EX-99.1 2 v410308_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

TRAC Intermodal Reports First Quarter 2015 Earnings

PRINCETON, N.J., May 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- TRAC Intermodal LLC, the largest provider of intermodal chassis in North America, will present its first quarter 2015 earnings and financial results on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Dial in information for the conference call can be accessed as follows:

https://cossprereg.btci.com/prereg/key.process?key=P6PDDDJLX

Presentation materials to be used by management on the conference call are available on the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's website. The Company's financial statements are attached as an exhibit to this press release. An on-demand audio replay of the conference call will also be available on the Company's website within 24 hours of the call. This earnings announcement, as well as additional detailed financial information, is contained in the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's website at www.tracintermodal.com and on Form 8-K furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About TRAC Intermodal

TRAC Intermodal is the world's largest provider of marine and domestic chassis, measured by total assets, operating throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. TRAC Intermodal provides short term rentals through an extensive chassis pool network, long term chassis leasing and pool/fleet management through the utilization of its proprietary PoolStat® information management system. TRAC Intermodal's active fleet consists of approximately 274,000 chassis. TRAC Intermodal has a broad operating footprint with 602 marine, 166 domestic and 61 depot locations across North America and is the leader in providing chassis solutions to the intermodal industry.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release 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, which are statements other than statements of historical fact and are often characterized by the use of words such as "believes," "expects," "estimates," "projects," "may," "will," "intends," "plans" or "anticipates," or by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions. All forward-looking statements in this press release are made based on management's current expectations and estimates, which involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the following: the volume of world trade due to economic, political, or other factors; increased operating costs; increased regulatory costs; defaults by our customers; and, the demand for chassis. More information about potential factors that could affect our business and financial results is included in our filings with the SEC, including in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We assume no obligation to update such information.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Investor Relations:
Blake Morris
bmorris@tracintermodal.com
+1 609.986.0270

Media Requests:
David Hamm
dhamm@tracintermodal.com
+1 609.986.0260

TRAC Intermodal LLC
211 College Rd East
Princeton, NJ 08540
www.tracintermodal.com

Exhibit - Financial Statements


TRAC Intermodal LLC and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)





March 31,

December 31,


2015

2014

Assets



Cash and cash equivalents        

$              8,108

$             4,256

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $20,401 and 
    $19,030, respectively

131,587

135,076

Net investment in direct finance leases  

15,259

16,215

Leasing equipment, net of accumulated depreciation 
    of $412,862 and $400,408, respectively

1,415,467

1,436,909

Goodwill          

251,907

251,907

Other assets     

44,722

41,954

Total assets   

$        1,867,050

$      1,886,317




Liabilities and member's interest



Liabilities



Accounts payable      

$             15,074

$           14,781

Accrued expenses and other liabilities 

46,876

74,449

Deferred income taxes, net    

111,255

102,467

Debt and capital lease obligations:



Due within one year           

23,439

30,546

Due after one year

1,125,798

1,133,676

Total debt and capital lease obligations   

1,149,237

1,164,222

Total liabilities  

1,322,442

1,355,919




Commitments and contingencies




Member's interest



Member's interest     

571,423

559,015

Accumulated other comprehensive loss          

(26,815)

(28,617)

Total member's interest

544,608

530,398

Total liabilities and member's interest         

$        1,867,050

$      1,886,317


TRAC Intermodal LLC and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)




Three Months Ended
March 31,


2015

2014

Revenues



Equipment leasing revenue     

$       160,689

$      131,369

Finance revenue        

406

595

Other revenue           

7,660

7,687

Total revenues          

168,755

139,651




Expenses



Direct operating expenses      

84,951

66,833

Selling, general and administrative expenses    

21,276

18,569

Depreciation expense

17,901

18,504

Provision for doubtful accounts          

2,072

3,457

Impairment of leasing equipment        

1,433

1,126

Loss on modification and extinguishment of debt 
    and capital lease obligations

39

22

Interest expense        

22,097

22,216

Interest income         

(1)

(24)

Other income, net      

(554)

(382)

Total expenses          

149,214

130,321




Income before provision for income taxes          

19,541

9,330

Provision for income taxes        

7,380

3,856

Net income

$         12,161

$          5,474





TRAC Intermodal LLC and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)




Three  Months Ended
March 31,


2015

2014

Cash flows from operating activities



Net income             

$         12,161

$           5,474

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:



Depreciation and amortization          

17,940

18,560

Provision for doubtful accounts        

2,072

3,457

Amortization of deferred financing fees            

1,826

1,574

Loss on modification and extinguishment of debt and capital lease obligations

39

22

Derivative loss reclassified into earnings           

5,416

4,606

Ineffective portion of cash flow hedges            

(20)

(21)

Impairment of leasing equipment      

1,433

1,126

Share-based compensation

247

218

Deferred income taxes, net

8,467

3,157

Other, net          

(554)

(384)

Changes in assets and liabilities:



Accounts receivable      

1,416

(5,456)

Other assets  

(2,627)

(2,132)

Accounts payable         

294

2,054

Accrued expenses and other liabilities          

(21,109)

(9,304)

Net cash provided by operating activities         

27,001

22,951




Cash flows from investing activities



Proceeds from sale of leasing equipment               

6,500

6,042

Collections on net investment in direct finance leases, net of interest earned       

1,225

1,187

Purchase of leasing equipment               

(12,158)

(15,777)

Purchase of fixed assets         

(3,299)

(631)

Net cash used in investing activities 

(7,732)

(9,179)




Cash flows from financing activities



Proceeds from long-term debt

54,000

22,000

Repayments of long-term debt              

(69,064)

(40,744)

Repurchase of indirect parent shares from employees          

(585)

Net cash used in financing activities

(15,064)

(19,329)




Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents         

(353)

(171)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents             

3,852

(5,728)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year        

4,256

11,843

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period        

$           8,108

$           6,115

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information



Cash paid for interest            

$         22,891

$         24,075

Cash paid for taxes, net         

$              819

$              814