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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

     
(box with an x)   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 — For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001

or

     
(empty ballot box)   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 — For the transition period from _______________________ to _______________________
    Commission File Number: 0-22276

ALLIED HOLDINGS, INC.


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
GEORGIA   58-0360550

 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

Suite 200, 160 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, Georgia 30030


(Address of principal executive offices)

(404) 373-4285


(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   (box with an x)    Yes      (empty ballot box)   No

         
Outstanding common stock, No par value at July 31, 2001
    8,242,851  

TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT: 42

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PART 1 FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5. Other Information
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
Employment Agreement


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INDEX

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                 
            PAGE
           
ITEM 1:
  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS        
 
  Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2001 and        
 
  December 31, 2000     3  
 
  Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six        
 
  Month Periods Ended June 30, 2001 and 2000     4  
 
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six        
 
  Month Periods Ended June 30, 2001 and 2000     5  
 
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements     6  
ITEM 2
               
 
  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial        
 
  Condition and Results of Operations     18  
ITEM 3
               
 
  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk     20  

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

                 
ITEM 4
               
 
  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders     23  
ITEM 5
               
 
  Other Information     23  
ITEM 6
               
 
  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K     24  
 
  Signature Page     25  

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PART 1 — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ALLIED HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands)

                       
          June 30   December 31
          2001   2000
         
 
          (Unaudited)
ASSETS
               
CURRENT ASSETS:
               
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 13,434     $ 2,373  
 
Short-term investments
    62,482       59,892  
 
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
    93,204       114,266  
 
Inventories
    6,984       7,415  
 
Deferred tax assets
    12,389       10,191  
 
Prepayments and other current assets
    20,964       19,355  
 
   
     
 
   
Total current assets
    209,457       213,492  
 
   
     
 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
    245,703       259,362  
 
   
     
 
OTHER ASSETS:
               
 
Goodwill, net
    93,161       95,159  
 
Other
    43,693       42,526  
 
   
     
 
   
Total other assets
    136,854       137,685  
 
   
     
 
   
Total assets
  $ 592,014     $ 610,539  
 
   
     
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
 
Current maturities of long-term debt
  $ 146,744     $ 109  
 
Trade accounts payable
    41,879       45,975  
 
Accrued liabilities
    86,528       79,487  
 
   
     
 
   
Total current liabilities
    275,151       125,571  
 
   
     
 
LONG-TERM DEBT, less current maturities
    190,006       324,876  
 
   
     
 
POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS
    9,579       9,943  
 
   
     
 
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
    8,927       21,414  
 
   
     
 
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
    75,480       69,594  
 
   
     
 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
               
 
Common stock, no par value; 20,000 shares authorized, 8,203 and 8,187 shares outstanding at June 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000, respectively
    0       0  
 
Additional paid-in capital
    46,345       45,990  
 
Retained (deficit) earnings
    (3,976 )     20,602  
 
Cumulative other comprehensive income, net of tax
    (8,791 )     (6,744 )
 
Common stock in treasury, at cost, 139 shares at June 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000
    (707 )     (707 )
 
   
     
 
   
Total stockholders’ equity
    32,871       59,141  
 
   
     
 
   
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 592,014     $ 610,539  
 
   
     
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated balance sheets.

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ALLIED HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

                                                     
        For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended        
        June 30   June 30        
       
 
       
        2001   2000   2001   2000                
       
 
 
 
               
        (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)                
REVENUES
  $ 250,195     $ 295,897     $ 468,374     $ 578,781  
 
   
     
     
     
 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                               
 
Salaries, wages and fringe benefits
    140,589       154,275       272,306       309,113  
 
Operating supplies and expenses
    38,330       48,302       79,772       99,884  
 
Purchased transportation
    28,666       29,301       51,962       56,454  
 
Insurance and claims
    13,768       13,087       27,057       25,143  
 
Operating taxes and licenses
    8,507       10,982       17,133       21,841  
 
Depreciation and amortization
    15,281       15,393       30,305       30,635  
 
Rents
    1,592       2,173       3,662       4,499  
 
Communications and utilities
    1,914       2,006       3,952       4,215  
 
Other operating expenses
    5,155       3,182       9,178       5,737  
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Total operating expenses
    253,802       278,701       495,327       557,521  
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Operating (loss) income
    (3,607 )     17,196       (26,953 )     21,260  
 
   
     
     
     
 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
                               
 
Equity in earnings of joint ventures, net of tax
    1,330       1,798       2,539       2,699  
 
Gain (loss) on sale of assets
    2,576       91       2,743       (12 )
 
Interest expense
    (9,387 )     (8,348 )     (17,853 )     (16,749 )
 
Interest income
    626       689       1,590       2,009  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
    (4,855 )     (5,770 )     (10,981 )     (12,053 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
LOSS (INCOME) BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    (8,462 )     11,426       (37,934 )     9,207  
INCOME TAX BENEFIT (EXPENSE)
    2,746       (4,537 )     13,356       (3,353 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
NET (LOSS) INCOME
    $(5,716 )   $ 6,889       $(24,578 )   $ 5,854  
 
   
     
     
     
 
PER COMMON SHARE — BASIC AND DILUTED
    $(0.71 )   $ 0.87       $(3.04 )   $ 0.74  
 
   
     
     
     
 
COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
                               
 
BASIC
    8,086       7,916       8,083       7,901  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
DILUTED
    8,086       7,916       8,083       7,908  
 
   
     
     
     
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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ALLIED HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In Thousands)

                         
            For the Six Months Ended
            June 30
           
            2001   2000
           
 
            (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
 
Net loss
    $(24,578 )   $ 5,854  
 
   
     
 
 
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
   
Depreciation and amortization
    30,305       30,635  
   
(Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment
    (2,743 )     12  
   
Deferred income taxes
    (13,356 )     838  
   
Compensation expense related to stock options and grants
    138       408  
   
Equity in earnings of joint ventures
    (2,539 )     (2,699 )
   
Amortization of Teamsters Union signing bonus
    1,202       1,238  
   
Change in operating assets and liabilities excluding effect of businesses acquired:
               
     
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
    20,827       (4,289 )
     
Inventories
    415       42  
     
Prepayments and other current assets
    (1,635 )     (3,117 )
     
Trade accounts payable
    (4,084 )     (5,488 )
     
Accrued liabilities
    12,620       3,631  
 
   
     
 
       
Total adjustments
    41,150       21,211  
 
   
     
 
       
Net cash provided by operating activities
    16,572       27,065  
 
   
     
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
 
Purchases of property and equipment
    (16,942 )     (9,079 )
 
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
    4,745       112  
 
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired
    0       (8,185 )
 
Investment in joint ventures
    (464 )     0  
 
Increase in short-term investments
    (2,590 )     (11,918 )
 
Increase in the cash surrender value of life insurance
    (240 )     (240 )
 
   
     
 
       
Net cash used in investing activities
    (15,491 )     (29,310 )
 
   
     
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
 
Proceeds from (repayments of) issuance of long-term debt, net
    11,765       (7,095 )
 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    217       422  
 
Repurchase of common stock
    0       (282 )
 
Other, net
    (573 )     165  
 
   
     
 
       
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    11,409       (6,790 )
 
   
     
 
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (1,429 )     (641 )
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    11,061       (9,676 )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
    2,373       13,984  
 
   
     
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
  $ 13,434     $ 4,308  
 
   
     
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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Allied Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

     
Note 1.   Basis of Presentation
    The unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. The statements contained herein reflect all adjustments, all of which are of a normal, recurring nature, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Operating results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2001 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2001. The interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto of Allied Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries, (the “Company”) included in the Company’s 2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Note 2.   Long-Term Debt
    On September 30, 1997, the Company issued $150 million of 8 5/8 % senior notes (the “Notes”) through a private placement. Subsequently, the senior notes were registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The net proceeds from the Notes were used to fund the acquisition of Ryder Automotive Carrier Services, Inc. and RC Management Corp., pay related fees and expenses, and reduce outstanding indebtedness. The Company’s obligations under the Notes are guaranteed by substantially all of the subsidiaries of the Company (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”). Haul Insurance Ltd., Arrendadora de Equipo Para el Transporte de Automoviles, S. de R.L. de C.V., Axis Logistica, S. de R.L. de C.V. and Axis Netherlands C.V. do not guarantee the Company’s obligations under the Notes (the “Nonguarantor Subsidiaries”). The following condensed consolidating balance sheets, statements of operations and statements of cash flows present the financial statements of the parent company and the combined financial statements of the Guarantor Subsidiaries and Nonguarantor subsidiaries. The Guarantors are jointly and severally liable for the Company’s obligations under the Notes and there are no restrictions on the ability of the Guarantors to make distributions to the Company.

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SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
JUNE 30, 2001
In Thousands

                                                 
            ALLIED   GUARANTOR   NONGUARANTOR                
            HOLDINGS   SUBSIDIARIES   SUBSIDIARIES   ELIMINATIONS   CONSOLIDATED
           
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
                                       
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ (639 )   $ 2,586     $ 11,487     $     $ 13,434  
 
Short-term investments
                62,482             62,482  
 
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
    31       89,744       3,429             93,204  
 
Inventories
          6,984                   6,984  
 
Deferred tax asset — current
    10,193       1,614       582             12,389  
 
Prepayments and other current assets
    1,567       19,132       265             20,964  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
     
Total current assets
    11,152       120,060       78,245             209,457  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
    13,909       228,123       3,671             245,703  
OTHER ASSETS:
                                       
 
Goodwill, net
    1,574       91,587                   93,161  
 
Other
    17,246       16,560       9,887             43,693  
 
Deferred tax asset — noncurrent
    30,108                   (30,108 )      
 
Intercompany receivables
    269,921                   (269,921 )      
 
Investment in subsidiaries
    49,725       13,949             (63,674 )      
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
     
Total other assets
    368,574       122,096       9,887       (363,703 )     136,854  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
     
Total assets
  $ 393,635     $ 470,279     $ 91,803     $ (363,703 )   $ 592,014  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
                                       
 
Current maturities of long-term debt
  $ 145,104     $ 1,640     $     $     $ 146,744  
 
Trade accounts payable
    2,489       38,423       967             41,879  
 
Intercompany payables
          266,935       2,986       (269,921 )      
 
Accrued liabilities
    23,171       49,535       13,822             86,528  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
     
Total current liabilities
    170,764       356,533       17,775       (269,921 )     275,151  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
LONG-TERM DEBT, less current maturities
    190,000       6                   190,006  
POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS
          9,579                   9,579  
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
          39,035             (30,108 )     8,927  
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
          34,468       41,012             75,480  
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
                                       
   
Common stock, no par value
                             
   
Additional paid-in capital
    46,345       88,856       13,254       (102,110 )     46,345  
   
Retained (deficit) earnings
    (3,976 )     (48,567 )     22,686       25,881       (3,976 )
   
Cumulative other comprehensive income, net of tax
    (8,791 )     (9,631 )     (2,924 )     12,555       (8,791 )
   
Treasury stock
    (707 )                       (707 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
       
Total stockholders’ equity
    32,871       30,658       33,016       (63,674 )     32,871  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
       
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 393,635     $ 470,279     $ 91,803     $ (363,703 )   $ 592,014  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 

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SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2000
In Thousands

                                             
        ALLIED   GUARANTOR   NONGUARANTOR                
        HOLDINGS   SUBSIDIARIES   SUBSIDIARIES   ELIMINATIONS   CONSOLIDATED
       
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
                                       
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ (1,213 )   $ 2,063     $ 1,523     $     $ 2,373  
 
Short-term investments
                59,892             59,892  
 
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
    805       112,876       585             114,266  
 
Inventories
          7,415                   7,415  
 
Deferred tax asset — current
    8,009       1,600       582             10,191  
 
Prepayments and other current assets
    1,974       15,007       2,374             19,355  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
   
Total current assets
    9,575       138,961       64,956             213,492  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
    16,319       239,866       3,177             259,362  
OTHER ASSETS:
                                       
 
Goodwill, net
    1,633       93,526                   95,159  
 
Other
    15,732       16,372       10,422             42,526  
 
Deferred tax asset — noncurrent
    17,585                   (17,585 )      
 
Intercompany receivables
    260,850                   (260,850 )      
 
Investment in subsidiaries
    80,057       14,072             (94,129 )      
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
   
Total other assets
    375,857       123,970       10,422       (372,564 )     137,685  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
   
Total assets
  $ 401,751     $ 502,797     $ 78,555     $ (372,564 )   $ 610,539  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
                                       
 
Current maturities of long-term debt
  $     $ 109     $     $     $ 109  
 
Trade accounts payable
    1,590       43,475       910             45,975  
 
Intercompany payables
          259,268       1,582       (260,850 )      
 
Accrued liabilities
    16,592       51,684       11,211             79,487  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
   
Total current liabilities
    18,182       354,536       13,703       (260,850 )     125,571  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
LONG-TERM DEBT, less current maturities
    324,428       448                   324,876  
POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS
          9,943                   9,943  
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
          38,999             (17,585 )     21,414  
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
          36,660       32,934             69,594  
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
                                       
 
Common stock, no par value
                             
 
Additional paid-in capital
    45,990       81,180       13,612       (94,792 )     45,990  
 
Retained earnings (deficit)
    20,602       (10,171 )     20,309       (10,138 )     20,602  
 
Cumulative other comprehensive income, net of tax
    (6,744 )     (8,798 )     (2,003 )     10,801       (6,744 )
 
Treasury stock
    (707 )                       (707 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
   
Total stockholders’ equity
    59,141       62,211       31,918       (94,129 )     59,141  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
   
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 401,751     $ 502,797     $ 78,555     $ (372,564 )   $ 610,539  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 

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SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001
In Thousands

                                             
        ALLIED   GUARANTOR   NONGUARANTOR                
        HOLDINGS   SUBSIDIARIES   SUBSIDIARIES   ELIMINATIONS   CONSOLIDATED
       
 
 
 
 
REVENUES
  $ 4,950     $ 467,525     $ 19,033     $ (23,134 )   $ 468,374  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                                       
 
Salaries, wages and fringe benefits
    7,446       264,860                   272,306  
 
Operating supplies and expenses
    975       78,744       53             79,772  
 
Purchased transportation
          51,962                   51,962  
 
Insurance and claims
          27,702       17,539       (18,184 )     27,057  
 
Operating taxes and licenses
    93       17,040                   17,133  
 
Depreciation and amortization
    1,725       28,224       356             30,305  
 
Rents
    1,041       2,618       3             3,662  
 
Communications and utilities
    112       3,834       6             3,952  
 
Other operating expenses
    3,606       10,388       134       (4,950 )     9,178  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
   
Total operating expenses
    14,998       485,372       18,091       (23,134 )     495,327  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
   
Operating (loss) income
    (10,048 )     (17,847 )     942             (26,953 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
                                       
 
Equity in earnings of joint ventures, net of tax
          2,437       102             2,539  
 
Gain on sale of assets
          2,743                   2,743  
 
Interest expense
    (17,069 )     (16,132 )     (96 )     15,444       (17,853 )
 
Interest income
    15,495       112       1,427       (15,444 )     1,590  
 
Intercompany dividends
    1,980       (1,980 )                  
 
Equity in losses of subsidiaries
    (28,117 )                 28,117        
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
 
    (27,711 )     (12,820 )     1,433       28,117       (10,981 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    (37,759 )     (30,667 )     2,375       28,117       (37,934 )
INCOME TAX BENEFIT (PROVISION)
    13,181       912       (737 )           13,356  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
NET (LOSS) INCOME
  $ (24,578 )   $ (29,755 )   $ 1,638     $ 28,117     $ (24,578 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 

SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000
In Thousands

                                             
        ALLIED   GUARANTOR   NONGUARANTOR                
        HOLDINGS   SUBSIDIARIES   SUBSIDIARIES   ELIMINATIONS   CONSOLIDATED
       
 
 
 
 
REVENUES
  $ 2,485     $ 577,371     $ 17,643     $ (18,718 )   $ 578,781  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                                       
 
Salaries, wages and fringe benefits
    1,775       307,338                   309,113  
 
Operating supplies and expenses
    800       99,059       25             99,884  
 
Purchased transportation
          56,454                   56,454  
 
Insurance and claims
          25,245       16,130       (16,232 )     25,143  
 
Operating taxes and licenses
    5       21,836                   21,841  
 
Depreciation and amortization
    59       30,207       369             30,635  
 
Rents
    39       4,460                   4,499  
 
Communications and utilities
    8       4,207                   4,215  
 
Other operating expenses
    1,276       6,762       185       (2,486 )     5,737  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
   
Total operating expenses
    3,962       555,568       16,709       (18,718 )     557,521  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
   
Operating (loss) income
    (1,477 )     21,803       934             21,260  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
                                       
 
Equity in earnings (loss) of joint ventures, net of tax
          2,913       (214 )           2,699  
 
Loss on sale of assets
          (12 )                 (12 )
 
Interest expense
    (14,896 )     (17,200 )     (53 )     15,400       (16,749 )
 
Interest income
    15,382       191       1,836       (15,400 )     2,009  
 
Intercompany dividends
    4,140       (4,140 )                  
 
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
    5,340                   (5,340 )      
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
 
    9,966       (18,248 )     1,569       (5,340 )     (12,053 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    8,489       3,555       2,503       (5,340 )     9,207  
INCOME TAX (PROVISION) BENEFIT
    (2,635 )     34       (752 )           (3,353 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
NET INCOME
  $ 5,854     $ 3,589     $ 1,751     $ (5,340 )   $ 5,854  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 

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SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001
In Thousands

                                             
        ALLIED   GUARANTOR   NONGUARANTOR                
        HOLDINGS   SUBSIDIARIES   SUBSIDIARIES   ELIMINATIONS   CONSOLIDATED
       
 
 
 
 
REVENUES
  $ 2,475     $ 249,749     $ 9,538     $ (11,567 )   $ 250,195  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                                       
 
Salaries, wages and fringe benefits
    2,325       138,264                   140,589  
 
Operating supplies and expenses
    72       38,208       50             38,330  
 
Purchased transportation
          28,666                   28,666  
 
Insurance and claims
          13,900       8,960       (9,092 )     13,768  
 
Operating taxes and licenses
    46       8,461                   8,507  
 
Depreciation and amortization
    878       14,214       189             15,281  
 
Rents
    509       1,080       3             1,592  
 
Communications and utilities
    98       1,810       6             1,914  
 
Other operating expenses
    1,846       5,690       94       (2,475 )     5,155  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
   
Total operating expenses
    5,774       250,293       9,302       (11,567 )     253,802  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
   
Operating (loss) income
    (3,299 )     (544 )     236             (3,607 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
                                       
 
Equity in earnings of joint ventures, net of tax
          1,218       112             1,330  
 
Gain on sale of assets
          2,576                   2,576  
 
Interest expense
    (9,046 )     (8,073 )     (56 )     7,788       (9,387 )
 
Interest income
    7,785       49       580       (7,788 )     626  
 
Intercompany dividends
    1,729       (1,729 )                  
 
Equity in losses of subsidiaries
    (5,238 )                 5,238        
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
 
    (4,770 )     (5,959 )     636       5,238       (4,855 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    (8,069 )     (6,503 )     872       5,238       (8,462 )
INCOME TAX BENEFIT (PROVISION)
    2,353       696       (303 )           2,746  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
NET (LOSS) INCOME
  $ (5,716 )   $ (5,807 )   $ 569     $ 5,238     $ (5,716 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 

SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000
In Thousands

                                             
        ALLIED   GUARANTOR   NONGUARANTOR                
        HOLDINGS   SUBSIDIARIES   SUBSIDIARIES   ELIMINATIONS   CONSOLIDATED
       
 
 
 
 
REVENUES
  $ 1,243     $ 295,899     $ 8,017     $ (9,262 )   $ 295,897  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                                       
 
Salaries, wages and fringe benefits
    117       154,158                   154,275  
 
Operating supplies and expenses
    425       47,864       13             48,302  
 
Purchased transportation
          29,301                   29,301  
 
Insurance and claims
          12,871       8,234       (8,018 )     13,087  
 
Operating taxes and licenses
    2       10,980                   10,982  
 
Depreciation and amortization
    29       15,364                   15,393  
 
Rents
    19       2,154                   2,173  
 
Communications and utilities
    1       2,005                   2,006  
 
Other operating expenses
    544       3,822       60       (1,244 )     3,182  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
   
Total operating expenses
    1,137       278,519       8,307       (9,262 )     278,701  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
   
Operating income (loss)
    106       17,380       (290 )           17,196  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
                                       
 
Equity in earnings (loss) of joint ventures, net of tax
          1,914       (116 )           1,798  
 
Gain on sale of assets
          91                   91  
 
Interest expense
    (7,480 )     (8,540 )     (25 )     7,697       (8,348 )
 
Interest income
    7,680       105       601       (7,697 )     689  
 
Intercompany dividends
    4,140       (4,140 )                  
 
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
    6,800                   (6,800 )      
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
 
    11,140       (10,570 )     460       (6,800 )     (5,770 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    11,246       6,810       170       (6,800 )     11,426  
INCOME TAX PROVISION
    (4,357 )     (82 )     (98 )           (4,537 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
NET INCOME
  $ 6,889     $ 6,728     $ 72     $ (6,800 )   $ 6,889  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 

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SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001
In Thousands

                                                 
            ALLIED   GUARANTOR   NONGUARANTOR                
            HOLDINGS   SUBSIDIARIES   SUBSIDIARIES   ELIMINATIONS   CONSOLIDATED
           
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
Net (loss) income
  $ (24,578 )   $ (29,755 )   $ 1,638     $ 28,117     $ (24,578 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
 
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
                                       
   
Depreciation and amortization
    1,725       28,224       356             30,305  
   
Gain on sale of property and equipment
          (2,743 )                 (2,743 )
   
Deferred income taxes
    (15,000 )     1,644                   (13,356 )
   
Compensation expense related to stock options and grants
    138                         138  
   
Equity in earnings of joint ventures
          (2,437 )     (102 )           (2,539 )
   
Equity in losses of subsidiaries
    28,117                   (28,117 )      
   
Amortization of Teamsters Union signing bonus
          1,202                   1,202  
   
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
                                       
     
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
    774       22,897       (2,844 )           20,827  
     
Inventories
          415                   415  
     
Prepayments and other current assets
    407       (4,151 )     2,109             (1,635 )
     
Intercompany receivables and payables
    (9,071 )     7,667       1,404              
     
Trade accounts payable
    899       (5,040 )     57             (4,084 )
     
Accrued liabilities
    6,579       (4,648 )     10,689             12,620  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
       
Total adjustments
    14,568       43,030       11,669       (28,117 )     41,150  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
       
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (10,010 )     13,275       13,307             16,572  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                                       
 
Purchases of property and equipment
    (67 )     (16,155 )     (720 )           (16,942 )
 
Intercompany sale of property and equipment
    811       (811 )                  
 
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
          4,745                   4,745  
 
Investment in joint ventures
                (464 )           (464 )
 
Intercompany dividend received (paid)
    1,980       (1,980 )                  
 
Increase in short-term investments
                (2,590 )           (2,590 )
 
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance
    (240 )                       (240 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
       
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    2,484       (14,201 )     (3,774 )           (15,491 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                                       
 
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net
    10,676       1,089                   11,765  
 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    217                         217  
 
Other, net
    (2,793 )     868       1,352             (573 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
       
Net cash provided by financing activities
    8,100       1,957       1,352             11,409  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
          (508 )     (921 )           (1,429 )
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    574       523       9,964             11,061  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
    (1,213 )     2,063       1,523             2,373  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
  $ (639 )   $ 2,586     $ 11,487     $     $ 13,434  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 

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SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000
In Thousands

                                                 
            ALLIED   GUARANTOR   NONGUARANTOR                
            HOLDINGS   SUBSIDIARIES   SUBSIDIARIES   ELIMINATIONS   CONSOLIDATED
           
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
Net income
  $ 5,854     $ 3,589     $ 1,751     $ (5,340 )   $ 5,854  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
                                       
   
Depreciation and amortization
    59       30,207       369             30,635  
   
Loss on sale of property and equipment
          12                   12  
   
Deferred income taxes
    (2,269 )     3,107                   838  
   
Compensation expense related to stock options and grants
    408                         408  
   
Equity in earnings (loss) of joint ventures
          (2,913 )     214             (2,699 )
   
Equity in net income of subsidiaries
    (5,340 )                 5,340        
   
Amortization of Teamsters Union signing bonus
          1,238                   1,238  
   
Change in operating assets and liabilities excluding effects of businesses acquired:
                                       
     
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
    7       (3,269 )     (1,027 )           (4,289 )
     
Inventories
          42                   42  
     
Prepayments and other current assets
    (234 )     (2,751 )     (132 )           (3,117 )
     
Trade accounts payable
    (103 )     (5,154 )     (231 )           (5,488 )
     
Intercompany payables
    (11,665 )     12,844       (1,179 )            
     
Accrued liabilities
    4,463       (5,452 )     4,620             3,631  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
       
Total adjustments
    (14,674 )     27,911       2,634       5,340       21,211  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
       
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (8,820 )     31,500       4,385             27,065  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                                       
 
Purchases of property and equipment
          (7,706 )     (1,373 )           (9,079 )
 
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
          112                   112  
 
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired
          (8,185 )                 (8,185 )
 
Return of capital
    11,999       (11,999 )                  
 
Intercompany dividend received (paid)
    4,140       (4,140 )                  
 
Increase in short-term investments
                (11,918 )           (11,918 )
 
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance
          (240 )                 (240 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
       
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    16,139       (32,158 )     (13,291 )           (29,310 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                                       
 
Repayment of (proceeds from) long-term debt, net
    (7,477 )     382                   (7,095 )
 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    422                         422  
 
Repurchase of common stock
    (282 )                       (282 )
 
Other, net
    (3,751 )     2,386       1,530             165  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
       
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (11,088 )     2,768       1,530             (6,790 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
          (223 )     (418 )           (641 )
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (3,769 )     1,887       (7,794 )           (9,676 )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
    1,852       3,179       8,953             13,984  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
  $ (1,917 )   $ 5,066     $ 1,159     $     $ 4,308  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 

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Note 3. Comprehensive Income

      The Company had a comprehensive loss of $4.0 million for the second quarter of 2001 versus comprehensive income of $5.5 million for the second quarter of 2000. For the first six months of 2001, the comprehensive loss was $26.6 million, versus comprehensive income $4.0 million for the first six months of 2000. The difference between comprehensive income and net income is the foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income taxes.

Note 4.  Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

      The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards “SFAS” No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” as amended, the statement establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that every derivative instrument (including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts) be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at its fair value. SFAS No. 133 requires that changes in the derivative’s fair value be recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. Special accounting for qualifying hedges allows a derivative’s gains and losses to offset related results on the hedged item in the income statement, and requires that a company must formally document, designate, and assess the effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting.
 
      From time to time, the Company enters into future contracts to manage the risk associated with changes in fuel prices. Gains and losses from fuel hedging contracts are recognized as part of fuel expense when the Company uses the underlying fuel being hedged. The Company does not enter into fuel hedging contracts for speculative purposes. At June 30, 2001, the Company did not have any outstanding fuel hedging contracts or other derivative instruments that fall under the provisions of SFAS No. 133.

Note 5.  Recent Accounting Pronouncements

      In June 2001 the Financial Accounting Standards Board approved Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 141, “Business Combinations,” and SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” SFAS No. 141 prospectively prohibits the pooling of interest method of accounting for business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001. SFAS No. 142 requires companies to cease amortizing goodwill that existed at June 30, 2001. The amortization of existing goodwill will cease on December 31, 2001. Any goodwill resulting from acquisitions completed after June 30, 2001 will not be amortized. SFAS No. 142 also establishes a new method of testing goodwill for impairment on an annual basis or on an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that would reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. The adoption of SFAS No. 142 will result in the Company’s discontinuation of amortization of its goodwill; however, the Company will be required to test its goodwill for impairment under the new

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      standard beginning in the first quarter of 2002, which could have an adverse effect on the Company’s future results of operations if an impairment occurs.

Note 6.  Workforce Reduction Expense

      During 2000, the Company recorded a pre-tax $2.5 million workforce reduction charge related to terminating approximately 100 employees. During 2000, severance payments amounted to approximately $0.9 million. During the first quarter of 2001, the Company recorded a pre-tax workforce reduction charge of $5.0 million, and a pre-tax charge of $0.6 million in the second quarter of 2001. These charges were related to the termination of approximately 85 employees. Severance payments during the first quarter of 2001 amounted to approximately $1.9 million and severance payments during the second quarter of 2001 were approximately $1.3 million. At June 30, 2001, approximately $4.0 million is outstanding and included in accrued liabilities.

Note 7.  Segment Reporting

      In accordance with the requirements of SFAS No. 131, “Disclosure About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information,” the Company has identified two reportable industry segments through which it conducts its operating activities: Allied Automotive Group and Axis Group. These two segments reflect the organization used by management for internal reporting. Allied Automotive Group is engaged in the business of transporting automobiles and light trucks from manufacturing plants, ports, auctions, and railway distribution points to automobile dealerships. Axis Group provides distribution, automobile inspection, auction, and logistics services for the automotive industry.

                                 
    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
    June 30,   June 30,
   
 
    2001   2000   2001   2000
   
 
 
 
Revenues—unaffiliated customers:
                               
Allied Automotive Group
  $ 242,790     $ 286,385     $ 454,814     $ 563,368  
Axis Group
    7,405       9,458       13,560       15,351  
Corporate/other
          54             62  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
  $ 250,195     $ 295,897     $ 468,374     $ 578,781  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Depreciation and amortization:
                               
Allied Automotive Group
  $ 13,506     $ 13,046     $ 26,789     $ 26,320  
Axis Group
    897       813       1,791       1,441  
Corporate/other
    878       1,534       1,725       2,874  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
  $ 15,281     $ 15,393     $ 30,305     $ 30,635  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Operating (loss) profit:
                               
Allied Automotive Group
  $ (922 )   $ 18,446     $ (17,218 )   $ 25,612  
Axis Group
    850       441       398       138  
Corporate/other
    (3,535 )     (1,691 )     (10,133 )     (4,490 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
    (3,607 )     17,196       (26,953 )     21,260  

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    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
    June 30,   June 30,
   
 
    2001   2000   2001   2000
   
 
 
 
Reconciling items:
                               
Equity income in joint ventures
  $ 1,330     $ 1,798     $ 2,539     $ 2,699  
Gain (loss) on sale of assets
    2,576       91       2,743       (12 )
Interest expense
    (9,387 )     (8,348 )     (17,853 )     (16,749 )
Interest income
    626       689       1,590       2,009  
 
   
     
     
     
 
(Loss) income before income taxes
  $ (8,462 )   $ 11,426     $ (37,934 )   $ 9,207  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Capital expenditures:
                               
Allied Automotive Group
  $ 8,072     $ 3,295     $ 15,060     $ 5,018  
Axis Group
    1,291       480       1,815       924  
Corporate/other
          2,063       67       3,137  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
  $ 9,363     $ 5,838     $ 16,942     $ 9,079  
 
   
     
     
     
 
                                 
 
  June 30,   December 31                
    2001   2000
   
 
Total assets:
               
Allied Automotive Group
  $ 407,471     $ 437,945  
Axis Group
    64,076       64,869  
Corporate/other
    120,467       107,725  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 592,014     $ 610,539  
 
   
     
 

     Geographic financial information for 2001 and 2000 is as follows (in thousands):

                                 
    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
    June 30,   June 30
   
 
    2001   2000   2001   2000
   
 
 
 
Revenues:
                               
United States
  $ 203,969     $ 242,240     $ 385,267     $ 477,178  
Canada
    46,226       53,657       83,107       101,603  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
  $ 250,195     $ 295,897     $ 468,374     $ 578,781  
 
   
     
     
     
 

Note 8.  Equity Investments

      Axis Group has entered into three joint ventures for the purpose of managing the distribution of vehicles in the United Kingdom and Brazil. Axis Group initially invested $10,395,000 in the ventures. The Company is accounting for the investments under the equity method of accounting with its share of the ventures’ earnings or loss reflected as equity in earnings (loss) of joint ventures in the consolidated statements of operations. The related equity investments are included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
 
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    consolidated statements of operations by the Company. Income taxes related to the joint ventures for the six months ended June 30, 2001, and 2000 were $1,306,000 and $1,153,000, respectively.
 
    The majority of the Company’s equity in earnings of joint ventures in 2001 was derived from its joint venture in the United Kingdom, Ansa Logistics Limited. Summarized financial information of Ansa Logistics Limited for the periods ended June 30, 2001 and 2000 (in thousands):
                         
            June 30,   December 31,
            2001   2000
           
 
Current assets
          $ 35,079     $ 34,799  
Other assets
            4,022       5,019  
           
 
 
  Total assets   $ 39,101     $ 39,818  
           
 
Current liabilities
          $ 26,289     $ 32,194  
           
 
                                 
    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
            June 30,   June 30        
    2001   2000   2001   2000
   
 
 
 
Revenues
  $ 29,226     $ 29,511     $ 57,597     $ 57,994  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Operating Income
  $ 1,269     $ 2,261     $ 5,007     $ 5,495  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Income from continuing operations
  $ 1,348     $ 2,261     $ 5,174     $ 5,495  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net Income
  $ 836     $ 1,402     $ 3,208     $ 3,407  
 
   
     
     
     
 

Note 9. Litigation

     
    The Company is routinely a party to litigation incidental to its business, primarily involving claims for personal injury and property damage incurred in the transportation of vehicles. The Company does not believe that any of such pending litigation, if adversely determined, would have a material adverse effect on the Company.
 
    The Company is defending two pieces of related litigation in the Supreme Court of Erie County, New York: Gateway Development & Manufacturing, Inc. v. Commercial Carriers, Inc., et al., Index No. 1997/8920 (the “Gateway Case”), and Commercial Carriers, Inc., v. Gateway Development & Manufacturing, Inc., et al. (the “CCI Case”), Index No. I2000/8184. The claims at issue in both the Gateway Case and the CCI Case center around the contention that the Company breached legal duties with respect to a failed business transaction involving Gateway Development & Manufacturing, Inc., Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., and Ryder System, Inc. In the Gateway Case, the

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    Company has sought and received summary judgment in its favor on the sole claim (for tortious interference with contract) asserted against it by Gateway Development & Manufacturing, Inc., but the court has permitted the filing and service of cross-claims against the Company by the other defendants in that action. In the CCI Case, the Company has accepted service of a separate complaint asserting claims against the Company that are virtually identical to the cross-claims asserted against the Company by the other defendants in the Gateway Case. It is anticipated that the claims asserted in both the Gateway Case and the CCI Case will be resolved in a unified proceeding. With respect to the entirety of this litigation, the Company intends to continue its vigorous defense against the claims asserted it, as management believes all of those claims are without merit. While the ultimate results of this litigation cannot be predicted, management does not expect that the resolution of these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Note 10. Reclassifications

     
    Certain amounts in the prior year financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.

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Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Results of Operations

     
    Revenues were $250.2 million for the second quarter of 2001 versus revenues of $295.9 million for the second quarter of 2000, a decrease of 15.4%. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2001, revenues were $468.4 million, versus revenues of $578.8 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2000, a decrease of 19.1%. The decrease in revenues is primarily due to lower vehicle delivery volumes resulting from reduced new vehicle production.
    The net loss was $5.7 million during the second quarter of 2001 versus net income of $6.9 million during the second quarter of 2000. Basic and diluted loss per share in the second quarter of 2001 were $0.71, versus basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.87 in the second quarter of 2000. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2001, the net loss was $24.6 million, versus net income of $5.9 million for the six-month ended June 30, 2000. Basic and diluted loss per share for the six-month period ended June 30, 2001 were $3.04 versus basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.74 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2000.
    In April 2001 the Company amended its revolving credit facility and its senior subordinated notes to avoid defaults relating to its financial covenants. The maturity date of the amended revolving credit facility has been accelerated from September 30, 2002 to January 31, 2002. The Company is engaged in discussions with a number of lenders to replace its revolving credit facility, and completion of the financing is anticipated by year-end. The Company expensed approximately $0.5 million, or $0.6 per share, of administrative costs related to the amendments during the first quarter of 2001 and expensed approximately $1.0 million, or $0.12 per share, of costs resulting from the amendments during the second quarter of 2001.
    As discussed above, the Company in April 2001 negotiated amendments to certain affirmative, negative and financial covenants of the Revolving Credit Facility and the Senior Subordinated Notes. As a result of the amendments, the Company does not anticipate any covenant violations during 2001. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company will be able to comply with these or its other debt covenants or that, if it fails to do so, it will be able to obtain amendments to or waivers of such covenants. Failure of the Company to comply with covenants contained in its debt instruments, if not waived, or to adequately service debt obligations, could result in default under its debt instruments. Any default under the Company’s debt instruments, particularly any default that results in acceleration of indebtedness or foreclosure on collateral, could have a material adverse effect on the Company.

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    The following is a discussion of the changes in the Company’s major expense categories:
    Salaries, wages and fringe benefits increased from 52.1 % of revenues in the second quarter of 2000 to 56.2 % of revenues in the second quarter of 2001, and from 53.4% of revenues for the first six months of 2000 to 58.1% of revenues for the first six months of 2001. The increase was due in part to severance charged to expense of $4.3 million in the first quarter of 2001 and $0.6 million in the second quarter of 2001 that was part of the Company’s workforce and overhead reduction program, as well as annual wage increases for remaining employees. In addition, the significant drop in vehicle deliveries caused operating inefficiencies that increased salaries, wages, and fringe benefits as a percentage of revenues.
    Operating supplies and expenses decreased from 16.3% of revenues in the second quarter of 2000 to 15.3% of revenues in the second quarter of 2001, and decreased from 17.3% for the first six months of 2000 to 17.0% for the first six months of 2001. The decrease was due primarily to a decrease in parts and maintenance expense related to vigorous expense reduction programs and decreasing volumes, combined with lower fuel costs.
    Purchased transportation increased from 9.9% of revenues in the second quarter of 2000 to 11.5% of revenues in the second quarter of 2001, and increased from 9.8% of revenues for the first six months of 2000 to 11.1% of revenues for the first six months of 2001. As volumes decline, units are hauled by drivers with the highest seniority. The number of owner operators stayed relatively constant from year to year while the number of company drivers decreased, resulting in higher purchased transportation for 2001 compared to 2000.
    Insurance and claims expense increased from 4.4% of revenues in the second quarter of 2000 to 5.5% of revenues in the second quarter of 2001, and increased from 4.3% of revenue for the first six months of 2000 to 5.8% of revenues for the first six months of 2001. The increase was a result of an increase in cargo claims expense and costs related to higher auto, general liability and property insurance premiums that were unaffected by the decline in vehicles delivered.
    Depreciation and amortization expense increased from 5.2% of revenues in the second quarter of 2000 to 6.1% of revenues in the second quarter of 2001, and increased from 5.3% of revenues for the first six months of 2000 to 6.5% of revenues for the first six months of 2001. The increase as a percentage of revenues was due primarily to a sharp decline in vehicles delivered which reduced revenues. Depreciation and amortization expense stayed relatively constant in 2001 versus 2000; depreciation and amortization expense was $15.3 million in the second quarter of 2001 and $15.4 million in the second quarter of 2000, and $30.3 million for the first six months of 2001 versus $30.6 million for the first six months of 2000.
    Gain on sale of assets increased from $91,000 in the second quarter of 2000 to $2,576,000 in the second quarter of 2001, and increased from a loss of $12,000 for the first six months of 2000 to a gain of $2,743,000 for the first six months of 2001. The increase was due primarily to the disposition of excess real estate and other assets in Canada during the second quarter of 2001.

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    Interest expense increased from 2.8% of revenues during the second quarter of 2000 to 3.8% of revenues in the second quarter of 2001, and increased from 2.9% of revenues for the first six months of 2000 to 3.8% of revenues for the first six months of 2001. The increase was due to higher interest rates in 2001 versus 2000, higher long-term debt levels and additional costs related to the amendment of the Company’s revolving credit facility and its senior subordinated notes.

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

     
    Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $16.6 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2001, versus $27.1 million provided by operating activities for the six-month period ended June 30, 2000. The decline in cash provided by operating activities was due primarily to reduced earnings during the first six months of 2001 versus 2000, offset with a favorable change in operating assets and liabilities as the Company has implemented measures to improve asset utilization.
    Net cash used in investing activities totaled $15.5 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2001, versus $29.3 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2000. The decrease was due primarily to the purchase of CT Group, a logistics service group, in February 2000 for $8.2 million, combined with a change in the investment portfolio mix of the Company’s captive insurance company which increased short-term investments by $11.9 million and reduced cash and cash equivalents by a like amount in 2000. These changes were offset by an increase in capital spending in the first six months of 2001 versus 2000. The increase is due to the timing of capital expenditures. In 2000, capital expenditures of $32.3 million were weighted to the last half of the year. Planned capital expenditures have been reduced to $20-25 million for 2001. As vehicle delivery volumes have declined, older rigs have been taken out of service and not replaced, which will allow the Company to reduce capital expenditures without materially increasing the average age of the fleet. The number of active rigs declined from 4,867 rigs in the second quarter of 2000 to 4,222 rigs in the second quarter of 2001.
    Net cash provided by financing activities totaled $11.4 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2001, versus cash used by financing activities of $6.8 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2000. The increase was due to an increase in borrowings during 2001 as a result of the lower operating cash flow.

Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Disclosures About Market Risks

     
    The market risk inherent in the Company’s market risk sensitive instruments and positions is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in short-term investment prices, interest rates, fuel prices, and foreign currency exchange rates.

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    Short-term Investments – The Company does not use derivative financial instruments in its investment portfolio. The Company places its investments in instruments that meet high credit quality standards, as specified in the Company’s investment policy guidelines. The policy also limits the amount of credit exposure to any one issue, issuer, and type of instrument. Short-term investments at June 30, 2001, which are recorded at fair value of $62.5 million, have exposure to price risk. This risk is estimated as the potential loss in fair value resulting from a hypothetical 10% adverse change in quoted prices and amounts to $6.3 million.
    Interest Rates – The Company primarily issues long-term debt obligations to support general corporate purposes including capital expenditures and working capital needs. The majority of the Company’s long-term debt obligations bear a fixed rate of interest. A one-percentage point increase in interest rates affecting the Company’s floating rate long-term debt would reduce pre-tax income by $1.5 million over the next fiscal year. A one-percentage point change in interest rates would not have a material effect on the fair value of the Company’s fixed rate long-term debt.
    Fuel Prices – The Company is dependent on diesel fuel to operate its fleet of rigs. Diesel fuel prices are subject to fluctuations due to unpredictable factors such as weather, government policies, changes in global demand, and global production. To reduce price risk caused by market fluctuations, the Company generally follows a policy of hedging a portion of its anticipated diesel fuel consumption. The instruments used are principally readily marketable exchange traded futures contracts that are designated as hedges. The changes in market value of such contracts have a high correlation to the price changes of diesel fuel. Gains and losses resulting from fuel hedging transactions are recognized when the underlying fuel being hedged is used. A 10% increase in diesel fuel prices would reduce pre-tax income by $5.0 million over the next fiscal year. At June 30, 2001, the Company did not have any outstanding fuel hedging contracts.
    Foreign Currency Exchange Rates – Although the majority of the Company’s operations are in the United States, the Company does have foreign subsidiaries (primarily Canada). The net investments in foreign subsidiaries translated into dollars using exchange rates at June 30, 2001, are $100.5 million. The potential loss in fair value impacting other comprehensive income resulting from a hypothetical 10% change in quoted foreign currency exchange rates amounts to $10.1 million. The Company does not use derivative financial instruments to hedge its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
    Seasonality and Inflation
    The Company’s revenues are seasonal, with the second and fourth quarters generally experiencing higher revenues than the first and third quarters. The volume of vehicles shipped during the second and fourth quarters is generally higher due to the introduction of new models which are shipped to dealers during those periods and the higher spring and early summer sales of automobiles and light trucks. During the first and third

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    quarters, vehicle shipments typically decline due to lower sales volume during those periods and scheduled plant shut downs. Inflation has not significantly affected the Company’s results of operations.
    Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
    Statements in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding, among other items, (i) the Company’s plans, intentions or expectations, (ii) general industry trends, competitive conditions and customer preferences, (iii) the Company’s management information systems, and its ability to resolve any Year 2000 issues related thereto (iv) the Company’s efforts to reduce costs, (v) the adequacy of the Company’s sources of cash to finance its current and future operations and (vi) resolution of litigation without material adverse effect on the Company. This notice is intended to take advantage of the “safe harbor” provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among others, factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: economic recessions or downturns in new vehicle production or sales; the highly competitive nature of the automotive distribution industry; dependence on the automotive industry; loss or reduction of revenues generated by the Company’s major customers; the variability of quarterly results and seasonality of the automotive distribution industry; labor disputes involving the Company or its significant customers; the dependence on key personnel who have been hired or retained by the Company; the availability of strategic acquisitions or joint venture partners; changes in regulatory requirements which are applicable to the Company’s business; changes in vehicle sizes and weights which may adversely impact vehicle deliveries per load; the ability to increase the rates charged to customers; risks associated with doing business in foreign countries; problems related to information technology systems and computations that must be made by the Company or its customers and vendors in 2000, 2001 or beyond; and the risk factors listed herein from time to time in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission reports, including but not limited to, its Annual Reports on Form 10-K or 10-Q.

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PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

On May 15, 2001 the Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held. The following Directors were elected for terms that will expire on the date of the annual meeting in the year indicated below. The number of shares voted for, against and abstentions are also indicated.

Proposal I (Election of Directors)

                         
    FOR   AGAINST   TERM
   
 
 
Joseph W. Collier
    5,897,245       80,537       2004  
Guy W. Rutland, IV
    5,867,672       110,110       2004  
Berner F. Wilson, Jr.
    5,902,905       74,876       2004  

     The following Directors’ terms will continue as indicated.

         
Robert J. Rutland
    2003  
William P. Benton
    2003  
David G. Bannister
    2003  
Bernard O. De Wulf
    2002  
Guy W. Rutland, III
    2002  
Robert R. Woodson
    2002  
Hugh E. Sawyer
    2003  

Proposal II (Amend the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan to increase the number of shares subject to the Plan by 350,000)

                 
FOR   AGAINST   ABSTAIN

 
 
6,338,666
    144,620       10,317  

Proposal III (To appoint Arthur Andersen LLP as independent public accountants)

                 
FOR   AGAINST   ABSTAIN

 
 
6,454,218
    37,560       1,824  

Item 5.    Other Information.

On June 18, 2001, Hugh E. Sawyer joined the Company as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Sawyer entered into an employment agreement with the Company which is included as an exhibit to this report.

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On July 13, 2001, the Company announced that it had been advised by the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) that the Company currently falls below the continued listing standard requiring stockholders’ equity of not less than $50 million and total market capitalization of not less than $50 million.

As required by the NYSE, Allied has submitted a detailed plan to the Listing and Compliance Committee of the NYSE demonstrating how the Company plans to be in compliance with the continued listing standard on or before November 29, 2002, the deadline set by the NYSE. Based on internal estimates, and execution of planned corporation transactions, Allied believes it will satisfy the continued listing standard by the NYSE deadline. After reviewing the plan, the Committee will either accept it (following which the Company will be subject to quarterly monitoring for compliance with the plan) or not (in which event the Company will be subject to NYSE trading suspension and delisting). Should the Company’s shares cease being traded on the NYSE, the Company believes that an alternative trading venue will be available.

Item 6.    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

     
a)   Exhibits 10.1 Employment agreement between the Company and Hugh E. Sawyer Dated June 18, 2001
b)   Reports on Form 8-K: None

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

     
    Allied Holdings, Inc.
 
August 14, 2001

(Date)
  /s/ Hugh E. Sawyer

Hugh E. Sawyer
on behalf of Registrant as President and Chief Executive Officer
 
August 14, 2001

(Date)
  /s/ Daniel H. Popky

Daniel H. Popky
on behalf of Registrant as Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer

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