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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 12, 2010
EXPRESS-1 EXPEDITED SOLUTIONS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
         
Delaware   001-32172   03-0450326
         
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or
organization)
  (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
3399 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 225, Saint Joseph, Michigan, 49085
(Address of principal executive offices — zip code)
(269) 429-9761
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
(former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
SIGNATURE
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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On May 12, 2010, Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc. issued a press release reporting its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2010. A copy of the release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
The information furnished herein, including Exhibit 99.1, is not deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. This information will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates them by reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
         
Exhibit No.   Exhibit Description
 
99.1    
Press Release dated May 12, 2010.

 


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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
         
Dated May 12, 2010  Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Mike Welch    
    Mike Welch   
    Chief Executive Officer   
 

 

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Exhibit 99.1
Contact:
Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.
Mike Welch
269-429-9761
Mike.Welch@xpocorporate.com
XPO DELIVERS 58% REVENUE GROWTH
SAINT JOSEPH, Mich. — May 12, 2010 — Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc. (XPO) today reported its earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010.
For the quarter, revenue from continuing operations increased by 58% to $31.6 million compared to $20.1 million in the first quarter of 2009. Recently acquired LRG International, Inc., contributed $2.1 million in revenue for the quarter.
During the same period, operating income from continuing operations improved by $1.6 million to $1.5 million or $0.03 per fully diluted share compared to a loss of $27,000 for the first quarter of 2009.
“2009 was a year of focusing on a strategic plan that we hoped would prepare us for 2010. The first quarter results have validated last year’s efforts and have prepared us to thrive in an improved economy. We look forward to continued strong results for the remainder of 2010,” commented Michael R. Welch, the Company’s CEO.
“Mike and his team have stayed focused on the strategic plan and I believe our results are proof of his commitment. I feel very positive that he and his team will continue this growth through 2010,” stated James Martell, Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Investor Conference Call
Management will conduct a conference call Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. EST to discuss the Company’s fourth quarter financial results. Those wishing to take part in the live teleconference call can dial 877-407-0782 with international participants dialing 201-689-8567. A playback will be available until midnight on May 20, 2010. To listen to the playback, please call 877-660-6853. Use account number 286 and conference ID number 349231. Those interested in accessing a live or archived Webcast of the call should visit http://www.investorcalendar.com under Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.
About Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.
Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc. is a non-asset based services organization focused on premium transportation through its business segments, Express-1, Inc. (Buchanan, Michigan), Concert Group Logistics, Inc. (CGL) (Downers Grove, Illinois), and Bounce Logistics, Inc. (South Bend, Indiana). These segments are focused on premium services that include same-day,

 


 

time-sensitive transportation and domestic and international freight forwarding. Serving more than 2,000 customers, the Company’s premium transportation offerings are provided through one of five operations centers; Buchanan, Michigan; South Bend, Indiana; Downers Grove, Illinois; Rochester Hills, Michigan and Tampa, Florida. The operations are handled by experienced inside sales staff using the latest operational software. The Company’s expedited ground coverage includes all of North America. The Company provides freight forwarding services with global coverage including air and ocean container freight services. The Company’s operating model can be described as non-asset or asset light, as independent contractors and capacity through brokerage agreements fulfill the trucking services for most of its shipments. Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc. is publicly traded on the NYSE AMEX Equities Exchange under the symbol XPO. For more information about the Company, visit www.express-1.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that may be subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are made based on management’s current expectations or beliefs, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. These forward-looking statements, which may include statements regarding our future financial performance or results of operations, including expected revenue growth, cash flow growth, future expenses, future operating margins and other future or expected performance are subject to risks. These risks include: the acquisition of businesses or the launch of new lines of business could increase operating expenses and dilute operating margins; increased competition could lead to negative pressure on our pricing and the need for increased marketing; the inability to maintain, establish or renew relationships with customers, whether due to competition or other factors; the inability to comply with regulatory requirements governing our business operations; and to the general risks associated with our businesses.
In addition to the risks and uncertainties discussed above, you can find additional information concerning risks and uncertainties that would cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or suggested in the forward-looking statements in the reports that we have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release represent our judgment as of the date of this release and you should not unduly rely on such statements. Unless otherwise required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date of this press release. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in the filing may not occur, and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements.

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Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
                 
    (Unaudited)        
    March 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash
  $ 920,000     $ 495,000  
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $171,000 and $225,000 respectively
    17,668,000       17,569,000  
Prepaid expenses
    480,000       158,000  
Deferred tax asset, current
    413,000       353,000  
Other current assets
    356,000       459,000  
 
           
Total current assets
    19,837,000       19,034,000  
 
           
Property and equipment, net of $2,802,000 and $2,651,000 in accumulated depreciation, respectively
    2,695,000       2,797,000  
Goodwill
    16,959,000       16,959,000  
Identifiable intangible assets, net of $2,355,000 and $2,198,000 in accumulated amortization, respectively
    9,018,000       9,175,000  
Loans and advances
    177,000       30,000  
Other long-term assets
    1,067,000       1,044,000  
 
           
Total long term assets
    29,916,000       30,005,000  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 49,753,000     $ 49,039,000  
 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 7,215,000     $ 6,769,000  
Accrued salaries and wages
    325,000       310,000  
Accrued expenses, other
    3,715,000       2,272,000  
Line of credit
          6,530,000  
Current maturities of notes payable and capital leases
    1,678,000       1,215,000  
Other current liabilities
    378,000       968,000  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    13,311,000       18,064,000  
 
           
Line of credit
    1,521,000        
Notes payable and capital leases, net of current maturities
    3,346,000       213,000  
Deferred tax liability, long-term
    1,460,000       1,156,000  
Other long-term liabilities
    847,000       1,202,000  
 
           
Total long-term liabilities
    7,174,000       2,571,000  
 
           
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares; no shares issued or outstanding
             
Common stock, $.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 32,215,218 shares issued; and 32,035,218 shares outstanding
    32,000       32,000  
Additional paid-in capital
    26,518,000       26,488,000  
Treasury stock, at cost, 180,000 shares held
    (107,000 )     (107,000 )
Accumulated earnings
    2,825,000       1,991,000  
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity
    29,268,000       28,404,000  
 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 49,753,000     $ 49,039,000  
 
           

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Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31, 2010     March 31, 2009  
Revenues
               
Operating revenue
  $ 31,642,000     $ 20,072,000  
Expenses
               
Direct expense
    26,043,000       16,856,000  
 
           
Gross margin
    5,599,000       3,216,000  
Sales general and administrative expense
    4,075,000       3,243,000  
 
           
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations
    1,524,000       (27,000 )
 
           
Other expense (income)
    20,000       (10,000 )
Interest expense
    20,000       22,000  
 
           
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax
    1,484,000       (39,000 )
Income tax provision (benefit)
    650,000       (14,000 )
 
           
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    834,000       (25,000 )
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
          30,000  
 
           
Net income
  $ 834,000     $ 5,000  
 
           
Basic income per share
               
Income from continuing operations
  $ 0.03     $  
Income from discontinued operations
           
Net income
    0.03        
Diluted income per share
               
Income from continuing operations
    0.03        
Income from discontinued operations
           
Net income
  $ 0.03     $  
Weighted average common shares outstanding
               
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
    32,035,218       32,035,218  
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
    32,577,352       32,150,601  

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Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.
Summary Financial Table
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
(Unaudited)
                                                 
                                    Percent of  
    Quarter to Date     Quarter to Quarter Change     Business Unit Revenue  
    2010     2009     In Dollars     In Percentage     2010     2009  
Revenues
                                               
Express-1
  $ 16,212,000     $ 8,888,000     $ 7,324,000       82.4 %     51.2 %     44.3 %
Concert Group Logistics
    12,938,000       9,639,000       3,299,000       34.2 %     40.9 %     48.0 %
Bounce Logistics
    3,123,000       1,780,000       1,343,000       75.4 %     9.9 %     8.9 %
Intercompany eliminations
    (631,000 )     (235,000 )     (396,000 )     -168.5 %     -2.0 %     -1.2 %
 
                                   
Total revenues
    31,642,000       20,072,000       11,570,000       57.6 %     100.0 %     100.0 %
 
                                   
Direct expenses
                                               
Express-1
    12,542,000       6,876,000       5,666,000       82.4 %     77.4 %     77.4 %
Concert Group Logistics
    11,528,000       8,752,000       2,776,000       31.7 %     89.1 %     90.8 %
Bounce Logistics
    2,604,000       1,463,000       1,141,000       78.0 %     83.4 %     82.2 %
Intercompany eliminations
    (631,000 )     (235,000 )     (396,000 )     -168.5 %     100.0 %     100.0 %
 
                                   
Total direct expenses
    26,043,000       16,856,000       9,187,000       54.5 %     82.3 %     84.0 %
 
                                   
Gross margin
                                               
Express-1
    3,670,000       2,012,000       1,658,000       82.4 %     22.6 %     22.6 %
Concert Group Logistics
    1,410,000       887,000       523,000       59.0 %     10.9 %     9.2 %
Bounce Logistics
    519,000       317,000       202,000       63.7 %     16.6 %     17.8 %
 
                                   
Total gross margin
    5,599,000       3,216,000       2,383,000       74.1 %     17.7 %     16.0 %
 
                                   
Selling, general & administrative
                                               
Express-1
    2,021,000       1,852,000       169,000       9.1 %     12.5 %     20.8 %
Concert Group Logistics
    1,154,000       687,000       467,000       68.0 %     8.9 %     7.1 %
Bounce Logistics
    422,000       276,000       146,000       52.9 %     13.5 %     15.5 %
Corporate
    478,000       428,000       50,000       11.7 %     1.5 %     2.1 %
 
                                   
Total selling, general & administrative
    4,075,000       3,243,000       832,000       25.7 %     12.9 %     16.2 %
 
                                   
Operating income from continuing operations
                                               
Express-1
    1,649,000       160,000       1,489,000       930.6 %     10.2 %     1.8 %
Concert Group Logistics
    256,000       200,000       56,000       28.0 %     2.0 %     2.1 %
Bounce Logistics
    97,000       41,000       56,000       136.6 %     3.1 %     2.3 %
Corporate
    (478,000 )     (428,000 )     (50,000 )     -11.7 %     -1.5 %     -2.1 %
 
                                   
Operating income from continuing operations
    1,524,000       (27,000 )     1,551,000       5744.4 %     4.8 %     -0.1 %
 
                                   
Interest expense
    20,000       22,000       (2,000 )     -9.1 %     0.1 %     0.1 %
Other expense
    20,000       (10,000 )     30,000       300.0 %     0.1 %     0.0 %
 
                                   
Income from continuing operations before tax
    1,484,000       (39,000 )     1,523,000       3905.1 %     4.7 %     -0.2 %
 
                                               
Tax provision
    650,000       (14,000 )     664,000       4742.9 %     2.1 %     -0.1 %
 
                                   
Income from continuing operations
    834,000       (25,000 )     859,000       3436.0 %     2.6 %     -0.1 %
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
          30,000       (30,000 )     -100.0 %     0.0 %     0.1 %
 
                                   
Net income
  $ 834,000     $ 5,000     $ 829,000       16580.0 %     2.6 %     0.0 %
 
                                   

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