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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM                  TO

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-9533

GRAPHIC

WORLD FUEL SERVICES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida

59-2459427

(State or other jurisdiction of

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

Identification No.)

9800 N.W. 41 st Street, Suite 400

Miami, Florida

33178

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including area code: (305) 428-8000

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.  Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, 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 and post such files).  Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer x

Accelerated filer o

Non-accelerated filer o

Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o No x

The registrant had a total of 72,087,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, issued and outstanding as of October 26, 2012.



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Table of Contents

Part I.

Financial Information

General

1

Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011

2

Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

3

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Nine Months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

4

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

5

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

7

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

19

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

30

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

32

Part II.

Other Information

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

32

Item 6.

Exhibits

33

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Part I — Financial Information

General

The following unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of World Fuel Services Corporation and its subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and, therefore, omit or condense certain footnotes and other information normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial information, which are of a normal and recurring nature, have been made for the interim periods reported. Results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire fiscal year. The unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012 (“10-Q Report”) should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 (“2011 10-K Report”). World Fuel Services Corporation (“World Fuel” or the “Company”) and its subsidiaries are collectively referred to in this 10-Q Report as “we,” “our” and “us.”

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Item 1. Financial Statements

World Fuel Services Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited - In thousands, except per share data)

As of

September 30,

December 31,

2012

2011

Assets:

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

139,401

$

205,415

Accounts receivable, net

2,380,451

2,160,561

Inventories

591,870

472,584

Prepaid expenses

234,011

109,297

Other current assets

181,829

174,370

Total current assets

3,527,562

3,122,227

Property and equipment, net

101,742

90,710

Goodwill

396,923

346,246

Identifiable intangible assets, net

117,722

107,620

Non-current other assets

34,516

30,443

Total assets

$

4,178,465

$

3,697,246

Liabilities:

Current liabilities:

Short-term debt

$

26,516

$

17,800

Accounts payable

2,037,836

1,739,678

Customer deposits

121,321

105,554

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

178,103

163,110

Total current liabilities

2,363,776

2,026,142

Long-term debt

260,649

269,348

Non-current income tax liabilities, net

48,544

47,703

Other long-term liabilities

11,206

7,335

Total liabilities

2,684,175

2,350,528

Commitments and contingencies

Equity:

World Fuel shareholders’ equity:

Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 100 shares authorized, none issued

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized, 72,087 and 71,154 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively

721

712

Capital in excess of par value

511,860

502,551

Retained earnings

974,712

836,222

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(15,255

)

(6,524

)

Total World Fuel shareholders’ equity

1,472,038

1,332,961

Noncontrolling interest equity

22,252

13,757

Total equity

1,494,290

1,346,718

Total liabilities and equity

$

4,178,465

$

3,697,246

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

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World Fuel Services Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited - In thousands, except per share data)

For the Three Months ended

For the Nine Months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2012

2011

2012

2011

Revenue

$

9,911,673

$

9,510,792

$

29,009,525

$

25,298,907

Cost of revenue

9,730,921

9,339,945

28,499,415

24,826,190

Gross profit

180,752

170,847

510,110

472,717

Operating expenses:

Compensation and employee benefits

65,843

57,215

176,553

159,161

Provision for bad debt

3,631

2,422

4,413

6,749

General and administrative

40,230

40,285

126,482

114,254

109,704

99,922

307,448

280,164

Income from operations

71,048

70,925

202,662

192,553

Non-operating expenses, net:

Interest expense and other financing costs, net

(4,305

)

(4,791

)

(14,403

)

(11,614

)

Other income (expense), net

838

(1,643

)

1,316

(2,654

)

(3,467

)

(6,434

)

(13,087

)

(14,268

)

Income before income taxes

67,581

64,491

189,575

178,285

Provision for income taxes

14,683

10,649

33,249

32,113

Net income including noncontrolling interest

52,898

53,842

156,326

146,172

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

1,404

1,187

9,817

2,205

Net income attributable to World Fuel

$

51,494

$

52,655

$

146,509

$

143,967

Basic earnings per common share

$

0.72

$

0.74

$

2.06

$

2.04

Basic weighted average common shares

71,216

70,939

71,128

70,593

Diluted earnings per common share

$

0.72

$

0.74

$

2.04

$

2.02

Diluted weighted average common shares

71,816

71,587

71,791

71,415

Comprehensive income:

Net income including noncontrolling interest

$

52,898

$

53,842

$

156,326

$

146,172

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

Foreign currency translation adjustment

(739

)

(10,821

)

(8,818

)

(9,680

)

Change in effective portion of cash flow hedges, net of income tax expense of $27

87

87

Other comprehensive loss

(652

)

(10,821

)

(8,731

)

(9,680

)

Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interest

52,246

43,021

147,595

136,492

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

1,404

1,187

9,817

2,205

Comprehensive income attributable to World Fuel

$

50,842

$

41,834

$

137,778

$

134,287

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

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World Fuel Services Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

(Unaudited - In thousands)

Accumulated

Total

Capital in

Other

World Fuel

Noncontrolling

Common Stock

Excess of

Retained

Comprehensive

Shareholders’

Interest

Shares

Amount

Par Value

Earnings

Loss

Equity

Equity

Total Equity

Balance as of December 31, 2011

71,154

$

712

$

502,551

$

836,222

$

(6,524

)

$

1,332,961

$

13,757

$

1,346,718

Net income

146,509

146,509

9,817

156,326

Distribution of noncontrolling interest

(1,322

)

(1,322

)

Cash dividends declared

(8,019

)

(8,019

)

(8,019

)

Amortization of share-based payment awards

9,800

9,800

9,800

Issuance of common stock related to share-based payment awards including income tax benefit of $1,519

967

9

4,239

4,248

4,248

Purchases of common stock tendered by employees to satisfy the required withholding taxes related to share-based payment awards

(34

)

(4,730

)

(4,730

)

(4,730

)

Other comprehensive loss

(8,731

)

(8,731

)

(8,731

)

Balance as of September 30, 2012

72,087

$

721

$

511,860

$

974,712

$

(15,255

)

$

1,472,038

$

22,252

$

1,494,290

Accumulated

Total

Noncontrolling

Capital in

Other

World Fuel

Interest

Common Stock

Excess of

Retained

Comprehensive

Shareholders’

(Deficit)

Shares

Amount

Par Value

Earnings

Income (Loss)

Equity

Equity

Total Equity

Balance as of December 31, 2010

69,602

$

696

$

468,963

$

652,796

$

4,753

$

1,127,208

$

(644

)

$

1,126,564

Net income

143,967

143,967

2,205

146,172

Distribution of noncontrolling interest

(679

)

(679

)

Initial noncontrolling interest upon consolidation of joint venture

614

614

Capital contribution for joint ventures

10,371

10,371

Cash dividends declared

(7,949

)

(7,949

)

(7,949

)

Amortization of share-based payment awards

6,539

6,539

6,539

Issuance of common stock related to share-based payment awards including income tax benefit of $4,011

911

9

5,458

5,467

5,467

Issuance of common stock related to acquisition

691

7

27,484

27,491

27,491

Purchases of common stock tendered by employees to satisfy the required withholding taxes related to share-based payment awards

(78

)

(1

)

(9,020

)

(9,021

)

(9,021

)

Other comprehensive loss

(9,680

)

(9,680

)

(9,680

)

Balance as of September 30, 2011

71,126

$

711

$

499,424

$

788,814

$

(4,927

)

$

1,284,022

$

11,867

$

1,295,889

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

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World Fuel Services Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited - In thousands)

For the Nine Months ended September 30,

2012

2011

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income including noncontrolling interest

$

156,326

$

146,172

Adjustments to reconcile net income including noncontrolling interest to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

26,800

29,111

Provision for bad debt

4,413

6,749

Share-based payment award compensation costs

10,341

8,199

Deferred income tax provision (benefit)

4,724

(2,069

)

Extinguishment of liabilities

(9,956

)

(5,827

)

Foreign currency (gains) losses, net

(3,644

)

3,844

Other

1,391

1,277

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:

Accounts receivable, net

(173,120

)

(730,993

)

Inventories

(110,578

)

(179,573

)

Prepaid expenses

(126,750

)

7,939

Other current assets

(18,465

)

(87,166

)

Cash collateral deposits held by financial counterparties

6,941

(295

)

Non-current other assets

2,360

(615

)

Accounts payable

247,514

548,062

Customer deposits

17,195

18,702

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

13,469

21,228

Non-current income tax, net and other long-term liabilities

(690

)

(1,608

)

Total adjustments

(108,055

)

(363,035

)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

48,271

(216,863

)

Cash flows from investing activities:

Acquisitions and other investments, net of cash acquired

(71,337

)

(112,315

)

Capital expenditures

(18,737

)

(15,807

)

Issuance of notes receivable

(787

)

(11,121

)

Repayment of notes receivable

401

8,415

Net cash used in investing activities

(90,460

)

(130,828

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Borrowings under senior revolving credit facility and senior term loans

2,901,000

3,661,000

Repayments under senior revolving credit facility and senior term loans

(2,901,250

)

(3,411,000

)

Repayments of other debt

(8,306

)

(8,082

)

Payments of senior revolving credit facility and senior term loan facility loan costs

(2,483

)

Dividends paid on common stock

(8,019

)

(7,949

)

Payment of earn-out liability

(4,304

)

Payment of assumed employee benefits

(5,421

)

Capital contribution for joint venture

10,000

Distribution of noncontrolling interest

(1,401

)

(679

)

Federal and state tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for share-based payment awards

1,519

4,011

Purchases of common stock tendered by employees to satisfy the required withholding taxes related to share-based payment awards

(4,730

)

(9,021

)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(25,491

)

230,376

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

1,666

(3,724

)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(66,014

)

(121,039

)

Cash and cash equivalents, as of beginning of period

205,415

272,893

Cash and cash equivalents, as of end of period

$

139,401

$

151,854

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

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Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:

Cash dividends declared of $0.0375 per common share for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, but not yet paid, totaled $2.7 million as of September 30, 2012 and 2011, and were paid in October 2012 and 2011, respectively.

In connection with our acquisitions during the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we issued $7.2 million of promissory notes.  In connection with our acquisitions during the nine months ended September 30, 2011, we issued $27.5 million of common stock and $8.3 million of promissory notes.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, we granted equity awards to certain employees of which $2.7 million and $1.5 million, respectively, was previously recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities.

In connection with our acquisitions for the periods presented, the following table presents the assets acquired, net of cash and liabilities assumed:

For the Nine Months ended September 30,

2012

2011

Assets acquired, net of cash

$

140,725

$

203,979

Liabilities assumed

$

69,859

$

49,603

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

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World Fuel Services Corporation and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

1. Acquisitions and Significant Accounting Policies

Acquisitions

2012 Acquisitions

During the three months ended September 30, 2012, we completed two acquisitions.  We acquired certain assets of CarterEnergy Corporation, including the assets comprising its wholesale motor fuel distribution business (the “CarterEnergy business”) on September 1, 2012 .  The CarterEnergy business, based in Overland Park, Kansas, is a distributor of branded gasoline and diesel fuel to more than 700 retail operators and is a supplier to industrial, commercial and government customers.  The other acquisition was in our aviation segment and was not material.  The financial position, results of operations and cash flows of these acquisitions have been included in our consolidated financial statements since their respective acquisition dates.

During the three months ended June 30, 2012, we completed two acquisitions, which were not material individually or in the aggregate.  Of these acquisitions, one was in our aviation segment and the other was in our aviation and land segments.  The financial position, results of operations and cash flows of these acquisitions have been included in our consolidated financial statements since their respective acquisition dates.

The estimated aggregate purchase price for the 2012 acquisitions was $71.2 million, and is subject to change based on the final value of the net assets acquired.  The following reconciles the estimated aggregate purchase price for the 2012 acquisitions to the cash paid for the acquisitions, net of cash acquired (in thousands):

Estimated purchase price

$

71,151

Less: Promissory notes issued

7,214

Estimated cash consideration

63,937

Plus: Amounts due from sellers, net

23

Cash consideration paid

63,960

Less: Cash acquired

285

Cash paid for acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

$

63,675

The estimated purchase price for each of the 2012 acquisitions was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair value at the acquisition date.  Since the valuations of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the 2012 acquisitions have not been finalized, the allocation of the purchase price of these acquisitions may change. On an aggregate basis, the estimated purchase price allocation for the 2012 acquisitions is as follows (in thousands):

Assets acquired:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

285

Accounts receivable

50,951

Inventories

7,311

Property and equipment

5,174

Identifiable intangible assets

24,380

Goodwill

49,538

Other current and long-term assets

3,371

Liabilities assumed:

Accounts payable

(57,994

)

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

(10,200

)

Other long-term liabilities

(1,665

)

Estimated purchase price

$

71,151

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In connection with the 2012 acquisitions, we recorded goodwill of $42.2 million and $7.3 million in our land and aviation segments, respectively, of which $40.8 million is anticipated to be deductible for tax purposes.  The aggregate identifiable intangible assets consisted of $20.6 million of customer relationships and $2.0 million of other identifiable intangible assets with weighted average lives of 9.2 years and 6.3 years, respectively, as well as $1.8 million of indefinite-lived trademark/trade name rights.

The revenues and net income of the 2012 acquisitions did not have a significant impact on our results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Pro forma information for the 2012 acquisitions has not been provided as the impact is not significant.

2011 Acquisitions

Based on our ongoing fair value assessment of certain of our 2011 acquisitions since December 31, 2011, we reclassified $2.9 million in goodwill from our aviation segment to our land segment and increased aviation segment goodwill by $1.8 million as a result of the reclassification of $1.1 million from identifiable intangible assets and a $0.7 million purchase price adjustment.

Significant Accounting Policies

Except as updated below, the significant accounting policies we use for quarterly financial reporting are the same as those disclosed in Note 1 of the “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” included in our 2011 10-K Report.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes to the consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our majority-owned or controlled subsidiaries, after elimination of all significant intercompany accounts, transactions, and profits.

Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation.

Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement

We have a Receivables Purchase Agreement (“RPA”) to sell up to $125.0 million of certain of our accounts receivable. On our sold receivables, we are charged a discount margin equivalent to a floating market rate plus 2% and certain other fees, as applicable and we retain a beneficial interest in certain of the sold accounts receivable which is included in accounts receivable, net in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

As of September 30, 2012, we had sold accounts receivable of $84.7 million and retained a beneficial interest of $19.3 million.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, the fees and interest paid under the receivables purchase agreement were not significant.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the future earnings and cash flow potential of acquired businesses in excess of the fair values that are assigned to all other identifiable assets and liabilities.  Goodwill arises because the purchase price paid reflects numerous factors, including the strategic fit and expected synergies these acquisitions bring to existing operations and the prevailing market value for comparable companies.  As of September 30, 2012, goodwill was $396.9 million as compared to $346.2 million as of December 31, 2011.  Of the $50.7 million increase in goodwill, $51.3 million was related to acquisitions (see Acquisitions above), which was partially offset by reductions in goodwill of $0.5 million and $0.1 million as a result of foreign currency translation adjustments of our Brazilian subsidiary in our marine segment and our South African subsidiary in our aviation segment, respectively.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment. In July 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting standards update (“ASU”) which permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. This update is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed in fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012; however, early adoption is permitted.  We do not believe adoption of this new guidance will have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

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Disclosure About Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. In December 2011, the FASB issued an ASU which requires companies to disclose information about financial instruments that have been offset and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. Companies will be required to provide both net (offset amounts) and gross information in the notes to the financial statements for relevant assets and liabilities that are offset. This update is effective at the beginning of our 2013 fiscal year and will be applied retrospectively. We do not believe adoption of this new guidance will have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

Disclosure Relating to Comprehensive Income. In June 2011, the FASB issued an ASU aimed at increasing the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income in the financial statements. This update requires companies to present comprehensive income in a single statement below net income or in a separate statement of comprehensive income immediately following the income statement. This ASU became effective on a prospective basis at the beginning of our 2012 fiscal year.  In December 2011, the FASB issued an ASU to defer the effective date of the specific requirement to present items that are reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income to net income alongside their respective components of net income and other comprehensive income. All other provisions of this update are currently in effect.  The adoption of this ASU resulted in the inclusion of consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the periods presented below the consolidated statements of income.

Fair Value Measurements. In May 2011, the FASB issued an ASU to provide a consistent definition of fair value and common requirements for measurement and disclosure of fair value between International Financial Reporting Standards and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This ASU changes some fair value measurement principles and enhances disclosure requirements related to activities in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The guidance became effective on a prospective basis at the beginning of our 2012 fiscal year. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

2. Derivatives

We enter into financial derivative contracts in order to mitigate the risk of market price fluctuations in aviation, marine and land fuel, to offer our customers fuel pricing alternatives to meet their needs and to mitigate the risk of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.  We also enter into proprietary derivative transactions, primarily intended to capitalize on arbitrage opportunities related to basis or time spreads related to fuel products we sell.  We have applied the normal purchase and normal sales exception (“NPNS”), as provided by accounting guidance for derivative instruments and hedging activities, to certain of our physical forward sales and purchase contracts.  While these contracts are considered derivative instruments under the guidance for derivative instruments and hedging activities, they are not recorded at fair value, but rather are recorded in our consolidated financial statements when physical settlement of the contracts occurs.  If it is determined that a transaction designated as NPNS no longer meets the scope of the exception, the fair value of the related contract is recorded as an asset or liability on the consolidated balance sheet and the difference between the fair value and the contract amount is immediately recognized through earnings.

The following describes our derivative classifications:

Cash Flow Hedges. Includes certain of our foreign currency forward contracts we enter into in order to mitigate the risk of currency exchange rate fluctuations.

Fair Value Hedges. Includes derivatives we enter into in order to hedge price risk associated with our inventory and certain firm commitments relating to fixed price purchase and sale contracts.

Non-designated Derivatives. Includes derivatives we primarily enter into in order to mitigate the risk of market price fluctuations in aviation, marine and land fuel in the form of swaps or futures as well as certain fixed price purchase and sale contracts and proprietary trading. In addition, non-designated derivatives are also entered into to hedge the risk of currency rate fluctuations.

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As of September 30, 2012, our derivative instruments, at their respective fair value positions were as follows (in thousands, except mark-to-market prices):

Hedge Strategy

Settlement
Period

Derivative Instrument

Notional

Unit

Mark-to-
Market
Prices

Mark-to-
Market

Cash Flow Hedge

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

473

EUR

$

0.05

$

26

2013

Foreign currency contracts (long)

1,758

EUR

0.05

88

$

114

Fair Value Hedge

2012

Commodity contracts for inventory hedging (long)

16,999

GAL

$

0.12

$

2,041

2012

Commodity contracts for inventory hedging (short)

71,083

GAL

(0.05

)

(3,398

)

2012

Commodity contracts for inventory hedging (long)

19

MT

(0.21

)

(4

)

2012

Commodity contracts for inventory hedging (short)

51

MT

(3.69

)

(188

)

$

(1,549

)

Non-Designated

2012

Commodity contracts (long)

111,788

GAL

$

0.06

$

6,376

2012

Commodity contracts (short)

182,095

GAL

(0.07

)

(12,388

)

2012

Commodity contracts (long)

3,766

MT

11.81

44,487

2012

Commodity contracts (short)

2,976

MT

(11.07

)

(32,939

)

2013

Commodity contracts (long)

30,498

GAL

0.09

2,810

2013

Commodity contracts (short)

86,249

GAL

(0.04

)

(3,022

)

2013

Commodity contracts (long)

2,248

MT

6.52

14,659

2013

Commodity contracts (short)

1,087

MT

(7.04

)

(7,653

)

2014

Commodity contracts (long)

263

GAL

0.05

12

2014

Commodity contracts (short)

1,048

GAL

0.07

76

2014

Commodity contracts (long)

10

MT

2.70

27

2014

Commodity contracts (short)

13

MT

6.08

79

2015

Commodity contracts (long)

2

MT

1.00

2

2015

Commodity contracts (short)

2

MT

(1.00

)

(2

)

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

1,448

AUD

0.00

2

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

4,092

AUD

0.00

4

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

1,451

BRL

0.01

8

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

17,978

CAD

0.01

114

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

14,600

CAD

(0.03

)

(471

)

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

3,614,091

CLP

0.00

61

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

75,536

CLP

(0.00

)

(2

)

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

8,455,751

COP

0.00

14

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

16,400

DKK

0.01

126

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

17,000

DKK

(0.01

)

(134

)

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

16,628

EUR

0.03

541

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

34,834

EUR

(0.04

)

(1,521

)

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

58,715

GBP

0.03

1,621

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

82,701

GBP

(0.03

)

(2,872

)

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

22,502

JPY

0.00

1

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

175,189

JPY

(0.00

)

(14

)

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

352,026

MXN

0.00

303

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

267,447

MXN

(0.00

)

(148

)

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

14,000

NOK

0.00

20

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

33,288

NOK

(0.00

)

(130

)

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

6,367

RON

(0.02

)

(100

)

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

18,902

SGD

0.02

356

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

22,537

SGD

(0.02

)

(375

)

2013

Foreign currency contracts (long)

28,390

GBP

0.03

972

2013

Foreign currency contracts (short)

49,180

GBP

(0.03

)

(1,638

)

2013

Foreign currency contracts (short)

15,768

JPY

(0.00

)

(1

)

2014

Foreign currency contracts (long)

250

GBP

(0.01

)

(2

)

2014

Foreign currency contracts (short)

1,430

GBP

(0.04

)

(52

)

$

9,207

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The following table presents information about our derivative instruments measured at fair value and their locations on the consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):

As of

September 30,

December 31,

Balance Sheet Location

2012

2011

Derivative assets:

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

Commodity contracts

Other current assets

$

3,276

$

528

Commodity contracts

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

22

Foreign currency contracts

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

99

Foreign currency contracts

Other long-term liabilities

15

3,390

550

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Commodity contracts

Other current assets

128,114

59,185

Commodity contracts

Non-current other assets

2,009

2,065

Commodity contracts

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

3,489

3,231

Commodity contracts

Other long-term liabilities

2,793

40

Foreign currency contracts

Other current assets

647

1,912

Foreign currency contracts

Non-current other assets

34

1,082

Foreign currency contracts

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

4,347

Foreign currency contracts

Other long-term liabilities

48

141,481

67,515

$

144,871

$

68,065

Derivative liabilities:

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

Commodity contracts

Other current assets

$

18

$

1,519

Commodity contracts

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

4,807

21

4,825

1,540

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Commodity contracts

Other current assets

90,522

37,713

Commodity contracts

Non-current other assets

84

2

Commodity contracts

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

29,402

16,434

Commodity contracts

Other long-term liabilities

3,873

1,213

Foreign currency contracts

Other current assets

319

413

Foreign currency contracts

Non-current other assets

194

481

Foreign currency contracts

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

7,684

124

Foreign currency contracts

Other long-term liabilities

196

132,274

56,380

$

137,099

$

57,920

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The following table presents the effect and financial statement location of our derivative instruments and related hedged items in fair value hedging relationships on our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income (in thousands):

Realized and Unrealized
Gain (Loss)

Realized and Unrealized
Gain (Loss)

Derivatives

Location

2012

2011

Hedged Items

Location

2012

2011

Three months ended September 30,

Commodity contracts

Revenue

$

$

(7,081

)

Firm commitments

Revenue

$

$

7,284

Commodity contracts

Cost of revenue

1,112

Firm commitments

Cost of revenue

(855

)

Commodity contracts

Cost of revenue

(38,337

)

14,375

Inventories

Cost of revenue

44,615

(9,136

)

$

(38,337

)

$

8,406

$

44,615

$

(2,707

)

Nine months ended September 30,

Commodity contracts

Revenue

$

265

$

9,124

Firm commitments

Revenue

$

(201

)

$

(9,505

)

Commodity contracts

Cost of revenue

(1,417

)

(6,718

)

Firm commitments

Cost of revenue

739

7,456

Commodity contracts

Cost of revenue

(28,144

)

(19,219

)

Inventories

Cost of revenue

41,196

35,160

$

(29,296

)

$

(16,813

)

$

41,734

$

33,111

There were no gains or losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 that were excluded from the assessment of the effectiveness of our fair value hedges.

The following table presents the effect and financial statement location of our derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships on our accumulated other comprehensive income and consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income (in thousands):

Amount of Gain

Amount of Gain

Recognized in Accumulated

Reclassified from Accumulated

Other Comprehensive Income

Location of

Other Comprehensive Income

(Effective Portion)

Realized Gain

(Effective Portion)

Derivatives

2012

2011

(Effective Portion)

2012

2011

Three and nine months ended September 30,

Foreign currency contracts

$

127

$

Other income (expense), net

$

13

$

In the event forecasted cash outflows are less than the hedged amounts, a portion or all of the gains or losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income are reclassified to the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

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The following table presents the effect and financial statement location of our derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income (in thousands):

Realized and Unrealized

Gain (Loss)

Derivatives

Location

2012

2011

Three months ended September 30,

Commodity contracts

Revenue

$

30,928

$

3,703

Commodity contracts

Cost of revenue

(29,272

)

(379

)

Foreign currency contracts

Revenue

(1,392

)

1,361

Foreign currency contracts

Other income (expense), net

(785

)

2,054

$

(521

)

$

6,739

Nine months ended September 30,

Commodity contracts

Revenue

$

14,156

$

6,751

Commodity contracts

Cost of revenue

298

2,844

Foreign currency contracts

Revenue

(2,120

)

1,361

Foreign currency contracts

Other income (expense), net

(1,469

)

(818

)

$

10,865

$

10,138

We enter into derivative instrument contracts which may require us to periodically post collateral. Certain of these derivative contracts contain clauses that are similar to credit-risk-related contingent features, including material adverse change, general adequate assurance and internal credit review clauses that may require additional collateral to be posted and/or settlement of the instruments in the event an aforementioned clause is triggered.  The triggering events are not a quantifiable measure; rather they are based on good faith and reasonable determination by the counterparty that the triggers have occurred. The net liability position for such contracts, the collateral posted and the amount of assets required to be posted and/or to settle the positions should a contingent feature be triggered were not significant as of September 30, 2012.

3. Interest Income, Expense and Other Financing Costs

The following table provides additional information about our interest expense and other financing costs, net, for the periods presented (in thousands):

For the Three Months ended

For the Nine Months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2012

2011

2012

2011

Interest income

$

256

$

165

$

781

$

391

Interest expense and other financing costs

(4,561

)

(4,956

)

(15,184

)

(12,005

)

$

(4,305

)

$

(4,791

)

$

(14,403

)

$

(11,614

)

4. Other Comprehensive Loss and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Our other comprehensive loss consists of foreign currency translation adjustment losses or gains related to our subsidiaries that have a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar and gains or losses relating to cash flow hedges. Our foreign currency translation adjustments amounted to losses of $0.7 million and $8.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, and losses of $10.8 million and $9.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively.  The foreign currency translation adjustment losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 were primarily due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar as compared to the Brazilian Real.  We recorded gains of $0.1 million on our cash flow hedges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.  As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, our accumulated other comprehensive loss amounted to $15.3 million and $6.5 million, respectively.

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5. Income Taxes

Our income tax provision for the periods presented and the respective effective tax rates for such periods are as follows (in thousands, except for tax rates):

For the Three Months ended

For the Nine Months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2012

2011

2012

2011

Income tax provision

$

14,683

$

10,649

$

33,249

$

32,113

Effective income tax rate

21.7

%

16.5

%

17.5

%

18.0

%

Our provision for income taxes for each of the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 were calculated based on the estimated annual effective tax rate for the full 2012 and 2011 fiscal years.  The provision for income taxes for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2012 includes an adjustment for an income tax benefit of $3.3 million for a discrete item related to a change in estimate in an uncertain tax position which was recognized in the three-month period ended March 31, 2012.  The actual effective tax rate for the full 2012 fiscal year may be materially different as a result of differences between estimated versus actual results and the geographic tax jurisdictions in which the results are earned.

6. Earnings per Common Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the periods presented (in thousands, except per share amounts):

For the Three Months ended

For the Nine Months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2012

2011

2012

2011

Numerator:

Net income attributable to World Fuel

$

51,494

$

52,655

$

146,509

$

143,967

Denominator:

Weighted average common shares for basic earnings per common share

71,216

70,939

71,128

70,593

Effect of dilutive securities

600

648

663

822

Weighted average common shares for diluted earnings per common share

71,816

71,587

71,791

71,415

Weighted average securities which are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share because their impact is anti-dilutive or their performance conditions have not been met

452

119

307

85

Basic earnings per common share

$

0.72

$

0.74

$

2.06

$

2.04

Diluted earnings per common share

$

0.72

$

0.74

$

2.04

$

2.02

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7. Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Matters

Cathay Pacific Litigation

On April 11, 2012, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (“Cathay”) filed a writ in the High Court of the Republic of Singapore against one of our subsidiaries, World Fuel Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd. (“WFSS”) alleging property damage and bodily injuries arising out of the emergency landing of a Cathay aircraft in Hong Kong, which Cathay alleges was caused by contaminated fuel supplied by WFSS.  Although not specified in the writ, Cathay claims damages relating to the incident of approximately $34.0 million.  Because the outcome of litigation is inherently uncertain, we cannot estimate the possible loss or range of loss for this matter.  We intend to vigorously defend this claim, and we believe our liability in this matter (if any) should be adequately covered by insurance.  As of September 30, 2012, we have not recorded any accruals associated with this claim.

Other Matters

We are involved in litigation and administrative proceedings primarily arising in the normal course of our business.  We are not currently a party to any other pending litigation or administrative proceeding that is expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.  As of September 30, 2012, we had recorded certain accruals which were not significant.

8. Fair Value Measurements

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, net, accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate fair value based on the short-term maturities of these instruments.  We believe the carrying values of our debt and notes receivable approximate fair value since these instruments bear interest either at variable rates or fixed rates which are not significantly different than market rates.  Based on the fair value hierarchy, our debt of $287.2 million as of September 30, 2012 and $287.1 million as of December 31, 2011 and our notes receivable of $7.0 million as of September 30, 2012 and $6.8 million as of December 31, 2011 are categorized in Level 3.

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The following table presents information about our assets and liabilities that are measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Sub-Total

Netting
and
Collateral

Total

As of September 30, 2012

Assets:

Commodity contracts

$

31,312

$

106,622

$

1,747

$

139,681

$

(101,945

)

$

37,736

Foreign currency contracts

5,190

5,190

(5,020

)

170

Hedged item inventories

575

575

575

Total

$

31,312

$

112,387

$

1,747

$

145,446

$

(106,965

)

$

38,481

Liabilities:

Commodity contracts

$

32,699

$

96,007

$

$

128,706

$

(101,695

)

$

27,011

Foreign currency contracts

8,393

8,393

(5,020

)

3,373

Hedged item inventories

1,445

1,445

1,445

Total

$

32,699

$

105,845

$

$

138,544

$

(106,715

)

$

31,829

As of December 31, 2011

Assets:

Commodity contracts

$

14,038

$

51,033

$

$

65,071

$

(43,275

)

$

21,796

Foreign currency contracts

2,994

2,994

(893

)

2,101

Hedged item inventories

3,216

3,216

3,216

Hedged item commitments

206

206

206

Total

$

14,038

$

57,449

$

$

71,487

$

(44,168

)

$

27,319

Liabilities:

Commodity contracts

$

10,148

$

46,754

$

$

56,902

$

(43,291

)

$

13,611

Foreign currency contracts

1,018

1,018

(893

)

125

Hedged item inventories

24

24

24

Earn-out

4,194

4,194

4,194

Total

$

10,148

$

47,796

$

4,194

$

62,138

$

(44,184

)

$

17,954

Fair value of commodity contracts and hedged item commitments is derived using forward prices that take into account commodity prices, basis differentials, interest rates, credit risk ratings, option volatility and currency rates.  Commodity contracts categorized in Level 3 are due to the significance of the unobservable model inputs to their respective fair values. The unobservable model inputs, such as basis differentials, are based on the difference between the historical prices of our prior transactions and the underlying observable data.  Fair value of hedged item inventories is derived using spot commodity prices and basis differentials.  Fair value of foreign currency contracts is derived using forward prices that take into account interest rates, credit risk ratings and currency rates.

For our derivative contracts, we may enter into master netting, collateral and offset agreements with counterparties. These agreements provide us the ability to offset a counterparty’s rights and obligations, request additional collateral when necessary or liquidate the collateral in the event of counterparty default. We net fair value of cash collateral paid or received against fair value amounts recognized for net derivative positions executed with the same counterparty under the same master netting or offset agreement.

As of September 30, 2012, we had $4.9 million of cash collateral deposits held by financial counterparties included in other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.  In addition, as of September 30, 2012, we have offset $0.2 million of cash collateral received from customers against the total amount of commodity fair value assets in the above table.   As of December 31, 2011, we had $11.8 million of cash collateral deposits held by financial counterparties and there were no significant amounts of cash collateral that were offset against the total commodity fair value assets and liabilities in the above table.

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The following table presents information about our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis that utilized Level 3 inputs for the periods presented (in thousands):

Beginning
of Period

Total Gains
(Losses)
Included in
Earnings

Settlements

End
of Period

Change in
Unrealized
Gains Relating
to Assets and
Liabilities that
are Held at end
of Period

Location of Total Gains
(Losses) Included in
Earnings

Three months ended September 30, 2012

Assets:

Commodity contracts

$

$

2,060

$

313

$

1,747

$

1,747

Revenue

Three months ended September 30, 2011

Liabilities:

Earn-out

$

5,156

$

149

$

$

5,007

$

149

Other income (expense), net

Nine months ended September 30, 2012

Assets:

Commodity contracts

$

$

2,060

$

313

$

1,747

$

1,747

Revenue

Liabilities:

Earn-out

$

4,194

$

(110

)

$

4,304

$

$

Other income (expense), net

Nine months ended September 30, 2011

Assets:

Commodity contracts

$

90

$

$

90

$

$

Revenue

Liabilities:

Earn-out

$

5,012

$

5

$

$

5,007

$

5

Other income (expense), net

Our policy is to recognize transfers between Level 1, 2 or 3 as of the beginning of the reporting period in which the event or change in circumstances caused the transfer to occur.  There were no transfers between Level 1, 2 or 3 during the periods presented.  In addition, there were no significant Level 3 purchases, sales or issuances for the periods presented.

9.     Business Segments

Based on the nature of operations and quantitative thresholds pursuant to accounting guidance for segment reporting, we have three reportable operating business segments: aviation, marine and land.  Corporate expenses are allocated to the segments based on usage, where possible, or on other factors according to the nature of the activity.  Our results of operations include (i) the results of Nordic Camp Supply ApS and certain affiliates (“NCS”) in our aviation segment commencing on March 1, 2011, its acquisition date, and since January 1, 2012, a portion of NCS results is now included in our land segment, (ii) the results of Ascent Aviation Group, Inc. (“Ascent”) in our aviation segment commencing on April 1, 2011, its acquisition date and (iii) the results of the CarterEnergy business in our land segment commencing on September 1, 2012, its acquisition date.  The accounting policies of the reportable operating segments are the same as those described in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (see Note 1).

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Information concerning our revenue, gross profit and income from operations by segment is as follows (in thousands):

For the Three Months ended

For the Nine Months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2012

2011

2012

2011

Revenue:

Aviation segment

$

3,823,338

$

3,540,503

$

10,782,756

$

9,551,924

Marine segment

3,630,094

4,045,176

11,301,429

10,577,578

Land segment

2,458,241

1,925,113

6,925,340

5,169,405

$

9,911,673

$

9,510,792

$

29,009,525

$

25,298,907

Gross profit:

Aviation segment

$

84,197

$

83,966

$

218,282

$

236,121

Marine segment

53,960

50,069

160,785

140,958

Land segment

42,595

36,812

131,043

95,638

$

180,752

$

170,847

$

510,110

$

472,717

Income from operations:

Aviation segment

$

39,808

$

41,228

$

92,601

$

117,022

Marine segment

27,296

24,899

82,672

68,017

Land segment

18,185

18,653

62,737

43,342

85,289

84,780

238,010

228,381

Corporate overhead - unallocated

14,241

13,855

35,348

35,828

$

71,048

$

70,925

$

202,662

$

192,553

Information concerning our accounts receivable, net and total assets by segment is as follows (in thousands):

As of

September 30,

December 31,

2012

2011

Accounts receivable, net:

Aviation segment, net of allowance for bad debt of $9,333 and $8,441 as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively

$

692,554

$

569,086

Marine segment, net of allowance for bad debt of $8,734 and $9,495 as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively

1,222,379

1,261,340

Land segment, net of allowance for bad debt of $7,121 and $6,365 as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively

465,518

330,135

$

2,380,451

$

2,160,561

Total assets:

Aviation segment

$

1,561,799

$

1,149,031

Marine segment

1,521,167

1,568,378

Land segment

992,690

816,595

Corporate

102,809

163,242

$

4,178,465

$

3,697,246

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

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our 2011 10-K Report and the consolidated financial statements and related notes in “Item 1 - Financial Statements” appearing elsewhere in this 10-Q Report.  The following discussion may contain forward-looking statements, and our actual results may differ significantly from the results suggested by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that may cause our results to differ materially from the results and events anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements are described in “Item 1A — Risk Factors” of our 2011 10-K Report.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this report and the information incorporated by reference in it, or made by us in other reports, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), press releases, teleconferences, industry conferences or otherwise, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “could,” “would,” “will,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” “plan,” or words or phrases of similar meaning.

Forward-looking statements are estimates and projections reflecting our best judgment and involve risks, uncertainties or other factors relating to our operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control.  The Company’s actual results may differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.  These statements are based on our management’s expectations, beliefs and assumptions concerning future events affecting us, which in turn are based on currently available information.

Examples of forward-looking statements in this 10-Q Report include, but are not limited to, our expectations regarding our business strategy, business prospects, operating results, effectiveness of internal controls to manage risk, working capital, liquidity, capital expenditure requirements and future acquisitions.  Important assumptions relating to the forward-looking statements include, among others, assumptions regarding demand for our products, the cost, terms and availability of fuel from suppliers, pricing levels, the timing and cost of capital expenditures, outcome of pending litigation, competitive conditions, general economic conditions and synergies relating to acquisitions, joint ventures and alliances.  These assumptions could prove inaccurate. Although we believe that the estimates and projections reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, our expectations may prove to be incorrect.

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results and events anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

· customer and counterparty creditworthiness and our ability to collect accounts receivable and settle derivative contracts;

· changes in the market price of fuel;

· changes in the political, economic or regulatory conditions generally and in the markets in which we operate;

· our failure to effectively hedge certain financial risks and the use of derivatives;

· non-performance by counterparties or customers to derivative contracts;

· changes in credit terms extended to us from our suppliers;

· non-performance of suppliers on their sale commitments and customers on their purchase commitments;

· loss of, or reduced sales to a significant government customer;

· non-performance of third-party service providers;

· adverse conditions in the industries in which our customers operate, including a continuation of the global recession and its impact on the airline and shipping industries;

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· currency exchange fluctuations;

· failure of the fuel we sell to meet specifications;

· our ability to manage growth;

· our ability to integrate acquired businesses;

· material disruptions in the availability or supply of fuel;

· risks associated with the storage, transportation and delivery of petroleum products;

· risks associated with operating in high risk locations, such as Iraq and Afghanistan;

· uninsured losses;

· the impact of natural disasters, such as hurricanes;

· our failure to comply with restrictions and covenants in our senior revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”) and our senior term loans (“Term Loans”);

· the liquidity and solvency of banks within our Credit Facility and Term Loans;

· increases in interest rates;

· declines in the value and liquidity of cash equivalents and investments;

· our ability to retain and attract senior management and other key employees;

· changes in U.S. or foreign tax laws or changes in the mix of taxable income among different tax jurisdictions;

· our ability to comply with U.S. and international laws and regulations including those related to anti-corruption, economic sanction programs and environmental matters;

· increased levels of competition;

· the outcome of litigation; and

· other risks, including those described in “Item 1A - Risk Factors” in our 2011 10-K Report and those described from time to time in our other filings with the SEC.

We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for us to predict all of those risks, nor can we assess the impact of all of those risks on our business or the extent to which any factor may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. The forward-looking statements in this 10-Q Report are based on assumptions management believes are reasonable.  However, due to the uncertainties associated with forward-looking statements, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.  Further, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and unless required by law, we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to publicly update any of them in light of new information, future events, or otherwise.

For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).

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Overview

We are a leading global fuel logistics company, principally engaged in the marketing, sale and distribution of aviation, marine, and land fuel products and related services on a worldwide basis. We compete by providing our customers value-added benefits, including single-supplier convenience, competitive pricing, the availability of trade credit, price risk management, logistical support, fuel quality control and fuel procurement outsourcing. We have three reportable operating business segments: aviation, marine, and land. We primarily contract with third parties for the delivery and storage of fuel products and in some cases own storage and transportation assets for strategic purposes. In our aviation segment, we offer fuel and related services to major commercial airlines, second and third-tier airlines, cargo carriers, regional and low cost carriers, airports, fixed based operators, corporate fleets, fractional operators, private aircraft, military fleets and the U.S. and foreign governments, and we also offer a private label charge card to customers in the general aviation industry and charge card processing services in connection with the purchase of aviation fuel and related services. In our marine segment, we offer fuel and related services to a broad base of marine customers, including international container and tanker fleets, commercial cruise lines, yachts and time-charter operators, as well as to the U.S. and foreign governments. In our land segment, we offer fuel and related services to petroleum distributors operating in the land transportation market, retail petroleum operators, and industrial, commercial and government customers.  Additionally, we engage in crude oil marketing activities.

In our aviation and land segments, we primarily purchase and resell fuel, and we do not act as brokers. Profit from our aviation and land segments is primarily determined by the volume and the gross profit achieved on fuel resales, and in the case of the aviation segment, a percentage of processed charge card revenue. In our marine segment, we primarily purchase and resell fuel and also act as brokers for others. Profit from our marine segment is determined primarily by the volume and gross profit achieved on fuel resales and by the volume and commission rate of the brokering business. Our profitability in our segments also depends on our operating expenses, which may be significantly affected to the extent that we are required to provide for potential bad debt.

Our revenue and cost of revenue are significantly impacted by world oil prices, as evidenced in part by our revenue and cost of revenue fluctuations in recent fiscal years, while our gross profit is not necessarily impacted by changes in world oil prices. However, significant movements in fuel prices during any given financial period can have a significant impact on our gross profit, either positively or negatively depending on the direction, volatility and timing of such price movements.

We may experience decreases in future sales volumes and margins as a result of the ongoing deterioration in the world economy and transportation industry, natural disasters and continued conflicts and instability in the Middle East, Asia and Latin America, as well as potential future terrorist activities and possible military retaliation. In addition, because fuel costs represent a significant part of our customers’ operating expenses, volatile and/or high fuel prices can adversely affect our customers’ businesses, and, consequently, the demand for our services and our results of operations. Our hedging activities may not be effective to mitigate volatile fuel prices and may expose us to counterparty risk. See “Item 1A — Risk Factors” of our 2011 10-K Report.

Reportable Segments

We have three reportable operating segments: aviation, marine and land.  Corporate expenses are allocated to each segment based on usage, where possible, or on other factors according to the nature of the activity.  We evaluate and manage our business segments using the performance measurement of income from operations.    Financial information with respect to our business segments is provided in Note 9 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements included in this 10-Q Report.

Results of Operations

Our results of operations include (i) the results of Nordic Camp Supply ApS and certain affiliates (“NCS”) in our aviation segment commencing on March 1, 2011, its acquisition date, and since January 1, 2012, a portion of NCS results is now included in our land segment, (ii) the results of Ascent Aviation Group, Inc. (“Ascent”) in our aviation segment commencing on April 1, 2011, its acquisition date and (iii) the results of the acquisition of certain assets of CarterEnergy Corporation, including the assets comprising its wholesale motor fuel distribution business (the “CarterEnergy business”) in our land segment commencing on September 1, 2012, its acquisition date.

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Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2011

Revenue. Our revenue for the third quarter of 2012 was $9.9 billion, an increase of $0.4 billion, or 4.2%, as compared to the third quarter of 2011.  Our revenue during these periods was attributable to the following segments (in thousands):

For the Three Months ended

September 30,

2012

2011

$ Change

Aviation segment

$

3,823,338

$

3,540,503

$

282,835

Marine segment

3,630,094

4,045,176

(415,082

)

Land segment

2,458,241

1,925,113

533,128

$

9,911,673

$

9,510,792

$

400,881

Our aviation segment contributed $3.8 billion in revenue for the third quarter of 2012, an increase of $0.3 billion, or 8.0% as compared to the third quarter of 2011.  The increase in aviation segment revenue was due to $0.4 billion in increased volume attributable to new and existing customers, which was partially offset by decreased revenue of $0.1 billion due to a decrease in the average price per gallon sold as a result of lower world oil prices in the third quarter of 2012 as compared to the third quarter of 2011.

Our marine segment contributed $3.6 billion in revenue for the third quarter of 2012, a decrease of $0.4 billion, or 10.3%, as compared to the third quarter of 2011.  Of the decrease in marine segment revenue, $0.2 billion was due to decreased sales volume and $0.2 billion was due to a decrease in the average price per metric ton sold in the third quarter of 2012 as compared to the third quarter of 2011.

Our land segment contributed $2.5 billion in revenue for the third quarter of 2012, an increase of $0.5 billion, or 27.7%, as compared to the third quarter of 2011.  Of the increase in land segment revenue, $0.3 billion was due to increased volume attributable to new and existing customers and $0.2 billion was due to increased volume attributable to acquired businesses.

Gross Profit. Our gross profit for the third quarter of 2012 was $180.8 million, an increase of $9.9 million, or 5.8%, as compared to the third quarter of 2011. Our gross profit during these periods was attributable to the following segments (in thousands):

For the Three Months ended

September 30,

2012

2011

$ Change

Aviation segment

$

84,197

$

83,966

$

231

Marine segment

53,960

50,069

3,891

Land segment

42,595

36,812

5,783

$

180,752

$

170,847

$

9,905

Our aviation segment gross profit for the third quarter of 2012 was $84.2 million, an increase of $0.2 million, or 0.3%, as compared to the third quarter of 2011. The increase in aviation segment gross profit was due to $8.6 million in increased volume principally attributable to new and existing customers, which was partially offset by $8.4 million in lower gross profit per gallon sold due to fluctuations in customer mix.

Our marine segment gross profit for the third quarter of 2012 was $54.0 million, an increase of $3.9 million, or 7.8%, as compared to the third quarter of 2011.  Of the increase in marine segment gross profit, $6.9 million was due to increased gross profit per metric ton sold principally due to certain higher margin activity, which was partially offset by $3.0 million due to decreased sales volume.

Our land segment gross profit for the third quarter of 2012 was $42.6 million, an increase of $5.8 million, or 15.7%, as compared to the third quarter of 2011.  Of the increase in land segment gross profit, $8.9 million was due to increased volume principally attributable to acquired businesses, which was partially offset by $3.1 million in lower gross profit per gallon sold due to fluctuations in customer mix.

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Operating Expenses. Total operating expenses for the third quarter of 2012 were $109.7 million, an increase of $9.8 million, or 9.8%, as compared to the third quarter of 2011.  The following table sets forth our expense categories (in thousands):

For the Three Months ended

September 30,

2012

2011

$ Change

Compensation and employee benefits

$

65,843

$

57,215

$

8,628

Provision for bad debt

3,631

2,422

1,209

General and administrative

40,230

40,285

(55

)

$

109,704

$

99,922

$

9,782

The $8.6 million increase in compensation and employee benefits was principally due to $6.9 million in increased expenses to support our growing global business and $1.7 million related to the inclusion of acquired businesses.  The $1.2 million increase in provision for bad debt was principally due to an overall increase in the accounts receivable balance.

Income from Operations .  Our income from operations for the third quarter of 2012 was $71.0 million, an increase of $0.1 million, or 0.2%, as compared to the third quarter of 2011.  Income from operations during these periods was attributable to the following segments (in thousands):

For the Three Months ended

September 30,

2012

2011

$ Change

Aviation segment

$

39,808

$

41,228

$

(1,420

)

Marine segment

27,296

24,899

2,397

Land segment

18,185

18,653

(468

)

85,289

84,780

509

Corporate overhead - unallocated

14,241

13,855

386

$

71,048

$

70,925

$

123

Our aviation segment income from operations was $39.8 million for the third quarter of 2012, a decrease of $1.4 million, or 3.4%, as compared to the third quarter of 2011. This decrease resulted from a $1.6 million increase in operating expenses, which was partially offset by $0.2 million in higher gross profit.

Our marine segment earned $27.3 million in income from operations for the third quarter of 2012, an increase of $2.4 million, or 9.6%, as compared to the third quarter of 2011. This increase resulted from $3.9 million in higher gross profit, which was partially offset by increased operating expenses of $1.5 million.

Our land segment income from operations was $18.2 million for the third quarter of 2012, a decrease of $0.5 million, or 2.5%, as compared to the third quarter of 2011. This decrease resulted from increased operating expenses of $6.3 million, which was partially offset by $5.8 million in higher gross profit. Of the increase in land segment operating expenses, $3.4 million was related to the inclusion of acquired businesses and $2.9 million was due to increased expenses to support our growing global business.

Corporate overhead costs not charged to the business segments were $14.2 million for the third quarter of 2012, an increase of $0.4 million, or 2.8%, as compared to the third quarter of 2011.

Non-Operating Expenses, net. For the third quarter of 2012, we had non-operating expenses, net of $3.5 million, a decrease of $3.0 million as compared to the third quarter of 2011. This decrease was principally due to a $1.9 million positive change related to foreign currency exchange gains of $0.2 million for the third quarter of 2012 as compared to foreign currency exchange losses of $1.7 million for the third quarter of 2011 and a $0.5 million decrease in interest expense and other financing costs, net as a result of lower average borrowings under the Credit Facility as compared to the third quarter of 2011.

Taxes. For the third quarter of 2012, our effective tax rate was 21.7% and our income tax provision was $14.7 million, as compared to an effective tax rate of 16.5% and an income tax provision of $10.6 million for the third quarter of 2011.  The higher effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2012 resulted principally from differences in the results of our subsidiaries in tax jurisdictions with different tax rates as compared to the third quarter of 2011.

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Net Income and Diluted Earnings per Common Share. Our net income for the third quarter of 2012 was $51.5 million, a decrease of $1.2 million, or 2.2%, as compared to the third quarter of 2011. Diluted earnings per common share for the third quarter of 2012 was $0.72 per common share, a decrease of $0.02 per common share, or 2.7%, as compared to the third quarter of 2011.

Non-GAAP Net Income and Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings per Common Share . The following table sets forth the reconciliation between our net income and non-GAAP net income for the third quarter of 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):

For the Three Months ended

September 30,

2012

2011

Net income attributable to World Fuel

$

51,494

$

52,655

Share-based compensation expense, net of taxes

2,475

1,738

Intangible asset amortization expense, net of taxes

3,953

4,870

Non-GAAP net income attributable to World Fuel

$

57,922

$

59,263

The following table sets forth the reconciliation between our diluted earnings per common share and non-GAAP diluted earnings per common share for the third quarter of 2012 and 2011:

For the Three Months ended

September 30,

2012

2011

Diluted earnings per common share

$

0.72

$

0.74

Share-based compensation expense, net of taxes

0.03

0.02

Intangible asset amortization expense, net of taxes

0.06

0.07

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per common share

$

0.81

$

0.83

The non-GAAP financial measures exclude costs associated with share-based compensation and amortization of acquired intangible assets, primarily because we do not believe they are reflective of the Company’s core operating results. We believe the exclusion of share-based compensation from operating expenses is useful given the variation in expense that can result from changes in the fair value of our common stock, the effect of which is unrelated to the operational conditions that give rise to variations in the components of our operating costs. Also, we believe the exclusion of the amortization of acquired intangible assets is useful for purposes of evaluating operating performance of our core operating results and comparing them period-over-period.  We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered in conjunction with our financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP, are useful to investors to further aid in evaluating the ongoing financial performance of the Company and to provide greater transparency as supplemental information to our GAAP results. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.  In addition, our presentation of non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per common share may not be comparable to the presentation of such metrics by other companies.  Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

Revenue. Our revenue for the first nine months of 2012 was $29.0 billion, an increase of $3.7 billion, or 14.7%, as compared to the first nine months of 2011.  Our revenue during these periods was attributable to the following segments (in thousands):

For the Nine Months ended

September 30,

2012

2011

$ Change

Aviation segment

$

10,782,756

$

9,551,924

$

1,230,832

Marine segment

11,301,429

10,577,578

723,851

Land segment

6,925,340

5,169,405

1,755,935

$

29,009,525

$

25,298,907

$

3,710,618

Our aviation segment contributed $10.8 billion in revenue for the first nine months of 2012, an increase of $1.2 billion, or 12.9% as compared to the first nine months of 2011.  The increase in aviation segment revenue was principally due to increased volume attributable to new and existing customers.

Our marine segment contributed $11.3 billion in revenue for the first nine months of 2012, an increase of $0.7 billion, or 6.8%, as compared to the first nine months of 2011.  The increase in marine segment revenue was principally due to an increase in the average price per metric ton sold as a result of higher world oil prices in the first nine months of 2012 as compared to the first nine months of 2011.

Our land segment contributed $6.9 billion in revenue for the first nine months of 2012, an increase of $1.8 billion, or 34.0%, as compared to the first nine months of 2011.  The increase in land segment revenue was due to $0.7 billion in increased volume attributable to new and existing customers and $0.6 billion in increased volume attributable to crude oil marketing activities. Of the remaining increase in land segment revenue, $0.3 billion was due to revenue from acquired businesses and $0.2 billion was due to an increase in the average price per gallon sold as a result of higher world oil prices in the first nine months of 2012 as compared to the first nine months of 2011.

Gross Profit. Our gross profit for the first nine months of 2012 was $510.1 million, an increase of $37.4 million, or 7.9%, as compared to the first nine months of 2011.  Our gross profit during these periods was attributable to the following segments (in thousands):

For the Nine Months ended

September 30,

2012

2011

$ Change

Aviation segment

$

218,282

$

236,121

$

(17,839

)

Marine segment

160,785

140,958

19,827

Land segment

131,043

95,638

35,405

$

510,110

$

472,717

$

37,393

Our aviation segment gross profit for the first nine months of 2012 was $218.3 million, a decrease of $17.8 million, or 7.6%, as compared to the first nine months of 2011.  The decrease in aviation segment gross profit was due to $10.3 million in lower gross profit per gallon sold in our physical inventory business as a result of volatility, timing and direction of jet fuel price movements in the first nine months of 2012 as compared to the first nine months of 2011.  The remaining decrease in aviation gross profit of $7.5 million was principally due to fluctuations in customer mix.

Our marine segment gross profit for the first nine months of 2012 was $160.8 million, an increase of $19.8 million, or 14.1%, as compared to the first nine months of 2011.  The increase in marine segment gross profit was principally due to higher gross profit per metric ton sold due to certain higher margin business.

Our land segment gross profit for the first nine months of 2012 was $131.0 million, an increase of $35.4 million, or 37.0%, as compared to the first nine months of 2011. Of the increase in land segment gross profit, $21.6 million was due to increased volume attributable to crude oil marketing activities and $18.0 million was principally due to gross profit from acquired businesses, which were partially offset by a decrease in land segment gross profit of $4.2 million principally due to fluctuations in customer mix.

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Operating Expenses. Total operating expenses for the first nine months of 2012 were $307.4 million, an increase of $27.3 million, or 9.7%, as compared to the first nine months of 2011.  The following table sets forth our expense categories (in thousands):

For the Nine Months ended

September 30,

2012

2011

$ Change

Compensation and employee benefits

$

176,553

$

159,161

$

17,392

Provision for bad debt

4,413

6,749

(2,336

)

General and administrative

126,482

114,254

12,228

$

307,448

$

280,164

$

27,284

The $17.4 million increase in compensation and employee benefits was due to $12.8 million in increased expenses to support our growing global business and $4.6 million related to the inclusion of acquired businesses.  The $2.3 million decrease in provision for bad debt was principally due to the recording of additional provision for bad debt in the first nine months of 2011. The $12.2 million increase in general and administrative expenses was due to $8.0 million related to the inclusion of acquired businesses and $4.2 million in increased expenses to support our growing global business.

Income from Operations .  Our income from operations for the first nine months of 2012 was $202.7 million, an increase of $10.1 million, or 5.2%, as compared to the first nine months of 2011.  Income from operations during these periods was attributable to the following segments (in thousands):

For the Nine Months ended

September 30,

2012

2011

$ Change

Aviation segment

$

92,601

$

117,022

$

(24,421

)

Marine segment

82,672

68,017

14,655

Land segment

62,737

43,342

19,395

238,010

228,381

9,629

Corporate overhead - unallocated

35,348

35,828

(480

)

$

202,662

$

192,553

$

10,109

Our aviation segment income from operations was $92.6 million for the first nine months of 2012, a decrease of $24.4 million, or 20.9%, as compared to the first nine months of 2011. This decrease resulted from $17.8 million in lower gross profit and $6.6 million in increased operating expenses attributable to the inclusion of acquired businesses.

Our marine segment earned $82.7 million in income from operations for the first nine months of 2012, an increase of $14.7 million, or 21.5%, as compared to the first nine months of 2011. This increase resulted from $19.8 million in higher gross profit, which was partially offset by increased operating expenses of $5.1 million.

Our land segment income from operations was $62.7 million for the first nine months of 2012, an increase of $19.4 million, or 44.7%, as compared to the first nine months of 2011. This increase resulted from $35.4 million in higher gross profit, which was partially offset by increased operating expenses of $16.0 million. Of the increase in land segment operating expenses, $10.2 million was related to the inclusion of acquired businesses and $5.8 million was due to increased expenses to support our growing global business.

Corporate overhead costs not charged to the business segments were $35.3 million for the first nine months of 2012, a decrease of $0.5 million, or 1.3%, as compared to the first nine months of 2011.

Non-Operating Expenses, net. For the first nine months of 2012, we had non-operating expenses, net of $13.1 million, a decrease of $1.2 million as compared to the first nine months of 2011. This decrease was attributable to a $3.1 million positive change related to foreign currency exchange gains of $0.7 million in the first nine months of 2012 as compared to foreign currency exchange losses of $2.4 million in the first nine months of 2011.  Partially offsetting this decrease was a $2.8 million increase in interest expense and other financing costs, net, as a result of higher average borrowings in the first nine months of 2012 as compared to the first nine months of 2011.

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Taxes .  For the first nine months of 2012, our effective tax rate was 17.5% and our income tax provision was $33.2 million, as compared to an effective tax rate of 18.0% and an income tax provision of $32.1 million for the first nine months of 2011. The lower effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2012 resulted principally from an income tax benefit of $3.3 million for a discrete item related to a change in estimate for an uncertain tax position, partially offset by differences in the results of our subsidiaries in tax jurisdictions with different tax rates as compared to the first nine months of 2011.  Without the discrete tax benefit, our effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2012 would have been 19.3%.

Net Income and Diluted Earnings per Common Share. Our net income for the first nine months of 2012 was $146.5 million, an increase of $2.5 million, or 1.8%, as compared to the first nine months of 2011. Diluted earnings per common share for the first nine months of 2012 was $2.04 per common share, an increase of $0.02 per common share, or 1.0%, as compared to the first nine months of 2011.

Non-GAAP Net Income and Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings per Common Share .  The following table sets forth the reconciliation between net income and our non-GAAP net income for the first nine months of 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):

For the Nine Months ended

September 30,

2012

2011

Net income attributable to World Fuel

$

146,509

$

143,967

Share-based compensation expense, net of taxes

6,583

5,626

Intangible asset amortization expense, net of taxes

10,537

14,103

Non-GAAP net income attributable to World Fuel

$

163,629

$

163,696

The following table sets forth the reconciliation between our diluted earnings per common share and non-GAAP diluted earnings per common share for the first nine months of 2012 and 2011:

For the Nine Months ended

September 30,

2012

2011

Diluted earnings per common share

$

2.04

$

2.02

Share-based compensation expense, net of taxes

0.09

0.08

Intangible asset amortization expense, net of taxes

0.15

0.20

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per common share

$

2.28

$

2.30

The non-GAAP financial measures exclude costs associated with share-based compensation and amortization of acquired intangible assets, primarily because we do not believe they are reflective of the Company’s core operating results. We believe the exclusion of share-based compensation from operating expenses is useful given the variation in expense that can result from changes in the fair value of our common stock, the effect of which is unrelated to the operational conditions that give rise to variations in the components of our operating costs. Also, we believe the exclusion of the amortization of acquired intangible assets is useful for purposes of evaluating operating performance of our core operating results and comparing them period-over-period.  We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered in conjunction with our financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP, are useful to investors to further aid in evaluating the ongoing financial performance of the Company and to provide greater transparency as supplemental information to our GAAP results. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.  In addition, our presentation of non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per common share may not be comparable to the presentation of such metrics by other companies.  Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flows

The following table reflects the major categories of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.  For additional details, please see the consolidated statements of cash flows.

For the Nine Months ended

September 30,

2012

2011

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

$

48,271

$

(216,863

)

Net cash used in investing activities

(90,460

)

(130,828

)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(25,491

)

230,376

Operating Activities .  For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, net cash provided by operating activities totaled $48.3 million as compared to net cash used in operating activities of $216.9 million for the first nine months of 2011. The $265.2 million increase in operating cash flows was principally due to a decrease in the amounts invested in working capital for the first nine months of 2012 as compared to the first nine months of 2011.

Investing Activities . For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, net cash used in investing activities was $90.5 million as compared to $130.8 million for the first nine months of 2011. The $40.3 million decrease in cash used in investing activities was principally due to a reduction in cash used for the acquisition of businesses in the first nine months of 2012 as compared to the first nine months of 2011.

Financing activities. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, net cash used in financing activities was $25.5 million as compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $230.4 million for the first nine months of 2011.  The $255.9 million decrease in financing cash flows was principally due to Term Loan borrowings of $250.0 million in the first nine months of 2011.

Other Liquidity Measures

Cash and Cash Equivalents. As of September 30, 2012, we had cash and cash equivalents of $139.4 million, which is entirely available for us to use without incurring additional costs. As of December 31, 2011, we had cash and cash equivalents of $205.4 million, of which $155.3 million was available for us to use without incurring additional costs and the remaining amount of $50.1 million would potentially be subject to additional costs if made available for us to use in the United States.  Our primary uses of cash and cash equivalents are to fund accounts receivable, purchase inventory and make strategic investments, primarily acquisitions. We are usually extended unsecured trade credit from our suppliers for our fuel purchases; however, certain suppliers require us to either prepay or provide a letter of credit. Increases in oil prices can negatively affect liquidity by increasing the amount of cash needed to fund fuel purchases as well as reducing the amount of fuel which we can purchase on an unsecured basis from our suppliers.

Credit Facility and Term Loans. We have a senior revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”) which permits borrowings of up to $800.0 million with a sublimit of $300.0 million for the issuance of letters of credit and bankers’ acceptances. Under the Credit Facility, we have the right to request increases in available borrowings up to an additional $150.0 million, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. The Credit Facility expires in July 2016.  We had no outstanding borrowings under our Credit Facility as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.  Our issued letters of credit under the Credit Facility totaled $23.8 million and $45.3 million as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.  We also had $249.8 million and $250.0 million in senior term loans (“Term Loans”) outstanding as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

Our liquidity consisting of cash and cash equivalents and availability under the Credit Facility fluctuate based on a number of factors, including the timing of receipts from our customers and payments to our suppliers as well as commodity prices. Our Credit Facility and our Term Loans contain certain financial covenants with which we are required to comply. Our failure to comply with the financial covenants contained in our Credit Facility and our Term Loans could result in an event of default. An event of default, if not cured or waived, would permit acceleration of any outstanding indebtedness under the Credit Facility and our Term Loans, trigger cross-defaults under other agreements to which we are a party and impair our ability to borrow and issue letters of credit, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. As of September 30, 2012, we were in compliance with all financial covenants contained in our Credit Facility and our Term Loans.

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Other Credit Lines .  Additionally, we have other uncommitted credit lines to issue letters of credit, bank guarantees and bankers’ acceptances, which are subject to fees at market rates.  As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, our outstanding letters of credit and bank guarantees under these credit lines totaled $180.9 million and $122.3 million, respectively.  We also have a Receivables Purchase Agreement (“RPA”) to allow for the sale of up to $125.0 million of our accounts receivable.  As of September 30, 2012, we had sold accounts receivable of $84.7 million and recorded a retained beneficial interest of $19.3 million under the RPA.

Short-Term Debt . As of September 30, 2012, our short-term debt of $26.5 million represents the current maturities (within the next twelve months) of certain promissory notes related to acquisitions, loans payable to noncontrolling shareholders of a consolidated subsidiary, Term Loan borrowings and capital lease obligations.

We believe that available funds from existing cash and cash equivalents and our Credit Facility, together with cash flows generated by operations, remain sufficient to fund our working capital and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next twelve months. In addition, to further enhance our liquidity profile, we may choose to raise additional funds which may or may not be needed for additional working capital, capital expenditures or other strategic investments. Our opinions concerning liquidity are based on currently available information. To the extent this information proves to be inaccurate, or if circumstances change, future availability of trade credit or other sources of financing may be reduced and our liquidity would be adversely affected. Factors that may affect the availability of trade credit or other forms of financing include our performance (as measured by various factors, including cash provided from operating activities), the state of worldwide credit markets, and our levels of outstanding debt. Depending on the severity and direct impact of these factors on us, financing may be limited or unavailable when needed or desired on terms that are favorable to us.

Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Except for changes in the contractual obligations and off-balance sheet arrangements described below, there were no other material changes from December 31, 2011 to September 30, 2012.  For a discussion of these matters, refer to “Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements” in Item 7 of our 2011 10-K Report.

Contractual Obligations

Derivative Obligations. As of September 30, 2012, our net derivative obligations were $30.4 million, principally due within one year.

Purchase Commitment Obligations. As of September 30, 2012, our purchase commitment obligations were $20.4 million, principally due within one year.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees. In the normal course of business, we are required to provide letters of credit to certain suppliers. A majority of these letters of credit expire within one year from their issuance, and expired letters of credit are renewed as needed. As of September 30, 2012, we had issued letters of credit and bank guarantees totaling $204.7 million under our Credit Facility and other uncommitted credit lines. For additional information on our Credit Facility and other credit lines, see the discussion thereof in “Liquidity and Capital Resources” above.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Information regarding recent accounting pronouncements is included in Note 1 - Significant Accounting Policies in the “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” in this 10-Q Report.

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Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Derivatives

We enter into financial derivative contracts in order to mitigate the risk of market price fluctuations in aviation, marine and land fuel, to offer our customers fuel pricing alternatives to meet their needs and to mitigate the risk of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.  We also enter into proprietary derivative transactions, primarily intended to capitalize on arbitrage opportunities related to basis or time spreads related to fuel products we sell.  We have applied the normal purchase and normal sales exception (“NPNS”), as provided by accounting guidance for derivative instruments and hedging activities, to certain of our physical forward sales and purchase contracts.  While these contracts are considered derivative instruments under the guidance for derivative instruments and hedging activities, they are not recorded at fair value, but rather are recorded in our consolidated financial statements when physical settlement of the contracts occurs.  If it is determined that a transaction designated as NPNS no longer meets the scope of the exception, the fair value of the related contract is recorded as an asset or liability on the consolidated balance sheet and the difference between the fair value and the contract amount is immediately recognized through earnings.

The following describes our derivative classifications:

Cash Flow Hedges. Includes certain of our foreign currency forward contracts we enter into in order to mitigate the risk of currency exchange rate fluctuations.

Fair Value Hedges. Includes derivatives we enter into in order to hedge price risk associated with our inventory and certain firm commitments relating to fixed price purchase and sale contracts.

Non-designated Derivatives. Includes derivatives we primarily enter into in order to mitigate the risk of market price fluctuations in aviation, marine and land fuel in the form of swaps or futures as well as certain fixed price purchase and sale contracts and proprietary trading. In addition, non-designated derivatives are also entered into to hedge the risk of currency rate fluctuations.

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As of September 30, 2012, our derivative instruments, at their respective fair value positions were as follows (in thousands, except mark-to-market prices):

Hedge Strategy

Settlement
Period

Derivative Instrument

Notional

Unit

Mark-to-
Market
Prices

Mark-to-
Market

Cash Flow Hedge

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

473

EUR

$

0.05

$

26

2013

Foreign currency contracts (long)

1,758

EUR

0.05

88

$

114

Fair Value Hedge

2012

Commodity contracts for inventory hedging (long)

16,999

GAL

$

0.12

$

2,041

2012

Commodity contracts for inventory hedging (short)

71,083

GAL

(0.05

)

(3,398

)

2012

Commodity contracts for inventory hedging (long)

19

MT

(0.21

)

(4

)

2012

Commodity contracts for inventory hedging (short)

51

MT

(3.69

)

(188

)

$

(1,549

)

Non-Designated

2012

Commodity contracts (long)

111,788

GAL

$

0.06

$

6,376

2012

Commodity contracts (short)

182,095

GAL

(0.07

)

(12,388

)

2012

Commodity contracts (long)

3,766

MT

11.81

44,487

2012

Commodity contracts (short)

2,976

MT

(11.07

)

(32,939

)

2013

Commodity contracts (long)

30,498

GAL

0.09

2,810

2013

Commodity contracts (short)

86,249

GAL

(0.04

)

(3,022

)

2013

Commodity contracts (long)

2,248

MT

6.52

14,659

2013

Commodity contracts (short)

1,087

MT

(7.04

)

(7,653

)

2014

Commodity contracts (long)

263

GAL

0.05

12

2014

Commodity contracts (short)

1,048

GAL

0.07

76

2014

Commodity contracts (long)

10

MT

2.70

27

2014

Commodity contracts (short)

13

MT

6.08

79

2015

Commodity contracts (long)

2

MT

1.00

2

2015

Commodity contracts (short)

2

MT

(1.00

)

(2

)

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

1,448

AUD

0.00

2

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

4,092

AUD

0.00

4

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

1,451

BRL

0.01

8

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

17,978

CAD

0.01

114

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

14,600

CAD

(0.03

)

(471

)

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

3,614,091

CLP

0.00

61

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

75,536

CLP

(0.00

)

(2

)

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

8,455,751

COP

0.00

14

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

16,400

DKK

0.01

126

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

17,000

DKK

(0.01

)

(134

)

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

16,628

EUR

0.03

541

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

34,834

EUR

(0.04

)

(1,521

)

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

58,715

GBP

0.03

1,621

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

82,701

GBP

(0.03

)

(2,872

)

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

22,502

JPY

0.00

1

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

175,189

JPY

(0.00

)

(14

)

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

352,026

MXN

0.00

303

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

267,447

MXN

(0.00

)

(148

)

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

14,000

NOK

0.00

20

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

33,288

NOK

(0.00

)

(130

)

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

6,367

RON

(0.02

)

(100

)

2012

Foreign currency contracts (long)

18,902

SGD

0.02

356

2012

Foreign currency contracts (short)

22,537

SGD

(0.02

)

(375

)

2013

Foreign currency contracts (long)

28,390

GBP

0.03

972

2013

Foreign currency contracts (short)

49,180

GBP

(0.03

)

(1,638

)

2013

Foreign currency contracts (short)

15,768

JPY

(0.00

)

(1

)

2014

Foreign currency contracts (long)

250

GBP

(0.01

)

(2

)

2014

Foreign currency contracts (short)

1,430

GBP

(0.04

)

(52

)

$

9,207

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

As of the end of the period covered by this 10-Q Report, we evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e).  Based upon this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2012.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2012.

It should be noted that any system of controls, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system will be met. In addition, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. Because of these and other inherent limitations of control systems, there is only the reasonable assurance that our controls will succeed in achieving their goals under all potential future conditions.

Part II — Other Information

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table presents information with respect to repurchases of common stock made by us during the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012:

Total Number

Total Cost of

Remaining Authorized

of Common Shares Purchased

Common Shares Purchased

Common Stock

Total Number

as Part of Publicly

as Part of Publicly

Repurchases under

of Common Shares

Average Price

Announced Plans

Announced Plans

Publicly Announced

Period

Purchased (1)

Per Common Share Paid

or Programs (2)

or Programs (2)

Plans or Programs (2)

7/1/12-7/31/12

313

$

38.45

$

50,000,000

8/1/12-8/31/12

50,000,000

9/1/12-9/30/12

50,000,000

Total

313

$

38.45

$

$

50,000,000


(1)       These shares relate to the purchase of common stock tendered by employees to exercise share-based payment awards and satisfy the required withholding taxes related to share-based payment awards.

(2)       In October 2008, our Board of Directors authorized a $50.0 million common share repurchase program. The program does not require a minimum number of common shares to be purchased and has no expiration date but may be suspended or discontinued at any time.  As of September 30, 2012, no shares of our common stock had been repurchased under this program.  The timing and amount of common shares to be repurchased under the program will depend on market conditions, share price, securities law and other legal requirements and other factors.

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Item 6. Exhibits

The exhibits set forth in the following index of exhibits are filed as part of this 10-Q Report:

Exhibit No.

Description

10.1

Form of Named Executive Officer Performance-Based Restricted Stock Grant Agreement under the 2006 Omnibus Plan.

31.1

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d — 14(a).

31.2

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d — 14(a).

32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 .

101

The following materials from World Fuel Services Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language); (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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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.

Date: November 1, 2012

World Fuel Services Corporation

/s/ Michael J. Kasbar

Michael J. Kasbar

President and Chief Executive Officer

/s/ Ira M. Birns

Ira M. Birns

Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer

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