FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES

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 Quarter Ended June 30, 2007

 

OR

 

o

 

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

 

Commission file number 0-11757

J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Arkansas

 

71-0335111

(State or other jurisdiction

 

(I.R.S. Employer

of incorporation or

 

Identification No.)

organization)

 

 

 

 

 

615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive, Lowell, Arkansas 72745

(Address of principal executive offices, and Zip Code)

 

(479) 820-0000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

www.jbhunt.com

(Registrant’s web site)

 

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 the filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes   x

No   o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

 

Large accelerated filer x

Accelerated filer o

Non-accelerated filer o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes   o

No   x

 

 

The number of shares of the registrant’s $0.01 par value common stock outstanding on June 30, 2007 was 135,221,673.

 




J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.

Form 10-Q

For The Quarter Ended June 30, 2007

Table of Contents

 

 

 

 

Part I. Financial Information

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

 

Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part II. Other Information

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

Changes in Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

 

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

 

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

 

Other Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

 

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signatures

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibits

 

 

 

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Part I.    Financial Information

ITEM 1.   CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30

 

June 30

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating revenues, excluding fuel surcharge revenues

 

$

742,573

 

$

724,041

 

$

1,449,045

 

$

1,414,076

 

Fuel surcharge revenues

 

113,287

 

114,213

 

204,266

 

204,078

 

Total operating revenues

 

855,860

 

838,254

 

1,653,311

 

1,618,154

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rents and purchased transportation

 

292,155

 

283,540

 

558,665

 

549,127

 

Salaries, wages and employee benefits

 

223,350

 

224,099

 

442,575

 

438,627

 

Fuel and fuel taxes

 

114,784

 

115,202

 

219,829

 

219,784

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

50,526

 

44,520

 

100,047

 

88,050

 

Operating supplies and expenses

 

38,880

 

36,662

 

75,441

 

71,571

 

Insurance and claims

 

16,774

 

15,338

 

34,076

 

27,800

 

General and administrative expenses, net of gains on asset dispositions

 

9,517

 

9,253

 

18,593

 

17,875

 

Operating taxes and licenses

 

8,554

 

8,677

 

16,933

 

17,092

 

Communication and utilities

 

5,093

 

5,554

 

10,526

 

11,431

 

Total operating expenses

 

759,633

 

742,845

 

1,476,685

 

1,441,357

 

Operating income

 

96,227

 

95,409

 

176,626

 

176,797

 

Interest income

 

240

 

235

 

476

 

434

 

Interest expense

 

11,011

 

3,299

 

18,602

 

4,004

 

Equity in loss of associated company

 

545

 

1,634

 

1,060

 

2,221

 

Earnings before income taxes

 

84,911

 

90,711

 

157,440

 

171,006

 

Income taxes

 

21,054

 

35,377

 

49,412

 

66,692

 

Net earnings

 

$

63,857

 

$

55,334

 

$

108,028

 

$

104,314

 

Weighted average basic shares outstanding

 

138,560

 

150,678

 

140,752

 

152,355

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

 

$

0.46

 

$

0.37

 

$

0.77

 

$

0.68

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

 

142,030

 

154,619

 

144,240

 

156,422

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.45

 

$

0.36

 

$

0.75

 

$

0.67

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends declared per common share

 

$

0.09

 

$

0.08

 

$

0.18

 

$

0.16

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

 

 

June 30, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

December 31, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

6,174

 

$

7,371

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

351,001

 

346,251

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

66,062

 

117,621

 

Total current assets

 

423,237

 

471,243

 

Property and equipment, at cost

 

2,064,146

 

1,884,318

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

670,275

 

600,767

 

Net property and equipment

 

1,393,871

 

1,283,551

 

Other assets

 

14,763

 

15,263

 

 

 

$

1,831,871

 

$

1,770,057

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

$

234,000

 

$

214,000

 

Trade accounts payable

 

180,068

 

170,672

 

Claims accruals

 

18,079

 

20,042

 

Accrued payroll

 

36,650

 

42,352

 

Other accrued expenses

 

32,010

 

7,961

 

Deferred income taxes

 

14,398

 

23,703

 

Total current liabilities

 

515,205

 

478,730

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

469,500

 

182,400

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

32,699

 

54,656

 

Deferred income taxes

 

257,971

 

294,534

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

556,496

 

759,737

 

 

 

$

1,831,871

 

$

1,770,057

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

$

108,028

 

$

104,314

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

100,047

 

88,050

 

Share-based compensation

 

4,323

 

3,552

 

Gain on sale of revenue equipment

 

(334

)

(1,281

)

Benefit from deferred income taxes

 

(25,766

)

(5,398

)

Equity in loss of associated company

 

1,060

 

2,221

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts receivable

 

(4,750

)

18,196

 

Income tax payable

 

32,168

 

(1,909

)

Other assets

 

39,735

 

40,019

 

Trade accounts payable

 

9,396

 

14,244

 

Claims accruals

 

(1,963

)

(2,459

)

Accrued payroll and other accrued expenses

 

(51,299

)

(10,247

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

210,645

 

249,302

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to property and equipment

 

(231,607

)

(173,396

)

Net proceeds from sale of equipment

 

21,575

 

33,553

 

Increase in other assets

 

(560

)

(1,214

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(210,592

)

(141,057

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

200,000

 

0

 

Payments on long-term debt

 

(7,000

)

0

 

Net proceeds from revolving lines of credit

 

114,100

 

93,000

 

Net purchases of treasury stock and other

 

(294,812

)

(184,694

)

Tax benefit of stock options exercised

 

12,076

 

9,799

 

Dividends paid

 

(25,614

)

(24,552

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(1,250

)

(106,447

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

(1,197

)

1,798

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

7,371

 

7,412

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

6,174

 

$

9,210

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the period for:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

$

34,058

 

$

3,160

 

Income taxes

 

$

82,068

 

$

59,827

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

1.                          General

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information.  We believe such statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for the fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows at the dates and for the periods indicated.  Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) applicable to quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, the accompanying financial statements do not include all disclosures required by GAAP for annual financial statements.  While we believe the disclosures presented are adequate to make the information not misleading, these unaudited interim condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.  Operating results for the periods presented in this report are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the calendar year ending December 31, 2007, or any other interim period.  Our business is somewhat seasonal with slightly higher freight volumes typically experienced during the months of August through early November.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157).  SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure about such fair value measurements.  SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.   We are currently assessing the impact of SFAS 157 on our financial statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (SFAS 159).  SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value.  Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are reported in earnings.  SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.  We are currently assessing the impact of SFAS 159 on our financial statements.

2.                          Earnings Per Share

We compute basic earnings per share by dividing net earnings available to common shareholders by the actual weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the reporting period.  Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if holders of options or unvested restricted shares exercised or converted their holdings into common stock.  Outstanding stock options and unvested restricted shares represent the dilutive effects on weighted average shares.

We had options to purchase shares of common stock which were outstanding during the periods shown, but were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares for the period.  A summary of those options follows:

 

Three Months Ended
June 30

 

Six Months Ended
June 30

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2007

 

2006

 

Number of shares under option

 

0

 

13,000

 

0

 

13,000

 

Range of exercise price

 

 

$24.27 - $24.43

 

 

$24.27 - $24.43

 

 

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3.         Share-Based Compensation

We maintain a Management Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) that provides various share-based financial vehicles to compensate our key employees with shares of our common stock or common stock equivalents.  Under the Plan, as amended, we have, from time to time, utilized restricted share unit awards, restricted options and nonstatutory stock options to compensate our employees and directors.  We currently are utilizing restricted share units and nonstatutory stock options.

The following table summarizes the components of our share-based compensation program expense (in thousands):

 

Three Months Ended
June 30

 

Six Months Ended
June 30

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2007

 

2006

 

Stock options:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-tax compensation expense

 

$

1,189

 

$

1,351

 

$

2,191

 

$

2,703

 

Tax benefit

 

465

 

527

 

857

 

1,054

 

Stock option expense, net of tax

 

$

724

 

$

824

 

$

1,334

 

$

1,649

 

Restricted share units:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-tax compensation expense

 

$

1,090

 

$

555

 

$

2,132

 

$

1,106

 

Tax benefit

 

426

 

216

 

834

 

431

 

Restricted share unit expense, net of tax

 

$

664

 

$

339

 

$

1,298

 

$

675

 

 

Stock Options

While we have not granted nonstatutory stock options since calendar year 2005, we have stock options outstanding from previous grants.  Our nonstatutory stock options may be granted to key employees for the purchase of our common stock for 100% of the fair market value of the common stock at the grant date as awarded by the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors.  These options generally vest over a 10-year period, with accelerated vesting if there is a change in control, as defined by the plan, and are forfeited if the employee terminates for any reason other than death, disability or retirement after age 55.  An employee is allowed to surrender shares of common stock that the employee has owned for at least six months in full or partial payment of the option price of an option being exercised and/or to satisfy tax withholding obligations incident to the exercise of an option.

 

Number of
Shares (in
thousands)

 

Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price

 

Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (in
years)

 

Aggregate
 Intrinsic
 Value (in
 millions)

 

Outstanding at January 1, 2007

 

8,780

 

$

8.67

 

6.13

 

$

106.3

 

Granted

 

0

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

1,551

 

5.37

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

20

 

12.40

 

 

 

Outstanding at June 30, 2007

 

7,209

 

$

9.37

 

6.04

 

$

143.8

 

Exercisable at June 30, 2007

 

953

 

$

6.34

 

5.21

 

$

21.9

 

 

Restricted Share Units

We began awarding restricted share units in 2005.  Through June 30, 2007, we have awarded 1.3 million units.  Restricted share units have various vesting schedules ranging from five to ten years.  These restricted share units do not contain rights to vote or receive dividends until the vesting date.  Unvested restricted share units are forfeited if the employee terminates for any reason other than death, disability, or special circumstances as determined by the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors.

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Number of
 Shares
(in thousands)

 

Weighted -
 Average Grant -
 Date Fair Value

 

Unvested at January 1, 2007

 

1,286

 

$

20.68

 

Granted

 

44

 

27.07

 

Vested

 

22

 

20.68

 

Forfeited

 

8

 

20.24

 

Unvested at June 30, 2007

 

1,300

 

$

20.90

 

 

As of June 30, 2007, we had $16.3 million and $20.7 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonstatutory stock options and restricted share units, respectively, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average period of approximately 2.46 years for stock options and 3.07 years for restricted share units.

4.         Debt (in millions)

 

June 30, 2007

 

December 31, 2006

 

Revolving lines of credit

 

$

414.0

 

$

299.9

 

Senior Notes

 

200.0

 

 

Term loan

 

89.5

 

96.5

 

Less current maturities

 

(234.0

)

(214.0

)

Total long-term debt

 

$

469.5

 

$

182.4

 

 

Revolving Lines of Credit

At June 30, 2007, we were authorized to borrow up to a total of $575 million under two different revolving lines of credit. The first line of credit is supported by a credit agreement with a group of banks for a total amount of $350 million.  Effective March 29, 2007, we entered into a new senior revolving credit facility agreement, which replaced our previous senior revolving credit facility dated April 27, 2005.  This new credit facility has a five year term expiring March 29, 2012.  In June 2007, we exercised a feature of the agreement which allowed us to increase our total commitment amount from $250 million to $350 million. The applicable interest rate under this agreement is based on either the prime rate or LIBOR, depending upon the specific type of borrowing, plus a margin based on the level of borrowings and our credit rating. At June 30, 2007, we had $194.0 million outstanding at an average interest rate of 7.16% under this agreement.

Our second line of credit is an Accounts Receivable Securitization program with ABN AMRO, N.V.  In June 2007, we increased our total commitment to $225 million from the original $200 million.  Under the terms of the agreement, we sell substantially all of our eligible third-party trade receivables to JBH Receivables, LLC (JBR), a wholly owned, bankruptcy remote entity, and retain servicing responsibilities.  The assets of JBR are not available to satisfy the creditors of any other entity, including our subsidiaries.  The applicable interest rate under this agreement is the prevailing A1/P1 commercial paper rate in the market.  At June 30, 2007, we had $220.0 million outstanding at an average interest rate of 5.56% under this agreement.  We renewed this facility at maturity on July 30, 2007, for a one-year term maturing on July 28, 2008.  See Note 9, Subsequent Events, for a discussion of this renewal.

Senior Notes

On March 29, 2007, we sold $200 million of 5.31% Senior Notes (2011 Notes), which are due March 29, 2011, to various purchasers through a private placement offering pursuant to our Note Purchase Agreement dated March 15, 2007.  The proceeds were used for the purchase of trailing equipment off operating leases and for general working capital purposes.  The 2011 Notes were sold at par value.  Interest payments are due semi-annually, with the first payment due September 29, 2007.

Term Loan

On September 29, 2006, we entered into a $100 million term loan and credit agreement arranged by SunTrust

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Bank, in connection with our purchase of used, dry-van trailers.  This $100 million facility is collateralized by a security interest in the trailing equipment and matures on September 29, 2009.  We are required to make minimum quarterly principal payments in the amount of $3.5 million, through June 29, 2009.  Stated interest on this facility is a 3-month LIBOR variable rate.  Concurrent with the loan and credit agreement, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement to effectively convert this floating rate debt to a fixed rate basis of 5.85%.  The swap expires September 29, 2009, when the related term loan is due.  At June 30, 2007, we had $89.5 million outstanding under this agreement.

Our revolving lines of credit and debt facilities require us to maintain certain covenants and financial ratios.  We were in compliance with all covenants and financial ratios at June 30, 2007.

5.         Capital Stock

On July 19, 2007, we announced that our Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.09 per common share, payable on August 17, 2007, to stockholders of record on August 2, 2007.  On April 21, 2005, our Board of Directors authorized the purchase of $500 million of our common stock through 2010, of which $103 million was remaining at December 31, 2006.  Purchases under that authorization were completed in March 2007.  On May 2, 2007, our Board authorized up to $500 million in additional purchases of our common stock over the next twelve months.  During the six months ended June 30, 2007, we purchased approximately 10.8 million shares for $300.5 million, under the two authorizations.  At June 30, 2007, we had $302.9 million remaining under the May 2 authorization.

6.         Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income includes changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap, which qualifies for hedge accounting.  A reconciliation of Net Earnings and Comprehensive Income follows (in thousands):

 

 

Three Months Ended
June 30

 

Six Months Ended
June 30

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2007

 

2006

 

Net Earnings

 

$

63,857

 

$

55,334

 

$

108,028

 

$

104,314

 

Unrealized gain on derivative instruments

 

659

 

 

421

 

 

Income tax benefit

 

(258

)

 

(165

)

 

Comprehensive Income

 

$

64,258

 

$

55,334

 

$

108,284

 

$

104,314

 

 

7.         Income Taxes

Our effective income tax rate was 24.8% for the three month period ended June 30, 2007, and 31.4% for the six month period ended June 30, 2007, compared with 39.0% for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2006.  In determining our provision for income taxes, we use an estimated annual effective tax rate, which is based on our expected annual income, statutory tax rates and best estimate of non-deductible and non-taxable items of income and expense and the ultimate outcome of tax audits.  The 2007 effective income tax rate reflects changes in estimates of state income taxes and non-deductible and non-taxable items as they relate to expected annual income.  The decrease in our effective income tax rate compared to the prior year is primarily the result of our settlement on a proposed Internal Revenue Service (IRS) adjustment, discussed below.  We expect our effective income tax rate to approximate 35.5% for the full calendar year 2007.

In June 2007, we completed a Post Appeals Mediation with the IRS, whereby we agreed to a settlement of the sale-and-leaseback transaction and other uncertain tax positions related to the IRS audits for tax years 1998-2003.   As a result of this settlement, we made a cash payment to the IRS for previous tax liabilities including interest, in the amount of $49.5 million.  No penalties have been proposed or paid on these deficiencies.  We adjusted the amount of the accrued liability in excess of the net settlement amount in June 2007, which resulted in a decrease in income tax expense of approximately $12.1 million.

In July 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48).  We were required to adopt the provisions of FIN 48, effective

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January 1, 2007.  As a result of this adoption, we recognized additional tax liabilities of $7.5 million with a corresponding reduction to beginning retained earnings as of January 1, 2007.  At adoption, we had a total of $81.2 million in gross unrecognized tax benefits.  Of this amount, $57.3 million represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact our effective tax rate.  The total amount of accrued interest and penalties for such unrecognized tax benefits was $18.6 million at adoption.  As of January 1, 2007, the federal statute of limitations remained open for years 1999 and forward due to the examinations described above.  Tax years 1996 and forward are subject to audit by state tax authorities in major jurisdictions.

For the six months ended June 30, 2007, we have made adjustments to the balance of unrecognized tax benefits that is a component of other long term liabilities on our balance sheet as follows:

Balance at January 1, 2007

 

$

42.9

 

Additions based on adoption of FIN 48

 

38.1

 

Additions of interest and penalty accruals for positions taken in prior years

 

1.5

 

Balance at March 31, 2007

 

$

82.5

 

Additions of interest and penalty accruals for positions taken in prior years

 

3.4

 

Settlements

 

(65.6

)

Balance at June 30, 2007

 

$

20.3

 

 

Included in the additions for the quarter is an accrual of $3.0 million for interest expense for state tax uncertain tax positions associated with the settled IRS proposed adjustments.  At June 30, 2007, we had a total of $20.3 million in gross unrecognized tax benefits.  Of this amount, $9.8 million represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact our effective tax rate.  The total amount of accrued interest and penalties for such unrecognized tax benefits was $5.2 million at June 30, 2007.  Interest and penalties related to income taxes are classified as interest expense in our financial statements.  Future changes to unrecognized tax benefits will be recognized as income tax expense and interest expense, as appropriate.  As a result of the settlement, we believe only tax years 2004 and forward remain subject to examination by federal tax jurisdictions.

8.         Legal Proceedings

We are involved in certain claims and pending litigation arising from the normal conduct of business.  Based on the present knowledge of the facts and, in certain cases, opinions of outside counsel, we believe the resolution of these claims and pending litigation will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, our results of operations or liquidity.

9.         Subsequent Events

New Financing Arrangements

On July 26, 2007, we sold $200 million of 6.08% Senior Notes (2014 Notes), which are due July 26, 2014, to various purchasers through a private placement offering pursuant to our Note Purchase Agreement dated July 15, 2007.  The Agreement describes the terms and conditions of the Notes, which include requirements to maintain certain covenants and financial ratios.  Proceeds from these notes will be utilized to purchase shares of our common stock, pay down existing debt on our revolving credit facilities and finance capital expenditures for revenue equipment.  The 2014 Notes were issued at par value.  Principal payments in the amount of $50.0 million are due July 26, 2012 and July 26, 2013, with the remainder due upon maturity.  Interest payments are due semi-annually, with the first payment due January 26, 2008.

Revolving Lines of Credit

As discussed in Note 4, Debt, our Accounts Receivable Securitization program matured on July 30, 2007.  Concurrent with this maturity, we renewed this agreement with similar terms with ABN AMRO, N.V., which matures on July 28, 2008 and is a revolving credit facility which allows us to borrow up to $225 million through the same

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process as the previous securitization program as described in our 2006 Form 10-K.  The interest rate continues to be the prevailing A1/P1 commercial paper rate in the market.

10.      Business Segments

We reported three distinct business segments during the year ended December 31, 2006. These segments included: Intermodal (JBI), Dedicated Contract Services (DCS), and Truck (JBT).  The operation of each of these businesses is described in Note 13 of our Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2006.  Effective January 1, 2007 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, we began reporting a fourth business segment, Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS).  The ICS segment provides comprehensive transportation services and solutions by utilizing a network of third-party carriers.  These carriers at times had supplemented our dry van, full-load operations, and were previously aggregated with the JBT segment.  We now evaluate performance and allocate resources based on these four operating segments.  A summary of certain segment information is presented below (in millions):

 

Assets (*)
As of June 30

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

JBI

 

$

604

 

$

473

 

DCS

 

437

 

412

 

JBT

 

629

 

478

 

ICS

 

9

 

4

 

Other (includes corporate)

 

153

 

178

 

Total

 

$

1,832

 

$

1,545

 

 

*                 Business segment assets exclude the net impact of intercompany accounts.

 

Operating Revenues

 

 

 

Three Months
 Ended June 30

 

Six Months
 Ended June 30

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2007

 

2006

 

JBI

 

$

387

 

$

353

 

$

742

 

$

677

 

DCS

 

236

 

232

 

461

 

443

 

JBT

 

222

 

248

 

437

 

488

 

ICS

 

17

 

11

 

30

 

21

 

Subtotal

 

862

 

844

 

1,670

 

1,629

 

Inter-segment eliminations

 

(6

)

(6

)

(17

)

(11

)

Total

 

$

856

 

$

838

 

$

1,653

 

$

1,618

 

 

 

Operating Income

 

 

 

Three Months
 Ended June 30

 

Six Months
 Ended June 30

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2007

 

2006

 

JBI

 

$

54.2

 

$

43.4

 

$

100.7

 

$

79.3

 

DCS

 

24.8

 

25.9

 

46.8

 

48.8

 

JBT

 

16.5

 

24.6

 

27.9

 

45.9

 

ICS

 

0.7

 

1.0

 

1.2

 

1.9

 

Other (includes corporate)

 

0.0

 

0.5

 

0.0

 

0.9

 

Total

 

$

96.2

 

$

95.4

 

$

176.6

 

$

176.8

 

 

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Depreciation and Amortization Expense

 

 

 

Three Months
 Ended June 30

 

Six Months
 Ended June 30

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2007

 

2006

 

JBI

 

$

10.8

 

$

8.3

 

$

20.8

 

$

15.8

 

DCS

 

17.6

 

15.9

 

35.1

 

31.2

 

JBT

 

19.2

 

17.6

 

38.3

 

35.5

 

ICS

 

0.0

 

0.0

 

0.0

 

0.0

 

Other (includes corporate)

 

2.9

 

2.7

 

5.8

 

5.6

 

Total

 

$

50.5

 

$

44.5

 

$

100.0

 

$

88.1

 

 

ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

You should refer to the attached interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes and also to our Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2006 as you read the following discussion.  We may make statements in this report that reflect our current expectation regarding future results of operations, performance and achievements.  These are “forward-looking” statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are based on our belief or interpretation of information currently available.  You should realize there are many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described.  Some of the factors and events that are not within our control and could have a significant impact on future operating results are general economic conditions, cost and availability of diesel fuel, accidents, adverse weather conditions, competitive rate fluctuations, availability of drivers, adverse legal decisions and audits or tax assessments of various federal, state or local taxing authorities, including the Internal Revenue Service.  Additionally, our business is somewhat seasonal with slightly higher freight volumes typically experienced during the months of August through early November.  You should also refer to Item 1A of our Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2006, for additional information on risk factors and other events that are not within our control.  Current and future changes in fuel prices could result in significant fluctuations of quarterly earnings.  Our future financial and operating results may fluctuate as a result of these and other risk factors as described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

GENERAL

We are one of the largest full-load and multi-modal transportation companies in North America.  We operate four distinct, but complementary, business segments and provide a wide range of general and specifically tailored freight and logistics services to our customers.  We generate revenues primarily from the actual movement of freight from shippers to consignees and from serving as a logistics provider by offering or arranging for others to provide the transportation service.  We account for our business on a calendar year basis with our full year ending on December 31 and our quarterly reporting periods ending on March 31, June 30 and September 30.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that impact the amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.  Therefore, the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and associated disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities are affected by these estimates.  We evaluate these estimates on an ongoing basis, utilizing historical experience, consultation with experts and other methods considered reasonable in the particular circumstances.  Nevertheless, actual results may differ significantly from our estimates.  Any effects on our business, financial position or results of operations resulting from revisions to these estimates are recognized in the accounting period in which the facts that give rise to the revision become known.

Information regarding our Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates can be found in our Annual Report (Form 10-K). 

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The four critical accounting policies that we believe require us to make more significant judgments and estimates when we prepare our financial statements include those relating to self-insurance accruals, revenue equipment, revenue recognition and income taxes.  We have discussed the development and selection of these critical accounting policies and estimates with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors.  In addition, Note 2 to the financial statements in our Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2006, contains a summary of our significant accounting policies.

With the exception of income taxes, there have been no material changes to the methodology we apply for critical accounting estimates as previously disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K.  The methodology applied to our estimate for income taxes changed due to the implementation of FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48), which became effective for us beginning in 2007.  As a result of this adoption, we recognized additional tax liabilities of $7.5 million with a corresponding reduction to beginning retained earnings as of January 1, 2007.  See Note 7 to the accompanying financial statements for a further discussion of the effect of FIN 48.

Segments

We operated four segments during the three and six months ended June 30, 2007.  The operation of each of these business segments, with the exception of Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS), is described in Note 13 of our annual report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2006.  ICS is described in Note 10, Business Segments,  of our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

The following table presents the operating revenues and operating income for ICS for each of the four quarters in the year ended December 31, 2006 (in thousands):

 

March 31, 2006

 

June 30, 2006

 

September 30, 2006

 

December 31, 2006

 

Operating revenues

 

$

10,274

 

$

11,102

 

$

10,407

 

$

10,031

 

Operating income

 

$

884

 

$

1,015

 

$

847

 

$

656

 

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparison of Three Months Ended June 30, 2007 to Three Months Ended June 30, 2006

Summary of Operating Segment Results

For the Three Months Ended June 30

(in millions)

 

Operating Revenues

 

Operating Income

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

% Change

 

2007

 

2006

 

JBI

 

$

387

 

$

353

 

9.6

%

$

54.2

 

$

43.4

 

DCS

 

236

 

232

 

1.7

 

24.8

 

25.9

 

JBT

 

222

 

248

 

(10.4

)

16.5

 

24.6

 

ICS

 

17

 

11

 

54.5

 

0.7

 

1.0

 

Other (includes corporate)

 

0

 

0

 

 

0.0

 

0.5

 

Subtotal

 

862

 

844

 

2.1

%

96.2

 

95.4

 

Inter-segment eliminations

 

(6

)

(6

)

 

 

 

Total

 

$

856

 

$

838

 

2.1

%

$

96.2

 

$

95.4

 

 

Our total consolidated operating revenues increased to $856 million for the second quarter 2007, a 2.1% increase over the $838 million in the second quarter 2006.  Fuel surcharge revenues (FSC) were $113.3 million during the current quarter, compared with $114.2 million in 2006.  FSC revenue had only a slight impact on our quarter to quarter comparison.  If FSC revenues were excluded from both periods, the increase of 2007 revenue over 2006 would have been 2.6%.  This increased level of revenue, excluding FSC, was primarily attributable to growth in our Intermodal,

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Dedicated Contract Services, and Integrated Capacity Solutions segments.  The combined tractor fleet declined from 11,993 in the second quarter 2006 to 11,760 in the second quarter 2007.  Containers and trailers grew from 50,738 to 55,821 over the same period.  The growth in the fleet, including containers, was primarily to support additional intermodal business.

JBI segment revenue increased 9.6% to $387 million during the second quarter 2007, compared with $353 million in 2006.  This increase in segment revenue was primarily a result of a 14% increase in load volume and a 1.5% increase in rate per mile.  Operating income of the JBI segment rose to $54.2 million in the second quarter 2007, from $43.4 million in 2006, primarily due to the increase in revenue, a reduction of empty miles, less use of outsourced dray carriers and lower leased equipment costs.

DCS segment revenue grew 1.7%, to $236 million in 2007, from $232 million in 2006.  This increase in DCS segment revenue was driven by a 5% increase in revenue per loaded mile, excluding fuel surcharges, which was partly offset by a small decrease in total utilization and an increase in empty miles.  Operating income of our DCS segment decreased to $24.8 million in 2007, from $25.9 million in 2006.  The decline in operating income was partly due to increases in casualty and workers’ compensation expenses and driver compensation.

JBT segment revenue totaled $222 million for the second quarter 2007, a decrease of 10.4% from the $248 million in the second quarter 2006.  This decrease in revenue was primarily a result of a 6% decrease in loads hauled, compared to the same quarter a year ago, as demand was much softer in the second quarter 2007.  At the end of the second quarter, the fleet size declined 412 trucks, or 8%, compared to the second quarter 2006.  Rate per loaded mile, excluding fuel surcharges, declined 2.3%, compared to prior year.  Operating income of our JBT segment declined during the second quarter 2007 to $16.5 million, from $24.6 million in 2006.  In addition to the impact of lower revenue from the decrease in load volume and rates, equipment maintenance, tire costs and driver compensation were higher in the second quarter 2007, compared with 2006.

ICS segment revenue grew 54.5%, to $17 million in 2007, from $11 million in 2006, which was attributable to increases in load volume from both new and existing customers.  Operating income of our ICS segment decreased to $0.7 million, from $1.0 million in 2006, partly as a result of higher personnel and technology costs related to growing and investing in the ICS segment.  Our ICS staff grew 261% during the second quarter 2007, compared with 2006, which was largely in sales and operations.

Consolidated Operating Expenses

The following table sets forth items in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings as a percentage of operating revenues and the percentage increase or decrease of those items as compared with the prior period.

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Three Months Ended June 30

 

 

 

Dollar Amounts as a

 

Percentage Change of

 

 

 

Percentage of Total

 

Dollar Amounts

 

 

 

Operating Revenues

 

Between Quarters

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2007 vs. 2006

 

Total operating revenues

 

100.0

%

100.0

%

2.1

%

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rents and purchased transportation

 

34.2

 

33.8

 

3.0

 

Salaries, wages and employee benefits

 

26.1

 

26.7

 

(0.3

)

Fuel and fuel taxes

 

13.4

 

13.8

 

(0.4

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

5.9

 

5.3

 

13.5

 

Operating supplies and expenses

 

4.5

 

4.4

 

6.0

 

Insurance and claims

 

2.0

 

1.8

 

9.4

 

General and administrative expenses, net of gains on asset dispositions

 

1.1

 

1.1

 

2.9

 

Operating taxes and licenses

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

(1.4

)

Communication and utilities

 

0.6

 

0.7

 

(8.3

)

Total operating expenses

 

88.8

 

88.6

 

2.3

 

Operating income

 

11.2

 

11.4

 

0.9

 

Interest income

 

0.0

 

0.0

 

2.0

 

Interest expense

 

1.2

 

0.4

 

234.0

 

Equity in loss of associated company

 

(0.1

)

0.2

 

(66.6

)

Earnings before income taxes

 

9.9

 

10.8

 

(6.4

)

Income taxes

 

2.4

 

4.2

 

(40.5

)

Net earnings

 

7.5

%

6.6

%

15.4

%

 

Total operating expenses increased 2.3%, while operating revenues increased 2.1% during the second quarter 2007, over the comparable period 2006.  Operating income increased slightly to $96.2 million compared to $95.4 million for the second quarter 2006.

Rents and purchased transportation costs increased by 3.0% in 2007.  This increase in expense was due to additional funds paid to railroads related to our JBI business growth and slight increases in rates charged by our rail carriers.  The increase was partially offset by reduced costs to rent and lease third-party trailing equipment, as we continue to purchase trailers, containers and chassis.

Salaries, wages and employee benefit costs decreased slightly both in total dollar amount and as a percentage of revenue during 2007 vs. 2006.  Driver pay increased 3.5%.  While we continue to increase various levels of driver compensation as required to attract and retain quality drivers, we, to date, have been able to recover the majority of these higher costs through rate increases.  The increase in salaries and wages were offset by decreases in medical costs.

Fuel costs decreased less than one half of one percent in 2007, compared to 2006.  Our fuel cost per gallon during the current quarter was slightly less than the comparable period in 2006.  We have fuel surcharge programs in place with the majority of our customers which allow us to adjust charges relatively quickly when fuel costs change.  Fuel miles per gallon in 2007 decreased slightly, compared to 2006, as a result of increased engine idle times and less fuel efficient engines.

 Depreciation and amortization expense increased 13.5% in 2007, which was the result of the expansion of our container and trailing equipment fleet, as well as slightly higher purchase prices for tractors.  The 6.0% increase in operating supplies and expenses was primarily due to higher tractor and trailing equipment maintenance, as well as increased tire costs, compared to the second quarter 2006.  Insurance and claims expense grew 9.4% in 2007, compared to 2006, primarily due to higher casualty claims and increased cost per claim recognized in the current quarter.

General and administrative expenses increased 2.9% during the current quarter over the comparable period in

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2006, partly due to lower amounts billed to Transplace, Inc. (TPI) for information technology services provided, a decrease in the amount of gains from revenue equipment sales to other third parties and an increase in professional fees.  Net gains from the sale of revenue equipment were less than ten thousand dollars in 2007, compared to $0.5 million in 2006.  The resulting increase in general and administrative expenses was partially offset by a decrease in bad debt expense and driver advertising costs.

Net interest expense increased significantly in 2007, primarily due to increased debt levels.  Total debt increased to $703.5 million at June 30, 2007, from $217.0 million at June 30, 2006.  Our higher debt levels were primarily a result of borrowings to fund stock purchase activity, the acquisition of trailing equipment, and payment of the IRS settlement.  We also accrued an additional $3.0 million of interest expense for state tax uncertain tax positions related to the settlement of the proposed IRS adjustment in the current quarter.

The “equity in loss of associated company” item on our condensed consolidated statement of earnings reflects our share of the operating results of TPI.

Our effective income tax rate decreased to 24.8% in 2007, from 39.0% in 2006, reflecting the settlement of the proposed IRS adjustment.  In determining our quarterly provision for income taxes, we use an estimated annual effective tax rate, which is based on our expected annual income, statutory tax rates, best estimate of non-deductible and non-taxable items of income and expense and the ultimate outcome of tax audits.  Our effective annual tax rate for calendar year 2006 was 37.9%.  We expect our effective annual tax rate to approximate 35.5% for the full calendar year 2007.  The decrease in the estimated 2007 rate is due to the settlement of the proposed IRS adjustment, which was partially offset by an increase attributed to the adoption of a new accounting principle, FIN 48.

In June 2007, we completed a Post Appeals Mediation with the IRS, whereby we agreed to a settlement of the sale-and-leaseback transaction and other uncertain tax positions related to the IRS audits for tax years 1998-2003.   As a result of this settlement, we made a cash payment to the IRS for previous tax liabilities including interest, in the amount of $49.5 million.  No penalties have been proposed or paid on these deficiencies.  We reversed the amount of the accrued liability in excess of the net settlement amount in June 2007, which resulted in a decrease in income tax expense of approximately $12.1 million.

Comparison of Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 to Six Months Ended June 30, 2006

Summary of Operating Segment Results

For the Six Months Ended June 30

(in millions)

 

Operating Revenues

 

Operating Income

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

% Change

 

2007

 

2006

 

JBI

 

$

742

 

$

677

 

9.6

%

$

100.7

 

$

79.3

 

DCS

 

461

 

443

 

3.9

 

46.8

 

48.8

 

JBT

 

437

 

488

 

(10.5

)

27.9

 

45.9

 

ICS

 

30

 

21

 

42.9

 

1.2

 

1.9

 

Other (includes corporate)

 

0

 

0

 

 

0.0

 

0.9

 

Subtotal

 

1,670

 

1,629

 

2.5

%

176.6

 

176.8

 

Inter-segment eliminations

 

(17

)

(11

)

54.5

 

0.0

 

0.0

 

Total

 

$

1,653

 

$

1,618

 

2.2

%

$

176.6

 

$

176.8

 

 

Our total consolidated operating revenues increased to $1,653 million for the first six months 2007, a 2.2% increase over the $1,618 million for the comparable period 2006.  Fuel surcharge revenues (FSC) were $204.3 million during the first six months 2007, compared to $204.1 million in 2006. If FSC revenues were excluded from both periods, the increase of 2007 revenue over 2006 would have been 2.5%.  This increased level of revenue, excluding FSC, was primarily attributable to growth in our Intermodal, Dedicated Contract Services, and Integrated Capacity Solutions segments.  As previously mentioned, containers and trailers grew from 50,738 to 55,821 over the same period.  The growth in the fleet was primarily to support additional intermodal and dedicated business.

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JBI segment revenue increased 9.6%, to $742 million during the first six months 2007, compared to $677 million in 2006.  This increase in segment revenue was primarily a result of 2.4% higher revenue per loaded mile, exclusive of fuel surcharges, and an 11.2% increase in load volume.  Operating income of the JBI segment rose to $100.7 million in the first six months 2007, from $79.3 million in 2006, primarily due to the increase in revenue, rate increases and lower leased equipment costs.

DCS segment revenue grew 3.9%, to $461 million in 2007, from $443 million in 2006.  This increase in DCS segment revenue was driven by a 5.6% increase in revenue per loaded mile, excluding fuel surcharges, and a slight increase in revenue per truck per week, which was partly offset by a small decrease in total utilization and an increase in empty miles.  Operating income of our DCS segment decreased to $46.8 million in 2007, from $48.8 million in 2006.  The decline in operating income was partly due to severe winter weather resulting in higher towing and maintenance costs and increased engine idle time compared to the first six months 2006.  Salary, wages, and benefits, as well as casualty and workers’ compensation expenses, were also higher in 2007 compared to 2006.

JBT segment revenue totaled $437 million for the first six months 2007, a decrease of 10.5% from the $488 million in the first six months 2006.  This decrease in revenue was primarily a result of a 6.4% decrease in loads hauled, as demand was much softer in the first six months 2007.  For the six months ended June 30, 2007, the fleet size declined 412 trucks, or 8%, compared to the first six months 2006.  Additionally, rate per loaded mile, excluding fuel surcharge, decreased slightly compared to prior year.  Operating income of our JBT segment declined during the first six months 2007 to $27.9 million, from $45.9 million in 2006.  In addition to the revenue related impact from the decrease in load volume, operating costs were higher in the first six months 2007 compared with 2006, partly due to adverse weather in February and March 2007, which caused increases in insurance claims and tractor maintenance  An increase in driver compensation also reduced current quarter operating income.

ICS segment revenue grew 42.9%, to $30 million in 2007, from $21 million in 2006, which was attributable to increases in load volume from both new and existing clients.  Operating income of our ICS segment decreased to $1.2 million, from $1.9 million in 2006, partly as a result of higher personnel and technology costs in growing and investing in the ICS segment.

Consolidated Operating Expenses

The following table sets forth items in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings as a percentage of operating revenues and the percentage increase or decrease of those items as compared to the prior period.

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Six Months Ended June 30

 

 

 

Dollar Amounts as a

 

Percentage Change of

 

 

 

Percentage of Total

 

Dollar Amounts

 

 

 

Operating Revenues

 

Between Quarters

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2007 vs. 2006

 

Total operating revenues

 

100.0

%

100.0

%

2.2

%

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rents and purchased transportation

 

33.8

 

33.9

 

1.7

 

Salaries, wages and employee benefits

 

26.8

 

27.1

 

0.9

 

Fuel and fuel taxes

 

13.3

 

13.6

 

0.0

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

6.0

 

5.5

 

13.6

 

Operating supplies and expenses

 

4.6

 

4.4

 

5.4

 

Insurance and claims

 

2.1

 

1.7

 

22.6

 

General and administrative expenses, net of gains on asset dispositions

 

1.1

 

1.1

 

4.0

 

Operating taxes and licenses

 

1.0

 

1.1

 

(0.9

)

Communication and utilities

 

0.6

 

0.7

 

(7.9

)

Total operating expenses

 

89.3

 

89.1

 

2.5

 

Operating income

 

10.7

 

10.9

 

(0.1

)

Interest income

 

0.0

 

0.0

 

9.7

 

Interest expense

 

1.1

 

0.2

 

364.6

 

Equity in loss of associated company

 

0.1

 

0.1

 

(52.3

)

Earnings before income taxes

 

9.5

 

10.6

 

(7.9

)

Income taxes

 

3.0

 

4.2

 

(25.9

)

Net earnings

 

6.5

%

6.4

%

3.6

%

 

Total operating expenses increased 2.5%, while operating revenues increased 2.2%, during the first six months 2007, over the comparable period 2006.  As previously mentioned, changes in fuel costs and FSC revenues can have an impact on the comparison of revenues and costs between reporting periods.  Operating income declined slightly to $176.6 million during the first six months 2007, from $176.8 million in 2006.

Rents and purchased transportation costs increased 1.7% in 2007.  This increase in expense was due to increased payments to railroads related to our JBI business growth, slight increases in the rates charged by our rail carriers and increases in the volume of out-sourced freight related to growth of our ICS segment.  The increase was partially offset by reduced costs to rent and lease third-party trailing equipment, as we continue to purchase trailers, containers and chassis.

Salaries, wages and employee benefit costs increased by less than one percent in 2007 over 2006, but declined as a percentage of revenue.  While we continue to increase various levels of driver compensation as required to attract and retain quality drivers, we, to date, have been able to recover the majority of these higher costs through rate increases.  Increases in salaries and wages were partly offset by decreases in medical costs.

Fuel costs were essentially flat in 2007, compared to 2006.  Our fuel cost per gallon during the first six months 2007 declined slightly compared to 2006.  We have fuel surcharge programs in place with the majority of our customers which allow us to adjust charges relatively quickly when fuel costs change.  Fuel miles per gallon in 2007 decreased slightly, compared to 2006, as a result of less fuel efficient engines and severe winter weather in 2007.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased 13.6% in 2007, which was the result of the expansion of our container and trailing equipment fleet, as well as slightly higher purchase prices for tractors.  The 5.4% increase in operating supplies and expenses was primarily due to higher expenditures for tractor maintenance, tires and towing, partly due to the severe winter weather, compared to the first six months 2006.  Insurance and claims expense grew 22.6% during 2007 compared with 2006, primarily due to higher casualty claims and increased cost per claim recognized in the current period.

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General and administrative expenses increased 4.0% for the current six months over the comparable period in 2006, partly due to lower amounts billed to Transplace, Inc. (TPI) for information technology services provided and a decrease in the amount of gains from revenue equipment sales.  Net gains from the sale of revenue equipment were $0.3 million in 2007, compared to $1.3 million in 2006.  The resulting increase in general and administrative expenses was partially offset by a decrease in bad debt expense and driver advertising costs.

Net interest expense increased significantly in 2007, primarily due to increased debt levels.  Total debt increased to $703.5 million at June 30, 2007, from $217.0 million at June 30, 2006.  Our higher debt levels were primarily a result of borrowings to fund stock purchase activity, the acquisition of trailing equipment, and payment of the IRS settlement.  We also accrued an additional $3.0 million of interest expense for state tax uncertain tax positions related to the settlement of the proposed IRS adjustment in the current period.

The “equity in loss of associated company” item on our condensed consolidated statement of earnings reflects our share of the operating results of TPI.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flow

Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $211 million during the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to $249 million for the same period in 2006.  Operating cash flows decreased primarily due to the timing of cash collections on trade accounts receivable and payments on accounts payable and other accrued expenses.  This decrease was partially offset by the timing of cash payments for income taxes on current operations..  Cash outflows for operating activities was further reduced in the current period as a result of the $49.5 million payment for the IRS settlement.  Net cash used in investing activities totaled $211 million in 2007, compared to $141 million in 2006.  This increase reflects additional purchases of containers and chassis, as well as trailing equipment purchased off operating leases.  Net cash used in financing activities was $1 million in 2007, compared to $106 million in 2006.  The decrease in the amount of cash used in financing activities was primarily the result of the new senior notes issuance of $200 million and increased borrowings on our senior revolving credit facilities.  This decrease was partially offset by an increase in our stock repurchases.  Additionally, our dividend payments totaled $25.6 million in 2007, up slightly from $24.6 million in 2006.

 

June 30, 2007

 

December 31, 2006

 

June 30, 2006

 

Working capital ratio

 

.82

 

.98

 

1.45

 

Current maturities of long-term debt (millions)

 

$

234.0

 

$

214.0

 

$

40.0

 

Total debt (millions)

 

$

703.5

 

$

396.4

 

$

217.0

 

Total debt to equity

 

1.26

 

.52

 

.30

 

Total debt as a ratio to total capital

 

.56

 

.34

 

.23

 

 

Liquidity

Our need for capital has typically resulted from the acquisition of intermodal containers and chassis, trucks, tractors and trailers required to support our growth and the replacement of older equipment with new, late model equipment.  We are generally able to accelerate or postpone a portion of equipment replacements depending on market conditions.  We have, during the past few years, obtained capital through cash generated from operations, revolving lines of credit and long-term debt issuances.  We have also periodically utilized operating leases to acquire revenue equipment.  To date, none of our operating leases contain any guaranteed residual value clauses.

At June 30, 2007, we were authorized to borrow up to a total of $575 million under two different revolving lines of credit. The first line of credit is supported by a credit agreement with a group of banks for a total amount of $350 million.  Effective March 29, 2007, we entered into a new senior revolving credit facility agreement, which replaced our previous senior revolving credit facility dated April 27, 2005.  This new credit facility has a five year

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term expiring March 29, 2012.  In June 2007, we exercised a feature of the agreement which allowed us to increase our total commitment amount from $250 million to $350 million. The applicable interest rate under this agreement is based on either the prime rate or LIBOR, depending upon the specific type of borrowing, plus a margin based on the level of borrowings and our credit rating. At June 30, 2007, we had $194.0 million outstanding at an average interest rate of 7.16% under this agreement.

Our second line of credit is an Accounts Receivable Securitization program with ABN AMRO, N.V.  In June 2007, we increased our total commitment to $225 million from the original $200 million.  Under the terms of the agreement, we sell substantially all of our eligible third-party trade receivables to JBH Receivables, LLC (JBR), a wholly owned, bankruptcy remote entity and retain servicing responsibilities.  The assets of JBR are not available to satisfy the creditors of any other entity, including our subsidiaries.  The applicable interest rate under this agreement was, and continues to be, the prevailing A1/P1 commercial paper rate in the market.  At June 30, 2007, we had $220.0 million outstanding at an average interest rate of 5.56% under this agreement.  We renewed this facility at maturity on July 30, 2007, for a one-year term maturing on July 28, 2008.

On March 29, 2007, we sold $200 million of 5.31% Senior Notes (2011 Notes), which are due March 29, 2011, to various purchasers through a private placement offering pursuant to our Note Purchase Agreement dated March 15, 2007.  The proceeds were used for the purchase of trailing equipment off operating leases and for general working capital purposes.  The 2011 Notes were sold at par value.  Interest payments are due semi-annually, with the first payment due September 29, 2007.

On September 29, 2006, we entered into a $100 million term loan and credit agreement arranged by SunTrust Bank, in connection with our purchase of used, dry-van trailers.  This $100 million facility is collateralized by a security interest in the trailing equipment and matures on September 29, 2009.  We are required to make minimum quarterly principal payments in the amount of $3.5 million, through June 29, 2009.  Stated interest on this facility is a 3-month LIBOR variable rate.  Concurrent with the loan and credit agreement, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement to effectively convert this floating rate debt to a fixed rate basis of 5.85%.  The swap expires September 29, 2009, when the related term loan is due.  At June 30, 2007, we had $89.5 million outstanding under this agreement.

On July 26, 2007, we sold $200 million of 6.08% Senior Notes (2014 Notes), which are due July 26, 2014, to various purchasers through a private placement offering pursuant to our Note Purchase Agreement dated July 15, 2007.  The Agreement describes the terms and conditions of the Notes, which include requirements to maintain certain covenants and financial ratios.  Proceeds from these notes will be utilized to purchase shares of our common stock, pay down existing debt on our revolving credit facilities and finance capital expenditures for revenue equipment.  The 2014 Notes were issued at par value.  Principal payments in the amount of $50.0 million are due July 26, 2012 and July 26, 2013, with the remainder due upon maturity.  Interest payments are due semi-annually, with the first payment due January 26, 2008.

Our revolving lines of credit and debt facilities require us to maintain certain covenants and financial ratios.  We were in compliance with all covenants and financial ratios at June 30, 2007.

We believe that our liquid assets, cash generated from operations and revolving lines of credit will provide sufficient funds for our operating and capital requirements for the foreseeable future.  Decreases in our working capital ratio were primarily driven by increases in debt issuances to purchase revenue equipment and our common stock.

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Contractual Obligations

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2007

 

 

 

Amounts Due by Period

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

 

 

Total

 

One
Year
Or Less

 

One to
Three
Years

 

Four to
Five
Years

 

After
Five
Years

 

Operating leases

 

$

8.4

 

$

4.4

 

$

3.0

 

$

1.0

 

$

0.0

 

Term loan

 

89.5

 

14.0

 

75.5

 

0.0

 

0.0

 

Revolving lines of credit

 

414.0

 

220.0

 

194.0

 

0.0

 

0.0

 

Senior notes

 

200.0

 

0.0

 

0.0

 

200.0

 

0.0

 

Commitments to acquire revenue equipment

 

137.6

 

137.6

 

0.0

 

0.0

 

0.0

 

Total

 

$

849.5

 

$

376.0

 

$

272.5

 

$

201.0

 

$

0.0

 

 

Our net capital expenditures were approximately $210 million during the first six months 2007, compared with $139.8 million for the same period in 2006.  As mentioned above, the increased level of capital expenditures in 2007 was primarily for additional intermodal containers, chassis and the purchase of certain trailing equipment off operating leases.  We are currently committed to spend approximately $137.6 million, net of proceeds from equipment dispositions, during the remainder of 2007 on revenue equipment.  We expect to spend approximately $300 million for total capital expenditures during calendar year 2007.  In June 2007, we agreed to a settlement of an IRS matter.  See Note 7, Income Taxes, in the accompanying notes to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Our only off-balance sheet arrangements are related to operating leases for trailing equipment and various data processing equipment and facilities.  As of June 30, 2007, we had approximately 300 trailers and 1,000 containers/chassis that were subject to operating leases, and we had approximately $2.5 million of obligations remaining under these leases.

Risk Factors

You should refer to Item 1A of our Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2006, under the caption “Risk Factors” for specific details on the following factors and events that are not within our control and could affect our financial results.

·                  Our business is subject to general economic and business factors that are largely out of our control, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

·                  We operate in a competitive and somewhat fragmented industry.  Numerous factors could impair our ability to maintain our current profitability and to compete with other carriers and private fleets.

·                  We derive a significant portion of our revenue from a few major customers, the loss of one or more of which could have a material adverse effect on our business.

·                  We depend on third parties in the operation of our business.

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·                  Difficulty in attracting and retaining drivers could affect our profitability and ability to grow.

·                  Ongoing insurance and claims expenses could significantly reduce our earnings.

·                  Our operations are subject to various environmental laws and regulations, the violation of which could result in substantial fines or penalties.

·                  We operate in a regulated industry, and increased direct and indirect costs of compliance with, or liability for violation of, existing or future regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business.

·                  Rapid changes in fuel costs can impact our periodic financial results.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157).  SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure about such fair value measurements.  SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.   We are currently assessing the impact of SFAS 157 on our financial statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (SFAS 159).  SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value.  Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are reported in earnings.  SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.  We are currently assessing the impact of SFAS 159 on our financial statements.

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We had $703.5 million of debt outstanding at June 30, 2007, including our revolving lines of credit, term loan credit facility, and senior notes issuance.  The variable interest rates applicable to these arrangements are based on either the prime rate or LIBOR plus an applicable margin.  Our earnings would be affected by changes in these short-term interest rates.  Risk can be quantified by measuring the financial impact of a near-term adverse increase in short-term interest rates.  At our current level of borrowing, a one percent increase in our applicable rate would reduce annual pretax earnings by $4.1 million.  We currently have an interest rate swap agreement which effectively converts the $100 million variable rate term loan credit facility to a fixed rate basis.  Additionally, our senior notes have a fixed interest rate of 5.31%.  These fixed-rate facilities reduce the impact of changes to market interest rates on future interest expense.

Although we conduct business in foreign countries, international operations are not material to our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.  Additionally, foreign currency transaction gains and losses were not material to our results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2007.  Accordingly, we are not currently subject to material foreign currency exchange rate risks from the effects that exchange rate movements of foreign currencies would have on our future costs or on future cash flows we would receive from our foreign investment.  As of June 30, 2007, we had no foreign currency forward exchange contracts or other derivative financial instruments to hedge the effects of adverse fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

The price and availability of diesel fuel are subject to fluctuations due to changes in the level of global oil production, seasonality, weather and other market factors.  Historically, we have been able to recover a majority of fuel price increases from our customers in the form of fuel surcharges.  We cannot predict the extent to which high fuel price levels will continue in the future or the extent to which fuel surcharges could be collected to offset such increases.  As of June 30, 2007, we had no derivative financial instruments to reduce our exposure to fuel price

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fluctuations.

ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our internal controls and disclosure controls.  Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2007, in alerting them on a timely basis to material information required to be disclosed by us in our periodic reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

In addition, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our first six months of 2007 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially effect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Part II.    Other Information

ITEM 1.        LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are involved in certain claims and pending litigation arising from the normal conduct of business.  Based on the present knowledge of the facts and, in certain cases, opinions of outside counsel, we believe the resolution of these claims and pending litigation will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, our results of operations or liquidity.

ITEM 1A.     RISK FACTORS

Information regarding risk factors appears in Part I, Item 2, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition of this report on Form 10-Q and in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.

ITEM 2.        CHANGES IN SECURITIES

Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table summarizes purchases of our common stock during the three months ended June 30, 2007:

Period

 

Number of
Common Shares
Purchased

 

Average Price
Paid Per
Common Share
Purchased

 

Total Number of
Shares
Purchased as
Part of a Publicly
Announced Plan
(1)

 

Maximum
Dollar Amount
of Shares That
May Yet Be
Purchased
Under the Plan

 

April 1 through April 30, 2007

 

0

 

$

0

 

0

 

$

0

 

May 1 through May 31, 2007

 

4,830,906

 

28.85

 

4,830,906

 

360,648,175

 

June 1 through June 30, 2007

 

2,002,251

 

28.84

 

2,002,251

 

302,898,430

 

Total

 

6,833,157

 

$

28.85

 

6,833,157

 

$

302,898,430

 

 


(1)                                                    On May 2, 2007 our Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to $500 million of our common stock

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over the next twelve months.  At June 30, 2007, we had $302,898,430 remaining under the authorization.

ITEM 3.        DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.

ITEM 4.        SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

Not applicable.

ITEM 5.        OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

ITEM 6.        EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

a)     Exhibits

See Index to Exhibits

b)    Reports on Form 8-K

·                  On May 2, 2007, we filed a current report on Form 8-K announcing our Board authorized up to $500 million in additional repurchases of our common stock over the next twelve months and announcing a regular quarterly dividend of $.09 per common share payable on May 29, 2007.

·                  On July 17, 2007, we filed a current report on Form 8-K announcing our financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007, and an agreement to settlement of a proposed tax adjustment with the IRS through a mediation process.  The settlement relates to a 1999 sale-and-leaseback transaction which has been previously disclosed.

·                  On July 30, 2007, we filed a current report on Form 8-K announcing the sale of $200 million of 6.08% senior notes.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Lowell, Arkansas, on the 31st day of July, 2007.

 

J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BY:

/s/ Kirk Thompson

 

 

 

Kirk Thompson

 

 

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BY:

/s/ Jerry W. Walton

 

 

 

Jerry W. Walton

 

 

 

Executive Vice President, Finance and

 

 

 

Administration,

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BY:

/s/ Donald G. Cope

 

 

 

Donald G. Cope

 

 

 

Senior Vice President, Controller,

 

 

 

Chief Accounting Officer

 

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.

Exhibit
Number

 

Exhibit

 

 

 

31.1

 

Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a -14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a -14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

32

 

Certification by 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.

 

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