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EXHIBIT 99.1


Hub Group, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2009 Earnings

DOWNERS GROVE, IL, April 22, 2009, -- Hub Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUBG) today reported income for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 of $6.2 million.  Hub Group’s diluted earnings per share was $0.17 for the first quarter of 2009.

Hub Group’s revenue decreased 17% to $352 million compared to $425 million in the first quarter of 2008.  First quarter intermodal revenue decreased 19% to $246 million.  The decrease was attributable to a 5% volume decrease and a 14% decrease related mostly to fuel.  Truck brokerage revenue decreased 24% to $68 million this quarter.  First quarter logistics revenue increased 18% to $38 million.

Hub Group generated $29 million of cash flow from operations and ended the quarter with $113 million in cash.

“We are pleased that we have been able to maintain our market share and generate strong cash flow, despite the challenging freight market,” said David P. Yeager, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.  “We remain focused on providing excellent service to our customers as we drive multiple initiatives to improve efficiency and increase productivity.  We are confident that we have the right strategy and team to weather this current economic downturn and thrive when conditions improve.”

CONFERENCE CALL

Hub will hold a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 to discuss its first quarter results.

Hosting the conference call will be David P. Yeager, 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 Group’s 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) 680-0865.  The conference call participant code is 15068357. Participants may pre-register for the call at https://www.theconferencingservice.com/prereg/key.process?key=PX96NYBH7.  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, 2008.  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 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
       
   
Three Months
 
   
Ended March 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Revenue
  $ 351,695     $ 424,995  
Transportation costs
    306,526       367,493  
                 
Gross margin
    45,169       57,502  
                 
Costs and expenses:
               
Salaries and benefits
    23,214       25,363  
General and administrative
    10,123       10,150  
Depreciation and amortization
    1,156       1,001  
Total costs and expenses
    34,493       36,514  
                 
Operating income
    10,676       20,988  
                 
Other income (expense):
               
Interest expense
    (25 )     (26 )
Interest and dividend income
    55       338  
Other, net
    10       95  
Total other income
    40       407  
                 
Income before provision for income taxes
    10,716       21,395  
                 
Provision for income taxes
    4,538       8,260  
                 
Net income
  $ 6,178     $ 13,135  
                 
                 
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.17     $ 0.35  
                 
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.17     $ 0.35  
                 
                 
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding
    37,321       37,101  
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding
    37,412       37,405  


 
 
 

HUB GROUP, INC.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(in thousands, except share amounts)
 
       
   
March 31,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
ASSETS
 
 (unaudited)
       
CURRENT ASSETS:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 112,673     $ 85,799  
Accounts receivable
               
Trade, net
    132,751       145,362  
Other
    7,435       10,318  
Prepaid taxes
    123       123  
Deferred taxes
    4,213       5,430  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    3,762       4,346  
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
    260,957       251,378  
                 
Restricted investments
    6,573       6,118  
Property and equipment, net
    31,486       32,713  
Other intangibles, net
    6,499       6,610  
Goodwill, net
    233,056       233,110  
Other assets
    1,690       1,747  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 540,261     $ 531,676  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
Accounts payable
               
Trade
  $ 110,070     $ 105,064  
Other
    7,401       6,107  
Accrued expenses
               
Payroll
    7,131       9,988  
Other
    24,282       26,388  
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
    148,884       147,547  
                 
Non-current liabilities
    8,595       9,535  
Deferred taxes
    61,227       59,410  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
               
Preferred stock, $.01 par value;  2,000,000 shares authorized;  no shares issued or outstanding in 2009 and 2008
    -       -  
Common stock
               
Class A:  $.01 par value;  97,337,700 shares authorized and 41,224,792 shares issued in 2009 and 2008;  37,163,730 shares outstanding in 2009 and 36,970,347 shares outstanding in 2008
    412       412  
Class B:  $.01 par value; 662,300 shares authorized; 662,296 shares issued and outstanding in 2009 and 2008
    7       7  
Additional paid-in capital
    169,572       174,355  
Purchase price in excess of predecessor basis, net of tax benefit of $10,306
    (15,458 )     (15,458 )
Retained earnings
    271,465       265,287  
Treasury stock; at cost, 4,061,062 shares in 2009 and 4,254,445 shares in 2008
    (104,443 )     (109,419 )
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    321,555       315,184  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 540,261     $ 531,676  
   

 
 
 

HUB GROUP, INC.
 
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(in thousands)
 
       
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
    Net income
  $ 6,178     $ 13,135  
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
       Depreciation and amortization
    2,184       1,706  
       Deferred taxes
    3,088       3,232  
       Compensation expense related to share-based compensation plans
    1,078       1,171  
       (Gain) loss on sale of assets
    (27 )     29  
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
       Restricted investments
    (455 )     (2,246 )
       Accounts receivable, net
    15,494       (723 )
       Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    584       578  
       Other assets
    57       136  
       Accounts payable
    6,300       2,499  
       Accrued expenses
    (4,401 )     (14,085 )
       Non-current liabilities
    (940 )     (196 )
            Net cash provided by operating activities
    29,140       5,236  
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
     Proceeds from sale of equipment
    48       29  
     Purchases of property and equipment
    (1,429 )     (849 )
     Cash used in acquisition of Comtrak, Inc.
    -       (5,000 )
            Net cash used in investing activities
    (1,381 )     (5,820 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
     Proceeds from stock options exercised
    40       315  
     Purchase of treasury stock
    (1,042 )     (672 )
     Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
    117       1,817  
            Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (885 )     1,460  
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    26,874       876  
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period
    85,799       38,002  
Cash and cash equivalents end of period
  $ 112,673     $ 38,878