-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, VcNdxoRCaFU9/SoQfdmu89mJ100QMQQ0d/p2CPll/mVcBEJVCBznRlFhdwlngw9X Em84Cg4YyF0BFOKCD78tmg== 0000793074-10-000020.txt : 20100420 0000793074-10-000020.hdr.sgml : 20100420 20100420133211 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000793074-10-000020 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20100419 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20100420 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20100420 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WERNER ENTERPRISES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000793074 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) [4213] IRS NUMBER: 470648386 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-14690 FILM NUMBER: 10759034 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 14507 FRONTIER ROAD CITY: OMAHA STATE: NE ZIP: 68138 BUSINESS PHONE: 4028956640 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: P.O. BOX 45308 CITY: OMAHA STATE: NE ZIP: 68145 8-K 1 wern8k041910.txt WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC. 8-K 04/19/2010 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): April 19, 2010 ------------------ WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) NEBRASKA 0-14690 47-0648386 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer incorporation) Number) Identification No.) 14507 FRONTIER ROAD POST OFFICE BOX 45308 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68145 (Address of principal (Zip Code) executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (402) 895-6640 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION. On April 19, 2010, the registrant issued a press release regarding, among other things, its revenues and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 to the Form 8-K, the information under this Item 2.02 and the press release exhibit to this Form 8-K shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section 18; nor shall such information and exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), unless the registrant expressly states that such information and exhibit are to be considered "filed" under the Exchange Act or incorporates such information and exhibit by specific reference in an Exchange Act or Securities Act filing. ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (d) Exhibits. -------- 99.1 Press release issued by the registrant on April 19, 2010, "Werner Enterprises Reports Growth in First Quarter 2010 Revenues and Earnings" SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC. Date: April 20, 2010 By: /s/ John J. Steele ---------------------- ------------------------------ John J. Steele Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Date: April 20, 2010 By: /s/ James L. Johnson ---------------------- ------------------------------ James L. Johnson Senior Vice President, Controller and Corporate Secretary EX-99.1 2 wern1q10.txt WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC. 8-K 04/19/2010 Exhibit 99.1 WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC. 14507 Frontier Road P. O. Box 45308 Omaha, Nebraska 68145 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: John J. Steele - --------------------- Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (402) 894-3036 Robert E. Synowicki, Jr. Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (402) 894-3350 WERNER ENTERPRISES REPORTS GROWTH IN FIRST QUARTER 2010 REVENUES AND EARNINGS Omaha, Nebraska, April 19, 2010: - ------------------------------- Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN), one of the nation's largest transportation and logistics companies, reported revenues and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010. Revenues increased 8% to $425.1 million in first quarter 2010 compared to $394.5 million in first quarter 2009. Trucking revenues, excluding fuel surcharges, decreased 1% to $303.7 million in first quarter 2010 compared to $308.0 million in first quarter 2009. Value Added Services ("VAS") revenues increased 29% to $61.4 million in first quarter 2010 compared to $47.5 million in first quarter 2009. Earnings per diluted share increased 56% to 15 cents per share in first quarter 2010 compared to 10 cents per share in first quarter 2009. In first quarter 2010, our daily pre-books (ratio of loads to trucks) in our one-way truckload fleets were significantly better than first quarter 2009, which was one of the weakest freight quarters in the last twenty years. Our daily number of accepted loads in first quarter 2010 was also better than first quarter 2009, 2008 and 2007 and trended similar to first quarter 2006. As a result of improved load counts, pricing for our spot market business in one-way truckload (a small percentage of our total revenue base) improved significantly during first quarter 2010. Pricing for the much larger book of contractual business remains competitive but is clearly beginning to improve. We are in the early stages of upgrading our freight mix and are becoming more selective with our freight choices. We intend to keep our fleet size constant at approximately 7,300 trucks for the foreseeable future and focus on improving our returns on assets and invested capital with the goal of raising our revenue per mile and equipment utilization, while also maintaining the cost improvements we achieved over the past year. We believe that more of the recent improvement in the freight market can be attributed to decreasing supply than rising demand. We have observed an increase in the size and quantity of carrier failures in recent months. Gradually improving demand is also helping, and we anticipate that steady improvement will continue as we progress throughout 2010. We managed through some near term cost challenges in first quarter 2010. The extreme weather conditions that occurred during January and February 2010 negatively impacted our miles per truck, increased our maintenance costs, and lowered our miles per gallon ("mpg") due to increased engine idling. In addition, the significant year-over-year increase in the price of fuel negatively impacted results. Increased unemployment taxes resulting from states raising their unemployment tax rates reduced earnings by one cent per share in first quarter 2010 compared to first quarter 2009. Werner continues to diversify its business model with the goal of a balanced portfolio of One-Way Truckload (which includes the Regional, medium-to-long-haul Van and Expedited fleets), Dedicated and Logistics. The Company's specialized services division, primarily Dedicated, grew 150 trucks during the quarter to 3,450 trucks as a result of new customer business awards. Diesel fuel prices were 72 cents a gallon higher in first quarter 2010 than in first quarter 2009, and were 8 cents per gallon higher than fourth quarter 2009. For the first 19 days of April, the average diesel fuel price per gallon was 84 cents higher than the average diesel fuel price per gallon in the same period of 2009 and 71 cents higher than in second quarter 2009. The Company's fuel management programs continued to yield positive results, despite challenging winter weather conditions for part of the quarter. Due strictly to mpg improvements from our fuel management programs, Werner purchased 0.9 million fewer gallons of diesel fuel in first quarter 2010 compared to first quarter 2009. This fuel savings alone reduced the Company's carbon emissions in first quarter 2010 compared to first quarter 2009 by over 10,000 tons. First quarter 2010 marked the twelfth consecutive quarter of fuel mpg improvement on a year-over-year basis. In mid-2009, the Company intensified its focus and investment in its safety program, which continued to yield improved insurance and claims results. Cost per mile declined 21% to 8.0 cents in first quarter 2010 compared to 10.1 cents in first quarter 2009. The Company experienced both a lower frequency and severity of claims and improved loss development on older claims in first quarter 2010 compared to first quarter 2009. The Company realized gains on sales of assets of $1.1 million in first quarter 2010 compared to $0.7 million in first quarter 2009 and $1.3 million in fourth quarter 2009, primarily from trucks and trailers sold by Werner's wholly-owned subsidiary, Fleet Truck Sales. Buyer demand for used trucks remains low, but we believe the market has stabilized. Gains on sales are reflected as a reduction of Other Operating Expenses in the Company's income statement. To provide shippers with additional sources of managed capacity and network analysis, Werner continues to develop its non-asset-based VAS segment. VAS includes Brokerage, Freight Management, Intermodal and Werner Global Logistics (international).
Value Added Services (amounts in 000's) 1Q10 1Q09 - --------------------------------------- --------------- --------------- Revenues $61,400 100.0% $47,473 100.0% Rent and purchased transportation expense 51,949 84.6 39,438 83.1 ------- ------- Gross margin 9,451 15.4 8,035 16.9 Other operating expenses 6,367 10.4 6,302 13.3 ------- ------- Operating income $3,084 5.0 $1,733 3.6 ======= =======
The following table shows the change in shipment volume and average revenue (excluding logistics fee revenue) per shipment for all VAS shipments.
1Q10 1Q09 Difference % Change -------- -------- ---------- -------- Total VAS shipments 66,825 54,515 12,310 23% Less: Non-committed shipments to Truckload segment (26,311) (19,637) (6,674) 34% -------- -------- ---------- Net VAS shipments 40,514 34,878 5,636 16% ======== ======== ========== Average revenue per shipment $1,309 $1,279 $30 2% ======== ======== ==========
In first quarter 2010, VAS revenues increased 29%, gross margin dollars increased 18% and operating income increased 78% compared to first quarter 2009. Brokerage revenues in first quarter 2010 increased 28% compared to first quarter 2009 due to an increased volume of shipments, while gross margin dollars grew at a lower percentage rate due to the higher cost of carrier capacity. Brokerage operating income in first quarter 2010 increased 48% compared to first quarter 2009 due to increased productivity in the brokerage network. Intermodal revenues increased, gross margin percentage did not change, and operating results improved. Werner Global Logistics revenues and operating income increased significantly during first quarter 2010 compared to first quarter 2009 while the gross margin percentage decreased slightly. The higher revenues and operating income are due to an increase in the volume of international shipments related to a specific international project. Comparisons of the operating ratios (net of fuel surcharge revenues) for the Truckload segment and VAS segment for first quarters 2010 and 2009 are shown below.
Operating Ratios 1Q10 1Q09 Difference - ---------------- ------- ------- ---------- Truckload Transportation Services 95.2% 97.1% (1.9)% Value Added Services 95.0 96.4 (1.4)
Fluctuating fuel prices and fuel surcharge collections impact the total company operating ratio and the Truckload segment's operating ratio when fuel surcharges are reported on a gross basis as revenues versus netting against fuel expenses. Eliminating fuel surcharge revenues, which are generally a more volatile source of revenue, provides a more consistent basis for comparing the results of operations from period to period. The Truckload segment's operating ratios for first quarter 2010 and first quarter 2009 are 96.0% and 97.4%, respectively, when fuel surcharge revenues are reported as revenues instead of a reduction of operating expenses. During 2010, Werner Enterprises was pleased to receive two recognition awards. First, Werner Enterprises was named by Fortune as one of the World's Most Admired Companies. The ranking was based on results from a survey that rated companies in nine key areas: innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment, quality of product/services and global competitiveness. Second, Werner Enterprises was named by Forbes to the list of 100 Most Trustworthy Companies, ranking second in the mid-cap category. Werner was chosen for demonstrating transparent and conservative accounting practices and solid corporate governance and management, as ranked by Audit Integrity, an independent financial analytics company. We recognize and appreciate our employees for helping us earn these prestigious awards. The Company's financial position remains strong. The Company ended the quarter with no debt and $73.1 million of cash.
INCOME STATEMENT DATA (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share amounts) Quarter % of Quarter % of Ended Operating Ended Operating 3/31/10 Revenues 3/31/09 Revenues ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Operating revenues $425,075 100.0 $394,508 100.0 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Operating expenses: Salaries, wages and benefits 128,334 30.2 134,186 34.0 Fuel 73,881 17.4 51,610 13.1 Supplies and maintenance 37,676 8.9 37,897 9.6 Taxes and licenses 23,457 5.5 24,395 6.2 Insurance and claims 16,838 3.9 21,665 5.5 Depreciation 38,285 9.0 40,094 10.1 Rent and purchased transportation 84,685 19.9 68,593 17.4 Communications and utilities 3,749 0.9 4,402 1.1 Other (94) (0.0) 410 0.1 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total operating expenses 406,811 95.7 383,252 97.1 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Operating income 18,264 4.3 11,256 2.9 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Other expense (income): Interest expense 9 0.0 76 0.0 Interest income (337) (0.1) (489) (0.1) Other (11) (0.0) (272) (0.0) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total other expense (income) (339) (0.1) (685) (0.1) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income before income taxes 18,603 4.4 11,941 3.0 Income taxes 7,767 1.9 5,045 1.3 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net income $10,836 2.5 $6,896 1.7 =========== =========== =========== =========== Diluted shares outstanding 72,545 71,944 =========== =========== Diluted earnings per share $.15 $.10 =========== =========== OPERATING STATISTICS Quarter Ended Quarter Ended 3/31/10 % Change 3/31/09 ------------- -------- ------------- Trucking revenues, net of fuel surcharge (1) $303,668 -1.4% $307,976 Trucking fuel surcharge revenues (1) 55,059 58.9% 34,653 Non-trucking revenues, including VAS (1) 63,188 29.8% 48,669 Other operating revenues (1) 3,160 -1.6% 3,210 ------------- ------------- Operating revenues (1) $425,075 7.7% $394,508 ============= ============= Average monthly miles per tractor 9,769 2.3% 9,550 Average revenues per total mile (2) $1.437 -0.1% $1.438 Average revenues per loaded mile (2) $1.629 -2.0% $1.662 Average percentage of empty miles 11.80% -12.6% 13.50% Average trip length in miles (loaded) 456 -2.8% 469 Total miles (loaded and empty) (1) 211,315 -1.3% 214,170 Average tractors in service 7,211 -3.5% 7,475 Average revenues per tractor per week (2) $3,239 2.2% $3,169 Capital expenditures, net (1) $10,874 $43,592 Cash flow from operations (1) $64,962 $76,605 Return on assets (annualized) 3.7% 2.2% Total tractors (at quarter end) Company 6,575 6,675 Independent contractor 675 700 ------------- ------------- Total tractors 7,250 7,375 Total trailers (truck and intermodal, quarter end) 23,730 24,885
(1) Amounts in thousands. (2) Net of fuel surcharge revenues.
BALANCE SHEET DATA (In thousands, except share amounts) 3/31/10 12/31/09 ------------- ------------- (Unaudited) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $73,059 $18,430 Accounts receivable, trade, less allowance of $9,330 and $9,167, respectively 184,102 180,740 Other receivables 22,668 10,366 Inventories and supplies 12,832 12,725 Prepaid taxes, licenses and permits 11,319 14,628 Current deferred income taxes 24,869 24,808 Other current assets 22,906 22,807 ------------- ------------- Total current assets 351,755 284,504 ------------- ------------- Property and equipment 1,542,422 1,580,711 Less - accumulated depreciation 707,946 708,809 ------------- ------------- Property and equipment, net 834,476 871,902 ------------- ------------- Other non-current assets 16,585 16,603 ------------- ------------- $1,202,816 $1,173,009 ============= ============= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $51,813 $47,056 Insurance and claims accruals 66,502 65,667 Accrued payroll 24,602 17,567 Income taxes payable 11,912 - Other current liabilities 18,192 16,451 ------------- ------------- Total current liabilities 173,021 146,741 ------------- ------------- Other long-term liabilities 9,053 8,760 Insurance and claims accruals, net of current portion 114,500 113,500 Deferred income taxes 190,137 199,358 Stockholders' equity: Common stock, $.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 80,533,536 shares issued; 72,073,121 and 71,896,512 shares outstanding, respectively 805 805 Paid-in capital 92,222 92,389 Retained earnings 786,123 778,890 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (4,378) (5,556) Treasury stock, at cost; 8,460,415 and 8,637,024 shares, respectively (158,667) (161,878) ------------- ------------- Total stockholders' equity 716,105 704,650 ------------- ------------- $1,202,816 $1,173,009 ============= =============
Werner Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is a premier transportation and logistics company, with coverage throughout North America, Asia, Europe, South America, Africa and Australia. Werner maintains its global headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska and maintains offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Australia. Werner is among the five largest truckload carriers in the United States, with a diversified portfolio of transportation services that includes dedicated, medium-to-long-haul, regional and local van capacity, expedited, temperature-controlled and flatbed services. Werner's Value Added Services portfolio includes freight management, truck brokerage, intermodal, load/mode and network optimization and freight forwarding. Werner, through its subsidiary companies, is a licensed U.S. NVOCC, U.S. Customs Broker, Class A Freight Forwarder in China, licensed China NVOCC, TSA-approved Indirect Air Carrier, and IATA Accredited Cargo Agent. Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s common stock trades on The NASDAQ Global Select MarketSM under the symbol "WERN". For further information about Werner, visit the Company's website at www.werner.com. Note: This press release may contain 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, and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such forward- looking statements are based on information presently available to the Company's management and are current only as of the date made. Actual results could also differ materially from those anticipated as a result of a number of factors, including, but not limited to, those discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. For those reasons, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statement. The Company assumes no duty or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, although it may do so from time to time as management believes is warranted or as may be required by applicable securities law. Any such updates or revisions may be made by filing reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, through the issuance of press releases or by other methods of public disclosure. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----