CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13
OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) April 20, 2005
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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On April 20, 2005 Hub Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing its first quarter 2005 operating results. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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Index which immediately precedes such exhibits and is
incorporated herein by reference.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly authorized this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
HUB GROUP, INC.
DATE: April 21, 2005 | /s/ Thomas M. White |
By: Thomas M. White | |
Its: Senior Vice President | |
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | |
(Principal Financial Officer) |
Exhibit No.
99.1 | Press release issued on April 20, 2005 announcing operating results for Hub Group, Inc. for the first quarter 2005. |
Exhibit 99.1
Hub Group, Inc. Reports Record First Quarter 2005 Earnings
DOWNERS GROVE, IL, April 20, 2005, Hub Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HUBG) today reported record net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 of $5.3 million. This represents a 97% increase in first quarter net income versus the first quarter of 2004. Hub Groups diluted earnings per share of $0.51 for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 represents an increase of 55% compared to last years first quarter diluted earnings per share of $0.33 on 28% higher average diluted shares outstanding in the 2005 period. Costs and expenses decreased 3.9% in the first quarter of 2005 to $34.1 million compared to $35.5 million in the first quarter of 2004, reflecting the benefits from the Companys improved operating efficiencies and cost reduction efforts. Interest expense decreased from $1.7 million in first quarter 2004 to $0.2 million in 2005 due to the extinguishment of debt in the third quarter of 2004.
Hubs revenue grew by 3.5% to $339.9 million as compared to $328.3 million in the first quarter of 2004. First quarter intermodal revenue decreased 1.1% to $233.7 million. Truckload brokerage revenue increased 18.0% to $60.1 million this quarter. First quarter logistics revenue increased 4.9% to $35.6 million. Hub Group Distribution Services revenue increased 47.1% to $10.5 million in the first quarter of 2005.
Commenting on the results, David P. Yeager, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hub Group stated, Our operating efficiencies resulted in increased margin and reduced costs producing record first quarter results. While we are pleased with these results, we remain committed to focusing on profitable revenue growth.
STOCK SPLIT
As previously announced, in February 2005, the Board of Directors approved a 2 for 1 stock split. The Board has set May 4, 2005 as the record date for this stock split and May 11, 2005 as the payment date, contingent on receiving shareholder approval, at its annual meeting on May 4, 2005, to increase the number of authorized shares of Class A common stock. If approved by Hubs shareholders, the stock split will be in the form of a stock dividend, which will be tax-free to shareholders.
FULL YEAR 2005
Given the current operating environment, we are comfortable that the earnings for 2005 will be within the analysts range of $2.58 to $2.67 per diluted share.
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
CONFERENCE CALL
Hub will hold a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time) on Thursday, April 21, 2005 to discuss its first quarter results.
Hosting the conference call will be David P. Yeager, Vice-Chairman and CEO and Thomas M. White, Senior Vice-President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
This call is being webcast by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed through the Investor Relations link at Hub Groups Web site at http://www.hubgroup.com or individual investors can access the audio webcast at http://www.fulldisclosure.com and institutional investors can access the webcast at http://www.streetevents.com . The webcast is listen-only. Those interested in participating in the question and answer session should follow the telephone dial-in instructions below.
To participate in the conference call by telephone, please call ten minutes early by dialing (800) 591-6942. The conference call participant code is 63789436. The call will be limited to 60 minutes, including questions and answers.
An audio replay will be available through the Investor Relations link on the Companys Web site at http://www.hubgroup.com . This replay will be available for 30 days.
ABOUT HUB GROUP: Hub Group, Inc. is a leading non-asset based freight transportation management company providing comprehensive intermodal, truckload brokerage and logistics and distribution services. The Company operates through a network of over 30 offices throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.
CERTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: Statements in this press release that are not historical, including statements about Hub Groups or managements earnings guidance, intentions, beliefs, expectations, representations, projections, plans or predictions of the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and subject to risks. Such statements should be viewed with caution. Actual results or experience could differ materially from the forward-looking statements as a result of many factors. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the factors listed from time to time in Hub Groups SEC reports including, but not limited to, the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004. Hub Group assumes no liability to update any such forward-looking statements.
SOURCE: HUB GROUP, INC.
CONTACT: Amy Lisek of Hub Group, Inc., +1-630-795-2214
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
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2005 |
2004 | ||||||
Revenue | $339,858 | $328,302 | |||||
Transportation costs | 296,613 | 286,498 | |||||
Gross margin | 43,245 | 41,804 | |||||
Costs and expenses: | |||||||
Salaries and benefits | 21,875 | 22,342 | |||||
General and administrative | 9,752 | 10,281 | |||||
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment | 2,483 | 2,884 | |||||
Total costs and expenses | 34,110 | 35,507 | |||||
Operating income | 9,135 | 6,297 | |||||
Other income (expense): | |||||||
Interest expense | (207 | ) | (1,713 | ) | |||
Interest income | 200 | 53 | |||||
Other, net | 14 | 41 | |||||
Total other income (expense) | 7 | (1,619 | ) | ||||
Income before provision for income taxes | 9,142 | 4,678 | |||||
Provision for income taxes | 3,794 | 1,965 | |||||
Net income | $ 5,348 | $ 2,713 | |||||
Basic earnings per common share | $ 0.53 | $ 0.35 | |||||
Diluted earnings per common share | $ 0.51 | $ 0.33 | |||||
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding | 10,141 | 7,746 | |||||
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding | 10,579 | 8,294 | |||||
March 31, 2005 |
December 31, 2004 | ||||
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ASSETS | (Unaudited) | ||||
CURRENT ASSETS: | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 15,570 | $ 16,806 | |||
Restricted investments | 661 | | |||
Accounts receivable | |||||
Trade, net | 139,113 | 141,079 | |||
Other | 7,527 | 7,996 | |||
Deferred taxes | 4,412 | 4,667 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3,715 | 4,746 | |||
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 170,998 |
175,294 |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net | 17,854 | 19,487 | |||
GOODWILL, net | 215,175 | 215,175 | |||
OTHER ASSETS | 371 | 889 | |||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ 404,398 | $ 410,845 | |||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | |||||
Accounts payable | |||||
Trade | $ 115,250 | $ 115,819 | |||
Other | 2,925 | 1,660 | |||
Accrued expenses | |||||
Payroll | 10,262 | 19,542 | |||
Other | 12,031 | 15,100 | |||
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 140,468 |
152,121 |
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DEFERRED TAXES | 31,545 | 31,788 | |||
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: | |||||
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized; no shares | |||||
issued or outstanding in 2005 and 2004 | | | |||
Common stock | |||||
Class A: $.01 par value; 12,337,700 shares authorized; 9,809,476 shares | |||||
issued (including treasury stock in 2005) and 9,727,917 outstanding | |||||
in 2005; 9,635,657 issued and outstanding in 2004 | 98 | 96 | |||
Class B: $.01 par value; 662,300 shares authorized; 662,296 shares | |||||
issued and outstanding in 2005 and 2004 | 7 | 7 | |||
Additional paid-in capital | 187,068 | 182,365 | |||
Purchase price in excess of predecessor basis, net of tax benefit of $10,306 | (15,458 | ) | (15,458 | ) | |
Retained earnings | 69,959 | 64,611 | |||
Unearned compensation | (4,137 | ) | (4,685 | ) | |
Treasury stock, at cost (81,559 shares in 2005) | (5,152 | ) | | ||
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | 232,385 | 226,936 | |||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ 404,398 | $ 410,845 | |||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||
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2005 |
2004 | ||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||
Net income | $ 5,348 | $ 2,713 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided | |||||
by operating activities: | |||||
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment | 2,593 | 2,911 | |||
Deferred taxes | 3,008 | 1,961 | |||
Compensation expense related to restricted stock | 520 | 404 | |||
Gain on sale of assets | (12 | ) | (18 | ) | |
Other assets | 518 | 188 | |||
Changes in working capital: | |||||
Restricted investments | (661 | ) | | ||
Accounts receivable, net | 2,435 | 3,466 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,031 | 462 | |||
Accounts payable | 696 | (1,867 | ) | ||
Accrued expenses | (12,349 | ) | (4,072 | ) | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 3,127 | 6,148 | |||
Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||
Purchases of property and equipment, net | (948 | ) | (460 | ) | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (948 | ) | (460 | ) | |
Cash flows from financing activity: | |||||
Proceeds from stock options exercised | 2,184 | 2,090 | |||
Purchase of treasury stock | (5,599 | ) | (2,767 | ) | |
Net payments on revolver | | (3,000 | ) | ||
Payments on long-term debt | | (2,011 | ) | ||
Net cash used in financing activities | (3,415 | ) | (5,688 | ) | |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (1,236 | ) | | ||
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period | 16,806 | | |||
Cash and cash equivalents end of period | $ 15,570 | $ | |||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information | |||||
Cash paid for: | |||||
Interest | $ | $ 1,357 | |||
Income taxes | $ 333 | $ |
First | Second | Third | Fourth | ||||||||||||||
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Quarter | Quarter | Quarter | Quarter | Total | |||||||||||||
2004 | 2004 | 2004 | 2004 | 2004 | |||||||||||||
Intermodal | $ | 236,321 | $ | 247,940 | $ | 259,958 | $ | 270,314 | $ | 1,014,533 | |||||||
Brokerage | 50,960 | 56,778 | 56,124 | 61,604 | 225,466 | ||||||||||||
Logistics | 33,913 | 33,786 | 34,028 | 38,996 | 140,723 | ||||||||||||
Total Core | 321,194 | 338,504 | 350,110 | 370,914 | 1,380,722 | ||||||||||||
HGDS | 7,108 | 10,467 | 11,995 | 16,514 | 46,084 | ||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 328,302 | $ | 348,971 | $ | 362,105 | $ | 387,428 | $ | 1,426,806 | |||||||
NOTE: | HGDS Transferred it's Pharmaceutical business to Logistics in August 2004, resulting in an increase in Logistics revenue of $4,315 for the year ended December 31, 2004. |