services of the employee during mandatory days, the COMPANY shall pay the EMPLOYEE the salary pursuant to the conditions set forth by Articles 67, 68, and 73 of the Federal Labor Law.


 
6 The EMPLOYEE shall be entitled to mandatory time off pursuant to Article 74 of the Federal Labor Law. TENTH. MEDICAL INSURANCE. The EMPLOYEE shall be entitled to private medical insurance paid for by the Company in addition to government-mandated medical insurance provided by the Mexican Social Security Institute. ELEVENTH. VACATION PERIOD AND VACATION PREMIUM. The EMPLOYEE shall be entitled to vacation pursuant to the terms that are established by Articles 76, 78 and 80 of the Mexican Federal Labor Law and shall likewise receive a premium of 25% on the salaries to which he is entitled to receive during such vacation period. TWELFTH. MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS. The EMPLOYEE is bound, pursuant to the terms of Section X of Article 134th of the Federal Labor Law, to undergo all medical examinations that are indicated by the COMPANY. THIRTEENTH. OBLIGATIONS. The EMPLOYEE, as a result of the position or charge designated in the above-referenced Second Clause of this Agreement, must perform all functions and activities related with his title and shall furthermore be under obligation to carry out any other work that is related with such title, provided that the same is compatible with his capacity, skills, state, or condition and coincides with the corporate purpose of the COMPANY or establishment. Likewise, the EMPLOYEE must therefore comply with all orders and instructions carried out by the COMPANY or its representatives, regarding the agreed title. The EMPLOYEE is therefore under obligation to faithfully comply with each and every one of the provisions contained in this present Clause FOURTEENTH. SPECIAL OBLIGATIONS. Notwithstanding the obligations referred to in Clause Thirteenth, the EMPLOYEE shall comply with the following obligations: a) Abstaining from smoking in all of the places in which public attention is provided, just as in all of the places where it is prohibited. b) To exclusively use the computer programs or the software previously authorized by the COMPANY in accordance with the fabricant´s provisions and the ones established by the COMPANY. c) To respect and comply with the policies, codes of conduct, internal rules of work and any other ethical regulations of the commercial activity that the COMPANY establishes, including the Internal Rules of Work. Without limitation to the foregoing, the EMPLOYEE acknowledges and is aware of the existence of the


 
7 Internal Rules of Work of the Company which are deemed to be a part of this Agreement, and are attached as Exhibit C and of the Policy Statement and Guide Acknowledgement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of the Company, which the EMPLOYEE executed on November 14th, 2013, attached to this Agreement as Exhibit D, and expressly agrees to comply with said Internal Rules of Work and Policy Statement and Guide Acknowledgement included in Exhibit C and Exhibit D, respectively, and any amendment thereto carried out by the Company.. FIFTEENTH. TRAINING AND EVALUATION. Pursuant to Article 25th, Section VIII, and Article 31st of the Mexican Federal Labor Act and 153rd-H of the same regulations, the EMPLOYEE agrees: a) To receive, from the COMPANY, the training or education pursuant to the terms of the plans or programs set forth or which are established through the corresponding Mixed Training and Educational Commission; b) Punctually attend the group courses or sessions and other activities that form part of the training or education; c) Comply with the instructions of the persons who provide the training or education; d) Comply with the respective programs; e) Complete the exams for the evaluation of knowledge and skills that are required; f) When he has the necessary knowledge to perform his title and the immediate superior of it, comply with all of the requirements set forth by Article 153rd-U of the Federal Labor Law; and g) Comply with all instructions of a general and special nature which the COMPANY provides to him in connection with his training and education. SIXTEENTH. NON-COMPETE AND NON-DISCLOSURE. The EMPLOYEE shall solely and exclusively render his services to the COMPANY, and expressly agrees that he shall not provide similar services to the ones provided by the COMPANY, whether by himself or throughout any third party during his employment. The EMPLOYEE recognizes and agrees that that the COMPANY exclusively owns: (i) customer agreements, loan documents, loan applications, customer data, Company books, documents, registries, deeds, accounting, agreements, contracts, correspondences, notices, rulings, permits, licenses, articles, studies, brochures, issues, working manuals, drawings, drawing paths, photographs, design processes, Software (including any type of executable program recorded in any form or in any medium), Software installation manuals, or any other kind of intellectual property that the EMPLOYEE develops through the term of this Agreement; (ii) generally, all and each of the documents and verbal information provided to


 
8 or elaborated by the EMPLOYEE due to the labor relationship; and, (iii) those documents and verbal information prepared by the EMPLOYEE due to the services provided referred in this Agreement, and the EMPLOYEE agrees to keep them in good condition, without taking them from the working place, unless that due to working necessities and with the prior written authorization of the COMPANY; hence, the EMPLOYEE shall deliver them at the moment in which the COMPANY requires them or at the termination of this Agreement, as applicable The EMPLOYEE is bound to guard strict confidence of the information, procedures and all acts and facts that due of his work, would be of his knowledge and therefore, he is bound not to use for his own benefit, or for the benefit of any third party, whether directly or indirectly, the information, acts and facts that would become of his knowledge, especially all the information, procedures, or any commercial or industrial secrets, which hereby he acknowledges that are protected in accordance with the Mexican Law. The EMPLOYEE shall not use any of the privileged information during the performance of his labors, acknowledged due to his previous working relationships, titles, professional experience or business relations that he could have known regarding any individual or entity, considered as an industrial secret in accordance with Mexican Law. The EMPLOYEE shall not disclose any of the matters entrusted to him due to his working relationship with the COMPANY and he shall exclusively use it for the benefit of the COMPANY. Likewise, the EMPLOYEE is bound to not withdraw or use for purposes others than those established herein, any document, file, customer agreements, applications, registries or any information or documents of the Company. The EMPLOYEE agrees that throughout the term of this Agreement, and as well after its termination or rescission, will comply with the COMPANY’S provisions regarding ownership, non-disclosure, non-unauthorized use and confidentiality. In the event that the EMPLOYEE breaches the obligation to non-compete set forth in the first paragraph of this clause, uses for a not authorized purpose or improperly takes Company information or discloses any information considered as privileged or confidential according to this Clause or otherwise breaches this Agreement, in any case, the EMPLOYEE would be liable to respond for the emerging damages and loss of profits occurred to the COMPANY due to the breach of obligations foreseen in this Clause. These emerging damages and loss of profits would be payable within the fifteen calendar days after the breach of any of the aforementioned obligations in accordance with this Agreement. Likewise, the EMPLOYEE agrees and recognizes that any non-authorized use, misappropriation or disclosure of any information obtained due to his title at the COMPANY, would be considered as a criminal offense of illegal disclosure of trade secrets in accordance to Articles 210th and 211th of the Federal Criminal Code.


 
9 The obligations described in this Clause will be effective during the term of this Agreement and within one year after the termination of it. SEVENTEENTH. CUSTOMERS’ PERSONAL DATA. The EMPLOYEE shall process all personal data of the Company’s customers in order to execute and comply with any and all of his duties and activities set forth herein and in Exhibit A of this Agreement. Any gathering, storage, process, use or disclosure of customer personal data not authorized by any customer of the COMPANY or by the COMPANY, as applicable, shall be considered as a serious labor fault and will give the Company right to terminate the Agreement with cause and without any responsibility of the COMPANY, without prejudice of any other liabilities that could arise according to the governing law of this Agreement, and the EMPLOYEE shall be liable for all the damages and loss profits that might be suffered by the COMPANY or its customers. Due to the above, the EMPLOYEE is bound to process the personal data of the customers of the COMPANY pursuant to the Integral Privacy Notice of the COMPANY, and applicable personal data protection law and regulation which was delivered to the EMPLOYEE and of which the EMPLOYEE has full knowledge. For purposes of this Agreement, a “customer” shall mean any person that has a relationship with the COMPANY, any of its subsidiaries, affiliates or any other entity that through one or more intermediaries either controls or is controlled by the COMPANY. EIGHTEENTH. RESCISSION. The COMPANY can terminate the Agreement, without liability, upon the occurrence of any of the events established by articles 47th and 185th of the Mexican Federal Labor Law or when the employee breaches whichever of the specific obligations that are established in the Agreement, including without limitation within the Clauses Thirteenth, Fourteenth, Fifteenth, Sixteenth, Sixteenth or Seventeenth of this Agreement, as well as for breaching the applicable provisions of the Internal Rules Of Work and the Policy Statement and Guide Acknowledgement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of the COMPANY attached hereto as Exhibit C and Exhibit D respectively, or any other ethic rules or rules of conduct notified by the Company to the Employee, and which are considered lack of probity regarding the importance of their compliance or carries out any of the activities prohibited by the policies, regulations or working manuals of the COMPANY. NINETEENTH. SENIORITY. The COMPANY grants the EMPLOYEE seniority effective as of February 16th, 2010. TWENTIETH. LANGUAGE. This Agreement is executed in Spanish and English, having both counterparts the same extent, validity and effects. In case of discrepancies between the versions, the Spanish version shall prevail.


 
10 TWENTY-FIRST. GOVERNING LAW. Any issues that are not set forth in this Agreement shall be governed by the provisions of the Mexican Federal Labor Law. TWENTY-SECOND. JURISDICTION. This Agreement or any of its Clauses will be construed, in case of any dispute, by the Labor Federal Court located at Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, and the Parties hereby waive to any other jurisdiction that may correspond to them by their domicile or by any other reason. The parties, having read this Agreement and made aware of its content and obligations subject to the same, execute in conformity on the 30th day of the month of September of the year two thousand and sixteen. [Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank]


 
11 THE EMPLOYEE THE COMPANY SERVICIOS WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION DE MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. ____________________ By: RICARDO CAVAZOS SALDAÑA By:________________________ Name: Janet Lewis Matricciani Title: President Gardere01 - 9337131v.2


 
Job Description – Senior Vice President, Mexico Page 1 of 2 Gardere01 - 9200640v.2 EXHIBIT A JOB DESCRIPTION SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, MEXICO SERVICIOS WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION DE MÉXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. Job Title: Senior Vice President, Mexico Department: Operations Reports To: Board of Managers of the Company Type of Employee: Confidence Employee Summary: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overall direction and performance of a division. Provide leadership, vision, strategic thinking, coaching and development. Monitor and manage divisional team’s performance, recruitment and selection of Associates, and development of strategies to achieve the division’s financial, collection and growth goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as required by the Board of Managers of the Company. ? Communicate image and vision to all Associates within the Mexico Division. Maintain a high level of branch visibility and strategies to grow profitability at the branch level with an emphasis on the customer experience and continuous improvement. ? Manage P&L. Set financial goals for Mexico Division. Maintain accurate cash controls and security procedures with Company and Loss Prevention standards. ? Prepare Divisional Monthly Operating Reviews. Audit branches on a monthly basis to ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures. ? Review operating results of branches and districts daily, weekly and monthly to identify areas of opportunity for increased profits and decreased expenses. Develop action plans with Vice President of Operations to turnaround results at underperforming branches with a focus on sustainable positive change. ? Work with Marketing to maintain existing and create new, go-to market strategies. Conduct divisional strategic marketing review with an emphasis on data and analytics to increase total market share, active accounts and identify new customer segments. ? Ensure that procedures outlining banking, collections, audits, local store marketing and other company guidelines are followed daily. ? Provide guidance in all aspects of operations. Ensure efficiencies within branches and drive operational excellence initiatives supported by a continuous improvement mindset. ? Maintain an intentional focus on Associate retention and address turnover issues across the Mexico division. Utilize company’s human and capital resources to reduce turnover and maximize profits. ? Work with Managers to ensure compliance with all Federal, State and local laws. ? Direct training, disciplining, evaluating and discharging of Associates within the Mexico Division. Oversee compensation and ensure incentives drive the right behaviors at the branch level. ? Recognize and develop skills/abilities of Associates in order to meet company objectives. ? Participate actively in real estate/site analysis for future locations, relocation options and closures. ? Review and approve expenses within the Mexico Division. Compare expenses against previous years and ensure expense rate does not escalate at a higher growth rate than revenues and profits. ? Instill a cost control and maximization of profit mindset throughout all Associates within the Mexico Division from Senior Management to Associates at the branch level.


 
Job Description – Senior Vice President, Mexico Page 2 of 2 Gardere01 - 9200640v.2 ? Drive cost containment at the branch level to include: reduction of overtime hours, appropriate management of write-in bonuses, elimination of fraud and handling of demotions with corresponding pay reductions. ? Maintain company standards as related to staffing, operating, collections and customer service. Measure key performance indicators in each of these respective areas and keep executive leadership aware of problems with corresponding solutions. ? Drive recruiting and hiring process to ensure the identification of top talent at all levels within the Mexico Division. Instill a mindset that every hiring decision is an opportunity to positively impact the business. ? Provide operational support through working with other departments to solve issues that develop at the branch level. Ensure problem solving in branches is objective in nature with a clearly defined process for solution outcomes. ? Serve as a customer advocate and align Associates within the Mexico Division on the customer experience. Hold training and coaching when necessary to mitigate issues with the customer experience. ? Drive the annual budgeting process for the Mexico Division using data and analytics to create targets that are realistic and achieve year-over-year growth. Qualifications/Requirements: ? College degree in a business related field or equivalent experience. Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) preferred. ? Demonstrated knowledge of business operations, management and leadership in a multi-unit environment, preferably with 8 – 10 years in consumer finance. ? Proven in building high performance teams with an emphasis on performance management, coaching and developing people. Openness to feedback with a collaborative style and excellent verbal and written communication skills. ? High degree of business and organizational acumen with previous experience utilizing data and analytics to drive problem solving and business decisions. ? Experience in change management, creating sustainable cultures and pushing organizations to innovate and think differently.


 
EXHIBIT B OF THE INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR AN UNDETERMINED PERIOD OF TIME ENTERED INTO BY AND BETWEEN SERVICIOS WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION DE MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V., HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "COMPANY", AND, ON THE OTHER HAND, MR. RICARDO CAVAZOS SALDAÑA, HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "EMPLOYEE", IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING RECITALS AND CLAUSES: B A C K G R O U N D SOLE. The Parties declare that they have executed an Individual Employment Agreement for an Undetermined Period of Time (the “Agreement”), effective on June 1st, 2016, in which the EMPLOYEE is bound to render his services to the COMPANY on the terms described on the Agreement and its Exhibits. R E C I T A L S I. The Parties declare that is their wish to execute this Exhibit in order to establish the terms and conditions which will rule the terms and conditions of the labor relationship between the EMPLOYEE and the COMPANY regarding the provisions that were not stipulated in the Agreement. II. The Parties declare that the execution of this Exhibit, likewise of the Agreement, has not been given with misconception, fraud or mala fides. In virtue of the above stated, both parties hereby agree as follows: C L A U S E SOLE.- The Parties agree that due to the labor relationship existing between the EMPLOYEE and the COMPANY, and according to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, listed below are the labor benefits to be granted to the EMPLOYEE: I. The number of vacation days according to the seniority of the EMPLOYEE pursuant Articles 76th, 78th and 80th of the Federal Labor Law. II. Christmas bonus of twenty (20) days.


 
III. Vacation premium of the 25% (twenty five per cent) in the salaries to which he is entitled to receive during his vacation period. IV. For the annual period counted from April 2016 to March 2017, an annual bonus paid by the COMPANY subject to Target being reached equal to an amount equivalent to sixty-six percent (66%) of the annual base salary of the EMPLOYEE. The annual bonus can be proportionally increased and paid by the COMPANY up to the Maximum annual bonus if Target is equal to 1.5 times, which means that Target was met and also exceeded in 50% (fifty percent). The Maximum annual bonus, if it is reached, will be equal to the equivalent of one hundred percent (100%) of the annual base salary of the EMPLOYEE. Target will be determined by the COMPANY's Board of Managers based on World Acceptance Corporation's group policies on a yearly basis and calculated based on U.S. group fiscal year, counted from April to March. Of the 66% of the annual base salary bonus, 75% will be calculated by the COMPANY based on the performance of Wac de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., SOFOM, E.N.R. in Mexico, and 25% of the annual base salary bonus will be calculated based on the consolidated performance of World Acceptance Corporation in the United States of America. The Target bonus percentage will be reviewed and set forth by the COMPANY's Board of Managers for each following annual period counted from April to March (in accordance with group´s fiscal year in the U.S.), based on the resolution of the Compensation and Stock Option Committee of the World Acceptance Corporation's corporate group. V. Minor medical expenses insurance, according to the insurance policy attached hereto as Exhibit B-1. VI. Major medical expenses insurance, according to the insurance policy attached hereto as Exhibit B-2. VII. Life insurance, according to the insurance policy attached hereto as Exhibit B- 3. VIII. Phantom stock according to the Phantom Stock Agreement executed between the Parties, attached hereto as Exhibit B-4. IX. Stock appreciation rights Agreement, granted prior to this Agreement in consideration for the services provided by the Employee to Company, attached hereto as Exhibit B-5.


 
X. Labor benefits foreseen in the Federal Labor Law. The parties, having read this Exhibit B of the Agreement and made aware of its content and obligations subject to the same, execute in conformity on the 30th day of the month of September of 2016. THE EMPLOYEE THE COMPANY SERVICIOS WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION DE MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. ___________________________ RICARDO CAVAZOS SALDAÑA By: Name: Janet Lewis Matricciani Title: President


 
Exhibit C REG LAM ENTO INTERIOR DE TRABAJO DE SERVICIOS WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION DE MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V." Este reglamento, formulado por SERVICIOS WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION DE MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. ("SWAC") y los EMPLEADOS de la misma, servirá para regular la prestación de servicios, desarrollo de las labores y el comportamiento de los EMPLEADOS durante la ejecución de su trabajo en la(s) instalación(es) que "SWAC" opera o llegue a operar en esta Ciudad. Este reglamento será aplicado a todos los EMPLEADOS cualquiera que sea su categoría, en todo aquello que no contravenga a las disposiciones de la Ley Federal del Trabajo. En el curso de este reglamento, SERVICIOS WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION DE MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. será llamada "SWAC"; los empleados de cualquier categoría serán llamados "LOS EMPLEADOS"; la Ley Federal del Trabajo será llamada "LA LEY" y el Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social será llamado el "Seguro Social". A. DE LAS JORNADAS DE TRABAJO. 1.- Las horas de entrada y salidas de LOS EMPLEADOS a cada jornada de trabajo serán determinadas exclusivamente por "SWAC", la que podrá modificarlas según considere necesario para la debida marcha del negocio. Cualquier EMPLEADO que haya sido asignado a un turno de trabajo podrá ser cambiado a otro turno, ya sea temporal o definitivamente, por "SWAC" a su discreción, cuando a juicio de esta así lo requiera, dando aviso al EMPLEADO VEINTICUATRO HORAS (24) antes de que surta efecto el cambio. 2.- La jornada de trabajo DIURNA no será mayor de CUARENTA Y OCHO (48) HORAS por semana. La hora de entrada al trabajo será a las 09:00 horas y la Salida a las 18:30 horas, de lunes a viernes inclusive de cada semana y los sábados de las 09:00 a las 14:00 horas, en que terminará la jornada semanal de trabajo. El anterior horario es el que actualmente existe en "SWAC", pero LOS EMPLEADOS otorgan su consentimiento para que se cambie el horario señalado, con el objeto de que pueda operar cualquier otro turno de los establecidos en LA LEY. Asimismo, el horario señalado, ha sido convenido entre LOS EMPLEADOS y "SWAC" en términos de lo dispuesto por el Segundo Párrafo del Artículo 59 de LA LEY, con el objeto de descansar, además del domingo, el sábado en la tarde o cualquier modalidad equivalente. 3.-"SWAC" llevará el control diario de puntualidad y asistencia en el trabajo mediante una lista de asistencia, en la que LOS EMPLEADOS deberán anotar las horas de entrada y salida al trabajo, incluyendo el periodo para tomar alimentos, debiendo LOS


 
EMPLEADOS firmar diaria o semanalmente dicha lista para verificar el tiempo realmente laborado. Si en un futuro "SWAC" implementa el sistema de código de barras, cada EMPLEADO deberá insertar y deslizar diariamente al entrar y salir de la fuente de trabajo, su gafete con código de barras en el reloj electrónico que al efecto tiene instalado "SWAC" en el local de la empresa. Dicho reloj se encuentra conectado a una computadora central, misma que registra las horas exactas de entrada y salida de cada EMPLEADO, la cual imprime un reporte semanal del número de horas efectivas laboradas, dicho reporte deberá ser firmado al finalizar la semana por cada EMPLEADO. El registro de entradas y salidas por medio del gafete con código de barras, es la única prueba de la puntualidad y asistencia al trabajo de LOS EMPLEADOS, y la falta de dicho registro será considerada como falta injustificada. Si un EMPLEADO, pierde su gafete, deberá dar aviso inmediato a su Supervisor, para que este tome las medidas pertinentes para registrar SU entrada y Salida. 4.- LOS EMPLEADOS se presentarán puntualmente al sitio donde desempeñarán sus labores al iniciarse las jornadas de trabajo. Se concede un período de tolerancia de DIEZ (10) MINUTOS después de la hora de entrada para que los EMPLEADOS se presenten a su trabajo. Pasando los DIEZ (10) MINUTOS de tolerancia, "SWAC" no está obligada a recibir al EMPLEADO, quien solo será admitido al trabajo con la autorización de su Supervisor. La falta que se derive de la impuntualidad del EMPLEADO será considerada falta injustificada. 5.- Solamente "SWAC" podrá ordenar la prestación de servicios en horas extraordinarias notificando al EMPLEADO o EMPLEADOS que lo harán. El tiempo extraordinario no será reconocido, ni pagado por "SWAC", si no han sido registradas en la lista de asistencia a que se refiere el punto 3 de este apartado, o en caso de implementarse el sistema de código de barras, el registro que señale el reloj electrónico y, además, se requerirá autorización escrita de dicho tiempo extra por parte de "SWAC". B. PERIODOS PARA TOMAR ALIMENTOS Y DESCANSOS 1.-"SWAC" concederá diariamente en los turnos de trabajo, un período de UNA (1) HORA para que los EMPLEADOS tomen sus alimentos, interrumpiendo para ello su jornada de trabajo. Page 2


 
LOS EMPLEADOS no podrán tomar alimentos en sus sitios de trabajo, sino únicamente en el lugar asignado por "SWAC", pero estarán en completa libertad de salir a tomarlos en donde mejor lo dispongan. El período para tomar alimentos no es parte de la jornada y "SWAC" no está obligada a pagar salario por este tiempo. 2.-Fuera de los períodos para tomar alimentos, LOS EMPLEADOS no podrán ausentarse del sitio donde prestan sus servicios sin la autorización previa del Supervisor. Cuando un EMPLEADO se ausente del lugar donde desempeñe sus labores sin autorización de su Supervisor, se considerará desobediencia a una orden relacionada con el trabajo. C. FALTAS DE ASISTENCIA ,........ .. 1.-Cuando un EMPLEADO este imposibilitado para presentarse a trabajar, deberá notificárselo a "SWAC" cuando menos, con TREINTA (30) MINUTOS de anticipación antes de la hora de entrada a laborar, explicando las causas de su ausencia. Dicha ausencia, se considerará injustificada, a menos que presente la documentación señalada en el punto s iguiente o que haga USO del tercer párrafo del punto número 3 de este apartado. 2.-Las ausencias por enfermedad sólo serán justificadas con las incapacidades que expida EL SEGURO SOCIAL, no siendo válidas para este objeto, ni estando obligada "SWAC", a aceptar ninguna otra constancia o documento. Un EMPLEADO que sea incapacitado por el SEGURO SOCIAL debe notificarlo inmediatamente a "SWAC" y entregarle el certificado de incapacidad el mismo día que le sea expedido; si esto no es posible, en todo caso debe notificar a "SWAC" dentro del mismo día en que sea incapacitado. "SWAC" puede, a su discreción, exigir que un médico de su elección examine al EMPLEADO que ha faltado a su trabajo por enfermedad o accidente, antes de permitirle regresar a su trabajo. 3.- Cuando un EMPLEADO desee ausentarse de su trabajo, deberá solicitarlo por escrito a su Supervisor, cuando menos TRES (3) DIAS hábiles antes de la fecha en que desea ausentarse, expresando los motivos en que funde su solicitud, excepto en los casos de fuerza mayor. "SWAC" podrá conceder, o negar el permiso con base en las razones expuestas y solo será concedido cuando la ausencia no impida el desarrollo normal de las actividades de 11SWAC". Todo permiso que se conceda en cualquier caso, será sin goce de sueldo y otorgado por escrito, estando EL EMPLEADO obligado a recabar copia del mismo. Page 3


 
Independientemente de lo anterior, "SWAC" a su criterio y si el caso lo requiere, podrá conceder permisos de ausencia por el equivalente a SEIS (6) DIAS al año, es decir, UN (1) DIA por cada dos meses completos de trabajo. Asimismo, "SWAC" concederá CINCO (5) DIAS, en caso de muerte de cónyuge, hijos, hermanos o padres y DOS (2) DIAS en caso de muerte de suegros y cuñados. D. HIGIEN E Y SEGURIDAD PARA LOS EMPLEADOS 1.- Toda EMPLEADO previo a su contratación por "SWAC", queda obligado a someterse a un examen médico y pruebas de laboratorios, por doctores y en laboratorios seleccionados por "SWAC"; igualmente lo hará en las demás ocasiones que "SWAC" lo disponga mientras dure la relación de trabajo. En las pruebas de laboratorio mencionadas, queda incluido el examen anti-drogas, y todos LOS EMPLEADOS activos de "SWAC", serán requeridos a tomar este tipo de examen, seleccionando al azar a LOS EMPLEADOS y en cualquier momento que exista una sospecha razonable de uso de drogas, y todo lo relacionado a este punto, se estará a lo dispuesto en el Apartado E de este reglamento. 2.- EL EMPLEADO está obligado a dar aviso a "SWAC" y/o al SEGURO SOCIAL, de cualquier enfermedad contagiosa que contraiga é l , sus familiares o compañeros de trabajo, a fin de que se tomen las medidas preventivas necesarias. 3.- En caso de epidemia, LOS EMPLEADOS se someterán a los exámenes médicos y cumplirán con todas las medidas dictadas por las autoridades. 4.- LAS EMPLEADAS que queden embarazadas, están obligadas a dar aviso a su Supervisor en "SWAC" de su embarazo, a fin de que "SWAC" cumpla con lo estipulado en el Artículo 170 de LA LEY. 5.- Cuando un EMPLEADO sufra un accidente durante el desempeño de sus labores, o se enferme en el curso de su trabajo, él o sus compañeros deberán inmediatamente dar aviso de tal accidente o enfermedad a su supervisor inmediato, para que reciba los primeros auxilios, y enviándolo al SEGURO SOCIAL cuando el caso lo requiera. 6.- LOS EMPLEADOS Y "SWAC" están obligados a cumplir en todo tiempo las disposiciones del Reglamento de Seguridad, Higiene y Medio Ambiente en el Trabajo, y de las resoluciones o medidas dictadas por la Comisión Mixta de Seguridad e Higiene. 7.- LOS EMPLEADOS están obligados a usar en todo tiempo los sistemas de identificación que les proporcione "SWAC". Page 4


 
E. REGULACIONES RELATIVAS AL USO DE DROGAS, ALCOHOL Y TABACO. El objetivo de lo señalado en este apartado, es el de establecer los procedimientos concernientes al uso de drogas, alcohol y tabaco en el trabajo. "SWAC" está comprometida a proporcionar altos estándares de salud para LOS EMPLEADOS, así como un ambiente de trabajo seguro, por tanto, se deberán observar las reglas siguientes: 1. "SWAC" considerará el mal uso de drogas y/o alcohol por parte del EMPLEADO, como una práctica insegura en el trabajo. "SWAC" considera que el EMPLEADO al hacer uso, ya sea de drogas y/o alcohol de forma inapropiada puede incrementar el riesgo de inseguridad para sí mismo, para sus compañeros de trabajo y/o el público en general. 2. Una vez que un EMPLEADO sea encontrado en posesión de, bajo la influencia de, incapacitado por, en uso de, venta, ofertando, intercambiando (ya sea por dinero o sin beneficio monetario) drogas y/o alcohol durante horas de trabajo o dentro de las instalaciones de "SWAC"; estará sujeto a medidas disciplinarias que pudieran resultar hasta en la terminación de su contrato de trabajo. 3. Las disposiciones de este apartado no aplican a medicamentos recetados por: a). Un médico certificado con previa justificación relacionada al antecedente médico del EMPLEADO y a sus responsabilidades asignadas en el trabajo, y b). Que en el desarrollo de su trabajo no se vea adversamente afectado por su uso. 4. Cualquier EMPLEADO bajo el uso de medicamentos deberá conservar el medicamento en su presentación original, indicando claramente la dosis, la fecha de prescripción y el nombre del médico que la autoriza. 5. EL EMPLEADO será el responsable de notificar a su Supervisor o Gerente correspondiente, de cualquier precaución o contraindicación que resultará del medicamento, si así lo indicara el medico (Ej. mareo, somnolencia, etc.). 6. Será considerada una violación a estas disposiciones; el abuso de medicamento recetado y/o de medicamento no controlado el cual pudiera afectar el desempeño del EMPLEADO, lo que pondría en riesgo su seguridad, así como la de otros individuos o de las instalaciones y equipo de "SWAC". 7. Cualquier EMPLEADO que sea visto en el área de trabajo o instalaciones de SWAC" en posesión de drogas ilegales, medicamento controlado, o en uso no autorizado de drogas legales o alcohol será retirado de su lugar de trabajo y sometido a medidas disciplinarias que pudiera resultar en la terminación de su contrato de trabajo. Page 5


 
8. Algunas de las drogas ilegales, incluyen entre otras, a la marihuana, heroína, hachís, cocaína, alucinógenos, anfetaminas, depresivos y estimulantes no prescritos por un médico aprobado, para tratamiento personal. 9. Cuando EL EMPLEADO sea sorprendido bajo el uso o influencia de bebidas embriagantes, drogas ilegales, abuso de drogas legales o medicamento controlado será causa de retiro del EMPLEADO de sus responsabilidades, por parte del Supervisor. 10. EL EMPLEADO será requerido a someterse a una revisión medica, que incluye un examen de detección de drogas y/o alcohol. El rehusarse a proveer las muestras necesarias de orina, sangre, no cooperación en la entrega de especímenes, llenado de papeles, etc. se considerará como una violación a estas disposiciones y el EMPLEADO estará sujeto a medidas disciplinarias que pudieran resultar en la terminación de su contrato de trabajo. 11. EL EMPLEADO que resulte negativo en el uso de drogas y/o alcohol podrá regresar a su lugar de trabajo; por el contrario, EL EMPLEADO que resulte positivo, se considerara como violación al presente reglamento y estará sujeto a las medidas disciplinarias correspondientes, incluso la terminación de su contrato de trabajo sin responsabilidad para "SWAC". 12. Con el objeto de tener un ambiente libre de humo, EL EMPLEADO durante todo el tiempo que permanezca en las instalaciones de 11SWAC", deberá de abstenerse de fumar tabaco, ya que está estrictamente prohibido el hacerlo y, por tal motivo, habrá avisos de NO FUMAR. F. DE LAS M EDIDAS DISCIPLINARIAS 1.- "SWAC" podrá disciplinar a sus EMPLEADOS amonestándolos, suspendiéndolos temporalmente sin goce de sueldo o rescindiéndoles el contrato de trabajo sin responsabilidad para "SWAC" según sea la gravedad de la falta. 2.-Para la aplicación de las sanciones, "SWAC" hará la investigación de los hechos y al resolver el caso, tomará en consideración la gravedad de la falta, la clasificación del empleado y su comportamiento habitual; excepto en aquellos casos en que la comprobación de la falta sea obvia o cuando el EMPLEADO acepte su culpabilidad o participación en la falta. 3.-Independientemente de lo anterior, el EMPLEADO siempre tendrá derecho a que se le oiga en defensa. 4.-Para los efectos de los numerales que anteceden, se consideran medidas disciplinarias las siguientes: Page 6


 
i). Amonestación verbal; o ii). Amonestación por escrito; o iii). Suspensión sin goce de sueldo de uno (1) a ocho (8) días conforme a la gravedad de la falta; o iiii). Rescisión del contrato de trabajo sin ninguna responsabilidad para "SWAC". G. RETARDOS 1.- LOS EMPLEADOS que lleguen tarde a su trabajo sin que exista causa que justifique el retardo en los términos de los Capítulos "A" y "C" del presente Reglamento, se le aplicaran las sanciones siguientes: a). Al tener el EMPLEADO TRES (3) RETARDOS o más en un periodo de TREINTA (30) DIAS naturales, "SWAC" lo podrá suspender hasta por TRES (3) DIAS sin goce de sueldo. b). Al tener el EMPLEADO TRES (3) SUSPENSIONES por este motivo en un plazo de SEIS (6) MESES, "SWAC" podrá suspenderlo para cualquier otro retardo hasta por OCHO (8) DIAS sin goce de sueldo. H. DE LAS AUSE NCIAS INJ USTIFICADAS 1.- LOS EMPLEADOS que falten sin causa justa a su trabajo, conforme lo previene el capítulo "C" del presente Reglamento, serán sancionados a discreción de 11SWAC", en la forma siguiente: a). PRIMERA FALTA INJUSTIFICADA - amonestación por escrito- ; . b). SEGUNDA FALTA INJUSTIFICADA- suspensión hasta por TRES (3) DIAS sin goce de sueldo - ; c). TERCERA FALTA INJUSTIFICADA - suspensión hasta por OCHO DIAS sin goce de ,·,,.....,,·. sueldo - ; d). CUARTA FALTA INJUSTIFICADA- terminación de la relación de trabajo sin responsabilidad para "SWAC" en los términos del Artículo 47 de la LEY- ; y, e). AL FALTAR EL EMPLEADO UN (1) DIA antes o después de los días de descanso semanal, festivo obligatorio o contractual, permiso concedido, del periodo sancionado con suspensión o del periodo de vacaciones, suspensión hasta de TRES (3) DIAS sin goce de sueldo - . Para evitar que una ausencia se considere como injustificada y que "SWAC'' lo sancione, EL EMPLEADO deberá cumplir con los siguientes requisitos: a). En caso de permiso, obtener la forma correspondiente para ausentarse, la que deberá estar autorizada por su Supervisor y/o Gerente si la ausencia es previsible; Page 7


 
b). En caso de enfermedad o accidente, incapacidad expedida por el SEGURO SOCIAL, la que deberá presentar a su Supervisor y/o Gerente dentro de las siguientes VEINTICUATRO (24) HORAS en que sea expedida. SE APLICARÁ COMO SANCION LA AMON ESTACION POR: a). Causar daños por negligencia en el desempeño de sus labores, o durante su legal estancia dentro de las instalaciones, siempre que el valor de los daños no excedan de tres veces el salario mínimo general vigente. b). No estar en el sitio designado para el desempeño de su trabajo al principio de cada jornada de trabajo, durante las horas de trabajo y al final de cada jornada de trabajo, o presentarse a otro departamento sin autorización de su Supervisor; c). No desempeñar el trabajo que le asignó "SWAC" con la rapidez, el cuidado, laatención y el esmero necesarios, de tal manera que evite pérdida de tiempo. d). Comer, o tomar líquidos a horas no autorizadas o en lugares donde les esté prohibido hacerlo; e) Introducir personas ajenas o niños dentro del inmueble de "SWAC". f). Utilizar sin autorización de su Supervisor el equipo de oficina, como computadoras, impresoras, etc., que no se le hayan asignado, o por permitir a otros usar los asignados y que se le haya, proporcionado exclusivamente para su trabajo; g). Hacer bromas que alteren el orden o la disciplina de "SWAC"; h). Violar y hacer caso omiso del Reglamento de Seguridad, Higiene y Medio Ambiente en el Trabajo. i). Introducirse a las instalaciones de la empresa fuera de su jornada de trabajo. j). Usar pantalones o camisa de mezclilla, pantalones vaqueros, elásticos y cortos, camisetas, camisas de entrenamiento, tenis, trajes formales de noche y faldas cortas. "SWAC" con el objeto de mejorar y conservar la imagen de su negocio, LOS EMPLEADOS en su vestimenta, deberán reflejar un magnifico arreglo y pulcritud, portando ropa limpia y debidamente planchada; asimismo, es importante el aspecto físico, por tanto, deberán de prestar mucha atención al aliento, olor corporal y a los olores retenidos en la ropa, así (como traer el pelo limpio y arreglado, uñas limpias y cortas y joyería apropiada para el giro del negocio de Page 8


 
"SWAC". Por lo anterior, LOS EMPLEADOS deberán observar las reglas siguientes: PARA EL PERSONAL MASCULINO. Deberán de usar camisas, pantalones y zapatos de vestir, estos últimos deberán estar debidamente boleados. PARA EL PERSONAL FEMENINO. Deberán usar vestidos, faldas, trajes y/o blusas adecuadas y coordinadas para oficina, así como medias y zapatos de vestir. SE APLICARÁ COMO SANCION LA SUSPENSION SIN GOCE DE SUELDO DE UNO A OCHO DIAS, POR: a). Reincidir en cualquiera de las infracciones castigadas con amonestación. b). Organizar o participar en juegos de azar dentro del inmueble de "SWAC", en cualquier tiempo, ya sea dentro o fuera de las horas de trabajo; c). Cometer cualquier acto que lo pongan en peligro a él, a sus compañeros, o a bienes de "SWAC"; d). Poner inscripciones, o pintar figuras indecorosas u obscenas en cualquier lugar del establecimiento, vehículo, muebles o enseres de "SWAC", escupir los pisos, o arrojar basura fuera de los lugares determinados para ello; e). Utilizar el equipo de oficina de SWAC", para realizar trabajos personales; f). Sacar de las instalaciones, cualquier objeto propiedad de "SWAC", sin la previa autorización escrita del Supervisor, así como llevarse fuera de las instalaciones el efectivo recaudado durante el día, pero siempre y cuando se regrese al día siguiente a las instalaciones de "SWAC"; g). Negarse a someterse a los exámenes médicos y pruebas anti-drogas que determine "SWAC"; h). Por tener un trato indebido con los clientes, sin la cortesía y consideración que debe de tener para con ellos; y, Page 9


 
i). Las demás situaciones análogas que pudieran presentarse en la conducta de LOS EMPLEADOS. SE APLICARÁ COMO SANCION LA RESCISION DEL CONTRATO DE TRABAJO SIN RESPONSABILI DAD PARA "SWAC", POR: a). Todas las causas que establece el Artículo 47 y demás relativos de la LEY y además por los que se señalan en este Reglamento; b). Introducir armas de fuego, navajas u otras armas dentro del inmueble ocupado por "SWAC". c). Violar correspondencia de "SWAC" o de LOS EMPLEADOS; d). Dormirse en horas de trabajo o durante el desempeño de sus labores; e). Distribuir literatura, folletos o material escrito de cualquier clase, mostrar letreros o rótulos dentro del inmueble de "SWAC" sin autorización específica de la Gerencia. f). Introducir a las instalaciones de "SWAC", guardar, vender, comprar, distribuir o consumir dentro de la empresa, cualquier tipo de droga o enervante. g). Provocar riña, cometer cualquier acto, o gesto obsceno o inmoral, o usar lenguaje obsceno dentro del inmueble ocupado por "SWAC", o en cualquier vehículo al servicio de la misma, ya sea durante o fuera de las horas de trabajo; h).- Cometer actos de acoso sexual en contra de cualquier persona y con el objeto que EL EMPLEADO no sea sancionado, deberá observar las reglas que se establecen en el Capítulo siguiente. i). No observar las reglas relativas al uso de drogas, alcohol y fumar en las instalaciones de "SWAC". j). Las demás situaciones análogas que pudieran presentarse en la conducta de LOS EMPLEADOS, de conformidad a su descripción de puesto y a las disposiciones de LA LEY. I. REGLAS APLICABLES AL ACOSO SEXUAL. "SWAC" desea mantener un ambiente de trabajo seguro, cordial y de compañerismo, por tanto, no se aceptarán conductas que directa o indirectamente lleven implícito un hostigamiento sexual hacia LOS EMPLEADOS. Consecuentemente, y con el objeto de evitar una acción disciplinaria o rescisión de contrato, LOS EMPLEADOS deberán observar las reglas siguientes: Page 1 0


 
1. El acoso u hostigamiento, se define como una conducta no aceptada, ya sea verbal, física o visual; que se base en el estatus de la persona tales como cuestiones de genero, color, raza de origen, religión, nacionalidad de origen, edad, incapacidad mental o física, condición médica, estado marital, ciudadanía o cualquier otra afiliación. Por otra parte, el acoso sexual lleva implícito proposiciones sexuales que no son recíprocas, peticiones de favores sexuales, y otras conductas verbales o físicas de naturaleza sexual, por tanto, se considera acoso sexual cuando: (1) si el acceder a la petición en términos explícitos o implícitos afecte las condiciones del empleo, (2) si la sumisión o rechazo a la petición es considerada como la base para la toma de decisiones relacionada con el empleo, o (3) la conducta afecta el desempeño de cualquier persona en el trabajo que pudiera crear un ambiente ofensivo, de intimidación u hostilidad. 2. El hostigamiento sexual puede presentarse en diversas formas, incluyendo pero sin limitarse a las siguientes: A. VERBAL. Se consideran los comentarios sugestivos, amenazas, insultos, bromas de contexto sexual, bromas con respecto a las características específicas de género, lenguaje, presión a acceder a alguna cita, o comentarios realizados acerca de las preferencias sexuales. B. NO VERBAL. Se consideran los despliegues de gestos o movimientos, ya sean impresos o visuales, sugestivos, o sonidos, gestos, silbidos o miradas ofensivos, etc. C. FISICO. Es el tocar, pellizcar, o acercar el cuerpo contra otro, obligando el trato sexual. LOS EMPLEADOS deberán evitar el hostigamiento sexual. Si considera que ha sido testigo o víctima del hostigamiento deberá notificarlo inmediatamente a su Supervisor y/o Gerente de “SWAC". Su Supervisor y/o Gerente investigará las quejas de manera detallada e inmediata. “SWAC" mantendrá las quejas de una manera confidencial, en la medida de que no entorpezca la investigación del caso. Si se llegare a acreditar la existencia del acoso sexual, "SWAC" tomara las acciones correctivas pertinentes en términos del presente Reglamento, y que pudieran resultar hasta en la rescisión del contrato de trabajo del EMPLEADO involucrado. J. REG LAS ESPECIALES PARA LA DISCIPLI NA. Page 11


 
C o m o m C o m o m i e m b r o dComo miembro del equipo "SWAC", se espera que LOS EMPLEADOS se apeguen a los principios comerciales aceptables en materias de conducta personal, y que se tenga un alto grado de integridad personal en todo momento; por lo que, LOS EMPLEADOS deberán abstenerse de realizar acciones que pueden hacer daño a sus compañeros de trabajo y a "SWAC". Este tipo de acciones podrán ser vistas desfavorablemente por clientes actuales o popotenciales o por el público en general. Los tipos de comportamiento y conducta que "SWAC" considera impropios incluyen, pero no son limitados a lo siguiente: 1. Falsificar la solicitud de empleo, formas de control de horas de trabajo, y otros registros de "SWAC"; 2. Violar las reglas de anti-discriminación de "SWAC" y/o la política de hostigamiento sexual; 3. Realizar actividades que resulten en cargos penales (robos, asaltos, etc.) 4. Solicitar o aceptar propinas de clientes; 5. Tardanza o ausentismo excesivo; 6. Desperdicios deliberados, daño de, o el intento de daño de materiales, suministros, productos, equipo, propiedad de "SWAC"; 7. Presentarse a trabajar embriagado o bajo la influencia de drogas no prescriptas, o la manufactura ilegal, posesión, uso, venta, distribución, o transporte de drogas; 8. Traer o ingerir bebidas alcohólicas en las instalaciones de "SWAC"; 9. Reñir o usar lenguaje obsceno, ofensivo, amenazador o gestos; 10. Robar dinero de compañeros de trabajo, clientes o de "SWAC"; 11. Robar cualquier propiedad de "SWAC' incluyendo mobiliario, elementos instalados, equipo o listas de clientes; 12. Poseer armas, municiones, armas de fuego, cuetes u otros artículos similares en las instalaciones de "SWAC"; 13. Violar las prácticas de seguridad que le podrían causar la muerte o lesión seria a los empleados de "SWAC"; 14. La insubordinación, deliberada negativa de seguir instrucciones, orden, o asignaciones por su superior, o usando lenguaje obsceno o abusivo con los empleados o clientes de "SWAC"; 15. No cumplir con las reglas de confidencialidad de "SWAC", con el cliente o su información, incluyendo productos, formas, manuales, etc., propiedad de "SWAC"; 16. No reportar u ocultar información referente a desfalcos, falsificación de documentos de préstamo, registros de pago, o el uso indebido de dinero de clientes o de otros empleados. LOS EMPLEADOS, de estar enterados, deben proporcionar esta información a su Supervisor inmediato, quien a su vez reportará el incidente al Page 12


 
.. . Director de "SWAC" o persona de mayor jerarquía, con el objeto de que se tomen las medidas pertinentes; 17. Negativa para llevar a cabo sus obligaciones de acuerdo a las labores asignadas en "SWAC"; 18. Salir de las oficinas de “ SWAC" durante las horas de trabajo, sin permiso del Supervisor; 19. Actos deliberados o de negligencia que resulten daños serios en bienes propiedad de "SWAC",· 20. Alterar boletines y documentos , poner o quitar documentos de cualquier clase en la sección de avisos de ”SWAC", sin la aprobación correspondiente; 21. No reportar un accidente correctamente; 22. Usar lenguaje impropio o amenazar a los compañeros de trabajo; 23. Manejar asuntos personales durante el tiempo de trabajo sin permiso del Supervisor; 24. La ineficiencia, falta de iniciativa en el trabajo, o la actuación poco satisfactoria en el desempeño de sus labores asignadas; 25. Involucrarse en bromas de mal gusto, correr, o realizar cualquier actividad física que pueda ocasionar algún accidente; 26. Detener el trabajo o suspender las labores antes del tiempo especificado para descansos, comidas, o regresar tarde de comidas; 27. Participar en juegos de azar de cualquier tipo en las instalaciones de “SWAC"; 28. Obtener materiales o herramientas bajo órdenes fraudulentas; Si EL EMPLEADO incurre en alguna violación de las señaladas con antelación o en alguna otra de las especificadas en este Reglamento o en LA LEY, “SWAC" podrá disciplinarlo de conformidad a lo establecido en el Apartado J del presente Reglamento. LOS EM PLEADOS ADEMAS DE LA PRESTACION DE SUS SERVICIOS A QUE ESTAN OBLIGADOS CONFORM E A SU CONTRATO INDIVI DUAL DE TRABAJO TAMBIEN TENDRAN LA OBLIGACION DE: a). Notificar a "SWAC" inmediatamente que se percaten de cualquier condición de maquinaria o equipo que pueda poner en peligro sus vidas, o salud, la de sus compañeros, terceros, o causar daños a bienes de "SWAC"; b). Notificar inmediatamente a "SWAC" de los daños que sufra el equipo de oficina existente en sus instalaciones; c). Notificar a su Supervisor de todo accidente o interrupción en el trabajo; Page 13


 
d). Cumplir toda orden que reciba de impartir en la forma y términos que "SWAC" o la Comisión Mixta de Capacitación y Adiestramiento ordene, la instrucción que sea necesaria a aquellos compañeros de trabajo o personas que se le indiquen, para capacitarlo(s) o adiestrarlo(s) en el trabajo, conforme a los programas de capacitación y adiestramiento al personal vigentes en "SWAC"; e). Notificar a "SWAC" de toda enfermedad contagiosa contraída por él, sus familiares o por cualquier otro EMPLEADO; f). Notificar a "SWAC" de todo cambio de domicilio, numero de teléfono, o cualquier otra información similar; g). En caso de accidente, proporcionar la ayuda que sea necesaria; EL EMPLEADO que no cumpla con una, o varias de estas obligaciones, se hará acreedor a acción disciplinarla o rescisión de contrato en los términos de este Reglamento Interior de Trabajo. J. REGLAS APLICABLES AL USO DE CORREO ELECTRONICO, INTERNET, CORREO DE VOZ Y TELEFONO. Con la finalidad de que los equipos que se proporcionen a LOS EMPLEADOS, como herramientas de trabajo, tengan un uso adecuado y, además, optimizar su utilización, se deberán observar las regulaciones siguientes: a). REGLAS PARA EL USO DE CORREO ELECTRONICO (EMAIL) Estas reglas deberán ser observadas por todas aquellas personas que se les haya proporcionado, como herramienta de trabajo, un equipo de cómputo, con la finalidad de que puedan desarrollar de manera óptima las labores inherentes al puesto que desempeñan en "SWAC". Para evitar que el usuario sea acreedor a una acción disciplinarla, deberá observar las reglas siguientes: 1. Los usuarios de correo electrónico deben utilizar este servicio únicamente para desarrollar el trabajo que tiene asignado en "SWAC". Por tanto, no debe ser usado para enviar cartas de cumpleaños, cartas de cadenas, tarjetas de felicitación, tarjetas postales electrónicas y tarjetas divertidas u otro mensaje que no se pueda controlar, ya que estas formas de comunicación consumen cantidades considerables de recursos y sobrecargan el sistema cuando circulan a gran escala. Page 14


 
2. Los usuarios deben tener una buena razón para escoger el correo electrónico como un medio de comunicación, el mensaje puede ser ordinario o urgente. Se debe tomar en cuenta, de que existen otros medios de intercambio electrónico y que son más apropiados para archivos de tamaño grande, graficas complejas y comunicaciones de poca prioridad. 3. No debe usarse para enviar anexos muy grandes, ya que los archivos de este tipo con dibujos o diagramas sobrecargan el sistema. 4. El Sistema de correo electrónico interno de "SWAC", debe ser usado en todas las comunicaciones electrónicas internas con la organización y terceros seleccionados, con el objeto de evitar costos excesivos en el servicio. 5. La persona que envía un mensaje con archivo adjunto debe utilizar el estándar fijado por "SWAC". 6. Con el objeto de evitar una sobrecarga en el sistema, deben ser actualizadas las direcciones de correos electrónicos almacenados, ya que las direcciones pueden cambiar, y de esta forma se evita el envío de mensajes a direcciones inexistentes. 7. Un fundamento suficiente debe existir antes de que un usuario pueda ser incluido o excluido a una lista de distribución de direcciones de correos y autorizársele a utilizar dicha lista. 8. Un mensaje electrónico debe incluir claramente el nombre completo de quien lo originó, dirección comercial y asunto. Un mensaje electrónico incluye tanto el propio mensaje texto y sus anexos. Esto también se aplica al reenviar un mensaje de correo electrónico. 10. Está prohibido a cualquier empleado de "SWAC", usar el sistema de correo electrónico interno y el correo de Internet de cualquier forma ilegal o que pueda dañar la reputación de "SWAC", tales como: a. Deliberadamente acceder, crear, exhibir, transmitir, solicitar, imprimir, transmitir por teleproceso, o de cualquier otra forma, diseminar mensajes, informaciones o material que son o pueden ser interpretados como amenazadores, fraudulentos, pornográficos, discriminatorios, con sentido sexual, abusivo, injurioso, violación de derechos, difamatorios, obscenos, molestos, despreciativos o de cualquier otra forma irregular o inadecuada. b. Deliberadamente copiar, reproducir, transmitir, distribuir, remitir o de cualquier otra forma diseminar o usar materiales en violación de la LEY DE Page 15


 
LA PROPIEDAD INDUSTRIAL o de cualquier otra ley o reglamento aplicable. c. Enviar intencionalmente correspondencia masiva y no deseada, lo cual además de ser ilegal, es muy incómodo para los usuarios. d. Enviar intencional y voluntariamente correos no solicitados, como promociones de productos, etc. para consumidores individuales, al menos que ellos hayan optado por tales comunicaciones. e. Usar el sistema de correo electrónico para lucros personales (por ejemplo, a través de juegos en línea y actividades no relacionadas con "SWAC". 11. El correo electrónico está sujeto a los parámetros y políticas de almacenamiento y detención de documentos de "SWAC". Los usuarios deben estar conscientes de que el uso de correo electrónico crea un registro que puede ser permanente, incluso cuando es excluido de un buzón de correo electrónico. Las comunicaciones por correo electrónico, así como los documentos por escrito, están sujetos a las políticas y parámetros "SWAC" sobre almacenamiento y retención de documentos. 12. Informaciones confidenciales o secretas deben ser siempre enviadas como anexo y deben ser codificadas. Los mensajes de correo electrónico que contienen informaciones confidenciales o secretas deben ser específicamente marcados como "confidencial" o "secretos". Informaciones confidenciales o secretas no deben formar parte como el cuerpo del mensaje del correo electrónico, pero sí, deben de ser adicionadas como anexo. Los anexos que contengan informaciones secretas de la empresa deben ser siempre codificadas, de acuerdo con los patrones de "SWAC". 13. Los usuarios de correo electrónico deben de revisar su buzón en forma regular y también se espera que respondan los mensajes que les llegan lo más pronto posible. Los correos electrónicos y/o anexos no deben ser abiertos si existen sospechas sobre el remitente o sobre el asunto. Virus de computadora pueden tener serios impactos sobre la capacidad de una empresa para realizar sus operaciones. Nunca abra un correo electrónico o sus anexos si no reconoce el remitente, la empresa o el asunto. 14. Respuestas a un mensaje electrónico no deben incluir su original y/o anexos, al menos que sea estrictamente necesario para su completo entendimiento. También deberá ser evitado enviar copia automática de la respuesta a todos los destinatarios del mensaje original. Page 16


 
15. "SWAC" puede hacer monitoreo e inspección del uso del correo electrónico (E-mail) sujeto a las leyes aplicables. El alcance del monitoreo y de la inspección puede incluir la verificación de todo el camino hecho por la información del correo electrónico o de otros archivos creados, transmitidos o recibidos de otros usuarios. 16. Todo el equipo se debe encargar a otra persona para tener acceso a los buzones de correo electrónico en caso de enfermedad o ausencia inesperada del usuario habitual. Para evitar una situación en que un mensaje de correo electrónico importante no sea leído durante una ausencia inesperada, todos del equipo deben indicar un encargado que leerá y dará contestación a los mensajes cuando alguien no esté disponible. 17. "SWAC", quien provee el correo electrónico no es responsable del uso inapropiado de este servicio por el usuario. Es del usuario la responsabilidad de cumplir con las reglas especificadas en este apartado. b). REGLAS PARA USO DE INTERNET. • Estas reglas fijan los estándares para el uso apropiado y comportamiento de todos los empleados de "SWAC" que accesen a la Internet. En 11SWAC" el uso de Internet se registra tanto el acceso a las páginas y el tiempo de conexión. • Las reglas a observar, serán las siguientes: • El contenido de la información que se intercambie está sujeta a las mismas restricciones de la información no electrónica. Debe ser apropiada y consistente de acuerdo a las políticas de "SWAC". • Nunca intercambiar información la cual podría poner a "SWAC" en riesgo de violar alguna ley. • Programas para copiar de Internet no necesariamente son gratuitos; por tanto, utilizar sólo programas con licencia o que se especifique que es gratuito. • Utilice su acceso a Internet con moderación. Comuníquese o utilice el Internet de una manera consistente y que le ayude en su productividad de sus actividades de trabajo. • Está prohibido utilizar los recursos de "SWAC" para uso personal o no relacionado con el trabajo, tanto dentro como fuera de su horario de trabajo. Page 17


 
• Estar alerta de virus en archivos que se copian de Internet. • Asegurarse de la clasificación (confidencial, urgente o no clasificada) de toda la información en archivos o mensajes enviados por el Internet. • Nunca intercambiar información clasificada por Internet en una manera No codificada. • Todos los archivos recibidos de Internet deben ser revisados de virus antes de ser utilizados o distribuidos. Acciones disciplinarias por uso indebido de Correo Electrónico e Internet. Una acción disciplinaria puede ser tanto una amonestación verbal o terminación justificada del contrato de trabajo, dependiendo de la gravedad de la situación es la severidad de la acción disciplinaria; ya que no todas las conductas son el resultado de una acción disciplinaria. Para cualquier duda, favor de contactarse con su Supervisor y/o Gerente de "SWAC". En forma enunciativa pero no limitativa, deberán observarse las reglas siguientes: • Utilizar o intentar usar cualquiera computadora que no sea la asignada, o hacer uso de otra contraseña, ya sea dentro de "SWAC" u otra organización. • Enviar un mensaje por correo de voz o electrónico que atente en contra de alguien o acoso sexual o racial. • Borrar o destruir información de la compañía guardada electrónicamente sin autorización. • Utilizar programas sin la autorización correspondiente en equipo de la compañía. • Enviar o copiar información confidencial de la compañía a organizaciones fuera de 1”SWAC" o a personal no autorizado sin el permiso correspondiente. Page 18


 
• Negarse a cooperar o tratar de impedir el avance de una investigación o auditoria interna. • Utilizar equipo de la compañía para trabajos personales o no relacionados con su trabajo. • Crear un excesivo tráfico de volumen de información no relacionado a su trabajo en la red, como enviar cadena de cartas por correo electrónico, tarjetas de felicitación, etc. I Ingresar a sitios que tengan contenido y despliegue de material pornográfico y sitios similares. • Conectarse al mundo externo (ejemplo: por modem) sin la autorización previa. c). REGLAS PARA EL USO DEL TELEFONO • La etiqueta telefónica es una de las herramientas más importantes para establecer buenas relaciones con los clientes y al usarlo, deberán observarse las reglas siguientes: • Al hablar por teléfono, deberás ser natural, animado, expresivo, agradable y amable. • Contestar el teléfono con toda prontitud, identificando el nombre de nuestra empresa y proporcionar tu nombre. Por ejemplo: Buenos días, Prestamos Avance, habla Pedro López, en que lo puedo servir? • Si es necesario poner en espera a la persona que llama, primero pida permiso para hacerlo u ofrecer contestar la llamada posteriormente. • Siempre ofrecerse a tomar mensaje y número de teléfono, si la persona que buscan no está disponible. • Contestar las llamadas oportunamente, por lo menos, en el mismo día en que la llamada sea recibida. • El teléfono solamente debe utilizarse para asuntos de trabajo. • Reportes de historial de llamadas son generados a petición de "SWAC". Page 19


 
d). REGLAS PARA EL USO DE CORREO DE VOZ. • El correo de voz debe ser utilizado solo para asuntos de trabajo. • El correo de voz será administrado por 11SWAC". • Los usuarios deben de verificar periódicamente su correo de voz para escuchar sus mensajes. El borrar sus mensajes lo más pronto posible evita que su buzón se congestione y cause problemas a todo el sistema de correo de voz. Algunas fallas darán como resultado la pérdida de mensajes y posiblemente interrumpir el servicio de correo de voz. • No guardar más de 5 mensajes dentro de su buzón de correo de voz. • No guardar mensajes por un periodo largo de tiempo (más de 2 semanas). • Problemas con su correo de voz deben ser reportados a su Supervisor y/o Gerente de "SWAC". I Guía de uso de Contraseña del Correo de Voz. • La contraseña del correo de voz se debe cambiar de la inicial que se le entrega por motivos de seguridad. • La contraseña debe de tener un mínimo de 4 dígitos. • La contraseña se debe cambiar cada 6 meses. • Problemas con su contraseña de correo de voz, se debe reportar a su Supervisor y/o Gerente de "SWAC". K. PROCEDIMIENTO DE PAGOS. 1.-PAGO DE SALARIO Con el objeto de evitar extravíos, robos, etc., en las percepciones que reciben LOS EMPLEADOS al servicio de "SWAC", las partes están de acuerdo en que se pagaran a través de depósitos directos en una institución Bancaria legalmente establecida en el país. Consecuentemente, LOS EMPLEADOS están conformes en que el pago del salario se sujetara a las reglas siguientes: Page 20


 
a).- Los días de pago serán los días QUINCE Y ULTIMO DE CADA MES o el día inmediato anterior, en caso de que dichos días sean inhábiles. b).- "SWAC" hará los depósitos directos ante la institución Bancaria a un número de cuenta que previamente le haya sido asignada a cada EMPLEADO. c).- La institución Bancaria le entregara a cada EMPLEADO una tarjeta de débito con un numero confidencial, con el objeto de que pueda realizar los retiros en efectivo que convengan a sus intereses. d).- LOS EMPLEADOS podrán disponer de las cantidades depositadas por "SWAC'' directamente ante la institución de crédito o en los cajeros automáticos establecidos para tal efecto. e).- LOS EMPLEADOS una vez que se haya hecho el depósito por "SWAC", deberán firmar el recibo de pago correspondiente. f).- LOS EMPLEADOS en caso de alguna irregularidad o inconformidad en su pago acudirán dentro del término de TRES (3) DIAS con su Supervisor y/o Gerente de "SWAC" para que se efectúe la rectificación o aclaración que pudiere resultar pertinente. "SWAC" conviene con LOS EMPLEADOS en que esta tendrá el derecho de cambiar el día de pago cuando sus operaciones así lo requieran, dando aviso a LOS EMPLEADOS con VEINTICUATRO (24) HORAS de anticipación, por lo que LOS EMPLEADOS otorgan su consentimiento para tal efecto. 2.- VACACIONES Los EMPLEADOS gozaran de vacaciones en los términos establecidos por los artículos del 76 al 81 de la LEY, recibiendo además de sus salarios la prima del 25% que la LEY establece. "SWAC" concederá a SUS EMPLEADOS SUS vacaciones dentro de los SEIS (6) MESES siguientes a la fecha en que cumplan UN (1) AÑO de haber entrado a prestarle sus servicios, para lo cual "SWAC" llevara el padrón o índice necesario de ingresos y antigüedades y hará el rol de vacaciones y señalará las fechas en que LOS EMPLEADOS disfrutarán de las mismas. Queda convenido que "SWAC" podrá a su discreción, conceder las vacaciones cuando no interrumpan sus operaciones normales. Page 21


 
3. DIAS DE DESCANSO OBLIGATORIOS En cumplimiento por lo preceptuado por el Articulo 74 de LA LEY se conviene en que son días de descanso obligatorios, con goce de sueldo para LOS EMPLEADOS al servicio de "SWAC", los siguientes: I. Primero (1o.) de enero; II. El primer lunes de febrero en conmemoración del 5 de febrero; III. El tercer lunes de marzo en conmemoración del 21 de marzo; IV. Primera (1o.) de mayo; V. Dieciséis (16) de septiembre; VI. El tercer lunes de noviembre en conmemoración del 20 de noviembre; VII. Primera (1o.) de diciembre de cada seis (6) anos, cuando corresponda a la transmisión del Poder Ejecutivo Federal; VIII. El que determinen las leyes federales y locales electorales, en caso de elecciones ordinarias, para efectuar la jornada electoral; IX. Veinticinco (25) de diciembre; y, X. Viernes Santo. L. DISPOSICIONES GENERALES. 1. No se admitirán visitantes en las áreas de trabajo, sin que porten el gafete de identificación de visitante proporcionado por la administración de "SWAC". 2. Los visitantes deberán en todo momento estar acompañados por representante de "SWAC" y deberán tener motivo fundado para estar en las áreas mencionadas. 3. LOS EMPLEADOS estarán sujetos a las revisiones rutinarias de seguridad que efectúe el personal de vigilancia y seguridad de "SWAC", para asegurar que no se introduzcan objetos prohibidos a las áreas de trabajo - tales como armas, navajas, bebidas alcohólicas, drogas, etc. - o que se saquen de las mismas cualquier objeto propiedad de LA EMPRESA, o de LOS EMPLEADOS. 4. Aquellos EMPLEADOS a los cuales se les proporcionó computadora o cualquier equipo de oficina para el desempeño de sus labores, serán responsables de su cuidado y de los daños causados por uso indebido, en este caso, EL EMPLEADO será responsable del costo de su reposición. 5. En todo lo no previsto en este Reglamento Interior de Trabajo 1 las partes estarán sujetas a las disposiciones de la LEY. 6. Este Reglamento Interior de Trabajo podrá ser modificado por "SWAC' y sus EMPLEADOS, al no ajustarse sus disposiciones a LA LEY. El presente Reglamento Interior de Trabajo fue redactado, discutido, aprobado y firmado en el local de la empresa denominada SERVICIOS WORLD ACCEPTANCE Page 22


 
CORPARATION DE MEXICO, S. DE R. L. DE C.V., el día 16 de Febrero de 2010, en Monterrey, N. L., por todos y cada uno de LOS EMPLEADOS que actualmente prestan Servicios y será depositado ante la Junta de Conciliación y Arbitraje para su aprobación y para que surta sus efectos. El presente Reglamento Interior de Trabajo deja sin efectos cualquier otro que haya sido celebrado con anterioridad. SERVIC OS WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPARAT ON DE MEXICO, S. DE R. L. DE C.V. Por: _________________________ LOS EMPLEADOS Page 23


 
1 EXHIBIT D Ley Contra las Prácticas Extranjeras de Corrupción Política de Declaración y Guía de Reconocimiento Nombre: Cargo: Departamento: Supervisor: Yo declaro que he recibido y leído la Ley Contra las Prácticas Extranjeras de Corrupción de World Acceptance Corporation (la “Política FCPA”). Estoy familiarizado (a) con la Política FCPA y las disposiciones contenidas en la misma. Tengo conocimiento de las provisiones de la Política FCPA y de las consecuencias de su incumplimiento. Igualmente entiendo que dicha política de World Acceptance Corporation, prohíbe cualquier actividad que este en violación del FCPA, y estoy de acuerdo en cumplir con la Política FCPA y las disposiciones y procedimientos que sean emitidos por World Acceptance Corporation. Sé que puedo obtener una copia de la Política FCPA del Departamento de Recursos Humanos en cualquier momento y que debo contactar a mi supervisor directo inmediatamente surjan preguntas o inquietudes. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Policy Statement and Guide Acknowledgement Name: Title: Department: Supervisor: I have received and read the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Policy of World Acceptance Corporation (the “FCPA Policy”). I am familiar with the FCPA Policy and the related procedures contained therein. I understand the provisions of the FCPA Policy and the consequences of its violation. I also understand that such policy of World Acceptance Corporation, prohibits any activity in violation of the FCPA, and I agree to abide by such FCPA Policy and the provisions and procedures issued by World Acceptance Corporation. I am aware that I can obtain a copy of the FCPA Policy from the Human Resources department at any time and that I should contact my direct supervisor immediately should any issues or questions arise. Por / By: Nombre / Name: Fecha / Date:


 

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Janet Lewis Matricciani, certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of World Acceptance Corporation;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b.
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d.
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Dated:
November 4, 2016
/s/  Janet Lewis Matricciani
 
 
Janet Lewis Matricciani
 
 
Chief Executive Officer



EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, John L. Calmes, Jr., certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of World Acceptance Corporation;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b.
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d.
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Dated:
November 4, 2016
/s/  John L. Calmes, Jr.
 
 
John L. Calmes, Jr.
 
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer




EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF PERIODIC REPORT

I, Janet Lewis Matricciani, of World Acceptance Corporation (the “Company”), certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that (to my knowledge):
(1)
the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 , (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)
the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated:
November 4, 2016
/s/  Janet Lewis Matricciani
 
 
Janet Lewis Matricciani
 
 
Chief Executive Officer






EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF PERIODIC REPORT

I, John L. Calmes, Jr., of World Acceptance Corporation (the “Company”), certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that (to my knowledge):
(1)
the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 , (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)
the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated:
November 4, 2016
/s/  John L. Calmes, Jr.
 
 
John L. Calmes, Jr.
 
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer