FORM 10-Q 06/30/2003

FORM 10-Q

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


(Mark One)

[X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the period ended June 30, 2003

or

[   ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Commission file number:   0-27478


BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware 36-3228107


(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
8700 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60631


(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:    (773) 380-3000


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 such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes:   X      No:        

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2).   Yes:   X      No:        

As of July 31, 2003, 33,979,827 shares of the registrant’s common stock were outstanding.




BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION

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Page   
Number   
PART I.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION

   Item 1. Financial statements:   

   Condensed consolidated balance sheet (unaudited)   
   June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002 1   

   Consolidated statement of income (unaudited)   
   Three months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 2   

   Consolidated statement of income (unaudited)   
   Six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 3   

   Consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity (unaudited)   
   Six months ended June 30, 2003 4   

   Consolidated statement of cash flows (unaudited)   
   Six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 5   

   Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements   
   (unaudited) 7   

   Item 2. Management’s discussion and analysis of financial   
   condition and results of operations 21   

   Item 4. Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures 27   


PART II.   OTHER INFORMATION

   Item 6. Exhibits and reports on Form 8-K 27   


SIGNATURE PAGE    29   



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PART I.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.   Financial Statements

BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
           
  June 30   December 31
    2003     2002
 
 
ASSETS          
Current assets:          
      Cash and equivalents $ 16,482    $ 12,907 
      Installment contracts receivable, net   288,062      271,531 
      Other current assets   72,618      92,764 
 
 
               Total current assets   377,162      377,202 
           
Installment contracts receivable, net   249,813      251,074 
Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation          
      and amortization of $570,768 and $538,613   643,054      657,539 
Goodwill   242,126      242,854 
Trademarks   6,969      6,969 
Intangible assets, less accumulated          
      amortization of $9,731 and $9,453   2,508      2,786 
Deferred income taxes   81,431      81,314 
Deferred membership origination costs   118,481      119,484 
Other assets   31,036      32,652 
 
 
  $ 1,752,580    $ 1,771,874 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
           
Current liabilities:          
      Accounts payable $ 56,018    $ 51,752 
      Income taxes payable   2,349      1,497 
      Deferred income taxes   28,450      29,303 
      Accrued liabilities   90,562      87,683 
      Current maturities of long-term debt   27,978      28,904 
      Deferred revenues   253,267      271,031 
 
 
               Total current liabilities   458,624      470,170 
           
Long-term debt, less current maturities   695,672      697,850 
Other liabilities   10,923      10,689 
Deferred revenues   55,499      63,689 
Stockholders’ equity   531,862      529,476 
 
 
  $ 1,752,580    $ 1,771,874 
 
 


See accompanying notes.

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BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION
Consolidated Statement of Income
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
           
  Three months ended
  June 30
 
    2003     2002
 
 
Net revenues:          
      Membership revenue $ 172,194    $ 188,330 
      Products and services   74,292      53,318 
      Miscellaneous revenue   4,818      4,651 
 
 
    251,304      246,299 
Operating costs and expenses:          
      Fitness center operations   140,786      140,098 
      Products and services   47,538      33,752 
      Member processing and collection centers   12,611      11,041 
      Advertising   14,131      16,413 
      General and administrative   8,630      8,460 
      Depreciation and amortization   19,086      18,950 
 
 
    242,782      228,714 
 
 
Operating income   8,522      17,585 
           
Finance charges earned   18,479      17,442 
Interest expense   (13,936)     (13,547)
Other, net   (1,704)     89 
 
 
    2,839      3,984 
 
 
           
Income from continuing operations before income taxes   11,361      21,569 
Income tax provision   (2,727)     (5,176)
 
 
Income from continuing operations   8,634      16,393 
Discontinued operations          
   Loss from discontinued operations (net of tax benefit          
      of $74 and $100, in 2003 and 2002, respectively)   (236)     (318)
   Loss on disposal   (1,699)      
 
 
Loss from discontinued operations   (1,935)     (318)
 
 
Net income $ 6,699    $ 16,075 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share:          
   Income from continuing operations $ 0.27    $ 0.51 
   Discontinued operations   (0.06)     (0.01)
 
 
   Net income per common share $ 0.21    $ 0.50 
 
 
Diluted earnings per common share:          
   Income from continuing operations $ 0.26    $ 0.49 
   Discontinued operations   (0.06)     (0.01)
 
 
   Net income per common share $ 0.20    $ 0.48 
 
 
Pro forma amounts, assuming the new accounting principle is applied retroactively:          
   Income from continuing operations $ 8,634    $ 16,775 
   Net income   6,699      16,365 
   Basic net income per common share   0.21      0.51 
   Diluted net income per common share   0.20      0.49 


See accompanying notes.

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BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION
Consolidated Statement of Income
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
           
  Six months ended
  June 30
 
    2003     2002
 
 
Net revenues:          
      Membership revenue $ 346,422    $ 371,024 
      Products and services   149,430      105,735 
      Miscellaneous revenue   9,669      9,900 
 
 
    505,521      486,659 
Operating costs and expenses:          
      Fitness center operations   281,575      277,902 
      Products and services   94,559      66,785 
      Member processing and collection centers   23,611      21,993 
      Advertising   32,064      32,922 
      General and administrative   16,683      15,842 
      Depreciation and amortization   38,642      36,370 
 
 
    487,134      451,814 
 
 
Operating income   18,387      34,845 
           
Finance charges earned   37,362      35,122 
Interest expense   (27,921)     (28,190)
Other, net   (1,820)     163 
 
 
    7,621      7,095 
 
 
           
Income from continuing operations before income taxes   26,008      41,940 
Income tax provision   (6,242)     (5,704)
 
 
Income from continuing operations   19,766      36,236 
Discontinued operations          
   Loss from discontinued operations (net of tax benefit          
      of $196 and $130, in 2003 and 2002, respectively)   (619)     (759)
   Loss on disposal   (1,699)      
 
 
Loss from discontinued operations   (2,318)     (759)
 
 
Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles   17,448      35,477 
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles, net of taxes   (15,579)      
 
 
Net income $ 1,869    $ 35,477 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share:          
   Income from continuing operations $ 0.61    $ 1.13 
   Discontinued operations   (0.07)     (0.02)
   Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles   (0.48)      
 
 
   Net income per common share $ 0.06    $ 1.11 
 
 
Diluted earnings per common share:          
   Income from continuing operations $ 0.60    $ 1.08 
   Discontinued operations   (0.07)     (0.02)
   Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles   (0.47)      
 
 
   Net income per common share $ 0.06    $ 1.06 
 
 
Pro forma amounts, assuming the new accounting principle is applied retroactively:          
   Income from continuing operations $ 19,766    $ 38,625 
   Net income   17,448      37,724 
   Basic net income per common share   0.53      1.18 
   Diluted net income per common share   0.53      1.13 


See accompanying notes.

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BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
                                       
  Common stock               Unearned            
 
              compensation   Common   Total
      Par   Contributed   Accumulated   (restricted   stock in   stockholders’
  Shares   value   capital   deficit   stock)   treasury   equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                       
Balance at December 31, 2002 33,193,425    $ 338    $ 670,561    $ (104,279)   $ (25,509)   $ (11,635)   $ 529,476 
                                       
Net income                   1,869                  1,869 
                                       
Restricted stock activity 710,000          4,281            (4,166)           122 
                                       
Issuance of common stock under                                      
      stock purchase and option plans 73,069          394                        395 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at June 30, 2003 33,976,494    $ 346    $ 675,236    $ (102,410)   $ (29,675)   $ (11,635)   $ 531,862 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

See accompanying notes.

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BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
           
  Six months ended
  June 30
 
    2003     2002
 
 
OPERATING:          
      Net income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles $ 17,448    $ 35,477 
      Adjustments to reconcile to cash provided —          
            Depreciation and amortization, including amortization          
                  included in interest expense   40,667      38,440 
            Change in operating assets and liabilities   (28,559)     (47,001)
            Loss on disposal of discontinued operation   1,699       
            Stock-based compensation   122       
 
 
            Cash provided by operating activities   31,377      26,916 
           
INVESTING:          
      Purchases and construction of property and equipment   (20,199)     (43,165)
      Purchases of real estate         (11,510)
      Acquisitions of businesses and other   (412)     (6,092)
 
 
            Cash used in investing activities   (20,611)     (60,767)
           
FINANCING:          
      Debt transactions —          
            Net borrowings under revolving credit agreement   5,000      25,000 
            Net borrowings (repayments) of other long-term debt   (12,128)     9,850 
            Debt issuance and refinancing costs   (458)      
 
 
                  Cash provided by (used in) debt transactions   (7,586)     34,850 
           
      Equity transactions —          
            Proceeds from exercise of warrants         2,513 
            Proceeds from issuance of common stock under          
                  stock purchase and option plans   395      1,324 
            Purchases of common stock for treasury         (860)
 
 
                  Cash provided by (used in) financing transactions   (7,191)     37,827 
 
 
           
Increase in cash and equivalents   3,575      3,976 
Cash and equivalents, beginning of period   12,907      9,310 
 
 
Cash and equivalents, end of period $ 16,482    $ 13,286 
 
 


See accompanying notes.

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BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows — (continued)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
           
  Six months ended
  June 30
 
    2003     2002
 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOWS INFORMATION:          
           
Changes in operating assets and liabilites:          
      Increase in installment contracts receivable $ (15,123)   $ (63,912)
      Decrease in other current and other assets   327      857 
      Decrease (increase) in deferred membership origination costs   1,003      (4,511)
      Increase in accounts payable   4,285      11,622 
      Increase in income taxes payable and deferred income taxes   4,803      4,935 
      Increase in accrued and other liabilities   2,635      4,418 
      Decrease in deferred revenues   (26,489)     (410)
 
 
Change in operating assets and liabilities $ (28,559)   $ (47,001)
 
 
           
Cash payments for interest and income taxes            
      were as follows —            
            Interest paid $ 26,112    $ 28,141 
            Interest capitalized   (453)     (1,840)
            Income taxes paid, net   1,245      736 
           
Investing and financing activities exclude the following            
      non-cash transactions —            
            Acquisitions of property and equipment          
                    through capital leases/borrowings $ 4,144    $ 7,716 
            Acquisitions of businesses with common stock         8,855 
            Restricted stock activity   4,281      4,619 
            Debt, including assumed debt related to          
                    acquisition of businesses         2,846 


See accompanying notes.

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BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(All dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

Basis of presentation

           The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation (the “Company”) and the subsidiaries that it controls. The Company, through its subsidiaries, is a commercial operator of 415 fitness centers (at June 30, 2003) concentrated in 29 states and Canada. Additionally, the Company has eleven clubs operated pursuant to franchise and joint venture agreements in the United States, Asia, and the Caribbean. The Company operates in one industry segment, and all significant revenues arise from the commercial operation of fitness centers, primarily in major metropolitan markets in the United States and Canada. Unless otherwise specified in the text, references to the Company include the Company and its subsidiaries. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.

           All adjustments have been recorded which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated balance sheet of the Company at June 30, 2003, its consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, its consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity for the six months ended June 30, 2003, and its consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002. All such adjustments were of a normal recurring nature.

           The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles which require the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported therein. Actual results could vary from such estimates. In addition, certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements to conform with the 2003 presentation.

Changes in accounting principles

           In the second quarter of 2003, the Company changed its accounting method (effective January 1, 2003) for the recognition of recoveries of unpaid dues on inactive membership contracts from accrual-based estimations to a cash basis of recognition, which is considered a preferable method of accounting for such past due amounts since it is less reliant on estimations. The effect of this change was a cumulative non-cash charge of $15,414 (net of tax effect of $4,868) or $.47 per diluted share. As a result of recording the cumulative effect adjustment as of the beginning of the year, membership revenue increased during the first quarter of 2003 by $1,149. Net income for the first quarter of 2003 increased by $873 and basic and diluted earnings per share increased by $.03.

           In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations (“SFAS No. 143”). SFAS No. 143 addresses the financial accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets. It requires that the Company recognize the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The associated asset retirement costs are then capitalized as part of the carrying amount of the long-lived asset. The Company has implemented the provisions of SFAS No. 143 as of January 1, 2003. As a result, a non-cash cumulative adjustment of $165 was recorded to provide for estimated future restoration obligations on the Company’s leaseholds in the first quarter of 2003.

Seasonal factors

           The Company’s operations are subject to seasonal factors and, therefore, the results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full year.


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BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(continued)
(All dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

Installment contracts receivable          
  June 30   December 31
    2003     2002
 
 
Current:          
      Installment contracts receivable $ 417,165    $ 404,707 
      Unearned finance charges   (36,642)     (36,015)
      Allowance for doubtful receivables and cancellations   (92,461)     (97,161)
 
 
  $ 288,062    $ 271,531 
 
 
Long-term:          
      Installment contracts receivable $ 344,186    $ 343,749 
      Unearned finance charges   (24,143)     (22,396)
      Allowance for doubtful receivables and cancellations   (70,230)     (70,279)
 
 
  $ 249,813    $ 251,074 
 
 


Allowance for doubtful receivables and cancellations
                       
  Three months ended   Six months ended
  June 30   June 30
 
 
    2003     2002     2003     2002
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period $ 167,445    $ 134,032    $ 167,440    $ 130,504 
Contract cancellations and                      
      write-offs of uncollectible                      
      amounts, net of recoveries   (83,287)     (86,387)     (173,904)     (177,220)
Provision for cancellations and                      
      doubtful receivables   78,533      83,215      169,155      177,576 
 
 
 
 
Balance at end of period $ 162,691    $ 130,860    $ 162,691    $ 130,860 
 
 
 
 

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BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(continued)
(All dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

Membership revenues

           Gross committed membership fees is a measure which includes the total potential future value of all initial membership fee revenue, dues revenue, earned finance charges and membership-related products and services revenue from new membership sales originated in a period. It is measured on a gross basis before consideration of our provision for doubtful accounts and cancellations and without deferral of initiation fee revenue, and includes the future potential collection of dues revenue over the initial term of membership. We track gross committed membership revenue as an indicator of current sales trends and believe it to be a useful measure to allow investors to understand current trends in membership sales which may not be apparent under deferral accounting for the initiation fee component of membership revenue. The following is a reconciliation of gross committed membership fees to initial membership fees originated, net:

                       
  Three months ended   Six months ended
  June 30   June 30
 
 
    2003     2002     2003     2002
 
 
 
 
Gross committed membership fees $ 279,737    $ 279,981    $ 591,102    $ 600,728 
Less: Committed monthly dues   (65,440)     (56,875)     (132,911)     (121,215)
           Provision for doubtful receivables                      
              and cancellations   (78,533)     (83,215)     (169,155)     (177,576)
           Unearned finance charges and other   (44,752)     (37,716)     (93,787)     (80,232)
           Products and services revenues                      
              included in membership programs   (32,859)     (17,658)     (65,320)     (36,999)
 
 
 
 
Initial membership fees originated, net $ 58,153    $ 84,517    $ 129,929    $ 184,706 
 
 
 
 

           The following presents the components of membership revenue as presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of income:

                       
  Three months ended   Six months ended
  June 30   June 30
 
 
    2003     2002     2003     2002
 
 
 
 
Initial membership fees:                      
      Originated, net $ 58,153    $ 84,517    $ 129,929    $ 184,706 
      Decrease (increase) in deferral   18,411      6,507      24,644      (1,963)
 
 
 
 
    76,564      91,024      154,573      182,743 
Dues:                      
      Dues collected   94,332      95,393      190,004      185,908 
      Decrease in deferral   1,298      1,913      1,845      2,373 
 
 
 
 
    95,630      97,306      191,849      188,281 
 
 
 
 
Membership revenue $ 172,194    $ 188,330    $ 346,422    $ 371,024 
 
 
 
 

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BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(continued)
(All dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

Products and services                      
  Three months ended   Six months ended
  June 30   June 30
 
 
    2003     2002     2003     2002
 
 
 
 
Net revenues:                      
      Retail and nutritional supplements—                      
            Membership programs $ 5,387    $ 6,725    $ 11,377    $ 15,510 
            Other sales   14,550      14,409      29,615      28,233 
      Personal training—                      
            Membership programs   27,472      10,933      53,943      21,489 
            Other sales   26,883      19,695      53,255      37,396 
      Financial services         1,556      1,240      3,107 
 
 
 
 
    74,292      53,318      149,430      105,735 
Direct operating costs and expenses:                      
      Retail and nutritional supplements   17,129      15,699      34,675      32,045 
      Personal training   30,409      18,053      59,884      34,740 
 
 
 
 
    47,538      33,752      94,559      66,785 
 
 
 
 
Direct operating margin $ 26,754    $ 19,566    $ 54,871    $ 38,950 
 
 
 
 
Margin percentage   36%      37%      37%      37% 

Earnings per common share

           Basic earnings per common share for each period is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding of 32,658,994 and 32,079,795 for the three months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively, and 32,617,224 and 31,911,543 for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Diluted earnings per common share for each period includes the addition of common stock equivalents of 434,724 and 1,484,481 for the three months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively, and 380,648 and 1,436,788 for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Common stock equivalents represent the dilutive effect of the assumed exercise of outstanding warrants and stock options. Options outstanding to purchase 2,981,291 and 1,456,120 shares of common stock at June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the exercise prices of the options were greater than the average market prices of the Company’s common shares. The range of exercise prices per share for these options was between $12.00 and $36.00 and $21.76 and $36.00 at June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

Income taxes

           At June 30, 2003, for accounting purposes, the Company had approximately $110,000 of unrecognized federal net operating loss carryforwards. Separately, the Company’s alternative minimum tax (“AMT”) net operating loss carryforwards have been substantially recognized. Therefore, having fully recognized AMT net operating loss carryforwards for reporting purposes, the Company’s federal income tax rate increased to 20% during the second quarter of 2002. The 20% federal rate will remain in effect until such time as all of the Company’s AMT credits are fully utilized, which is not currently expected before 2005. The balance of the provision consists primarily of taxes owed to states where local earnings are no longer offset by state net operating loss carryforwards.


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BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(continued)
(All dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

           For federal income tax payment purposes, the Company has available net operating loss carryforwards exceeding $349,000 and AMT net operating loss carryfowards in excess of $209,000. Therefore, the Company currently does not expect to make any significant federal tax payments earlier than 2005. At such time, the Company will be required to pay taxes at the 20% AMT rate for periods currently estimated to extend beyond 2005, including those periods benefited by AMT credits.

Stock Plans

           The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation plans, described in the Company’s 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K, using the intrinsic value method and in accordance with the recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation cost related to option plans was reflected in net income, as all options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. The Company has recorded compensation expense related to restricted stock grants. The following table illustrates, in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 148, Accounting for Stock–Based Compensation–Transition and Disclosure, the effect on net income and earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to stock-based employee compensation.

                       
  Three months ended   Six months ended
  June 30   June 30
 
 
    2003     2002     2003     2002
 
 
 
 
Net income, as reported $ 6,699    $ 16,075    $ 1,869    $ 35,477 
      Plus: stock-based compensation expense                      
            included in net income, net of tax   93            93       
      Less: stock-based compensation expense determined                      
            under fair value based method, net of tax   (882)     (1,171)     (1,606)     (2,715)
 
 
 
 
Pro forma net income $ 5,910    $ 14,904    $ 356    $ 32,762 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share          
      As reported $ 0.21    $ 0.50    $ 0.06    $ 1.11 
      Pro forma   0.18      0.46      0.01      1.03 
Diluted earnings per common share            
      As reported   0.20      0.48      0.06      1.06 
      Pro forma   0.18      0.44      0.01      0.98 

           The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected stock price volatility. Because the Company’s stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its stock options.


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(continued)
(All dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements

           The following tables present the condensed consolidating balance sheet at June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, the condensed consolidating statements of income for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, and the condensed consolidating statement of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002. The condensed consolidating financial statements present the accounts of Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation (“Parent”), and its Guarantor and Non-Guarantor subsidiaries, as defined in the indenture to the Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation 10 ½% Senior Notes due 2011 (“the Notes”) issued in July 2003. The Notes are unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by the Guarantor subsidiaries including substantially all domestic subsidiaries of Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation. Non-Guarantor subsidiaries include Canadian operations and special purpose entites for accounts receivable and real estate finance programs.


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BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(continued)
(All dollar amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

                             
  June 30, 2003
 
        Guarantor   Non-Guarantor         Consolidated
  Parent   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Eliminations   Total
 
 
 
 
 
ASSETS                            
Current assets:                            
      Cash and equivalents $ -         $ 15,776    $ 706    $ -         $ 16,482 
      Installment contracts                            
            receivable, net   -           -           288,062      -           288,062 
      Other current assets   -           71,233      1,385      -           72,618 
 
 
 
 
 
               Total current assets   -           87,009      290,153      -           377,162 
                             
Installment contracts                            
      receivable, net   -           -           249,813      -           249,813 
Property and equipment, net   -           600,427      42,627      -           643,054 
Goodwill   31,390      188,164      22,572      -           242,126 
Trademarks   6,767      202      -           -           6,969 
Intangible assets, net   -           2,508      -           -           2,508 
Deferred income taxes   -           81,431      -           -           81,431 
Deferred membership                            
      origination costs   -           116,614      1,867      -           118,481 
Investment in and advances                            
      to subsidiaries   1,024,637      221,315      -           (1,245,952)     -      
Other assets   6,674      5,407      18,955      -           31,036 
 
 
 
 
 
  $ 1,069,468    $ 1,303,077    $ 625,987    $ (1,245,952)   $ 1,752,580 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND                            
      STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                            
Current liabilities:                            
      Accounts payable $ -         $ 55,612    $ 406    $ -         $ 56,018 
      Income taxes payable   -           2,155      194      -           2,349 
      Deferred income taxes   -           27,406      1,044      -           28,450 
      Accrued liabilities   11,498      77,876      1,188      -           90,562 
      Current maturities                            
            of long-term debt   20,529      3,499      3,950      -           27,978 
      Deferred revenues   -           249,239      4,028      -           253,267 
 
 
 
 
 
               Total current liabilities   32,027      415,787      10,810      -           458,624 
                             
Long-term debt, less current                            
      maturities   505,579      17,242      172,851      -           695,672 
Net affiliate payable   -           605,883      255,867      (861,750)     -      
Other liabilities   -           10,419      504      -           10,923 
Deferred revenues   -           54,615      884      -           55,499 
Stockholders’ equity   531,862      199,131      185,071      (384,202)     531,862 
 
 
 
 
 
  $ 1,069,468    $ 1,303,077    $ 625,987    $ (1,245,952)   $ 1,752,580 
 
 
 
 
 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(continued)
(All dollar amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

                             
  December 31, 2002
 
        Guarantor   Non-Guarantor         Consolidated
  Parent   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Eliminations   Total
 
 
 
 
 
ASSETS                            
Current assets:                            
      Cash and equivalents $ -         $ 9,198    $ 3,709    $ -         $ 12,907 
      Installment contracts                            
            receivable, net   -           2,416      269,115      -           271,531 
      Other current assets   -           91,073      1,691      -           92,764 
 
 
 
 
 
               Total current assets   -           102,687      274,515      -           377,202 
                             
Installment contracts                            
      receivable, net   -           2,230      248,844      -           251,074 
Property and equipment, net   -           613,142      44,397      -           657,539 
Goodwill   31,390      187,762      23,702      -           242,854 
Trademarks   6,767      202      -           -           6,969 
Intangible assets, net   -           2,786      -           -           2,786 
Deferred income taxes   -           81,314      -           -           81,314 
Deferred membership                            
      origination costs   -           117,832      1,652      -           119,484 
Investment in and advances                            
      to subsidiaries   1,025,011      219,730      -           (1,244,741)     -      
Other assets   8,024      5,950      18,678      -           32,652 
 
 
 
 
 
  $ 1,071,192    $ 1,333,635    $ 611,788    $ (1,244,741)   $ 1,771,874 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND                            
      STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                            
Current liabilities:                            
      Accounts payable $ -         $ 51,264    $ 488    $ -         $ 51,752 
      Income taxes payable   -           1,493          -           1,497 
      Deferred income taxes   -           28,252      1,051      -           29,303 
      Accrued liabilities   13,832      72,336      1,515      -           87,683 
      Current maturities                            
            of long-term debt   21,675      4,285      2,944      -           28,904 
      Deferred revenues   -           267,317      3,714      -           271,031 
 
 
 
 
 
               Total current liabilities   35,507      424,947      9,716      -           470,170 
                             
Long-term debt, less current                            
      maturities   506,209      19,148      172,493      -           697,850 
Net affiliate payable   -           621,526      258,703      (880,229)     -      
Other liabilities   -           10,185      504      -           10,689 
Deferred revenues   -           62,761      928      -           63,689 
Stockholders’ equity   529,476      195,068      169,444      (364,512)     529,476 
 
 
 
 
 
  $ 1,071,192    $ 1,333,635    $ 611,788    $ (1,244,741)   $ 1,771,874 
 
 
 
 
 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(continued)
(All dollar amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME

                             
  Three Months Ended June 30, 2003
 
        Guarantor   Non-Guarantor         Consolidated
  Parent   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Eliminations   Total
 
 
 
 
 
Net revenues:                            
      Membership revenue $ -         $ 165,737    $ 6,457    $ -         $ 172,194 
      Products and services   -           72,178      2,114      -           74,292 
      Miscellaneous revenue   -           4,438      380      -           4,818 
 
 
 
 
 
    -           242,353      8,951      -           251,304 
Operating costs and expenses:                            
      Fitness center operations   -           135,774      5,012      -           140,786 
      Products and services   -           45,803      1,735      -           47,538 
      Member processing and                            
            collection centers   -           7,502      5,109      -           12,611 
      Advertising   -           13,758      373      -           14,131 
      General and administrative   1,011      7,295      324      -           8,630 
      Depreciation and amortization   -           18,358      728      -           19,086 
 
 
 
 
 
    1,011      228,490      13,281      -           242,782 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income (loss)   (1,011)     13,863      (4,330)     -           8,522 
                             
Equity in net income of subsidiaries   15,443      -           -           (15,443)     -      
Finance charges earned   -           -           18,479      -           18,479 
Interest expense   (10,495)     (1,019)     (2,422)     -           (13,936)
Other, net   -           (1,763)     59      -           (1,704)
 
 
 
 
 
    4,948      (2,782)     16,116      (15,443)     2,839 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations                            
   before income taxes   3,937      11,081      11,786      (15,443)     11,361 
Income tax benefit (provision)   2,762      (2,660)     (2,829)     -           (2,727)
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations   6,699      8,421      8,957      (15,443)     8,634 
Discontinued operations                            
   Loss from discontinued operations                            
      (net of tax benefit of $74)   -           -           (236)     -           (236)
   Loss on disposal   -           -           (1,699)     -           (1,699)
 
 
 
 
 
Loss from discontinued operations   -           -           (1,935)     -           (1,935)
 
 
 
 
 
Net income $ 6,699    $ 8,421    $ 7,022    $ (15,443)   $ 6,699 
 
 
 
 
 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(continued)
(All dollar amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME

                             
  Three Months Ended June 30, 2002
 
        Guarantor   Non-Guarantor         Consolidated
  Parent   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Eliminations   Total
 
 
 
 
 
Net revenues:                            
      Membership revenue $ -         $ 181,829    $ 6,501    $ -         $ 188,330 
      Products and services   -           51,689      1,629      -           53,318 
      Miscellaneous revenue   -           4,171      480      -           4,651 
 
 
 
 
 
    -           237,689      8,610      -           246,299 
Operating costs and expenses:                            
      Fitness center operations   -           135,347      4,751      -           140,098 
      Products and services   -           32,589      1,163      -           33,752 
      Member processing and                            
            collection centers   -           6,333      4,708      -           11,041 
      Advertising   -           16,019      394      -           16,413 
      General and administrative   1,025      7,036      399      -           8,460 
      Depreciation and amortization   -           18,350      600      -           18,950 
 
 
 
 
 
    1,025      215,674      12,015      -           228,714 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income (loss)   (1,025)     22,015      (3,405)     -           17,585 
                             
Equity in net income of subsidiaries   24,937      -           -           (24,937)     -      
Finance charges earned   -           174      17,268      -           17,442 
Interest expense   (10,635)     (191)     (2,721)     -           (13,547)
Other, net   -           19      70      -           89 
 
 
 
 
 
    14,302          14,617      (24,937)     3,984 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations                            
   before income taxes   13,277      22,017      11,212      (24,937)     21,569 
Income tax benefit (provision)   2,798      (5,544)     (2,430)     -           (5,176)
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations   16,075      16,473      8,782      (24,937)     16,393 
Loss from discontinued operations                            
   (net of tax benefit of $100)   -           -           (318)     -           (318)
 
 
 
 
 
Net income $ 16,075    $ 16,473    $ 8,464    $ (24,937)   $ 16,075 
 
 
 
 
 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(continued)
(All dollar amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME

                             
  Six Months Ended June 30, 2003
 
        Guarantor   Non-Guarantor         Consolidated
  Parent   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Eliminations   Total
 
 
 
 
 
Net revenues:                            
      Membership revenue $ -         $ 333,341    $ 13,081    $ -         $ 346,422 
      Products and services   -           145,326      4,104      -           149,430 
      Miscellaneous revenue   -           8,948      721      -           9,669 
 
 
 
 
 
    -           487,615      17,906      -           505,521 
Operating costs and expenses:                            
      Fitness center operations   -           271,072      10,503      -           281,575 
      Products and services   -           91,348      3,211      -           94,559 
      Member processing and                            
            collection centers   -           13,403      10,208      -           23,611 
      Advertising   -           31,339      725      -           32,064 
      General and administrative   1,972      14,064      647      -           16,683 
      Depreciation and amortization   -           37,206      1,436      -           38,642 
 
 
 
 
 
    1,972      458,432      26,730      -           487,134 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income (loss)   (1,972)     29,183      (8,824)     -           18,387 
                             
Equity in net income of subsidiaries   19,690      -           -           (19,690)     -      
Finance charges earned   -           -           37,362      -           37,362 
Interest expense   (21,477)     (1,520)     (4,924)     -           (27,921)
Other, net   -           (1,818)     (2)     -           (1,820)
 
 
 
 
 
    (1,787)     (3,338)     32,436      (19,690)     7,621 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing                            
   operations before income taxes   (3,759)     25,845      23,612      (19,690)     26,008 
Income tax benefit (provision)   5,628      (6,203)     (5,667)     -           (6,242)
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations   1,869      19,642      17,945      (19,690)     19,766 
Discontinued operations                            
   Loss from discontinued operations                            
      (net of tax benefit of $196)   -           -           (619)     -           (619)
   Loss on disposal   -           -           (1,699)     -           (1,699)
 
 
 
 
 
Loss from discontinued operations   -           -           (2,318)     -           (2,318)
 
 
 
 
 
Income before cumulative effect of                            
   changes in accounting principles   1,869      19,642      15,627      (19,690)     17,448 
Cumulative effect of changes in                            
   accounting principles, net of taxes   -           (15,579)     -           -           (15,579)
 
 
 
 
 
Net income $ 1,869    $ 4,063    $ 15,627    $ (19,690)   $ 1,869 
 
 
 
 
 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(continued)
(All dollar amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME

                             
  Six Months Ended June 30, 2002
 
        Guarantor   Non-Guarantor         Consolidated
  Parent   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Eliminations   Total
 
 
 
 
 
Net revenues:                            
      Membership revenue $ -         $ 358,047    $ 12,977    $ -         $ 371,024 
      Products and services   -           102,566      3,169      -           105,735 
      Miscellaneous revenue   -           9,080      820      -           9,900 
 
 
 
 
 
    -           469,693      16,966      -           486,659 
Operating costs and expenses:                            
      Fitness center operations   -           268,174      9,728      -           277,902 
      Products and services   -           64,505      2,280      -           66,785 
      Member processing and                            
            collection centers   -           14,192      7,801      -           21,993 
      Advertising   -           32,168      754      -           32,922 
      General and administrative   2,061      13,022      759      -           15,842 
      Depreciation and amortization   -           35,185      1,185      -           36,370 
 
 
 
 
 
    2,061      427,246      22,507      -           451,814 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income (loss)   (2,061)     42,447      (5,541)     -           34,845 
                             
Equity in net income of subsidiaries   56,024      -           -           (56,024)     -      
Finance charges earned   -           351      34,771      -           35,122 
Interest expense   (21,284)     (616)     (6,290)     -           (28,190)
Other, net   -           25      138      -           163 
 
 
 
 
 
    34,740      (240)     28,619      (56,024)     7,095 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations                            
   before income taxes   32,679      42,207      23,078      (56,024)     41,940 
Income tax benefit (provision)   2,798      (5,568)     (2,934)     -           (5,704)
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations   35,477      36,639      20,144      (56,024)     36,236 
Loss from discontinued operations                            
   (net of tax benefit of $130)   -           -           (759)     -           (759)
 
 
 
 
 
Net income $ 35,477    $ 36,639    $ 19,385    $ (56,024)   $ 35,477 
 
 
 
 
 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(continued)
(All dollar amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

                             
  Six Months Ended June 30, 2003
 
        Guarantor   Non-Guarantor         Consolidated
  Parent   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Eliminations   Total
 
 
 
 
 
OPERATING:                            
      Net income before cumulative effect of                            
            changes in accounting principles $ 1,869    $ 19,642    $ 15,627    $ (19,690)   $ 17,448 
      Adjustments to reconcile to                            
            cash provided —                            
            Depreciation and amortization,                            
                  including amortization                            
                  included in interest expense   1,355      37,387      1,925      -           40,667 
            Change in operating assets                            
                  and liabilities   (2,338)     (6,465)     (19,756)     -           (28,559)
            Loss on disposal of                            
                  discontinued operation   -           -           1,699      -           1,699 
            Stock-based compensation   122      -           -           -           122 
 
 
 
 
 
            Cash provided by (used in)                            
                  operating activities   1,008      50,564      (505)     (19,690)     31,377 
                             
INVESTING:                            
      Purchases and construction                            
            of property and equipment   -           (20,043)     (156)     -           (20,199)
      Acquisitions of businesses and other   -           -           (412)     -           (412)
 
 
 
 
 
            Cash used in investing activities   -           (20,043)     (568)     -           (20,611)
                             
FINANCING:                            
      Debt transactions —                            
            Net borrowings under revolving                            
                  credit agreement   5,000      -           -           -           5,000 
            Net borrowings (repayments) of                            
                  other long-term debt   (6,777)     (6,715)     1,364      -           (12,128)
            Debt issuance and refinancing costs   -           -           (458)     -           (458)
            Change in net affiliate balances   374      (17,228)     (2,836)     19,690      -      
 
 
 
 
 
            Cash used in debt transactions   (1,403)     (23,943)     (1,930)     19,690      (7,586)
                             
      Equity transactions —                            
            Proceeds from issuance of                            
                  common stock under stock                            
                  purchase and option plans   395      -           -           -           395 
 
 
 
 
 
            Cash used in financing                            
                  transactions   (1,008)     (23,943)     (1,930)     19,690      (7,191)
 
 
 
 
 
                             
Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents   -           6,578      (3,003)     -           3,575 
Cash and equivalents, beginning of period   -           9,198      3,709      -           12,907 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and equivalents, end of period $ -         $ 15,776    $ 706    $ -         $ 16,482 
 
 
 
 
 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(continued)
(All dollar amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

                             
  Six Months Ended June 30, 2002
 
        Guarantor   Non-Guarantor         Consolidated
  Parent   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Eliminations   Total
 
 
 
 
 
OPERATING:                            
      Net income $ 35,477    $ 36,639    $ 19,385    $ (56,024)   $ 35,477 
      Adjustments to reconcile to                            
            cash provided —                            
            Depreciation and amortization,                            
                  including amortization                            
                  included in interest expense   1,073      35,343      2,024      -           38,440 
            Change in operating assets                            
                  and liabilities   (680)     19,429      (65,750)     -           (47,001)
 
 
 
 
 
            Cash provided by (used in)                            
                  operating activities   35,870      91,411      (44,341)     (56,024)     26,916 
                             
INVESTING:                            
      Purchases and construction                            
            of property and equipment   -           (39,971)     (3,194)     -           (43,165)
      Purchases of real estate   -           (11,510)     -           -           (11,510)
      Acquisitions of businesses and other   -           (4,002)     (2,090)     -           (6,092)
 
 
 
 
 
            Cash used in investing activities   -           (55,483)     (5,284)     -           (60,767)
                             
FINANCING:                            
      Debt transactions —                            
            Net borrowings under revolving                            
                  credit agreement   25,000      -           -           -           25,000 
            Net borrowings (repayments) of                            
                  other long-term debt   (2,296)     (10,308)     22,454      -           9,850 
            Change in net affiliate balances   (61,551)     (21,263)     26,790      56,024      -      
 
 
 
 
 
            Cash provided by (used in)                            
                  debt transactions   (38,847)     (31,571)     49,244      56,024      34,850 
                             
      Equity transactions —                            
            Proceeds from exercise of warrants   2,513      -           -           -           2,513 
            Proceeds from issuance of                            
                  common stock under stock                            
                  purchase and option plans   1,324      -           -           -           1,324 
            Purchases of common stock                            
                  for treasury   (860)     -           -           -           (860)
 
 
 
 
 
            Cash provided by (used in)                            
                  financing transactions   (35,870)     (31,571)     49,244      56,024      37,827 
 
 
 
 
 
                             
Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents   -           4,357      (381)     -           3,976 
Cash and equivalents, beginning of period   -           8,435      875      -           9,310 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and equivalents, end of period $ -         $ 12,792    $ 494    $ -         $ 13,286 
 
 
 
 
 

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

Comparison of the Three Months Ended June 30, 2003 and 2002

           Net revenues for the second quarter of 2003 were $251.3 million compared to $246.3 million in the 2002 quarter, an increase of $5.0 million (2%). Net revenues from comparable fitness centers were essentially unchanged. The $5.0 million increase in net revenues resulted from the following:

           The weighted-average number of fitness centers increased to 414 from 412 in the second quarter of 2002.

           Gross committed membership fees originated during the second quarter were flat compared to the 2002 quarter, with a 3% decrease at same clubs. The number of new members joining increased 7% during the second quarter of 2003 compared with the same quarter a year ago, with a 5% increase at same clubs. The average committed duration of memberships originated during the second quarter of 2003 was 30.7 months versus 29.8 months in the prior year quarter, a 3% increase. The gross committed monthly membership fees originated during the second quarter of 2003 averaged $38.76 versus $43.45 in the year ago quarter, an 11% decrease. The decrease in the monthly average resulted from a decrease in average membership price during the quarter including a slight decrease in the proportion of multiple-club memberships sold due to apparent price sensitivity of new members.

           Operating income for the second quarter of 2003 was $8.5 million compared to $17.6 million in 2002. Net revenues increased $5.0 million (2%) for the second quarter of 2003, offset by a $13.9 million (7%) increase in operating costs and expenses ($13.8 million of which is related to the growth in products and services revenues), and an increase in depreciation and amortization of $.1 million. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, including finance charges earned (“EBITDA”) as adjusted, was $46.2 million, a decrease of $7.8 million from the prior year period. The EBITDA margin was 17% in the second quarter of 2003, compared to 20% in the 2002 period. These decreases are due, in part, to the continuing trend of lower initial membership fees originated. The following table is a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA from continuing operations and EBITDA as adjusted (in thousands):


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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations—(continued)

           
  Three months ended
  June 30
 
    2003     2002
 
 
Net income $ 6,699    $ 16,075 
Add:          
                  Depreciation and amortization   19,086      18,950 
                  Interest expense   13,936      13,547 
                  Income tax provision   2,727      5,176 
                  Loss from discontinued operations   1,935      318 
 
 
EBITDA from continuing operations   44,383      54,066 
Add (deduct):          
                  Stock-based compensation   122       
                  Other, net   1,704      (89)
 
 
EBITDA as adjusted $ 46,209    $ 53,977 
 
 

Fitness center operating expenses were essentially unchanged as a result of the implementation of cost reduction initiatives which were offset by planned increases in rent, utilities, insurance and other fixed costs. Products and services expenses increased $13.8 million (41%) to support the revenue growth of product and service offerings. Direct operating margin from products and services increased to $26.8 million from $19.6 million in the 2002 period, a 37% increase (29% related to same clubs), with a margin of 36% in the 2003 period compared to 37% in the prior year. Member processing and collection center expenses increased $1.6 million (14%) compared to the prior year quarter, reflecting increased telecommunication and member mailing costs. Advertising expenses decreased $2.3 million (14%) compared to the prior year quarter reflecting savings through reductions in discretionary spending. General and administrative expenses increased $.2 million (2%) compared to the prior year quarter. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $.1 million (1%) compared to the prior year quarter.

           Finance charges earned in excess of interest expense totaled $4.5 million in the second quarter of 2003, an increase of $.6 million over the prior year period resulting principally from lower interest rates on the Company’s borrowings and higher finance charges earned.

           Other, net expense was $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003. During the quarter the Company sold a portion of its non-performing, previously written down installment accounts receivable to a third party for $2.2 million. Based on the carrying value of these accounts determined using estimates of recoveries expected through routine collection processes, a non-cash charge of $1.7 million ($1.3 million net of taxes) was recorded in the quarter.

           The Company is reporting as discontinued operations an internet-based start-up company which was liquidated. As a result, a loss from discontinued operations of $1.9 million, net of taxes, was recorded during the second quarter of 2003.


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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations—(continued)

Comparison of the Six Months Ended June 30, 2003 and 2002

           Net revenues for the first six months of 2003 were $505.5 million compared to $486.7 million in 2002, an increase of $18.9 million (4%). Net revenues from comparable fitness centers increased 2%. The $18.9 million increase in net revenues resulted from the following:

           The weighted-average number of fitness centers increased to 412 from 409 in the first six months of 2002.

           Gross committed membership fees originated during the first six months decreased 2% compared to the 2002 period, with a 4% decrease at same clubs. The number of new members joining increased 6% during the first six months of 2003 compared with the same period a year ago, with a 3% increase at same clubs. The average committed duration of memberships originated during the first six months of 2003 was 30.6 months versus 30.5 months in the prior year period. The gross committed monthly membership fees originated during the first six months of 2003 averaged $40.76 versus $44.19 in the year ago period, an 8% decrease. The decrease in the monthly average resulted from a decrease in average membership price during the period including a slight decrease in the proportion of multiple-club memberships sold due to apparent price sensitivity of new members.

           Operating income for the first six months of 2003 was $18.4 million compared to $34.8 million in 2002. Net revenues increased $18.9 million (4%) for the first six months of 2003, offset by a $33.0 million (8%) increase in operating costs and expenses ($27.8 million of which is related to the growth in products and services revenues), and an increase in depreciation and amortization of $2.3 million. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, including finance charges earned (“EBITDA”) as adjusted, was $94.5 million, a decrease of $11.8 million from the prior year period. The EBITDA margin was 17% for the first six months of 2003, compared to 20% in the 2002 period. These decreases are due, in part, to the continuing trend of lower initial membership fees originated. The following table is a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA from continuing operations and EBITDA as adjusted (in thousands):


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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations—(continued)

           
  Six months ended
  June 30
 
    2003     2002
 
 
Net income $ 1,869    $ 35,477 
Add:          
                  Depreciation and amortization   38,642      36,370 
                  Interest expense   27,921      28,190 
                  Income tax provision   6,242      5,704 
                  Loss from discontinued operations   2,318      759 
                  Cumulative effect of accounting changes   15,579       
 
 
EBITDA from continuing operations   92,571      106,500 
Add (deduct):          
                  Stock-based compensation   122       
                  Other, net   1,820      (163)
 
 
EBITDA as adjusted $ 94,513    $ 106,337 
 
 

Fitness center operating expenses increased $3.7 million (1%) in the first six months of 2003 compared to the prior year, due to incremental costs of operating new fitness centers and planned increases in rent, utilities, insurance and other fixed costs. Products and services expenses increased $27.8 million (42%) to support the revenue growth of product and service offerings. Direct operating margin from products and services increased to $54.9 million from $39.0 million in the 2002 period, a 41% increase (33% related to same clubs), with a margin of 37% in both periods. Member processing and collection center expenses increased $1.6 million (7%) compared to the prior year period, reflecting increased telecommunication and member mailing costs. Advertising expenses decreased $.9 million (3%) compared to the prior year period. General and administrative expenses increased $.8 million (5%) compared to the prior year period. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $2.3 million (6%), resulting from additional fitness centers and other depreciable assets since the prior year period.

           Finance charges earned in excess of interest expense totaled $9.4 million in the first six months of 2003, an increase of $2.5 million over the prior year period resulting principally from lower interest rates on the Company’s borrowings and higher finance charges earned.

           The income tax provision was $6.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003, compared to $5.7 million in the 2002 period. This increase of $.5 million is attributable to lower income from continuing operations in the 2003 period offset by the increase in the Company’s federal income tax rate for reporting purposes to 20%, which became effective April 1, 2002.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

           Cash flows from operating activities were $31.4 million in the first six months of 2003, compared to $26.9 million in the 2002 period. Over the past two years, the Company sold a portion of its installment contracts receivable portfolio to a major financial institution in three bulk sales at net book value, with combined proceeds of approximately $128 million. Excluding the impact of the sales of receivables and net of the change in dues prepayments during the periods, cash flows from operating activities were $50.3 million in the first six months of 2003, compared to $55.3 million in 2002.

           The following table sets forth cash flows from operating activities on a comparable basis to add back actual cash collections on the sold portfolios and to reflect the impact of changes in dues prepayments during each of the periods (in thousands):


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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations—(continued)

                       
  Three months ended   Six months ended
  June 30   June 30
 
 
    2003     2002     2003     2002
 
 
 
 
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities, as reported $ 12,076    $ (1,029)   $ 31,377    $ 26,916 
        Collections on installment contracts receivable sold   6,415      14,143      19,553      31,100 
        Changes in dues prepayments   (773)     (1,437)     (634)     (2,762)
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from operating activities                      
    on a comparable basis $ 17,718    $ 11,677    $ 50,296    $ 55,254 
 
 
 
 

           Capital expenditures totaled $20.6 million in the first six months of 2003 compared to $60.8 million in the 2002 period. Capital expenditures for 2003 are not expected to exceed $50 million. The following table details cash used in investing activities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 (in thousands):

                       
  Three months ended   Six months ended
  June 30   June 30
 
 
    2003     2002     2003     2002
 
 
 
 
Club improvements $ 1,935    $ 4,981    $ 6,945    $ 11,449 
New clubs   5,098      9,437      7,950      20,343 
Club remodels and expansions   1,913      4,767      3,356      9,023 
Administrative and systems   1,826      948      1,948      2,350 
Real estate purchases and other       3,577      412      17,602 
 
 
 
 
  $ 10,781    $ 23,710    $ 20,611    $ 60,767 
 
 
 
 

           As a result of the decrease in second quarter capital expenditures, our free cash flow (cash provided by operating activities, less cash used in investing activities) was $1.3 million, compared to a deficit of $24.7 million in the 2002 quarter. We are disclosing free cash flow because management believes that it is an important measure of liquidity and investors are focused on our ability to reduce our overall debt. The following table is a reconciliation of cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow (deficit) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 (in thousands):

                       
  Three months ended   Six months ended
  June 30   June 30
 
 
    2003     2002     2003     2002
 
 
 
 
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 12,076    $ (1,029)   $ 31,377    $ 26,916 
Less: Cash used in investing activities   (10,781)     (23,710)     (20,611)     (60,767)
 
 
 
 
Free cash flow (deficit) $ 1,295    $ (24,739)   $ 10,766    $ (33,851)
 
 
 
 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations—(continued)

           At the end of the second quarter the Company announced the completion of the refinancing of its existing $132.5 million term loan and $63.5 million outstanding on its revolving credit agreement by issuing $235 million in aggregate principal of 10 ½% Senior Notes due 2011 in an offering under Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and had entered into a new $90 million Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility due 2008. These transactions were funded in July 2003. The amount available under the revolving credit facility is reduced by any outstanding letters of credit, which cannot exceed $30.0 million. As of July 31, 2003, the Company had outstanding $6 million in letters of credit and availability of $84 million on its new $90 million revolving credit line (subsequently increased to $100 million revolving credit line during August 2003). The Company will write off unamortized issuance costs from extinguished debt in the third quarter of 2003. In addition, in July 2003 the Company paid down $25 million on its $155 million Securitization Series 2001-1 and extended the revolving period on $100 million of the balance through July 2005. The balance of $30 million of principal on the securitization which was not extended will begin amortizing in November 2003. As of June 30, 2003, our debt service requirements, including interest, through June 30, 2004 were approximately $77.6 million, exclusive of principal payments on the securitization. We believe that we will be able to satisfy these short-term requirements for debt service and capital expenditures out of available cash balances, cash flow from operations and borrowings on the revolving credit facility.

           We are authorized to repurchase up to 1,500,000 shares of our common stock on the open market from time to time. We repurchased 625,100 shares between August 1998 and November 1999 at an average price of $18 per share, and 54,500 shares in February 2002 at $16 per share.

Forward-Looking Statements

           Forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q including, without limitation, statements relating to the Company’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions, and adequacy of resources, are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others, the following: general economic and business conditions; competition; success of operating initiatives, advertising and promotional efforts; existence of adverse publicity or litigation; acceptance of new product and service offerings; changes in business strategy or plans; quality of management; availability, terms, and development of capital; business abilities and judgment of personnel; changes in, or the failure to comply with, government regulations; regional weather conditions and other factors described in this Form 10-Q or in other filings of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


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Item 4.   Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

           The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-14(c) and 15d-14(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on such evaluation, such officers have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in alerting them on a timely basis to material information relating to the Company (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in the Company’s reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act.

           Since the Evaluation Date, there have not been any significant changes in the Company’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect such controls.



PART II.   OTHER INFORMATION


Item 6.   Exhibits and reports on Form 8-K

   (a) Exhibits:

  Exhibit 4.1    Indenture dated as of July 2, 2003, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, including the form of the Note.

  Exhibit 4.2     First Supplemental Indenture dated as of July 22, 2003, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.

  Exhibit 10.1     Amendment No. 2 to Series 2001-1 Supplement dated as of July 2, 2003 to the Amended and Restated Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of December 16, 1996 among H & T Receivable Funding Corporation, as Transferor, Bally Total Fitness Corporation, as Servicer and JP Morgan Chase Bank, as Trustee.

  Exhibit 10.2     Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of July 2, 2003, among the Company, several banks and financial institutions which are parties thereto and JP Morgan Chase Bank, as agent.

  Exhibit 10.3     Amendment No. 3 to Series 2001-1 Supplement dated as of July 23, 2003 to the Amended and Restated Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of December 16, 1996 among H & T Receivable Funding Corporation, as Transferor, Bally Total Fitness Corporation, as Servicer and JP Morgan Chase Bank, as Trustee.

  Exhibit 10.4     Consent and Amendment, dated as of August 11, 2003, under the Credit Agreement, dated as of November 18, 1997, as amended and restated as of July 2, 2003, among the Company, several banks and financial institutions which are parties thereto and JP Morgan Chase Bank, as agent.

  Exhibit 18.1     Preferability letter from independent accountants regarding change in accounting principle.

  Exhibit 31.1     Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.

  Exhibit 31.2     Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.

  Exhibit 32.1     Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.

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   (b) Reports on Form 8-K:

   1. On April 11, 2003 we filed a Current Report on Form 8-K announcing the appointment of a new member to our Board of Directors.
     
   2. On May 7, 2003 we filed a Current Report on Form 8-K attaching a press release announcing our earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2003.
     
   3. On May 21, 2003 we filed a Current Report on Form 8-K attaching a press release announcing the appointment of the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
     
   4. On June 18, 2003 we filed a Current Report on Form 8-K attaching a press release announcing our intention to issue $200 million aggregate principle amount of unsecured Senior Notes due in an offering under Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and enter into a new $90 million senior secured revolving credit facility.
     
   5. On June 27, 2003 we filed a Current Report on Form 8-K attaching a press release announcing the pricing of the $200 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2011 at 10.5% in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers.

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BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION

SIGNATURE PAGE


           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.


   BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION
  
   Registrant
     
     
   By: /s/ John W. Dwyer
 
   John W. Dwyer
   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director
   (principal financial officer)


Dated: August 14, 2003

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