EX-99.1 2 c70663exv99w1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Filed by Bowne Pure Compliance
 

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FedEx Corp. Fourth Quarter Net Income Increases 7 Percent
FedEx Ground Segment Revenue Grows 12 Percent

MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 20, 2007 ... FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) today reported earnings of $1.96 per diluted share for the fourth quarter ended May 31, compared to $1.82 per diluted share a year ago. The quarter’s results include a gain from a settlement with Airbus related to the A380 order cancellation, which had a net benefit to earnings of approximately $0.06 per diluted share.

“FedEx delivered solid financial results in fiscal 2007 even though we were restrained by a slowing U.S. economy,” said Frederick W. Smith, FedEx Corp. chairman, president and chief executive officer. “The weakened industrial sector is currently limiting demand for transportation services, but we expect the U.S. economy to begin to show modest year-over-year improvement in the late summer to early fall timeframe. We remain optimistic about prospects for global economic growth, and will continue to invest in projects critical to achieving strong long-term financial performance.”

Fourth Quarter Results

FedEx Corp. reported the following consolidated results for the fourth quarter:

• Revenue of $9.15 billion, up 8% from $8.49 billion the previous year

• Operating income of $1.01 billion, up 9% from $927 million a year ago

• Operating margin of 11.1%, up from 10.9% the previous year

• Net income of $610 million, up 7% from last year’s $568 million

Total combined average daily package volume at FedEx Express and FedEx Ground grew approximately 4% year over year for the quarter, led by continued growth in ground and international express shipments. Shipment volumes and revenues at FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight were lower than anticipated in the fourth quarter due to the softer economy.

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Full Year Results

FedEx Corp. reported the following consolidated results for the full year:

• Revenue of $35.2 billion, up 9% from $32.3 billion the previous year

• Operating income of $3.28 billion, up 9% from $3.01 billion a year ago

• Operating margin of 9.3%, unchanged from 9.3% the previous year

• Net income of $2.02 billion, up 12% from last year’s $1.81 billion

• Earnings per share of $6.48, up 11% from $5.83 per share a year ago

Revenue grew due to strong FedEx Ground volume growth, as well as continued FedEx Express International Priority revenue growth. Revenue growth also reflected the acquisition of Watkins Motor Lines in September 2006. Fiscal 2007 results included costs associated with upfront compensation and benefits under the new pilot labor contract at FedEx Express, which reduced second quarter earnings by approximately $0.25 per diluted share. Fiscal 2006 results included a charge of $0.15 per diluted share to adjust the accounting for certain facility leases, primarily at FedEx Express. Capital spending for fiscal 2007 was $2.9 billion.

Outlook

FedEx expects earnings to be $1.45 to $1.60 per diluted share in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 and $7.00 to $7.40 per diluted share for the full year, assuming an improvement in the U.S. economy beginning in the late summer or early fall. Earnings growth is expected to be below the company’s long-term 10% to 15% earnings growth target due to continued soft economic growth and to planned investments to expand the company’s networks and broaden its service offerings. Capital spending for fiscal 2008 is forecast to be approximately $3.5 billion, of which approximately 70% is targeted for growth.

“We are making significant investments in our global networks,” said Alan B. Graf, Jr., FedEx Corp. executive vice president and chief financial officer. “Our investments are targeted to programs and services that will drive long-term earnings growth, improve service quality to our customers and increase productivity. We remain highly focused on our long-term financial goals of improving earnings, margins, operating cash flows and returns for our shareowners.”

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FedEx Express Segment

For the fourth quarter, the FedEx Express segment reported:

• Revenue of $5.83 billion, up 4% from last year’s $5.61 billion

• Operating income of $595 million, up 6% from $560 million a year ago

• Operating margin of 10.2%, up from 10.0% the previous year

FedEx International Priority (IP) revenue grew 7% for the quarter, as IP revenue per package grew 4%, primarily due to favorable exchange rates, higher weights and higher rates per pound, partially offset by lower fuel surcharges. IP average daily package volume grew 3%, reflecting lower volume growth from Europe and Latin America. U.S. domestic revenue per package decreased slightly, as lower fuel surcharges and a shift to lower-yielding services offset increases in rate per pound. U.S. domestic average daily package volume declined 1%. Revenue growth also reflected the acquisition of ANC Holdings Ltd.

Operating margin improved, with cost controls and the benefit from the Airbus A380 settlement offsetting the effects of the softening global economy and the net impact of fuel.

In China, FedEx Express began offering next-business-day domestic express service on May 28, 2007. The new domestic service provides China’s burgeoning market with next-business-day, time-definite delivery backed by a money-back guarantee to 19 cities and day-definite delivery to more than 200 cities throughout the country. The startup of domestic service in China negatively affected results in the quarter, and will continue to negatively impact earnings throughout fiscal 2008.

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FedEx Ground Segment

For the fourth quarter, the FedEx Ground segment reported:

• Revenue of $1.58 billion, up 12% from last year’s $1.42 billion

• Operating income of $269 million, up 30% from $207 million a year ago

• Operating margin of 17.0%, up from 14.6% the previous year

FedEx Ground average daily package volume grew 8% year over year in the fourth quarter due to increased commercial business and the continued strong growth of its FedEx Home Delivery service. Yield improved 4% primarily due to the impact of rate increases, including dimensional weight charges, and extra service revenues.

Operating margin was higher due to lower legal costs, better results at FedEx SmartPost and improved productivity.

FedEx Freight Segment

For the fourth quarter, the FedEx Freight segment reported:

• Revenue of $1.25 billion, up 28% from last year’s $973 million

• Operating income of $125 million, down 12% from $142 million a year ago

• Operating margin of 10.0%, down from 14.6% the previous year

Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments increased 16% year over year due to the acquisition of Watkins (now rebranded as FedEx National LTL). Excluding FedEx National LTL, average daily LTL shipments at FedEx Freight regional were down slightly year over year, as the slower economy continued to negatively impact demand. LTL yield improved 11% year over year, reflecting higher yields from longer-haul FedEx National LTL shipments, higher rates and favorable contract renewals. A general rate increase was implemented effective April 2, 2007.

Operating margins declined primarily due to operating losses at FedEx National LTL, which resulted from softening volumes and ongoing expenses to integrate its network.

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FedEx Kinko’s Segment

For the fourth quarter, the FedEx Kinko’s segment reported:

• Revenue of $532 million, down 2% from last year’s $542 million

• Operating income of $23 million, up 28% from $18 million a year ago

• Operating margin of 4.3%, up from 3.3% the previous year

The FedEx Kinko’s revenue decrease for the quarter was primarily due to declines in copy product revenues, which more than offset higher package acceptance fees paid by FedEx Express and FedEx Ground. Operating margin benefited from higher package acceptance revenues.

FedEx Kinko’s continues to invest in a multi-year plan to open new locations, improve core services and enhance its integrated digital document service network, supporting the company’s objective of being the back office for local businesses and the remote office for traveling professionals. The company opened 226 centers in fiscal 2007 and plans to open approximately 300 new centers in fiscal 2008.

Tax Rate

The company’s effective tax rate was approximately 38.5% for the fourth quarter and 37.3% for the full year. During the quarter, tax charges were incurred as a result of a reorganization in Asia associated with the company’s acquisition in China. For fiscal 2008, the effective tax rate is expected to be between 37.5% and 38.0%.

Corporate Overview

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $35 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 280,000 employees and contractors to remain “absolutely, positively” focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. For more information, visit fedex.com.

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Additional information and operating data are contained in the company’s annual report, Form 10-K, Form 10-Qs and fourth quarter fiscal 2007 Statistical Book. These materials, as well as a Webcast of the earnings release conference call to be held at 8:30 a.m. EDT on June 20 are available on the company’s Web site at www.fedex.com/us/investorrelations. A replay of the conference call Webcast will be posted on our Web site following the call.

Certain statements in this press release may be considered forward-looking statements, such as statements relating to management’s views with respect to future events and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from historical experience or from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, economic conditions in the global markets in which we operate, new U.S. domestic or international government regulation, the impact from any terrorist activities or international conflicts, our ability to effectively operate, integrate and leverage acquired businesses, the impact of changes in fuel prices and currency exchange rates, our ability to match capacity to shifting volume levels and other factors which can be found in FedEx Corp.’s and its subsidiaries’ press releases and filings with the SEC.

Media Contact: Jess Bunn 901-818-7463
Investor Contact: Mickey Foster 901-818-7468
Home Page: fedex.com

   
 
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FEDEX CORP. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2007
(In millions, except earnings per share and FTEs)
(Unaudited)
                                                 
    Three Months Ended     Year Ended  
    May 31     May 31  
    2007     2006     %     2007     2006     %  
Revenue:
                                               
FedEx Express segment
  $ 5,825     $ 5,614       4 %   $ 22,681     $ 21,446       6 %
FedEx Ground segment
    1,583       1,417       12 %     6,043       5,306       14 %
FedEx Freight segment
    1,247       973       28 %     4,586       3,645       26 %
FedEx Kinko’s segment
    532       542       (2 %)     2,040       2,088       (2 %)
Other & eliminations
    (36 )     (52 )     (31 %)     (136 )     (191 )     NM  
 
                                       
Total Revenue
    9,151       8,494       8 %     35,214       32,294       9 %
 
                                               
Operating Expenses:
                                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    3,515       3,266       8 %     13,740       12,571       9 %
Purchased transportation
    972       854       14 %     3,873       3,251       19 %
Rentals and landing fees
    591       564       5 %     2,343       2,390       (2 %)
Depreciation and amortization
    464       403       15 %     1,742       1,550       12 %
Fuel
    903       863       5 %     3,533       3,256       9 %
Maintenance and repairs
    461       437       5 %     1,952       1,777       10 %
Other
    1,233       1,180       4 %     4,755       4,485       6 %
 
                                       
Total Operating Expenses
    8,139       7,567       8 %     31,938       29,280       9 %
 
                                               
Operating Income:
                                               
FedEx Express segment
    595       560       6 %     1,955       1,767       11 %
FedEx Ground segment
    269       207       30 %     813       705       15 %
FedEx Freight segment
    125       142       (12 %)     463       485       (5 %)
FedEx Kinko’s segment
    23       18       28 %     45       57       (21 %)
Other & eliminations
                NM                   NM  
 
                                       
Total Operating Income
    1,012       927       9 %     3,276       3,014       9 %
 
                                               
Other Income (Expense):
                                               
Interest, net
    (16 )     (22 )     (27 %)     (53 )     (104 )     (49 %)
Other, net
    (3 )     2       NM       (8 )     (11 )     (27 %)
 
                                       
Total Other Income (Expense)
    (19 )     (20 )     (5 %)     (61 )     (115 )     (47 %)
 
                                               
Pretax Income
    993       907       9 %     3,215       2,899       11 %
 
                                               
Provision for Income Taxes
    383       339       13 %     1,199       1,093       10 %
 
                                       
 
                                               
Net Income
  $ 610     $ 568       7 %   $ 2,016     $ 1,806       12 %
 
                                       
 
                                               
Diluted Earnings Per Share
  $ 1.96     $ 1.82       8 %   $ 6.48     $ 5.83       11 %
 
                                       
 
                                               
Weighted Average Common and Common Equivalent Shares
    311       312       (0 %)     311       310       0 %
 
                                               
Capital Expenditures
  $ 770     $ 662       16 %   $ 2,882     $ 2,518       14 %
 
                                               
Average Full-Time Equivalents (in thousands)1
    245       223       10 %     239       222       8 %
1 — The three-month and full-year periods for 2007 include employees of Watkins Motor Lines, DTW Group, ANC Holdings and Prakash Air since the dates of acquisition.

 

 


 

FEDEX CORP. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2007
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
                 
    Year Ended  
    May 31  
ASSETS   2007     2006  
 
               
Current Assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 1,569     $ 1,937  
Other current assets
    5,060       4,527  
 
           
Total Current Assets
    6,629       6,464  
 
               
Net Property and Equipment
    12,636       10,770  
 
               
Other Long-Term Assets
    4,735       5,456  
 
           
 
               
 
  $ 24,000     $ 22,690  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT
               
 
               
Current Liabilities:
               
Current portion of long-term debt
  $ 639     $ 850  
Other current liabilities
    4,789       4,623  
 
           
Total Current Liabilities
    5,428       5,473  
 
               
Long-Term Debt, Less Current Portion
    2,007       1,592  
 
               
Other Long-Term Liabilities
    3,909       4,114  
 
               
Total Common Stockholders’ Investment
    12,656       11,511  
 
           
 
               
 
  $ 24,000     $ 22,690  
 
           

 

 


 

FEDEX CORP. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2007
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
                 
    Year Ended  
    May 31  
    2007     2006  
 
               
Operating Activities:
               
Net income
  $ 2,016     $ 1,806  
Noncash charges:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    1,742       1,548  
Other, net
    246       458  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net
    (441 )     (136 )
 
           
 
               
Net cash provided by operating activities
    3,563       3,676  
 
               
Investing Activities:
               
Capital expenditures
    (2,882 )     (2,518 )
Business acquisitions
    (1,310 )      
Proceeds from asset dispositions
    68       64  
 
           
 
               
Net cash used in investing activities
    (4,124 )     (2,454 )
 
               
Financing Activities:
               
Principal payments on debt
    (906 )     (369 )
Proceeds from debt issuances
    1,054        
Dividends paid
    (110 )     (97 )
Other, net
    155       142  
 
           
 
               
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    193       (324 )
 
           
 
               
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (368 )     898  
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    1,937       1,039  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 1,569     $ 1,937  
 
           

 

 


 

FEDEX EXPRESS SEGMENT FINANCIAL AND OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2007
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
                                                 
    Three Months Ended     Year Ended  
    May 31     May 31  
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS   2007     2006     %     2007     2006     %  
 
                                               
Revenue
  $ 5,825     $ 5,614       4 %   $ 22,681     $ 21,446       6 %
 
                                               
Operating Expenses:
                                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    2,073       2,084       (1 %)     8,234       8,033       3 %
Purchased transportation
    266       256       4 %     1,098       971       13 %
Rentals and landing fees
    409       396       3 %     1,610       1,696       (5 %)
Depreciation and amortization
    227       206       10 %     856       805       6 %
Fuel
    741       732       1 %     2,946       2,786       6 %
Maintenance and repairs
    324       324               1,444       1,344       7 %
Intercompany charges
    543       415       31 %     2,082       1,542       35 %
Other
    647       641       1 %     2,456       2,502       (2 %)
 
                                       
Total Operating Expenses
    5,230       5,054       3 %     20,726       19,679       5 %
 
                                       
 
                                               
Operating Income
  $ 595     $ 560       6 %   $ 1,955     $ 1,767       11 %
 
                                       
 
                                               
Operating Margin
    10.2 %     10.0 %   0.2 pts     8.6 %     8.2 %   0.4 pts
 
                                               
OPERATING STATISTICS
                                               
 
                                               
Operating Weekdays
    65       65             255       255        
 
                                               
AVG DAILY VOLUME / POUNDS
                                               
Average Daily Package Volume (000s):
                                               
 
                                               
U.S. Overnight Box
    1,157       1,197       (3 %)     1,174       1,203       (2 %)
U.S. Overnight Envelope
    719       726       (1 %)     706       713       (1 %)
U.S. Deferred
    880       858       3 %     898       901       (0 %)
 
                                       
Total U.S. Domestic Package
    2,756       2,781       (1 %)     2,778       2,817       (1 %)
International Priority
    491       475       3 %     487       466       5 %
 
                                       
Total Average Daily Packages
    3,247       3,256       (0 %)     3,265       3,283       (1 %)
 
                                               
Average Daily Freight Pounds (000s):
                                               
 
                                               
U.S.
    9,220       9,464       (3 %)     9,569       9,374       2 %
International Priority
    1,912       1,777       8 %     1,878       1,634       15 %
International Airfreight
    1,764       2,012       (12 %)     1,831       2,126       (14 %)
 
                                       
Total Avg Daily Freight Pounds
    12,896       13,253       (3 %)     13,278       13,134       1 %
 
                                       
 
                                               
YIELD
                                               
Revenue Per Package:
                                               
 
                                               
U.S. Overnight Box
  $ 21.58     $ 21.34       1 %   $ 21.66     $ 20.94       3 %
U.S. Overnight Envelope
    10.99       11.01       (0 %)     11.06       10.86       2 %
U.S. Deferred
    12.62       12.82       (2 %)     12.59       12.42       1 %
 
                                       
Total U.S. Domestic Package
    15.96       16.01       (0 %)     16.04       15.66       2 %
International Priority
    55.29       53.36       4 %     54.13       51.64       5 %
 
                                       
Composite Package Yield
  $ 21.91     $ 21.46       2 %   $ 21.72     $ 20.77       5 %
 
                                       
 
                                               
Revenue Per Freight Pound:
                                               
 
                                               
U.S.
  $ 0.99     $ 0.93       6 %   $ 0.99     $ 0.93       6 %
International Priority
    2.20       2.16       2 %     2.18       2.02       8 %
International Airfreight
    0.82       0.80       2 %     0.84       0.80       5 %
 
                                       
Composite Freight Yield
  $ 1.15     $ 1.08       6 %   $ 1.14     $ 1.04       10 %
 
                                       
 
                                               
Average Full-Time Equivalents (000s)1
    130       124       5 %     124       125       (1 %)
1 — The three-month and full-year periods for 2007 include employees of DTW Group, ANC Holdings and Prakash Air since the dates of acquisition.

 

 


 

FEDEX GROUND SEGMENT FINANCIAL AND OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2007
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
                                                 
    Three Months Ended     Year Ended  
    May 31     May 31  
    2007     2006     %     2007     2006     %  
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
                                               
                                                 
Revenue
  $ 1,583     $ 1,417       12 %   $ 6,043     $ 5,306       14 %
 
                                               
Operating Expenses:
                                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    258       241       7 %     1,006       929       8 %
Purchased transportation
    584       530       10 %     2,326       2,019       15 %
Rentals
    41       31       32 %     166       133       25 %
Depreciation and amortization
    71       63       13 %     268       224       20 %
Fuel
    32       27       19 %     117       93       26 %
Maintenance and repairs
    36       32       13 %     134       118       14 %
Intercompany charges
    154       142       8 %     578       526       10 %
Other
    138       144       (4 %)     635       559       14 %
 
                                       
Total Operating Expenses
    1,314       1,210       9 %     5,230       4,601       14 %
 
                                       
 
                                               
Operating Income
  $ 269     $ 207       30 %   $ 813     $ 705       15 %
 
                                       
 
                                               
Operating Margin
    17.0 %     14.6 %   2.4 pts     13.5 %     13.3 %   0.2 pts
 
                                               
OPERATING STATISTICS
                                               
 
                                               
Operating Weekdays
    65       65             255       255        
 
                                               
Average Daily Package Volume (000s)
    3,128       2,894       8 %     3,126       2,815       11 %
Yield (Revenue Per Package)
  $ 7.43     $ 7.13       4 %   $ 7.21     $ 7.02       3 %

 

 


 

FEDEX FREIGHT SEGMENT FINANCIAL AND OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2007
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
                                                 
    Three Months Ended     Year Ended  
    May 31     May 31  
    2007     2006     %     2007     2006     %  
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
                                               
 
                                               
Revenue
  $ 1,247     $ 973       28 %   $ 4,586     $ 3,645       26 %
 
                                               
Operating Expenses:
                                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    605       471       28 %     2,250       1,801       25 %
Purchased transportation
    125       77       62 %     465       298       56 %
Rentals and landing fees
    29       22       32 %     112       94       19 %
Depreciation and amortization
    57       32       78 %     195       120       63 %
Fuel
    129       104       24 %     468       377       24 %
Maintenance and repairs
    46       32       44 %     165       120       38 %
Intercompany charges
    16       10       60 %     61       37       65 %
Other
    115       83       39 %     407       313       30 %
 
                                       
Total Operating Expenses
    1,122       831       35 %     4,123       3,160       30 %
 
                                       
 
                                               
Operating Income
  $ 125     $ 142       (12 %)   $ 463     $ 485       (5 %)
 
                                       
 
                                               
Operating Margin
    10.0 %     14.6 %   (4.6 pts)     10.1 %     13.3 %   (3.2 pts)
 
                                               
OPERATING STATISTICS
                                               
 
                                               
LTL Operating Weekdays
    66       65       2 %     254       254        
 
                                               
LTL Shipments Per Day (000s)
    80       69       16 %     78       67       16 %
Weight Per LTL Shipment (lbs)
    1,136       1,137       (0 %)     1,130       1,143       (1 %)
LTL Revenue/CWT
  $ 19.18     $ 17.25       11 %   $ 18.65     $ 16.84       11 %

The results of operations for FedEx National LTL are included in our consolidated results from the date of acquisition on September 3, 2006.

 

 


 

FEDEX KINKO’S SEGMENT FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2007
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
                                                 
    Three Months Ended     Year Ended  
    May 31     May 31  
    2007     2006     %     2007     2006     %  
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
                                               
 
                                               
Revenue
  $ 532     $ 542       (2 %)   $ 2,040     $ 2,088       (2 %)
 
                                               
Operating Expenses:
                                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    206       191       8 %     781       752       4 %
Rentals
    93       99       (6 %)     375       394       (5 %)
Depreciation and amortization
    35       40       (13 %)     139       148       (6 %)
Maintenance and repairs
    17       18       (6 %)     66       73       (10 %)
Intercompany charges
    17       8       NM       57       26       NM  
Other operating expenses:
                                               
Supplies, including paper and toner
    67       70       (4 %)     263       274       (4 %)
Other
    74       98       (24 %)     314       364       (14 %)
 
                                       
Total Operating Expenses
    509       524       (3 %)     1,995       2,031       (2 %)
 
                                       
 
                                               
Operating Income
  $ 23     $ 18       28 %   $ 45     $ 57       (21 %)
 
                                       
 
                                               
Operating Margin
    4.3 %     3.3 %   1.0 pts     2.2 %     2.7 %   (0.5 pts )