Hub Group, Inc. Reports Earnings for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ —
Hub Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HUBG) today reported income of $13 million for the fourth quarter of 2010, an increase of 26% compared to the fourth quarter of 2009. Hub Group’s diluted earnings per share was $0.34 for the fourth quarter of 2010, which represents an increase of 31% when compared with the prior year period.
Hub Group’s revenue increased 18% to $480 million compared to $408 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. Fourth quarter intermodal revenue increased 19% to $340 million. The increase was attributable to a 14% volume increase, a 4% increase for fuel and a 4% increase in pricing, partially offset by a 3% decrease for mix. Truck brokerage revenue was $79 million this quarter, which is equal to revenue in the fourth quarter of 2009. Fourth quarter Unyson Logistics revenue increased 38% to $61 million.
“The fourth quarter was a solid finish to an outstanding year,” remarked David P. Yeager, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hub Group. “For the year we grew all three business lines, with our intermodal volume up 19%. Going into our 40th anniversary year, we are well positioned for continued growth.”
FULL YEAR 2010
Income for the year ended December 31, 2010 was $43 million. Hub Group’s diluted earnings per share for 2010 was $1.16.
As of December 31, 2010, the Company had $115 million of cash and no debt.
CONFERENCE CALL
Hub Group will hold its conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 27, 2011 to discuss its fourth quarter and full year results and provide 2011 guidance.
Hosting the conference call will be David P. Yeager, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Terri A. Pizzuto, Executive Vice-President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
This call is being webcast and can be accessed through the Investors link at Hub Group’s Web site at https://www.hubgroup.com. 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 (888) 713-4218. The conference call participant code is 73276818. Participants may pre-register for the call at https://www.theconferencingservice.com/prereg/key.process?key=PB7HQ39MX . Pre-registrants will be issued a pin number to use when dialing into the live call which will provide quick access to the conference, bypassing the operator. The call will be limited to 60 minutes, including questions and answers.
An audio replay will be available through the Investors link on the Company’s Web site at https://www.hubgroup.com. This replay will be available for 30 days.
ABOUT HUB GROUP: Hub Group, Inc. is a leading asset light freight transportation management company providing comprehensive intermodal, truck brokerage and logistics 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 Group’s or management’s 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 Group’s SEC reports including, but not limited to, the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and the reports on Form 10-Q for the periods ended March 31, 2010, June 30, 2010 and September 30, 2010. Hub Group assumes no liability to update any such forward-looking statements.
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HUB GROUP, INC. |
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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME |
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(in thousands, except per share amounts) |
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Three Months |
Twelve Months |
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Ended December 31, |
Ended December 31, |
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2010 |
2009 |
2010 |
2009 |
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Revenue |
$ 479,913 |
$ 407,881 |
$ 1,833,737 |
$ 1,510,970 |
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Transportation costs |
423,271 |
361,323 |
1,620,304 |
1,325,280 |
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Gross margin |
56,642 |
46,558 |
213,433 |
185,690 |
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Costs and expenses: |
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Salaries and benefits |
26,270 |
21,004 |
99,138 |
88,518 |
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General and administrative |
10,207 |
9,092 |
40,621 |
37,467 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
947 |
945 |
3,792 |
4,174 |
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Total costs and expenses |
37,424 |
31,041 |
143,551 |
130,159 |
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Operating income |
19,218 |
15,517 |
69,882 |
55,531 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest expense |
(16) |
(15) |
(54) |
(91) |
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Interest income |
36 |
26 |
119 |
146 |
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Other, net |
62 |
111 |
146 |
299 |
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Total other (expense) income |
82 |
122 |
211 |
354 |
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Income before provision for income taxes |
19,300 |
15,639 |
70,093 |
55,885 |
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Provision for income taxes |
6,791 |
5,688 |
26,635 |
21,620 |
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Net income |
$ 12,509 |
$ 9,951 |
$ 43,458 |
$ 34,265 |
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Basic earnings per common share |
$ 0.34 |
$ 0.27 |
$ 1.17 |
$ 0.92 |
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Diluted earnings per common share |
$ 0.34 |
$ 0.26 |
$ 1.16 |
$ 0.91 |
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Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding |
36,817 |
37,428 |
37,223 |
37,367 |
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Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding |
37,027 |
37,657 |
37,385 |
37,525 |
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HUB GROUP, INC. |
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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(in thousands, except share amounts) |
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December 31, |
December 31, |
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2010 |
2009 |
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ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 115,144 |
$ 126,863 |
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Accounts receivable trade, net |
185,879 |
145,317 |
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Accounts receivable trade other |
17,958 |
11,932 |
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Prepaid taxes |
296 |
593 |
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Deferred taxes |
3,314 |
2,874 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
6,569 |
6,801 |
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS |
329,160 |
294,380 |
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Restricted investments |
11,421 |
9,583 |
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Property and equipment, net |
47,806 |
28,510 |
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Other intangibles, net |
5,856 |
6,164 |
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Goodwill, net |
233,029 |
232,892 |
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Other assets |
2,135 |
1,819 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
$ 629,407 |
$ 573,348 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: |
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Accounts payable trade |
$ 121,078 |
$ 110,626 |
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Accounts payable other |
10,064 |
7,695 |
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Accrued payroll |
14,378 |
8,253 |
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Accrued other |
21,898 |
18,958 |
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES |
167,418 |
145,532 |
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Non-current liabilities |
13,950 |
12,002 |
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Deferred taxes |
71,739 |
61,973 |
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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: |
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Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; |
– |
– |
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Common stock |
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Class A: $.01 par value; 97,337,700 shares authorized and |
412 |
412 |
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Class B: $.01 par value; 662,300 shares authorized; |
7 |
7 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
169,722 |
171,470 |
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Purchase price in excess of predecessor basis, net of tax |
(15,458) |
(15,458) |
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Retained earnings |
343,010 |
299,552 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) |
6 |
(9) |
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Treasury stock; at cost, 4,586,433 shares in 2010 and |
(121,399) |
(102,133) |
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
376,300 |
353,841 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
$ 629,407 |
$ 573,348 |
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HUB GROUP, INC. |
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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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(in thousands) |
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Twelve Months Ended |
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December 31, |
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2010 |
2009 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income |
$ 43,458 |
$ 34,265 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
8,572 |
8,199 |
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Deferred taxes |
9,545 |
5,519 |
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Compensation expense related to share-based compensation plans |
3,576 |
4,394 |
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Loss on sale of assets |
85 |
50 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Restricted investments |
(1,838) |
(3,465) |
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Accounts receivable, net |
(46,582) |
(1,569) |
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Prepaid taxes |
298 |
(470) |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
233 |
(2,455) |
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Other assets |
298 |
(72) |
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Accounts payable |
12,822 |
7,150 |
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Accrued expenses |
5,277 |
(8,603) |
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Non-current liabilities |
1,910 |
2,285 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
37,654 |
45,228 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Proceeds from sale of equipment |
988 |
84 |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
(25,616) |
(4,246) |
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Cash used in acquisitions |
(170) |
– |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
(24,798) |
(4,162) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from stock options exercised |
46 |
256 |
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Purchase of treasury stock |
(25,070) |
(1,101) |
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Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation |
434 |
852 |
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
(24,590) |
7 |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
15 |
(9) |
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents |
(11,719) |
41,064 |
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Cash and cash equivalents beginning of year |
126,863 |
85,799 |
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Cash and cash equivalents end of year |
$ 115,144 |
$ 126,863 |
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SOURCE Hub Group, Inc.