FORWARD AIR CORP
10-Ks and 10-Qs
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
For the Quarterly Period Ended
June 30, 2023
OR
Commission File No.
000-22490
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
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636-7000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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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.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”, and
“
emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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x | Accelerated filer | ¨ | Non-accelerated filer | ¨ | Smaller reporting company |
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Emerging growth company |
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
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The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, $0.01 par value, as
of August 2, 2023 was
25,695,709
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| Part I. | Financial Information | ||||
| Item 1. | Financial Statements (Unaudited). | ||||
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| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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| Dividends per share | $ |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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| Equipment acquired under finance leases | $ | 14,994 | $ | 5,193 | |||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
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| Balance at December 31, 2022 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Forward Air Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
June 30, 2023
1.
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
Forward Air Corporation and its subsidiaries (“Forward Air
” or
the “Company
”
) is a leading asset-light freight and logistics company. The Company has
two
reportable segments: Expedited Freight and Intermodal. The Company conducts business in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The Expedited Freight segment provides expedited regional, inter-regional and national less-than-truckload (“LTL
”
), truckload and final mile services. Expedited Freight also offers customers local pick-up and delivery and other services including shipment consolidation and deconsolidation, warehousing, customs brokerage and other handling services.
The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements include Forward Air Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
2.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when the Company satisfies the performance obligation by the delivery of a shipment in accordance with contractual agreements, bills of lading (“BOLs”) and general tariff provisions. The amount of revenue recognized is measured as the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those services pursuant to a contract with a customer. A contract exists once the Company enters into a contractual agreement with a customer. The Company does not recognize revenue in cases where collectibility is not probable, and defers recognition until collection is probable or payment is received.
The Company generates revenue from the delivery of a shipment and the completion of related services. Revenue for the delivery of a shipment is recorded over time to coincide with when customers simultaneously receive and consume the benefits of the delivery services. Accordingly, revenue billed to a customer for the transportation of freight are recognized over the transit period as the performance obligation to the customer is satisfied. The Company determines the transit period for a shipment based on the pick-up date and the delivery date, which may be estimated if delivery has not occurred as of a reporting period. The determination of the transit period and how much of it has been completed as of a given reporting date may require the Company to make judgments that impact the timing of revenue recognized. For delivery of shipments with a pick-up date in one reporting period and a delivery date in another reporting period, the Company recognizes revenue based on relative transit time in each reporting period. A portion of the total revenue to be billed to the customer after completion of a delivery is recognized in each reporting period based on the percentage of total transit time that has been completed at the end of the applicable reporting period. Upon delivery of a shipment or related service, customers are billed according to the applicable payment terms. Related services are a separate performance obligation and include accessorial charges such as terminal handling, storage, equipment rentals and customs brokerage.
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Forward Air Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
June 30, 2023
3.
Acquisitions
Expedited Freight Acquisitions
In January 2023, the Company acquired certain assets of Land Air Express, Inc.
(“Land Air”) for $
56,567
. Land Air, headquartered in Bowling Green, Kentucky, offers a variety of less-than-truckload services including guaranteed, standard, exclusive, same day, hot shot and pickup and delivery, and operates in over
25
terminals across the United States. The acquisition of Land Air will accelerate the expansion of the Company's national terminal footprint, particularly in the middle part of the United States, and is expected to strategically position the Company to better meet the current and future needs of customers. The acquisition was funded using cash flow from operations and proceeds from the Company's credit facility. The results of Land Air have been included in the Company
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s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of and from the date of acquisition. The associated goodwill has been included in the Company's Expedited Freight reportable segment.
Intermodal Acquisitions
In May 2022, the Company acquired certain assets and liabilities of Edgmon Trucking, LLC (“Edgmon”) for $
40,993
and a potential earn-out of up to $
5,000
, based on the achievement of certain profit contribution milestones over a
nineteen month
period, beginning May 31, 2022. The estimated fair value of the earn-out liability on the date of acquisition was immaterial. The fair value was based on the estimated certain profit contribution during the
nineteen month
period and was calculated using the option pricing method. The nineteen month period ended in the second quarter of 2023 and the Company paid zero based on the terms of the purchase agreement. Edgmon, headquartered in Kent, Washington, operates a terminal in Kent and a yard in Seattle, servicing both the Port of Seattle and the Port of Tacoma. The acquisition of Edgmon marks the Company’s first Intermodal location on the West Coast, a key area of expansion in the Intermodal strategic growth plan. The acquisition was funded using cash flows from operations. The results of Edgmon have been included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of and from the date of acquisition. The associated goodwill has been included in the Company’s Intermodal reportable segment.
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Forward Air Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
June 30, 2023
Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date are presented in the following table:
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The preliminary purchase price for Land Air has been allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the the Company’s best estimates and assumptions using the information available as of the acquisition date through the date of this filing. The provisional measurements of identifiable assets and liabilities, and the resulting goodwill related to the acquisition are subject to adjustments in subsequent periods as the Company finalizes its purchase price allocation, including the third-party valuation. The Company expects to finalize the valuation as soon as practicable, but no later than one year from the acquisition date.
The estimated useful life of acquired intangible assets as of the acquisition date are summarized in the following table:
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Forward Air Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
June 30, 2023
4.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the six months ended June 30, 2023 are summarized as follows:
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| Balance as of December 31, 2022 | $ |
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The Company
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s accumulated goodwill impairment is $
25,686
related to impairment charges the Company recorded during 2016 pertaining to its Truckload Services reporting unit. The Truckload Services reporting unit operates within the Expedited Freight reportable segment. As of June 30, 2023, approximately $
277,619
of goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.
Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis and more often if indications of impairment exist. The Company conducts its annual impairment analyses as of June 30 each year. The results of the Company's goodwill impairment analyses conducted as of June 30, 2023 indicated that no reduction in the carrying amount of the goodwill was required.
Other Intangible Assets
Changes in the carrying amount of acquired intangible assets during the six months ended June 30, 2023 are summarized as follows:
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Customer Relationships
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1
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Non-Compete Agreements | Trade Names | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of December 31, 2022 | $ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization expense |
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of June 30, 2023 | $ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
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11
Forward Air Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
June 30, 2023
5.
Stock Incentive Plans
Stock Incentive Plan
The Company recorded share-based compensation expense as follows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
June 30,
2023 |
June 30,
2022 |
June 30,
2023 |
June 30,
2022 |
||||||||||||||||||||
| Total share-based compensation expense | $ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
|||||||||||||||
In May 2016, the Company adopted the 2016 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Omnibus Plan”) for the issuance of up to
2,000
common shares to employees. As of June 30, 2023, appro
ximately
564
shares remain available for grant under the Omnibus Plan.
Stock Options
Certain executives are eligible to receive grants of stock options. Stock options vest over a
three-year
period from the date of grant. Share-based compensation expense associated with these awards is amortized ratably over the vesting period. The Company estimates the fair value of the grants using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
Stock option transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2023 were as follows:
| Stock Options | Weighted-Average Exercise Price | ||||||||||
| Outstanding as of January 1 |
|
$ |
|
||||||||
| Granted |
|
|
|||||||||
| Exercised |
|
|
|||||||||
| Forfeited |
(
|
|
|||||||||
| Outstanding as of June 30 |
|
$ |
|
||||||||
As of June 30, 2023, the total share-based compensation expense related to unvested stock options not yet recognized was $
2,937
, and the weighted-average period over which it is expected to be recognized is approximately
two years
.
Restricted Shares
The Company’s primary long-term incentive plan is a restricted share award plan that entitles employees to receive shares of the Company’s common stock subject to vesting requirements based on continued employment. Shares granted under the restricted share award plan are restricted from sale or transfer until vesting, and the restrictions lapse in
equal installments beginning
one year
after the date of grant. Dividends are paid in cash on a current basis throughout the vesting period. Share-based compensation expense associated with these awards is amortized ratably over the requisite service period.
12
Forward Air Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
June 30, 2023
Restricted share transactions during the
six
months ended June 30, 2023 were as follows:
| Restricted Shares | Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | ||||||||||
| Outstanding as of January 1 |
|
$ |
|
||||||||
| Granted |
|
|
|||||||||
| Vested |
(
|
|
|||||||||
| Forfeited |
(
|
|
|||||||||
| Outstanding as of June 30 |
|
$ |
|
||||||||
As of June 30, 2023, the total share-based compensation expense related to restricted shares not yet recognized was $
12,770
, and the weighted-average period over which it is expected to be recognized is approximately
two years
.
Performance Awards
Performance awards are based on achieving certain financial targets, such as targets for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and the Company’s total shareholder return as compared to the total shareholder return of a selected peer group, as determined by the Board. Performance targets are set at the beginning of each
three-year
measurement period. Share-based compensation expense associated with these awards is amortized ratably over the vesting period. Depending on the financial target, the compensation expense is determined based on the projected assessment of the level of performance that will be achieved. The Company estimates the fair value of the grants with a financial target based on the Company’s total shareholder return using a Monte Carlo simulation model.
Performance award transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2023 were as follows assuming target levels of performance:
| Performance Awards | Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | ||||||||||
| Outstanding as of January 1 |
|
$ |
|
||||||||
| Granted |
|
|
|||||||||
| Additional shares awarded based on performance |
|
|
|||||||||
| Earned |
(
|
|
|||||||||
| Forfeited or unearned |
|
|
|||||||||
| Outstanding as of June 30 |
|
$ |
|
||||||||
As of June 30, 2023, the total share-based compensation expense related to unearned performance awards not yet recognized, assuming the Company’s current projected assessment of the level of performance that will be achieved, was $
3,720
, and the weighted-average period over which it is expected to be recognized is approximately
two years
.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Under the 2005 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”), the Company is authorized to issue up to a remaining
310
shares of common stock to employees. These shares may be issued at a price equal to
90
% of the lesser of the market value on the first day or the last day of each
six-month
purchase period. Common stock purchases are paid for through periodic payroll deductions and/or up to
two
large lump sum contributions.
13
Forward Air Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
June 30, 2023
Employee stock purchase plan activity and related information was as follows:
| Six Months Ended | |||||||||||
|
June 30,
2023 |
June 30,
2022 |
||||||||||
| Shares purchased by participants under the ESPP |
|
|
|||||||||
| Average purchase price | $ |
|
$ |
|
|||||||
| Weighted-average fair value of each purchase right under the ESPP granted¹ | $ |
|
$ |
|
|||||||
| Share-based compensation expense for ESPP | $ |
|
$ |
|
|||||||
| ¹ Equal to the discount from the market value of the common stock at the end of each six month purchase period. | |||||||||||
Under the Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Stock Plan (the “Amended Plan”), approved in May 2007 and further amended in February 2013 and January 2016, up to
360
of common shares may be issued. As of June 30, 2023, approxim
ately
45
shares re
main available for grant under the Amended Plan. Under the Amended Plan, each non-employee director receives an annual grant of restricted shares of the Company’s common stock. The restricted shares vest on the earlier of (a) the day immediately prior to the first annual shareholder meeting that occurs after the grant date or (b)
one year
after the grant date.
Director restricted share transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2023 were as follows:
| Director Restricted Shares | Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | ||||||||||
| Outstanding as of January 1 |
|
$ |
|
||||||||
| Granted |
|
|
|||||||||
| Vested |
(
|
|
|||||||||
| Forfeited |
|
|
|||||||||
| Outstanding as of June 30 |
|
$ |
|
||||||||
14
Forward Air Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
June 30, 2023
6.
Indebtedness
Long-term debt consisted of the following as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
| June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||
| Credit facility, expires 2026 | $ |
|
$ |
|
|||||||
| Debt issuance costs |
(
|
(
|
|||||||||
|
|
|
||||||||||
| Less: Current portion of long-term debt |
(
|
(
|
|||||||||
| Total long-term debt, less current portion | $ |
|
$ |
|
|||||||
In September 2017, the Company entered into a
five-year
senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) with a maximum aggregate principal amount of $
150,000
, with a sublimit of $
30,000
for letters of credit and a sublimit of $
30,000
for swing line loans. The maturity date of the Facility was September 29, 2022. In April 2020, the Company entered into the first amendment to the Facility, which increased the maximum aggregate principal amount to $
225,000
. The Facility could have been increased by up to $
25,000
to a maximum aggregate principal amount of $
250,000
pursuant to the terms of the amended credit agreement, subject to the lenders’ agreement to increase their commitments or the addition of new lenders extending such commitments. In July 2021, the Company entered into the second amendment to the Facility, which extended the maturity date to July 20, 2026 and changed the interest rate options available under the Facility. In December 2021, the Company entered into the third amendment to the Facility, which increased the amount available for borrowing under the Facility to $
450,000
, consisting of a $
300,000
revolving line of credit and a term loan of $
150,000
. In connection with the third amendment, the Company borrowed $
150,000
under the term loan and simultaneously repaid $
150,000
on the revolving line of credit from the borrowings received. Under the third amendment, the Facility may be increased by up to $
75,000
to a maximum aggregate principal amount of $
525,000
pursuant to the terms of the amended credit agreement, subject to the lenders’ agreement to increase their commitments or the addition of new lenders extending such commitments. Such increases to the Facility may be in the form of additional revolving credit loans, term loans or a combination thereof, and are contingent upon there being no events of default under the Facility. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had $
265,166
and $
279,966
, respectively, of available borrowing capacity under the Facility.
The Facility contains covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the Company, without the approval of the required lenders, to engage in certain mergers, consolidations, asset sales, dividends and stock repurchases, investments, and other transactions or to incur liens or indebtedness in excess of agreed thresholds, as set forth in the credit agreement. The Company also has to fulfill financial covenants with respect to a leverage ratio and an interest coverage ratio. As of June 30, 2023, the Company was in compliance with the aforementioned covenants.
15
Forward Air Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
June 30, 2023
Under the amended Facility, interest accrues on the amounts outstanding under the Facility at the Company
’s option, at either (1) Bloomberg Short-Term Bank Yield Index rate (the “BSBY Rate
”), which cannot be less than
zero
, plus a margin ranging from
1.25
% to
1.75
% based on the Company
’s
leverage ratio, or (2) the base rate, which cannot be less than
2.00
%. The base rate is the highest of (i) the federal funds rate, which cannot be less than
zero
, plus
0.50
%, (ii) the administrative agent
’s prime rate and (iii) the BSBY Rate, which cannot be less than
zero
, plus
1.00
%, plus a margin ranging from
0.00
% to
0.50
% based on the
Company
’s
leverage ratio. Interest is payable in arrears for each loan that is based on the BSBY rate on the last day o
f the interest period applicable to each loan, and interest is payable in arrears on loans not based on the BSBY rate on the last day of each quarter. The weighted average interest rate on the outstanding borrowings under the credit facility was 6.32% and
2.14
% for the three months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
Letters of Credit
16
Forward Air Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
June 30, 2023
7.
Net Income Per Share
Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Restricted shares have non-forfeitable rights to dividends and as a result, are considered participating securities for purposes of computing net income per common share pursuant to the two-class method. Diluted net income per common share assumes the exercise of outstanding stock options and the vesting of performance share awards using the treasury stock method when the effects of such assumptions are dilutive.
A reconciliation of net income attributable to Forward Air and weighted-average common shares outstanding for purposes of calculating basic and diluted net income per share during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
June 30,
2023 |
June 30,
2022 |
June 30,
2023 |
June 30,
2022 |
||||||||||||||||||||
| Numerator: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Forward Air | $ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
|||||||||||||||
| Income allocated to participating securities |
(
|
(
|
(
|
(
|
|||||||||||||||||||
| Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share | $ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
|||||||||||||||
| Denominator: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Denominator for basic net income per share - weighted-average number of common shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||
| Dilutive stock options and performance share awards |
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||
| Denominator for diluted net income per share - weighted-average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||
| Net income per share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
|||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
|||||||||||||||
The number of shares that were not included in the calculation of net income per diluted share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
June 30,
2023 |
June 30,
2022 |
June 30,
2023 |
June 30,
2022 |
||||||||||||||||||||
| Anti-dilutive stock options |
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||
| Anti-dilutive performance shares |
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||
| Anti-dilutive restricted shares and deferred stock units |
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||
| Total anti-dilutive shares |
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||
17
Forward Air Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
June 30, 2023
8.
Income Taxes
For the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded income tax expense of $
19,461
and $
32,803
, respectively. The effective tax rate of
25.7
% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 varied from the statutory United States federal income tax rate of 21.0% primarily due to the effect of state income taxes, net of the federal benefit, and non-deductible executive compensation, partially offset by excess tax benefits realized on share-based awards. The effective tax rate of
25.1
% for the six months ended June 30, 2022 varied from the statutory United States federal income tax rate of 21.0% primarily due to the effect of state income taxes, net of the federal benefit, and non-deductible executive compensation, partially offset by excess tax benefits realized on share-based awards.
The Company recognizes income tax benefits from uncertain tax positions where the realization of the ultimate benefit is uncertain. As of both June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had $
198
of unrecognized income tax benefits, all of which would affect the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized. As of both June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits of $
85
. With a few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or Canadian examinations by tax authorities for years before 2015.
18
Forward Air Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
June 30, 2023
9.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable are valued at their carrying amounts in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, due to the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments.
The carrying amount of long-term debt under the Company’s credit facility approximates fair value based on the borrowing rates currently available to the Company for a loan with similar terms and average maturity.
10.
Shareholders’ Equity
Cash Dividends
During the first and second quarters of 2023, the Board declared and the Company has paid a quarterly cash dividend of $
0.24
per common share. During each quarter of 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors declared and the Company has paid a quarterly cash dividend of $
0.24
per common share.
On July 25, 2023, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of
$
0.24
per common share that will be paid in the third quarter of 2023.
Share Repurchase Program
On February 5, 2019, the Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase plan authorizing the repurchase of up to
5,000
shares of the Company’s common stock (the “2019 Repurchase Plan”). The 2019 Repurchase Plan expires when the shares authorized for repurchase are exhausted or the 2019 Repurchase Plan is canceled.
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company repurchased through open market transactions
759
shares of common stock for $
79,792
, or an average of $
105.09
per share, and during the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company repurchased through open market transactions
176
shares of common stock for $
17,780
, or an average of $
100.86
per share. All shares received were retired upon receipt, and the excess of the purchase price over the par value per share was recorded to “Retained Earnings
”
in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
As of June 30, 2023, the remaining shares permitted to be repurchased under the 2019 Repurchase Plan were approximately
1,473
shares.
11.
Commitments and Contingencies
Contingencies
The Company is party to various legal claims and actions incidental to its business, including claims related to vehicle liability, workers’ compensation, property damage and employee medical benefits. The Company accrues for the uninsured portion of contingent losses from these and other pending claims when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Based on the knowledge of the facts, the Company believes the resolution of claims and pending litigation, taking into account existing reserves, will not have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements. Moreover, the results of complex legal proceedings are difficult to predict, and the Company’s view of these matters may change in the future as the litigation and related events unfold.
Insurance coverage provides the Company with primary and excess coverage for claims related to vehicle liability, workers’ compensation, property damage and employee medical benefits.
19
Forward Air Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
June 30, 2023
For vehicle liability, the Company retains a portion of the risk.
Below is a summary of the Company’s risk retention on vehicle liability insurance coverage maintained by the Company up to $
10,000
(in thousands):
|
Company
Risk Retention |
Frequency | Layer | Policy Term | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expedited Freight¹ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LTL business | $ |
|
Occurrence/Accident² |
$
|
10/1/2022 to 10/1/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Truckload business | $ |
|
Occurrence/Accident² |
$
|
10/1/2022 to 10/1/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| LTL, Truckload and Intermodal businesses | $ |
|
Policy Term Aggregate³ |
$
|
10/1/2022 to 10/1/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Intermodal | $ |
|
Occurrence/Accident² |
$
|
10/1/2022 to 10/1/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
¹
Excluding the Final Mile business, which is primarily a brokered service.
²
For each and every accident/incident, the Company is responsible for damages and defense up to these amounts, regardless of the number of claims associated with any accident/incident.
Also, from time to time, when brokering freight, the Company may face claims for the “negligent selection” of outside, contracted carriers that are involved in accidents, and the Company maintains third-party liability insurance coverage with a $
100
deductible per occurrence for most of its brokered services. Additionally, the Company maintains workers’ compensation insurance with a self-insured retention of $
500
per occurrence.
Insurance coverage in excess of the self-insured retention limit is an important part of the Company’s risk management process. The Company accrues for the costs of the uninsured portion of pending claims within the self-insured retention based on the nature and severity of individual claims and historical claims development trends. The Company believes the recorded reserves are sufficient for all incurred claims up to the self-insured retention limits, including an estimate for claims incurred but not reported. However, estimating the number and severity of claims, as well as related judgment or settlement amounts is inherently difficult, and the Company may fail to establish sufficient insurance reserves and adequately estimate for future insurance claims. Since the ultimate resolution of outstanding claims as well as claims incurred but not reported is uncertain, it is possible that the reserves recorded for these losses could change materially in the near term. Although, an estimate cannot be made of the range of additional loss that is at least reasonably possible.
12.
Segment Reporting
The Company has
two
reportable segments: Expedited Freight and Intermodal. The Company evaluates segment performance based on income from operations. Segment results include intersegment revenues and shared costs. Costs related to the corporate headquarters, shared services and shared assets, such as trailers, are allocated to each segment based on usage. Shared assets are not allocated to each segment, but rather the shared assets, such as trailers, are allocated to the Expedited Freight segment. Corporate includes revenues and expenses as well as assets that are not attributable to any of the Company’s reportable segments.
The accounting policies applied to each segment are the same as those described in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies as disclosed in Note 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, except for certain self-insurance loss reserves related to vehicle liability and workers’ compensation. Each segment is allocated an insurance premium and deductible that corresponds to the self-insured retention limit for that particular segment. Any self-insurance loss exposure beyond the deductible allocated to each segment is recorded in Corporate.
20
Forward Air Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
June 30, 2023
Segment results from operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expedited Freight | Intermodal | Corporate | Eliminations | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| External revenues | $ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
$ | — | $ |
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment revenues |
|
|
|
(
|
— | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations |
|
|
(
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expedited Freight | Intermodal | Corporate | Eliminations | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| External revenues | $ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
$ | — | $ |
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment revenues |
|
|
|
(
|
— | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations |
|
|
(
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
21
Forward Air Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
June 30, 2023
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expedited Freight | Intermodal | Corporate | Eliminations | Consolidated - Continuing Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| External revenues | $ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
$ | — | $ |
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment revenues |
|
|
|
(
|
— | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expedited Freight | Intermodal | Corporate | Eliminations | Consolidated - Continuing Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| External revenues | $ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
$ | — | $ |
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment revenues |
|
|
|
(
|
— | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations |
|
|
(
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As of June 30, 2023 | $ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
(
|
$ |
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
| As of December 31, 2022 |
|
|
|
(
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue from the individual services within the Expedited Freight segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
June 30,
2023 |
June 30,
2022 |
June 30,
2023 |
June 30,
2022 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expedited Freight revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Network | $ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
||||||||||||||||||
| Truckload |
|
|
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| Item 2. |
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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Overview
We are a leading asset-light freight provider of transportation services, including LTL, truckload, final mile and intermodal drayage services across the United States and in Canada and Mexico. We offer premium services that typically require precision execution, such as expedited transit, delivery during tight time windows and special handling. We utilize an asset-light strategy to minimize our investments in equipment and facilities and to reduce our capital expenditures.
Our services are classified into two reportable segments: Expedited Freight and Intermodal.
Our Expedited Freight segment provides expedited regional, inter-regional and national LTL services. Expedited Freight also offers customers local pick-up and delivery and other services including final mile, truckload, shipment consolidation and deconsolidation, warehousing, customs brokerage and other handling. We plan to grow our LTL and final mile geographic footprints through greenfield start-ups as well as through acquisitions.
Our Intermodal segment provides first- and last-mile high value intermodal container drayage services both to and from seaports and railheads. Intermodal also offers dedicated contract and CFS warehouse and handling services, and in select locations, linehaul and LTL services. We plan to grow our Intermodal geographic footprint through acquisitions as well as greenfield start-ups where no suitable acquisition is available.
Our operations, particularly our network of hubs and terminals, represent substantial fixed costs. Consequently, our ability to increase our earnings depends in significant part on our ability to increase the amount of freight and the revenue per pound or shipment for the freight shipped or moved through our network. Additionally, our earnings depend on the growth of other services, such as LTL pickup and delivery, which will allow us to maintain revenue growth in a challenging freight environment. We continue to focus on creating synergies across our services, particularly with services offered in our Expedited Freight reportable segment. Synergistic opportunities include the ability to share resources, in particular our fleet resources.
We monitor and analyze a number of key operating statistics in order to manage our business and evaluate our financial and operating performance. These key operating statistics are defined below and are referred to throughout the discussion of the financial results of our Expedited Freight and Intermodal reportable segments. Our key operating statistics should not be interpreted as better measurements of our results than income from operations as determined under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Within our Expedited Freight reportable segment, our primary revenue focus is to increase density, which is shipment and tonnage growth within our existing LTL network. Increases in density allow us to maximize our asset utilization and labor productivity, which we measure over many different functional areas of our operations including linehaul load factor, pickup and delivery (“P&D”) stops per hour, P&D shipments per hour and door pounds handled per hour. In addition to our focus on density and operating efficiencies, it is critical for us to obtain an appropriate yield, which is measured as revenue per hundredweight, on the shipments we handle to offset our cost inflation and support our ongoing investments in capacity and technology. Revenue per hundredweight is also a commonly-used indicator for general pricing trends in the LTL industry and can be influenced by many other factors, such as changes in fuel surcharges, weight per shipment and length of haul. Therefore, changes in revenue per hundredweight may not necessarily indicate actual changes in underlying base rates. We regularly monitor the components of our pricing, including base freight rates, accessorial charges and fuel surcharges. The fuel surcharge is generally designed to offset fluctuations in the cost of the petroleum-based products used in our operations and is indexed to diesel fuel prices published by the U.S. Department of Energy. The impact of fuel on our results of operations depends on the relationship between the applicable surcharge, the fuel efficiency of our Company drivers, and the load factor achieved by our operation. Fluctuations in fuel prices in either direction could have a positive or negative impact on our margins, particularly in our LTL business where the weight of a shipment subject to the fuel surcharge on a given trailer can vary materially. We believe our yield management process focused on account level profitability, and ongoing improvements in operating efficiencies, are both key components of our ability to grow profitably.
The key operating statistics necessary to understand the operating results of our Expedited Freight reportable segment are described below in more detail:
Tonnage
- Total weight of shipments in pounds. The level of freight tonnage is affected by economic cycles and conditions, customers’ business cycles, changes in customers’ business practices and capacity in the truckload market.
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Weight Per Shipment
- Total pounds divided by the number of shipments. Fluctuations in weight per shipment can indicate changes in the mix of freight we receive from our customers, as well as changes in the number of units included in a shipment. Generally, increases in weight per shipment indicate higher demand and overall increased economic activity. Changes in weight per shipment can also be influenced by shifts between LTL and other modes of transportation, such as truckload, in response to capacity, service and pricing issues. Fluctuations in weight per shipment generally have an inverse effect on our revenue per hundredweight, as a decrease in weight per shipment will typically cause an increase in revenue per hundredweight.
Revenue Per Hundredweight
- Network revenue per every 100 pounds of shipment weight. Our LTL transportation services are generally priced based on weight, commodity, and distance. Our pricing policies are reflective of the services we provide, and can be influenced by competitive market conditions. Changes in the freight profile factors such as average shipment size, average length of haul, freight density, and customer and geographic mix can impact the revenue per hundredweight. Fuel surcharges and intercompany revenue between Network and Truckload are included in this measurement.
Revenue Per Shipment
- Network revenue divided by the number of shipments. Fuel surcharges and intercompany revenue between Network and Truckload are included in this measurement.
Average Length of Haul -
Total miles between origin and destination service centers for all shipments, with miles based on the size of shipments. Length of haul is used to analyze our tonnage and pricing trends for shipments with similar characteristics. Changes in length of haul generally have a direct effect on our revenue per hundredweight, as an increase in length of haul will typically cause an increase in revenue per hundredweight.
Within our Intermodal reportable segment, our primary revenue focus is to increase the number of shipments. The key operating statistic necessary to understand the operating results of our Intermodal reportable segment is described below in more detail:
Drayage Revenue Per Shipment
- Intermodal revenue divided by the number of drayage shipments. Revenue derived from container freight station warehouse and handling, and linehaul and LTL services is excluded from this measurement. Fuel surcharges and accessorial charges are included in this measurement.
Trends and Developments
Expedited Freight Acquisition
In January 2023, we acquired certain assets of Land Air Express, Inc.
(“Land Air”) for $56,567. Land Air, headquartered in Bowling Green, Kentucky, offers a variety of less-than-truckload services including guaranteed, standard, exclusive, same day, hot shot and pickup and delivery, and operates in over 25 terminals across the United States. The acquisition of Land Air will accelerate the expansion of our national terminal footprint, particularly in the middle part of the United States, and it will strategically position us to better meet the current and future needs of customers.The acquisition was funded using cash flow from operations and proceeds from our credit facility. The results of Land Air have been included in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of and from the date of acquisition. The associated goodwill has been included in our Expedited Freight reportable segment.
Fuel
We depend heavily upon the availability of adequate diesel fuel supplies, and recently, fuel availability and prices have fluctuated significantly. Fuel availability and prices can be impacted by factors beyond our control, such as natural or man-made disasters, adverse weather conditions, political events, economic sanctions imposed against oil-producing countries or specific industry participants, disruptions or failure of technology or information systems, price and supply decisions by oil producing countries and cartels, terrorist activities, armed conflict, tariffs, sanctions, other changes to trade agreements and world supply and demand imbalance. Through our fuel surcharge programs, we have been able to mitigate the impact of fluctuations in fuel prices. Our fuel surcharge rates are set weekly based on the national average for fuel prices as published by the U.S. Department of Energy and our fuel surcharge table. In periods of changing fuel prices, our fuel surcharges vary by different degrees and may not fully offset fuel price fluctuations or may result in higher than expected increases in revenue. Fuel shortages, changes in fuel prices, and the potential volatility in fuel surcharge revenue may impact our results of operations and overall profitability. Fuel surcharge revenue as a percentage of operating revenues decreased to 15.6%
for the quarter ended
June 30, 2023
compared to 18.4% for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 as a result of changes in fuel prices.
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Economy
Our business is highly susceptible to changes in the economic conditions. Our products and services are directly tied to the production and sale of goods and, more generally, to the North American economy. Participants in the transportation industry have historically experienced cyclical fluctuations in financial results due to economic recessions, downturns in the business cycles of customers, volatility in the prices charged by third-party carriers, interest rate fluctuations and other U.S. and global macroeconomic developments. During economic downturns, reductions in overall demand for transportation services will likely reduce demand for our services and exert downward pressures on our rates and margins. In periods of strong economic growth, overall demand may exceed the available supply of transportation resources. While this may present an opportunity to increase economies of scale in our network and enhanced pricing and margins, these benefits may be lessened by increased network congestion and operating inefficiencies.
Like other providers of freight transportation services, our business has been impacted by the macroeconomic conditions of the past year. Industry freight volumes, as measured by the Cass Freight Index, decreased in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022. Transportation rates continue to decline as shippers in the United States manage through elevated inventory levels amidst slowing economic growth. Consecutive quarters of weak consumer demand have nearly eliminated the challenges from port congestion and transportation equipment shortages. Despite the weak demand, new vessel deliveries continue to add capacity to the market, which suggests excess capacity may persist for several months even though steamship lines continue to rationalize services by reducing capacity where possible. The air freight market has also seen an increase in capacity resulting from increased commercial flight activity to support elevated consumer travel. These trends drove a decline in the volume of freight shipped by our customers in the second quarter of 2023 and is expected to continue into the third quarter of 2023.
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Results from Operations
The following table sets forth our consolidated financial data for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited and in thousands):
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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June 30,
2023 |
June 30,
2022 |
Change | Percent Change | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expedited Freight | $ | 337,996 | $ | 408,857 | $ | (70,861) | (17.3) | % | |||||||||||||||
| Intermodal | 64,251 | 106,411 | (42,160) | (39.6) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Eliminations and other operations | (65) | (49) | (16) | 32.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating revenues | 402,182 | 515,219 | (113,037) | (21.9) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchased transportation | 181,643 | 239,490 | (57,847) | (24.2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Salaries, wages, and employee benefits | 86,686 | 86,358 | 328 | 0.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating leases | 26,184 | 23,459 | 2,725 | 11.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 14,513 | 11,595 | 2,918 | 25.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Insurance and claims | 13,360 | 13,196 | 164 | 1.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel expense | 5,274 | 8,314 | (3,040) | (36.6) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 44,311 | 57,262 | (12,951) | (22.6) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 371,971 | 439,674 | (67,703) | (15.4) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expedited Freight | 30,949 | 63,107 | (32,158) | (51.0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Intermodal | 4,312 | 15,249 | (10,937) | (71.7) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other Operations | (5,050) | (2,811) | (2,239) | 79.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations | 30,211 | 75,545 | (45,334) | (60.0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other expense: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (2,585) | (1,193) | (1,392) | 116.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total other expense | (2,585) | (1,193) | (1,392) | 116.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations before income taxes | 27,626 | 74,352 | (46,726) | (62.8) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 7,675 | 18,922 | (11,247) | (59.4) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income and comprehensive income | $ | 19,951 | $ | 55,430 | $ | (35,479) | (64.0) | % | |||||||||||||||
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Operating Revenues
Operating revenues decreased $113,037, or 21.9%, to $402,182 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $515,219 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was driven primarily by lower revenue from our Expedited Freight segment of $70,861 due to decreased Network and Truckload revenue, and from our Intermodal segment of $42,160. The results for our two reportable segments are discussed in detail in the following sections.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses decreased $67,703, or 15.4%, to $371,971 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $439,674 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in purchased transportation expense of $57,847 in both our Expedited Freight and Intermodal segments and other operating expenses of $12,951 in our Intermodal segment. Purchased transportation expense includes our independent contractor fleet owners and owner-operators, who lease their equipment to our motor carrier (“Leased Capacity Providers
”), third-party motor
carriers and capacity secured by transportation intermediaries, while Company-employed drivers are included in salaries, wages and employee benefits. Purchased transportation expense primarily decreased due to the utilization of less third-party motor carriers over the same period in the prior year combined with a lower third-party motor carrier cost per mile. Other operating expenses decreased primarily due to lower expenses incurred to support the decreased accessorial revenues in our Intermodal segment, maintenance and repairs, and operating supplies, partially offset by higher contract labor and professional fees.
Income from Operations and Segment Operations
Income from continuing operations decreased $45,334, or 60.0%, to $30,211 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $75,545 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was driven by a decrease in income from operations in our Expedited Freight segment of $32,158 and a decrease in our Intermodal segment of $10,937.
Interest Expense
Interest expense was $2,585 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $1,193 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in interest expense was due to a higher variable interest rate during the second quarter of
2023. The weighted-average interest rate on the outstanding borrowings under our credit facility w
as 6.32% and 2.14% du
ring the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Income Taxes
The effective tax rate on a continuing basis for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was 27.8% compared to 25.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Net Income
As a result of the foregoing factors, net income decreased $35,479, or 64.0%, to $19,951 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $55,430 for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
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Expedited Freight - Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
The following table sets forth the financial data of our Expedited Freight segment for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited and in thousands):
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June 30,
2023 |
Percent of Revenue |
June 30,
2022 |
Percent of Revenue | Change | Percent Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Network
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$ | 205,762 | 60.9 | % | $ | 251,872 | 61.6 | % | $ | (46,110) | (18.3) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Truckload | 40,432 | 12.0 | 60,144 | 14.7 | (19,712) | (32.8) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Final Mile | 68,560 | 20.3 | 73,028 | 17.9 | (4,468) | (6.1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 23,242 | 6.9 | 23,813 | 5.8 | (571) | (2.4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating revenues | 337,996 | 100.0 | 408,857 | 100.0 | (70,861) | (17.3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchased transportation | 163,798 | 48.5 | 212,575 | 52.0 | (48,777) | (22.9) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salaries, wages and employee benefits | 70,360 | 20.8 | 69,497 | 17.0 | 863 | 1.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating leases | 19,489 | 5.8 | 15,933 | 3.9 | 3,556 | 22.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 9,707 | 2.9 | 7,817 | 1.9 | 1,890 | 24.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Insurance and claims | 10,703 | 3.2 | 8,311 | 2.0 | 2,392 | 28.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel expense | 2,583 | 0.8 | 3,229 | 0.8 | (646) | (20.0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 30,407 | 9.0 | 28,388 | 7.0 | 2,019 | 7.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 307,047 | 90.8 | 345,750 | 84.6 | (38,703) | (11.2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations | $ | 30,949 | 9.2 | % | $ | 63,107 | 15.4 | % | $ | (32,158) | (51.0) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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June 30,
2023 |
June 30,
2022 |
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| Business days | 64 | 64 | — | % | |||||||||||||
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Tonnage
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| Total pounds | 673,878 | 730,128 | (7.7) | ||||||||||||||
| Pounds per day | 10,529 | 11,408 | (7.7) | ||||||||||||||
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| Total shipments | 842 | 961 | (12.4) | ||||||||||||||
| Shipments per day | 13.2 | 15.0 | (12.0) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight per shipment | 801 | 760 | 5.4 | ||||||||||||||
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3
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$ | 30.79 | $ | 34.75 | (11.4) | ||||||||||||
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$ | 24.08 | $ | 25.89 | (7.0) | ||||||||||||
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Revenue per shipment
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$ | 246.59 | $ | 264.09 | (6.6) | ||||||||||||
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$ | 192.85 | $ | 196.78 | (2.0) | ||||||||||||
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Operating Revenues
Expedited Freight operating revenues decreased $70,861, or 17.3%, to $337,996 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $408,857 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was attributable to decreased Network, Truckload, Final Mile and other revenue. Network revenue decreased due to a 7.7% decrease in tonnage and 7.0% decrease in revenue per hundredweight ex fuel as compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease in tonnage reflects an increase in weight per shipment of 5.4% on 12.4% fewer number of shipments. The decrease in tonnage is due to softer demand for our services driven by the weak freight environment while the increase in weight per shipment was the result of more dense freight in our network driven by a change in the mix of services provided to customers. Fuel surcharge revenue decreased $19,439, or 30% as a result of the decline in the average price of fuel and a decrease in tonnage in the Network. Truckload and Final Mile revenue decreased $19,712 and $4,468, respectively, primarily due to softer demand for our services driven by the weak freight environment. Other revenue, which includes warehousing and terminal handling, decreased $571 as a result of fewer shipments.
Purchased Transportation
Expedited Freight purchased transportation decreased $48,777, or 22.9%, to $163,798 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $212,575 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Purchased transportation was 48.5% of Expedited Freight operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 52.0% for the same period in 2022. Expedited Freight purchased transportation includes Leased Capacity Providers and third-party motor carriers and transportation intermediaries, while Company-employed drivers are included in salaries, wages and employee benefits. The decrease in purchased transportation was primarily due to lower volumes in Network, Truckload, and Final Mile and the change in the mix of freight capacity purchased from Leased Capacity Providers, third-party motor carriers and transportation intermediaries and Company-employed drivers for Network and Truckload Services. For the three months ended June 30, 2023, we purchased 62.1%, 32.7% and 5.3% of our freight capacity from Leased Capacity Providers, third-party motor carriers and transportation intermediaries and Company-employed drivers, respectively. This compares to 64.5%, 32.3% and 3.2% in the same period in 2022.
Salaries, Wages and Employee Benefits
Expedited Freight salaries, wages and employee benefits increased $863, or 1.2%, to $70,360 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $69,497 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Salaries, wages and employee benefits were 20.8% of Expedited Freight operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 17.0% for the same period in 2022. The increase in salaries, wages and employee benefits expense was due to incremental Company drivers hired in the second quarter of 2023 and an increase in salaries and wages, partially offset by a decreased reserve for incentive compensation as compared to the same period in 2022.
Operating Leases
Expedited Freight operating leases increased $3,556, or 22.3%, to $19,489 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $15,933 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Operating leases were 5.8% of Expedited Freight operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 3.9% for the same period in 2022. The increase in operating lease expense was primarily due to higher facility expense as a result of new locations in the second quarter of 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022.
Depreciation and Amortization
Expedited Freight depreciation and amortization increased $1,890, or 24.2%, to $9,707 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $7,817 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Depreciation and amortization was 2.9% of Expedited Freight operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 1.9% for the same period in 2022. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily due to an increase in equipment depreciation in the second quarter of 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022.
Insurance and Claims
Expedited Freight insurance and claims increased $2,392, or 28.8%, to $10,703 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $8,311 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Insurance and claims was 3.2% of Expedited Freight operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 2.0% for the same period in 2022. The increase in insurance and claims expense was primarily due to an increase in vehicle liability claims and equipment repairs in the second quarter of 2023 as compared to the same period in
2022
. See additional discussion over the consolidated change in self-insurance reserves in the "Other Operations" section below.
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Fuel Expense
Expedited Freight fuel expense decreased $646, or 20.0%, to $2,583 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $3,229 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Fuel expense was 0.8% of Expedited Freight operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 0.8% and for the same period in 2022. Expedited Freight fuel expense decreased due to a decrease in the average price of fuel, partially offset by additional miles driven by Company-employed drivers in the second quarter of 2023 as compared to the same period in
2022.
Other Operating Expenses
Expedited Freight other operating expenses increased $2,019, or 7.1%, to $30,407 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $28,388 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Other operating expenses were 9.0% of Expedited Freight operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 7.0% for the same period in 2022. Other operating expenses include equipment maintenance, facility expenses, legal and professional fees, and other over-the-road costs. The increase in other operating expenses was primarily driven by an increase in contract labor, software license fees and professional fees, partially offset by a decrease in operating supplies in the second quarter of 2023 as compared to the same period in
2022.
Income from Operations
Expedited Freight income from operations decreased $32,158, or 51.0%, to $30,949 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $63,107 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Income from operations was 9.2% of Expedited Freight operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 15.4% for the same period in 2022. The decrease in income from operations as a percentage of operating revenues was driven by decreased tonnage and revenue per hundredweight ex fuel combined with lower fuel surcharge revenue, partially offset by the change in the mix of freight capacity purchased from Leased Capacity Providers, third-party motor carriers and transportation intermediaries and Company-employed drivers for Network and Truckload.
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Intermodal - Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
The following table sets forth the financial data of our Intermodal segment for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited and in thousands):
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June 30,
2023 |
Percent of Revenue |
June 30,
2022 |
Percent of Revenue | Change | Percent Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating revenues | $ | 64,251 | 100.0 | % | $ | 106,411 | 100.0 | % | $ | (42,160) | (39.6) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Purchased transportation | 17,909 | 27.9 | 26,963 | 25.3 | (9,054) | (33.6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salaries, wages and employee benefits | 16,650 | 25.9 | 18,831 | 17.7 | (2,181) | (11.6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating leases | 6,695 | 10.4 | 7,526 | 7.1 | (831) | (11.0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 4,806 | 7.5 | 3,716 | 3.5 | 1,090 | 29.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Insurance and claims | 2,815 | 4.4 | 2,338 | 2.2 | 477 | 20.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel expense | 2,691 | 4.2 | 5,084 | 4.8 | (2,393) | (47.1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 8,373 | 13.0 | 26,704 | 25.1 | (18,331) | (68.6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 59,939 | 93.3 | 91,162 | 85.7 | (31,223) | (34.3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations | $ | 4,312 | 6.7 | % | $ | 15,249 | 14.3 | % | $ | (10,937) | (71.7) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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June 30,
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June 30,
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| Drayage shipments | 68,180 | 94,986 | (28.2) | % | |||||||||||||
| Drayage revenue per shipment | $ | 853 | $ | 1,026 | (16.9) | % | |||||||||||
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Operating Revenues
Intermodal operating revenues decreased $42,160, or 39.6%, to $64,251 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $106,411 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease in operating revenues was primarily attributable to a 28.2% decrease in drayage shipments as well as a decrease in drayage revenue per shipment of 16.9% over the same period in 2022. The decrease in drayage revenue per shipment was driven by a weaker freight environment and lower accessorial revenue to support customers in the second quarter of 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022.
Purchased Transportation
Intermodal purchased transportation decreased $9,054, or 33.6%, to $17,909 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $26,963 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Purchased transportation was 27.9% of Intermodal operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 25.3% for the same period in 2022. Intermodal purchased transportation includes Leased Capacity Providers, third-party motor carriers, while Company-employed drivers are included in salaries, wages and employee benefits. The decrease in purchased transportation costs was primarily due to fewer drayage shipments and the change in the mix of freight capacity purchased from Leased Capacity Providers, third-party motor carriers and Company-employed drivers.
Salaries, Wages and Employee Benefits
Intermodal salaries, wages and employee benefits decreased $2,181, or 11.6%, to $16,650 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $18,831 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Salaries, wages and employee benefits were 25.9% of Intermodal operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 17.7% for the same period in 2022. The decrease in salaries, wages and employee benefits expense was primarily due to fewer employees in response to the lower volumes, partially offset by higher salaries and wages as compared to the same period in 2022.
Operating Leases
Intermodal operating leases decreased $831, or 11.0%, to $6,695 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $7,526 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Operating leases were 10.4% of Intermodal operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 7.1% for the same period in 2022. The decrease in operating leases expense was primarily due to lower equipment lease expense in the second quarter of 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022.
Depreciation and Amortization
Intermodal depreciation and amortization increased $1,090, or 29.3%, to $4,806 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $3,716 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Depreciation and amortization was 7.5% of Intermodal operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 3.5% for the same period in 2022
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The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily due to the additional depreciation and amortization expense as a result of the equipment and intangible assets acquired in connection with the acquisitions completed in 2022.
Insurance and Claims
Intermodal insurance and claims increased $477, or 20.4%, to $2,815 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $2,338 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Insurance and claims were 4.4% of Intermodal operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 2.2% for the same period in 2022. The increase in insurance and claims expense was primarily due to an increase in vehicle liability claims and equipment repairs during the second quarter of 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022. See additional discussion over the consolidated change in self-insurance reserves in the "Other Operations" section below.
Fuel Expense
Intermodal fuel expense decreased $2,393, or 47.1%, to $2,691 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $5,084 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Fuel expense was 4.2% of Intermodal operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 4.8% for the same period in 2022. Intermodal fuel expense decreased due to fewer miles driven by Company-employed drivers in the second quarter of 2023 and a decrease in the average price of fuel as compared to the same period in
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Other Operating Expenses
Intermodal other operating expenses decreased $18,331, or 68.6%, to $8,373 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $26,704 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Other operating expenses were 13.0% of Intermodal operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 25.1% for the same period in 2022. Other operating expenses include equipment maintenance, facility expenses, legal and professional fees, and accessorial storage costs. The decrease in Intermodal other operating expenses was driven by lower accessorial storage costs incurred to support the decreased accessorial revenues, partially offset by higher contract labor in the second quarter of 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022.
Income from Operations
Intermodal income from operations decreased $10,937, or 71.7%, to $4,312 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $15,249 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Income from operations was 6.7% of Intermodal operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 14.3% for the same period in 2022. The decrease in income from operations as a percentage of operating revenues was driven by decreased drayage revenue per shipment on fewer drayage shipments and a change in mix of freight capacity purchased from Leased Capacity Providers, third-party motor carriers, while Company-employed drivers..
Other Operations - Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
Other operations included a $5,050 operating loss during the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to an $2,811 operating loss during the three months ended June 30, 2022.
The change in the operating loss was driven by professional fees incurred for non-recurring strategic initiatives, an increase in the reserves for group health insurance claims and workers compensation claims, partially offset by the reversal of an accrual for an incentive program established for certain employees in 2021, and a decrease in the reserves for vehicle liability claims, legal reserves and bad debt expense related to other receivables. The decrease in the self-insurance reserves for vehicle liability claims was due to the favorable loss development factor of historical claims.
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Results from Operations
The following table sets forth our consolidated financial data for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited and in thousands):
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2023 |
June 30,
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| Operating revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expedited Freight | $ | 676,930 | $ | 785,448 | $ | (108,518) | (13.8) | % | |||||||||||||||
| Intermodal | 152,420 | 196,851 | (44,431) | (22.6) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Eliminations and other operations | (102) | (119) | 17 | (14.3) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating revenues | 829,248 | 982,180 | (152,932) | (15.6) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchased transportation | 366,860 | 464,322 | (97,462) | (21.0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Salaries, wages, and employee benefits | 166,206 | 172,439 | (6,233) | (3.6) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating leases | 53,432 | 46,132 | 7,300 | 15.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 28,148 | 22,725 | 5,423 | 23.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Insurance and claims | 27,142 | 25,164 | 1,978 | 7.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel expense | 11,058 | 14,179 | (3,121) | (22.0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 95,682 | 104,323 | (8,641) | (8.3) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 748,528 | 849,284 | (100,756) | (11.9) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expedited Freight | 63,947 | 110,787 | (46,840) | (42.3) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Intermodal | 15,515 | 26,395 | (10,880) | (41.2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other Operations | 1,258 | (4,286) | 5,544 | (129.4) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations | 80,720 | 132,896 | (52,176) | (39.3) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other expense: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (4,940) | (1,977) | (2,963) | 149.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total other expense | (4,940) | (1,977) | (2,963) | 149.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations before income taxes | 75,780 | 130,919 | (55,139) | (42.1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 19,461 | 32,803 | (13,342) | (40.7) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income and comprehensive income | $ | 56,319 | $ | 98,116 | $ | (41,797) | (42.6) | % | |||||||||||||||
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Operating Revenues
Operating revenues decreased $152,932, or 15.6% to $829,248 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $982,180 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was primarily driven by lower revenue from our Expedited Freight segment revenue of $108,518 due to decreased Network and Truckload revenue, and from our Intermodal segment of $44,431, The results for our two reportable segments are discussed in detail in the following sections.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses decreased $100,756, or 11.9%, to $748,528 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $849,284 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was primarily driven by an decrease in purchased transportation expense of $97,462 in both our Expedited Freight and Intermodal segments. Purchased transportation expense includes our Leased Capacity Providers, third-party motor carriers and capacity secured by transportation intermediaries, while Company-employed drivers are included in salaries, wages and employee benefits. Purchased transportation expense primarily decreased due to the utilization of less third-party motor carriers over the same period in the prior year combined with a lower third-party motor carrier cost per mile.
Income from Operations and Segment Operations
Income from operations decreased $52,176, or 39.3%, to $80,720 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $132,896 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in income from operations in our Expedited Freight segment of $46,840 and a decrease in our Intermodal segment of $10,880.
Interest Expense
Interest expense was $4,940 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $1,977 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in interest expense was due to higher borrowings outstanding under our credit facility and higher variable interest rates during the six months ended June 30, 2023, The interest rate on the outstanding borrowings under our credit facility was 6.05% and 1.80% during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Income Taxes
The effective tax rate on a continuing basis for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was 25.7% compared to a rate of 25.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Net Income
As a result of the foregoing factors, net income decreased $41,797, or 42.6%, to $56,319 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $98,116 for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
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Expedited Freight - Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
The following table sets forth the financial data of our Expedited Freight segment for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
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$ | 411,693 | 60.8 | % | $ | 485,572 | 61.8 | % | $ | (73,879) | (15.2) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Truckload | 82,176 | 12.1 | 116,052 | 14.8 | (33,876) | (29.2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Final Mile | 137,917 | 20.4 | 138,786 | 17.7 | (869) | (0.6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 45,144 | 6.7 | 45,038 | 5.7 | 106 | 0.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating revenues | 676,930 | 100.0 | 785,448 | 100.0 | (108,518) | (13.8) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Purchased transportation | 329,038 | 48.6 | 412,609 | 52.5 | (83,571) | (20.3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salaries, wages and employee benefits | 139,151 | 20.6 | 137,717 | 17.5 | 1,434 | 1.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating leases | 38,402 | 5.7 | 31,664 | 4.0 | 6,738 | 21.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 18,596 | 2.7 | 15,298 | 1.9 | 3,298 | 21.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Insurance and claims | 20,446 | 3.0 | 17,062 | 2.2 | 3,384 | 19.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel expense | 5,194 | 0.8 | 5,879 | 0.7 | (685) | (11.7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 62,156 | 9.2 | 54,432 | 6.9 | 7,724 | 14.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 612,983 | 90.6 | 674,661 | 85.9 | (61,678) | (9.1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations | $ | 63,947 | 9.4 | % | $ | 110,787 | 14.1 | % | $ | (46,840) | (42.3) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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2023 |
June 30,
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Percent Change | |||||||||||||||
| Business days | 128 | 128 | — | % | |||||||||||||
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Tonnage
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| Total pounds | 1,302,958 | 1,447,740 | (10.0) | ||||||||||||||
| Pounds per day | 10,179 | 11,310 | (10.0) | ||||||||||||||
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| Total shipments | 1,658 | 1,853 | (10.5) | ||||||||||||||
| Shipments per day | 13.0 | 14.5 | (10.3) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight per shipment | 786 | 781 | 0.6 | ||||||||||||||
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$ | 32.03 | $ | 33.80 | (5.2) | ||||||||||||
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$ | 24.89 | $ | 25.91 | (3.9) | ||||||||||||
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Revenue per shipment
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$ | 251.66 | $ | 264.13 | (4.7) | ||||||||||||
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Revenue per shipment, ex fuel
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$ | 195.53 | $ | 202.44 | (3.4) | ||||||||||||
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Operating Revenues
Expedited Freight operating revenues decreased $108,518, or 13.8%, to $676,930 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $785,448 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was primarily attributable to decreased Network, Truckload and Final Mile revenue. Network revenue decreased due to a 10.0% decrease in tonnage, a 10.5% decrease in shipments and a 3.9% decrease in revenue per hundredweight as compared to the prior year. The decrease in tonnage reflects an increase in weight per shipment of 0.6%, on 10.5% fewer number of shipments. The decrease in tonnage is due to softer demand for our services driven by the weak freight environment, while the increase in weight per shipment was the result of more dense freight in our network driven by a change in the mix of services provided to customers. Fuel surcharge revenue decreased $21,195, or 18.5% as a result of the decline in the average price of fuel and a decrease in the Network tonnage. Truckload and Final Mile revenue decreased $33,876 and $869, primarily due to softer demand for our services driven by the weak freight environment. Other revenue, which includes warehousing and terminal handling, increased $106.
Purchased Transportation
Expedited Freight purchased transportation decreased $83,571, or 20.3%, to $329,038 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $412,609 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Purchased transportation was 48.6% of Expedited Freight operating revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 52.5% for the same period in 2022. Expedited Freight purchased transportation includes Leased Capacity Providers and third-party motor carriers and transportation intermediaries, while Company-employed drivers are included in salaries, wages and employee benefits. The decrease in purchased transportation was primarily due to lower volumes in the Network, Truckload and Final Mile tonnage and the change in the mix of freight capacity purchased from Leased Capacity Providers, third-party motor carriers and transportation intermediaries and Company-employed drivers for Network and Truckload services. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, we purchased 66.5%, 28.8% and 4.7% of our freight capacity from Leased Capacity Providers, third-party motor carriers and transportation intermediaries and Company-employed drivers, respectively. This compares to 62.6%, 34.1% and 3.3% in the same period in 2022.
Salaries, Wages, and Employee Benefits
Expedited Freight salaries, wages and employee benefits increased $1,434, or 1.0%, to $139,151 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $137,717 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Salaries, wages and employee benefits were 20.6% of Expedited Freight operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 17.5% for the same period in 2022. The increase in salaries, wages and employee benefits expense was primarily due to the additional employees from the Land Air Express, LLC acquisition, incremental company drivers hired in 2023, and an increase in salaries and wages, partially offset by a decreased reserve for incentive compensation as compared to the same period in 2022.
Operating Leases
Expedited Freight operating leases increased $6,738, or 21.3%, to $38,402 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $31,664 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Operating leases were 5.7% of Expedited Freight operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 4.0% for the same period in 2022. The increase in operating leases expense was primarily due to higher facility expense as a result of new locations for the six months ended June 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022.
Depreciation and Amortization
Expedited Freight depreciation and amortization increased $3,298, or 21.6%, to $18,596 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $15,298 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Depreciation and amortization was 2.7% of Expedited Freight operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 1.9% for the same period in 2022. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily due to an increase in equipment depreciation expense for he six months ended June 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022.
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Insurance and Claims
Expedited Freight insurance and claims increased $3,384, or 19.8%, to $20,446 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $17,062 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Insurance and claims were 3.0% of Expedited Freight operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 2.2% for the same period in 2022. The increase in insurance and claims expense was primarily due to an increase in vehicle liability claims and equipment repairs, partially offset by a decrease in cargo claims for the six months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022. See additional discussion over the consolidated change in self-insurance reserves in the "Other Operations" section below.
Fuel Expense
Expedited Freight fuel expense decreased $685, or 11.7%, to $5,194 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $5,879 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Fuel expense was 0.8% of Expedited Freight operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 0.7% for the same period in 2022. Expedited Freight fuel expense decreased due to decrease in the average price of fuel, partially offset by additional miles driven by Company-employed drivers for the six months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022.
Other Operating Expenses
Expedited Freight other operating expenses increased $7,724, or 14.2%, to $62,156 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $54,432 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Other operating expenses were 9.2% of Expedited Freight operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 6.9% for the same period in 2022. Other operating expenses include equipment maintenance, facility expenses, legal and professional fees, and other over-the-road costs. The increase in other operating expenses was primarily driven by an increase in contract labor, software license fees, professional fees, partially offset by a decrease in operating supplies and equipment maintenance.
Income from Operations
Expedited Freight income from operations decreased $46,840, or 42.3%, to $63,947 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $110,787 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Income from operations was 9.4% of Expedited Freight operating revenues for six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 14.1% for the same period in 2022. The decrease in income from operations as a percentage of operating revenues was primarily driven by decreased tonnage and revenue per hundredweight ex fuel combined with lower fuel surcharge revenue, partially offset by the change in mix of freight capacity purchased from Leased Capacity Providers, third-party motor carriers and Company-employed drivers for Network and Truckload.
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Intermodal - Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023 compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
The following table sets forth the financial data of our Intermodal segment for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
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June 30,
2023 |
Percent of Revenue |
June 30,
2022 |
Percent of Revenue | Change | Percent Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating revenue | $ | 152,420 | 100.0 | % | $ | 196,851 | 100.0 | % | $ | (44,431) | (22.6) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Purchased transportation | 37,923 | 24.9 | 51,831 | 26.3 | (13,908) | (26.8) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salaries, wages and employee benefits | 35,564 | 23.3 | 36,766 | 18.7 | (1,202) | (3.3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating leases | 15,030 | 9.9 | 14,467 | 7.3 | 563 | 3.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 9,552 | 6.3 | 7,326 | 3.7 | 2,226 | 30.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Insurance and claims | 5,164 | 3.4 | 4,398 | 2.2 | 766 | 17.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel expense | 5,864 | 3.8 | 8,299 | 4.2 | (2,435) | (29.3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 27,808 | 18.2 | 47,369 | 24.1 | (19,561) | (41.3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 136,905 | 89.8 | 170,456 | 86.6 | (33,551) | (19.7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations | $ | 15,515 | 10.2 | % | $ | 26,395 | 13.4 | % | $ | (10,880) | (41.2) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Operating Statistics
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| Drayage shipments | 140,645 | 183,298 | (23.3) | % | |||||||||||||
| Drayage revenue per shipment | $ | 999 | $ | 975 | 2.5 | % | |||||||||||
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Operating Revenues
Intermodal operating revenues decreased $44,431, or 22.6%, to $152,420 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $196,851 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease in operating revenues was primarily attributable to a 23.3% decrease in drayage shipments, partially offset by a 2.5% increase in drayage revenue per shipment as compared to the same period in 2022. The decrease in drayage shipments was driven by a weaker freight environment and lower accessorial revenue to support customers for the six months ended June 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022.
Purchased Transportation
Intermodal purchased transportation decreased $13,908, or 26.8%, to $37,923 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $51,831 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Purchased transportation was 24.9% of Intermodal operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 26.3% for the same period in 2022. Intermodal purchased transportation includes Leased Capacity Providers and third-party motor carriers, while Company-employed drivers are included in salaries, wages and employee benefits. The decrease in purchased transportation was primarily due to fewer drayage shipments and the change in mix of freight capacity purchased from Lease Capacity Providers, third-party motor carriers and Company-employed drivers compared to the same period in 2022.
Salaries, Wages, and Employee Benefits
Intermodal salaries, wages and employee benefits decreased $1,202, or 3.3%, to $35,564 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $36,766 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Salaries, wages and employee benefits were 23.3% of Intermodal operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 18.7% for the same period in 2022. The decrease in salaries, wages and employee benefits expense was primarily due to fewer employees in response to the lower volumes, partially offset by higher salaries and wages as compared to the same period in 2022.
Operating Leases
Intermodal operating leases increased $563, or 3.9%, to $15,030 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $14,467 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Operating leases were 9.9% of Intermodal operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 7.3% for the same period in 2022. The increase in operating leases expense was primarily due to higher facility expense for the the six months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022.
Depreciation and Amortization
Intermodal depreciation and amortization increased $2,226, or 30.4%, to $9,552 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $7,326 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Depreciation and amortization was 6.3% of Intermodal operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 3.7% for the same period in 2022
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The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily due to the additional depreciation and amortization expense as a result of the equipment and intangible assets acquired in connection with the acquisitions completed in 2022.
Insurance and Claims
Intermodal insurance and claims increased $766, or 17.4%, to $5,164 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $4,398 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Insurance and claims were 3.4% of Intermodal operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 2.2% for the same period in 2022. The increase in insurance and claims expense was primarily due to an increase in vehicle liability claims and equipment repairs for the six months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022. See additional discussion over the consolidated change in self-insurance reserves in the "Other Operations" section below.
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Fuel Expense
Intermodal fuel expense decreased $2,435, or 29.3%, to $5,864 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $8,299 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Fuel expense was 3.8% of Intermodal operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 4.2% for the same period in 2022. Intermodal fuel expense decreased due to fewer miles driven by Company-employed drivers and a decrease in the average price of fuel for the six months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022.
Other Operating Expenses
Intermodal other operating expenses decreased $19,561, or 41.3%, to $27,808 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $47,369 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Other operating expenses were 18.2% of Intermodal operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 24.1% from the same period in 2022. Other operating expenses include equipment maintenance, facility expenses, legal and professional fees, and accessorial storage costs. The decrease in Intermodal other operating expenses was driven by lower accessorial storage costs incurred to support the decreased accessorial revenues, partially offset by higher contract labor and software license fees for the six months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022.
Income from Operations
Intermodal income from operations decreased by $10,880, or 41.2%, to $15,515 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $26,395 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Income from operations was 10.2% of Intermodal operating revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 13.4% for the same period in 2022. The decrease in income from operations as a percentage of operating revenues was driven by decreased drayage shipments and change in mix of freight capacity purchased from Leased Capacity Providers, third-party motor carriers and Company-employed drivers.
Other Operations - Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Other operations included $1,258 operating income during the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to a $4,286 operating loss during the six months ended June 30, 2022
. The change in other operating income was primarily driven the 2022 reversal of an accrual for an incentive program established for certain employees in 2021, a decrease in the reserves for vehicle liability claims, legal reserves and bad debt expense related to other receivables, partially offset by professional fees incurred for nonrecurring strategic initiatives, an increase in a reserve for group health insurance claims and workers compensation claims. The decrease in the self-insurance reserves for vehicle liability claims was due to the favorable loss development factors on historical claims.
Critical Accounting Policies
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP
”
). The preparation of these financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates estimates, including those related to allowance for doubtful accounts and revenue adjustments, deferred income taxes and uncertain tax positions, goodwill, other intangible and long-lived assets, and self-insurance loss reserves. Management bases these estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions. A description of critical accounting policies and related judgments and estimates that affect the preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements is set forth in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year-ended December 31, 2022.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
We have historically financed our working capital needs, including capital expenditures, with available cash, cash flows from operations and borrowings under our credit facility. We believe that borrowings under our credit facility, together with available cash and internally generated funds, will be sufficient to support our working capital, capital expenditures and debt service requirements for the foreseeable future. In the first half of 2023, we completed a business acquisition. See Note 3,
Acquisitions,
in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion on this topic. We used cash from operations and our credit facility to finance this transaction and to provide any necessary liquidity for current and future operations. In addition, we frequently utilize operating leases to acquire revenue equipment.
To further support liquidity and cash reserves, in December 2021, we entered into a third amendment to our credit facility, which increased the amount available for borrowing to $450,000, consisting of $300,000 revolving line of credit and a term loan of $150,000. The amendment establishes annual mandatory repayment of the principal amount of the term loan of: 1.0% per annum in 2022 and 2023; 2.5% per annum in 2024 and 2025; 5.0% per annum in 2026; with the remaining unpaid principal being due on July 20, 2026. As of June 30, 2023, we were in compliance with our financial convents contained in the credit facility and expect to maintain such compliance. In the event that we encounter difficulties, our historical relationships with our lenders has been strong and we anticipate their continued long-term support of our business. Refer to Note 6,
Indebtedness,
to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our credit facility.
Cash Flows
Net cash provided by operating activities was $129,566 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $112,820 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to the change in accounts receivable, partially offset by the change in accounts payable and accrued expenses and, the decrease in net income from operations after consideration of non-cash items. The accounts receivable balance changed due to the decrease in operating revenues and a higher amount of cash collected in 2023.
Net cash used in investing activities was $71,107 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $58,339 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Capital expenditures for the first six months of 2023 were $17,575, which primarily related to the purchase of technology and operating equipment.
Capital expenditures for the first six months of 2022 were $18,673, which primarily related to the investment in the expansion of our national hub in Columbus, Ohio and the purchase of operating equipment. Investing activities for the first six months of 2023 included the acquisition of Land Air Express, Inc. for a preliminary purchase price of $56,567. While investing activities for the first six months of 2022 included the acquisition of Edgmon Trucking, LLC for a preliminary purchase price of $40,433.
Net cash used in financing activities was $86,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $44,411 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The change in the net cash used in financing activities was primarily due to the net proceeds from the
credit facility, partially offset by the increase in repurchases and retirement of common stock for the first six months of 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022. During the first
six months of 2023
, net proceeds from the credit facility were $14,250 as compared to during the first
six
months of 2022 payments on the credit facility were $8,250.
Share Repurchase Program
During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, we repurchased 759 and 176 shares of our common stock, respectively, for approximately $79,792 and $17,780, respectively, through open market transactions. All shares received were retired upon receipt, and the excess of the purchase price over the par value per share was recorded to “Retained Earnings” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains “forward-looking statements,” as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical information or statements of current condition and relate to future events or our future financial performance. Some forward-looking statements may be identified by use of such terms as “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “projects” or “expects.” In this Form 10-Q, forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, any statements regarding any projections of earnings, revenues, other financial items or related accounting treatment, or cost reduction measures; any statements regarding future performance; any statements regarding the availability of cash; any statements regarding our ability to maintain compliance with the covenants of our credit facility; any statements of plans, strategies, and objectives of management for future operations; any statements regarding our yield management process and any improvements in operating efficiencies; any statements regarding fuel shortages, changes in fuel prices and volatility in fuel surcharge revenue, and the impact on our business; any statements regarding consumer demand and inventory levels, and the impact on air freight volumes; any statements regarding future insurance, claims and litigation and any associated estimates or projections; any statements regarding an increase in the cost of new equipment; any statements concerning proposed or intended, new services, developments or integration measures; any statements regarding our technology and information systems, including the effectiveness of each; any statements regarding competition, including our specific advantages, the capabilities of our segments, including the integration of services and our geographic location; any statement regarding our properties; any statements regarding intended expansion through acquisition or greenfield startups; any statements regarding future business, economic conditions or performance; any statement regarding certain tax and accounting matters, including the impact on our financial statements; any statement regarding the impact and implementation of disclosure control systems; and any statements of belief and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.
Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The following is a list of factors, among others, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements: economic factors such as recessions, inflation, higher interest rates and downturns in customer business cycles, our ability to manage our growth and ability to grow, in part, through acquisitions, while being able to successfully integrate such acquisitions, our ability to secure terminal facilities in desirable locations at reasonable rates, more limited liquidity than expected which limits our ability to make key investments, the creditworthiness of our customers and their ability to pay for services rendered, our inability to maintain our historical growth rate because of a decreased volume of freight or decreased average revenue per pound of freight moving through our network, the availability and compensation of qualified Leased Capacity Providers and freight handlers as well as contracted, third-party motor carriers needed to serve our customers’ transportation needs, our inability to manage our information systems and inability of our information systems to handle an increased volume of freight moving through our network, the occurrence of cybersecurity risks and events, market acceptance of our service offerings, claims for property damage, personal injuries or workers’ compensation, enforcement of and changes in governmental regulations, environmental, tax, insurance and accounting matters, the handling of hazardous materials, changes in fuel prices, loss of a major customer, increasing competition and pricing pressure, our dependence on our senior management team and the potential effects of changes in employee status, seasonal trends, the occurrence of certain weather events, restrictions in our charter and bylaws, the cost of new equipment, the impact and efficacy of our disclosure controls and procedures, and the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. As a result of the foregoing, no assurance can be given as to future financial condition, cash flows or results of operations. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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| Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. | ||||
For quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risks, see “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in Item 7A of Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. As of the second quarter of 2023, there were no material changes in our exposures to market risk.
| Item 4. | Controls and Procedures. | ||||
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain controls and procedures designed to ensure that we are able to collect the information required to be disclosed in the reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and to process, summarize and disclose this information within the time periods specified in the rules of the SEC. Based on an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report conducted by management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer believe that these controls and procedures are effective to ensure that we are able to collect, process and disclose the information we are required to disclose in the reports we file with the SEC within the required time periods.
Changes in Internal Control
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation described above that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
| Part II. | Other Information | ||||
| Item 1. | Legal Proceedings. | ||||
From time to time, we are a party to litigation incidental to and arising in the normal course of our business, most of which involve claims for personal injury and property damage related to the transportation and handling of freight, or workers’ compensation. We accrue for the uninsured portion of contingent losses from these and other pending claims when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Based on the knowledge of the facts, we believe the resolution of claims and pending litigation, taking into account existing reserves, will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. However, the results of complex legal proceedings are difficult to predict, and our view of these matters may change in the future as the litigation and related events unfold. For information regarding our insurance program and legal proceedings, see Note 11, Commitments and Contingencies in the Notes to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) set forth in Part 1 of this report.
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| Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. | ||||
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The table below sets forth information with respect to purchases of our common stock made by or on behalf of us during the three months ended June 30, 2023:
| Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share |
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
1
|
Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
1
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April 1, 2023 through
April 30, 2023 |
69,642 | $ | 108.02 | 69,642 | 1,688,228 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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May 1, 2023 through
May 31, 2023 |
112,135 | 98.13 | 112,135 | 1,576,093 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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June 1, 2023 through
June 30, 2023 |
103,026 | 101.82 | 103,026 | 1,473,067 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 284,803 | $ | 101.88 | 284,803 | 1,473,067 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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1
On February 5, 2019, our Board approved the 2019 Repurchase Plan authorizing up to 5.0 million shares of our common stock. The 2019 Share Repurchase Plan expires when the shares authorized for repurchase are exhausted or the 2019 Repurchase Plan is canceled.
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| Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities. | ||||
Not applicable.
| Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures. | ||||
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans
During the three months ended June 30, 2023, no director or officer of the Company adopted or terminated a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or "non Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
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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.
| Forward Air Corporation | ||||||||
| August 4, 2023 | By: | /s/ Thomas Schmitt | ||||||
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Thomas Schmitt
President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer and Duly Authorized Officer) |
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| Forward Air Corporation | ||||||||
| August 4, 2023 | By: | /s/ Rebecca J. Garbrick | ||||||
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Rebecca J. Garbrick
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer and Duly Authorized Officer) |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part IItem 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)Item 2. Management S Discussion and Analysis Of Financial Condition and Results Of OperationsItem 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market RiskItem 4. Controls and ProceduresPart Ii.other Information Item 1. Legal ProceedingsPart Ii.other InformationPart IIItem 1. Legal ProceedingsItem 2. Unregistered Sales Of Equity Securities and Use Of ProceedsItem 3. Defaults Upon Senior SecuritiesItem 4. Mine Safety DisclosuresItem 5. Other InformationItem 6. Exhibits