UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[ X ] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________________ to ______________
Commission file number: 0-23192
CELADON GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-3361050
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
9503 East 33rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46235
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (317) 972-7000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock ($0.033 par value)
Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock Purchase Rights
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes [X] No [ ]
On December 31, 2003, the last business day of the registrant's most recently
completed second fiscal quarter, the aggregate market value of the registrant's
common stock ($0.033 par value) held by non-affiliates (6,241,266 shares) was
approximately $89.2 million, based upon the reported last sale price of the
common stock on that date. The exclusion from such amount of the market value of
shares of common stock owned by any person shall not be deemed an admission by
the registrant that such person is an affiliate of the registrant.
The number of outstanding shares of the registrant's common stock as of the
close of business on September 9, 2004 was 9,760,550.
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Part III of Form 10-K - Portions of Definitive Proxy Statement for
the 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
CELADON GROUP, INC.
FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
PART I
Item 1. Business......................................................................... 3
Item 2. Properties....................................................................... 10
Item 3. Legal Proceedings................................................................ 10
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.............................. 10
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Stock and Related
Stockholder Matters.......................................................... 11
Item 6. Selected Financial Data.......................................................... 12
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations.......................................... 13
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
Market Risk.................................................................. 24
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data...................................... 25
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on
Accounting and Financial Disclosure.......................................... 49
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.......................................................... 49
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant............................... 50
Item 11. Executive Compensation........................................................... 50
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
And Management and Related Stockholder Matters............................... 50
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions................................... 50
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services........................................... 50
PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
and Reports On Form 8-K...................................................... 51
SIGNATURES................................................................................................ 55
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PART I
Disclosure Regarding Forward Looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe
harbor" for forward-looking statements. Certain information in Items 1, 3, 7, 7A
and 8 of this Form 10-K constitutes forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as such,
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause
the actual results, events, performance or achievements of the Company to be
materially different from any future results, events, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such
as "anticipates," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "intends," "plans,"
"believes," and words or terms of similar substance used in connection with any
discussion of future operating results, financial performance, or business plans
identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements reflect our
management's present expectation of future events and are subject to a number of
important factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. While it is
impossible to identify all factors that may cause actual results to differ, the
risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company's business, performance and
results of operations include the factors listed on Exhibit 99.1 to this report,
which is incorporated herein by reference. Subsequent written and oral
forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its
behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements in
this paragraph and elsewhere in this Form 10-K.
All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Form
10-K. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release
publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained
herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard thereto
or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement
is based.
For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for
forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
("Exchange Act"), as amended.
References to the "Company", "Celadon", "we", "us", "our" and words of
similar import refer to Celadon Group, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Item 1. Business
Introduction
We are one of North America's fifteen largest truckload carriers as
measured by revenue. We generated $397.9 million in operating revenue during our
fiscal year ended June 30, 2004. We have grown significantly since our
incorporation in 1986 through internal growth and a series of acquisitions since
1995. As a dry van truckload carrier, we generally transport full trailer loads
of freight from origin to destination without intermediate stops or handling.
Our customer base includes Fortune 500 shippers such as DaimlerChrysler, General
Electric, Philip Morris, Wal-Mart, Procter & Gamble, DuPont, and Target.
We operate in two main market sectors. In our international operations, we
offer time-sensitive transportation in and between the United States and its two
largest trading partners, Mexico and Canada. We generated nearly one-half of our
revenue in fiscal 2004 from international movements, and we believe our
approximately 125,000 annual border crossings make us the largest provider of
international truckload movements in North America. We believe that our
strategically located terminals and experience with the language, culture, and
border crossing requirements of each North American country provide a
competitive advantage in the international trucking marketplace.
We believe our international operations, particularly those involving
Mexico, offer an attractive business niche for several reasons. First, the
additional complexity and the need to establish cross-border business partners
and to develop a strong organization and an adequate infrastructure in Mexico
afford some barriers to competition that are not present in traditional U.S.
truckload service. Second, the expected continued growth of Mexico's economy,
particularly exports to the U.S., positions us to capitalize on our cross-border
expertise. Third, we believe
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the opening of the border to Mexican drivers could provide us with a cost
advantage based on differences in wages. The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled
that the United States can let Mexican trucks cross the border without the
United States having to conduct the environmental study mandated by a lower
court ruling. How to implement the border opening process is currently being
evaluated.
Our success is largely dependent upon the success of our operations in
Mexico and Canada, and we are subject to risks of doing business
internationally, including fluctuations in foreign currencies, changes in the
economic strength of the countries in which we do business, difficulties in
enforcing contractual obligations and intellectual property rights, burdens of
complying with a wide variety of international and United States export and
import laws and social, political, and economic instability. Additional risks
associated with our foreign operations, including restrictive trade policies and
imposition of duties, taxes or government royalties by foreign governments, are
present but largely mitigated by the terms of NAFTA. Information regarding our
revenue derived from foreign external customers and long-lived assets located in
foreign countries is set forth in Note 11 to the consolidated financial
statements filed as part of this report.
In addition to our international business, we offer a broad range of
truckload transportation services within the United States, including regional,
long-haul, dedicated, and logistics. With the acquisitions of certain assets of
Burlington Motor Carriers in March 2002 and Highway Express in August 2003, we
expanded our operations and service offerings within the United States and
significantly improved our lane density, freight mix, and customer diversity.
The Highway Express acquisition was particularly important to us, and we believe
it has contributed to our recent operating improvements.
We also operate TruckersB2B, Inc., a profitable marketing business that
affords volume purchasing power for items such as fuel, tires, and equipment to
approximately 16,480 member trucking fleets representing approximately 437,500
tractors. TruckersB2B represents a separate operating segment under generally
accepted accounting principles. Information regarding revenue, profits and
losses, and total assets of our transportation and e-commerce (TruckersB2B)
operating segments is set forth in Note 11 to the consolidated financial
statements filed as part of this report.
Operating and Marketing Strategy
We approach our trucking operations as an integrated effort of marketing,
customer service, and fleet management. As a part of our strategic plan, we
identified as priorities: increasing our freight rates; decreasing our reliance
on DaimlerChrysler and other automotive industry customers; raising our service
standards; rebalancing lane flows to enhance asset utilization; and identifying
and acquiring suitable acquisition candidates and successfully integrating
acquired operations. To accomplish these objectives, we have sought to instill
high levels of discipline, cooperation, and trust between our operations and
sales departments and have consolidated the two departments under the leadership
of our Chief Operating Officer, Tom Glaser. As a part of this combined effort,
our operations and sales departments have developed the following strategies,
goals, and objectives:
o Seeking high yielding freight from targeted industries, customers,
regions, and lanes that improves our overall network density and
diversifies our customer and freight mix. We believe that by focusing
our sales and marketing resources on target customers who have freight
with specific cross-border or international needs, who ship high
volumes of freight in lanes or regions where we already have equipment
capacity positioned, or who have shipping needs in several regions
that we serve, we can improve our equipment utilization, increase our
average revenue per mile, and lower our average cost per mile. We have
implemented yield management efforts that involve specific rate and
productivity goals for new and existing business. As part of these
efforts, we generally are seeking to replace less profitable freight
with more favorable freight and to implement selective rate increases
where possible. We believe that by reducing our exposure to automotive
shippers such as DaimlerChrysler and increasing the amount of business
that we do with less cyclical shippers, such as consumer products and
non-durables companies, we will have more opportunities to pursue and
obtain rate increases.
o Focusing on asset productivity. Our primary productivity measure is
revenue per tractor per week. Within revenue per tractor, we examine
freight rates, non-revenue miles, and miles per tractor. We actively
analyze customers and freight movements in an effort to enhance the
revenue production of our tractors. We also attempt to concentrate our
equipment in defined operating lanes to create more
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predictable movements, reduce non-revenue miles, and shorten turn
times between loads. As a result of our recent initiatives to improve
asset productivity, automotive parts now comprise a significantly
lower proportion of our overall freight mix than they have
historically, having been replaced primarily by consumer non-durables
and other retail products.
o Operating a modern fleet to reduce maintenance costs and improve
safety and driver retention. We believe that updating our tractor and
trailer fleets will produce several benefits, including lower
maintenance and tire expenses, and enhanced safety, driver recruitment
and retention, and equipment utilization. We recently have taken two
important steps towards modernizing our fleet. First, in the second
quarter of fiscal 2001, we shortened the replacement cycle for our
tractors from five years to four years. Second, as a result of
continuing changes in our customer base, in the first quarter of
fiscal 2004 we made arrangements to replace all of the remaining
48-foot trailers in our fleet with new 53-foot trailers. These changes
could produce significant benefits because maintenance and tire
expenses increase significantly for tractors beyond the fourth year of
operation and for trailers beyond the seventh year of operation, as
wear and tear increases and some warranties expire. In addition, we
anticipate our adoption of a uniform fleet of 53-foot trailers will
allow us to operate fewer total trailers.
o Continuing our emphasis on service, safety, and technology. We offer
just-in-time, time-definite, and other premium transportation services
to meet the expectations of our service-oriented customers. We believe
that targeting premium service freight permits us to obtain higher
rates, build long-term, service-based customer relationships, and
avoid competition from railroad, intermodal, and trucking companies
that compete primarily on the basis of price. We believe our recent
safety record has been among the best in our industry. In March 2003,
we were awarded first place in fleet safety among all truckload fleets
that log more than 100 million miles per year at the Truckload
Carriers Association Annual Conference. We have made significant
investments in technologies that are intended to reduce costs, afford
a competitive advantage with service-sensitive customers, and promote
economies of scale. Examples of these technologies are Qualcomm
satellite-based tracking and communications systems, our proprietary
CelaTrac system that enables customers to track shipments and access
other information via the Internet, and document imaging. We believe
we are the only carrier offering Internet shipment tracking in all
three North American countries.
o Maintaining our leading position in cross-border truckload shipments
while offering diversified, nationwide transportation services in the
U.S. We believe our strategically located terminals and experience
with the languages, cultures, and border crossing requirements of all
three North American countries provide us with competitive advantages
in the international trucking marketplace. As a result of these
advantages, we believe we are the industry leader in cross-border
movements between North American countries. We supplement these
cross-border shipments, which comprised over 50% of our revenue in
fiscal 2004, with domestic freight from service-sensitive customers.
o Seeking strategic acquisitions to broaden our existing domestic
operations. We have made seven trucking company acquisitions since
1995 (including our acquisition of Cheetah Transportation, Inc. which
we disposed of in June 2001), and continue to evaluate acquisition
candidates. Our current acquisition strategy, as evidenced by our
purchases of certain assets of Burlington Motor Carriers in 2002 and
Highway Express in 2003, is focused on broadening our domestic
operations through the addition of carriers that improve our lane
density, customer diversity, and service offerings.
o Capitalizing on the opening of the U.S.-Mexican border. In December
2001, the U.S. Congress enacted legislation providing for the opening
of the Mexican border consistent with NAFTA. The opening of the border
would for the first time permit Mexican drivers to move loads without
restrictions between Mexico and points in the U.S. On January 16,
2003, a U.S. federal appeals court ruled that the border opening would
be delayed pending an environmental study. The matter was appealed to
the U.S. Supreme Court, which recently ruled that the United States
can let Mexican trucks cross the border without the United States
having to conduct the environmental study. How to implement the border
opening process currently is being evaluated. Due to our extensive
experience managing drivers in Mexico through Jaguar, our Mexico
City-based subsidiary, we believe that we are well positioned to take
advantage of the opportunities associated with the eventual opening of
the border. In particular, we expect to be able to generate
significant cost savings by utilizing lower cost Mexican drivers in
the U.S. on shipments to and from Mexico.
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Other Services
TruckersB2B. Our TruckersB2B subsidiary is a profitable marketing business
that affords volume purchasing power for items such as fuel, tires, insurance,
and other products and services to small and medium-sized trucking companies
through its website, www.truckersb2b.com. TruckersB2B provides small and
medium-sized trucking company members with the ability to cut costs and thereby
compete more effectively and profitably with the larger fleets. TruckersB2B has
approximately 16,480 member trucking fleets representing approximately 437,500
tractors. Over the past four years, TruckersB2B has improved to $8.1 million in
revenue and an operating profit of $1.5 million in fiscal 2004, from $4.4
million in revenue and an operating loss of $2.3 million in fiscal 2001.
TruckersB2B continues to introduce complementary products and services to drive
its growth and attract new fleets. For example, TruckersB2B recently entered
into a marketing arrangement with a leading provider of insurance products to
the trucking industry. We believe this represents a significant growth
opportunity for TruckersB2B.
Kuwait Joint Venture. In February 2004, we entered into a joint venture
arrangement with a Kuwaiti investment group pursuant to which we have agreed to
manage a trucking operation based in Kuwait. This venture has been formed to
provide transportation services to suppliers involved in rebuilding efforts in
Iraq. The joint venture will operate under the name Celadon East Transport
Company, SAK.
Under the terms of this arrangement, the Kuwaiti investment group will fund
all start-up costs, historical and future capital requirements, and operating
expenses, while we will provide operational, marketing, logistics, and
management services to the joint venture. In exchange for these services, we
will receive a portion of the joint venture's operating income, a monthly
management fee, and reimbursement of our costs. In addition, we have the option
to acquire up to a 49% interest in the joint venture. We have no obligation to
fund operating losses. John Hekman, who joined us following our acquisition of
certain assets of Highway Express in August 2003, where he was the Vice
President of Administration, is directing the development of our gulf region
operations and is responsible for the joint venture's government and military
contracting activities. David Shatto, our Executive Vice President -- Corporate
Development, is responsible for management oversight of the venture, a role
which he will fulfill primarily from our Indianapolis headquarters. Other than
Mr. Hekman's assignment and Mr. Shatto's oversight responsibilities, we do not
expect to transfer any employees to, or have any other resources from our North
American operations engaged in, the joint venture.
Zipp Logistics. Through our subsidiary, Zipp Logistics, we provide
warehousing services to three Fortune 500 companies. Our warehouse facilities
are located near our customers' manufacturing plants. We also transport the
manufacturing component parts to our warehouses and sequence those parts for our
customers. We then transport completed units from our customers' plants.
Industry and Competition
The full truckload market is defined by the quantity of goods, generally
over 10,000 pounds, shipped by a single customer point-to-point and is divided
into several segments by the type of trailer used to transport the goods. These
segments include van, temperature-controlled, flatbed, and tank carriers. We
participate in the North American van truckload market. The markets within the
United States, Canada, and Mexico are fragmented, with thousands of competitors,
none of whom dominates the market. We believe that the current economic
pressures will continue to force many smaller and private fleets into mergers or
to exit the industry.
Transportation of goods by truck between the United States, Canada, and
Mexico is subject to the provisions of NAFTA. United States and Canadian based
carriers may operate within both countries. United States and Canadian carriers
are not allowed to operate within Mexico, and Mexican carriers are not allowed
to operate within the United States and Canada, in each case except for a
26-kilometer, or approximately 16 miles, band along either side of the Mexican
border. Trailers may cross all borders. We are one of a limited number of
trucking companies that participates in all three segments of this cross border
market, providing true door-to-door carriage.
Transportation of goods between the United States or Canada and Mexico
consists of three components: (i) transport from the point of origin to the
Mexican border, (ii) drayage, which is transportation across the border, and
(iii) transportation from the border to the final destination. While the
truckload industry is highly competitive and fragmented, we are one of a limited
number of companies that is able to provide or arrange for door-to-door
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transport service between points in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Although both service and price drive competition in the premium long haul, time
sensitive portion of the market, we rely primarily on our high level of service
to attract customers. This strategy requires us to focus on market segments that
employ just-in-time inventory systems and other premium services. Our
competitors for freight include other long-haul truckload carriers and, to a
lesser extent, medium-haul truckload carriers and railroads. We also compete
with other trucking companies for the services of drivers. Some of the truckload
carriers with which we complete have greater financial resources, operate more
revenue equipment, and carry a larger total volume of freight than us.
TruckersB2B is a business-to-business savings program, for small and
mid-sized fleets. Competitors include other large trucking companies and other
business-to-business buying programs.
Customers
We target large service-sensitive customers with time-definite delivery
requirements throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Our customers
frequently ship in the north-south lanes (i.e., to and from locations in Mexico
and locations in the United States and Eastern Canada). The sales and marketing
personnel in our offices work together to source northbound and southbound
transport, in addition to other transportation solutions. We currently service
in excess of 2,900 trucking customers. Our premium service to these customers is
enhanced by a high trailer-to-tractor ratio, state-of-the-art technology,
well-maintained tractors and trailers, and 24/7 dispatch and reporting services.
The principal types of freight transported include automotive parts, paper
products, manufacturing parts, semi-finished products, textiles, appliances,
retail and toys.
Our largest customer is DaimlerChrysler, which accounted for approximately
9%, 12%, and 19% of our total revenue for fiscal 2004, 2003, and 2002,
respectively. We transport DaimlerChrysler original equipment automotive parts
primarily between the United States and Mexico, and DaimlerChrysler after-market
replacement parts and accessories within the United States. We have an agreement
with DaimlerChrysler for international freight for the Chrysler division, which
expires in October 2006. No other customer accounted for more than 5% of our
total revenue during any of our three most recent fiscal years.
Drivers and Personnel
At June 30, 2004, we employed 3,091 persons, of whom 2,150 were drivers,
204 were truck maintenance personnel, 583 were administrative personnel, and 154
were dedicated services personnel and TruckersB2B personnel. None of our U.S. or
Canadian employees are represented by a union or a collective bargaining unit.
Driver recruitment, retention, and satisfaction are essential components of
our success. Competition to recruit and retain drivers is intense in the
trucking industry. There has been and continues to be a shortage of qualified
drivers in the industry. Drivers are selected in accordance with specific
guidelines, relating primarily to safety records, driving experience, and
personal evaluations, including a physical examination and mandatory drug
testing. Our drivers attend an orientation program and ongoing driver efficiency
and safety programs. An increase in driver turnover can have a negative impact
on the results of operations.
Independent contractors are utilized through a contract with us to supply
one or more tractors and drivers for our use. Independent contractors must pay
their own tractor expenses, fuel, maintenance, and driver costs and must meet
our specified guidelines with respect to safety. A lease-purchase program that
we offer provides independent contractors the opportunity to lease-to-own a
tractor from us. As of June 30, 2004, there were 358 independent contractor
tractors and 94 lease-purchase independent contractor tractors providing a
combined 18% of our tractor capacity.
Revenue Equipment
Our equipment strategy is to utilize late-model tractors and high-capacity
trailers, actively manage equipment throughout its life cycle, and employ a
comprehensive service and maintenance program.
Over the past several years, we have determined that the average annual
cost of maintenance and tires for tractors in our fleet rises substantially
after the first four years due to a combination of greater wear and tear and the
expiration of some warranty coverages. We believe these costs rise late in the
trade cycle for our trailers as well. We
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anticipate that we will achieve ongoing savings in maintenance and tire expense
by replacing tractors and trailers more often. In addition, we believe operating
newer equipment will enhance our driver recruiting and retention efforts.
Accordingly, we recently have shortened our normal tractor replacement cycle to
four years of service from five years of service. We further reduce exposure to
declines in the resale value of our equipment by entering into agreements with
certain manufacturers providing for pre-established resale values upon trade-in
of existing equipment. Approximately 72% of tractors and 39% of trailers are
under these arrangements.
The average age of our owned and leased tractors and trailers was
approximately 2.1 and 4.6 years, respectively, at June 30, 2004, and
approximately 2.7 and 6.1 years, respectively, at June 30, 2003. We utilize a
comprehensive maintenance program to minimize downtime and control maintenance
costs. Centralized purchasing of spare parts and tires, and centralized control
of over-the-road repairs are also used to control costs.
Fuel
We purchase the majority of our fuel through a network of over 100 fuel
stops throughout the United States and Canada. We have negotiated discounted
pricing based on certain volume commitments with these fuel stops. We maintain
bulk fueling facilities in Indianapolis, Laredo, and Kitchener, Ontario to
further reduce fuel costs.
Shortages of fuel, increases in prices or rationing of petroleum products
can have a materially adverse effect on our operations and profitability. Fuel
is subject to economic, political and market factors that are outside of our
control. We have historically been able to recover a portion of high fuel prices
from customers in the form of fuel surcharges. However, a portion of the fuel
expense increase is not recovered due to several factors, including the base
fuel price levels which determine when surcharges are collected, truck idling,
empty miles between freight shipments, and out-of-route miles. We cannot predict
whether high fuel price levels will occur in the future or the extent to which
fuel surcharges will be collected to offset such increases.
Regulation
Our operations are regulated and licensed by various United States federal
and state, Canadian provincial and Mexican federal agencies. Interstate motor
carrier operations are subject to safety requirements prescribed by the United
States Department of Transportation (DOT). Such matters as weight and equipment
dimensions are also subject to United States federal and state regulation and
Canadian provincial regulations. We operate in the United States throughout the
48 contiguous states pursuant to operating authority granted by the Federal
Highway Administration, in various Canadian provinces pursuant to operation
authority granted by the Ministries of Transportation and Communications in such
provinces, and within Mexico pursuant to operating authority granted by
Secretaria de Communiciones y Transportes. To the extent that we conduct
operations outside the United States, we are subject to the Foreign Corrupt
Practices Act, which generally prohibits United States companies and their
intermediaries from bribing foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or
retaining favorable treatment.
Beginning January 4, 2004, carriers were required to comply with several
changes to DOT hours-of-service requirements that may have a positive or
negative effect on driver hours (and miles). The new rules allow drivers to
drive up to 11 hours instead of the 10 hours permitted under prior regulations,
subject to the new 14-hour on-duty maximum described below. The rules will
require a driver's off-duty period to be 10 hours, compared to 8 hours under
prior regulations. In general, drivers may not drive beyond 14 hours in a
24-hour period, compared to not being permitted to drive after 15 hours on-duty
under the prior rules. During the new 14-hour consecutive on-duty period, the
only way to extend the on-duty period is by the use of a sleeper berth period of
at least two hours that is later coupled with a second sleeper berth break to
equal 10 hours. Under the prior rules, during the 15-hour on-duty period,
drivers were allowed to take multiple breaks of varying lengths of time, which
could be either off-duty time or sleeper berth time, that did not count against
the 15-hour period. There was no change to the rule that precludes drivers from
driving after being on-duty for a maximum of 70 hours in 8 consecutive days.
However, under the new rules, drivers can "restart" their 8-day clock by taking
at least 34 consecutive hours off duty.
Recently a citizens' advocacy group successfully petitioned the courts that
the new rules were developed without driver health in mind. The Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration ("FMCSA") was given until the end of August 2004
to propose new rules. The FMCSA has petitioned the court for a stay which would
allow the new rules to stay in effect while the FMCSA reviews the rules. It is
unclear if there will be changes to the hours-of-service rules or the extent of
the change. Given this uncertainty, we are unable to determine the effect on
driver
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hours and our operations. The DOT is also considering implementing stronger
safety requirements on trucks. These regulatory changes may have an impact on
our profitability in the future.
Our operations are subject to various federal, state, and local
environmental laws and regulations, implemented principally by the EPA and
similar state regulatory agencies, governing the management of hazardous wastes,
other discharge of pollutants into the air and surface add underground waters,
and the disposal of certain substances. We do not believe that compliance with
these regulations has a material effect on our capital expenditures, earnings,
and competitive position.
In addition, the engines used in our newer tractors are subject to new
emissions control regulations. The EPA recently adopted new emissions control
regulations, which require progressive reductions in exhaust emissions from
diesel engines through 2007. The new regulations decrease the amount of
emissions that can be released by truck engines. Compliance with such
regulations has increased the cost of our new tractors and could impair
equipment productivity, lower fuel mileage, and increase our operating expenses.
Some manufacturers have significantly increased new equipment prices, in part to
meet new engine design requirements.
Cargo Liability, Insurance, and Legal Proceedings
We are a party to routine litigation incidental to our business, primarily
involving claims for bodily injury or property damage incurred in the
transportation of freight. We are responsible for the safe delivery of cargo. We
have increased the self-insured retention portion of our insurance coverage for
most claims significantly over the past several years. For fiscal 2005, we
renewed our auto liability policy, self-insuring for personal injury and
property damage claims for amounts up to $2.5 million per occurrence. The
following chart reflects the major changes in our auto liability program since
July 1, 2002:
Primary Coverage
Coverage Period Primary Coverage SIR/Deductible Primary and Excess
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July 2002 - June 2003 $11.0 million $1.0 million * $26.0 million
July 2003 - June 2004 $10.0 million $1.0 million ** $25.0 million
July 2004 - June 2005 $10.0 million $2.5 million $35.0 million
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* Subject to an additional $1.0 million aggregate corridor deductible in the
$1.0 million - $2.0 million coverage layer which could potentially result
in a possible additional self-insured retention of up to $1.0 million for
the coverage period.
** Subject to an additional $2.75 million self-insured aggregate amount,
limited to $1.5 million per occurrence, which resulted in the total
self-insured retention of up to $2.5 million per occurrence, until the
$2.75 million retention is utilized.
We are also responsible for administrative expenses, for each occurrence
involving personal injury or property damage. We are also self-insured for the
full amount of all our physical damage losses, for workers' compensation losses
up to $1.5 million per claim, and for cargo claims up to $100,000 per shipment.
Subject to these self-insured retention amounts, our current workers'
compensation policy provides coverage up to a maximum per claim amount of $10.0
million, and our current cargo loss and damage coverage provides coverage up to
$1.0 million per shipment. We maintain separate insurance in Mexico consisting
of bodily injury and property damage coverage with acceptable deductibles.
Management believes our uninsured exposure is reasonable for the transportation
industry, based on previous history.
There are various claims, lawsuits, and pending actions against us and our
subsidiaries that arise in the normal course of business. We believe many of
these proceedings are covered in whole or in part by insurance and that none of
these matters will have a materially adverse effect on our consolidated
financial position or results of operations in any given period.
Seasonality
We have substantial operations in the Midwestern and Eastern U.S. and
Canada. In those geographic regions, our tractor productivity may be adversely
affected during the winter season because inclement weather may impede our
operations. Moreover, some shippers reduce their shipments during holiday
periods as a result of curtailed operations or vacation shutdowns. At the same
time, operating expenses generally increase, with fuel
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efficiency declining because of engine idling and harsh weather creating higher
accident frequency, increased claims, and more equipment repairs.
Internet Website
We maintain an Internet website where additional information concerning our
business can be found. The address of that website is www.celadontrucking.com.
All of our reports filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC") pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act,
including our annual report on Form10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, or
current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments thereto are made available free of
charge on or through our Internet website as soon as reasonably practicable
after such reports are electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC.
Non-Audit Services Performed by Independent Accountants
We are responsible for disclosing to investors the non-audit services
pursuant to Section 10A(i)(2) of the Exchange Act, as added by Section 202 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Non-audit services are defined as services other
than those provided in connection with an audit or review of our financial
statements. Our current non-audit services consist of a tax outsourcing
agreement with Ernst & Young LLP, which was approved by our Audit Committee
prior to commencement. Future non-audit services will be processed in the same
manner.
Item 2. Properties
We operate a network of 18 terminal locations, including facilities in
Laredo and El Paso, Texas, which are the two largest inland freight gateway
cities between the U.S. and Mexico. Our operating terminals currently are
located in the following cities:
United States Mexico Canada
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Baltimore, MD (Leased) Guadalajara (Leased) Kitchener, ON (Leased)
Dallas, TX (Owned) Mexico City (Leased)
Detroit, MI (Leased) Monterrey (Leased)
El Paso, TX (Owned) Nueva Laredo (Leased)
Greensboro, NC (Leased) Puebla (Leased)
Hampton, VA (Leased) Queretero (Leased)
Indianapolis, IN (Leased) Tijuana (Leased)
Laredo, TX (Owned)
Louisville, KY (Leased)
Richmond, VA (Leased)
Our executive and administrative offices occupy four buildings located on
30 acres of property in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Indianapolis, Laredo, and
Kitchener terminals include administrative functions, lounge facilities for
drivers, parking, fuel, maintenance, and truck washing facilities. A portion of
the Indianapolis facility is used for the operations of Truckers B2B. All of our
other owned and leased facilities are utilized exclusively by our transportation
segment.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
See discussion under "Cargo Liability, Insurance, and Legal Proceedings" in
Item 1, and Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements, "Commitments and
Contingencies." In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004, we were involved in a
significant accident for which we have reserved $2.75 million, which amount is
comprised of the entire amount of our self-insured retention, or $2.5 million,
and anticipated legal and related expenses.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matters were submitted for a vote of security holders, through the
solicitation of proxies or otherwise, during the quarter ended June 30, 2004.
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PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Stock and Related Stockholder Matters
Price Range of Common Stock
Our common stock is listed on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol
"CLDN." The following table sets forth the range of high and low bid prices as
quoted on the NASDAQ National Market for the periods indicated:
Fiscal 2003 High Low
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Quarter ended September 30, 2002 $13.12 $ 7.12
Quarter ended December 31, 2002 $12.20 $ 7.85
Quarter ended March 31, 2003 $13.04 $ 7.45
Quarter ended June 30, 2003 $10.01 $ 7.10
Fiscal 2004
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Quarter ended September 30, 2003 $14.48 $ 8.93
Quarter ended December 31, 2003 $14.73 $11.55
Quarter ended March 31, 2004 $16.79 $12.69
Quarter ended June 30, 2004 $18.00 $13.49
On September 8, 2004, there were approximately 130 holders of our Common
Stock based upon the number of record holders on that date. We estimate that we
have approximately 2,000 stockholders because a substantial number of shares are
held of record by brokers or dealers for their customers in street names.
Dividend Policy
We have never paid a cash dividend on our common stock. We currently intend
to continue to retain earnings to finance the growth of our business and reduce
our indebtedness rather than to pay dividends. Our ability to pay cash dividends
currently is prohibited by restrictions contained in our revolving credit
facility. Future payments of cash dividends will depend on our financial
condition, results of operations, capital commitments, restrictions under our
then-existing debt agreements, and other factors our board of directors may
consider relevant.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
The following table summarizes our equity compensation plans as of June 30,
2004:
(c)
Number of securities
remaining available
(a) (b) for future issuance
Number of securities Weighted-average under equity
issued upon exercise exercise price of compensation plans
of outstanding options outstanding options, (excluding securities
Plan Category warrants and rights warrants and rights reflected in column (a))
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Equity compensation plans
approved by security holders 1,001,551 $6.55 120,569
Equity compensation plans not
approved by security holders Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
The statement of operations data and balance sheet data presented below
have been derived from our consolidated financial statements and related notes
thereto. The information set forth below should be read in conjunction with
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" and our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto.
2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
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(in thousands, except per share data, operating data, and percentages)
Statement of Operations Data:
Operating revenue............................... $397,923 $367,105 $336,999 $351,818 $351,569
Operating expense(1)............................ 390,852 354,371 326,454 351,162 345,991
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Operating income(1)............................. 7,071 12,734 10,545 656 5,578
Interest expense, net(2)........................ 3,723 6,201 7,487 9,280 9,238
Other expense (income).......................... 180 (3) 134 (331) 256
Minority interest in subsidiary.................. --- --- --- (331) (547)
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Income (loss) before income taxes............... 3,168 6,536 2,924 (7,962) (3,369)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes............. 3,443 2,948 1,215 (2,626) (1,328)
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Net income (loss)(1)(2)......................... $ (275) $ 3,588 $ 1,709 $ (5,336) $ (2,041)
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share (1)(2)........ $ (0.03) $ 0.45 $ 0.22 $ (0.70) $ (0.26)
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Weighted average diluted shares outstanding..... 7,986 8,035 7,753 7,649 7,777
Balance Sheet Data (at end of period)
Working capital............................... $ 20,108 $ 8,343 $ 12,905 $ 13,352 $ 22,087
Total assets.................................. 151,310 162,073 190,031 194,916 215,322
Long-term debt, revolving lines of credits,
and capital lease obligations, including
current maturities........................ 14,494 60,794 97,022 105,245 115,446
Stockholders' equity.......................... 82,830 57,252 53,916 52,063 58,407
Operating Data:
For period(3):
Average revenue per loaded mile (4)........... $ 1.322 $ 1.266 $ 1.232 $ 1.236 $ 1.258
Non-revenue miles percentage.................. 7.4% 7.7% 7.9% 8.0% 7.7%
Average revenue per total mile (4)............ $ 1.225 $ 1.169 $ 1.134 $ 1.137 $ 1.160
Average revenue per tractor per week(4)....... $ 2,723 $ 2,546 $ 2,548 $ 2,533 $ 2,552
Average length of haul........................ 994 942 950 987 1,098
At end of period:
Total tractors(5)............................. 2,531 2,491 2,568 2,368 2,580
Average age of company tractors (in years)(6). 2.1 2.7 2.3 2.0 2.2
Total trailers(5) ............................ 6,966 7,142 6,758 6,537 7,042
Average age of company trailers (in years)(6). 4.6 6.1 4.8 4.2 3.8
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(1) Includes: (a) a $3.3 million pretax loss on the disposition of equipment in the quarter ended September 30, 1999; (b) a $0.8
million pretax write-off of deferred initial public offering costs for TruckersB2B in the year ended June 30, 2001; (c) a $3.7
million pretax loss on disposal of former flatbed unit in the quarter ended June 30, 2001; and (d) a $9.8 million pretax
impairment charge in the quarter ended September 30, 2003, relating to the disposition of our approximately 1,600 remaining
48-foot trailers.
(2) Includes a $0.9 million pretax write-off of loan origination costs relating to replacement of a credit facility in the quarter
ended September 30, 2002.
(3) Unless otherwise indicated, operating data and statistics presented in this table and elsewhere in this report are for our
truckload revenue and operations and exclude revenue and operations of TruckersB2B; our Mexican subsidiary, Jaguar; and our
less-than truckload, local trucking (or "shuttle"), brokerage, logistics, and airfreight operations. Operating data and
statistics for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1999, 2000, and 2001 also exclude the revenue and operations of our former
flatbed division. (4) Excludes fuel surcharges.
(5) Total fleet, including equipment operated by independent contractors and our Mexican subsidiary, Jaguar.
(6) Total company fleet, including equipment operated by our Mexican subsidiary, Jaguar.
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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
Overview
We are one of North America's fifteen largest truckload carriers,
generating approximately $397.9 million in operating revenue for our fiscal year
ended June 30, 2004. We have grown significantly since our incorporation in 1986
through internal growth and a series of acquisitions since 1995. As a dry van
truckload carrier, we generally transport full trailer loads of freight from
origin to destination without intermediate stops or handling. We operate in two
main market sectors. In our international operations, we offer time-sensitive
transportation in and between the United States and its two largest trading
partners, Mexico and Canada. We generated approximately one-half of our revenue
in fiscal 2004 from international movements, and we believe our approximately
125,000 annual border crossings make us the largest provider of international
truckload movements in North America. In addition to our international business,
we offer a broad range of truckload transportation services within the U.S.,
including regional, long-haul, dedicated, and logistics. We also operate
TruckersB2B, a profitable marketing business that affords volume purchasing
power for items such as fuel, tires, and equipment to approximately 16,480
member trucking fleets representing approximately 437,500 tractors. Under
generally accepted accounting principles, TruckersB2B constitutes a separate
operating segment. Information regarding revenue, profits or losses, and total
assets of each of our operating segments (transportation and e-commerce
(TruckersB2B)) is set forth in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements
filed as part of this report.
We generate substantially all of our revenue by transporting freight for
our customers. Generally, we are paid by the mile for our services. We also
derive revenue from fuel surcharges, loading and unloading activities, equipment
detention, other trucking-related services, and from TruckersB2B. The main
factors that affect our revenue are the revenue per mile we receive from our
customers, the number of miles we generate with our equipment, and the
percentage of miles for which we are compensated. These factors are affected by,
among other things, the United States, Mexican, and Canadian economies,
customers' inventory levels, the level of capacity in our industry, and customer
demand.
The main factors that impact our profitability on the expense side are the
variable costs of transporting freight for our customers. These costs include
fuel expense, driver-related expenses, such as wages, benefits, training, and
recruitment, and independent contractor costs, which we record as purchased
transportation. Expenses that have both fixed and variable components include
maintenance and tire expense and our total cost of insurance and claims. These
expenses generally vary with the miles we travel, but also have a controllable
component based on safety, fleet age, efficiency, and other factors. Our main
fixed cost is the acquisition and financing of long-term assets, primarily
revenue equipment and operating terminals. We have other mostly fixed costs,
such as our non-driver personnel.
The trucking industry has experienced significant increases in expenses
over the past three years, in particular those relating to equipment costs,
driver compensation, insurance, and fuel. As the United States economy has
expanded, many trucking companies, including Celadon, have been able to raise
freight rates to cover the increased costs. This is primarily due to
industry-wide tight capacity of tractors and trailers, which in general has
arisen because many fleets have stated they will not add equipment until margins
improve. In addition, competition for drivers has become increasingly intense,
as the expanding economy has provided alternative jobs at the same time as
increasing freight demand. To obtain capacity, shippers have been willing to
accept the largest rate increases in recent memory. As long as freight demand
continues to exceed truck capacity, we expect increases in driver pay by many
carriers, which we may do as well, and higher freight rates.
In connection with our fleet upgrade, we have financed, and plan to
continue to finance, most of our new tractors and trailers with off-balance
sheet operating leases. As a result of our increased use of operating leases and
the application of proceeds from our recent stock issuance, we have reduced our
balance sheet debt, including capital lease obligations, to $14.5 million at
June 30, 2004, from $60.8 million at June 30, 2003, and from $97.0 million at
June 30, 2002. Financing revenue equipment acquisitions with operating leases,
rather than borrowings or capital leases, moves the interest component of our
financing activities into "above-the-line" operating expenses on our statements
of operations. Consequently, we believe that pretax margin (income before income
taxes as a percentage of operating revenue) is a more useful measure of our
operating performance than operating ratio (operating expenses as a percentage
of operating revenue) because it eliminates the effect of our revenue equipment
financing decisions.
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In fiscal 2002, we began to implement a strategic plan designed to improve
our profitability. The primary components of our strategic plan are improving
our freight mix by replacing lower yielding freight with more profitable
freight; diversifying our customer base; upgrading our equipment fleet;
emphasizing discipline in all aspects of our operations; and successfully
identifying and acquiring suitable acquisition candidates and integrating
acquired operations. We believe the ongoing implementation of our strategic plan
has contributed to the recent improvements in our operating performance and
profitability.
Our operating revenue improved 8.4% to $397.9 million in fiscal 2004 from
$367.1 million in fiscal 2003. We experienced a net loss of $0.3 million in
fiscal 2004 compared to net income of $3.6 million in 2003. Included in those
results were a $9.8 million pretax impairment charge related to our decision to
dispose of certain used trailers and a $3.1 million fuel tax refund in fiscal
2004 and a $0.9 million pretax write-off of loan origination costs in fiscal
2003. Excluding the impact of these items, which we believe to be non-recurring,
and we would have generated pre-tax income of $9.9 million in fiscal 2004
compared to pre-tax income of $7.5 million in fiscal 2003. We believe that
excluding the impact of these items affords investors with a consistent basis
for comparing our operating results from year-to-year.
Stock Issuance
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004, we issued 1.85 million shares of our
common stock in a public offering. The stock issuance resulted in net proceeds
to us of approximately $25.1 million. We used the proceeds to repay all amounts
outstanding under our revolving credit facility. The balance of the net proceeds
were used to pay off debt and leases related to equipment.
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Results of Operations
The following table sets forth the percentage relationship of revenue and
expense items to operating revenue for the periods indicated.
Fiscal year ended June 30,
2004 2003 2002
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Operating revenue......................................................... 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Operating expenses:
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits................................. 31.3 30.4 29.8
Fuel................................................................... 13.6 13.0 10.7
Operations and maintenance............................................. 8.3 8.6 8.3
Insurance and claims................................................... 4.8 3.8 3.6
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges(1).................. 6.5 3.8 4.1
Revenue equipment rentals.............................................. 7.6 6.7 6.5
Purchased transportation............................................... 19.5 23.3 26.8
Cost of products and services sold..................................... 1.2 1.2 1.2
Professional and consulting fees....................................... 0.6 0.7 0.5
Communication and utilities............................................ 1.0 1.1 1.2
Operating taxes and licenses........................................... 2.1 2.0 2.0
General and other operating ........................................... 1.7 1.9 2.2
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Total operating expenses............................................ 98.2 96.5 96.9
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Operating income.......................................................... 1.8 3.5 3.1
Other (income) expense:
Interest expense, net(2)............................................... 0.9 1.7 2.2
Other (income) expense ................................................ 0.1 --- ---
--- --- ---
Income before income taxes................................................ 0.8 1.8 0.9
Provision for income taxes................................................ 0.9 0.8 0.4
--- --- ---
Net income (loss)......................................................... (0.1)% 1.0% 0.5%
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(1) Includes a $9.8 million trailer impairment charge or 2.5% of operating revenue in fiscal 2004.
(2) Includes a $914,000 pretax write-off of unamortized loan origination costs for refinancing our line of credit in the quarter
ended September 30, 2002.
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2004, compared with fiscal year ended June 30, 2003
Operating revenue increased by $30.8 million, or 8.4%, to $397.9 million
for fiscal 2004, from $367.1 million for fiscal 2003. This increase was
primarily attributable to a 4.8% improvement in average revenue per total mile,
excluding fuel surcharge, from $1.169 to $1.225, a 2.0% increase in average
miles per tractor per week, from 2,179 to 2,223, and a 4.1% increase in average
tractors from 2,172 to 2,262. The improvement in average revenue per total mile
resulted primarily from better overall freight rates in fiscal 2004, a decrease
in the percentage of our freight comprised of automotive parts and a
corresponding increase in the percentage of our freight comprised of consumer
non-durables, and to a lesser extent a reduction in our percentage of
non-revenue miles. The increase in miles per tractor per week was primarily
attributable to stronger overall freight demand in the 2004 period. Revenue per
tractor per week, excluding fuel surcharge, which is our primary measure of
asset productivity, increased 7.0% to $2,723 in fiscal 2004, from $2,546 for
fiscal 2003, as a result of increases in revenue per mile and miles per tractor.
The increase in average tractors was primarily related to our acquisition of
certain assets of Highway in the first quarter of fiscal 2004. Revenue for
TruckersB2B was $8.1 million in fiscal 2004, compared to $7.2 million in fiscal
2003. The TruckersB2B revenue increase resulted from an increase in member usage
of various programs, including the fuel and tire discount programs.
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits were $124.5 million, or 31.3% of
operating revenue, for fiscal 2004, compared to $111.6 million, or 30.4% of
operating revenue, for fiscal 2003. The increase in the overall dollar
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amount primarily was related to a 16.6% increase in company miles, which in turn
increased driver wages. The 0.9% increase in this expense category as a
percentage of operating revenue was primarily attributable to an increase in the
percentage of our fleet comprised of company trucks, an increase in driver
compensation, and an increase in administrative payroll and related expenses for
the Highway Express employees. We expect this line item to increase in the near
term primarily because of a driver pay increase implemented during March 2004.
Fuel expenses increased to $54.0 million, or 13.6% of operating revenue,
for fiscal 2004, compared to $47.6 million, or 13.0% of operating revenue, for
the same period in fiscal 2003. This increase was primarily attributable to a
16.6% increase in company miles and an increase in average fuel prices of
approximately $0.06 per gallon. Fuel expense was partially offset by the
collection of $12.7 million in fuel surcharge revenue in the fiscal 2004 period,
compared to $9.0 million in the fiscal 2003 period. In addition, fuel expense
was reduced by a $3.1 million fuel tax refund relating to prior years. We expect
fuel prices may remain at relatively high levels due to low inventory and unrest
in the Middle East. Higher fuel prices will increase our operating expenses to
the extent we cannot offset them with surcharges.
Operations and maintenance expenses increased to $33.1 million for fiscal
2004, from $31.7 million for fiscal 2003. This dollar amount increase was
primarily the result of our larger fleet of company-operated equipment in fiscal
2004. As a percentage of operating revenue, operations and maintenance decreased
to 8.3% of revenue for fiscal 2004, compared to 8.6% for fiscal 2003. The
decrease in maintenance expense as a percentage of revenue in the fiscal 2004
period was primarily the result of our fleet upgrade initiative, as newer
tractors and trailers generally require less maintenance, which was partially
offset by a larger percentage of our fleet being comprised of company-operated
equipment in the fiscal 2004 period. Operations and maintenance consist of
direct operating expense, maintenance and tire expense.
Insurance and claims expense was $18.9 million, or 4.8% of operating
revenue, for fiscal 2004, compared to $14.1 million, or 3.8% of operating
revenue, for fiscal 2003. The primary reason for the increase in insurance and
claims expense relates to one significant accident that occurred and was accrued
for in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004. Our insurance expenses consist of
premiums for liability, physical damage, and cargo damage insurance. Our
insurance program involves self-insurance at various risk retention levels.
Claims in excess of these risk levels are covered by insurance in amounts we
consider to be adequate. We accrue for the uninsured portion of claims based on
known claims and historical experience. We regularly evaluate our insurance
program in an effort to maintain a balance between premium expense and the risk
retention we are willing to assume.
Depreciation and amortization, consisting primarily of depreciation of
revenue equipment, increased to $25.8 million, or 6.5% of operating revenue, in
fiscal 2004 from $13.8 million, or 3.8% of operating revenue, for fiscal 2003.
This increase was primarily attributable to the pretax impairment charge of $9.8
million, or 2.5% of operating revenue in fiscal 2004 related to a plan to
dispose of all 48-foot trailers in addition to 53-foot trailers over nine years
old. We disposed of approximately 1,600 1994-1998 model year trailers and
replaced them with 1,300 2004/2005 model year trailers. We also incurred higher
depreciation due to the equipment we acquired in the Highway Express acquisition
and losses on disposition of some of the tractors acquired from Burlington Motor
Carriers. These items were partially offset by our increased use of operating
leases to finance acquisitions of revenue equipment. Revenue equipment held
under operating leases is not reflected on our balance sheet and the expenses
related to such equipment are reflected on our statements of operations in
revenue equipment rentals, rather than in depreciation and amortization and
interest expense, as is the case for revenue equipment that is financed with
borrowings or capital leases. We expect most of the new tractors and trailers
acquired in connection with our fleet upgrade will be financed under off-balance
sheet operating leases. In such event, we expect a decrease in depreciation and
amortization going forward, excluding the impact of the impairment charge.
Revenue equipment rentals were $30.2 million, or 7.6% of operating revenue,
in fiscal 2004, compared to $24.5 million, or 6.7% of operating revenue, for
fiscal 2003. This increase was attributable to a higher proportion of our
tractor and trailer fleet held under operating leases during the 2004 period. As
we expect to finance most of our new tractors and trailers under off-balance
sheet operating leases, we expect revenue equipment rentals will increase going
forward.
Purchased transportation decreased to $77.6 million, or 19.5% of operating
revenue, for fiscal 2004, from $85.5 million, or 23.3% of operating revenue, for
fiscal 2003. This decrease was primarily related to reduced independent
contractor expense, as the percentage of our fleet comprised of independent
contractors decreased.
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Independent contractors are drivers who cover all their operating expenses
(fuel, driver salaries, maintenance, and equipment costs) for a fixed payment
per mile. We expect the majority of our equipment additions to come in our
company-operated fleet. As a result, the percentage of our fleet comprised of
independent contractors may continue to decline, with a corresponding decrease
in this expense category. It has become difficult to recruit and retain
independent contractors.
All of our other operating expenses are relatively minor in amount, and
there were no significant changes in these expenses.
Net interest expense decreased by $2.5 million, or 40.3%, to $3.7 million
in fiscal 2004, or .9% of operating revenue, from $6.2 million, or 1.7% of
operating revenue, in fiscal 2003. The decrease was the result of reduced bank
borrowings, which decreased to $6.0 million at June 30, 2004, from $23.1 million
at June 30, 2003, reduced capital lease obligations, which decreased to $5.3
million at June 30, 2004, from $28.2 million at June 30, 2003, and a one-time
pretax write-off of unamortized loan origination costs of approximately $0.9
million related to the refinancing of our line of credit in fiscal 2003. The
reduction in our capital lease obligations has resulted largely from our
increased use of operating leases to finance acquisitions of new revenue
equipment. The reduction in bank borrowings and other debt resulted from the use
of the proceeds of our secondary offering completed in May 2004 and from
increased working capital related to our increased profitability in fiscal 2004.
Our pretax margin, which we believe is a useful measure of our operating
performance because it is neutral with regard to the method of revenue equipment
financing that a company uses, improved to 2.5% for fiscal 2004, excluding the
impact of the $9.8 million pretax impairment charge, or 2.5% of pretax margin,
and a $3.1 million fuel tax refund, or 0.8% of pretax margin, from 2.0% for
fiscal 2003, excluding the impact of a one-time pretax write-off of unamortized
loan origination costs of approximately $0.9 million related to the refinancing
of our line of credit, or 0.2% of pretax margin. In addition to other factors
described above, Canadian exchange rate fluctuations principally impact
salaries, wages, and benefits and purchased transportation and, therefore,
impact our pretax margin and results of operations.
Income taxes increased $0.5 million to $3.4 million for fiscal 2004, from
$2.9 million, for fiscal 2003. The effective tax rate increased as a result of
an increase in non-deductible expenses related to our driver per diem pay
structure, in addition to the tax effect of final settlement with the Internal
Revenue Service related to all of the Company's consolidated federal income tax
returns through fiscal year June 30, 2001. As per diem charges are partially
non-deductible for income tax purposes, our tax rate will fluctuate as our net
income fluctuates.
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2003, compared with fiscal year ended June 30, 2002
Operating revenue increased by $30.1 million, or 8.9%, to $367.1 million
for fiscal 2003, from $337.0 million for fiscal 2002. This increase resulted
from a 3.1% improvement in average revenue per total mile, excluding fuel
surcharge, from $1.134 to $1.169, and the full year effect of tractor additions
from the Burlington acquisition made in March of fiscal 2002. Dedicated
operations for outsourced spotting services, which began in March 2002,
represented approximately $3.3 million of this increase. Revenue for TruckersB2B
was $7.2 million in fiscal 2003 compared to $6.7 million in fiscal 2002. The
TruckersB2B revenue increase is primarily related to an increase in member usage
of various programs including the tire discount program. Revenue per tractor per
week, excluding fuel surcharge, which is our primary measure of asset
productivity, remained constant at $2,546 in fiscal 2003 compared to $2,548 in
fiscal 2002.
Salaries, wages and benefits were $111.6 million, or 30.4% of operating
revenue, for fiscal 2003, compared to $100.4 million, or 29.8% of operating
revenue, for fiscal 2002. This increase is primarily related to a 16.2% increase
in company miles, which in turn increased the amount paid to drivers. The
non-driver payroll expense and employer-paid health insurance remained
consistent year over year despite an industry wide increase in medical expenses.
Fuel expenses increased to $47.6 million, or 13.0% of operating revenue,
for fiscal 2003 compared to $36.0 million, or 10.7%, in fiscal 2002. This
increase was primarily attributable to a 16.2% increase in company miles and an
increase in average fuel prices of approximately $0.17 per gallon. Fuel expense
also was partially offset by the collection of $9.0 million in fuel surcharge
revenue in the fiscal 2003 period, compared to $2.8 million in the fiscal 2002
period. We expect fuel prices may remain at relatively high levels due to low
inventory and unrest
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in the Middle East. Higher fuel prices will increase our operating expenses to
the extent we cannot offset them with surcharges.
Operations and maintenance increased to $31.7 million, or 8.6% of operating
revenue, for fiscal 2003, compared to $28.1 million, or 8.3% of operating
revenue, in fiscal 2002. Maintenance expenses increased in fiscal 2003, as the
average age of our tractors increased to 2.7 years from 2.3 years and trailers
increased to 6.1 years from 4.9 years. As the age of our equipment has
increased, the cost to maintain the fleet has increased. Operations and
maintenance consist of direct operating expense, maintenance and tire expense.
Insurance and claims expense was $14.1 million, or 3.8% of operating
revenue, for fiscal 2003, compared to $12.0 million, or 3.6% of operating
revenue, for fiscal 2002. Our insurance program involves self-insurance at
various risk retention levels. Claims in excess of these risk levels are covered
by insurance in amounts we consider to be adequate. We accrue for the uninsured
portion of claims based on known claims and historical experience. We regularly
evaluate our insurance program in an effort to maintain a balance between
premium expense and the risk retention we are willing to assume.
Depreciation and amortization, consisting primarily of depreciation of
revenue equipment, increased slightly to $13.8 million in fiscal 2003 from $13.7
million for fiscal 2002. As a percentage of operating revenue, depreciation and
amortization decreased slightly to 3.8% of operating revenue in fiscal 2003 from
4.1% of operating revenue in fiscal 2002, as we moved to financing revenue
equipment under operating leases. As such, this revenue equipment is not
reflected on our balance sheet and the expenses related to such equipment are
reflected on our statements of operations in revenue equipment rentals, rather
than in depreciation and amortization and interest expense, as is the case for
revenue equipment that is financed with borrowings or capital leases. We expect
most of the new tractors and trailers acquired in connection with our fleet
upgrade will be financed under off-balance sheet operating leases.
Revenue equipment rentals were $24.5 million, or 6.7% of operating revenue,
in fiscal 2003, compared to $21.8 million, or 6.5% of operating revenue, for
fiscal 2002. This increase was attributable to a higher proportion of our
tractor and trailer fleet held under operating leases during fiscal 2003. As we
expect to finance most of our new tractors and trailers under off-balance sheet
operating leases, we expect revenue equipment rentals will increase going
forward.
Purchased transportation decreased to $85.5 million, or 23.3% of operating
revenue, for fiscal 2003, from $90.3 million, or 26.8% of operating revenue, for
fiscal 2002. This decrease was primarily related to reduced independent
contractor expense, as the percentage of our fleet comprised of independent
contractors decreased. Independent contractors are drivers who cover all their
operating expenses (fuel, driver salaries, maintenance, and equipment costs) for
a fixed payment per mile. We expect the majority of our equipment additions to
come in our company-operated fleet. As a result, the percentage of our fleet
comprised of independent contractors may continue to decline, with a
corresponding decrease in this expense category. It has become difficult to
recruit and train independent contractors.
All of our other operating expenses are relatively minor in amount, and
there were no significant changes in these expenses.
Net interest expense decreased by $1.3 million, or 17.3%, to $6.2 million
in fiscal 2003, or 1.7% of operating revenue, from $7.5 million in fiscal 2002,
or 2.2% of operating revenue. The decrease was the result of lower interest
rates and reduced bank borrowings, offset by a one-time pretax write-off of
unamortized loan origination costs of approximately $0.9 million related to our
line of credit in fiscal 2003. Interest rates decreased 0.9% year-over-year and
bank borrowings decreased to $23.1 million for fiscal 2003 from $38.9 million
for fiscal 2002.
Other income and expense includes approximately $1.1 million of commission
income related to a receivables collection agreement between Foothill Capital
and us. This agreement related to the collection of receivables tied to the
bankrupt Burlington Motor Carriers' business. We have recognized approximately
$1.0 million of other expense related to a write-down of revenue equipment
acquired from Foothill Capital, which has not been located.
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Our pretax margin, which we believe is a useful measure of our operating
performance because it is neutral with regard to the method of revenue equipment
financing that a company uses, improved to 2.0%, excluding the impact of a
one-time pretax write-off of unamortized loan origination costs of approximately
$0.9 million related to the refinancing of our line of credit in fiscal 2003,
from 0.9% in fiscal 2002.
Income taxes increased by $1.7 million to $2.9 million for fiscal 2003 from
$1.2 million for fiscal 2002. The effective tax rate increased as a result of an
increase in non-deductible expenses related to our driver per diem pay structure
and the tax effect on the trailer impairment. As per diem charges are partially
non-deductible for income tax purposes, our tax rate will fluctuate as our net
income fluctuates.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Trucking is a capital-intensive business. We require cash to fund our
operating expenses (other than depreciation and amortization), to make capital
expenditures and acquisitions, and to repay debt, including principal and
interest payments. Other than ordinary operating expenses, we anticipate that
capital expenditures for the acquisition of revenue equipment will constitute
our primary cash requirement over the next twelve months. Our principal sources
of liquidity are cash generated from operations, bank borrowings, capital and
operating lease financing of revenue equipment, proceeds from the sale of used
revenue equipment, and to a lesser extent, the proceeds from our recent stock
issuance.
We generated net cash from operating activities of $33.1 million in fiscal
2004, $33.7 million in fiscal 2003, and $14.5 million in fiscal 2002. In fiscal
2004, cash flow remained relatively constant compared to fiscal 2003 with an
increase in trade receivables offset by an increase in accounts payable.
Net cash used in investing activities was $4.6 million for fiscal 2004,
compared to net cash provided by investing activities of $3.2 million for fiscal
2003 and $5.3 million for fiscal 2002. Approximately $3.6 million of the cash
used in investing activities for fiscal 2004 was related to our purchase of
certain assets of Highway Express in August of 2003. In addition, cash used in
(provided by) investing activities includes the net cash effect of acquisitions
and dispositions of revenue equipment during each year. Capital expenditures
(including the value of equipment procured under capital leases and excluding
the assets purchased from Highway Express) totaled $25.1 million in fiscal 2004,
$7.1 million in fiscal 2003, and $19.0 million in fiscal 2002. We generated
proceeds from the sale of property and equipment of $22.8 million in fiscal
2004, $10.3 million in fiscal 2003, and $11.7 million in fiscal 2002.
Net cash used in financing activities was $29.2 million in fiscal 2004,
$36.2 million in fiscal 2003, and $20.2 million in fiscal 2002. Financing
activity represents bank borrowings (new borrowings, net of repayments) and
payment of the principal component of capital lease obligations.
As of June 30, 2004, we had on order 407 tractors and 600 trailers for
delivery through June 2005. These revenue equipment orders represent a capital
commitment of approximately $45.6 million, before considering the proceeds of
equipment dispositions. In connection with our fleet upgrade, we have financed
most of the new tractors and new trailers we have acquired to date under
off-balance sheet operating leases. A portion of the used equipment that has
been or will be replaced by these new units was or is owned or held under
capital leases and, therefore, carried on our balance sheet. As a result of our
increased use of operating leases to finance acquisitions of revenue equipment,
we have reduced our balance sheet debt. At June 30, 2004, our total balance
sheet debt, including capital lease obligations and current maturities, was
$14.5 million, compared to $60.8 million at June 30, 2003, and $97.0 million at
June 30, 2002. Our debt-to-capitalization ratio (total balance sheet debt as a
percentage of total balance sheet debt plus total stockholders' equity)
decreased to 14.9% at June 30, 2004, from 51.5% at June 30, 2003, and 64.3% at
June 30, 2002.
Over the past several years, we have financed most of our new tractors and
trailers under operating leases, which are not reflected on our balance sheet.
The use of operating leases also affects our statement of cash flows. For assets
subject to these operating leases, we do not record depreciation as an increase
to net cash provided by operations, nor do we record any entry with respect to
investing activities or financing activities.
Our operating leases include some under which we do not guarantee the value
of the asset at the end of the lease term ("walk-away leases") and some under
which we do guarantee the value of the asset at the end of the lease term. We
were obligated for residual value payments related to operating leases of $42.5
million at June 30, 2004
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and $51.1 million at June 30, 2003. A portion of these amounts is covered by
repurchase and/or trade agreements we have with the equipment manufacturer. We
believe that any residual payment obligations that are not covered by the
manufacturer will be satisfied, in the aggregate, by the value of the related
equipment at the end of the lease. We anticipate that our continued reliance on
operating leases, rather than bank borrowings or capital leases, to finance the
acquisition of revenue equipment in connection with our fleet upgrade will allow
us to use our cash flows to further reduce our balance sheet debt.
The tractors on order are not protected by manufacturers' repurchase
arrangements and are not subject to "walk-away" leases under which we can return
the equipment without liability regardless of its market value at the time of
return. Therefore, we are subject to the risk that equipment values may decline,
in which case we would suffer a loss upon disposition and be required to make
cash payments because of the residual value guarantees we provide to our
equipment lessors.
On September 26, 2002, we entered into our current primary credit facility
with Fleet Capital Corporation, Fleet Capital Canada Corporation and several
other lenders. This $55.0 million facility consists of revolving loan
facilities, approximately $10.8 million in term loan subfacilities, and a
commitment to issue and guaranty letters of credit. Repayment of the amounts
outstanding under the credit facility is secured by a lien on our assets,
including the stock or other equity interests of our subsidiaries, and the
assets of certain of our subsidiaries. In addition, certain of our subsidiaries
that are not party to the credit facility have guaranteed repayment of the
amount outstanding under the credit facility and have granted a lien on their
respective assets to secure such repayment. The credit facility expires on
September 26, 2005.
Amounts available under the credit facility are determined based on our
accounts receivable borrowing base. The facility contains restrictive covenants,
which, among other things, limit our ability to pay cash dividends and make
capital expenditures and lease payments, and require us to maintain compliance
with certain financial ratios, including a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio.
We were in compliance with these covenants at June 30, 2004, and expect to
remain in compliance for the foreseeable future. At June 30, 2004, $6.0 million
of our credit facility was utilized as outstanding borrowings and $6.8 million
was utilized for standby letters of credit, and we had approximately $37.4
million in remaining availability under the facility.
We believe we will be able to fund our operating expenses, as well as our
current commitments for the acquisition of revenue equipment in connection with
our fleet upgrade, over the next twelve months with a combination of cash
generated from operations, borrowings available under our primary credit
facility, and lease financing arrangements. Our reduction in outstanding
indebtedness with the application of the net proceeds of our recent stock
offering significantly increased the availability under our primary credit
facility for working capital and other purposes. Subject to any required lender
approval, we may make acquisitions, although we do not have any specific
acquisition plans at this time.
We will continue to have significant capital requirements over the long
term, and the availability of the needed capital will depend upon our financial
condition and operating results and numerous other factors over which we have
limited or no control, including prevailing market conditions and the market
price of our common stock. However, based on our improving operating results,
anticipated future cash flows, current availability under our credit facility,
as well as increased borrowing availability following the application of
offering proceeds, and sources of equipment lease financing that we expect will
be available to us, we do not expect to experience significant liquidity
constraints in the foreseeable future.
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As of June 30, 2004, our bank loans, capitalized leases, operating leases,
other debts, and future commitments have stated maturities or minimum annual
payments as follows:
Annual Cash Requirements
as of June 30, 2004
(in thousands)
Amounts Due by Period
One to Three Over
Less than Three to Five Five
Total One Year Years Years Years
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Operating leases (1)......................... $159,949 $37,298 $67,082 $27,106 $28,463
Capital lease obligations(1)................. 5,317 3,040 1,449 225 603
Long-term debt............................... 9,177 2,270 4,703 319 1,885
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Sub-total.................................... 174,443 42,608 73,234 27,650 30,951
Future purchase of revenue equipment......... 45,555 3,477 13,908 21,919 6,251
Employment and consulting agreements(2)...... 1,430 958 453 19 ---
Standby letters of credit.................... 6,766 6,766 --- --- ---
----------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------
Total........................................ $228,194 $53,809 $87,595 $49,588 $37,202
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(1) Included in these balances are residual guarantees of $42.5 million in total and $6.0 million coming due in less than one year.
We believe these amounts will be satisfied by manufacturer commitments.
(2) The amounts reflected in the table do not include amounts that could become payable to our Chief Executive Officer, Chief
Financial Officer, and our Executive Vice President under certain circumstances if their employment by the Company is
terminated.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Operating leases have been an important source of financing for our revenue
equipment. We lease a significant portion of our tractor and trailer fleet using
operating leases. In connection with substantially all of our operating leases,
we have issued residual value guarantees, which provide that if we do not
purchase the leased equipment from the lessor at the end of the lease term, then
we are liable to the lessor for an amount equal to the shortage (if any) between
the proceeds from the sale of the equipment and an agreed value. With respect to
a substantial majority of our tractors and a significant minority of our
trailers held under operating leases, we have obtained from the manufacturers
residual value guarantees that meet or exceed the amount of our guarantee to the
lessor. To the extent the expected value at the lease termination date is lower
than the residual value guarantee, we would accrue for the difference over the
remaining lease term. We currently believe that proceeds from the sale of
equipment held under operating leases would exceed the amount of our residual
obligation on all operating leases.
Inflation
Many of our operating expenses, including fuel costs and revenue equipment,
are sensitive to the effects of inflation, which result in higher operating
costs and reduced operating income. The effects of inflation on our business
during the past three years were most significant in fuel. We have limited the
effects of inflation through increases in freight rates and fuel surcharges.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States 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 and assumptions. We evaluate
these estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis, utilizing historical
experience, consultation with experts, and other methods considered reasonable
in the particular circumstances. Nevertheless,
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actual results may differ significantly from our estimates and assumptions, and
it is possible that materially different amounts would be reported using
differing estimates or assumptions. We consider our critical accounting policies
to be those that require us to make more significant judgments and estimates
when we prepare our financial statements. Our critical accounting policies
include the following:
Revenue Recognition. Upon delivery of a load, we recognize all revenue
related to that load, including revenue from detention charges and our fuel
surcharge program. In this connection, we make estimates concerning the
collectibility of our accounts receivable and the required amounts of reserves
for uncollectible accounts. We also recognize direct operating expenses, such as
drivers' wages and fuel, on the date of delivery of the relevant load.
Depreciation of Property and Equipment. We depreciate our property and
equipment using the straight line method over the estimated useful life of the
asset. We generally use estimated useful lives of 4 to 12 years for tractors and
trailers, and estimated salvage values for tractors and trailers generally range
from 25% to 40% of the capitalized cost. Gains and losses on the disposal of
revenue equipment are included in depreciation expense in our statements of
operations.
We periodically review the reasonableness of our estimates regarding useful
lives and salvage values of our revenue equipment and other long-lived assets
based upon, among other things, our experience with similar assets, conditions
in the used equipment market, and prevailing industry practice. Changes in our
useful life or salvage value estimates, or fluctuations in market values that
are not reflected in our estimates, could have a material effect on our results
of operations.
Revenue equipment and other long-lived assets are tested for impairment
whenever an event occurs that indicates an impairment may exist. Expected future
cash flows are used to analyze whether an impairment has occurred. If the sum of
expected undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying value of the
long-lived asset, then an impairment loss is recognized. We measure the
impairment loss by comparing the fair value of the asset to its carrying value.
Fair value is determined based on a discounted cash flow analysis or the
appraised or estimated market value of the asset, as appropriate.
Operating leases. We recently have financed a majority of our revenue
equipment acquisitions with operating leases, rather than with bank borrowings
or capital lease arrangements. These leases generally contain residual value
guarantees, which provide that the value of equipment returned to the Lessor at
the end of the lease term will be no lower than a negotiated amount. To the
extent that the value of the equipment is below the negotiated amount, we are
liable to the Lessor for the shortage at the expiration of the lease. For
approximately 81% of our current tractors and 61% of our current trailers, we
have residual value guarantees at amounts equal to our residual obligation to
the lessors. For all other equipment (or to the extent we believe any
manufacturer will refuse or be unable to meet its obligation), we are required
to recognize additional rental expense to the extent we believe the fair market
value at the lease termination will be less than our obligation to the lessor.
In accordance with SFAS 13, "Accounting for Leases," property and equipment
held under operating leases, and liabilities related thereto, are not reflected
on our balance sheet. All expenses related to revenue equipment operating leases
are reflected on our statements of operations in the line item entitled "Revenue
equipment rentals." As such, financing revenue equipment with operating leases
instead of bank borrowings or capital leases effectively moves the interest
component of the financing arrangement into operating expenses on our statements
of operations. Consequently, we believe that pretax margin (income before income
taxes as a percentage of operating revenue) may provide a more useful measure of
our operating performance than operating ratio (operating expenses as a
percentage of operating revenue) because it eliminates the impact of revenue
equipment financing decisions.
Claims Reserves and Estimates. The primary claims arising for us consist of
cargo liability, personal injury, property damage, collision and comprehensive,
workers' compensation, and employee medical expenses. We maintain self-insurance
levels for these various areas of risk and have established reserves to cover
these self-insured liabilities. We also maintain insurance to cover liabilities
in excess of these self-insurance amounts. Claims reserves represent accruals
for the estimated uninsured portion of reported claims, including adverse
development of reported claims, as well as estimates of incurred but not
reported claims. Reported claims and related loss reserves are estimated by
third party administrators, and we refer to these estimates in establishing our
reserves. Claims incurred but not reported are estimated based on our historical
experience and industry trends, which are continually
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monitored, and accruals are adjusted when warranted by changes in facts and
circumstances. In establishing our reserves we must take into account and
estimate various factors, including, but not limited to, assumptions concerning
the nature and severity of the claim, the effect of the jurisdiction on any
award or settlement, the length of time until ultimate resolution, inflation
rates in health care and in general, interest rates, legal expenses, and other
factors. Our actual experience may be different than our estimates, sometimes
significantly. Changes in assumptions as well as changes in actual experience
could cause these estimates to change in the near term. Insurance and claims
expense will vary from period to period based on the severity and frequency of
claims incurred in a given period.
Goodwill. Our consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2004, and June 30,
2003, included goodwill of acquired businesses of approximately $16.7 million.
This amount has been recorded as a result of prior business acquisitions
accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Prior to July 1, 2001,
goodwill from each acquisition was generally amortized on a straight-line basis.
Under FASB No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, which we adopted as of
July 1, 2001, goodwill is tested for impairment annually (or more often, if an
event or circumstance indicates that an impairment loss has been incurred) in
lieu of amortization. The provisions of FASB No. 142 required the completion of
a transitional impairment test within six months of adoption. We completed this
transitional test and there was no impairment as of July 1, 2001. During the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2004, we completed our most recent annual impairment
test for that fiscal year and concluded that there was no indication of
impairment.
A significant amount of judgment is required in performing goodwill
impairment tests. Such tests include estimating the fair value of our reporting
units. As required by FASB No. 142, we compare the estimated fair value of our
reporting units with their respective carrying amounts including goodwill. We
define a reporting unit as an operating segment. Under FASB No. 142, fair value
refers to the amount for which the entire reporting unit could be bought or
sold. Our methods for estimating reporting unit values include market
quotations, asset and liability fair values, and other valuation techniques,
such as discounted cash flows and multiples of earnings, revenue, or other
financial measures. With the exception of market quotations, all of these
methods involve significant estimates and assumptions, including estimates of
future financial performance and the selection of appropriate discount rates and
valuation multiples.
Accounting for Income Taxes. Deferred income taxes represent a substantial
liability on our consolidated balance sheet. Deferred income taxes are
determined in accordance with SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes."
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax
consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases, and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards. We evaluate our tax
assets and liabilities on a periodic basis and adjust these balances as
appropriate. We believe that we have adequately provided for our future tax
consequences based upon current facts and circumstances and current tax law.
However, should our tax positions be challenged and not prevail, different
outcomes could result and have a significant impact on the amounts reported in
our consolidated financial statements.
The carrying value of our deferred tax assets (tax benefits expected to be
realized in the future) assumes that we will be able to generate, based on
certain estimates and assumptions, sufficient future taxable income in certain
tax jurisdictions to utilize these deferred tax benefits. If these estimates and
related assumptions change in the future, we may be required to reduce the value
of the deferred tax assets resulting in additional income tax expense. We
believe that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets, net of
valuation allowance, will be realized, based on forecasted income. However,
there can be no assurance that we will meet our forecasts of future income. We
evaluate the deferred tax assets on a periodic basis and assess the need for
additional valuation allowances.
Federal income taxes are provided on that portion of the income of foreign
subsidiaries that is expected to be remitted to the United States.
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Factors That May Affect Future Results
Our business is subject to a number of known and unknown risks and
uncertainties that may have a materially adverse effect on our financial
condition or operating results, many of which are beyond our control.
Important factors currently known to us that could adversely affect our
financial condition or operating results are summarized in Exhibit 99.1 to this
report and discussed in more detail in the "Risk Factors" section of our
Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed with the SEC on May 19, 2004.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We experience various market risks, including changes in interest rates,
foreign currency exchange rates, and fuel prices. We do not enter into
derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes,
nor when there are no underlying related exposures.
Interest Rate Risk. We are exposed to interest rate risk principally from
our primary credit facility. The credit facility carries a maximum variable
interest rate of either the bank's base rate plus 3.0% or LIBOR plus 3.5%. At
June 30, 2004, the interest rate for revolving borrowings under our credit
facility was LIBOR plus 2.25%. At June 30, 2004, we had $6.0 million in variable
rate term loan borrowings outstanding under the credit facility. Assuming
variable rate borrowings under the credit facility at June 30, 2004 levels, a
hypothetical 10% increase in the bank's base rate and LIBOR would reduce our net
income by approximately $43,000.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk. We are subject to foreign currency
exchange rate risk, specifically in connection with our Canadian operations.
While virtually all of the expenses associated with our Canadian operations,
such as independent contractor costs, company driver compensation, and
administrative costs, are paid in Canadian dollars, a significant portion of our
revenue generated from those operations is billed in U.S. dollars because many
of our customers are U.S. shippers transporting goods to or from Canada. As a
result, increases in the Canadian dollar exchange rate adversely affect the
profitability of our Canadian operations. Assuming revenue and expenses for our
Canadian operations identical to the year ended June 30, 2004 (both in terms of
amount and currency mix), we estimate that a $0.01 increase in the Canadian
dollar exchange rate would reduce our annual net income by approximately
$350,000. In response to the increase in Canadian dollar exchange rates, we
entered into derivative financial instruments to reduce our exposure to currency
fluctuations. In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities." In June 2000, the FASB issued SFAS
138, "Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging
Activity, an Amendment of SFAS 133." SFAS 133 and SFAS 138 require that all
derivative instruments be recorded on the balance sheet at their respective fair
values. Derivatives that are not hedges must be adjusted to fair value through
earnings. As of June 30, 2004, we had 92% of our estimated Canadian currency
exposure hedged through August 2004. These derivative contracts resulted in a
$107,000 expense for the year ended June 30, 2004.
We generally do not face the same magnitude of foreign currency exchange
rate risk in connection with our intra-Mexico operations conducted through our
Mexican subsidiary, Jaguar, because our foreign currency revenues are generally
proportionate to our foreign currency expenses for those operations. For
purposes of consolidation, however, the operating results earned by our
subsidiaries, including Jaguar, in foreign currencies are converted into United
States dollars. As a result, a decrease in the value of the Mexican peso could
adversely affect our consolidated results of operations. Assuming revenue and
expenses for our Mexican operations identical to the year ended June 30, 2004
(both in terms of amount and currency mix), we estimate that a $0.01 decrease in
the Mexican peso exchange rate would reduce our annual net income by
approximately $65,000.
Commodity Price Risk. Shortages of fuel, increases in prices, or rationing
of petroleum products can have a materially adverse effect on our operations and
profitability. Fuel is subject to economic, political and market factors that
are outside of our control. Historically, we have sought to recover a portion of
short-term increases in fuel prices from customers through the collection of
fuel surcharges. However, fuel surcharges do not always fully offset increases
in fuel prices. In addition, from time-to-time we may enter into derivative
financial instruments to reduce our exposure to fuel price fluctuations. In
accordance with SFAS 133, we adjust any derivative instruments to fair value
through earnings on a monthly basis. As of June 30, 2004, we had none of our
estimated fuel purchases hedged. Derivative contracts had no material impact on
our results of operations for the year ended June 30, 2004.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
The following statements are filed with this report:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm;
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2004 and 2003;
Consolidated Statements of Operations for years ended June 30, 2004,
2003, and 2002;
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for years ended June 30, 2004, 2003,
and 2002;
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for years ended June 30,
2004, 2003, and 2002; and
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three years ended June 30, 2004 with
Report of Independent Auditors
Contents
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.......................................... 27
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2004 and 2003.................................... 28
Consolidated Statements of Operations for years ended
June 30, 2004, 2003, and 2002........................................................... 29
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for years ended
June 30, 2004, 2003, and 2002........................................................... 30
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for years ended
June 30, 2004, 2003, and 2002........................................................... 31
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.................................................. 32
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors and Stockholders of Celadon Group, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Celadon
Group, Inc. as of June 30, 2004 and 2003, and the related consolidated
statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended June 30, 2004. Our audits also included the
financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15. These financial
statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and
schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that
we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of
Celadon Group, Inc. at June 30, 2004 and 2003, and the consolidated results of
its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended June 30, 2004, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statements
schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statement taken as
a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth
therein.
/s/ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana
July 29, 2004
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, 2004 and 2003
(Dollars in thousands)
A S S E T S 2004 2003
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents.................................................. $ 356 $ 1,088
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
$1,945 and $1,065 in 2004 and 2003, respectively....................... 52,248 44,182
Accounts receivable -other................................................. 4,476 3,432
Prepaid expenses and other current assets.................................. 5,427 7,101
Tires in service........................................................... 4,368 4,714
Income tax receivable...................................................... --- ---
Deferred income taxes...................................................... 1,974 2,296
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Total current assets................................................... 68,849 62,813
Property and equipment......................................................... 102,084 129,319
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 40,283 52,352
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Net property and equipment............................................. 61,801 76,967
Tires in service............................................................... 1,875 2,207
Goodwill ...................................................................... 16,702 16,702
Other assets................................................................... 2,083 3,384
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Total assets........................................................... $ 151,310 $ 162,073
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L I A B I L I T I E S A N D S T O C K H O L D E R S' E Q U I T Y
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable........................................................... $ 7,464 $ 4,204
Accrued salaries and benefits.............................................. 9,229 6,748
Accrued insurance and claims............................................... 7,563 5,163
Accrued independent contractor expense..................................... 2,269 2,728
Accrued fuel expense....................................................... 2,466 3,138
Other accrued expenses..................................................... 11,499 11,074
Current maturities of long-term debt....................................... 2,270 6,156
Current maturities of capital lease obligations............................ 3,040 14,960
Income tax payable......................................................... 2,941 299
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Total current liabilities.............................................. 48,741 54,470
Long-term debt, net of current maturities...................................... 6,907 26,406
Capital lease obligations, net of current maturities........................... 2,277 13,272
Deferred income taxes.......................................................... 10,530 10,648
Minority interest.............................................................. 25 25
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, authorized 179,985 shares; no
shares issued and outstanding.......................................... --- ---
Common stock, $0.033 par value, authorized 12,000,000 shares issued
9,748,970 and 7,789,764 shares at June 30, 2004 and 2003,respectively.. 322 257
Additional paid-in capital............................................... 86,588 60,092
Retained deficit......................................................... (1,036) (761)
Unearned compensation on restricted stock................................ (689) ---
Accumulated other comprehensive loss..................................... (2,355) (1,947)
Treasury stock, at cost, 96,001 shares at June 30, 2003................... --- (389)
----------- ------------
Total stockholders' equity............................................. 82,830 57,252
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity............................. $ 151,310 $ 162,073
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002
(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts)
2004 2003 2002
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Operating revenue....................................................... $397,923 $367,105 $336,999
Operating expenses:
Salaries, wages and employee benefits............................... 124,532 111,588 100,373
Fuel................................................................ 54,019 47,592 36,047
Operations and maintenance.......................................... 33,081 31,703 28,088
Insurance and claims................................................ 18,919 14,100 12,032
Depreciation, amortization and impairment charge(1)................. 25,779 13,818 13,690
Revenue equipment rentals........................................... 30,244 24,516 21,843
Purchased transportation............................................ 77,617 85,545 90,301
Cost of products and services sold.................................. 5,022 4,545 4,062
Professional and consulting fees.................................... 2,366 2,515 1,663
Communications and utilities........................................ 4,226 4,160 3,903
Operating taxes and licenses........................................ 8,182 7,484 6,821
General and other operating ........................................ 6,865 6,805 7,631
---------- ----------- ----------
Total operating expenses........................................ 390,852 354,371 326,454
Operating income........................................................ 7,071 12,734 10,545
Other (income) expense:
Interest income..................................................... (40) (85) (114)
Interest expense.................................................... 3,763 6,286 7,601
Other (income) expense, net......................................... 180 (3) 134
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Income before income taxes.............................................. 3,168 6,536 2,924
Provision for income taxes.............................................. 3,443 2,948 1,215
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Net income (loss)............................................... $ (275) $ 3,588 $ 1,709
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Earnings (loss) per common share:
Diluted earnings (loss) per share............................... $ (0.03) $ 0.45 $ 0.22
Basic earnings (loss) per share................................. $ (0.03) $ 0.47 $ 0.22
Average shares outstanding:
Diluted......................................................... 7,986 8,035 7,753
Basic........................................................... 7,986 7,688 7,611
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(1) Includes a $9.8 million trailer impairment charge in 2004.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002
(Dollars in thousands)
2004 2003 2002
---------- ---------- ----------
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)................................................... $ (275) $ 3,588 $ 1,709
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization....................................... 15,945 13,818 13,690
Impairment charge................................................... 9,834 --- ---
Write-off of loan origination cost.................................. --- 914 ---
Write-off of revenue equipment...................................... --- 1,023 ---
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes....................... 204 2,570 658
Provision for doubtful accounts..................................... 960 704 933
Restricted stock grants and stock appreciation rights............... 879 --- ---
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables............................................... (6,543) 9,910 (5,818)
Accounts receivable - other..................................... (922) 2,296 (6)
Income tax recoverable.......................................... --- --- 690
Tires in service................................................ 678 (758) 474
Prepaid expenses and other current assets....................... 1,989 (1,793) 2,793
Other assets.................................................... 1,385 (483) (1,460)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses........................... 6,029 1,628 736
Income tax payable.............................................. 2,889 284 51
---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash provided by operating activities....................... 33,051 33,701 14,450
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment.................................. (23,837) (7,053) (6,374)
Proceeds on sale of property and equipment.......................... 22,801 10,291 11,651
Purchase of a business, net of cash................................. (3,593) --- ---
---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities............. (4,630) 3,238 5,277
Cash flows from financing activities:
Purchase of treasury stock ......................................... --- --- (17)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock.............................. 25,875 78 598
Proceeds of long-term debt.......................................... 2,040 4,147 3,795
Payments on long-term debt.......................................... (32,866) (23,294) (10,211)
Principal payments on capital lease obligations..................... (24,202) (17,081) (14,387)
---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash used in financing activities........................... (29,153) (36,150) (20,222)
---------- ---------- ----------
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents........................ (732) 789 (495)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year.......................... 1,088 299 794
---------- ---------- ----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year................................ $ 356 $ 1,088 $ 299
========== ========== ==========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid....................................................... $ 3,825 $ 5,299 $ 7,700
Income taxes paid................................................... $ 270 $ 316 $ 281
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash flow investing activities:
Lease obligation incurred in the purchase of equipment.............. $ 1,166 $ 286 $ 12,579
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Years ended June 30, 2004, 2002 and 2001
(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts)
Common Accumulated Total
Stock Additional Retained Other Treasury Stock-
No. of Shares Paid-In Earnings Comprehensive Stock- Unearned Holders'
Outstanding Amount Capital (Deficit) Income/(Loss) Common Compensation Equity
------------- -------- ---------- --------- ------------- ------- ------------ -------
Balance at June 30, 2001 7,539,642 $ 257 $59,923 $(6,058) $(1,051) $(1,008) --- $52,063
Net income --- --- --- 1,709 --- --- --- 1,709
Equity adjustments for foreign
currency translation --- --- --- --- (530) --- --- (530)
------------- -------- ---------- --------- ------------- ------- ------------ -------
Comprehensive income (loss) --- --- --- 1,709 (530) --- --- 1,179
Tax benefits from stock options --- --- 93 --- --- --- --- 93
Treasury stock purchases (4,250) --- --- --- --- (17) --- (17)
Treasury stock sales 103,850 --- --- --- --- 415 --- 415
Exercise of incentive stock
options 38,366 --- 28 --- --- 155 --- 183
------------- -------- ---------- --------- ------------- ------- ------------ -------
Balance at June 30, 2002 7,677,608 $257 $60,044 $(4,349) $(1,581) $ (455) --- $53,916
Net income --- --- --- 3,588 --- --- --- 3,588
Equity adjustments for foreign
currency translation --- --- --- --- (366) --- --- (366)
------------- -------- ---------- --------- ------------- ------- ------------ -------
Comprehensive income (loss) --- --- --- 3,588 (366) --- --- 3,222
Tax benefits from stock options --- --- 37 --- --- --- --- 37
Exercise of incentive stock
options 16,155 --- 11 --- --- 66 --- 77
------------- -------- ---------- --------- ------------- ------- ------------ -------
Balance at June 30, 2003 7,693,763 $257 $60,092 $ (761) $(1,947) $ (389) $ --- $57,252
Net loss --- --- --- (275) --- --- --- (275)
Equity adjustments for foreign
currency translation --- --- --- --- (408) --- --- (408)
------------- -------- ---------- --------- ------------- ------- ------------ -------
Comprehensive loss --- --- --- (275) (408) --- --- (683)
Tax benefits from stock options --- --- 247 --- --- --- --- 247
Secondary stock offering 1,853,500 61 24,997 --- --- --- --- 25,058
Restricted stock grants 67,800 3 824 --- --- --- (689) 138
Exercise of incentive stock
options 133,907 1 428 --- --- 389 --- 818
------------- -------- ---------- --------- ------------- ------- ------------ -------
Balance at June 30, 2004 9,748,970 $322 $86,588 $(1,036) $(2,355) $ 0 $ (689) $82,830
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2004
(1) ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization
Celadon Group, Inc. (the "Company"), through its subsidiaries, provides
long haul, full truckload services between the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The Company's primary trucking subsidiaries are: Celadon Trucking Services, Inc.
("CTSI"), a U.S. based company; Servicio de Transportation Jaguar, S.A. de C.V.
("Jaguar"), a Mexican based company and Celadon Canada ("CelCan"), a Canadian
based company.
TruckersB2B, Inc. ("TruckersB2B") is an internet based
"business-to-business" membership program, majority owned by Celadon E-Commerce,
Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Celadon Group, Inc.
Summary of Significant Account Policies
Principles of Consolidation and Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Celadon
Group, Inc. and its wholly and majority owned subsidiaries, all of which are
wholly owned except for Jaguar and TruckersB2B in which the Company has a 75%
and 81% interest, respectively. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Unless otherwise noted, all
references to annual periods refer to the respective fiscal years ended June 30.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosures at the date of the
financial statements and during the reporting period. Such estimates include
provisions for liability claims and uncollectible accounts receivable. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with a maturity of
three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk, consist primarily of trade receivables.
Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are generally
limited due to the Company's large number of customers and the diverse range of
industries, which they represent. Accounts receivable balances due from
DaimlerChrysler totaled $3.3 million, or 6.1%, of the gross trade receivables at
June 30, 2004. The Company had no other significant concentrations of credit
risk.
Accounts Receivable Other
The primary components of accounts receivable other are company driver
advances, independent contractor advances, and equipment sales receivables.
Company driver and independent contractor advances are collected on the next
payroll and settlement dates of sale.
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2004
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Property and equipment under
capital leases are stated at fair value at the inception of the lease.
Depreciation of property and equipment and amortization of assets under
capital leases is generally computed using the straight-line method and is based
on the estimated useful lives (net of salvage value) of the related assets as
follows:
Revenue and service equipment.............. 4-12 years
Furniture and office equipment............. 4-7 years
Buildings.................................. 20 years
Leasehold improvements..................... Lesser of life of lease or
useful life of improvement
Initial delivery costs relating to placing tractors and trailers in
service, which are included in revenue and service equipment, are being
amortized on a straight-line basis over the lives of the assets or in the case
of leased equipment, over the respective lease term. The cost of maintenance and
repairs, including tractor overhauls, is charged to expense as incurred.
Long-lived assets are depreciated over estimated useful lives based on
historical experience and prevailing industry practice. Estimated useful lives
are periodically reviewed to ensure they remain appropriate. Long-lived assets
are tested for impairment whenever an event occurs that indicates an impairment
may exist. Future cash flows and operating performance are used for analyzing
impairment losses. If the sum of expected undiscounted cash flows is less than
the carrying value an impairment loss is recognized. The Company measures the
impairment loss by comparing the fair value of the asset to its carrying value.
Fair value is determined based on a discounted cash flow analysis or appraised
or estimated market values as appropriate. Long-lived assets that are held for
sale are recorded at the lower of carrying value or the fair value less costs to
sell.
Tires in Service
Original and replacement tires on tractors and trailers are included in
tires in service and are amortized over 18 to 36 months.
Goodwill
Goodwill reflects the excess of cost over net assets of businesses
acquired. Goodwill is accounted for based on Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards ("SFAS") 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," which addresses
the financial accounting and reporting standards for the acquisition of
intangible assets outside of a business combination and for goodwill and other
intangible assets subsequent to their acquisition. This accounting standard
requires that goodwill be separately disclosed from other intangible assets in
the statement of financial position, and no longer be amortized but tested for
impairment on a periodic basis. At April 1, 2004, the Company reviewed the
impairment test principles applied previously and concluded that there is no
impairment.
Insurance Reserves
Reserves for known claims and incurred but not reported claims up to
specific policy limits are accrued based upon information provided by third
party administrators. Such amounts are included in accrued insurance and claims.
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2004
Revenue Recognition
Trucking revenue and related direct cost are recognized on the date freight
is delivered by the Company to the customer and collectibility is reasonably
assured. Prior to commencement of shipment, the Company will negotiate an agreed
upon price for services to be rendered.
TruckersB2B revenue is recognized at different times depending on the
product or service purchased by the TruckersB2B member ("member"). Revenue for
fuel rebates is recognized in the month the fuel was purchased by a member. The
tire rebate revenue is recognized when proof-of-purchase documents are received
from members. In most other programs, TruckersB2B receives commissions,
royalties or transaction fees based upon percentages of member purchases.
TruckersB2B records revenue under these programs when earned and it receives the
necessary information to calculate the revenue.
Costs of Products and Services
Cost of products and services represents the cost of the product or service
purchased or used by the TruckersB2B member. Cost of products and services is
recognized in the period that TruckersB2B recognizes revenue for the respective
product or service.
Advertising
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred by the Company. Advertising
expenses for fiscal 2004, 2003, and 2002 were $1.3 million, $1.0 million, and
$0.6 million, respectively, and are included in salaries, wages and employee
benefits and general, administrative and selling expenses in the statement of
operations.
Income Taxes
Deferred taxes are recognized for the future tax effects of temporary
differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial
and income tax reporting, based on enacted tax laws and rates. Federal income
taxes are provided on the portion of the income of foreign subsidiaries that is
expected to be remitted to the United States.
Accounting for Derivatives
The Company from time-to-time will enter into derivative financial
instruments to reduce exposure to fuel and currency price fluctuations. In June
1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities." In June
2000, the FASB issued SFAS 138, "Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments
and Certain Hedging Activity, an Amendment of SFAS 133." SFAS 133 and SFAS 138
require that all derivative instruments be recorded on the balance sheet at
their respective fair values. In accordance with SFAS 133, the Company adjusts
our derivative instruments to fair value through earnings on a monthly basis.
Earnings per Share ("EPS")
The Company applies the provisions of the FASB SFAS No. 128, "Earnings per
Share", which requires companies to present basic EPS and diluted EPS. Basic EPS
excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common
stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the
period. Diluted EPS reflects the dilution that could occur if securities or
other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common
stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the
earnings of the Company. Dilutive common stock options are included in the
diluted EPS calculation using the treasury stock method. Common stock options
were not included in the diluted EPS computation for 2004 because the options
were anti-dilutive.
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2004
Stock-based Employee Compensation Plans
The Company has elected to follow Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)
No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related interpretations
in accounting for its stock options. Under APB 25, because the exercise price of
the Company's employee stock options equals the market price of the underlying
stock on the date of grant, no compensation expense is recognized for the
Celadon options. See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements - Stock
Plans for further disclosure.
SFAS 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," and SFAS 148
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure" requires
presentation of pro forma net income and earnings per share if the Company had
accounted for its employee stock options granted subsequent to June 30, 1995
under the fair value method of that statement. For purposes of pro forma
disclosure, the estimated fair value of the options is amortized to expense over
the vesting period. Under the fair value method, the Company's net income (in
thousands) and earnings per share would have been:
2004 2003 2002
-------- -------- --------
Net income (loss)............................................... $ (275) $ 3,588 $ 1,709
Stock-based compensation expense (net of tax)................... 404 773 910
-------- -------- --------
Adjusted net income (loss)...................................... $ (679) $ 2,815 $ 799
======== ======== ========
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share:
Diluted earnings (loss) per share............................... $(0.03) $ 0.45 $ 0.22
Stock-based compensation expense (net of tax) per share......... $ 0.06 $ 0.10 $ 0.12
-------- -------- --------
Adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share...................... $(0.09)(2) $ 0.35(1) $ 0.10(1)
======== ======== ========
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(1) Adjusted basic earnings per share was $0.37 in fiscal 2003, and $0.11 in fiscal 2002.
(2) Fiscal year 2004 does not include the anti-dilutive effect of 449 thousand stock options and other incremental shares.
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign financial statements are translated into U.S. dollars in accordance
with SFAS 52, "Foreign Currency Translation." Assets and liabilities of the
Company's foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars at year-end
exchange rates. Income statement accounts are translated at the average exchange
rate prevailing during the year. Resulting translation adjustments are included
in other comprehensive income.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2003 and 2002 financial
statements in order to conform to the 2004 presentation.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
On April 30, 2003, the FASB issued SFAS 149 "Amendment of Statement 133 on
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS 149 amends and clarifies
accounting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments
embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities under Statement 133 and
is to be applied prospectively to contracts entered into or modified after June
30, 2004. The Company adopted SFAS 149 on July 1, 2003, and there was no
material impact on the results of operations and financial position.
In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS 150, "Accounting for Certain Financial
Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity." SFAS 150
established standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain
financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It
requires that an issuer
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2004
classify certain financial instruments as a liability (or as an asset in some
circumstances). SFAS 150 was effective for the Company at the beginning of the
first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. The adoption of SFAS 150 has
not had an impact on the Company's financial statements.
(2) ACQUISITIONS
In August 2003, the Company acquired certain assets of Highway Express,
Inc. ("Highway"). The results of operations of Highway from August 1, 2003 are
included in the Company's financial statements for fiscal 2004. The Company has
assigned values to the acquired assets of Highway consisting primarily of $8.6
million of property and equipment, $2.4 million of trade receivables and $0.4
million of cash. The purchase price of approximately $11.4 million consisted of
$4.0 million of cash and a $7.4 million thirty-six month note payable. The
Company used borrowings under its existing credit facility to fund the cash
portion of the purchase price. Highway's revenue for fiscal 2002 was
approximately $27.0 million.
We purchased, in March 2002, certain fixed assets of Burlington Motor
Carriers, consisting primarily of approximately 300 tractors and 900 trailers,
and we incurred $7.5 million in notes payable related to the transaction.
(3) PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND LEASES
Property, Equipment and Revenue Equipment
Property and equipment consists of the following (in thousands):
2004 2003
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Revenue equipment owned............................. $ 66,182 $ 58,805
Revenue equipment under capital leases.............. 17,390 53,263
Furniture and office equipment...................... 3,134 4,352
Land and buildings.................................. 12,814 10,484
Service equipment................................... 757 730
Leasehold improvements.............................. 1,807 1,685
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$102,084 $129,319
=========== ===========
Included in accumulated depreciation was $6.6 million and $25.6 million in
2004 and 2003, respectively, related to revenue equipment under capital leases.
Depreciation and amortization expense relating to property and equipment owned
and revenue equipment under capital leases, including gains (losses) on
disposition of equipment and impairment of trailers, was $25.8 million in 2004,
$13.8 million in 2003 and $13.7 million in 2002.
Impairment of Equipment
In September 2003, the Company initiated a plan to dispose of certain
trailers and recognized a pretax impairment charge of $9.8 million. The plan
included approximately 1,600 trailers including all 48-foot trailers in addition
to 53-foot trailers over 9 years old. The Company plans to replace the
approximately 1,600 trailers with 1,300 new 53-foot trailers over the next year.
The pretax impairment charge consisted of a write-down of revenue equipment by
$8.4 million (net of accumulated depreciation), write-off of tires in-service of
$0.9 million and an accrual for costs of disposal of $0.5 million. In connection
with the plan, the Company has equipment held for sale of $0.4 million included
in property and equipment on June 30, 2004 consolidated balance sheet.
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2004
(4) LEASE OBLIGATIONS AND LONG-TERM DEBIT AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Lease Obligations
The Company leases certain revenue and service equipment under long-term
lease agreements, payable in monthly installments with interest at rates ranging
from 4.8% to 8.7% per annum, maturing at various dates through 2011.
The Company leases warehouse and office space under noncancellable
operating leases expiring at various dates through September 2021. Certain
leases contain renewal options.
Future minimum lease payments relating to capital leases and to operating
leases with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year are as follows (in
thousands):
Capital Operating
Year ended June 30 Leases Leases
------------------ ------- --------
2005 .................................................................. $3,287 $37,298
2006 .................................................................. 1,067 32,433
2007 .................................................................. 554 34,649
2008 .................................................................. 147 19,918
2009 .................................................................. 115 7,188
Thereafter.............................................................. 663 28,463
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Total minimum lease payments........................................ $5,833 $159,949
========
Less amounts representing interest...................................... 516
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Present value of net minimum lease payments............................. $5,317
Less Current maturities................................................. 3,040
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Non-current portion................................................. $2,277
=======
Total rental expense for operating leases is as follows (in thousands):
2004 2003 2002
---- ---- ----
Revenue and service equipment.........................................$30,802 $25,817 $22,079
Office facilities and terminals........................................ 2,297 2,149 2,285
------- ------- -------
$33,099 $27,966 $24,364
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Long-Term Debt
The Company's outstanding borrowings consist of the following at June 30
(in thousands):
2004 2003
-------- -------
Outstanding amounts under Credit Agreement (collateralized
by certain trade receivables and revenue equipment).......... $6,017 $23,144
Other borrowings................................................ 3,160 9,418
-------- -------
9,177 32,562
Less current maturities......................................... 2,270 6,156
-------- -------
Non-current portion.......................................... $6,907 $26,406
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2004
Lines of Credit
The Company has a $55.0 million banking facility ("Credit Agreement") with
Fleet Capital Corporation, Fleet Capital Canada Corporation and several other
lenders named in the Loan Agreement. The arrangement includes a $44.2 million
revolving loan and a $10.8 million term loan. The Company's Credit Agreement
expires in September 2005 (fiscal 2006). Interest is based, at the Company's
option, upon either the bank's base rate as defined in the Credit Agreement plus
a margin ranging from 0.0% to 3.0% or the London Interbank Offered Rate plus a
margin ranging from 1.5% to 3.5% depending upon performance by the Company. At
June 30, 2004, the interest rate charged on outstanding borrowings was 3.9%. In
addition, the Company pays a commitment fee of .25% on the unused portion of the
Credit Agreement. As of June 30, 2004, approximately $6.0 million was
outstanding on the term loan and there were no amounts outstanding under the
revolving loan.
Amounts available under the Credit Agreement are determined based upon the
Company's borrowing base, as defined. In addition, there are certain covenants,
which restrict, among other things, the payment of cash dividends annual capital
expenditures, annual lease payments, and requires the Company to maintain a
minimum fixed charge coverage ratio along with certain financial ratios and
certain other financial conditions. Such borrowings are secured by a significant
portion of the Company's assets, primarily trade receivables.
Other Borrowings
Other borrowings consist primarily of mortgage debt financing and notes
payable for equipment purchase, which are collateralized by the equipment. At
June 30, 2004, the interest rate charged on outstanding borrowings ranged from
6.5% to 7.5%.
Maturities of long-term debt for the years ending June 30 are as follows
(in thousands):
2005.................. $2,270
2006......... ........ 4,560
2007.................. 142
2008.................. 153
2009.................. 166
Thereafter............ 1,886
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$9,177
========
Stockholders' Equity
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004, we issued 1.85 million shares of our
common stock in a public offering. The stock issuance resulted in net proceeds
to us of approximately $25.1 million. We used the proceeds to repay all amounts
outstanding under our revolving credit facility. The balance of the net proceeds
were used to pay off debt and leases related to equipment.
(5) EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
The Company has a 401(k) profit sharing plan which permits U.S. employees
of the Company to contribute up to 15% of their annual compensation, up to
certain Internal Revenue Service limits, on a pretax basis. The contributions
made by each employee are fully vested immediately and are not subject to
forfeiture. The Company makes a discretionary matching contribution of up to 50%
of the employee's contribution up to 5% of their annual compensation. The
aggregate Company contribution may not exceed 5% of the employee's compensation.
Employees vest in the Company's contribution to the plan at the rate of 20% per
year from the date of employee anniversary. Contributions made by the Company
during 2004, 2003 and 2002 amounted to $287 thousand, $281 thousand, and $232
thousand, respectively.
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2004
(6) STOCK PLANS
Stock Options - Celadon Group, Inc.
The Company has Stock Option Plans ("Plan") which provides for the granting
of stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock awards to
purchase not more than 1,350,000 shares of Common Stock, subject to adjustment
under certain circumstances, to select management, key employees, and directors
of the Company and its subsidiaries. The options have a six-month to three-year
vesting period.
In fiscal 2004, the Company granted 67,800 restricted stock awards to
senior management at $12.20. These grants vest over four years contingent upon
the Company meeting certain financial targets. In determining whether these
targets were met for fiscal 2004 the Company's Board of Directors excluded the
impact of a $9.8 milion pretax trailer impairment charge, outstanding stock
appreciation rights, and the increased dilution resulting from the Company's
secondary stock offering. These grants were valued at $827 thousand and the
portion that has not vested is accounted for in unearned compensation of
restricted stock in equity. Compensation expense of $138 thousand has been
recognized in salaries, wages and employee benefits.
The weighted-average per share fair value of the individual options granted
during fiscal year 2004 and 2003 for Celadon is estimated as $8.08 and $4.58,
respectively on the date of grant.
The fair values of Celadon option grants for 2004 and 2003 were determined
using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average
assumptions:
2004 2003
---------- ----------
Dividend yield............ 0 0
Volatility................ 51.7% 59.9%
Risk-free interest rate... 2.88% 1.95%
Forfeiture rate........... 0.0% 0.0%
Expected life.............. 7 years 7 years
Stock option activity for Celadon is summarized below:
Shares of Weighted
Common Stock Average
Attributable Exercise
To Options Price of Options
------------------- -------------------
Unexercised at June 30, 2001 (Restated)(1)... 908,349 $ 7.62
Granted(1)................................... 326,664 $ 5.73
Exercised.................................... (33,366) $ 4.49
Forfeited(1)................................. (231,296) $10.24
--------- ------
Unexercised at June 30, 2002 (Restated)(1)... 970,351 $ 6.46
Granted(1)................................... 16,000 $ 8.00
Exercised.................................... (16,155) $ 4.77
Forfeited.................................... (13,276) $ 8.21
-------- ------
Unexercised at June 30, 2003 (Restated)(1)... 956,920 $ 6.68
Granted...................................... 16,000 $15.93
Exercised.................................... (133,907) $ 6.11
Forfeited.................................... (25,831) $13.21
-------- ------
Unexercised at June 30, 2004................. 813,182 $ 6.55
=======
---------------------
(1) Shares of common stock attributable to options and weighted average exercise price of options
have been restated as of June 30, 2001, June 30, 2002, and June 30, 2003, to include stock
options granted to the directors of the Company.
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2004
The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and
exercisable Celadon options at June 30, 2004:
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
Weighted-
Average Weighted Weighted
Range of Remaining Average Average
Exercise Number Contractual Exercise Number Exercise
Prices Outstanding Life Price Exercisable Price
------------ ----------- ---------------- ----------- ----------- --------
$0-$5 295,182 6.54 $3.47 267,099 $4.03
$5-$10 395,500 6.46 $6.94 332,167 $7.07
$10-$15 106,500 2.93 $12.18 106,500 $11.04
$15-$20 16,000 9.83 $15.93 --- ---
Celadon stock options exercisable at June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002 were
705,766, 713,368 and 518,137, respectively (2003 and 2002 restated for director
stock option plans).
Stock Options- TruckersB2B, Inc.
On March 15, 2000, TruckersB2B, Celadon - E-Commerce's majority owned
subsidiary, adopted the 2000 Stock Option Plan ("2000 Plan"). Under the 2000
Plan, TruckersB2B is authorized to grant options for up to 1,000,000 shares of
common stock to employees of TruckersB2B, Celadon, directors of TruckersB2B, and
vendors. Options granted under the 2000 Plan are for periods not to exceed ten
years and must be issued at prices not less than 100% of the fair market value
of the stock on the date of grant. Incentive stock options granted to
stockholders with greater than 10% ownership of the outstanding stock are for
periods not to exceed five years. Options generally vest at a rate of 2% to 5%
per month. In certain cases, a portion of the options vests immediately on the
date of grant.
TruckersB2B has elected to follow APB 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees," and related interpretations in accounting for its stock options.
Under APB 25, because the exercise price of TruckersB2B employee stock options
equals the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant, no
compensation expense is recognized for the options.
The weighted-average per share fair value of the individual options granted
is estimated as $0.22 and $0.46, on the date of the grant, during fiscal year
2004 and fiscal 2002, respectively. No options were granted during fiscal year
2003.
The fair value of TruckersB2B option grants for 2004 and 2002, respectively
was determined using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following
weighted average assumptions;
2004 2002
---- ----
Dividend yield.................. 0 0
Volatility...................... .1% .1%
Risk-free interest rate......... 2.4% 5.5%
Forfeiture rate................. 0% 0%
Expected life................... 7 years 7 years
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2004
Stock option activity for TruckersB2B is summarized below:
Weighted
Shares of Common Stock Average Exercise
Attributable to Options Price of Options
---------------------- ------------------
Unexercised at June 30, 2001 (Restated)(1).......... 735,750 $0.92
Granted(1).......................................... 140,000 $1.46
Forfeited........................................... (336,000) $0.98
-------- -----
Unexercised at June 30, 2002 (Restated)(1).......... 539,750 $1.03
Forfeited(1)........................................ (30,500) $0.87
------- -----
Unexercised at June 30, 2003 (Restated)(1).......... 509,250 $1.04
Granted............................................. 200,000 $1.46
Forfeited........................................... (54,250) $1.01
------- -----
Unexercised at June 30, 2004........................ 655,000 $1.17
=======
----------------------
(1) Shares of common stock attributable to options and weighted average exercise price of options have been restated to
include stock options granted to certain employees.
The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and
exercisable TruckersB2B options at June 30, 2004:
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
Weighted-
Average Weighted Weighted
Range of Remaining Average Average
Exercise Number Contractual Exercise Number Exercise
Prices Outstanding Life Price Exercisable Price
---------- ----------- -------------- ----------- ----------- --------
$0-$1 335,000 5.9 $0.89 313,250 $0.91
$1-$2 320,000 9.2 $1.46 60,000 $1.46
Stockholder Rights Plan
On June 28, 2000, the Company's Board of Directors approved a Stockholder
Rights Plan whereby, on July 31, 2000, common stock purchase rights ("Rights")
were distributed as a dividend at the rate of one Right for each share of the
Company's common stock held as of the close of business on July 20, 2000. The
Rights will expire on July 18, 2010. Under the plan, the Rights will be
exercisable only if triggered by a person or group's acquisition of 15% or more
of the Company's common stock. Each right, other than Rights held by the
acquiring person or group, would entitle its holder to purchase a specified
number of the Company's common shares for 50% of their market value at that
time.
Following the acquisition of 15% or more of the Company's common stock by a
person or group, the Board of Directors may authorize the exchange of the
Rights, in whole or in part, for shares of the Company's common stock at an
exchange ratio of one share for each Right, provided that at the time of such
proposed exchange no person or group is then the beneficial owner of 50% or more
of the Company's common stock.
Unless a 15% acquisition has occurred, the Rights may be redeemed by the
Company at any time prior to the termination date of the plan.
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2004
(7) EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used
in computing earnings per share (in thousands):
2004 2003 2002
------ ------ ------
Income (loss) available to common shareholders.................... $(275) $3,588 $1,709
===== ====== ======
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Weighted - average number of common
shares outstanding....................................... 7,986 7,688 7,611
===== ===== =====
Basic earnings (loss) per share.......................... $(0.03) $0.47 $0.22
====== ===== =====
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Weighted - average number of common
shares outstanding....................................... 7,986 7,688 7,611
Effect of stock options and other incremental shares......... --- 347 142
------ ------ ------
Weighted-average number of common shares
outstanding - diluted.................................... 7,986 8,035 7,753
===== ===== =====
Dilute earnings (loss) per share............................. $(0.03) $0.45 $0.22
====== ===== =====
Diluted loss per share for fiscal year 2004 does not include the
anti-dilutive effect of 449 thousand stock options and other incremental shares,
respectively.
(8) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In October 2001, the Company sold 103,850 shares of treasury stock to
non-executive members of management. The Company granted loans totaling $449,000
to the non-executive management with a 5-year term. As of June 30, 2004,
approximately $70,000 of the aforementioned loans remained outstanding.
(9) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company has outstanding commitments to purchase approximately $45.6
million of revenue equipment at June 30, 2004, which will be financed utilizing
long-term lease agreements.
Standby letters of credit, not reflected in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements, aggregated approximately $6.8 million at June 30, 2004.
The Company has employment and consulting agreements with various key
employees providing for minimum combined annual compensation over the next three
fiscal years of $958 thousand in fiscal 2005, $453 thousand in fiscal 2006 and
$19 thousand in fiscal 2007.
During fiscal 2004, the Company received approximately $4.4 million in fuel
tax refunds relating to prior periods. The Company recognized $3.1 million as a
reduction in fuel expense during the period. The balance is reserved for
obligations pending settlement.
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2004
There are various claims, lawsuits and pending actions against the Company
and its subsidiaries in the normal course of the operations of its businesses
with respect to cargo, auto liability or income taxes. The Company believes many
of these proceedings are covered in whole or in part by insurance and that none
of these matters will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated
financial position or results of operations in any given period.
The Company is a party to routine litigation incidental to its business,
primarily involving claims for bodily injury and cargo or other property damage
or loss incurred in the transportation of freight. In fiscal 2004, the Company
is self-insured on auto liability claims, in the United States and Canada, for
the first $1.0 million with an aggregate deductible of $2.75 million limited to
$1.5 million per occurrence. In fiscal 2005, the Company is self-insured on auto
liability claims, in the United States and Canada, for the first $2.5 million
dollars of an accident claim. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004, the Company
incurred one significant accident which was accrued for the maximum exposure.
The Company is also responsible for administrative expenses, for each occurrence
involving personal injury or property damage. The Company is also self-insured
for the full amount of all physical damage losses, for workers compensation
losses up to $1.5 million per claim, and for cargo claims up to $100 thousand
per shipment. Subject to these self-insured retention amounts, our current
workers' compensation policy provides coverage up to a maximum per claim amount
of $10.0 million, and our current cargo loss and damage coverage provides
coverage up to $1.0 million per shipment. The Company maintains separate
insurance in Mexico consisting of bodily injury and property damage coverage
with acceptable deductibles. Management believes its uninsured exposure is
reasonable for the transportation industry, based on previous history.
Consequently, the Company does not believe that the litigation and claims
experienced will have a material impact on our financial position or results of
operations.
Shortages of fuel, increases in fuel prices or rationing of petroleum
products can have a materially adverse effect on the operations and
profitability of the Company. The Company cannot predict whether high fuel price
levels will continue in the future or the extent to which fuel surcharges will
be collected to offset such increases. During the years ended June 30, 2004 and
2003, the Company recognized approximately $35 thousand of income and $98
thousand of expense, respectively on futures contracts and commodity collar
transactions which is included in fuel expense.
(10) INCOME TAXES
The income tax provision for operations in 2004, 2003 and 2002 consisted of
the following (in thousands):
2004 2003 2002
------- ------- -------
Current:
Federal ...............................................$2,484 $ --- $ ---
State and local............................................256 74 97
Foreign....................................................376 (302) 90
------- ------- -------
Total Current........................................3,116 (228) 187
------- ------- -------
Deferred:
Federal ..................................................730 2,226 740
State and local.............................................75 409 39
Foreign...................................................(478) 541 249
------- ------- -------
Total Deferred.........................................327 3,175 1,028
------- ------- -------
Total...............................................$3,443 $2,948 $1,215
======= ======= ========
No provision is made for U.S. federal income taxes on undistributed
earnings of foreign subsidiaries of approximately $7.8 million at June 30, 2004,
as management intends to permanently reinvest such earnings in the Company's
operations in the respective foreign countries where earned. Included in the
consolidated income before income taxes is income of approximately $0.2 million
generated from foreign operations in fiscal 2004.
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2004
The Company's income tax expense varies from the statutory federal tax rate
of 35% to income before income taxes as follows (in thousands):
2004 2003 2002
------- ------- -------
Computed "expected" income tax expense............... $1,109 $2,288 $1,023
State taxes, net of federal benefit.................. 215 391 89
Non-deductible expenses.............................. 1,252 314 68
Settlement of IRS audit.............................. 993 --- ---
Other, net ........................................ (126) (45) 35
------- ------- -------
Actual income tax expense................... $3,443 $2,948 $1,215
======= ======= =======
The Company has reached final settlements with the Internal Revenue Service
related to all of the audits of the Company's consolidated federal income tax
returns through fiscal year June 30, 2001. As a result of the settlement,
Celadon applied $993 thousand against its net operating loss carryforward during
fiscal year 2004.
The tax effect of temporary differences that give rise to significant
portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at June 30, 2004 and 2003
consisted of the following (in thousands):
2004 2003
--------- ----------
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts........................ $ 595 $ 290
Insurance reserves..................................... 1,906 1,211
Net operating loss carryforwards....................... 1,315 3,255
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforward............ 635 628
Other ................................................. 503 878
--------- ----------
Total deferred tax assets........................ $ 4,954 $ 6,262
========= ==========
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment................................. $ (7,448) $ (7,329)
Capital leases......................................... (2,122) (4,542)
Other ................................................. (3,940) (2,743)
--------- ----------
Total deferred tax liabilities................... $(13,510) $ (14,614)
========== ============
Net current deferred tax assets............................. $ 1,974 $ 2,296
Net non-current deferred tax liabilities.................... (10,530) (10,648)
--------- ----------
Total net deferred tax liabilities............... $(8,556) $ (8,352)
--======== ===========
As of June 30, 2004, the Company had approximately $3.4 million of net
operating loss carryforwards with expiration dates beginning in 2015.
(11) SEGMENT INFORMATION AND SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS
The Company operates in two segments, transportation and e-commerce. The
Company generates revenue, in the transportation segment, primarily by providing
truckload hauling services through its subsidiaries, CTSI, Jaguar, and CelCan.
The Company provides certain services over the Internet through its e-commerce
subsidiary, TruckersB2B. The e-commerce segment generates revenue by providing
discounted fuel, tires, and other products and services to small and
medium-sized trucking companies. The Company evaluates the performance of its
operating segments based on operating income (loss).
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2004
Fiscal year ended
June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
2004 2003 2002
---------- ---------- --------
Operating revenues
Transportation.................................................$389,813 $359,883 $330,321
E-Commerce........................................................8,110 7,222 6,678
---------- ---------- --------
397,923 367,105 336,999
Operating income
Transportation....................................................5,558 11,522 9,659
E-Commerce........................................................1,513 1,212 886
---------- ---------- --------
7,071 12,734 10,545
Depreciation and amortization
Transportation...................................................25,722 13,750 13,616
E-Commerce.......................................................... 57 68 74
---------- ---------- --------
25,779 13,818 13,690
Interest income
Transportation...................................................... 40 85 114
Interest expense
Transportation....................................................3,684 6,127 7,489
E-Commerce.......................................................... 79 159 112
---------- ---------- --------
3,763 6,286 7,601
Income before taxes
Transportation....................................................1,734 5,484 2,150
E-Commerce........................................................1,434 1,052 774
---------- ---------- --------
3,168 6,536 2,924
Total assets
Transportation..................................................149,824 160,970 188,508
E-Commerce........................................................1,486 1,103 1,523
---------- ---------- --------
151,310 162,073 190,031
Special charges included in segment profit loss
Trailer impairment charge (Transportation) .......................9,834 --- ---
Re-financing of debt (Transportation) ..............................--- 914 ---
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2004
Information as to the Company's operations by geographic area is summarized
below: (in thousands). The Company allocates operating revenue based on the
country of origin of the tractor hauling the freight.
2004 2003 2002
----------- ---------- ----------
Operating revenue:
United States............................... $322,961 $301,492 $268,902
Canada ................................... 55,580 47,524 47,900
Mexico ................................... 19,382 18,089 20,197
----------- ---------- ----------
Total.............................. $397,923 $367,105 $336,999
=========== ========== ==========
Long lived assets:
United States............................... $55,798 $65,860 $81,940
Canada ................................... 4,698 9,337 10,684
Mexico ................................... 1,305 1,770 2,354
----------- ---------- ----------
Total.............................. $61,801 $76,967 $94,978
=========== ========== ==========
The Company's largest customer is DaimlerChrysler, which accounted for
approximately 9%, 12%, and 19% of the Company's total revenue for fiscal 2004,
2003 and 2002, respectively. The Company transports DaimlerChrysler original
equipment automotive parts primarily between the United States and Mexico and
Daimler Chrysler after-market replacement parts and accessories within the
United States. The Company's agreement with DaimlerChrysler is an agreement for
international freight with the Chrysler division, which expires in October 2006.
No other customer accounted for more than 5% of the Company's total revenue
during any of its three most recent fiscal years.
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2004
(12) SELECTED QUARTERLY DATA (Unaudited)
Summarized quarterly data for fiscal 2004 and 2003 follows (in thousands
except per share amounts):
Fiscal Year 2004
1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr.
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Operating revenues...........................$ 95,651 $97,137 $98,822 $106,313
Operating expenses(1)........................ 101,561 93,084 94,913 101,294
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Operating income (loss)........................(5,910) 4,053 3,909 5,019
Other expense, net..............................1,156 1,020 1,074 653
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Income (loss) before taxes.....................(7,066) 3,033 2,835 4,366
Income tax expense (benefit) ..................(1,526) 1,507 1,464 1,998
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income (loss)............................$ (5,540) $1,526 $1,371 $ 2,368
========= ========= ======== =========
Basic income (loss) per share................$ (0.72) $ 0.20 $ 0.18 $ 0.28
========= ========= ======== =========
Diluted income (loss) per share..............$ (0.72) $ 0.19 $ 0.17 $ 0.26
========= ========= ======== =========
Fiscal Year 2004
1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr.
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Operating revenues............................$93,560 $90,827 $90,686 $92,032
Operating expenses.............................89,624 87,675 88,670 88,402
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Operating income ..............................3,936 3,152 2,016 3,630
Other expense, net(2)...........................2,416 1,417 1,222 1,143
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Income before taxes.............................1,520 1,735 794 2,487
Income tax expense................................629 707 340 1,272
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income......................................$ 891 $ 1,028 $ 454 $1,215
========= ========= ======== =========
Basic income per share.........................$.0.12 $ 0.13 $ 0.06 $ 0.16
========= ========= ======== =========
Diluted income per share.......................$ 0.11 $ 0.13 $ 0.06 $ 0.15
========= ========= ======== =========
------------------------
(1) Includes $9.8 million trailer impairment charge in the first quarter and a $3.1 million tax
refund in the fourth quarter.
(2) Includes $0.9 million write-off of unamortized loan origination fees in the first quarter.
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SCHEDULE II
CELADON GROUP, INC.
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002
Balance at Charged to Balance at
Beginning Costs and End of
Description Of Period Expenses Deductions Period
Year ended June 30, 2002:
Allowance for doubtful accounts $1,010,031 $932,657 $1,002,566 (a) $940,122
Reserves for claims payable
as self insurer $3,212,339 $6,203,768 $5,024,203 (b) $4,391,904
Year ended June 30, 2003:
Allowance for doubtful accounts $940,122 $704,155 $579,519 (a) $1,064,758
Reserves for claims payable
as self insurer $4,391,904 $6,905,684 $5,172,252 (b) $5,172,252
Year ended June 30, 2004:
Allowance for doubtful accounts $1,064,758 $959,771 $742,314 (a) $1,282,215
Reserves for claims payable
as self insurer $5,172,252 $12,938,284 $10,376,949 (b) $7,733,587
(a) Represents accounts receivable write-offs.
(b) Represents claims paid.
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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure
There were no changes in or disagreements with accountants on accounting or
financial disclosure within the last three fiscal years.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act, we have carried out an
evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure
controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. This
evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of
our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial
Officer. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were
effective as of the end of the period covered by this report. During our fourth
fiscal quarter, there were no changes in our internal control over financial
reporting that have materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to
materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that
are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports
filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and
reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms.
Disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures designed to
ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the
Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief
Executive Officer as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding
disclosures.
We have confidence in its internal controls and procedures. Nevertheless,
our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our
internal controls will prevent all errors or intentional fraud. An internal
control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only
reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of such internal
controls are met. Further, the design of an internal control system must reflect
the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must
be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in
all internal control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute
assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the
Company have been detected.
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PART III
Certain information required to be set forth in Part III of this report is
incorporated by reference to our definitive Proxy Statement which will be filed
with the SEC not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by
this report. Only those sections of the definitive Proxy Statement which
specifically address the items set forth herein are incorporated by reference.
Such incorporation does not include the Compensation Committee Report or the
Performance Graph included in the definitive Proxy Statement.
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
The information required by this Item, with the exception of the Code of
Ethics disclosure below, is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive
Proxy Statement to be filed in connection with the 2004 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders.
Code of Ethics
We have adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to our principal executive
officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or
controller, or persons performing similar functions. A copy of the Code of
Ethics was filed as Exhibit 14 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended June 30, 2003, filed with the SEC on September 19, 2003.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference
to our definitive Proxy Statement to be filed in connection with the 2004 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and
Related Stockholder Matters
The information required by this Item, except for the information regarding
securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans which is set
forth in Item 5 of this report, is incorporated herein by reference to our
definitive Proxy Statement to be filed in connection with the 2004 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference
to our definitive Proxy Statement to be filed in connection with the 2004 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders.
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference
to our definitive Proxy Statement to be filed in connection with the 2004 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders.
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PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K.
Page Number of
Annual Report
on Form 10-K
(a) List of Documents filed as part of this Report
(1) Financial Statements
Report of Independent Auditors 27
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2004 and 2003 28
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002 29
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002 30
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
Years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002 31
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 32
(2) Financial Statement Schedules
Consolidated Financial Statements Schedules as of and for
Years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002
Schedule II: Valuation and Qualifying Accounts 48
All other Financial Statements Schedules have been omitted because they
are not required or are not applicable.
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(3) Exhibits (Numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K).
3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of the Company. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, Registration No. 33-72128, filed with the SEC on
November 24, 1993.)
3.2 Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation dated February
2, 1995 decreasing aggregate number of authorized shares to 12,179,985.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1995, filed with
the SEC on December 1, 1995.)
3.3 Certificate of Designation for Series A Junior Participating Preferred
Stock. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000,
filed with the SEC on September 28, 2000.)
3.4 By-laws. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1, Registration No. 33-72128, filed
with the SEC on November 24, 1993.)
4.1 Certificate of Incorporation. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1
to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, Registration No.
33-72128, filed with the SEC on November 24, 1993.)
4.2 Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation dated February
2, 1995 decreasing aggregate number of authorized shares to 12,179,985.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1995, filed with
the SEC on December 1, 1995.)
4.3 Certificate of Designation for Series A Junior Participating Preferred
Stock. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000,
filed with the SEC on September 28, 2000.)
4.4 Rights Agreement, dated as of July 20, 2000, between Celadon Group, Inc. and Fleet National
Bank, as Rights Agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form 8-A, filed with the SEC on July 20, 2000.)
4.5 By-laws. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-1, Registration No. 33-72128, filed with the SEC on November 24, 1993.)
10.1 Celadon Group, Inc. 1994 Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit B to the
Company's Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the SEC October 17, 1997.) *
10.2 Employment Contract dated January 21, 1994 between the Company and
Stephen Russell. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.43 to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, Registration No.
33-72128, filed with the SEC on November 24, 1993.) *
10.3 Amendment dated February 12, 1997 to Employment Contract dated January
21, 1994 between the Company and Stephen Russell. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.50 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
filed with the SEC on September 12, 1997.)
10.4 Celadon Group, Inc. Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit A to the Company's Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the SEC on October 14,
1997.) *
10.5 Amendment No. 2 dated August 1, 1997 to Employment Contract dated January 21, 1994 between the
Company and Stephen Russell. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.54 to the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on February 11, 1998.) *
10.6 Rights Agreement, dated as of July 20, 2000, between Celadon Group, Inc. and Fleet National
Bank, as Rights Agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form 8-A, filed with the SEC on July 20, 2000.)
10.7 Amendment No. 3 dated July 26, 2000 to Employment Contract dated January 21, 1994 between the
Company and Stephen Russell. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on September 30, 2002.) *
10.8 Amendment No. 4 dated April 4, 2002 to Employment Contract dated January 21, 1994 between the
Company and Stephen Russell. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on September 30, 2002.) *
10.9 Separation Agreement dated March 3, 2000 between the Company and Paul A. Will. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on
September 30, 2002.) *
10.10 Amendment dated September 30, 2001 to Separation Agreement between the
Company and Paul A. Will dated March 3, 2000. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
filed with the SEC on September 30, 2002.) *
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10.11 Separation Agreement dated March 2, 2000 between the Company and David
Shatto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on September 30, 2002.) *
10.12 Amendment dated September 30, 2001 to Separation Agreement between the
Company and David Shatto dated March 2, 2000. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
filed with the SEC on September 30, 2002.) *
10.13 Loan and Security Agreement dated September 26, 2002 among the Company,
certain of its subsidiaries, Fleet Capital Corporation, Fleet Capital
Canada Corporation and certain other lenders. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
filed with the SEC on September 30, 2002.)
10.14 Waiver and First Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement dated January
31, 2003 among the Company, certain of its subsidiaries, Fleet Capital
Corporation, Fleet Capital Canada Corporation and certain other
lenders. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on September 19, 2003.)
10.15 Waiver and Second Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement dated April
24, 2003 among the Company, certain of its subsidiaries, Fleet Capital
Corporation, Fleet Capital Canada Corporation and certain other
lenders. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on September 19, 2003.)
10.16 Third Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement dated August 21, 2003
among the Company, certain of its subsidiaries, Fleet Capital
Corporation, Fleet Capital Canada Corporation and certain other
lenders. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on September 19, 2003.)
10.17 Amendment No. 5 dated November 20, 2002 to Employment Contract dated
January 21, 1994 between the Company and Stephen Russell. (Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K filed with the SEC on September 19, 2003.) *
10.18 Letter of Understanding and Mutual Agreement dated July 9, 2001 between
the Company and Sergio Hernandez Aranda. (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.18 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed with
the SEC on May 18, 2004.) *
10.19 Fourth Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement dated January 16, 2004
among the Company, certain of its subsidiaries, Fleet Capital
Corporation, Fleet Capital Canada Corporation and certain other
lenders. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Company's
10-Q filed with the SEC on April 29, 2004.)
10.20 Fifth Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement dated May 20, 2004 among
the Company, certain of its subsidiaries, Fleet Capital Corporation,
Fleet Capital Canada Corporation and certain other lenders. #
14 Celadon Group, Inc. Code of Business Conduct and Ethics adopted by the
Company on April 30, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20
to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on
September 19, 2003.)
21 Subsidiaries. #
23 Consent of Independent Auditors. #
31.1 Certification pursuant to Item 601(b)(31) of Regulation S-K, as adopted
pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by Stephen
Russell, the Company's Chief Executive Officer. #
31.2 Certification pursuant to Item 601(b)(31) of Regulation S-K, as adopted pursuant to Section 302
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by Paul A. Will, the Company's Chief Financial Officer. #
32.1 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by Stephen Russell,
the Company's Chief Executive Officer. #
32.2 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by Paul A. Will, the Company's Chief Financial Officer. #
99.1 Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Safe Harbor Compliance Statement for
Forward-Looking Statements. #
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* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
# Filed herewith.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
During our fourth fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2004, we filed with, or
furnished to, the SEC the following Current Reports on Form 8-K:
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Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 19, 2004 (furnished to the SEC on April
20, 2004) to report the issuance of a press release regarding the Company's
financial results for the quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2004;
Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 20, 2004 (furnished to the Commission on
April 22, 2004) to report certain information with respect to an investor
conference call regarding the Company's financial results for the quarter and
nine months ended March 31, 2004; and
Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 29, 2004 (furnished to the SEC on April
29, 2004) to report the issuance of a press release regarding the Company's
filing of a registration statement for a secondary offering of its common stock.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange
Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized this September 13, 2004.
Celadon Group, Inc.
By: /s/ Stephen Russell
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Stephen Russell
Chairman of the Board, President and
Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, this report has been
signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature Title Date
Chairman of the Board, President and September 13, 2004
/s/ Stephen Russell Chief Executive Officer
(Stephen Russell) (Principal Executive Officer)
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and September 13, 2004
/s/ Paul A. Will Asst. Secretary (Principal Financial and
(Paul A. Will) Accounting Officer)
/s/ Paul A. Biddelman Director September 13, 2004
(Paul A. Biddelman)
September 13, 2004
/s/ Michael Miller Director
(Michael Miller)
September 13, 2004
/s/ Anthony Heyworth Director
(Anthony Heyworth)
September 13, 2004
/s/ John Kines Director
(John Kines)
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