express_8k-051211.htm
 
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, 2011
 
EXPRESS-1 EXPEDITED SOLUTIONS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
         
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
001-32172
(Commission File Number)
 
03-0450326
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
3399 South 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
 
On May 12, 2011, Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc. issued a press release reporting its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. 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, 2011.
 
 
 

 
 
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, 2011  Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.  
     
       
 
By:
/s/ Mike Welch   
   
Mike Welch
 
   
Chief Executive Officer
 
       

                                                                                                                 

ex99-1.htm
Exhibit 99.1
 
Contact:
Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.
Mike Welch
269-429-9761
Mike.Welch@xpocorporate.com


XPO FIRST QUARTER NET INCOME GROWS BY 34%


SAINT JOSEPH, Mich. – May 12, 2011 – Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc. (XPO) today reported its earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.

XPO continued its solid financial performance as first quarter revenues increased by 31% to $41.5 million compared to $31.6 million in the first quarter of 2010.  During the same period, net income improved 34% to $1,117,000 or $0.03 per fully diluted share compared to $834,000 or $0.03 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2010.

Michael R. Welch, the Company’s CEO commented, “Once again each operating division showed impressive top line growth which continued to fuel the overall improved profitability of XPO. At this point, we believe that 2011 has the potential to be a year of strong growth and profitability as tightening freight capacity should improve the overall freight environment.”

“Our consistent approach of focusing on sales growth and diversification while holding cost increases in line have paid off for XPO over the past couple of years. We look forward to another solid year from Mike and his team in 2011” stated Board Chairman, Jim Martell.

Updated final earnings announcement date
 
Management will conduct a conference call Friday, May 13, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. EST to discuss the Company’s first quarter financial results.  Those interested in accessing an archived Webcast of the call should visit the Company’s Website at www.xpocorporate.com.  Those wishing to take part in the live teleconference call can dial 877-407-9205 with international participants dialing 201-689-8054.  A playback will be available until midnight on May 20, 2011.  To listen to the playback, please call 877-660-6853.  Use account number 286 and conference ID number 372319.

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 units, Express-1, Inc. (Buchanan, Michigan), Concert Group Logistics, Inc. (CGL) (Downers Grove, Illinois), and Bounce Logistics, Inc. (South Bend, Indiana). These business units are focused on premium services that include same-day, time-sensitive transportation and domestic and international freight forwarding. Serving more than 4,000 customers, the Company’s premium transportation offerings are provided through one of six operations centers; Buchanan, Michigan; South Bend, Indiana; Downers Grove, Illinois; Rochester Hills, Michigan; Tampa, Florida, and Miami Florida. 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.xpocorporate.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, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
ASSETS
           
Current assets:
           
  Cash
  $ 50,000     $ 561,000  
  Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $153,000 and $136,000, respectively
    24,643,000       24,272,000  
  Prepaid expenses
    610,000       257,000  
  Deferred tax asset, current
    80,000       314,000  
  Income tax receivable
    1,002,000       1,348,000  
  Other current assets
    547,000       813,000  
    Total current assets
    26,932,000       27,565,000  
                 
Property and equipment, net of $3,432,000 and $3,290,000 in accumulated depreciation, respectively
    2,871,000       2,960,000  
Goodwill
    16,959,000       16,959,000  
Identifiable intangible assets, net of  $2,960,000 and $2,827,000 in accumulated amortization, respectively
    8,413,000       8,546,000  
Loans and advances
    120,000       126,000  
Other long-term assets
    528,000       516,000  
  Total long-term assets
    28,891,000       29,107,000  
    Total assets
  $ 55,823,000     $ 56,672,000  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
  Accounts payable
  $ 8,714,000     $ 8,756,000  
  Accrued salaries and wages
    723,000       1,165,000  
  Accrued expenses, other
    3,741,000       2,877,000  
  Current maturities of notes payable and capital leases
    1,667,000       1,680,000  
  Other current liabilities
    527,000       773,000  
    Total current liabilities
    15,372,000       15,251,000  
                 
                 
  Line of credit
    395,000       2,749,000  
  Notes payable and capital leases, net of current maturities
    1,667,000       2,083,000  
  Deferred tax liability, long-term
    2,220,000       2,032,000  
  Other long-term liabilities
    176,000       544,000  
    Total long-term liabilities
    4,458,000       7,408,000  
                 
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; 33,188,980 and 32,687,522 shares issued,
         
   respectively; and 33,008,980 and 32,507,522 shares outstanding, respectively
    33,000       33,000  
  Additional paid-in capital
    28,071,000       27,208,000  
  Treasury stock, at cost, 180,000 shares held
    (107,000 )     (107,000 )
  Accumulated earnings
    7,996,000       6,879,000  
    Total stockholders' equity
    35,993,000       34,013,000  
      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 55,823,000     $ 56,672,000  
 
 
 
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Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31, 2011
   
March 31, 2010
 
Revenues
           
  Operating revenue
  $ 41,508,000     $ 31,642,000  
Expenses
               
  Direct expense
    34,301,000       26,043,000  
    Gross margin
    7,207,000       5,599,000  
  Sales general and administrative expense
    5,207,000       4,075,000  
Operating income
    2,000,000       1,524,000  
  Other expense
    29,000       20,000  
  Interest expense
    49,000       20,000  
Income before tax
    1,922,000       1,484,000  
  Income tax provision
    805,000       650,000  
Net income
  $ 1,117,000     $ 834,000  
                 
                 
                 
Basic income per share
               
  Net income
  $ 0.03     $ 0.03  
Diluted income per share
               
  Net income
  $ 0.03     $ 0.03  
Weighted average common shares outstanding
               
  Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
    32,702,724       32,035,218  
  Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
    34,086,066       32,577,352  
 
 
 
 
 
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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
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
In Dollars
   
In Percentage
   
2011
   
2010
 
Revenues
                                   
Express-1
  $ 20,742,000     $ 16,212,000     $ 4,530,000       27.9 %     50.0 %     51.2 %
Concert Group Logistics
    15,739,000       12,938,000       2,801,000       21.6 %     37.9 %     40.9 %
Bounce Logistics
    5,983,000       3,123,000       2,860,000       91.6 %     14.4 %     9.9 %
Intercompany eliminations
    (956,000 )     (631,000 )     (325,000 )     -51.5 %     -2.3 %     -2.0 %
  Total revenues
    41,508,000       31,642,000       9,866,000       31.2 %     100.0 %     100.0 %
                                                 
Direct expenses
                                               
Express-1
    16,189,000       12,542,000       3,647,000       29.1 %     78.0 %     77.4 %
Concert Group Logistics
    14,013,000       11,528,000       2,485,000       21.6 %     89.0 %     89.1 %
Bounce Logistics
    5,055,000       2,604,000       2,451,000       94.1 %     84.5 %     83.4 %
Intercompany eliminations
    (956,000 )     (631,000 )     (325,000 )     -51.5 %     100.0 %     100.0 %
  Total direct expenses
    34,301,000       26,043,000       8,258,000       31.7 %     82.6 %     82.3 %
                                                 
Gross margin
                                               
Express-1
    4,553,000       3,670,000       883,000       24.1 %     22.0 %     22.6 %
Concert Group Logistics
    1,726,000       1,410,000       316,000       22.4 %     11.0 %     10.9 %
Bounce Logistics
    928,000       519,000       409,000       78.8 %     15.5 %     16.6 %
  Total gross margin
    7,207,000       5,599,000       1,608,000       28.7 %     17.4 %     17.7 %
                                                 
Selling, general & administrative
                                               
Express-1
    2,652,000       2,021,000       631,000       31.2 %     12.8 %     12.5 %
Concert Group Logistics
    1,254,000       1,154,000       100,000       8.7 %     8.0 %     8.9 %
Bounce Logistics
    790,000       422,000       368,000       87.2 %     13.2 %     13.5 %
Corporate
    511,000       478,000       33,000       6.9 %     1.2 %     1.5 %
  Total selling, general & administrative
    5,207,000       4,075,000       1,132,000       27.8 %     12.5 %     12.9 %
                                                 
Operating income
                                               
Express-1
    1,901,000       1,649,000       252,000       15.3 %     9.2 %     10.2 %
Concert Group Logistics
    472,000       256,000       216,000       84.4 %     3.0 %     2.0 %
Bounce Logistics
    138,000       97,000       41,000       42.3 %     2.3 %     3.1 %
Corporate
    (511,000 )     (478,000 )     (33,000 )     -6.9 %     -1.2 %     -1.5 %
  Operating income
    2,000,000       1,524,000       476,000       31.2 %     4.8 %     4.8 %
                                                 
Interest expense
    49,000       20,000       29,000       145.0 %     0.1 %     0.1 %
Other expense
    29,000       20,000       9,000       45.0 %     0.1 %     0.1 %
  Income before tax
    1,922,000       1,484,000       438,000       29.5 %     4.6 %     4.7 %
                                                 
Tax provision
    805,000       650,000       155,000       23.8 %     1.9 %     2.1 %
 Net income
  $ 1,117,000     $ 834,000     $ 283,000       33.9 %     2.7 %     2.6 %
 
 
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