XPO, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2010 September (Form 10-Q)
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ | QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the Quarterly period ended September 30, 2010
o |
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 001-32172
Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 03-0450326 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
3399 South Lakeshore Drive, Suite 225
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
(269) 429-9761
(Issuers Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
(Issuers Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer o | Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company þ |
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
The Registrant has 32,382,522 shares of its common stock outstanding as of November 12, 2010.
Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.
Form 10-Q
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Part I Financial Information
Item 1 Financial Statements
Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
September 30, 2010 | December 31, 2009 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: |
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Cash |
$ | 951,000 | $ | 495,000 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $302,000 and $225,000, respectively |
26,282,000 | 17,569,000 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses |
430,000 | 158,000 | ||||||
Deferred tax asset, current |
169,000 | 353,000 | ||||||
Other current assets |
554,000 | 459,000 | ||||||
Total current assets |
28,386,000 | 19,034,000 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net of $3,116,000 and $2,651,000 in accumulated depreciation, respectively |
2,806,000 | 2,797,000 | ||||||
Goodwill |
16,959,000 | 16,959,000 | ||||||
Identifiable intangible assets, net of $2,669,000 and $2,198,000 in accumulated amortization,
respectively |
8,704,000 | 9,175,000 | ||||||
Loans and advances |
162,000 | 30,000 | ||||||
Other long-term assets |
735,000 | 1,044,000 | ||||||
Total long-term assets |
29,366,000 | 30,005,000 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 57,752,000 | $ | 49,039,000 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: |
||||||||
Accounts payable |
$ | 8,780,000 | $ | 6,769,000 | ||||
Accrued salaries and wages |
1,218,000 | 310,000 | ||||||
Accrued expenses, other |
3,469,000 | 2,272,000 | ||||||
Line of credit |
| 6,530,000 | ||||||
Current maturities of notes payable and capital leases |
1,671,000 | 1,215,000 | ||||||
Other current liabilities |
495,000 | 968,000 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
15,633,000 | 18,064,000 | ||||||
Line of credit |
4,073,000 | | ||||||
Notes payable and capital leases, net of current maturities |
2,513,000 | 213,000 | ||||||
Deferred tax liability, long-term |
1,630,000 | 1,156,000 | ||||||
Other long-term liabilities |
841,000 | 1,202,000 | ||||||
Total long-term liabilities |
9,057,000 | 2,571,000 | ||||||
Stockholders equity: |
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Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares; no shares issued or outstanding |
| | ||||||
Common stock, $.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 32,562,522 and 32,215,218 shares
issued,
respectively; and 32,382,522 and 32,035,218 shares outstanding, respectively |
33,000 | 32,000 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
27,077,000 | 26,488,000 | ||||||
Treasury stock, at cost, 180,000 shares held |
(107,000 | ) | (107,000 | ) | ||||
Accumulated earnings |
6,059,000 | 1,991,000 | ||||||
Total stockholders equity |
33,062,000 | 28,404,000 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
$ | 57,752,000 | $ | 49,039,000 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
September 30, 2010 | September 30, 2009 | September 30, 2010 | September 30, 2009 | |||||||||||||
Revenues |
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Operating revenue |
$ | 44,448,000 | $ | 26,211,000 | $ | 116,430,000 | $ | 68,526,000 | ||||||||
Expenses |
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Direct expense |
36,309,000 | 21,482,000 | 95,453,000 | 56,944,000 | ||||||||||||
Gross margin |
8,139,000 | 4,729,000 | 20,977,000 | 11,582,000 | ||||||||||||
Sales general and administrative expense |
5,219,000 | 3,284,000 | 13,892,000 | 9,533,000 | ||||||||||||
Operating income from continuing operations |
2,920,000 | 1,445,000 | 7,085,000 | 2,049,000 | ||||||||||||
Other expense |
48,000 | 19,000 | 102,000 | 28,000 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense |
32,000 | 26,000 | 140,000 | 74,000 | ||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations before income tax |
2,840,000 | 1,400,000 | 6,843,000 | 1,947,000 | ||||||||||||
Income tax provision |
1,110,000 | 599,000 | 2,775,000 | 858,000 | ||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations |
1,730,000 | 801,000 | 4,068,000 | 1,089,000 | ||||||||||||
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
| 10,000 | | 15,000 | ||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 1,730,000 | $ | 811,000 | $ | 4,068,000 | $ | 1,104,000 | ||||||||
Basic income per share |
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Income from continuing operations |
$ | 0.05 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.03 | ||||||||
Income from discontinued operations |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Net income |
0.05 | 0.03 | 0.13 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||
Diluted income per share |
||||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations |
0.05 | 0.03 | 0.12 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||
Income from discontinued operations |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 0.05 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.03 | ||||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding |
||||||||||||||||
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding |
32,381,502 | 32,035,218 | 32,154,890 | 32,035,218 | ||||||||||||
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding |
33,008,742 | 32,138,885 | 32,741,822 | 32,142,150 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Operating activities |
||||||||
Net income |
$ | 4,068,000 | $ | 1,104,000 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating
activities |
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Provisions for allowance for doubtful accounts |
77,000 | 147,000 | ||||||
Depreciation & amortization expense |
1,026,000 | 835,000 | ||||||
Stock compensation expense |
156,000 | 143,000 | ||||||
Loss (gain) on disposal of equipment |
4,000 | (29,000 | ) | |||||
Deferred tax expense |
658,000 | 260,000 | ||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition: |
||||||||
Account receivable |
(8,790,000 | ) | (3,480,000 | ) | ||||
Other current assets |
(95,000 | ) | 75,000 | |||||
Prepaid expenses |
(272,000 | ) | 184,000 | |||||
Other Long-term assets and advances |
89,000 | (36,000 | ) | |||||
Accounts payable |
2,011,000 | (1,062,000 | ) | |||||
Accrued expenses |
2,105,000 | 1,148,000 | ||||||
Other liabilities |
(834,000 | ) | (173,000 | ) | ||||
Cash provided (used) by operating activities |
203,000 | (884,000 | ) | |||||
Investing activities |
||||||||
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired |
| (250,000 | ) | |||||
Payment of acquisition earn-out |
| (1,100,000 | ) | |||||
Payment for purchases of property and equipment |
(482,000 | ) | (103,000 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment |
2,000 | 63,000 | ||||||
Cash flows used by investing activities |
(480,000 | ) | (1,390,000 | ) | ||||
Financing activities |
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Credit line, net activity |
(2,457,000 | ) | 2,796,000 | |||||
Proceeds from credit facility renewal |
5,000,000 | | ||||||
Payments of term debt |
(2,244,000 | ) | (946,000 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from exercise of options |
434,000 | | ||||||
Cash flows provided by financing activities |
733,000 | 1,850,000 | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash |
456,000 | (424,000 | ) | |||||
Cash, beginning of period |
495,000 | 1,107,000 | ||||||
Cash, end of period |
$ | 951,000 | $ | 683,000 | ||||
Supplemental disclosure of noncash activities: |
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Cash paid during the period for interest |
$ | 153,000 | $ | 51,400 | ||||
Cash paid during the period for income taxes |
2,534,000 | 282,000 | ||||||
Acquisition of assets and liabilities (First Class 2009): |
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Property and equipment |
$ | 82,000 | ||||||
Goodwill and other intangible assets |
210,000 | |||||||
Liabilities assumed |
(42,000 | ) | ||||||
Total purchase price paid in cash |
$ | 250,000 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders Equity
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Additional | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Treasury Stock | Paid In | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Earnings | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2009 |
32,215,218 | $ | 32,000 | (180,000 | ) | $ | (107,000 | ) | $ | 26,488,000 | $ | 1,991,000 | $ | 28,404,000 | ||||||||||||||
Stock option expense |
156,000 | 156,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock |
347,304 | 1,000 | 433,000 | 434,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income |
4,068,000 | 4,068,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2010 |
32,562,522 | $ | 33,000 | (180,000 | ) | $ | (107,000 | ) | $ | 27,077,000 | $ | 6,059,000 | $ | 33,062,000 | ||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)
1. Significant Accounting Principles
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Express-1 Expedited
Solutions, Inc. (we, us, our or the Company) have been prepared pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and in accordance with the
instructions to Form 10-Q. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual
financial statements have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations.
However, we believe that the disclosures contained herein are adequate to make the information
presented not misleading.
The financial statements reflect, in our opinion, all material adjustments (which include only
normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly present our financial position at September 30,
2010 and December 31, 2009 and results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended
September 30, 2010 and 2009. The preparation of the financial statements requires management to
make estimates and judgments 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.
These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read
in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2009 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC and available on
the SECs website (www.sec.gov). Results of operations in interim periods are not necessarily
indicative of results to be expected for a full year.
Revenue Recognition
Within the Companys Express-1 and Bounce Logistics business units, revenue is recognized at
the time of freight delivery; with related costs of delivery being accrued as incurred and expensed
within the same period in which the associated revenue is recognized. For these business units, the
Company uses the following supporting criteria to determine revenue has been earned and should be
recognized:
| Persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists, | ||
| Services have been rendered, | ||
| The sales price is fixed and determinable, and | ||
| Collectability is reasonably assured. |
Within its Concert Group Logistics business unit, the Company utilizes an alternative point in
time to recognize revenue. Concert Group Logistics revenue and associated operating expenses are
recognized on the date the freight is picked up from the shipper. This method of revenue
recognition is not the preferred method of revenue recognition as prescribed within generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (US GAAP). This method recognizes
revenue and associated expenses prior to the point in time that all services are completed;
however, the use of this method does not result in a material difference. The Company has evaluated
the impact of this alternative method on its consolidated financial statements and concluded that
the impact is not material to the financial statements.
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The Company reports revenue on a gross basis in accordance with US GAAP principles. The
following facts justify our position of reporting revenue on a gross basis:
| The Company is the primary obligor and is responsible for providing the service desired by the customer. | ||
| The customer holds the Company responsible for fulfillment including the acceptability of the service. | ||
| The Company has discretion in setting sales prices and as a result, its earnings vary. | ||
| The Company has discretion to select its drivers, contractors, or other transportation providers (collectively, service providers) from among thousands of alternatives, and | ||
| The Company bears credit risk on its receivables. |
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company has in place a stock option plan approved by the shareholders for 5,600,000 shares
of its common stock. Through the plan, the Company offers stock options to employees and directors
which assist in recruiting and retaining these individuals. Under the plan, the Company may also
grant restricted stock awards, subject to the satisfaction by the recipient of certain conditions
specified in the restricted stock grant.
Options generally become fully vested three to five years from the date of grant and expire
five to ten years from the grant date. During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010, the
Company granted 635,000 options to purchase shares of its common stock while cancelling or retiring
301,000 options in the same period. As of September 30, 2010 the Company has 3,130,000 options
outstanding and an additional 2,122,000 options available for future grants under the existing
plan. During the life of the plan 347,000 stock options have been exercised.
The weighted-average fair value of each stock option recorded in expense for the nine-month
period ended September 30, 2010 was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option
pricing model and amortized over the requisite service period of the underlying options. The
Company has used one grouping for the assumptions, as its option grants are primarily basic with
similar characteristics. The expected term of options granted has been derived based upon the
Companys history of actual exercise behavior and represents the period of time that options
granted are expected to be outstanding. Historical data was also used to estimate option exercises
and employee terminations. Estimated volatility is based upon the Companys historical market price
at consistent points in a period equal to the expected life of the options. The risk-free interest
rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant and the dividend
yield is zero. The weighted average assumptions outlined in the table below were utilized in the
calculations of compensation expense from option grants in the reporting period reflected.
Nine Months Ended | ||||
September 30, | ||||
2010 | 2009 | |||
Risk-free interest rate |
2.5% | 2.8% | ||
Expected life (in years) |
5.8 | 5.3 | ||
Expected volatility |
35% | 39% | ||
Expected dividend yield |
none | none | ||
Grant date fair value |
$0.53 | $0.31 |
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The following table summarizes the option activity for the nine-month period ended
September 30, 2010:
Weighted | ||||||||||||
Weighted Average | Average | |||||||||||
Options | Exercise Price | Remaining Life | ||||||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2009 |
3,143,000 | $ | 1.14 | 5.0 | ||||||||
Granted |
635,000 | 1.41 | ||||||||||
Expired |
(301,000 | ) | 1.28 | |||||||||
Exercised |
(347,000 | ) | 1.25 | |||||||||
Outstanding at September 30, 2010 |
3,130,000 | 1.17 | 6.2 | |||||||||
Outstanding exercisable at September 30, 2010 |
2,348,000 | $ | 1.14 | 5.4 | ||||||||
For the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, the Company recognized $156,000
and $143,000, respectively, in stock based compensation.
As of September 30, 2010, the Company had approximately $337,000 of unrecognized compensation
cost related to non-vested share-based compensation that is anticipated to be recognized over a
weighted average period of approximately 1.2 years. Estimated remaining compensation expense
related to existing share-based plans is $45,000, $147,000, $107,000 and $38,000 for the years
ended December 31, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013, respectively.
At September 30, 2010, the aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding was $2.2 million
and the aggregate intrinsic value of options exercisable was $1.7 million. The total fair value of
options vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 was $111,000 and $160,000
respectively.
347,000 options were exercised during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010 and zero
options were exercised during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009. Cash proceeds
received from the exercise of options for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 were
$434,000 and $0, respectively.
Use of Estimates
The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These principles require management
to make estimates and assumptions that impact the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The
Company reviews its estimates, including but not limited to: unbilled revenue, purchased
transportation, recoverability of long-lived assets, accrual of acquisition earn-outs,
recoverability of prepaid expenses, estimated legal accruals, valuation allowances for deferred
taxes, valuation of investments and allowance for doubtful accounts, on a regular basis and makes
adjustments based on historical experiences and existing and expected future conditions. These
evaluations are performed and adjustments are made as information is available. Management believes
that these estimates are reasonable and have been discussed with the audit committee; however,
actual results could differ from these estimates.
Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have
been reclassified to conform to the 2010 presentation. These reclassifications did not have any
effect on total assets, total liabilities, total stockholders equity or net income.
Income Taxes
Taxes on income are provided in accordance with US GAAP. Deferred income tax assets and
liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been
reflected in the consolidated financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are
determined based on the differences between the book values and the tax basis of particular assets
and liabilities, and the tax effects of net operating loss and capital loss carry forwards.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to
taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are
expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a
change in the tax rate is recognized as income or expense in the period that included the enactment
date. A valuation allowance is provided to offset the net deferred tax assets if, based upon the
available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not
be realized. The Company has evaluated its tax position and concluded no valuation allowance on its
deferred tax assets is required, as of September 30, 2010. The Company had previously generated a
significant federal net operating loss (NOL) deduction which had been utilized over the past
several years. During 2009 the carryforward deduction was fully utilized and no further NOL
carryforward will be available for federal tax purposes during 2010. For state tax purposes an NOL
still exists and as of September 30, 2010 the NOL carryforward equals approximately $2.3 million.
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Goodwill
Goodwill consists of the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets acquired in business
combinations. The Company follows the provisions of US GAAP in its accounting of goodwill, which
requires an annual impairment test for goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives. The
first step of the impairment test requires that the Company determine the fair value of each
reporting unit, and compare the fair value to the reporting units carrying amount. To the extent a
reporting units carrying amount exceeds its fair value, an indication exists that the reporting
units goodwill may be impaired and the Company must perform a second more detailed impairment
assessment. The second impairment assessment involves allocating the reporting units fair value to
all of its recognized and unrecognized assets and liabilities in order to determine the implied
fair value of the reporting units goodwill as of the assessment date. The implied fair value of
the reporting units goodwill is then compared to the carrying amount of goodwill to quantify an
impairment charge as of the assessment date. The Company performs the annual impairment testing
during the third quarter unless events or circumstances indicate impairment of the goodwill may
have occurred before that time. The Company evaluated its goodwill during the third quarter and
determined that no impairment was necessary.
The Company added $687,000 of goodwill in the first quarter of 2009, as a result of the final
earnout settlement related to the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities of Concert Group
Logistics, LLC. For a more complete analysis of this item refer to Footnote 7 Related Party
Transactions.
Identified Intangible Assets
The Company follows the provisions of US GAAP in its accounting of identified intangible
assets, which establishes accounting standards for the impairment of long-lived assets such as
property, plant and equipment and intangible assets subject to amortization. The Company reviews
long-lived assets to be held-and-used for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. If the sum of the
undiscounted expected future cash flows over the remaining useful life of a long-lived asset is
less than its carrying amount, the asset is considered to be impaired. Impairment losses are
measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the
asset. When fair values are not available, the Company estimates fair value using the expected
future cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risks associated with the recovery of
the asset. During the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010, and 2009, there was no
impairment of intangible assets.
Other Long-Term Assets
Other long-term assets primarily consist of balances representing various deposits, and the
long-term portion of the Companys non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Also included within
this account classification are incentive payments to independent station owners within the Concert
Group Logistics network. These payments are made by Concert Group Logistics to certain station
owners as an incentive to join the network. These amounts are amortized over the life of each
independent station contract and the unamortized portion is recoverable in the event of default
under the terms of the agreements.
Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The aggregated net fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market
assumptions and pertinent information available to management. The respective carrying value of
certain on-balance-sheet financial instruments approximated their fair values. These financial
instruments include cash, receivables, payables, accrued expenses and short-term borrowings. Fair
values were assumed to approximate carrying values for these financial instruments since they are
short-term in nature and their carrying amounts approximate fair values or they are receivable or
payable on demand. The fair value of the Companys debt is estimated based upon the quoted market
prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered to the Company for debt of
similar maturities.
Earnings per Share
Earnings per common share are computed in accordance with US GAAP which requires companies to
present basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share.
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Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of
shares of common stock outstanding during the period.
Diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the combined weighted
average number of shares of common stock outstanding and dilutive options outstanding during the
period.
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
September 30, 2010 | September 30, 2009 | September 30, 2010 | September 30, 2009 | |||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations |
$ | 1,730,000 | $ | 801,000 | $ | 4,068,000 | $ | 1,089,000 | ||||||||
Income from discontinued operations |
| 10,000 | | 15,000 | ||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 1,730,000 | $ | 811,000 | $ | 4,068,000 | $ | 1,104,000 | ||||||||
Basic weighted shares outstanding |
32,381,502 | 32,035,218 | 32,154,890 | 32,035,218 | ||||||||||||
Diluted weighted shares outstanding |
33,008,742 | 32,138,885 | 32,741,822 | 32,142,150 | ||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share |
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Income from continuing operations |
$ | 0.05 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.03 | ||||||||
Income from discontinued operations |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Net income |
0.05 | 0.03 | 0.13 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share |
||||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations |
0.05 | 0.03 | 0.12 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||
Income from discontinued operations |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 0.05 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.03 |
2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Companys management does not believe that recent codified pronouncements by the FASB will
have a material impact on the Companys current or future financial statements.
3. Acquisitions
First Class (Express-1, Metro Detroit) (Metro Detroit)
In January of 2009, the Company purchased certain assets and liabilities from First Class
Expediting Services Inc. (FCES). FCES was a Rochester Hills; Michigan based company providing
regional expedited transportation in the Midwest. The Company paid the former owners of FCES
$250,000 in cash and received approximately $40,000 of net assets consisting primarily of fixed
assets net of related debt. The Company funded the transaction through cash available from working
capital.
For financial reporting purposes, Metro Detroit is included within the operating results of
Express-1. The Company has recognized identifiable intangible assets of $210,000 amortizable over a
2-5 year period.
LRG (CGL International)
On October 1, 2009, CGL purchased certain assets and liabilities of Tampa, Florida based LRG
International, Inc., an international freight forwarder. The purchase complements and expands CGLs
ability to move international freight competitively. The transaction has an effective date of
October 1, 2009. For financial reporting purposes, CGL International is included within the
operating results of CGL.
At closing, the Company paid the former owners of LRG International, Inc. $2.0 million in
cash. The Company used its existing line of credit to finance the transaction. On the one year
anniversary of the purchase, the Company will pay the former owners $500,000. The transaction also
provides for two potential annual earn-out payments totaling $900,000
provided certain performance criteria are met over a two year period. The Company recorded a liability of $737,000 based on the
estimated fair value for these earn-outs. The Company has the discretion of paying the additional
consideration in the form of cash, stock or any combination thereof.
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The following table sets forth the components of identifiable intangible assets associated
with the acquisition of LRG International, Inc.:
Fair Value | Useful Lives | |||||||
Trademark/name |
$ | 220,000 | 5 years | |||||
Association memberships |
160,000 | 5 years | ||||||
Customer list |
1,410,000 | 12 years | ||||||
Non-compete agreements |
60,000 | 5 years | ||||||
Total identifiable intangible assets |
$ | 1,850,000 | ||||||
4. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
In the ordinary course of business, the Company may be a party to a variety of legal actions.
The Company does not currently anticipate any of these matters or any matters in the aggregate to
have a materially adverse effect on the Companys business or its financial position or results of
operations.
5. Debt
Notes Payable and Capital Leases
The Company enters into notes payable and capital leases with various third parties from time
to time to finance certain operational equipment and other assets used in its business operations.
Generally, these loans and capital leases bear interest at market rates, and are collateralized
with equipment and certain assets of the Company.
The following table outlines the Companys debt obligations as of September 30, 2010 and
December 31, 2009.
Interest rates | Term (months) | As of September 30, 2010 | As of December 31, 2009 | |||||||||||||
Term notes payable |
2.5 | % | 36 | $ | 4,167,000 | $ | 1,400,000 | |||||||||
Capital leases payable |
5% - 18 | % | 12 - 36 | 17,000 | 28,000 | |||||||||||
Total notes payable and capital leases |
4,184,000 | 1,428,000 | ||||||||||||||
Less: current maturities of notes payable
and capital leases |
1,671,000 | 1,215,000 | ||||||||||||||
Non-current maturities of notes
payable and capital leases |
$ | 2,513,000 | $ | 213,000 | ||||||||||||
The Company entered into a new $5.0 million term note March 31, 2010. Commencing April 30,
2010, the term note is payable in 36 consecutive monthly installments consisting of $139,000 in
monthly principal payments plus the unpaid interest accrued on the note. Interest is payable at
the one-month LIBOR plus 225 basis points (2.51% at September 30, 2010).
6. Revolving Credit Facilities
Line of Credit
On March 31, 2010, the Company entered a credit facility which provides for a receivables
based line of credit of up to $10.0 million. The Company may draw upon the receivables based line
of credit the lesser of $10.0 million or 80% of eligible
accounts receivable, less amounts outstanding under letters of credit and 50% of the above term loan balance. The proceeds of the
line of credit will be used exclusively for working capital purposes.
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Substantially all the assets of the Company and wholly owned subsidiaries (Express-1, Inc.,
Concert Group Logistics, Inc., and Bounce Logistics, Inc.) are pledged as collateral securing the
Companys performance under the credit facility and in Note 5 above. The line of credit bears
interest based upon one-month LIBOR with an initial increment of 200 basis points.
The line of credit and the term note referenced in Note 5 above carry certain covenants
related to the Companys financial performance. Included among the covenants are a fixed charge
coverage ratio and a total funded debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization ratio. As of September 30, 2010, the Company was in compliance with all terms under
the line of credit and the above term note and no events of default existed under the terms of the
agreements.
The Company had outstanding standby letters of credit at September 30, 2010 of $410,000
related to insurance policies either continuing in force or recently canceled. Amounts outstanding
for letters of credit reduce the amount available under the line of credit, dollar-for-dollar.
Available capacity in excess of outstanding borrowings under the line was approximately $5.5
million as limited by 80% of the Companys eligible receivables as of September 30, 2010. The line
of credit carries a maturity date of March 31, 2012. As of September 30, 2010 the line of credit
balance was $4.1 million.
7. Related Party Transactions
In January 2008, in conjunction with the Companys purchase of substantially all assets of
Concert Group Logistics, LLC (Concert Transaction), Daniel Para, was appointed to the Board of
Directors of the Company. Prior to the completion of the Concert Transaction, Mr. Para served as
the Chief Executive Officer of Concert Group Logistics, LLC, and was its largest stockholder. The
Company purchased substantially all the assets of Concert Group Logistics, LLC for $9.0 million in
cash, 4,800,000 shares of the Companys common stock and the assumption of certain liabilities. The
transaction contained performance targets, whereby the former owners of Concert Group Logistics,
LLC could earn up to $2.0 Million of additional consideration. During March of 2009, the final
earnout settlement with CGL was completed for consideration totaling $1.2 million that included a
$1.1 million cash payment in addition to the forgiveness of an $87,000 debt. The settlement
included a general release between the Company and the former owners of Concert Group Logistics,
LLC. Subsequent to the release, the Company has no future obligations related to the earnout
provisions of the Concert Transaction. As the largest shareholder of Concert Group Logistics, LLC,
Mr. Para received, either directly or through his family trusts and partnerships, approximately 85%
of the proceeds transferred in the transaction. Immediately after the transaction, Mr. Para became
the largest shareholder of the Company, through holdings attributable to himself and Dan Para
Investments, LLC.
In April 2009, the Company contracted the services of Daniel Para to serve as the Director of
Business Development. Mr. Para will manage all Company activity related to mergers and
acquisitions. His remuneration for these services was $10,000 per month in 2009. For the six
months ended June 30, 2010, his remuneration was $53,000. Effective June 1, 2010 Dan Para, was
appointed the CEO of CGL and is no longer serving as the Director of Business Development.
In January 2008, in conjunction with the Concert Group Logistics acquisition, the Company
entered into a lease for approximately 6,000 square feet of office space located within an office
complex at 1430 Branding Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515. The lease calls for, among other general provisions, rent payments in the
amount of $101,000, $104,000 and $107,000 to be paid for 2010 and the two subsequent years
thereafter. The building is owned by an Illinois Limited Liability Company, which has within its
ownership group, Daniel Para, the former CEO of Concert Group Logistics, LLC.
The above transactions are not necessarily indicative of amounts, terms and conditions that
the Company may have received in transactions with unrelated third parties.
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8. Operating Segments
The Company has four reportable segments based on the type of service provided, to its
customers:
Express-1, Inc. (Express-1) provides time critical expedited transportation to its
customers. This typically involves dedicating one truck and driver to a load which has a specified
time delivery requirement. Most of the services provided are completed through a fleet of exclusive
use vehicles that are owned and operated by independent contract drivers. The use of non-owned
resources to provide transportation services minimizes the amount of capital investment required
and is often described with the terms non-asset or asset-light. In January of 2009, certain
assets and liabilities of First Class Expediting (Metro Detroit) were purchased to complement the
operations of Express-1. The financial reporting of this operation has been included with
Express-1.
Concert Group Logistics, Inc. (CGL) provides freight forwarding services through a chain of
independently owned stations located throughout the United States. These stations are responsible
for selling and operating freight forwarding transportation services within their geographic area
under the authority of CGL. In October of 2009, certain assets and liabilities of LRG International
(CGL International) were purchased to complement the operations of CGL. The financial reporting of
this operation has been included with CGL.
Bounce Logistics, Inc. (Bounce) provides premium truckload brokerage transportation
services to its customers throughout the Unites States.
Corporate The costs of the Companys Board of Directors, executive team and certain
corporate costs associated with operating as a public company are referred to as corporate
charges. In addition to the aforementioned items, the Company also commonly records items such as
its income tax provision and other charges that are reported on a consolidated basis within the
corporate classification item.
The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the
summary of significant accounting policies. Substantially all intercompany sales prices are market
based. The Company evaluates performance based on operating income of the respective business
segments.
The following schedule identifies select financial data for each of the business segments.
Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc
Segment Data
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
Segment Data
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
Total | Discontinued | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Concert Group | Continuing | Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Express-1 | Logistics | Bounce | Corporate | Eliminations | Operations | E-1 Dedicated | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2010 |
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Revenues |
$ | 21,407,000 | $ | 18,586,000 | $ | 5,696,000 | $ | | $ | (1,241,000 | ) | $ | 44,448,000 | $ | | |||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) from
continuing operations |
2,532,000 | 552,000 | 280,000 | (444,000 | ) | 2,920,000 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
172,000 | 140,000 | 8,000 | 5,000 | 325,000 | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
23,000 | 9,000 | | 32,000 | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax provision |
980,000 | 193,000 | 109,000 | (172,000 | ) | 1,110,000 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill |
7,737,000 | 9,222,000 | | | 16,959,000 | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets |
26,505,000 | 26,247,000 | 3,694,000 | 24,179,000 | (22,873,000 | ) | 57,752,000 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 |
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Revenues |
14,704,000 | 8,945,000 | 3,077,000 | | (515,000 | ) | 26,211,000 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) from
continuing operations |
1,407,000 | 287,000 | 181,000 | (430,000 | ) | 1,445,000 | 19,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
176,000 | 96,000 | 7,000 | | 279,000 | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
| 19,000 | 6,000 | 1,000 | 26,000 | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax provision |
| | | 599,000 | 599,000 | 9,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill |
7,737,000 | 7,865,000 | | | 15,602,000 | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets |
24,932,000 | 17,985,000 | 1,891,000 | 13,750,000 | (14,238,000 | ) | 44,320,000 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 |
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Revenues |
58,176,000 | 47,598,000 | 13,494,000 | | (2,838,000 | ) | 116,430,000 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) from
continuing operations |
6,663,000 | 1,363,000 | 518,000 | (1,459,000 | ) | 7,085,000 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
505,000 | 484,000 | 23,000 | 14,000 | 1,026,000 | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
116,000 | 23,000 | 1,000 | 140,000 | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax provision |
2,741,000 | 510,000 | 204,000 | (680,000 | ) | 2,775,000 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill |
7,737,000 | 9,222,000 | | | 16,959,000 | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets |
26,505,000 | 26,247,000 | 3,694,000 | 24,179,000 | (22,873,000 | ) | 57,752,000 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 |
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Revenues |
33,682,000 | 28,739,000 | 7,089,000 | | (984,000 | ) | 68,526,000 | 666,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) from
continuing operations |
2,264,000 | 838,000 | 308,000 | (1,361,000 | ) | 2,049,000 | 28,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
537,000 | 278,000 | 20,000 | | 835,000 | 1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
| 52,000 | 18,000 | 4,000 | 74,000 | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax provision |
| | | 858,000 | 858,000 | 13,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill |
7,737,000 | 7,865,000 | | | 15,602,000 | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 24,932,000 | $ | 17,985,000 | $ | 1,891,000 | $ | 13,750,000 | $ | (14,238,000 | ) | $ | 44,320,000 | $ | |
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9. Discontinued Operations
During the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company discontinued it Express-1 Dedicated business
unit. The Company had operated this unit under the terms of a dedicated contract to supply
transportation services to a domestic automotive manufacturer.
Substantially all of the assets of Express-1 Dedicated have been redeployed in other operating
units of the Company, and therefore, no impairment charges were recorded on the Companys financial
statements during 2009. Management does not anticipate recording any additional material activity
on its discontinued operations in future periods.
The following table reflects the revenue, operating expenses, gross margins, and net income of
the Companys discontinued Express-1 Dedicated business unit for the three and nine-month period
ending September 30, 2009.
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||
September 30, 2009 | September 30, 2009 | |||||||
Operating revenue |
$ | | $ | 666,000 | ||||
Operating expense |
(19,000 | ) | 532,000 | |||||
Gross margin |
19,000 | 134,000 | ||||||
Sales, general, and administrative expenses |
| 106,000 | ||||||
Income from continuing operations before tax provision |
19,000 | 28,000 | ||||||
Tax provision |
9,000 | 13,000 | ||||||
Net income |
$ | 10,000 | $ | 15,000 | ||||
Item 2. | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. |
Forward-Looking Statements. This Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts,
included or incorporated by reference in this Form 10-Q which address activities, events or
developments that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including
such things as future capital expenditures (including the amount and nature thereof), finding
suitable merger or acquisition candidates, expansion and growth of the Companys business and
operations, and other such matters are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on
certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of its experience and its perception
of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments as well as other factors
it believes are appropriate in the circumstances.
Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve significant risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ
materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could adversely
affect actual results and performance include, among others, potential fluctuations in quarterly
operating results and expenses, government regulation, technology change and competition.
Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this Form 10-Q are qualified by these
cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments
anticipated by the Company will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have
the expected consequence to or effects on the Company or its business or operations. The Company
assumes no obligations to update any such forward-looking statements.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions. In certain circumstances, those
estimates and assumptions can affect amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated financial
statements. We have made our best estimates and judgments of certain amounts included in the
financial statements, giving due consideration to materiality. We do not believe there is a great
likelihood that materially different amounts will be reported related to the accounting policies
described below. However, application of these accounting policies involves the exercise of
judgment and use of assumptions as to future
uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates. Note 1 of
the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2009, includes a summary of the significant accounting policies and methods used
in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. For the period ended September 30,
2010, there were no significant changes to our critical accounting policies.
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New Pronouncements
The Companys management does not believe that recent codified pronouncements by the FASB will
have a material impact on the Companys current or future financial statements.
Executive Summary
Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc. (the Company, we, our and us), a Delaware
corporation, is a transportation services organization focused upon premium logistics solutions
provided through its non-asset based or asset-light operating units. The Companys operations are
provided through three distinct but complementary operating divisions, each with its own President.
Our wholly owned subsidiaries include; Express-1, Inc. (Express-1), Concert Group Logistics, Inc.
(Concert Group Logistics or CGL) and Bounce Logistics, Inc. (Bounce Logistics, or Bounce).
These operating divisions are more fully outlined in the following table.
Business Divisions | Primary Office Location | Premium Industry Niche | Initial Date | |||
Express-1
|
Buchanan, Michigan | Expedited Transportation | August 2004 | |||
Concert Group Logistics
|
Downers Grove, Illinois | Freight Forwarding | January 2008 | |||
Bounce Logistics
|
South Bend, Indiana | Premium Truckload Brokerage | March 2008 |
Express-1 and CGL were both existing companies acquired as part of two separate acquisitions.
Express-1, Inc. was formed in 1989, while CGL was formed in 2001. Bounce Logistics was a start-up
operation formed in March 2008.
Express-1, Inc. (Express-1) provides time critical expedited transportation to its
customers. This typically involves dedicating one truck and driver to a load which has a specified
time delivery requirement. Most of the services provided are completed through a fleet of exclusive
use vehicles that are owned and operated by independent contract drivers. The use of non-owned
resources to provide transportation services minimizes the amount of capital investment required
and is often described with the terms non-asset or asset-light. In January of 2009, certain
assets and liabilities of First Class Expediting (Metro Detroit) were purchased to complement the
operations of Express-1. The financial reporting of this operation has been included with
Express-1.
Concert Group Logistics, Inc. (CGL) provides freight forwarding services through a chain of
independently owned stations located throughout the United States. These stations are responsible
for selling and operating freight forwarding transportation services within their geographic area
under the authority of CGL. In October of 2009, certain assets and liabilities of LRG International
(CGL International) were purchased to complement the operations of CGL. The financial reporting of
this operation has been included with CGL.
Bounce Logistics, Inc. (Bounce) provides premium truckload brokerage transportation
services to its customers throughout the Unites States.
Other Reporting Disclosures
During the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company discontinued its Express-1 Dedicated business
unit. The Company had operated this unit under the terms of a dedicated contract to supply
transportation services to a domestic automotive manufacturer. The automotive manufacturer did not
renew the contract and Express-1 Dedicated ceased operations in February of 2009. The financial
results of this discontinued business unit for all reported periods are included as discontinued
operations for reporting purposes.
Throughout our reports, we refer to the impact of fuel on our business. For purposes of these
references, we have considered the impact of fuel surcharge revenues, and the related fuel
surcharge expenses only as they relate to our Express-1 business unit. The expediting
transportation industry commonly negotiates both fuel surcharges charged to its customers as
well as fuel surcharges paid to its carriers. Therefore, we feel that this approach, most
readily conveys the impact of fuel revenues, costs, and the resulting gross margin within this
business unit.
Alternatively, within our other two units, Concert Group Logistics and Bounce Logistics, fuel
charges to our customers are not commonly negotiated and identified separately from total revenue
and the associated cost of transportation. We therefore, have not included an analysis of fuel
surcharges for these two operating units. We believe this is a common practice within the freight
forwarding and freight brokerage business sectors.
We often refer to the costs of our Board of Directors, our executive team and certain
operating costs associated with operating as a public company as corporate charges. In addition
to the aforementioned items, we also record items such as our income tax provision and other
charges that are reported on a consolidated basis within the corporate line items of the following
tables.
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For the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2009
The following tables are provided to allow users to visualize quarterly results within our major
reporting classifications. The tables do not replace the financial statements, notes thereto, or
management discussion contained within this report on Form 10-Q. We encourage users to review these
items for a more complete understanding of our financial position and results of operations.
Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.
Summary Financial Table
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
Summary Financial Table
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
(Unaudited)
Percent of | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quarter to Date | Quarter to Quarter Change | Business Unit Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | In Dollars | In Percentage | 2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
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Express-1 |
$ | 21,407,000 | $ | 14,704,000 | $ | 6,703,000 | 45.6 | % | 48.2 | % | 56.1 | % | ||||||||||||
Concert Group Logistics |
18,586,000 | 8,945,000 | 9,641,000 | 107.8 | % | 41.8 | % | 34.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
Bounce Logistics |
5,696,000 | 3,077,000 | 2,619,000 | 85.1 | % | 12.8 | % | 11.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
Intercompany eliminations |
(1,241,000 | ) | (515,000 | ) | (726,000 | ) | -141.0 | % | -2.8 | % | -1.9 | % | ||||||||||||
Total revenues |
44,448,000 | 26,211,000 | 18,237,000 | 69.6 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||||
Direct expenses |
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Express-1 |
16,096,000 | 11,430,000 | 4,666,000 | 40.8 | % | 75.2 | % | 77.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
Concert Group Logistics |
16,699,000 | 8,026,000 | 8,673,000 | 108.1 | % | 89.8 | % | 89.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
Bounce Logistics |
4,755,000 | 2,541,000 | 2,214,000 | 87.1 | % | 83.5 | % | 82.6 | % | |||||||||||||||
Intercompany eliminations |
(1,241,000 | ) | (515,000 | ) | (726,000 | ) | -141.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||
Total direct expenses |
36,309,000 | 21,482,000 | 14,827,000 | 69.0 | % | 81.7 | % | 82.0 | % | |||||||||||||||
Gross margin |
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Express-1 |
5,311,000 | 3,274,000 | 2,037,000 | 62.2 | % | 24.8 | % | 22.3 | % | |||||||||||||||
Concert Group Logistics |
1,887,000 | 919,000 | 968,000 | 105.3 | % | 10.2 | % | 10.3 | % | |||||||||||||||
Bounce Logistics |
941,000 | 536,000 | 405,000 | 75.6 | % | 16.5 | % | 17.4 | % | |||||||||||||||
Total gross margin |
8,139,000 | 4,729,000 | 3,410,000 | 72.1 | % | 18.3 | % | 18.0 | % | |||||||||||||||
Selling, general & administrative |
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Express-1 |
2,779,000 | 1,867,000 | 912,000 | 48.8 | % | 13.0 | % | 12.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
Concert Group Logistics |
1,335,000 | 632,000 | 703,000 | 111.2 | % | 7.2 | % | 7.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
Bounce Logistics |
661,000 | 355,000 | 306,000 | 86.2 | % | 11.6 | % | 11.5 | % | |||||||||||||||
Corporate |
444,000 | 430,000 | 14,000 | 3.3 | % | 1.0 | % | 1.6 | % | |||||||||||||||
Total selling, general & administrative |
5,219,000 | 3,284,000 | 1,935,000 | 58.9 | % | 11.7 | % | 12.5 | % | |||||||||||||||
Operating income from continuing operations |
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Express-1 |
2,532,000 | 1,407,000 | 1,125,000 | 80.0 | % | 11.8 | % | 9.6 | % | |||||||||||||||
Concert Group Logistics |
552,000 | 287,000 | 265,000 | 92.3 | % | 3.0 | % | 3.2 | % | |||||||||||||||
Bounce Logistics |
280,000 | 181,000 | 99,000 | 54.7 | % | 4.9 | % | 5.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
Corporate |
(444,000 | ) | (430,000 | ) | (14,000 | ) | -3.3 | % | -1.0 | % | -1.6 | % | ||||||||||||
Operating income from continuing operations |
2,920,000 | 1,445,000 | 1,475,000 | 102.1 | % | 6.6 | % | 5.5 | % | |||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
32,000 | 26,000 | 6,000 | 23.1 | % | 0.1 | % | 0.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
Other expense |
48,000 | 19,000 | 29,000 | 152.6 | % | 0.1 | % | 0.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations before tax |
2,840,000 | 1,400,000 | 1,440,000 | 102.9 | % | 6.4 | % | 5.3 | % | |||||||||||||||
Tax provision |
1,110,000 | 599,000 | 511,000 | 85.3 | % | 2.5 | % | 2.3 | % | |||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations |
1,730,000 | 801,000 | 929,000 | 116.0 | % | 3.9 | % | 3.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax |
| 10,000 | (10,000 | ) | -100.0 | % | 0.0 | % | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 1,730,000 | $ | 811,000 | $ | 919,000 | 113.3 | % | 3.9 | % | 3.1 | % | ||||||||||||
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Summary of Selling, General & Administrative Expenses
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
Summary of Selling, General & Administrative Expenses
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
(Unaudited)
Quarter to Date | Quarter to Quarter Change | |||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | In Dollars | In Percentage | |||||||||||||
Express-1, Inc. |
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Salaries & benefits |
$ | 1,919,000 | $ | 1,309,000 | $ | 610,000 | 46.6 | % | ||||||||
Purchased services |
339,000 | 165,000 | 174,000 | 105.5 | % | |||||||||||
Depreciation & amortization |
123,000 | 129,000 | (6,000 | ) | -4.7 | % | ||||||||||
Other |
398,000 | 264,000 | 134,000 | 50.8 | % | |||||||||||
Total selling, general &
administrative |
2,779,000 | 1,867,000 | 912,000 | 48.8 | % | |||||||||||
Concert Group Logistics |
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Salaries & benefits |
789,000 | 377,000 | 412,000 | 109.3 | % | |||||||||||
Purchased services |
64,000 | 20,000 | 44,000 | 220.0 | % | |||||||||||
Depreciation & amortization |
140,000 | 129,000 | 11,000 | 8.5 | % | |||||||||||
Other |
342,000 | 106,000 | 236,000 | 222.6 | % | |||||||||||
Total selling, general &
administrative |
1,335,000 | 632,000 | 703,000 | 111.2 | % | |||||||||||
Bounce |
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Salaries & benefits |
472,000 | 247,000 | 225,000 | 91.1 | % | |||||||||||
Purchased services |
34,000 | 18,000 | 16,000 | 88.9 | % | |||||||||||
Depreciation & amortization |
8,000 | 7,000 | 1,000 | 14.3 | % | |||||||||||
Other |
147,000 | 83,000 | 64,000 | 77.1 | % | |||||||||||
Total selling, general &
administrative |
661,000 | 355,000 | 306,000 | 86.2 | % | |||||||||||
Corporate |
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Salaries & benefits |
118,000 | 86,000 | 32,000 | 37.2 | % | |||||||||||
Purchased services |
191,000 | 232,000 | (41,000 | ) | -17.7 | % | ||||||||||
Depreciation & amortization |
5,000 | | 5,000 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||
Other |
130,000 | 112,000 | 18,000 | 16.1 | % | |||||||||||
Total selling, general &
administrative |
444,000 | 430,000 | 14,000 | 3.3 | % | |||||||||||
Total SG&A expenses |
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Total salaries & benefits |
3,298,000 | 2,019,000 | 1,279,000 | 63.3 | % | |||||||||||
Total purchased services |
628,000 | 435,000 | 193,000 | 44.4 | % | |||||||||||
Total depreciation & amortization |
276,000 | 265,000 | 11,000 | 4.2 | % | |||||||||||
Total other |
1,017,000 | 565,000 | 452,000 | 80.0 | % | |||||||||||
Total selling, general &
administrative |
$ | 5,219,000 | $ | 3,284,000 | $ | 1,935,000 | 58.9 | % | ||||||||
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Consolidated Results
Solid growth in all three operating divisions continued in the third quarter of 2010 when
compared to the same quarter in 2009. We continue to believe that our 2009 investment in sales
diversification and maintaining our Express-1 fleet have paid big dividends in 2010. The sales
team has produced an increasingly diverse customer base, and our successful 2009 acquisitions of
First Class and LRG International have been integrated and continue to grow and prosper. Express-1
has experienced solid overall revenue growth with its international department becoming a major
factor in Express-1s service offerings. Additionally, CGL and Bounce are seeing strong organic
growth as the freight environment continues to improve. Based on the above, gross revenues
increased to $44.4 million in the third quarter as compared to $26.2 million in the same period in
2009, representing a 69.6% increase.
Direct expenses represent expenses attributable to freight transportation. During the third
quarter of 2010, these expenses continued to maintain a direct relationship to our operating
revenues. Our asset light operating model provides transportation capacity through variable cost
transportation alternatives, and therefore enables us to control our operating costs as our volumes
fluctuate. Our primary means of providing capacity are through our fleet of independent contractors
and brokerage relationships. We continue to view this operating model as a strategic advantage. Our
overall gross margin improved to 18.3% for the third quarter of 2010 as compared to 18.0% for the
third quarter of 2009 due in large part to improved margins at Express-1. We believe that this is
also a positive sign for the economy as overall industry capacity shortages coupled with economic
improvements continue to put upward pressure on margins.
We are encouraged that as a percentage to total revenue our SG&A costs have dropped during the
third quarter of 2010 to 11.7% as compared to 12.5% in the comparable period in 2009. Overall,
selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased by $1.9 million for the three months
ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009. Salaries and benefits represented
$1.3 million of the increased SG&A costs and were incurred due to the increased business volumes in
addition to reestablishing some of the benefits that were eliminated in 2009. The current
percentage of 11.7% is consistent with historical trends and we believe this percentage is
sustainable throughout the remainder of the year as additional volumes have contributed to our
efficiencies.
Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 totaled $1.7 million compared to $811,000
for the same quarter in 2009 representing an increase of 113.3%. This positive trend reflects the
overall improvement in the economy in addition to efficiencies garnered during the economic
downturn. This positive trend also reflects positive impacts due to acquisition activity over the
past two years.
Express-1
For the fourth consecutive quarter, Express-1 generated record quarterly revenues of $21.4
million in the third quarter as revenue grew by 45.6% compared to the same period in 2009.
Express-1s continued investment in sales diversification has paid off handsomely as it has
expanded its presence into other markets. Also, the Companys investment in its Mexican freight
operation has exceeded managements expectations by providing approximately 17.0% of Express-1s
revenue for the quarter. During the quarter, home appliance, and retail business sectors have also
contributed to the Company surpassing previous years levels and have contributed to our overall
improvement in diversifying our customer base which historically has been more dependent on the
automotive sector. Additionally, our Detroit Metro office (formerly First Class Expedite Service)
continued to provide a boost to our business by serving as the key contact for certain large
customer relationships. In the quarter, the Detroit office tendered 518 shipments with our
main office, and handled approximately 6,000 shipments with their Detroit based fleet. Express-1
has historically rebounded quickly from recessions as the expediting industry in general is
typically one of the first benefactors of a recovering economy.
Fuel prices have increased resulting in a corresponding increase in fuel surcharge as a
percentage of revenue in the third quarter of 2010. For the three month period ended September 30,
2010, fuel surcharge revenues represented 12.1% of our revenue as compared to 10.2% in the same
period in 2009. Rising fuel prices tend to have a negative impact on our gross margin percentage
since these revenues are substantially passed through to our owner operators. We believe that any
negative margin impact from fuel will be offset by pricing adjustments allowed by the market due to
tightening truck capacity.
Express-1s gross margin percentage increased to 24.8% for the third quarter of 2010 compared
to 22.3% in the same quarter in 2009. We believe that margins will remain somewhat consistent
moving forward in 2010 as tightening capacity has allowed the Company to gain margin with targeted
revenue increases. We are somewhat cautious with our anticipated margin
moving forward due to the
fact that direct transportation cost pressures due to fuel increases and an overall lack of
capacity will offset any upside gains that the market might allow on the revenue side.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses increased slightly in the third quarter of 2010
to 13.0% as compared to 12.7% in the third quarter of 2009. Overall, selling, general and
administrative (SG&A) expenses increased by $912,000 in the third quarter of 2010 compared to the
same period in 2009. The current percentage of 13.0% is consistent with historical trends and we
believe this percentage is sustainable throughout the remainder of the year. Increases in salaries
and benefits added $610,000 to the SG&A, compared to the same quarter in 2009. The increase in this
area resulted from increased business volumes in addition to the reestablishment of benefits that
were eliminated in 2009.
For the quarter ended September 30, 2010, Express-1 generated income from operations before
tax of $2.5 million compared to $1.4 million in the same quarter in 2009 representing an increase
of 80.0%. Management remains optimistic about the remainder of the year as the overall economy
improves and trucking capacity tightens.
Concert Group Logistics (CGL)
CGL continued to rebound from its 2009 results. CGLs third quarter revenue was $18.6 million
which compared favorably to revenues of $8.9 million in 2009 representing an increase of 107.8%.
The purchase of certain assets and liabilities of LRG International (CGL International) in October
of 2009, contributed to the revenue increases during the third quarter as compared to the same
period in 2009. CGL International (formerly LRG International) revenues represented $4.0 million
or 21.5% of CGLs third quarters revenue.
Direct expenses of $16.7 million consist primarily of payments for purchased transportation in
addition to payments to CGLs independent offices that control the overall operation of customer
shipments. CGL Internationals direct expense represented $3.4 million or 20.4% of the total direct
expense of CGL. As a percentage of CGL revenue, direct expenses represented 89.8% for the third
quarter of 2010 as compared to 89.7% for the same quarter in 2009. We anticipate slight
improvements in CGLs gross margin moving forward due to CGL International being a company-owned
office with less of its costs being reflected as direct expenses. These costs relate to the
operational activities of the 2 CGL International branches in Tampa and Miami and have been
included in the SG&A expense line item for financial presentation purposes.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased in the third quarter of 2010 by
$703,000 as compared to the same period in 2009. These cost increases relate primarily to
additional costs of $355,000 associated with running CGL International as Company owned branches.
These additional costs represent a shift from direct costs to SG&A costs due to CGL Internationals
company owned status. Total SG&A costs of $1.3 million for the third quarter represented an
increase of $703,000 from the same quarter in 2009. The majority of this increase, $412,000 was due
to increased payroll related to increased volumes and revenues generated during 2010. Additionally,
benefits that were discontinued during the recession of 2009 were reestablished during 2010 and
have also contributed to the increased costs in the third quarter when compared to the prior year.
As a percentage to revenue SG&A costs increased slightly to 7.2% in the third quarter of 2010 as
compared to 7.1% in the third quarter of 2009. We anticipate the current SG&A percentage of revenue
being sustained for the remainder of the year based on the additional operating costs associated
with CGL International being classified on this line item for financial statement presentation.
Additionally, other expenses increased by $291,000 in the third quarter of 2010 primarily relating
to bad debts incurred during the quarter in addition to other expenses incurred at CGL
International.
For the quarter ended September 30, 2010, Concert Group Logistics generated income from
operations before tax of $552,000 representing an increase of 92.3% from the comparable period in
2009. Approximately $220,000 or 39.9% of CGLs operating income was generated at CGL International.
Again, this is due primarily to an improving freight environment and we continue to anticipate
favorable results for the remainder of the year as compared to 2009.
Management continues to focus on the expansion of its independent office network, and is
actively pursuing strategic opportunities. As of September 30, 2010 the Company maintained a
network of 23 independent offices and 2 Company owned branches as compared to 26 independent
offices as of September 30, 2009.
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Bounce Logistics
Bounce continues to see significant growth as its third quarter of 2010 revenues of $5.7
million represented an 85.1% increase over 2009 revenues in the comparable period. We believe this
is reflective of an improving economy and Bounces aggressive growth strategy. We continue to be
very optimistic about growth potential as economic conditions improve in 2010.
In the third quarter of 2010 Bounces direct transportation expenses increased to 83.5% as a
percentage of revenue as compared to 82.6% in the third quarter of 2009. This resulted in Bounces
gross margin being reduced to 16.5% as compared to 17.4% in the comparable period in 2009. We
believe the margin for the remainder of 2010 will approximate our current percentage as trucking
capacity tightens creating upward pressure on purchased transportation. We believe that volume and
price increases will more than offset the margin reduction as the economy continues to improve. We
continue to have confidence in Bounces ability to grow and access truck capacity in 2010.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $306,000 in the third quarter of
2010 compared to the same period in 2009. Increases in payroll and related benefits accounted for
$225,000 of the increase during the quarter as compared to the same quarter in 2009. As mentioned
previously, increased staffing due to volume increases in addition to reestablished benefits that
were discontinued in 2009 accounted for this difference. Overall, our SG&A percentage to revenue
increased slightly to 11.6% in the third quarter of 2010 as compared to 11.5% in the same period in
2009 and we anticipate that this percentage will be sustainable throughout the remainder of 2010.
The above items have resulted in Bounce generating operating income of $280,000 in the third
quarter of 2010 compared to $181,000 in the same period in 2009. Management continues to be
optimistic regarding the future growth and profitability potential of Bounce for the remainder of
2010.
Corporate
Corporate costs for the third quarter of 2010 increased by $14,000 as compared to the same
quarter in 2009. As a percentage of revenue, corporate costs decreased to 1.0% in the third quarter
of 2010 from 1.6% in the same period in 2009. We anticipate holding these costs below 2009 levels
as increased revenues have produced favorable efficiencies in scale.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2009
The following tables are provided to allow users to visualize quarterly results within our major
reporting classifications. The tables do not replace the financial statements, notes thereto, or
management discussion contained within this report on Form 10-Q. We encourage users to review these
items for a more complete understanding of our financial position and results of operations.
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Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.
Summary Financial Table
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
Summary Financial Table
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Unaudited)
Percent of | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year to Date | Year to Year Change | Business Unit Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | In Dollars | In Percentage | 2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
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Express-1 |
$ | 58,176,000 | $ | 33,682,000 | $ | 24,494,000 | 72.7 | % | 50.0 | % | 49.2 | % | ||||||||||||
Concert Group Logistics |
47,598,000 | 28,739,000 | 18,859,000 | 65.6 | % | 40.9 | % | 41.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
Bounce Logistics |
13,494,000 | 7,089,000 | 6,405,000 | 90.4 | % | 11.6 | % | 10.3 | % | |||||||||||||||
Intercompany eliminations |
(2,838,000 | ) | (984,000 | ) | (1,854,000 | ) | -188.4 | % | -2.5 | % | -1.4 | % | ||||||||||||
Total revenues |
116,430,000 | 68,526,000 | 47,904,000 | 69.9 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||||
Direct expenses |
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Express-1 |
44,358,000 | 26,099,000 | 18,259,000 | 70.0 | % | 76.2 | % | 77.5 | % | |||||||||||||||
Concert Group Logistics |
42,653,000 | 25,952,000 | 16,701,000 | 64.4 | % | 89.6 | % | 90.3 | % | |||||||||||||||
Bounce Logistics |
11,280,000 | 5,877,000 | 5,403,000 | 91.9 | % | 83.6 | % | 82.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
Intercompany eliminations |
(2,838,000 | ) | (984,000 | ) | (1,854,000 | ) | -188.4 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||
Total direct expenses |
95,453,000 | 56,944,000 | 38,509,000 | 67.6 | % | 82.0 | % | 83.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
Gross margin |
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Express-1 |
13,818,000 | 7,583,000 | 6,235,000 | 82.2 | % | 23.8 | % | 22.5 | % | |||||||||||||||
Concert Group Logistics |
4,945,000 | 2,787,000 | 2,158,000 | 77.4 | % | 10.4 | % | 9.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
Bounce Logistics |
2,214,000 | 1,212,000 | 1,002,000 | 82.7 | % | 16.4 | % | 17.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
Total gross margin |
20,977,000 | 11,582,000 | 9,395,000 | 81.1 | % | 18.0 | % | 16.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
Selling, general & administrative |
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Express-1 |
7,155,000 | 5,319,000 | 1,836,000 | 34.5 | % | 12.3 | % | 15.8 | % | |||||||||||||||
Concert Group Logistics |
3,582,000 | 1,949,000 | 1,633,000 | 83.8 | % | 7.5 | % | 6.8 | % | |||||||||||||||
Bounce Logistics |
1,696,000 | 904,000 | 792,000 | 87.6 | % | 12.6 | % | 12.8 | % | |||||||||||||||
Corporate |
1,459,000 | 1,361,000 | 98,000 | 7.2 | % | 1.3 | % | 2.0 | % | |||||||||||||||
Total selling, general & administrative |
13,892,000 | 9,533,000 | 4,359,000 | 45.7 | % | 11.9 | % | 13.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
Operating income from continuing operations |
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Express-1 |
6,663,000 | 2,264,000 | 4,399,000 | 194.3 | % | 11.5 | % | 6.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
Concert Group Logistics |
1,363,000 | 838,000 | 525,000 | 62.6 | % | 2.9 | % | 2.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
Bounce Logistics |
518,000 | 308,000 | 210,000 | 68.2 | % | 3.8 | % | 4.3 | % | |||||||||||||||
Corporate |
(1,459,000 | ) | (1,361,000 | ) | (98,000 | ) | -7.2 | % | -1.3 | % | -2.0 | % | ||||||||||||
Operating income from continuing operations |
7,085,000 | 2,049,000 | 5,036,000 | 245.8 | % | 6.1 | % | 3.0 | % | |||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
140,000 | 74,000 | 66,000 | 89.2 | % | 0.1 | % | 0.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
Other expense |
102,000 | 28,000 | 74,000 | 264.3 | % | 0.1 | % | 0.0 | % | |||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations before tax |
6,843,000 | 1,947,000 | 4,896,000 | 251.5 | % | 5.9 | % | 2.8 | % | |||||||||||||||
Tax provision |
2,775,000 | 858,000 | 1,917,000 | 223.4 | % | 2.4 | % | 1.3 | % | |||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations |
4,068,000 | 1,089,000 | 2,979,000 | 273.6 | % | 3.5 | % | 1.6 | % | |||||||||||||||
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
| 15,000 | (15,000 | ) | -100.0 | % | 0.0 | % | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 4,068,000 | $ | 1,104,000 | $ | 2,964,000 | 268.5 | % | 3.5 | % | 1.6 | % | ||||||||||||
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Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.
Summary of Selling, General & Administrative Expenses
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
Summary of Selling, General & Administrative Expenses
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Unaudited)
Year to Date | Year to Year Change | |||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | In Dollars | In Percentage | |||||||||||||
Express-1, Inc. |
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Salaries & benefits |
$ | 5,075,000 | $ | 3,722,000 | $ | 1,353,000 | 36.4 | % | ||||||||
Purchased services |
866,000 | 547,000 | 319,000 | 58.3 | % | |||||||||||
Depreciation & amortization |
362,000 | 394,000 | (32,000 | ) | -8.1 | % | ||||||||||
Other |
852,000 | 656,000 | 196,000 | 29.9 | % | |||||||||||
Total selling, general &
administrative |
7,155,000 | 5,319,000 | 1,836,000 | 34.5 | % | |||||||||||
Concert Group Logistics |
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Salaries & benefits |
2,002,000 | 1,076,000 | 926,000 | 86.1 | % | |||||||||||
Purchased services |
154,000 | 149,000 | 5,000 | 3.4 | % | |||||||||||
Depreciation & amortization |
484,000 | 394,000 | 90,000 | 22.8 | % | |||||||||||
Other |
942,000 | 330,000 | 612,000 | 185.5 | % | |||||||||||
Total selling, general &
administrative |
3,582,000 | 1,949,000 | 1,633,000 | 83.8 | % | |||||||||||
Bounce |
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Salaries & benefits |
1,216,000 | 580,000 | 636,000 | 109.7 | % | |||||||||||
Purchased services |
60,000 | 51,000 | 9,000 | 17.6 | % | |||||||||||
Depreciation & amortization |
23,000 | 20,000 | 3,000 | 15.0 | % | |||||||||||
Other |
397,000 | 253,000 | 144,000 | 56.9 | % | |||||||||||
Total selling, general &
administrative |
1,696,000 | 904,000 | 792,000 | 87.6 | % | |||||||||||
Corporate |
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Salaries & benefits |
421,000 | 328,000 | 93,000 | 28.4 | % | |||||||||||
Purchased services |
695,000 | 671,000 | 24,000 | 3.6 | % | |||||||||||
Depreciation & amortization |
14,000 | | 14,000 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||
Other |
329,000 | 362,000 | (33,000 | ) | -9.1 | % | ||||||||||
Total selling, general &
administrative |
1,459,000 | 1,361,000 | 98,000 | 7.2 | % | |||||||||||
Total SG&A expenses |
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Total salaries & benefits |
8,714,000 | 5,706,000 | 3,008,000 | 52.7 | % | |||||||||||
Total purchased services |
1,775,000 | 1,418,000 | 357,000 | 25.2 | % | |||||||||||
Total depreciation & amortization |
883,000 | 808,000 | 75,000 | 9.3 | % | |||||||||||
Total other |
2,520,000 | 1,601,000 | 919,000 | 57.4 | % | |||||||||||
Total selling, general &
administrative |
$ | 13,892,000 | $ | 9,533,000 | $ | 4,359,000 | 45.7 | % | ||||||||
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Consolidated Results
The nine months ended September 30, 2010 represented a significant rebound from the same
period in 2009 due to our focus on sales diversification and maintaining our fleet at Express-1
over the past year. Revenues for each of the business units saw significant increases as compared
to 2009. In total, revenues of $116.4 million for the first nine months of 2010 represented a
69.9% increase as compared to the same period in 2009. We believe that our focus on business
diversity and investing resources in sales during 2009 has positioned the Company well in the
improved transportation environment. We continue to see improved revenues as compared to 2009 for
the remainder of 2010.
Direct expenses represent expenses attributable to freight transportation. During the initial
nine months of 2010, these expenses continued to maintain a direct relationship to our operating
revenues. Our asset light operating model provides transportation capacity through variable cost
transportation alternatives, and therefore enables us to control our operating costs as our volumes
fluctuate. Our primary means of providing capacity are through our fleet of independent contractors
and brokerage relationships. We continue to view this operating model as a strategic advantage. Our
overall gross margin increased to 18.0% for the initial nine months of 2010 as compared to 16.9%
for the same period in 2009 due in large part to improved margins at Express-1 and Concert Group
Logistics. We believe that this is also a positive sign for the economy as overall industry
capacity shortages coupled with an improving freight environment continue to put upward pressure on
margins.
We are encouraged that as a percentage to total revenue our SG&A costs have dropped during the
first nine months of 2010 to 11.9% as compared to 13.9% in the comparable period in 2009. Overall,
selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased by $4.4 million for the initial nine
months of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009. The current percentage of 11.9% is consistent
with historical trends and we believe this percentage is sustainable throughout the remainder of
the year as additional volumes have contributed to our efficiencies. Increased salaries and
benefits are responsible for $3.0 million of the increase in SG&A expense and are a direct result
of increased staffing costs related to increased volumes in addition to benefits that were
reestablished in 2010 after being eliminated in 2009. Additionally, other costs increased by
$919,000 and represented additional costs of running CGL International as a Company branch in
addition to higher than normal bad debts incurred during year at CGL.
Operating income from all three operating divisions reflected significant increases as
compared to the same nine month period in 2009. Net income for the nine month period ended
September 30, 2010 totaled $4.1 million compared to $1.1 million for the same period in 2009
representing an increase of 268.5%. This positive trend reflects the overall improvement in the
freight environment in addition to efficiencies garnered during the economic downturn. This
positive trend also reflects positive impacts due to acquisition activity over the past two years.
Express-1
Express-1 generated record revenues of $58.2 million in the nine month period ended September
30, 2010, as revenue grew by 72.7% compared to the same period in 2009. Express-1s continued
investment in sales diversification and maintaining its fleet of vehicles has paid off handsomely
as it has expanded its presence into other markets. Also, the Companys investment in its Mexico
operations two years ago continues to exceed managements expectations. During the same period,
home appliance and retail business sectors contributed to the Company surpassing previous years
levels. Additionally this contributed to our overall improvement in diversifying our customer base
which historically has been more dependent on the automotive sector. Express-1 has historically
rebounded quickly from recessions as the expediting industry in general is typically one of the
first benefactors of a recovering economy. We continue to be optimistic for the remainder of the
year as capacity tightens and the economy improves.
Fuel prices have increased during the year resulting in a corresponding increase in fuel
surcharge as a percentage of revenue during the first nine months of 2010. For the nine month
period ended September 30, 2010, fuel surcharge revenues represented 12.1% of our revenue as
compared to 8.9% in the same period in 2009. Rising fuel prices tend to have a negative impact on
our gross margin since these revenues are substantially passed through to our owner operators;
however, we believe that any negative margin impact from fuel will be offset by pricing adjustments
allowed by the market due to tightening truck capacity and an improved freight environment.
Express-1s direct expenses represent both fleet costs associated with their fleet of vehicles
along with brokerage costs related to runs that are brokered to other carriers. Express-1s gross
margin percentage increased to 23.8% for the first nine
months of 2010 compared to 22.5% for the same period in 2009. We believe that the current
margins will remain somewhat consistent as the improved freight environment and a corresponding
tight capacity market has allowed Express-1 to increase pricing in targeted areas.
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We are encouraged that as a percentage to total revenue our SG&A costs have dropped during the
first nine months to 12.3% as compared to 15.8% in the third quarter of 2009. Overall, selling,
general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased by $1.8 million in the period compared to the
same period in 2009. Increased salaries and benefits accounted for $1.4 million of the increase in
SG&A and resulted from increased staffing due to improved volumes and the reestablishment of
benefits that were eliminated in 2009. The current percentage of 12.3% is consistent with
historical trends and we believe this percentage is sustainable throughout the remainder of the
year.
For the nine month period ended September 30, 2010, Express-1 generated income from operations
before tax of $6.7 million compared to $2.3 million in the same period in 2009 representing an
increase of 194.3%. Management remains optimistic about the remainder of the year as the overall
freight environment continues to improve.
Concert Group Logistics (CGL)
CGLs initial nine months of revenue in 2010 reflected a healthy rebound from 2009. Revenues
of $47.6 million compared favorably to revenues of $28.7 million in 2009 representing a 65.6%
increase. The purchase of certain assets and liabilities of LRG International (CGL International)
in October of 2009, contributed to the revenue increases during the nine month period. CGL
International (formerly LRG International) revenues represented $8.9 million or 18.7% of CGLs
third quarters revenue.
Direct expenses consist primarily of payments for purchased transportation in addition to
payments to CGLs independent offices that control the overall operation of our customers
shipments. As a percentage of CGL revenue, direct expenses represented 89.6% for the first three
quarters of 2010 compared to 90.3% for the same period in 2009. CGL Internationals direct expense
represented $7.6 million or 17.8% of the total direct expense of CGL. This overall gain in
efficiency resulted in CGLs gross margin percentage improving to 10.4% in the first three quarters
of 2010 from 9.7% in the same period in 2009. We believe that the improved margin will be
sustainable for the remainder of the year and is partly due to running CGL International as a
Company owned station which by nature produces a higher gross margin since some costs of operation
are included in SG&A costs rather than in direct costs.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased in the nine month period ended
September 30, 2010, by $1.6 million as compared to the same period in 2009 and relate in large part
to running CGL International as a company owned branch. These increased costs with CGL
International are directly offset by decreases in direct expenses resulting in a higher gross
margin percentage. Increased salaries and benefits were responsible for $926,000 of the increase
and resulted from increased volumes and the reestablishment of benefits that were eliminated in
2009 due to the recession. Other costs have also increased by $612,000 during the initial nine
months of 2010 and relate primarily to additional costs due to running CGL International as a
company owned branch in addition to higher than expected bad debts during the year. As a percentage
of revenue, SG&A costs increased to 7.5% in the first three quarters of 2010 from 6.8% during the
first three quarters of 2009. We anticipate the current SG&A percentage of revenue being sustained
for the remainder of the year based on this change in our operating model.
For the nine month period ended September 30, 2010, Concert Group Logistics generated income
from operations before tax of $1.4 million representing an increase of 62.6% from the comparable
period in 2009. Approximately $298,000 or 21.3% of CGLs operating income was generated at CGL
International. Again, this is due primarily to the improved freight environment and the addition of
CGL International. We continue to anticipate favorable results for the remainder of the year with
an improved freight environment resulting in increased revenues.
Management continues to focus on the expansion of its independent office network, and is
actively pursuing strategic opportunities. As of September 30, 2010 the Company maintained a
network of 23 independent offices and 2 Company owned branches as compared to 26 independent
offices as of September 30, 2009.
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Bounce Logistics
Bounce continues to see significant growth as its revenue for the first nine months of 2010
increased by 90.4% to $13.5 million compared to 2009 revenues of $7.1 million in the comparable
period. We believe this is reflective of an improving freight environment and an aggressive growth
strategy. We continue to be very optimistic about growth potential as Bounce progresses through
2010.
In the first nine month period of 2010, Bounces direct transportation expenses increased to
83.6% as a percentage of revenue as compared to 82.9% in the comparable period in 2009. We believe
this cost increase reflects a tightening of truck capacity in the marketplace. This decrease in
margin has been more than offset by additional business that has generated an additional $1.0
million in gross margin through the first nine months of 2010 as compared to the same period in
2009. We continue to have confidence in Bounces ability to grow and access truck capacity in 2010.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $792,000 in the nine month period
ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009. Increased salaries and benefits were
responsible for $636,000 of the increase and resulted from increased volumes and the
reestablishment of benefits that were eliminated in 2009 due to the recession. Overall,
efficiencies of scale have improved based on revenue growth as the percentage of S&A costs to
revenue has decreased from 12.8% in 2009 to 12.6% in 2010. We are anticipating that additional
growth will continue to reduce Bounces SG&A percentage throughout the remainder of the year.
The above items have resulted in Bounce generating operating income of $518,000 in the nine
month period ended September 30, 2010 compared to $308,000 in the same period in 2009. Management
continues to be optimistic regarding the future growth and profitability potential of Bounce moving
forward in 2010.
Corporate
Corporate costs for the first nine months of 2010 increased by $98,000 as compared to the same
three quarters in 2009. Increased salaries and benefits were responsible for $93,000 of the
increase and resulted from increased volumes and the reestablishment of benefits that were
eliminated in 2009 due to the recession. As a percentage of revenue, corporate costs decreased
from 2.0% in the three quarter of 2009 to 1.3% in the same period in 2010. We anticipate holding
these costs below 2009 levels as increased revenues have produced favorable efficiencies in scale.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
General
As of September 30, 2010, we had $12.8 million of working capital with associated cash of
$951,000 compared with working capital of $970,000 and cash of $495,000 as of December 31, 2009.
This represents an increase of $11.8 million or 1200% in working capital during the nine-month
period. The Company renewed its credit facility with PNC Bank formerly National City Bank on March
31, 2010. The renewal of the Companys credit facility had a positive impact of approximately $4.9
million on its working capital by converting the classification of both its term debt and line of
credit to long term obligations based on the terms of the new agreement. The Company also had an
increase of its account receivable of $8.8 million during the nine-month period ended September 30,
2010.
Cash Flow
During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, $203,000 in cash was generated from
operations. The primary source of cash for the nine month period was net income of $4.1 million
resulting primarily from increased business revenues during the initial nine months of the year.
The increased business and associated revenue also caused both accounts receivable and accounts
payable, primarily associated with purchased transportation, to increase. The increase in accounts
receivable resulted in an $8.8 million use of cash during the nine-month period, but did not
materially impact our average days outstanding in accounts receivable during the period. As
mentioned previously, purchased transportation has also increased during the nine-month period
creating a source of $2.0 million in accounts payable and $2.1 million in accrued expenses.
Typically, cash flows during periods of revenue growth are hindered as the Companys accounts
receivable grows at a quicker pace than the related short term transportation liabilities.
Additional uses of cash included $272,000 in prepaid expenses and a decrease in other liabilities
of $834,000. During the same period in 2009, $884,000 in cash was used in
operations. The lower cash flow in 2009 was primarily due to lower than expected revenues and
net income during the period. Uses of cash included a $3.5 million increase in accounts receivable
associated with a slowdown of customer payments during the recession and a $1.1 million reduction
of accounts payable associated with the declining volumes of purchased transportation. Increased
volumes and profitability have improved operating cash flows since the third quarter of 2009 and
the Company anticipates continued growth and improvement in this area. Also, it is important to
note that cash flow can vary by as much as $1.0 million on a quarter to quarter basis based on the
weekly payment and receipt cycles at the end of the quarter.
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Investing activities required cash usage of approximately $480,000 during the nine months
ended September 30, 2010. During this period, cash was used to purchase $482,000 in fixed assets.
Additionally, on October 1, 2010, the company paid LRG International $500,000 relating to the
purchase agreement dated October 2009 which will result in a use of cash in the fourth quarter.
During the same period in 2009 the company used $1.4 million to fund investment activities relating
to: 1) satisfying final earn-out payments of $1.1 million to the former owners of Concert Group
Logistics, LLC (CGL) and, 2) purchasing $250,000 in net assets related to the purchase of First
Class Expediting Service, LLC in January of 2009.
Financing activities generated approximately $733,000 for the nine months ended September 30,
2010. Sources for cash for financing activities included $5.0 million of proceeds from term debt
related to a new debt facility signed in March 2010 in addition to $434,000 in proceeds associated
with the exercise of stock options during the period. Uses of cash for financing activities
included payments on term debt of $2.2 million and net payments on the line of credit of $2.5
million. During the same period in 2009, financing activities generated approximately $1.9 million,
which were derived primarily from net draws on the Companys line of credit. Additionally, $946,000
in payments on the Companys term debt was made during the period. Moving forward through the
remainder of 2010, the Company expects to generate sufficient cash from operations to be used to
pay down additional amounts on its line of credit.
During 2009, the Company fully utilized its federal net operating loss which has resulted in
an additional use of funds in 2010 as compared to 2009. Through the first nine months of 2010, cash
payments related to tax liabilities equaled $2.5 million as compared to tax related payments of
$282,000 in the same period of 2009.
Line of Credit and Term Note
To ensure adequate near-term liquidity, we renewed our credit facility with PNC Bank, on March
31, 2010. This $15.0 million facility provides for a receivables based line of credit of up to
$10.0 million and a term loan of $5.0 million. The Company may draw upon the receivables based line
of credit the lesser of $10.0 million or 80% of eligible accounts receivable, less amounts
outstanding under letters of credit and 50% of the term loan balance. The proceeds of the line of
credit will be used exclusively for working capital purposes. The proceeds of the term loan were
used to:
| Pay off the $1.1million balance of the previous term loan which was entered into on January 31, 2008, | ||
| Refinance $2.0 million utilized to acquire the assets of LRG International, in October of 2009; and | ||
| Reduce the balance on the previous line of credit initially established on January 31, 2008 by $1.9 million. |
Substantially all the assets of our Company and wholly owned subsidiaries (Express-1, Inc.,
Concert Group Logistics, Inc., Bounce Logistics, Inc., and CGL International, Inc.) are pledged as
collateral securing our performance under the credit facilities. The credit facility bears interest
based upon LIBOR with an initial increment of 200 basis points for the line of credit and 225 basis
points for the term loan. The term loan is payable over a thirty-six month period and requires
monthly principal payments of $139,000 plus accrued interest.
The credit facilities carry certain covenants related to the Companys financial performance.
Included among the covenants are a fixed charge coverage ratio and a total funded debt to earnings
before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ratio. As of September 30, 2010, the Company
was in compliance with all terms under the credit facility and no events of default existed under
the terms of this agreement.
We had outstanding standby letters of credit at September 30, 2010 of $410,000 related to
insurance policies either continuing in force or recently canceled. Amounts outstanding for letters
of credit reduce the amount available under our line of credit, dollar-for-dollar.
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Available capacity in excess of outstanding borrowings under the line was approximately $5.5
million as limited by 80% of eligible accounts receivable less amounts outstanding under letters of
credit and 50% of the term loan balance as of September 30, 2010. The credit facility carries a
maturity date of March 31, 2012.
Options
The following schedule represents those options that the Company has outstanding as of
September 30, 2010. The schedule also segregates the options by expiration date and exercise price
to better identify their potential for exercise. Additionally, the total approximate potential
proceeds by year have been identified.
Total | Approximate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Options grouped by exercise price | Outstanding | Potential | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
.50-.75 | .76-1.00 | 1.01-1.25 | 1.26-1.50 | 1.51 > | Options | Proceeds | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Option Expiration Dates |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2010 |
| $ | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2011 |
125,000 | 125,000 | 130,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 |
50,000 | 500,000 | 550,000 | 769,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 |
500,000 | 200,000 | 700,000 | 603,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016 |
50,000 | 125,000 | 100,000 | 275,000 | 313,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2017 |
50,000 | 320,000 | 370,000 | 514,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018 |
287,000 | 100,000 | 387,000 | 382,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019 |
25,000 | 75,000 | 25,000 | 125,000 | 112,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2020 |
75,000 | 235,000 | 288,000 | 598,000 | 839,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Totals |
525,000 | 462,000 | 700,000 | 1,155,000 | 288,000 | 3,130,000 | $ | 3,662,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Contractual Obligations
The following table reflects all contractual obligations of our Company as of September 30,
2010.
Payments Due by Period | ||||||||||||||||||||
Less than 1 | 1 to 3 | 3 to 5 | More than 5 | |||||||||||||||||
Contractual Obligations | Total | Year | Years | Years | Years | |||||||||||||||
Term notes payable |
$ | 4,167,000 | $ | 1,667,000 | $ | 2,500,000 | $ | | $ | | ||||||||||
Capital leases payable |
17,000 | 4,000 | 13,000 | | | |||||||||||||||
Total note payable and capital leases |
4,184,000 | 1,671,000 | 2,513,000 | | | |||||||||||||||
Line of credit |
4,073,000 | | 4,073,000 | | | |||||||||||||||
Operating/real estate leases |
766,000 | 439,000 | 320,000 | 7,000 | | |||||||||||||||
Earnout obligation LRG* |
1,400,000 | 950,000 | 450,000 | | | |||||||||||||||
Employment contracts |
2,044,167 | 1,101,667 | 942,500 | | | |||||||||||||||
Total contractual cash obligations |
$ | 12,467,167 | $ | 4,161,667 | $ | 8,298,500 | $ | 7,000 | $ | | ||||||||||
* | For additional information see Footnote 3-Acquisitions |
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
Not Required.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. Under the supervision and with the
participation of the Companys management, including the Companys principal executive officer and
principal financial officer, the Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design
and operations of its disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rules
13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act),
as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on their evaluation, our principal
executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and
procedures were effective such that the material information required to be included in our
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported
within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms relating to Express-1 Expedited Solutions,
Inc., including our consolidated subsidiaries, and was made known to them by others within those
entities, particularly during the period when this report was being prepared.
Changes in internal controls. There were no changes in our internal controls over financial
reporting during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to
materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
From time-to-time, the Company is involved in various civil actions as part of its normal
course of business. The Company is not a party to any litigation that is material to ongoing
operations as defined in Item 103 of Regulation S-K as of the period ended September 30, 2010.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Not required
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
No unregistered equity securities were sold in the current reporting period.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities.
The Companys line of credit and a term note contain various covenants pertaining to the
maintenance of certain financial ratios. As of September 30, 2010, the Company was in compliance
with the ratios required under these agreements. No events of default exist on these agreements as
of the filing date.
Item 4. Removed and Reserved.
Item 5. Other Information.
None
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Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Description | |
31.1
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Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
31.2
|
Certification of the Interim Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.1
|
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (This exhibit shall not be deemed filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Further, this exhibit shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.) | |
32.2
|
Certification of the Interim Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (This exhibit shall not be deemed filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Further, this exhibit shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.) |
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc. |
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/s/ Michael R. Welch | ||||
Michael R. Welch | ||||
Chief Executive Officer | ||||
/s/ John D. Welch | ||||
John D. Welch | ||||
Interim Chief Financial Officer | ||||
Date: November 12, 2010
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | Description | |
31.1
|
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
31.2
|
Certification of the Interim Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.1
|
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (This exhibit shall not be deemed filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Further, this exhibit shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.) | |
32.2
|
Certification of the Interim Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (This exhibit shall not be deemed filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Further, this exhibit shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.) |
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