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United States
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2010
Or
     
o   Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from                      to                     
000-31869
(Commission File Number)
UTi Worldwide Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
     
British Virgin Islands   N/A
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)   (IRS Employer Identification Number)
     
9 Columbus Centre, Pelican Drive   c/o UTi, Services, Inc.
Road Town, Tortola   100 Oceangate, Suite 1500
British Virgin Islands   Long Beach, CA 90802 USA
(Addresses of Principal Executive Offices)
562.552.9400
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes þ     No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes o     No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
             
Large accelerated filer þ   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o   Smaller reporting company o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o     No þ
At June 2, 2010, the number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s ordinary shares was 101,640,577.
 
 

 

 


 

UTi Worldwide Inc.
Report on Form 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended April 30, 2010
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Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Income
For the three months ended April 30, 2010 and 2009

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
                 
    Three months ended April 30,  
    2010     2009  
    (Unaudited)  
 
               
Revenues
  $ 1,055,156     $ 768,356  
 
           
 
               
Purchased transportation costs
    689,408       458,849  
Staff costs
    207,001       175,803  
Depreciation
    11,412       9,854  
Amortization of intangible assets
    3,344       2,637  
Restructuring charges
          1,231  
Other operating expenses
    125,039       102,130  
 
           
 
               
Operating income
    18,952       17,852  
Interest income
    2,559       2,723  
Interest expense
    (6,678 )     (6,176 )
Other income/(expense), net
    844       (202 )
 
           
 
               
Pretax income
    15,677       14,197  
Provision for income taxes
    4,936       4,317  
 
           
 
               
Net income
    10,741       9,880  
 
               
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
    667       35  
 
           
 
               
Net income attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc.
  $ 10,074     $ 9,845  
 
           
 
               
Basic earnings per common share attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc. common shareholders
  $ 0.10     $ 0.10  
 
               
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc. common shareholders
  $ 0.10     $ 0.10  
 
               
Number of weighted average common shares outstanding used for per share calculations
               
Basic shares
    100,071,923       99,659,276  
Diluted shares
    101,528,328       100,845,303  
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of April 30, 2010 and January 31, 2010

(in thousands, except share amounts)
                 
    April 30,     January 31,  
    2010     2010  
    (Unaudited)        
ASSETS
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 340,721     $ 350,784  
Trade receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $13,440 and $13,686 as of April 30, 2010 and January 31, 2010, respectively)
    808,719       727,413  
Deferred income taxes
    17,495       16,917  
Other current assets
    117,896       111,575  
 
           
Total current assets
    1,284,831       1,206,689  
Property, plant and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of $181,297 and $171,972 as of April 30, 2010 and January 31, 2010, respectively)
    180,512       180,422  
Goodwill
    418,158       414,791  
Other intangible assets, net
    69,762       72,182  
Investments
    1,025       1,717  
Deferred income taxes
    31,577       31,815  
Other non-current assets
    30,951       29,430  
 
           
 
               
Total assets
  $ 2,016,816     $ 1,937,046  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
               
Bank lines of credit
  $ 123,785     $ 100,653  
Short-term bank borrowings
    10,272       8,032  
Current portion of long-term bank borrowings
    69,966       69,934  
Current portion of capital lease obligations
    16,534       16,832  
Trade payables and other accrued liabilities
    762,280       731,518  
Income taxes payable
    4,527       1,929  
Deferred income taxes
    3,324       3,503  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    990,688       932,401  
 
               
Long-term bank borrowings, excluding current portion
    98,954       99,097  
Capital lease obligations, excluding current portion
    22,921       23,892  
Deferred income taxes
    32,546       32,874  
Retirement fund obligations
    6,629       8,123  
Other non-current liabilities
    27,497       26,377  
 
               
Commitments and contingencies
               
 
               
UTi Worldwide Inc. shareholders’ equity:
               
Common stock — ordinary shares of no par value: 101,560,197 and 100,900,556 shares issued and outstanding as of April 30, 2010 and January 31, 2010, respectively
    469,854       464,731  
Retained earnings
    383,622       373,548  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (40,292 )     (46,904 )
 
           
Total UTi Worldwide Inc. shareholders’ equity
    813,184       791,375  
Noncontrolling interests
    24,397       22,907  
 
           
Total equity
    837,581       814,282  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 2,016,816     $ 1,937,046  
 
           
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the three months ended April 30, 2010 and 2009

(in thousands)
                 
    Three months ended  
    April 30,  
    2010     2009  
    (Unaudited)  
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net income
  $ 10,741     $ 9,880  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities:
               
Share-based compensation costs, net
    1,683       2,471  
Depreciation
    11,412       9,854  
Amortization of intangible assets
    3,344       2,637  
Amortization of debt issuance costs
    713        
Restructuring charges
          761  
Deferred income taxes
    (859 )     2,593  
Uncertain tax positions
    145        
Tax benefit relating to share-based compensation
    1,369       640  
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation
    (251 )      
Loss/(gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment
    32       (6,635 )
Provision for doubtful accounts
    730       399  
Other
    239       (1,227 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
(Increase)/decrease in trade receivables
    (82,511 )     79,373  
Decrease in other assets
    2,465       19,773  
Increase/(decrease) in trade payables
    24,961       (88,368 )
Decrease in accrued liabilities and other liabilities
    (2,693 )     (17,326 )
 
           
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
    (28,480 )     14,825  
 
               
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
    (5,651 )     (7,083 )
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
    488       9,056  
Net increase in other non-current assets
    (781 )     (1,214 )
Acquisitions and contingent earn-out payments
          (1,178 )
Other
    (95 )     416  
 
           
Net cash used in investing activities
    (6,039 )     (3 )
 
               
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Borrowings from lines of credit
    1,420       333  
Repayments of lines of credit
    (3,797 )     (11,950 )
Net borrowings/(repayments) under revolving lines of credit
    25,634       (9,893 )
Net increase/(decrease) in short-term borrowings
    963       (1,018 )
Proceeds from issuance of long-term borrowings
    55       1,498  
Repayment of long-term borrowings
    (300 )     (60 )
Repayment of capital lease obligations
    (7,086 )     (5,042 )
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
    (34 )     (202 )
Net proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares
    3,189       235  
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation
    251        
 
           
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities
    20,295       (26,099 )
 
               
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    4,161       15,377  
 
           
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (10,063 )     4,100  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    350,784       256,869  
 
           
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 340,721     $ 260,969  
 
           
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended April 30, 2010 and 2009 (Unaudited)
NOTE 1. Presentation of Financial Statements
Basis of Presentation
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of UTi Worldwide Inc. and its subsidiaries (the Company, we, us, or UTi) contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated balance sheets as of April 30, 2010 and January 31, 2010, the consolidated statements of income for the three months ended April 30, 2010 and 2009 and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended April 30, 2010 and 2009. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) for interim financial information and the instructions to Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Accordingly, they have been condensed and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The results of operations for the three months ended April 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2011 or any other future periods. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2010.
All amounts in the notes to the consolidated financial statements are presented in thousands except for share and per share data.
Income Taxes
Income tax expense for the three months ended April 30, 2010 and 2009, was computed using the effective tax rate estimated to be applicable for the full fiscal year, which is subject to ongoing review and evaluation by management.
The Company records a provision for estimated additional tax and interest and penalties that may result from tax authorities disputing uncertain tax positions taken at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. For further information, see Note 12, “Uncertain Tax Positions.”
Segment Reporting
The Company’s reportable business segments are Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics and Distribution. The Freight Forwarding segment includes airfreight forwarding, ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage and other related services. The Contract Logistics and Distribution segment includes all operations providing contract logistics, distribution and other related services. Corporate office expenses, eliminations, and various holding companies within the group structure have been presented separately.
Foreign Currency Translation
Included in other income, net for the three months ended April 30, 2010 and 2009, are net gains on foreign exchange of $1,033 and net losses of $202, respectively.
Concentration of Credit Risks and Other
The Company maintains its primary cash accounts with established banking institutions around the world. The Company estimates that approximately $315,225 of these deposits was not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or similar entities outside of the United States (U.S.) as of April 30, 2010.

 

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Call and Put Options
In connection with the Company’s merger of one of its subsidiaries with Newlog, Ltd. during fiscal 2008, the Company obtained an option providing it with the right to call the minority partner’s shares of the subsidiary under certain circumstances, including a change in control of the minority partner. The Company recorded an asset related to this call option in other non-current assets. The amount recorded represents the difference between the estimated strike price and the estimated fair value of the subsidiary equity held by the minority partner, if the call option becomes exercisable. The amounts included in other non-current assets were $448 and $476 at April 30, 2010 and January 31, 2010, respectively.
Additionally, the Company granted an option providing the minority partner with the right to call the Company’s shares of the subsidiary in the event the Company does not exercise its right, under specific circumstances, to call the minority partner’s shares. The Company recorded a liability related to this option in other non-current liabilities. The amounts included in other non-current liabilities were $757 and $811 at April 30, 2010 and January 31, 2010, respectively.
In connection with the formation of a partnership in South Africa that holds the shares of a subsidiary that distributes pharmaceutical supplies and equipment, the Company granted a put option to the minority partner providing the partner with a right to put their 25.1% share of the partnership to the Company in fiscal 2011. The liability at April 30, 2010 and January 31, 2010 was determined to be zero. The Company estimates the redemption value of the put option be approximately $9,279, which the Company believes to be substantially less than the fair value of the minority partner’s interest in the partnership.
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
The estimated fair value of financial instruments has been determined using available market information or other appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop estimates of fair value. Therefore, the estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized or would be paid in a current market exchange. The effect of using different market assumptions and estimation methodologies may be material to the estimated fair value amounts.
The Company’s principal financial instruments are cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, bank lines of credit, short-term bank borrowings, trade payables and other accrued liabilities, long-term bank borrowings, call and put options, and forward contracts and other derivative instruments. With the exception of the Company’s senior unsecured guaranteed notes and the call and put options, the carrying value of these financial instruments approximate fair values either because of the short maturities of these instruments, or because the interest rates are based upon variable reference rates. As of April 30, 2010 and January 31, 2010, the fair value of the Company’s 6.31% senior unsecured guaranteed notes was $100,200 and $99,569, respectively, compared to a book value of $100,000, for each of these periods. As discussed further at Note 11, “Borrowings” on July 9, 2009, the Company issued $55,000 of senior unsecured guaranteed notes bearing an interest rate of 8.06%. As of April 30, 2010 and January 31, 2010, the fair value of these notes was $54,924 and $55,000, respectively, compared to a book value of $55,000, for each of these periods. The call and put options are recorded at their estimated fair value. For further information, see Note 1, “Call and Put Options.”
Sale of Property
Effective April 1, 2009, the Company disposed of property located in South Africa for a sale price of $8,130. The property comprised of land and buildings with carrying values of $572 and $967, respectively, all of which was included within corporate in the segment disclosure in Note 5, “Segment Reporting”. After adjusting for the net costs of the assets sold and for expenses associated with the sale, the Company realized a pre-tax gain of $6,271, which was recorded in other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of income for the three months ended April 30, 2009.

 

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Change in Cash Flow Presentation
In the consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company has presented gross borrowings on certain lines of credit with original repayment terms of greater than three months, separate from the repayments on those lines of credit. The presentation of these lines of credit was previously reflected on a net basis for the three months ended April 30, 2009. The change has no impact on cash flows from financing activities or any other financial statement information.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2010-09 (ASU 2010-09) to Codification Topic 855, Subsequent Events. This update requires that all SEC filers must evaluate subsequent events through the date the financial statements are issued. However, it no longer requires filers to disclose either the issuance date or the revised issuance date. The amended Codification Topic 855 established general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued. The Company has evaluated subsequent events for appropriate accounting and disclosure in accordance with ASU 2010-09.
In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-13, Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements (ASU 2009-13), which amends Codification Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. This update provides amendments to the criteria for separating deliverables, measuring and allocating arrangement consideration to one or more units of accounting. This update also establishes a selling price hierarchy for determining the selling price of a deliverable. ASU 2009-13 is effective for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the update may have on its consolidated results of operations and financial position.
In June 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-17 to Codification Topic 810, Consolidation. This update amends previous guidance to require the Company to perform an analysis to determine whether its variable interests give it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. The update is effective for annual periods beginning after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that first annual reporting period, and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. The Company’s implementation of this standard on February 1, 2010 did not have a significant impact on its consolidated statements of income and financial position.
NOTE 2. Acquisitions
All acquired businesses are primarily engaged in providing logistics management, including international air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, contract logistics services and transportation management services. The results of acquired businesses have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the effective dates of acquisition.
Effective December 21, 2009, the Company acquired the remaining outstanding shares of an Israeli subsidiary, Excel MPL-A.V.B.A., LP (EMA Israel), of which the Company already held a 50% ownership interest that was acquired through the Company’s acquisition of the Israeli subsidiary’s parent company in the beginning of fiscal 2010. The purchase price totaled $6,500, including the repayment of a $537 loan and contingent consideration estimated to be $300 which is based on projected net revenues from a particular customer for the following four years. The contingent consideration was accrued as an obligation through an increase to goodwill. The acquisition eliminated a minority shareholder in Israel. The purchase price exceeded the fair value of the noncontrolling interest received and net assets acquired, including acquired intangible assets with an estimated fair value of $3,136, and accordingly, $2,035 was allocated to goodwill, all of which is included within the Company’s Contract Logistics and Distribution segment. The Company is currently determining whether the goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The estimated purchase price allocation is preliminary and is subject to revision. A valuation of the additional net assets acquired is being conducted and the final allocation will be made when completed.

 

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Effective October 16, 2009, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Tacisa Transitaria, S.L. (Tacisa), a Spanish freight forwarder. An employee of one of the Company’s Spanish subsidiaries held a majority ownership interest in Tacisa prior to the Company’s acquisition. The purchase price totaled $5,463, net of cash acquired of $750, and including contingent consideration estimated to be $4,734 based on projected fiscal 2010 operating results of Tacisa. The contingent consideration was accrued as an obligation with a corresponding increase to goodwill. The acquisition expanded the Company’s freight forwarding coverage in Spain. The total cost of the acquisition has been allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The preliminary allocation resulted in an excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the acquired net assets, and accordingly, $2,536 was allocated to goodwill, all of which is included in the Company’s Freight Forwarding segment. The Company is currently determining whether the goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.
The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition and the preliminary purchase price allocation that was recorded for Tacisa, which is subject to revision. A valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is being conducted and the final allocation will be made when completed.
         
Current assets
  $ 3,237  
Goodwill
    2,536  
Acquired intangible assets
    3,476  
Other non-current assets
    54  
 
     
Total assets acquired
    9,303  
Liabilities assumed
    (2,047 )
Deferred income taxes
    (1,043 )
 
     
Net assets acquired
  $ 6,213  
 
     
Revenues and net income attributable to UTi Worldwide, Inc. as a result of the acquisition of EMA Israel and Tacisa totaled $12,278 and $254, respectively, for the three months ended April 30, 2010. The following supplemental pro forma information summarizes the results of operations of Tacisa for the three months ended April 30, 2009, as if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the period presented. The pro forma information gives no effect to actual operating results that would have actually been obtained if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the period presented or may be obtained in the future.
                         
            Net income        
            attributable to     Diluted  
            UTi Worldwide     earnings  
2009:   Revenue     Inc.     per share*  
 
                       
As reported
  $ 768,356     $ 9,845     $ 0.10  
Acquisitions
    2,267       177        
 
                 
Total
  $ 770,623     $ 10,022     $ 0.10  
 
                 
 
     
*  
Diluted pro forma earnings per share were calculated using 100,845,303 diluted ordinary shares for the three months ended April 30, 2009.

 

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NOTE 3. Earnings per Share
Earnings per share are calculated as follows:
                 
    Three months ended  
    April 30,  
    2010     2009  
Amounts attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc. common shareholders:
               
Net income
  $ 10,074     $ 9,845  
 
               
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
    100,071,923       99,659,276  
 
               
Incremental shares required for diluted earnings per share related to stock options/restricted share units
    1,456,405       1,186,027  
 
           
Diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares
    101,528,328       100,845,303  
 
           
 
               
Basic earnings per common share attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc. common shareholders
  $ 0.10     $ 0.10  
 
               
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc. common shareholders
  $ 0.10     $ 0.10  
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding for the three months ended April 30, 2010 and 2009, exclude 3,065,268 and 3,927,498 shares, respectively, because such shares represent securities that have an exercise price in excess of the average market price of the Company’s common stock during the period, and were therefore anti-dilutive.

 

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NOTE 4. Shareholders’ Equity
Certain information regarding the changes in shareholders’ equity and noncontrolling interests are as follows:
                                         
    UTi Worldwide Inc. Shareholders’ Equity              
                    Accumulated              
                    Other              
    Common     Retained     comprehensive     Noncontrolling        
    stock     earnings     loss     interests     Total  
 
                                       
Balance at February 1, 2010
  $ 464,731     $ 373,548     $ (46,904 )   $ 22,907     $ 814,282  
Employee share-based compensation plans
    5,123                         5,123  
Net income
          10,074             667       10,741  
Foreign currency translation adjustment and other
                6,612       857       7,469  
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
                      (34 )     (34 )
 
                             
Balance at April 30, 2010
  $ 469,854     $ 383,622     $ (40,292 )   $ 24,397     $ 837,581  
 
                             
 
                                       
Balance at February 1, 2009
  $ 450,553     $ 338,461     $ (112,268 )   $ 16,224     $ 692,970  
Employee share-based compensation plans
    2,517                         2,517  
Net income
          9,845             35       9,880  
Foreign currency translation adjustment and other
                24,494       2,865       27,359  
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
                      (390 )     (390 )
 
                             
Balance at April 30, 2009
  $ 453,070     $ 348,306     $ (87,774 )   $ 18,734     $ 732,336  
 
                             
Other comprehensive income is comprised of the following:
                 
    Three months ended  
    April 30,  
    2010     2009  
 
               
Net income
  $ 10,741     $ 9,880  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
               
Foreign exchange translation adjustments and other
    7,469       27,359  
 
           
Comprehensive income
    18,210       37,239  
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
    (1,524 )     (2,900 )
 
           
Comprehensive income attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc.
  $ 16,686     $ 34,339  
 
           

 

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NOTE 5. Segment Reporting
Certain information regarding the Company’s operations by segment is summarized as follows:
                                 
    Three months ended April 30, 2010  
            Contract              
            Logistics              
    Freight     and              
    Forwarding     Distribution     Corporate     Total  
 
                               
Revenues
  $ 721,774     $ 333,382     $     $ 1,055,156  
 
                       
 
                               
Purchased transportation costs
    562,335       127,073             689,408  
Staff costs
    94,390       106,977       5,634       207,001  
Depreciation
    3,832       7,228       352       11,412  
Amortization of intangible assets
    1,030       2,314             3,344  
Other operating expenses
    46,370       73,024       5,645       125,039  
 
                       
Total operating expenses
    707,957       316,616       11,631       1,036,204  
 
                       
 
                               
Operating income/(loss)
  $ 13,817     $ 16,766     $ (11,631 )     18,952  
 
                         
Interest income
                            2,559  
Interest expense
                            (6,678 )
Other income, net
                            844  
 
                             
Pretax income
                            15,677  
Provision for income taxes
                            4,936  
 
                             
Net income
                            10,741  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
                            667  
 
                             
Net income attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc.
                          $ 10,074  
 
                             
Capital expenditures
  $ 3,734     $ 2,960     $ 4,070     $ 10,764  
 
                       
Segment assets
  $ 1,134,381     $ 765,284     $ 117,151     $ 2,016,816  
 
                       

 

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    Three months ended April 30, 2009  
            Contract              
            Logistics              
    Freight     and              
    Forwarding     Distribution     Corporate     Total  
 
                               
Revenues
  $ 493,590     $ 274,766     $     $ 768,356  
 
                       
 
                               
Purchased transportation costs
    359,364       99,485             458,849  
Staff costs
    80,905       91,378       3,520       175,803  
Depreciation
    3,627       6,128       99       9,854  
Amortization of intangible assets
    826       1,811             2,637  
Restructuring charges
                1,231       1,231  
Other operating expenses
    37,865       65,491       (1,226 )     102,130  
 
                       
Total operating expenses
    482,587       264,293       3,624       750,504  
 
                       
 
                               
Operating income/(loss)
  $ 11,003     $ 10,473     $ (3,624 )     17,852  
 
                         
Interest income
                            2,723  
Interest expense
                            (6,176 )
Other expense, net
                            (202 )
 
                             
Pretax income
                            14,197  
Provision for income taxes
                            4,317  
 
                             
Net income
                            9,880  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
                            35  
 
                             
Net income attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc.
                          $ 9,845  
 
                             
Capital expenditures
  $ 3,086     $ 4,452     $ 978     $ 8,516  
 
                       
Segment assets
  $ 937,591     $ 663,913     $ 60,816     $ 1,662,320  
 
                       
For segment reporting purposes by geographic region, airfreight and ocean freight forwarding revenues for the movement of goods is attributed to the country where the shipment originates. Revenues for all other services, including contract logistics services, are attributed to the country where the services are performed.
The following table shows the revenues attributable to the Company’s geographic regions, EMENA (which is comprised of Europe, Middle East and North Africa), the Americas, Asia Pacific and Africa:
                                                 
    Three months ended April 30,  
    2010     2009  
            Contract                     Contract        
            Logistics                     Logistics        
    Freight     and             Freight     and        
    Forwarding     Distribution             Forwarding     Distribution        
    Revenue     Revenue     Total     Revenue     Revenue     Total  
 
                                               
EMENA
  $ 230,394     $ 65,194     $ 295,588     $ 183,832     $ 53,556     $ 237,388  
Americas
    150,100       173,304       323,404       106,088       151,945       258,033  
Asia Pacific
    255,062       9,187       264,249       145,515       7,309       152,824  
Africa
    86,218       85,697       171,915       58,155       61,956       120,111  
 
                                   
Total
  $ 721,774     $ 333,382     $ 1,055,156     $ 493,590     $ 274,766     $ 768,356  
 
                                   

 

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The following table shows revenues and purchased transportation costs attributable to the Company’s principal services:
                 
    Three months ended  
    April 30,  
    2010     2009  
 
               
Revenues:
               
Airfreight forwarding
  $ 367,692     $ 239,288  
Ocean freight forwarding
    271,832       192,066  
Customs brokerage
    25,435       19,949  
Contract logistics
    177,010       142,926  
Distribution
    117,374       98,500  
Other
    95,813       75,627  
 
           
Total
  $ 1,055,156     $ 768,356  
 
           
 
               
Purchased transportation costs:
               
Airfreight forwarding
  $ 293,542     $ 175,356  
Ocean freight forwarding
    227,186       152,410  
Customs brokerage
    1,570       1,118  
Contract logistics
    35,723       23,391  
Distribution
    79,117       66,499  
Other
    52,270       40,075  
 
           
Total
  $ 689,408     $ 458,849  
 
           
NOTE 6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment for the three months ended
April 30, 2010 are as follows:
                         
            Contract        
            Logistics        
    Freight     and        
    Forwarding     Distribution     Total  
 
                       
Balance at February 1, 2010
  $ 170,034     $ 244,757     $ 414,791  
Foreign currency translation
    (850 )     4,217       3,367  
 
                 
Balance at April 30, 2010
  $ 169,184     $ 248,974     $ 418,158  
 
                 
Amortizable intangible assets as of April 30, 2010 and January 31, 2010 relate primarily to the estimated fair value of the customer relationships acquired with respect to certain acquisitions. The carrying values of amortizable intangible assets as of April 30, 2010 and January 31, 2010 were as follows:
                                 
    Gross             Net     Weighted  
    carrying     Accumulated     carrying     average/life  
    Value     amortization     value     years  
As of April 30, 2010:
                               
Customer relationships
  $ 105,989     $ (39,452 )   $ 66,537       9.5  
Non-compete agreements
    3,154       (2,938 )     216       3.0  
Other
    4,611       (2,607 )     2,004       3.7  
 
                         
Total
  $ 113,754     $ (44,997 )   $ 68,757          
 
                         
 
As of January 31, 2010:
                               
Customer relationships
  $ 105,320     $ (36,586 )   $ 68,734       9.6  
Non-compete agreements
    3,048       (2,797 )     251       3.1  
Other
    4,473       (2,270 )     2,203       3.7  
 
                         
Total
  $ 112,841     $ (41,653 )   $ 71,188          
 
                         

 

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Amortization expense totaled $3,344 and $2,637 for the three months ended April 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The following table shows the expected amortization expense for these intangible assets for the current and each of the next four fiscal years ending January 31,
         
2011
  $ 12,235  
2012
    11,463  
2013
    10,916  
2014
    10,363  
2015
    8,279  
In addition to its amortizable intangible assets, the Company also has $1,005 and $994 of intangible assets not subject to amortization as of April 30, 2010 and January 31, 2010, respectively, related primarily to acquired trade names.
NOTE 7. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
The following table shows the supplemental cash flow information and supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities:
                 
    Three months ended  
    April 30,  
    2010     2009  
 
               
Net cash paid for:
               
Interest
  $ 6,635     $ 3,064  
Income taxes
    3,991       4,374  
Non-cash activities:
               
Capital lease obligations incurred to acquire assets
    5,113       1,433  
UTi is a holding company which relies on dividends or advances from its subsidiaries to meet its financial obligations and to pay dividends on its ordinary shares. The ability of UTi’s subsidiaries to pay dividends to the Company and UTi’s ability to receive distributions is subject to applicable local law and other restrictions including, but not limited to, applicable tax laws and limitations contained in some of the Company’s bank credit facilities and in the note purchase agreements for the Company’s outstanding senior notes. Such laws and restrictions could limit the payment of dividends and distributions to the Company which would restrict UTi’s ability to continue operations. In general, UTi’s subsidiaries cannot pay dividends in excess of their retained earnings and most countries require that the subsidiaries pay a distribution tax on all dividends paid. In addition, the amount of dividends that UTi’s subsidiaries could declare may be limited in certain countries by exchange controls. Total net assets which may not be transferred to the Company in the form of loans, advances, or cash dividends by the Company’s subsidiaries without the consent of a third party, were less than 10% of the Company’s consolidated total net assets as of the end of the most recent fiscal year.
NOTE 8. Contingencies
From time to time, claims are made against us or we may make claims against others, including in the ordinary course of our business, which could result in litigation. Claims and associated litigation are subject to inherent uncertainties and unfavorable outcomes could occur, such as monetary damages, fines, penalties or injunctions prohibiting us from engaging in certain activities. The occurrence of an unfavorable outcome in any specific period could have a material adverse affect on our consolidated results of operations for that period or future periods. As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, we are not a party to any material litigation except as described below.
The Company and one of its subsidiaries (along with sixteen other global corporations) were named as defendants by a patent holding company, in a patent infringement lawsuit filed on May 7, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Central District of California (Big Baboon, Inc. v. Dell Inc., et. al.). The lawsuit alleged that the Company’s eMpower software tools were infringing U.S. Patent Nos. 6,115,690 (the “690 patent”) and 6,343,275 (the “275 patent”). The claims asserted are not believed to be material to the Company as a whole. On May 12, 2010, after discovery regarding the eMpower software tools, the plaintiff dismissed its lawsuit against the Company and subsidiary without prejudice.

 

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In June 2007, we responded to a grand jury subpoena requesting documents in connection with the United States Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)’s investigation into the pricing practices in the international freight forwarding and cargo transportation industry which had been served on us in June 2006. On October 10, 2007, the U.S. DOJ executed a search warrant on us at our offices in Long Beach, California, and served one of our subsidiaries with a subpoena requesting numerous documents and other materials in connection with its investigation of the international freight forwarding and cargo transportation industry. In addition to its previous request for documents regarding air freight forwarding, the U.S. DOJ also requested that we produce various documents regarding ocean freight forwarding. We believe we are a subject of the U.S. DOJ investigation.
On October 10, 2007, we also received a notice from the Canadian Competition Bureau that the Bureau commenced an investigation with respect to alleged anti-competitive activities of persons involved in the provision of international freight forwarding services to and from Canada and requesting that we preserve records relevant to such investigation. On October 30, 2009, we received notice from the Canadian Competition Bureau that it had closed its investigation and has withdrawn its record preservation request.
On October 25, 2007, one of our subsidiaries received a notice from the New Zealand Commerce Commission that it was conducting an investigation in relation to international freight forwarding services in New Zealand and requesting that we provide documents and information as it relates to New Zealand. Our subsidiary responded to the request from the New Zealand Commerce Commission on December 21, 2007.
In June 2008 and February 2009, we received a request for information issued by the European Commission (EC) requesting information and records relating to the EC’s ongoing investigation of alleged anti-competitive behavior relating to freight forwarding services in the European Union/European Economic Area. In July 2008 and March 2009, we submitted responses to these requests.
In May 2009, we learned that the Brazilian Ministry of Justice is investigating possible alleged cartel activity in the international air and ocean freight forwarding market and as of the date of the filing of this report, we have not been contacted by Brazilian authorities regarding this matter.
In November 2009, one of our subsidiaries received a summons from the South African Competition Commission requesting certain information and records in connection with its ongoing investigation of alleged anti-competitive behavior relating to the market for air freight forwarding services in South Africa. In January 2010, we responded to this request.
In February 2010, in connection with the EC’s investigation discussed above, the EC sent a Statement of Objections to us and a number of other freight forwarding and logistics providers. The Statement of Objections alleges infringements of European Union competition law with respect to various surcharges. We responded in writing to the EC’s Statement of Objections in April 2010 and expect to attend a hearing in July 2010 to discuss our position with the EC officials.
We continue to receive additional requests for information, documents and interviews from various governmental agencies with respect to these investigations, and we have provided, and expect to continue to provide in the future, further responses as a result of such requests.
We (along with several other global logistics providers) have been named as a defendant in a federal antitrust class action lawsuit filed on January 3, 2008 in the United States District Court of the Eastern District of New York (Precision Associates, Inc., et. al. v. Panalpina World Transport (Holding) Ltd., et. al.). This lawsuit alleges that the defendants engaged in various forms of anti-competitive practices and seeks an unspecified amount of treble monetary damages and injunctive relief under U.S. antitrust laws.

 

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We have incurred, and we expect to continue to incur, significant legal fees and other costs in connection with these governmental investigations and lawsuits. If the U.S. DOJ, the EC, or any other regulatory body concludes that we have engaged in anti-competitive behavior, we could incur significant additional legal fees and other costs, which could include fines and/or penalties, which may be material to our consolidated financial statements.
The Company is involved in a dispute with the South African Revenue Service where the Company makes use of “owner drivers” for the collection and delivery of cargo. The South African Revenue Service is claiming that the Company is liable for employee taxes in respect of these owner drivers. The Company has strongly objected to this and together with its expert legal and tax advisors, believes that the Company is in full compliance with the relevant sections of the income tax act governing this situation and has no tax liability in respect of these owner drivers. The amount claimed by the South African Revenue Service is approximately $9,742 based on exchange rates as of April 30, 2010.
The Company is involved in litigation in Italy (in various cases filed in 2000 in the Court of Milan) and England (in a case filed on April 13, 2000 in the High Court of Justice, London) with the former ultimate owner of Per Transport SpA and related entities, in connection with its April 1998 acquisition of Per Transport SpA and its subsequent termination of the employment services of the former ultimate owner as a consultant. The suits seek monetary damages, including compensation for termination of the former ultimate owner’s consulting agreement. The Company has brought counter-claims for monetary damages in relation to warranty claims under the purchase agreement. The total of all such actual and potential claims, albeit duplicated in several proceedings, is approximately $12,559 based on exchange rates as of April 30, 2010. In connection with the Italian litigation, legal proceedings have also been brought against a former director and officer of the Company and a current employee of the Company. The Company has agreed to indemnify these individuals in connection with these proceedings.
The Company was previously engaged through various indirect subsidiaries in the business of transportation and storage of fine works of art. The Company sold this business and the related indirect subsidiaries during fiscal 2009. A client of one of these subsidiaries has alleged that during several weeks of June 2007 a malfunctioning climate-control unit at such subsidiaries’ warehouses may have caused numerous works of art to be exposed to humidity levels beyond what are considered normal storage conditions. The Company has received communication from the client that several works of art may have been affected by the humidity; however it is not known whether the works have suffered any depreciation beyond normal restoration costs. Although the Company has sold this business, the Company has retained any liabilities associated with this matter. The Company believes that any ultimate liability it may have as a result of a claim may be mitigated based on a number of factors, including insurance policies in place; limitations of liability imposed by the Company’s standard trading conditions; as well as limitations of liability afforded by the subsidiary relationship. If a claim does arise and the Company is found liable and is otherwise unable to successfully mitigate its liability, the claim and its related impact could be material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In connection with ASC 450, Contingencies, the Company has not accrued for a loss contingency relating to any of the disclosed investigations and legal proceedings because we believe that, although unfavorable outcomes in the investigations or proceedings may be reasonably possible, they are not considered by our management to be probable or reasonably estimable.
NOTE 9. Defined Benefit Plans
The Company sponsors defined benefit plans for eligible employees in certain countries. Under these plans, employees are entitled to retirement benefits based on years of service of the employee’s final average salary on attainment of the qualifying retirement age.

 

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Net periodic pension cost for the Company’s defined benefit plans consists of:
                 
    Three months ended  
    April 30,  
    2010     2009  
 
               
Service cost
  $ 139     $ 99  
Interest cost
    462       394  
Expected return on assets
    (309 )     (210 )
Amortization of net actuarial loss
    17       58  
 
           
Net periodic pension cost
  $ 309     $ 341  
 
           
For the three months ended April 30, 2010 and 2009, the Company contributed approximately $382 and $471, respectively, to its defined benefit plans.
NOTE 10. Share-Based Compensation
On June 8, 2009, the Company’s shareholders approved the 2009 Long Term Incentive Plan (2009 LTIP). The plan provides for the issuance of a variety awards, including stock options, share appreciation rights (sometimes referred to as SARs), restricted shares, restricted share units (RSUs), deferred share units and performance awards. A total of 6,250,000 shares were originally reserved for issuance under the 2009 LTIP, subject to adjustments as provided for in the plan.
In addition to the 2009 LTIP, at April 30, 2010, the Company had stock based compensation awards outstanding under the following plans: the 2004 Long Term Incentive Plan (2004 LTIP), the 2000 Stock Option Plan, the 2000 Employee Share Purchase Plan, the 2004 Non-Employee Directors Share Incentive Plan (2004 Directors Incentive Plan) and the Non-Employee Directors Share Option Plan (Directors Option Plan).
Under the 2000 Employee Share Purchase Plan, eligible employees may purchase shares of the Company’s stock at 85% of the market price of the common stock at the beginning of an offering period through payroll deductions in an amount not to exceed 10% of an employee’s annual base compensation subject to an annual maximum of $25.
Under the 2004 Directors Incentive Plan, the Company may grant non-qualified stock options, share appreciation rights, restricted stock, RSUs and deferred share units.
Since the 2009 LTIP was approved by the Company’s shareholders in June 2009, no additional awards may be made pursuant to the 2004 LTIP. In addition, the Company no longer grants awards under the 2000 Stock Option Plan and the Directors Option Plan. Vesting of these awards occurs over different periods, depending on the terms of the individual award, however expenses relating to these awards are all recognized on a straight line basis over the applicable vesting period.

 

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Employee Share-Based Compensation Activity
A summary of the employee share-based compensation activity for the three months ended April 30, 2010 is as follows:
                                                                 
    2009 LTIP     2004 LTIP     2000 Stock Option Plan  
            Weighted             Weighted             Weighted             Weighted  
            average     Shares     average             average     Shares     average  
    Restricted     grant date     subject to     exercise     Restricted     grant date     subject to     exercise  
    share units     fair value     stock options     price     share units     fair value     stock options     price  
 
                                                               
Outstanding balance at February 1, 2010
    46,232     $ 13.05       1,827,663     $ 20.32       1,794,895     $ 18.00       1,113,564     $ 7.44  
Granted
    973,702       17.14                                      
Exercised/vested
    (6,104 )     13.38       (87,488 )     15.62       (276,133 )     15.66       (247,305 )     6.29  
Cancelled/forfeited
                (72,225 )           (34,885 )     16.73       (15,738 )     4.33  
 
                                                       
Outstanding balance at April 30, 2010
    1,013,830     $ 16.98       1,667,950     $ 20.54       1,483,877     $ 18.30       850,521     $ 7.89  
 
                                               
Non-Employee Share-Based Compensation Activity
A summary of non-employee share-based compensation activity for the three months ended April 30, 2010 is as follows:

 

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    2004        
    Directors Incentive Plan     Directors Option Plan  
            Weighted     Shares     Weighted  
    Restricted     average     subject to     average  
    share     grant date     stock     exercise  
    units     fair value     options     price  
 
                               
Outstanding balance at February 1, 2010
    30,457     $ 12.36       81,000     $ 10.33  
Outstanding balance at April 30, 2010
    30,457     $ 12.36       81,000     $ 10.33  
 
                       
In connection with its share-based compensation plans, the Company recorded approximately $1,683 and $2,471 of share-based compensation expense for the three months ended April 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. As of April 30, 2010, the Company had approximately $27,881 of total unrecognized compensation related to share-based compensation to be expensed through April 2015.
NOTE 11. Borrowings
At April 30, 2010, the aggregate amount available for borrowing under all borrowing facilities totaled approximately $305,014. As of April 30, 2010, loans outstanding under these facilities totaled approximately $56,048 and letters of credit and guarantees outstanding under these facilities totaled approximately $159,409, excluding letters of credit (or the portion thereof) used to support loans outstanding. At April 30, 2010, the Company had approximately $89,557 of available, unused capacity under these facilities, approximately $75,623 of which was available for cash draw.
Bank Lines of Credit
A significant number of our subsidiaries participate in a cash pooling arrangement which is used to fund short-term liquidity needs. The cash pooling arrangement has no stated maturity date and yields and bears interest at varying rates. The facility does not permit cash withdrawals in excess of cash deposits on a global basis. At April 30, 2010, cash deposits were equivalent to cash withdrawals. Cash withdrawals of $81,269 are included in bank lines of credit at April 30, 2010.
ABN/RBS Letter of Credit Agreement
   
On July 9, 2009, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a letter of credit facility pursuant to an agreement with ABN AMRO N.V. (ABN) and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc. (the “ABN/RBS Letter of Credit Agreement”). The ABN/RBS Letter of Credit Agreement provides for an aggregate availability of up to $50,000 in letters of credit as of April 30, 2010. The ABN/RBS Letter of Credit Agreement provided for two separate letter of credit facilities, which are referred to as the ABN Letter of Credit Facility and the RBS Letter of Credit Facility. As of April 30, 2010, the letters of credit outstanding under the ABN Letter of Credit Facility totaled approximately $36,379 and the amount of available, unused capacity was $13,621. The ABN Letter of Credit Facility matures on July 9, 2011. The RBS Letter of Credit Facility matured on December 31, 2009 and prior to maturity the Company either obtained the release of the remaining letters of credit issued pursuant to this facility or provided for alternative arrangements for the underlying obligations. The Company’s obligations under the ABN/RBS Letter of Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the Company and selected subsidiaries.

 

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Nedbank Letter of Credit Agreement
   
On July 9, 2009, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries also entered into a letter of credit facility pursuant to an agreement (the “Nedbank Letter of Credit Agreement”) with Nedbank Limited, acting through its London Branch. The Nedbank Letter of Credit Agreement provided for an aggregate initial availability of up to $36,000 in letters of credit. On January 8, 2010, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an amendment to this agreement (the “Nedbank Amendment”) which temporarily increased the aggregate availability under the facility to $46,000 in letters of credit. The Nedbank Amendment expired on March 1, 2010, after which the aggregate availability under the Nedbank Letter or Credit Agreement reverted to the original availability of $36,000 in letters of credit. As of April 30, 2010, the letters of credit outstanding under the Nedbank Letter of Credit Agreement totaled approximately $6,858 and letters of credit issued to support cash borrowings totaled $18,008, which is included in bank lines of credit in the consolidated balance sheet. As of April 30, 2010, the amount of available, unused capacity was $11,134 under this facility. The Nedbank Letter of Credit Agreement matures on July 9, 2011. The Company’s obligations under the Nedbank Letter of Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the Company and selected subsidiaries.
Together, the Company refers to the ABN/RBS Letter of Credit Agreement and the Nedbank Letter of Credit Agreement as the “Letter of Credit Agreements”. Pursuant to the terms of the Letter of Credit Agreements, the Company is charged fees relating to, among other things, the issuance of letters of credit, the aggregate amount of letters of credit outstanding, and the unused portions of these facilities, all at the rates specified in the applicable agreement.
South African Facilities Agreement
   
On July 9, 2009, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries operating in South Africa entered into a South African credit facility pursuant to an agreement (the “South African Facilities Agreement”) with Nedbank Limited, acting through its Corporate Banking Division. The South African Facilities Agreement provides for a 650,000 South African rand revolving credit facility, which is comprised of a 400,000 South African rand working capital facility and a 250,000 South African rand letter of credit, guarantee and forward exchange contract facility. At April 30, 2010, based on current exchange rates, the revolving credit facility provided for an aggregate availability of $87,945. As of April 30, 2010, the borrowings, letters of credit, and guarantees under the South African Facilities Agreement totaled approximately $32,117, represented by outstanding letters of credit and guarantees of $32,084 and borrowings of $33, which is included in bank lines of credit in the consolidated balance sheet. As of April 30, 2010, the amount of available, unused capacity was $55,828 under this facility. The South African Facilities Agreement also provides the Company’s South African operations with a 150,000 South African rand revolving asset-based finance facility, which includes, among other things, a capital lease line. The obligations of the Company’s subsidiaries under the South African Facilities Agreement are guaranteed by selected subsidiaries registered in South Africa. In addition, certain of the Company’s operating assets in South Africa, and the rights and interests of the South African branch of one of our subsidiaries in various intercompany loans made to a South African subsidiary and to a South African partnership, are pledged as collateral under the South African Facilities Agreement.
   
Overdrafts under the new South African working capital facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to Nedbank’s publicly quoted prime rate minus 1%. The per annum interest rate payable in respect of foreign currency accounts is generally at the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), or with respect to a foreign currency account in euro, the Euro Interbank Offered Rate (EURIBOR), plus the lender’s cost of funds (to the extent greater than LIBOR or EURIBOR, as applicable), plus 3%. Instruments issued under the letter of credit, guarantee and forward exchange contract facility bear interest at a rate to be agreed upon in writing by the Company’s subsidiaries party to the South African Facilities Agreement and Nedbank.
Bank Borrowings
2009 Note Purchase Agreement
   
On July 9, 2009, the Company issued $55,000 of senior unsecured guaranteed notes (the “2009 Senior Notes”) under a note purchase agreement (the “2009 Note Purchase Agreement”), entered into among UTi, certain of its subsidiaries as guarantors and the purchasers named therein. The 2009 Senior Notes mature on August 9, 2014. The 2009 Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 8.06% per annum, payable semi-annually, on the 9th day of February and August. The Company is required to repay approximately $9,167, or such lesser principal amount as shall then be outstanding, on February 9, 2012 and each February 9th and August 9th thereafter up to and including August 9, 2014. The Company’s obligations under the 2009 Senior Notes and the 2009 Note Purchase Agreement are guaranteed by the Company and selected subsidiaries. As of April 30, 2010, the principal amount outstanding under the 2009 Senior Notes was $55,000 and is included in long-term bank borrowings in the consolidated balance sheet.

 

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2006 Note Purchase Agreement
   
On July 13, 2006, the Company issued $200,000 of senior unsecured guaranteed notes (the “2006 Senior Notes” and, together with the 2009 Senior Notes, the “Senior Notes”) under a note purchase agreement (the “2006 Note Purchase Agreement”, and together with the 2009 Note Purchase Agreement, the “Note Purchase Agreements”), entered into among UTi, certain of its subsidiaries as guarantors and the purchasers named therein. The 2006 Senior Notes mature on July 13, 2011. The 2006 Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.31% per annum, payable semi-annually, on the 13th day of each January and July. The Company is required to repay approximately $33,333, or such lesser principal amount as shall then be outstanding, on each January 13th and July 13th up to and including July 13, 2011. The Company’s obligations under the 2006 Senior Notes and the 2006 Note Purchase Agreement are guaranteed by the Company and selected subsidiaries. As of April 30, 2010, the principal amount outstanding under the 2006 Senior Notes was approximately $100,000, and is included in long-term bank borrowings in the consolidated balance sheets.
The Letter of Credit Agreements, the South African Facilities Agreement, and the Note Purchase Agreements require the Company to comply with financial and other covenants and certain change of control provisions. In March 2010, the Company amended the financial covenants in the Letter of Credit Agreements and in the 2009 Note Purchase Agreement. Some of the covenants include maintaining a specified net worth, maintaining a specified ratio of total debt to consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and minimum interest charge coverage requirements, among others. Should the Company fail to comply with these covenants and be unable to obtain any necessary amendments or waivers, all or a portion of the obligations under the Senior Notes, the Letter of Credit Agreements and the South African Facilities Agreement could become immediately due and payable and the Letter of Credit Agreements and the South African Facilities Agreement could be terminated and the credit, letter of credit, and guarantee facilities provided thereunder would no longer be available. The Company was in compliance with all the covenants set forth in the Note Purchase Agreements, the Letter of Credit Agreements and the South African Facilities Agreement as of April 30, 2010.
Furthermore, the Letter of Credit Agreements, the South African Facilities Agreement, and the Note Purchase Agreements each contain cross-default provisions with respect to other indebtedness, giving the lenders under the Letter of Credit Agreements and the South African Facilities Agreement and the note holders under the Note Purchase Agreements the right to declare a default if the Company defaults under other indebtedness in certain circumstances. Should the Company fail to comply with these provisions and be unable to obtain any necessary amendments or waivers, all or a portion of the obligations under the Senior Notes, the Letter of Credit Agreements and the South African Facilities Agreement could become immediately due and payable and the Letter of Credit Agreements and the South African Facilities Agreement could be terminated and the credit, letter of credit, and guarantee facilities provided thereunder would no longer be available.
Pursuant to the terms of the Letter of Credit Agreements, the South African Facilities Agreement, and the Note Purchase Agreements, the Company is required to indemnify the lenders and others with respect to certain losses, liabilities and costs, those relating to income and other taxes, increased costs suffered as a result of, among other things, changes in laws or regulations, or other requirements which may be imposed by regulatory authorities from time to time, and increased costs suffered as a result of a default under the agreements. The indemnification obligations created by each respective agreement arose at the time such agreement was entered into and will continue in accordance with the terms of such agreement. The Company cannot currently estimate the maximum potential amount which could be payable pursuant to its indemnification obligations under these agreements. Liabilities for these indemnification obligations were not material to the Company as a whole as of the dates that each of the respective agreements was entered into. The Company has not recorded any liabilities related to the indemnification obligations as of April 30, 2010.

 

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In addition to the credit, letter of credit, and guarantee facilities provided under the Letter of Credit Agreements and the South African Facilities Agreement, the Company utilizes a number of other financial institutions to provide it with incremental letter of credit, guarantee and working capital capacity, certain of which are working capital and credit facilities, and certain of which are customs bonds and guarantees which are issued by various financial institutions. In many cases, the use of these particular letter of credit, guarantee, and working capital facilities is restricted to the country in which they originated although this is not always the case. These particular borrowing, letter of credit, guarantee, and working capital facilities may restrict distributions by the subsidiary operating in the country. At April 30, 2010, the aggregate amount available for borrowing under these other facilities totaled approximately $141,729. Of this, the amount utilized for customs bonds and other guarantees was approximately $84,088 and the amount utilized for borrowings was approximately $48,667. At April 30, 2010, the total available, unused borrowing capacity under these other facilities was approximately $8,974.
NOTE 12. Uncertain Tax Positions
A reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax positions and interest recognized in other non-current liabilities at the beginning and end of the period is as follows:
                 
    Uncertain        
    Tax        
    Positions     Interest  
 
               
Balance at February 1, 2010
  $ 8,234     $ 2,088  
Increase for tax positions taken during the current year
    85        
Interest
          205  
Foreign currency translation
    60       20  
 
           
Balance at April 30, 2010
  $ 8,379     $ 2,313  
 
           
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as interest and other expense, respectively. The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would favorably affect our effective tax rate if recognized was $6,785 as of April 30, 2010. Tax years 2006 through 2010 generally remain open to examination by major taxing jurisdictions in which we operate. In addition, previously filed tax returns are under review in various other countries in which we operate.
NOTE 13. Restructuring Charges
Fiscal 2009 Information Technology Cost Reduction Plan
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company initiated several changes to its global information technology operations and incurred related restructuring charges. For the three months ended April 30, 2009 amounts charged for employee severance benefits and other exit costs were $887 and $344, respectively. The Company completed all activities under the plan during fiscal 2010.
Employee severance benefits primarily related to the realignment of corporate and regional information technology functions to reduce overhead costs. Under the plan, the Company’s global IT workforce was reduced by approximately 240 employees.
Other exit costs primarily related to consulting fees incurred in connection with the implementation of the plan. These amounts were expensed as incurred.

 

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NOTE 14. Fair Value Disclosures
The Company measures the fair value of certain assets and liabilities on a recurring basis based upon a fair value hierarchy in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, as follows:
   
Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
 
   
Level 2 — Observable market data, including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, such as interest rates and yield curves; and
 
   
Level 3 — Unobservable data reflecting the Company’s own assumptions, where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability.
The following table presents information about the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of April 30, 2010, and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value.
                                 
            Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using:  
            Quoted Prices              
            in Active     Significant        
            Markets for     Other        
            Identical     Observable     Significant  
    Balance at     Assets     Inputs     Unobservable  
    April 30, 2010     (Level 1)     (Level 2)     Inputs (Level 3)  
 
                               
Assets
                               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 340,721     $ 340,721     $     $  
Forward exchange contracts
    159             159        
Other
    448                   448  
 
                       
Total
  $ 341,328     $ 340,721     $ 159     $ 448  
 
                       
 
                               
Liabilities
                               
Forward exchange contracts
  $ 280     $     $ 280     $  
Other
    757                   757  
 
                       
Total
  $ 1,037     $     $ 280     $ 757  
 
                       
The following methods were used to measure the fair value of assets and liabilities:
Forward Exchange Contracts — The Company’s forward exchange contracts are over-the-counter derivatives, which are valued using pricing models that rely on currency exchange rates, and therefore are classified as Level 2.
Other — Other financial assets and liabilities utilizing Level 3 inputs include minority call and put options granted to the Company and certain of the Company’s minority partners. These call and put options do not have any quoted prices, nor can they be valued using inputs based on observable market data. These investments are valued internally, based on the difference between the estimated strike price and the estimated fair value of the minority partner equity, when the call and put options become exercisable.

 

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The following table presents the changes in Level 3 instruments measured on a recurring basis for the three months ended April 30, 2010:
                 
    Assets     Liabilities  
 
               
Beginning balance at February 1, 2010
  $ 476     $ 811  
Net change in fair value included in earnings
    (27 )     (53 )
Translation adjustment
    (1 )     (1 )
 
           
Ending balance at April 30, 2010
  $ 448     $ 757  
 
           
NOTE 15. Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company generally utilizes forward exchange contracts to reduce its exposure to foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. Foreign exchange contracts purchased are primarily denominated in the currencies of the Company’s principal markets. The Company does not enter into derivative contracts for speculative purposes.
As of April 30, 2010, the Company had contracted to sell the following amounts under forward exchange contracts which all mature within 60 days of April 30, 2010: $5,387 in Euros; $10,602 in U.S. dollars; $1,201 in British pound sterling; and, $2,192 in other currencies. Changes in the fair value of forward exchange contracts are recorded within purchased transportation costs in the consolidated statements of income.
The Company does not designate foreign currency derivatives as hedges. Foreign currency derivative assets included in trade receivables were $159 and $273 at April 30, 2010 and January 31, 2010, respectively. Foreign currency liability derivatives included in trade payables and other accrued liabilities were $280 and $294 at April 30, 2010 and January 31, 2010, respectively. The Company recorded net losses on foreign currency derivatives of $121 and $265 for the three months ended April 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “UTi” and the “company” refer to UTi Worldwide Inc. and its subsidiaries as a consolidated entity, except where it is noted or the context makes clear the reference is only to UTi Worldwide Inc.
Overview
We are an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company that provides airfreight and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services. The company serves its customers through a worldwide network of freight forwarding offices, and contract logistics and distribution centers.
The company’s operations are principally managed by core business operations. The factors for determining the reportable segments include the manner in which management evaluates the performance of the company combined with the nature of the individual business activities. As discussed above in Note 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements” of our Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, our operations are broken into the following reportable segments: Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics and Distribution. Certain corporate office expenses, eliminations, and various holding companies within the group structure are presented separately.
Freight Forwarding Segment. As a freight forwarder, we conduct business as an indirect carrier for our clients or occasionally as an authorized agent for airlines and ocean carriers. We typically act as an indirect carrier with respect to shipments of freight unless the volume of freight to be shipped over a particular route is not large enough to warrant consolidating such freight with other shipments. In such situations, we usually forward the freight as an agent for the carrier.
We do not own or operate aircraft or vessels and consequently, contract with commercial carriers to arrange for the shipment of cargo. A majority of our freight forwarding business is conducted through non-committed space allocations with carriers. We arrange for, and in many cases provide, pick-up and delivery service between the carrier and the location of the shipper or recipient.
When we act as an authorized agent for the airline or ocean carrier, we arrange for the transportation of individual shipments to the airline or ocean carrier. As compensation for arranging for the shipments, the carriers pay us a commission. If we provide the client with ancillary services, such as the preparation of export documentation, we receive an additional fee.
As part of our freight forwarding services, we provide customs brokerage services in the United States (U.S.) and most of the other countries in which we operate. Within each country, the rules and regulations vary, along with the level of expertise that is required to perform the customs brokerage services. We provide customs brokerage services in connection with a majority of the shipments which we handle as both an airfreight and ocean freight forwarder. We also provide customs brokerage services in connection with shipments forwarded by our competitors. In addition, other companies may provide customs brokerage services in connection with the shipments which we forward.
As part of our customs brokerage services, we prepare and file formal documentation required for clearance through customs agencies, obtain customs bonds, facilitate the payment of import duties on behalf of the importer, arrange for payment of collect freight charges, assist with determining and obtaining the best commodity classifications for shipments and perform other related services. We determine our fees for our customs brokerage services based on the volume of business transactions for a particular client, and the type, number and complexity of services provided. Revenues from customs brokerage and related services are recognized upon completion of the services.

 

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We believe that for the Freight Forwarding segment, net revenue (the term used by the company to describe revenue less purchased transportation costs) is a better measure of growth in our freight forwarding business than revenue because our revenue for our services as an indirect air and ocean carrier includes the carriers’ charges to us for carriage of the shipment. Our revenues are also impacted by changes in fuel and similar surcharges, which have little relation to the volume or value of our services provided. When we act as an indirect air and ocean carrier, our net revenue is determined by the differential between the rates charged to us by the carrier and the rates we charge our customers plus the fees we receive for our ancillary services. Within our company, revenue derived from freight forwarding generally is shared between the points of origin and destination, based on a standard formula. Our revenue in our other capacities includes only commissions and fees earned by us and is substantially similar to net revenue for the Freight Forwarding segment in this respect.
A significant portion of our expenses are variable and adjust to reflect the level of our business activities. Other than purchased transportation costs, staff costs are our single largest variable expense and are less flexible in the near term.
Contract Logistics and Distribution Segment. Our contract logistics services primarily relate to the value-added warehousing and subsequent distribution of goods and materials in order to meet clients’ inventory needs and production or distribution schedules. Our services include receiving, deconsolidation and decontainerization, sorting, put away, consolidation, assembly, cargo loading and unloading, assembly of freight and protective packaging, storage and distribution. Our outsourced services include inspection services, quality centers and manufacturing support. Contract logistics revenues are recognized when the service has been completed in the ordinary course of business.
We also provide a range of distribution and other supply chain management services, such as domestic ground transportation, warehousing services, consulting, order management, planning and optimization services, outsourced management services, developing specialized client-specific supply chain solutions, and customized distribution and inventory management services. We receive fees for the other supply chain management services that we perform.
In contrast to the Freight Forwarding segment, we believe revenue is a better measure of the growth in our contract logistics and distribution business because this segment does not incur carrier costs (and related fuel surcharges) in the same manner as freight forwarding, and purchased transportation costs under this segment primarily relate to the truck brokerage operation in the Americas region.
CLIENTasONE Strategy
As we enter our third year of our five-year strategic plan, which we refer to as “CLIENTasONE,” we continue to undertake various efforts to increase the number and size of our clients and our revenue, improve our operational performance, streamline our back-end operations, develop and implement new systems and train and develop our employees. We have made progress in achieving our objectives, which involves leveraging client relationships, integrating acquisitions, controlling costs, improving our systems and processes and implementing effective change management processes. We continue to face challenges developing, training and recruiting personnel. This strategic operating plan requires that we successfully manage our operations and growth which we may not be able to do as well as we anticipate. Our industry is extremely competitive and our business is subject to numerous factors and risks beyond our control. If we are not able to successfully implement CLIENTasONE, our efforts associated with this strategic plan may not result in increased revenues or improved profitability. If we are not able to increase our revenue or improve our profitability in the future, our results of operations could be adversely affected.
As a central part of our CLIENTasONE strategy, we are continuing a technology-enabled, business transformation initiative, which we refer to as “4asONE.” This program is aimed at establishing a single system and set of global processes for our freight forwarding business and global financial management. It is designed to increase efficiency through the adoption of shared services and enabling technologies. In order to achieve this goal, we intend to deploy enabling technologies to support enterprise master data management, financial management and freight forwarding operations management. As with any significant IT-enabled business transformation, we face various challenges and risks with regard to our 4asONE program, including risks associated with cost increases and changes to our scope, anticipated cost structure, technical difficulties and delays associated with the development and implementation of 4asONE. As a result of these and other issues, the anticipated costs, expected benefits, overall scope and/or deployment schedule may change, and these changes may be material.

 

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Fiscal 2009 Information Technology Cost Reduction Plan and Other Cost Reductions
On December 3, 2008, the company’s Executive Board approved an information technology restructuring plan designed to consolidate the company’s information technology resources, eliminate redundancies, reduce costs and improve client services. The information technology restructuring plan included outsourcing certain information technology functions and support, which ultimately resulted in a reduction in the company’s global information technology workforce by approximately 240 employees.
During the three months ended April 30, 2009, the company incurred aggregate pre-tax restructuring charges of $1.2 million. The company completed the information technology restructuring plan during fiscal 2010. All costs associated with the plan were cash expenditures.
In addition to the restructuring charges described above, during the three months ended April 30, 2009, the company incurred approximately $1.2 million in advisory and ancillary costs associated with the plan.
Effect of Foreign Currency Translation on Comparison of Results
Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. However, due to our global operations, we conduct and will continue to conduct business in currencies other than our reporting currency. The conversion of these currencies into our reporting currency for reporting purposes will be affected by movements in these currencies against the U.S. dollar. A depreciation of these currencies against the U.S. dollar would result in lower revenues reported; however, as applicable costs are also converted from these currencies, costs would also be lower. Similarly, the opposite effect will occur if these currencies appreciate against the U.S. dollar. Additionally, the assets and liabilities of our international operations are denominated in each country’s local currency. As such, when the values of those assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars, foreign currency exchange rates may adversely impact the net carrying value of our assets. We cannot predict the effects of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on our future operating results.
Acquisitions
Acquisitions affect the comparison of our results between periods prior to when acquisitions are made and to the comparable periods in subsequent years, depending on the date of acquisition (e.g., acquisitions made on February 1, the first day of the first quarter of our fiscal year, will only affect a comparison with the prior year’s results and will not affect a comparison to the following year’s results). The results of acquired operations are included in our consolidated financial statements from the dates of their respective acquisitions. We consider the operating results of an acquired company during the first twelve months following the date of its acquisition to be an “acquisition impact” or a “benefit from acquisitions.” Thereafter, we consider the growth in an acquired company’s results to be “organic growth.”
Effective December 21, 2009, the company acquired the remaining outstanding shares of an Israeli subsidiary, Excel MPL-A.V.B.A., LP (EMA Israel), of which the company had already held a 50% ownership interest that was acquired through its acquisition of the Israeli subsidiary’s parent company in the beginning of fiscal 2010. The purchase price totaled $6.5 million, including the repayment of a $0.5 million loan and contingent consideration estimated to be $0.3 million which is based on projected net revenues from a particular customer for the following four years. The contingent consideration was accrued as an obligation through an increase to goodwill. The acquisition eliminated a minority shareholder in Israel. The purchase price exceeded the fair value of the noncontrolling interest received and net assets acquired, and accordingly, $2.0 million was allocated to goodwill, all of which is included with the company’s Contract Logistics and Distribution segment. The company is currently determining whether the goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The estimated purchase price allocation is preliminary and is subject to revision. A valuation of the additional net assets acquired is being conducted and the final allocation will be made when completed.

 

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Effective October 16, 2009, the company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Tacisa Transitaria, S.L. (Tacisa), a Spanish freight forwarder. An employee of one of the company’s Spanish subsidiaries held a majority ownership interest in Tacisa prior to the company’s acquisition. The purchase price totaled $5.5 million, net of cash acquired of $0.8 million, and including contingent consideration estimated to be $4.7 million based on projected fiscal 2010 operating results of Tacisa. The contingent consideration was accrued as an obligation with a corresponding increase to goodwill. The acquisition expanded the company’s freight forwarding coverage in Spain. The total cost of the acquisition has been allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The preliminary allocation resulted in an excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the acquired net assets, and accordingly, $2.5 million was allocated to goodwill, all of which is included in the company’s Freight Forwarding segment. The company is currently determining whether the goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.
The Tacisa preliminary allocation of the purchase price as of the date of acquisition resulted in total assets acquired and liabilities assumed of $9.3 million and $3.1 million, respectively. Total assets acquired at estimated fair value was comprised of current assets of $3.2 million, comprised primarily of trade receivables, and noncurrent assets of $6.1 million, of which $2.5 million and $3.5 million have been allocated to goodwill and intangible assets, respectively. The amortization period of the client contracts and relationships acquired is currently being assessed by the company. Total liabilities assumed at estimated fair value were comprised of current liabilities of $2.1 million, primarily related to trade payables and other accrued liabilities, and noncurrent liabilities of $1.0 million. The estimated purchase price allocation is preliminary and is subject to revision. A valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is being conducted and the final allocation will be made when completed.
Seasonality
Historically, our operating results have been subject to seasonal trends when measured on a quarterly basis. Our first and fourth fiscal quarters are traditionally weaker compared with our other fiscal quarters. This trend is dependent on numerous factors, including the markets in which we operate, holiday seasons, climate, economic conditions and numerous other factors. A substantial portion of our revenue is derived from clients in industries whose shipping patterns are tied closely to consumer demand or are based on just-in-time production schedules. We cannot accurately predict the timing of these factors, nor can we accurately estimate the impact of any particular factor, and thus we can give no assurance that these historical seasonal patterns will continue in future periods.
Forward-Looking Statements, Uncertainties and Other Factors
Except for historical information contained herein, this quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), which involve certain risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are included with respect to, among other things, the company’s current business plan and strategy and strategic operating plan, anticipated changes in certain tax benefits, anticipated costs, benefits and timing associated with our 4asONE technology-enabled, business transformation initiative, the anticipated outcome of litigation, the company’s ability to meet its capital and liquidity requirements for the foreseeable future, the anticipated impact of various cost reduction efforts, and all other statements concerning future matters. These forward-looking statements are identified by the use of such terms and phrases as “intends,” “intend,” “intended,” “goal,” “estimate,” “estimates,” “expects,” “expect,” “expected,” “project,” “projected,” “projections,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “anticipated,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “will,” “designed to,” “foreseeable future,” “believe,” “believes,” “scheduled” and other similar expressions which generally identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Future events and actual results could

 

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differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying our forward-looking statements. Many important factors may cause the company’s actual results to differ materially from those discussed in any such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the economic volatility that has materially impacted trade volumes, transportation capacity, pricing dynamics and overall margins; the financial condition of many of our customers; the impact of sharply rising freight transportation rates on the company’s net revenue; planned or unplanned consequences of the company’s sales initiatives, procurement initiatives and business transformation efforts; our clients’ demand for our services; the impact of cost reduction measures undertaken by the company and the amount and timing of the expected benefits from such measures; integration risks associated with acquisitions; the ability to retain clients and management of acquisition targets; increased competition; the impact of volatile fuel costs and changes in foreign exchange rates; changes in the company’s effective tax rates; industry consolidation making it more difficult to compete against larger companies; general economic, political and market conditions, including those in Africa, Asia and EMENA which is comprised of Europe, Middle East and North Africa; work stoppages or slowdowns or other material interruptions in transportation services; risks of international operations; risks associated with, and costs and expenses the company will incur as a result of, the ongoing publicly announced investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice, the European Commission (EC) and other governmental agencies into the pricing practices of the international freight forwarding and cargo transportation industry and other similar or related investigations and lawsuits; the success and effects of new strategies and of the realignment of the company’s executive management structure; disruptions caused by epidemics, conflicts, wars and terrorism; and the other risks and uncertainties described herein and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); and other factors outside our control. Although UTi believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate and, therefore, we cannot assure you that the results contemplated in forward-looking statements will be realized in the timeframe anticipated or at all. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking information included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by UTi or any other person that UTi’s objectives or plans will be achieved. Accordingly, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. UTi undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
In addition to the risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, the risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those set forth under Part I. Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2010 filed with the SEC (together with any amendments thereto and additions and changes thereto contained in subsequent filings of quarterly reports on Form 10-Q), those contained in the company’s other filings with the SEC, and those set forth above. For these forward-looking statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Exchange Act.
Discussion of Results
The following discussion of our operating results explains material changes in our consolidated results for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this quarterly report and our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended January 31, 2010, which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2010, on file with the SEC. Our consolidated financial statements included in this report have been prepared in U.S. dollars and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP).

 

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Segment Operating Results
The company’s operations are principally managed by core business operations. As discussed above in Note 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements” of our Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, our operations are broken into the following reportable segments: Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics and Distribution. Certain corporate costs are allocated to the operating segments directly. The remaining corporate costs are those that are not specifically attributable to operating segments and are presented separately. The factors for determining the reportable segments include the manner in which management evaluates the performance of the company combined with the nature of the individual business activities.
For segment reporting purposes by geographic region, airfreight and ocean freight forwarding revenues for the movement of goods is attributed to the country where the shipment originates. Revenues for all other services (including contract logistics and distribution services) are attributed to the country where the services are performed. For the purposes of this management’s discussion and analysis, net revenue is the term management uses to describe revenues minus purchased transportation costs. Our revenues, purchased transportation costs and operating income by operating segment for the three months ended April 30, 2010 and 2009, along with the dollar amount of the changes and the percentage changes between the time periods shown, are set forth in the following tables (in thousands):
                                                                 
    Three months ended April 30,  
    2010     2009  
            Contract                             Contract              
            Logistics                             Logistics              
    Freight     and                     Freight     and              
    Forwarding     Distribution     Corporate     Total     Forwarding     Distribution     Corporate     Total  
 
                                                               
Revenues
  $ 721,774     $ 333,382     $     $ 1,055,156     $ 493,590     $ 274,766     $     $ 768,356  
 
                                               
 
                                                               
Purchased transportation costs
    562,335       127,073             689,408       359,364       99,485             458,849  
Staff costs
    94,390       106,977       5,634       207,001       80,905       91,378       3,520       175,803  
Depreciation
    3,832       7,228       352       11,412       3,627       6,128       99       9,854  
Amortization of intangible assets
    1,030       2,314             3,344       826       1,811             2,637  
Restructuring charges
                                        1,231       1,231  
Other operating expenses
    46,370       73,024       5,645       125,039       37,865       65,491       (1,226 )     102,130  
 
                                               
Total operating expenses
    707,957       316,616       11,631       1,036,204       482,587       264,293       3,624       750,504  
 
                                               
 
                                                               
Operating income/(loss)
  $ 13,817     $ 16,766     $ (11,631 )   $ 18,952     $ 11,003     $ 10,473     $ (3,624 )   $ 17,852  
 
                                               

 

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    Change to three months ended April 30, 2010  
    from three months ended April 30, 2009  
    Amount     Percentage  
            Contract                             Contract              
            Logistics                             Logistics              
    Freight     and                     Freight     and              
    Forwarding     Distribution     Corporate     Total     Forwarding     Distribution     Corporate     Total  
 
                                                               
Revenues
  $ 228,184     $ 58,616     $     $ 286,800       46 %     21 %     %     37 %
 
                                                       
 
                                                               
Purchased transportation costs
    202,971       27,588             230,559       56       28             50  
Staff costs
    13,485       15,599       2,114       31,198       17       17       60       18  
Depreciation
    205       1,100       253       1,558       6       18       256       16  
Amortization of intangible assets
    204       503             707       25       28             27  
Restructuring charges
                (1,231 )     (1,231 )                 (100 )     (100 )
Other operating expenses
    8,505       7,533       6,871       22,909       22       12       (560 )     22  
 
                                                       
Total operating expenses
    225,370       52,323       8,007       285,700       47       20       221       38  
 
                                               
 
                                                               
Operating income/(loss)
  $ 2,814     $ 6,293     $ (8,007 )   $ 1,100       26 %     60 %     221 %     6 %
 
                                               
                                                 
    Three months ended April 30,  
    2010     2009  
            Contract                     Contract        
            Logistics                     Logistics        
    Freight     and             Freight     and        
    Forwarding     Distribution             Forwarding     Distribution        
    Revenues     Revenues     Total     Revenues     Revenues     Total  
 
                                               
EMENA
  $ 230,394     $ 65,194     $ 295,588     $ 183,832     $ 53,556     $ 237,388  
Americas
    150,100       173,304       323,404       106,088       151,945       258,033  
Asia Pacific
    255,062       9,187       264,249       145,515       7,309       152,824  
Africa
    86,218       85,697       171,915       58,155       61,956       120,111  
 
                                   
Total
  $ 721,774     $ 333,382     $ 1,055,156     $ 493,590     $ 274,766     $ 768,356  
 
                                   

 

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    Three months ended April 30,  
    2010     2009  
            Contract                     Contract        
            Logistics                     Logistics        
    Freight     and             Freight     and        
    Forwarding     Distribution             Forwarding     Distribution        
    Net     Net             Net     Net        
    Revenues     Revenues     Total     Revenues     Revenues     Total  
 
                                               
EMENA
  $ 58,813     $ 39,649     $ 98,462     $ 50,786     $ 36,887     $ 87,673  
Americas
    40,772       90,531       131,303       34,065       85,390       119,455  
Asia Pacific
    38,737       6,620       45,357       33,314       5,172       38,486  
Africa
    21,117       69,509       90,626       16,061       47,832       63,893  
 
                                   
Total
  $ 159,439     $ 206,309     $ 365,748     $ 134,226     $ 175,281     $ 309,507  
 
                                   
                 
    Three months ended  
    April 30,  
    2010     2009  
 
               
Revenues:
               
Airfreight forwarding
  $ 367,692     $ 239,288  
Ocean freight forwarding
    271,832       192,066  
Customs brokerage
    25,435       19,949  
Contract logistics
    177,010       142,926  
Distribution
    117,374       98,500  
Other
    95,813       75,627  
 
           
Total
  $ 1,055,156     $ 768,356  
 
           
 
               
Purchased transportation costs:
               
Airfreight forwarding
  $ 293,542     $ 175,356  
Ocean freight forwarding
    227,186       152,410  
Customs brokerage
    1,570       1,118  
Contract logistics
    35,723       23,391  
Distribution
    79,117       66,499  
Other
    52,270       40,075  
 
           
Total
  $ 689,408     $ 458,849  
 
           

 

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The following table shows our revenues, purchased transportation costs and other operating expenses for the periods presented, expressed as a percentage of revenues.
                 
    Three months ended  
    April 30,  
    2010     2009  
 
               
Revenues:
               
Airfreight forwarding
    35 %     31 %
Ocean freight forwarding
    26       25  
Customs brokerage
    2       2  
Contract logistics
    17       19  
Distribution
    11       13  
Other
    9       10  
 
           
Total revenues
    100       100  
 
               
Purchased transportation costs:
               
Airfreight forwarding
    28 %     23 %
Ocean freight forwarding
    22       20  
Customs brokerage
    *       *  
Contract logistics
    3       3  
Distribution
    7       9  
Other
    5       5  
 
           
Total purchased transportation costs
    65       60  
 
               
Staff costs
    20       23  
Depreciation
    1       1  
Amortization of intangible assets
    *       *  
Restructuring charges
    *       *  
Other operating expenses
    12       14  
 
           
Total operating expenses
    98       98  
 
               
Operating income
    2       2  
Interest income
    *       (1 )
Interest expense
    (1 )     *  
Other income
    *       *  
 
           
Pretax income
    1       1  
Provision for income taxes
    *       *  
 
           
Net income
    1       1  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
    *       *  
 
           
Net income attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc.
    1 %     1 %
 
           
 
     
*  
Less than one percent.
Three months ended April 30, 2010 compared to three months ended April 30, 2009
Revenues
Total revenues increased $286.8 million, or 37%, to $1,055.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to total revenues of $768.4 million for the corresponding prior year period. The increase in revenues was primarily the result of increases in freight volume and rates related to air and ocean freight and volume increases across our other service lines when compared to the corresponding prior year period. Foreign currency fluctuations also contributed approximately $77.6 million to the increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to the corresponding prior year period, as the U.S. dollar, our reporting currency, was at weaker levels during the current period compared to other major global currencies.

 

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Freight forwarding revenues in total increased $228.2 million, or 46%, to $721.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $493.6 million for the corresponding prior year period. The increase was primarily the result of increased airfreight and ocean freight forwarding volume and rates over the corresponding prior year period as well as an increase in fuel surcharges for airfreight when compared to the corresponding prior year period. Both airfreight and ocean freight volume levels during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 were very close to levels seen in the same quarter two years ago, before the market downturn. Foreign currency fluctuations also contributed approximately $51.6 million to the increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to the corresponding prior year period.
Airfreight forwarding revenues increased $128.4 million, or 54%, to $367.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $239.3 million for the corresponding prior year period. Fuel surcharges increased approximately $17.3 million when compared to the prior year period as a result of an increase in aviation fuel prices. Movements in fuel surcharges impact revenues but generally do not have a material impact on net revenues. Airfreight volumes increased 36% for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 when compared to the prior year first quarter. Restocking activities, increased consumer demand, and modal shifts from ocean freight brought on by ongoing capacity and vessel sailing schedule changes, all contributed to the strong airfreight volume growth. Airfreight rates also increased for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 when compared to the prior year first quarter. Foreign currency fluctuations also contributed approximately $19.8 million to the increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to the corresponding prior year period.
Ocean freight forwarding revenues increased $79.8 million, or 42%, to $271.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $192.1 million for the corresponding prior year period. This increase was primarily due to an approximately 29% increase in ocean freight volumes, as expressed in twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) during the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to the corresponding prior year period. Foreign currency fluctuations also contributed approximately $22.7 million to the increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to the corresponding prior year period.
Customs brokerage revenues increased $5.5 million, or 28%, to $25.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $19.9 million for the corresponding prior year period. The increase in customs brokerage revenues was primarily due to an 11% increase in the number of clearances. Foreign currency fluctuations also contributed approximately $2.7 million to the increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to the corresponding prior year period.
Other freight forwarding related revenues increased $14.5 million, or 34%, to $56.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $42.3 million for the corresponding prior year period, primarily due to increases in road freight and other distribution volumes. Foreign currency fluctuations contributed approximately $6.4 million to the increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to the corresponding prior year period.
Contract logistics and distribution revenues in total increased $58.6 million, or 21%, to $333.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $274.8 million for the corresponding prior year period. The increase was due to the increase in logistics activity and volumes and associated increases in distribution requirements of our clients primarily as a result of a partial recovery from the weak economic environment particularly in the United States. Foreign currency fluctuations also contributed approximately $26.0 million to the increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to the corresponding prior year period.
Contract logistics revenues increased $34.1 million, or 24%, to $177.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $142.9 million for the corresponding prior year period. The increase was primarily due to increases in client volumes where we provide services, compared to the same period of last year. Foreign currency fluctuations also contributed approximately $13.6 million to the increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to the corresponding prior year period.
Distribution revenues increased $18.9 million, or 19%, to $117.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $98.5 million for the corresponding prior year period. Domestic freight volumes in the U.S. have been improving and this has benefited our U.S. distribution businesses. Foreign currency fluctuations also contributed approximately $7.0 million to the increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to the corresponding prior year period.

 

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Other contract logistics and distribution related revenues increased $5.7 million, or 17%, to $39.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $33.3 million for the corresponding prior year period. Foreign currency fluctuations contributed approximately $5.4 million to the increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to the corresponding prior year period.
Net revenues
Total net revenues increased $56.2 million, or 18%, to $365.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to total net revenues of $309.5 million for the corresponding prior year period. Foreign currency fluctuations contributed approximately $33.2 million to the increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to the corresponding prior year period, as the U.S. dollar, our reporting currency, was at weaker levels during the current period compared to other major global currencies. The remaining increase in net revenues was primarily the result of significant increases in freight volume across our service lines when compared to the corresponding prior year period. A decline in our freight forwarding yields, computed as net revenues divided by revenues, for the first quarter when compared to the same period last year adversely impacted the increase in net revenues for the period. While volumes improved during the first quarter of fiscal 2011, carrier capacity remained limited, and transportation rates remained high, which led to continuing pressure on yields, as described below.
Freight forwarding net revenues increased $25.2 million, or 19%, to $159.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $134.2 million for the corresponding prior year period. Net revenues are primarily a function of volume movements and the expansion or contraction in yields as described below.
Airfreight forwarding net revenues increased $10.2 million, or 16%, to $74.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to $63.9 million for the corresponding prior year period. Although airfreight forwarding revenues increased 54% for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, airfreight forwarding yields contracted by approximately 650 basis points on a comparative basis, causing airfreight forwarding net revenues to increase to a much lesser degree compared to the increase in airfreight forwarding revenues. The increase in airfreight forwarding net revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was primarily due to a 36% increase in airfreight tonnage, which was offset by a 15% decrease in net revenue per kilo as the rates we charged our customers did not increase to the same extent as our purchased transportation costs. Tonnage growth was strong throughout the quarter, but tapered off slightly in the month of April 2010, where we experienced a 33% increase over the same month of the comparable fiscal year. On a sequential basis, net revenue per kilo for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 declined 7% from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010. However, in the month of April 2010, net revenue per kilo improved, rising 8% from the previous month.
Airfreight yields for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 were 20.2%, a decrease of approximately 650 basis points compared to 26.7% for the corresponding prior year period. However when compared on a sequential basis to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, yields decreased approximately 80 basis points, from 21.0%. This yield compression from earlier quarters was primarily caused by less favorable airfreight pricing environments, particularly caused by continued capacity shortages as described above. Foreign currency fluctuations also contributed approximately $4.3 million to the increase in airfreight forwarding net revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to the corresponding prior year period. The Icelandic volcanic eruptions of April 2010 did not have a significant impact on airfreight net revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2011.
Ocean freight forwarding net revenues increased $5.0 million, or 13%, to $44.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $39.7 million for the corresponding prior year period. Foreign currency fluctuations contributed approximately $3.6 million to the increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to the corresponding prior year period. The remaining increase in ocean freight forwarding net revenues was primarily due to an approximately 29% increase in TEUs, offset by a 13% decrease in net revenues realized per TEU. Ocean freight TEUs in April 2010 increased 25% from April 2009.

 

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As with airfreight, ocean freight yields contracted during the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to the corresponding prior year period, causing ocean freight net revenues to increase to a lesser degree than the increase in revenues. For the first quarter of fiscal 2011, ocean freight yields contracted approximately 420 basis points to 16.4% from 20.6% for the corresponding prior year period. When compared on a sequential basis to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, ocean freight yields decreased approximately 120 basis points from 17.6%. This yield compression resulted primarily from constrained capacity, which in turn allowed the shipping lines to increase their pricing during the quarter. Because we did not yet fully pass on these increases to our clients, the increased purchased transportation costs adversely impacted ocean freight net revenues in the period. Net revenue per TEU in the first quarter of fiscal 2011 increased one percent from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 and 11% from March 2010 to April 2010.
Customs brokerage net revenues increased $5.0 million, or 27%, to $23.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $18.8 million for the corresponding prior year period. Foreign currency fluctuations contributed approximately $2.6 million to the increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to the corresponding prior year period. The remaining increase in customs brokerage net revenues was primarily due to an 11% increase in the number of clearances, combined with a 14% increase in net revenues per clearance.
Contract logistics net revenues increased $21.8 million or 18% to $141.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $119.5 million for the corresponding prior year period. Foreign currency fluctuations contributed approximately $12.0 million to the increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to the corresponding prior year period. The remaining increase was a result of increases in client volumes where we provide services, compared to the corresponding prior year period.
Distribution net revenues increased $6.3 million, or 20%, to $38.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $32.0 million for the corresponding prior year period. Foreign currency fluctuations contributed approximately $4.5 million to the increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to the corresponding prior year period. The remaining increase in distribution net revenue was primarily the result of increased shipment volume over comparative periods.
Staff costs
Staff costs in our freight forwarding segment increased $13.5 million, or 17%, to $94.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $80.9 million for the corresponding prior year period. Roughly half of the increase was caused by foreign currency fluctuations, which contributed approximately $7.3 million to the increase. As a percentage of freight forwarding segment revenues, staff costs in the freight forwarding segment were approximately 13% and 16% for the first quarters of fiscal 2011 and 2010, respectively. Staff costs in our freight forwarding segment are largely driven by total shipment counts rather than volumes stated in kilograms or TEUs. We estimate that shipment counts were approximately 18% higher in airfreight and 21% in ocean freight during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to the corresponding prior year period.
Staff costs in our contract logistics and distribution segment increased $16.0 million, or 17%, to $107.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $91.4 million for the corresponding prior year period. The majority of the increase was caused by foreign currency fluctuations, which contributed approximately $8.9 million to the increase. The remaining increase is primarily due to increased service requirements associated with increased volumes.
Depreciation
Total depreciation for all segments, was $11.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $9.9 million for the corresponding prior year period. When expressed as a percentage of revenue, depreciation expense remained constant at approximately 1% of revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to the corresponding prior year period. Foreign currency fluctuations contributed approximately $1.1 million to the increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to the corresponding prior year period.
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of intangible assets was $3.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $2.6 million for the corresponding prior year period. Acquisitions completed since the first quarter of the preceding year did not have a material impact on amortization of intangible assets for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to the corresponding prior year period.

 

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Other operating expenses
Other operating costs in the freight forwarding segment increased $8.5 million, or 22%, to $46.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $37.9 million for the corresponding prior year period. Foreign currency fluctuations also contributed approximately $4.7 million to the increase. The remaining increase in other operating costs in our freight forwarding segment was primarily due to higher shipment volumes.
Other operating costs in the contract logistics and distribution segment increased by $7.5 million, or 12%, to $73.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $65.5 million for the corresponding prior year period. The increase was caused solely by foreign currency fluctuations, which accounted for approximately $8.7 million in increased reported operating expense. Excluding operating cost increases due solely to currency fluctuations, operating costs in our contract logistics and distribution segment decreased $1.2 million, which reflects the continued focus on managing our operating costs.
Other operating expenses at corporate were $5.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to other operating income of $1.2 million during the corresponding prior year period. During the first quarter of fiscal 2010 the company recognized a gain on the sale of property in South Africa of $6.3 million.  This gain is included as a reduction of other operating expenses in corporate.  Excluding this gain, other operating expenses in corporate for the corresponding prior year period, were $5.1 million.
Interest expense, net
Interest income relates primarily to interest earned on our cash deposits, while interest expense consists primarily of interest on our credit facilities, our senior unsecured guaranteed notes, of which $155.0 million of principle was outstanding as of April 30, 2010, and capital lease obligations. Interest income decreased $0.2 million, or 6%, and interest expense increased $0.5 million, or 8%, for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to the corresponding prior year period. The movements in interest income and interest expense are primarily due to a change in the mix of total net deposits and borrowings outstanding during the comparative periods, as well as interest rate movements.
Other income and expenses, net
Other income and expenses primarily relates to foreign currency gains and losses on certain of our intercompany loans, offset by withholding taxes and various other taxes not related to income taxes. Other income, net of expenses, was $0.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to other expense, net of income, of $0.2 million for the corresponding prior year period.
Provision for income taxes
Our effective income tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was 31%, resulting in a provision for income taxes of $4.9 million compared to pretax income of $15.7 million. Our effective income tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 was 30%. Changes in our effective tax rates are primarily attributable to the mix of taxable income across geographic regions. The effective income tax rate applied to quarterly pretax income for interim quarters is based on estimated effective tax rates to be applied to our operations for the entire fiscal year. The company expects our effective tax rate for fiscal 2011 to be approximately 32%, however, the actual effective tax rate will depend on a variety of factors, including the geographic mix of our business during the remaining interim periods of fiscal 2011.

 

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Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests was $0.7 million for first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $0.1 million for the corresponding prior year period. This increase was the result of increased net income from operations with noncontrolling interests.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of April 30, 2010, our cash and cash equivalents totaled $340.7 million, representing a decrease of $10.1 million from January 31, 2010, resulting from a decrease of $14.2 million of net cash used by our operating, investing and financing activities and an increase of $4.2 million related to the effect of foreign exchange rate changes on our cash balances.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2011, we used approximately $28.5 million in net cash from operating activities. This resulted from net income of $10.7 million plus depreciation and amortization of intangible assets totaling $14.8 million, provision for doubtful accounts of $0.7 million, an increase in trade payables and other current liabilities of $22.3 million, and an increase in other items totaling $3.9 million, offset by an increase in trade receivables and other current assets of $80.0 million and deferred income taxes of $0.9 million.
The company’s primary source of liquidity is the cash generated from operating activities, which is subject to seasonal fluctuations, particularly in our freight forwarding segment. The company experiences increased activity associated with its peak season, generally during the second and third fiscal quarters, requiring significant customer disbursements. During the second quarter and the first half of the third quarter, this seasonal growth in customer receivables tends to consume available cash. Historically the second half of the third quarter and the fourth quarter tend to generate significant cash as cash collections usually exceed customer cash disbursements. Cash disbursements in the first quarter of the fiscal year typically exceed cash collections and, as a result, our first fiscal quarter historically results in the usage of available cash.
In addition to cash generated from the company’s income generating activities, when the company acts as a customs broker, we make significant cash advances on behalf of our clients to the various customs authorities around the world, predominantly in countries where our clients are importers of goods such as South Africa and Israel. These customs duties and taxes, in addition to certain other pass-through items, are not included as components of revenues and expenses. However, these advances temporarily consume cash as these items are typically paid to third parties in advance of reimbursement from our clients. Accordingly, on a comparative basis, operating cash flows are typically stronger in periods of declining logistics activity and are comparably weaker in periods of volume growth as the company must disburse cash in advance of collections from customers.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2011, advances for customs duties and taxes were approximately $1,048.0 million, an increase of $309.3 million when compared to approximately $738.7 million for the corresponding prior year period. This increase of customs duties and taxes was primarily attributable to an increase in the number and value of clearances over the comparable periods. The increase in these advances and subsequent collection activity related to customs duties and taxes had an unfavorable impact on our net cash generated from operating activities in the first quarter of fiscal 2011.
On a comparative basis, during the first quarter of fiscal 2011, net cash used by operating activities was $28.5 million, compared to net income of $10.7 million for the same period in fiscal 2011. During the first quarter of fiscal 2010, net cash provided by operating activities was $14.8 million. Stronger economic conditions prevailed in the first quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Increased volumes and rate activities resulted in a consumption of cash in the first quarter of fiscal 2011, as was consistent with our seasonal norms prior to the recent economic downturn.
Cash used for investing activities for the three months ending April 30, 2010 and 2009 was $6.0 million and $0.3 million, respectively. During the first quarter of fiscal 2011, cash used for capital expenditures was approximately $5.7 million, consisting primarily of computer hardware and software and furniture, fixtures and equipment. During the normal course of operations, the company has a need to acquire technology, office furniture and equipment to facilitate the handling of our client freight and logistics volumes. The company currently expects to spend approximately $40.0 million for normal or routine capital expenditures for fiscal 2011. Included in cash used in investing activities were proceeds of $0.5 million for the disposal of property, plant and equipment.

 

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The following outlines certain recent earn-out payments associated with prior acquisitions, as well as the estimated future contingent earn-out payments associated with such prior acquisitions:
We paid the final contingent earn-out payment of $4.2 million in May 2010 related to our acquisition of Concentrek, which was calculated based on a multiple of Concentrek’s earnings for the twelve-month period ended January 31, 2010. There will be no additional earn-out payments associated with the Concentrek acquisition.
We currently do not expect to make a contingent earn-out payment in regard to our acquisition of Cargoforte based upon the entity’s financial performance during fiscal 2010. One potential contingent earn-out payment remains, subject to a maximum of $19.6 million in the aggregate, which payment will be offset against the initial purchase price of $1.0 million and will be calculated based on a multiple of the acquired operation’s future earnings for the twelve month period ending January 31, 2011.
We have one potential contingent earn-out payment remaining related to our acquisition of UTi Pharma Slovakia, s.r.o. which is subject to a maximum of $3.0 million in the aggregate and is to be calculated based on a multiple of the acquired operation’s earnings for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2012.
In connection with our acquisition of the remaining ownership interest in EMA Israel, based on net revenue earned from a single customer for each of the next four fiscal years ending January 31, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, we currently anticipate making contingent earn-out payments in the quarter following each of the twelve month periods above. The company’s aggregate obligation with respect to these contingent earn-out payments has been estimated to be $0.3 million.
We anticipate making one contingent earn-out payment of $4.7 million related to our acquisition of Tacisa by the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2011. The payment was calculated based on a multiple of the acquired operation’s earnings for the twelve months ended January 31, 2010.
In connection with the formation of the Sisonke Partnership, the partnership in South Africa that holds the shares of International Healthcare Distributors (Pty), Ltd., the company granted a put option to the minority partner providing the partner with a right to put their 25.1% share of the partnership to the company. The put option becomes exercisable upon the later of several events which are not time-definite, however the company believes the put option will become exercisable during the first half of fiscal 2011.  The liability at April 30, 2010 was determined to be zero, as measured at fair value.  The company estimates the redemption value of the put option to be approximately $9.3 million, which the company believes to be substantially less than the fair value of the minority partner’s interest in the partnership. 
Our financing activities during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 provided $20.3 million of cash, primarily due to an increase in short-term credit facilities of $25.6 million, proceeds from bank lines of credit of $1.4 million, net borrowings of $1.0 million from short term borrowings and net proceeds from the issuance of ordinary shares of $3.2 million, offset by repayments of bank lines of credit and long term bank borrowings, totaling $4.1 million and the repayments of capital lease obligations totaling $7.1 million.
Many of our businesses operate in functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The net assets of these divisions are exposed to foreign currency translation gains and losses, which are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in shareholders’ equity. The company has historically not attempted to hedge this equity risk. Other comprehensive income as a result of foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax, was $6.6 million was and $24.5 million, for the three months ended April 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Currency movements during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 were more stable than in prior quarters. By comparison, the prior year quarter comparative figure was largely caused by depreciation of the U.S. dollar against the Euro and South African rand.

 

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Credit Facilities and Senior Notes
At April 30, 2010, the aggregate amount available for borrowing under all borrowing facilities totaled approximately $305.0 million. As of April 30, 2010, loans outstanding under these facilities totaled approximately $56.0 million and letters of credit and guarantees outstanding under these facilities totaled approximately $159.4 million, excluding letters of credit (or the portion thereof) used to support loans outstanding. At April 30, 2010, the company had approximately $89.6 million of available, unused capacity under these facilities, approximately $75.6 million of which was available for cash draw.
Bank Lines of Credit
A significant number of our subsidiaries participate in a cash pooling arrangement which is used to fund short-term liquidity needs.  The cash pooling arrangement has no stated maturity date and yields and bears interest at varying rates. The facility does not permit cash withdrawals in excess of cash deposits on a global basis.   At April 30, 2010, cash deposits were equivalent to cash withdrawals.  Cash withdrawals of $81.3 million are included in bank lines of credit at April 30, 2010.
The company has various credit, letter of credit and guarantee facilities. The company’s primary facilities and borrowings include: the ABN/RBS Letter of Credit Agreement and Nedbank Letter of Credit Agreement; the South African Facilities Agreement; and the 2009 Note Purchase Agreement and 2006 Note Purchase Agreement; all described in more detail below. The purpose of the company’s facilities is to provide the company with working capital, customs and other guarantees, letters of credit, and funds for general corporate purposes. Due to the global nature of the company’s business, a number of financial institutions are utilized to provide the company with credit facilities.
ABN/RBS Letter of Credit Agreement
On July 9, 2009, the company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a letter of credit facility pursuant to an agreement with ABN AMRO N.V. (ABN) and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc. (the “ABN/RBS Letter of Credit Agreement”). The ABN/RBS Letter of Credit Agreement provided for an aggregate availability of up to $50.0 million in letters of credit as of April 30, 2010. The ABN/RBS Letter of Credit Agreement originally provided for two separate letter of credit facilities, which we refer to as the ABN Letter of Credit Facility and the RBS Letter of Credit Facility. As of April 30, 2010, the letters of credit outstanding under the ABN Letter of Credit Facility totaled approximately $36.4 million and the amount of available, unused capacity was $13.6 million. The ABN Letter of Credit Facility matures on July 9, 2011. The RBS Letter of Credit Facility matured on December 31, 2009 and prior to maturity the company either obtained the release of the remaining letters of credit issued pursuant to this facility or provided for alternative arrangements for the underlying obligations. The company’s obligations under the ABN/RBS Letter of Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the company and selected subsidiaries.
Nedbank Letter of Credit Agreement
On July 9, 2009, the company and certain of its subsidiaries also entered into a letter of credit facility pursuant to an agreement (the “Nedbank Letter of Credit Agreement”) with Nedbank Limited, acting through its London Branch. The Nedbank Letter of Credit Agreement provided for an aggregate initial availability of up to $36.0 million in letters of credit. On January 8, 2010, the company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an amendment to this agreement (the “Nedbank Amendment”) which temporarily increased the aggregate availability under the facility to $46.0 million in letters of credit. The Nedbank Amendment expired on March 1, 2010, after which the aggregate availability under the Nedbank Letter or Credit Agreement reverted to the original availability of $36.0 million in letters of credit. As of April 30, 2010, the letters of credit outstanding under the Nedbank Letter of Credit Agreement totaled approximately $6.9 million and letters of credit issued to support cash borrowings totaled $18.0 million, which is included in bank lines of credit in the consolidated balance sheet. As of April 30, 2010, the amount of available, unused capacity was $11.1 million under this facility. The Nedbank Letter of Credit Agreement matures on July 9, 2011. The company’s obligations under the Nedbank Letter of Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the company and selected subsidiaries.

 

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Together, the company refers to the ABN/RBS Letter of Credit Agreement and the Nedbank Letter of Credit Agreement as the “Letter of Credit Agreements”. Pursuant to the terms of the Letter of Credit Agreements, the company is charged fees relating to, among other things, the issuance of letters of credit, the aggregate amount of letters of credit outstanding, and the unused portions of these facilities, all at the rates specified in the applicable agreement.
South African Facilities Agreement
On July 9, 2009, certain of the company’s subsidiaries operating in South Africa entered into a South African credit facility pursuant to an agreement (the “South African Facilities Agreement”) with Nedbank Limited, acting through its Corporate Banking Division. The South African Facilities Agreement provides for a 650.0 million South African rand revolving credit facility, which is comprised of a 400.0 million South African rand working capital facility and a 250.0 million South African rand letter of credit, guarantee and forward exchange contract facility. At April 30, 2010, based on current exchange rates, the revolving credit facility provided for an aggregate availability of $87.9 million.  As of April 30, 2010, the borrowings, letters of credit, and guarantees under the South African Facilities Agreement totaled approximately $32.1 million, represented by outstanding letters of credit and guarantees of $32.0 million and borrowings of $0.1 million, which is included in the bank lines of credit in the consolidated balance sheet. As of April 30, 2010, the amount of available, unused capacity was $55.8 million under this facility. The South African Facilities Agreement also provides the company’s South African operations with a 150.0 million South African rand revolving asset-based finance facility, which includes, among other things, a capital lease line. The obligations of the company’s subsidiaries under the South African Facilities Agreement are guaranteed by selected subsidiaries registered in South Africa. In addition, certain of the company’s operating assets in South Africa, and the rights and interests of the South African branch of one of our subsidiaries in various intercompany loans made to a South African subsidiary and to a South African partnership, are pledged as collateral under the South African Facilities Agreement.
Overdrafts under the South African working capital facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to Nedbank’s publicly quoted prime rate minus 1%. The per annum interest rate payable in respect of foreign currency accounts is generally at the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), or with respect to a foreign currency account in euro, the Euro Interbank Offered Rate (EURIBOR), plus the lender’s cost of funds (to the extent greater than LIBOR or EURIBOR, as applicable), plus 3%. Instruments issued under the letter of credit, guarantee and forward exchange contract facility bear interest at a rate to be agreed upon in writing by the company’s subsidiaries party to the South African Facilities Agreement and Nedbank.
Bank Borrowings
2009 Note Purchase Agreement
On July 9, 2009, the company issued $55.0 million of senior unsecured guaranteed notes (the “2009 Senior Notes”) under a note purchase agreement (the “2009 Note Purchase Agreement”), entered into among UTi, certain of its subsidiaries as guarantors and the purchasers named therein. The 2009 Senior Notes mature on August 9, 2014. The 2009 Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 8.06% per annum, payable semi-annually, on the 9th day of February and August. The company is required to repay approximately $9.2 million, or such lesser principal amount as shall then be outstanding, on February 9, 2012 and each February 9th and August 9th thereafter up to and including August 9, 2014. The company’s obligations under the 2009 Senior Notes and the 2009 Note Purchase Agreement are guaranteed by the company and selected subsidiaries. As of April 30, 2010, the principal amount outstanding under the 2009 Senior Notes was $55.0 million, and is included in long-term bank borrowings in the consolidated balance sheet.

 

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2006 Note Purchase Agreement
On July 13, 2006, the company issued $200.0 million of senior unsecured guaranteed notes (the “2006 Senior Notes” and, together with the 2009 Senior Notes, the “Senior Notes”) under a note purchase agreement (the “2006 Note Purchase Agreement”, and together with the 2009 Note Purchase Agreement, the “Note Purchase Agreements”), entered into among UTi, certain of its subsidiaries as guarantors and the purchasers named therein. The 2006 Senior Notes mature on July 13, 2011. The 2006 Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.31% per annum, payable semi-annually, on the 13th day of each January and July. The company is required to repay approximately $33.3 million, or such lesser principal amount as shall then be outstanding, on each January 13th and July 13th up to and including July 13, 2011. The company’s obligations under the 2006 Senior Notes and the 2006 Note Purchase Agreement are guaranteed by the company and selected subsidiaries. As of April 30, 2010 and 2009, the principal amount outstanding under the 2006 Senior Notes was approximately $100.0 million and $166.7 million, respectively, and is included in long-term bank borrowings in the consolidated balance sheets.
The Letter of Credit Agreements, the South African Facilities Agreement, and the Note Purchase Agreements require the company to comply with financial and other covenants and certain change of control provisions. In March 2010, we amended the financial covenants in the Letter of Credit Agreements and in the 2009 Note Purchase Agreement. Some of the covenants include maintaining a specified net worth, maintaining a specified ratio of total debt to consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and minimum interest charge coverage requirements, among others. Should the company fail to comply with these covenants and be unable to obtain any necessary amendments or waivers, all or a portion of the obligations under the Senior Notes, the Letter of Credit Agreements and the South African Facilities Agreement could become immediately due and payable and the Letter of Credit Agreements and the South African Facilities Agreement could be terminated and the credit, letter of credit, and guarantee facilities provided thereunder would no longer be available. The company was in compliance with all the covenants set forth in the Note Purchase Agreements, the Letter of Credit Agreements and the South African Facilities Agreement as of April 30, 2010.
Furthermore, the Letter of Credit Agreements, the South African Facilities Agreement, and the Note Purchase Agreements each contain cross-default provisions with respect to other indebtedness, giving the lenders under the Letter of Credit Agreements and the South African Facilities Agreement and the note holders under the Note Purchase Agreements the right to declare a default if the company defaults under other indebtedness in certain circumstances.
Pursuant to the terms of the Letter of Credit Agreements, the South African Facilities Agreement, and the Note Purchase Agreements, the company is required to indemnify the lenders and others with respect to certain losses, liabilities and costs, those relating to income and other taxes, increased costs suffered as a result of, among other things, changes in laws or regulations, or other requirements which may be imposed by regulatory authorities from time to time, and increased costs suffered as a result of a default under the agreements.  The indemnification obligations created by each respective agreement arose at the time such agreement was entered into and will continue in accordance with the terms of such agreement.  The company cannot currently estimate the maximum potential amount which could be payable pursuant to its indemnification obligations under these agreements.  Liabilities for these indemnification obligations were not material to the company as a whole as of the dates that each of the respective agreements was entered into. The company has not recorded any liabilities related to the indemnification obligations as of April 30, 2010.  
In addition to the credit, letter of credit, and guarantee facilities provided under the Letter of Credit Agreements and the South African Facilities Agreement, the Company utilizes a number of other financial institutions to provide it with incremental letter of credit, guarantee and working capital capacity, certain of which are working capital and credit facilities, and certain of which are customs bonds and guarantees which are issued by various financial institutions. In many cases, the use of these particular letter of credit, guarantee, and working capital facilities is restricted to the country in which they originated although this is not always the case. These particular borrowing, letter of credit, guarantee, and working capital facilities may restrict distributions by the subsidiary operating in the country. At April 30, 2010, the aggregate amount available for borrowing under these other facilities totaled approximately $141.7 million. Of this, the amount utilized for customs bonds and other guarantees was approximately $84.1 million and the amount utilized for borrowings was approximately $48.7 million. At April 30, 2010, the total available, unused borrowing capacity under these other facilities was approximately $9.0 million.       

 

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Other Factors which May Affect our Liquidity
We are a holding company and all of our operations are conducted through subsidiaries. Consequently, we rely on dividends or advances from our subsidiaries (including those that are wholly owned) to meet our financial obligations and to pay dividends on our ordinary shares. The ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends to us and our ability to receive distributions on our investments in other entities are subject to applicable local law and other restrictions including, but not limited to, applicable tax laws and limitations contained in our bank credit facilities and in the Note Purchase Agreements. Such laws and restrictions could limit the payment of dividends and distributions to us which would restrict our ability to continue operations. In general, our subsidiaries cannot pay dividends to us in excess of their retained earnings and most countries in which we conduct business require us to pay a distribution tax on all dividends paid. In addition, the amount of dividends that our subsidiaries could declare may be limited in certain countries by exchange controls.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Other than operating leases, we have no material off-balance sheet arrangements.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP. The preparation thereof requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingencies at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates have been prepared on the basis of the most current and best available information and actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
There have been no significant changes in the company’s critical accounting policies during the first quarter of fiscal 2011.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Foreign Exchange Risk
The nature of our operations necessitates dealing in many foreign currencies. Our results are subject to fluctuations due to changes in exchange rates. We attempt to limit our exposure to changing foreign exchange rates through both operational and financial market actions. We provide services to clients in locations throughout the world and, as a result, operate with many currencies including the key currencies of the Americas, Africa, Asia Pacific and EMENA.
Our short-term exposures to fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates are related primarily to intercompany transactions. The duration of these exposures is minimized through our use of an intercompany netting and settlement system that settles all of our intercompany trading obligations once per month. In addition, selected exposures are managed by financial market transactions in the form of forward foreign exchange contracts (typically with maturities at the end of the month following the purchase of the contract). Forward foreign exchange contracts are primarily denominated in the currencies of our principal markets. We will normally generate foreign exchange gains and losses through normal trading operations. We do not enter into derivative contracts for speculative purposes.

 

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We do not hedge our foreign currency exposure in a manner that would entirely eliminate the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates on our consolidated net income.
Many of our operations operate in functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The net assets of these divisions are exposed to foreign currency translation gains and losses, which are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in shareholders’ equity. The company has historically not attempted to hedge this equity risk.
Interest Rate Risk
We are subject to changing interest rates as a result of our normal borrowing and leasing activities with both fixed and variable interest rates. We do not purchase or hold any derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
As of April 30, 2010, there had been no material changes to our exposure to market risks since January 31, 2010, as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2010 on file with the SEC. For a discussion of the company’s market risks associated with foreign currencies, interest rates and market rates, see Part II, Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk,” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2010.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
“Disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) are the controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports filed or submitted by it under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. “Disclosure controls and procedures” include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in its Exchange Act reports is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its principal executive and financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Our management, under the direction and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures as of April 30, 2010. Based upon this evaluation, management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of April 30, 2010.
“Internal control over financial reporting” (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the issuer’s principal executive and financial officers, and effected by the issuer’s board of directors, management, and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that:
(1) Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the issuer;
(2) Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the issuer are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the issuer; and
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The company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded there were no changes to our internal controls over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2010 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, claims are made against us or we may make claims against others, including in the ordinary course of our business, which could result in litigation. Claims and associated litigation are subject to inherent uncertainties and unfavorable outcomes could occur, such as monetary damages, fines, penalties or injunctions prohibiting us from engaging in certain activities. The occurrence of an unfavorable outcome in any specific period could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations for that period or future periods. As of the date of this report, we are not a party to any material litigation except as described below.
The company and one of its subsidiaries (along with sixteen other global corporations) were named as defendants by a patent holding company, in a patent infringement lawsuit filed on May 7, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Central District of California (Big Baboon, Inc. v. Dell Inc., et. al.). The lawsuit alleged that the company’s eMpower software tools were infringing U.S. Patent Nos. 6,115,690 (the “690 patent”) and 6,343,275 (the “275 patent”). The claims asserted are not believed to be material to the company as a whole. On May 12, 2010, after discovery regarding the eMpower software tools, the plaintiff dismissed its lawsuit against the company and subsidiary without prejudice.
In June 2007, we responded to a grand jury subpoena requesting documents in connection with the United States Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)’s investigation into the pricing practices in the international freight forwarding and cargo transportation industry which had been served on us in June 2006. On October 10, 2007, the U.S. DOJ executed a search warrant on us at our offices in Long Beach, California, and served one of our subsidiaries with a subpoena requesting numerous documents and other materials in connection with its investigation of the international freight forwarding and cargo transportation industry. In addition to its previous request for documents regarding air freight forwarding, the U.S. DOJ also requested that we produce various documents regarding ocean freight forwarding. We believe we are a subject of the U.S. DOJ investigation.
On October 10, 2007, we also received a notice from the Canadian Competition Bureau that the Bureau commenced an investigation with respect to alleged anti-competitive activities of persons involved in the provision of international freight forwarding services to and from Canada and requesting that we preserve records relevant to such investigation. On October 30, 2009, we received notice from the Canadian Competition Bureau that it had closed its investigation and has withdrawn its record preservation request.
On October 25, 2007, one of our subsidiaries received a notice from the New Zealand Commerce Commission that it was conducting an investigation in relation to international freight forwarding services in New Zealand and requesting that we provide documents and information as it relates to New Zealand. Our subsidiary responded to the request from the New Zealand Commerce Commission on December 21, 2007.
In June 2008 and February 2009, we received requests for information issued by the EC requesting information and records relating to the EC’s ongoing investigation of alleged anti-competitive behavior relating to air freight forwarding services in the European Union/European Economic Area. In July 2008 and March 2009, we submitted responses to these requests.
In May 2009, we learned that the Brazilian Ministry of Justice is investigating possible alleged cartel activity in the international air and ocean freight forwarding market and as of the date of the filing of this report we have not been contacted by Brazilian authorities regarding this matter.
In November 2009, one of our subsidiaries received a summons from the South African Competition Commission requesting certain information and records in connection with its ongoing investigation of alleged anti-competitive behavior relating to the market for freight forwarding services in South Africa. In January 2010, we responded to this request.

 

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In February 2010, in connection with the EC’s investigation discussed above, the EC sent a Statement of Objections to us and a number of other freight forwarding and logistics providers. The Statement of Objections alleges infringements of European Union competition law with respect to various surcharges. We responded in writing to the EC’s Statement of Objections in April 2010 and expect to attend a hearing in July 2010 to discuss our position with the EC officials.
We continue to receive additional requests for information, documents and interviews from various governmental agencies with respect to these investigations, and we have provided, and expect to continue to provide in the future, further responses as a result of such requests.
We (along with several other global logistics providers) have been named as a defendant in a federal antitrust class action lawsuit filed on January 3, 2008 in the United States District Court of the Eastern District of New York (Precision Associates, Inc., et. al. v. Panalpina World Transport (Holding) Ltd., et. al.). This lawsuit alleges that the defendants engaged in various forms of anti-competitive practices and seeks an unspecified amount of treble monetary damages and injunctive relief under U.S. antitrust laws.
We have incurred, and we expect to continue to incur, significant legal fees and other costs in connection with these governmental investigations and lawsuits. If the U.S. DOJ, the EC, or any other regulatory body concludes that we have engaged in anti-competitive behavior, we could incur significant additional legal fees and other costs, which could include fines and/or penalties, which may be material to our consolidated financial statements.
The company is involved in a dispute with the South African Revenue Service where the company makes use of “owner drivers” for the collection and delivery of cargo. The South African Revenue Service is claiming that the company is liable for employee taxes in respect of these owner drivers. The company has strongly objected to this and together with its expert legal and tax advisors, believes that the company is in full compliance with the relevant sections of the income tax act governing this situation and has no tax liability in respect of these owner drivers. The amount claimed by the South African Revenue Service is approximately $9.7 million based on exchange rates as of April 30, 2010. There were no material developments concerning this matter during the first quarter of fiscal 2011.
The company is involved in litigation in Italy (in various cases filed in 2000 in the Court of Milan) and England (in a case filed on April 13, 2000 in the High Court of Justice, London) with the former ultimate owner of Per Transport SpA and related entities, in connection with its April 1998 acquisition of Per Transport SpA and its subsequent termination of the employment services of the former ultimate owner as a consultant. The suits seek monetary damages, including compensation for termination of the former ultimate owner’s consulting agreement. The company has brought counter-claims for monetary damages in relation to warranty claims under the purchase agreement. The total of all such actual and potential claims, albeit duplicated in several proceedings, is approximately $12.6 million, based on exchange rates as of April 30, 2010. In connection with the Italian litigation, legal proceedings have also been brought against a former director and officer of the company and a current employee of the company.  The company has agreed to indemnify these individuals in connection with these proceedings. There were no material developments concerning this matter during the first quarter of fiscal 2011.

 

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The company was previously engaged through various indirect subsidiaries in the business of transportation and storage of fine works of art. The company sold this business and the related indirect subsidiaries during fiscal 2009. A client of one of these subsidiaries has alleged that during several weeks of June 2007 a malfunctioning climate-control unit at such subsidiaries’ warehouses may have caused numerous works of art to be exposed to humidity levels beyond what are considered normal storage conditions. The company has received communication from the client that several works of art may have been affected by the humidity; however it is not known whether the works have suffered any depreciation beyond normal restoration costs. Although the company has sold this business, the company has retained any liabilities associated with this matter. The company believes that any ultimate liability it may have as a result of a claim may be mitigated based on a number of factors, including insurance policies in place; limitations of liability imposed by the company’s standard trading conditions; as well as limitations of liability afforded by the subsidiary relationship. If a claim does arise and the company is found liable and is otherwise unable to successfully mitigate its liability, the claim and its related impact could be material to the company’s consolidated financial statements.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Our business, financial condition and operations are subject to a number of factors, risks and uncertainties, There have been no material changes to the risk factors as disclosed in Part I. Item 1A “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2010. The disclosures in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and in our subsequent reports and filings are not necessarily a definitive list of all factors that may affect our business, financial condition and future results of operations.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits
       
Exhibit   Description
 
     
3.1
    Memorandum of Association of the company, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed July 31, 2007)
 
     
3.2
    Articles of Association of the company, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed July 31, 2007)
 
     
10.1
+   Amended and Restated Employment Agreement of Mr. Gene Ochi, dated as of March 25, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2010)
 
     
10.2
+   Amended and Restated Employment Agreement of Mr. Lawrence Samuels, dated as of March 25, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2010)
 
     
10.3
+   Amended and Restated Employment Agreement of Mr. William Gates, dated as of March 25, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2010)
 
     
10.4
+   Form of Employment Agreement for Executive Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2010)
 
     
10.5
+   Amended and Restated Employment Agreement of Mr. Eric Kirchner, dated as of March 25, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2010)
 
     
10.6
+   Amended and Restated Employment Agreement of Mr. Lance D’Amico, dated as of March 25, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2010)
 
     
10.7
    Second Amendment to Letter of Credit Agreement, dated as of March 25, 2010, by and among UTi Worldwide Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries party thereto and Nedbank Limited, acting through its London Branch (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.45 to the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2010)
 
     
10.8
    First Amendment to Letter of Credit Agreement, dated as of March 25, 2010, by and among UTi Worldwide Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries party thereto and ABN AMRO Bank N.V., as Performance-Based LC Issuing Bank and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, in its capacity as Financial LC Issuing Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 to the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2010)
 
     
10.9
    First Amendment Agreement to Note Purchase Agreement dated as of July 9, 2009, dated March 25, 2010, by and among UTi Worldwide Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries party thereto and the purchasers party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.47 to the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2010)
 
     
31.1
    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
     
31.2
    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
     
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    Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
     
+  
Management contract or compensatory arrangement.

 

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
         
  UTi Worldwide Inc.
 
 
Date: June 4, 2010  By:   /s/ Eric W. Kirchner    
    Eric W. Kirchner   
    Chief Executive Officer   
 
     
Date: June 4, 2010  By:   /s/ Lawrence R. Samuels    
    Lawrence R. Samuels   
    Executive Vice President – Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer
 
 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX
       
Exhibit   Description
 
     
3.1
    Memorandum of Association of the company, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed July 31, 2007)
 
     
3.2
    Articles of Association of the company, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed July 31, 2007)
 
     
10.1
+   Amended and Restated Employment Agreement of Mr. Gene Ochi, dated as of March 25, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2010)
 
     
10.2
+   Amended and Restated Employment Agreement of Mr. Lawrence Samuels, dated as of March 25, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2010)
 
     
10.3
+   Amended and Restated Employment Agreement of Mr. William Gates, dated as of March 25, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2010)
 
     
10.4
+   Form of Employment Agreement for Executive Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2010)
 
     
10.5
+   Amended and Restated Employment Agreement of Mr. Eric Kirchner, dated as of March 25, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2010)
 
     
10.6
+   Amended and Restated Employment Agreement of Mr. Lance D’Amico, dated as of March 25, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2010)
 
     
10.7
    Second Amendment to Letter of Credit Agreement, dated as of March 25, 2010, by and among UTi Worldwide Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries party thereto and Nedbank Limited, acting through its London Branch (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.45 to the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2010)
 
     
10.8
    First Amendment to Letter of Credit Agreement, dated as of March 25, 2010, by and among UTi Worldwide Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries party thereto and ABN AMRO Bank N.V., as Performance-Based LC Issuing Bank and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, in its capacity as Financial LC Issuing Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 to the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2010)
 
     
10.9
    First Amendment Agreement to Note Purchase Agreement dated as of July 9, 2009, dated March 25, 2010, by and among UTi Worldwide Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries party thereto and the purchasers party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.47 to the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2010)
 
     
31.1
    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
     
31.2
    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
     
32
    Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
     
+  
Management contract or compensatory arrangement.

 

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