EX-99.1 2 hgpressrelease2008q1.htm HUB GROUP PRESS RELEASE 2008 QTR 1 hgpressrelease2008q1.htm
EXHIBIT 99.1

Hub Group, Inc. Reports 21% EPS Growth and Another Record First Quarter

DOWNERS GROVE, IL, April 24, 2008, -- Hub Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUBG) today reported record diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 of $0.35.  This represents an increase of 21% compared to last year's first quarter diluted earnings per share of $0.29.  Hub Group’s operating margin increased to 4.9% in the first quarter 2008 from 4.6% in 2007 due to growth, purchasing transportation more cost effectively, and cost control.

Hub Group’s revenue increased 8.1% to $425.0 million compared to $393.3 million in the first quarter of 2007.  First quarter intermodal revenue increased 5.2% to $302.8 million.  Truck brokerage revenue was up 19.9% to $89.9 million this quarter.  First quarter logistics revenue increased 6.1% to $32.3 million.  Gross margin increased to $57.5 million compared to $56.7 million in the first quarter of 2007.

Commenting on the results, David P. Yeager, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hub Group stated, “We are very pleased with our earnings per share growth and the performance of all three business lines.  Our efforts to increase productivity continue to help us control our costs.  Thanks to our scalable, asset-light model, we were able to generate impressive returns despite the weak economic conditions.

FULL YEAR 2008

Given the current operating environment, we are comfortable that the earnings for 2008 will be within the current analysts’ range of $1.58 to $1.70 per diluted share.

CONFERENCE CALL

Hub will hold a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (4:00 p.m. Central Time) on Thursday, April 24, 2008 to discuss its first quarter results.

Hosting the conference call will be David P. Yeager, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Terri A. Pizzuto, Executive Vice-President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
 
This call is being webcast and can be accessed through the Investors link on Hub Groups Web site at www.hubgroup.com.  Those interested in participating in the question and answer session should follow the telephone dial-in instructions below.
 
To participate in the conference call by telephone, please call ten minutes early by dialing (888) 680-0879.  The conference call participant code is 46298316. Participants may pre-register for the call at https://www.theconferencingservice.com/prereg/key.process?key=PWYE8NGWR.  Pre-registrants will be issued a pin number to use when dialing into the live call which will provide quick access to the conference, bypassing the operator.  The call will be limited to 60 minutes, including questions and answers.
 
An audio replay will be available through the Investors link on the Company's Web site at www.hubgroup.com. This replay will be available for 30 days.
 
ABOUT HUB GROUP: Hub Group, Inc. is a leading asset light freight transportation management company providing comprehensive intermodal, truck brokerage and logistics services. The Company operates through a network of over 30 offices throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.

CERTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: Statements in this press release that are not historical, including statements about Hub Group's or management's earnings guidance, intentions, beliefs, expectations, representations, projections, plans or predictions of the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and subject to risks. Such statements should be viewed with caution. Actual results or experience could differ materially from the forward-looking statements as a result of many factors. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the factors listed from time to time in Hub Group's SEC reports including, but not limited to, the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.  Hub Group assumes no liability to update any such forward-looking statements.

SOURCE: Hub Group, Inc.
 
CONTACT: Amy Lisek of Hub Group, Inc., +1-630-795-2214

 

 
   
HUB GROUP, INC.
 
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
       
   
Three Months
 
   
Ended March 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
             
Revenue
  $ 424,995     $ 393,297  
Transportation costs
    367,493       336,636  
                 
Gross margin
    57,502       56,661  
                 
Costs and expenses:
               
Salaries and benefits
    25,363       25,610  
General and administrative
    10,150       11,601  
Depreciation and amortization
    1,001       1,172  
Total costs and expenses
    36,514       38,383  
                 
Operating income
    20,988       18,278  
                 
Other income (expense):
               
Interest expense
    (26 )     (21 )
Interest and dividend income
    338       645  
Other, net
    95       3  
Total other income
    407       627  
                 
Income before provision for income taxes
    21,395       18,905  
                 
Provision for income taxes
    8,260       7,486  
                 
Net income
  $ 13,135     $ 11,419  
                 
                 
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.35     $ 0.29  
                 
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.35     $ 0.29  
                 
                 
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding
    37,101       39,257  
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding
    37,405       39,766  
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 




HUB GROUP, INC.
 
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(in thousands, except share amounts)
 
       
   
March 31,
2008
   
December 31,
2007
 
ASSETS
           
CURRENT ASSETS:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 38,878     $ 38,002  
Accounts receivable
               
Trade, net
    164,170       160,944  
Other
    7,325       9,828  
Prepaid taxes
    86       86  
Deferred taxes
    3,945       5,044  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    3,740       4,318  
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
    218,144       218,222  
                 
Restricted investments
    7,452       5,206  
Property and equipment, net
    28,858       29,662  
Other intangibles, net
    6,945       7,056  
Goodwill, net
    230,448       230,448  
Other assets
    1,237       1,373  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 493,084     $ 491,967  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
Accounts payable
               
Trade
  $ 123,815     $ 123,020  
Other
    8,387       6,683  
Accrued expenses
               
Payroll
    8,372       16,446  
Other
    27,157       33,063  
       Related party payable
    -       5,000  
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
    167,731       184,212  
                 
Non-current liabilities
    9,407       9,708  
Deferred taxes
    49,281       47,148  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
               
Preferred stock, $.01 par value;  2,000,000 shares authorized;  no shares issued or outstanding in 2008 and 2007
    -       -  
Common stock
               
Class A:  $.01 par value;  97,337,700 shares authorized and 41,224,792 shares issued in 2008 and 2007;  36,975,979 outstanding in 2008 and 36,666,731 outstanding in 2007
    412       412  
Class B:  $.01 par value; 662,300 shares authorized; 662,296 shares issued and outstanding in 2008 and 2007
    7       7  
Additional paid-in capital
    171,401       176,657  
Purchase price in excess of predecessor basis, net of tax benefit of $10,306
    (15,458 )     (15,458 )
Retained earnings
    219,177       206,042  
Treasury stock; at cost, 4,248,813 shares in 2008 and 4,558,061 shares in 2007
    (108,874 )     (116,761 )
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    266,665       250,899  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 493,084     $ 491,967  







HUB GROUP, INC.
 
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(in thousands)
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
    Net income
  $ 13,135     $ 11,419  
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
               
     provided by operating activities:
               
       Depreciation and amortization
    1,706       1,804  
       Deferred taxes
    3,232       1,652  
       Compensation expense related to share-based compensation plans
    1,171       960  
       Loss on sale of assets
    29       2  
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
          Restricted investments
    (2,246 )     (1,261 )
          Accounts receivable, net
    (723 )     7,803  
          Prepaid taxes
    -       2,033  
          Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    578       (2,344 )
          Other assets
    136       30  
          Accounts payable
    2,499       (6,416 )
          Accrued expenses
    (13,980 )     (5,631 )
          Deferred compensation
    (301 )     (637 )
            Net cash provided by operating activities
    5,236       9,414  
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
   Proceeds from sale of equipment
    29       15  
   Purchases of property and equipment
    (849 )     (2,078 )
   Cash used in acquisition of Comtrak, Inc.
    (5,000 )     (5,000 )
            Net cash used in investing activities
    (5,820 )     (7,063 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
   Proceeds from stock options exercised
    315       248  
   Purchase of treasury stock
    (672 )     (12,740 )
   Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
    1,817       1,380  
            Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    1,460       (11,112 )
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    876       (8,761 )
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period
    38,002       43,491  
Cash and cash equivalents end of period
  $ 38,878     $ 34,730  
                 
Supplemental disclosures of cash paid for:
               
     Interest
  $ 26     $ 21  
     Income taxes
  $ 4,018     $ 232