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FedEx - 10-Q quarterly report FY


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FORM 10-Q

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

(Mark One)

/X/ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTER ENDED AUGUST 31, 2001, OR

/ / 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: 1-15829

FEDEX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware 62-1721435
(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

942 South Shady Grove Road
Memphis, Tennessee 38120
(Address of principal (Zip Code)
executive offices)


(901) 818-7500
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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 / /

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.


Common Stock Outstanding Shares at September 28, 2001
Common Stock, par value $.10 per share 298,121,834

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FEDEX CORPORATION

INDEX

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

<Table>
<Caption>
PAGE
<S> <C>
ITEM 1: Financial Statements

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
August 31, 2001 and May 31, 2001.....................................3-4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
Three Months Ended August 31, 2001 and August 31, 2000.................5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three Months Ended August 31, 2001 and August 31, 2000.................6

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements..................7-14

Review of Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
by Independent Public Accountants.....................................15

Report of Independent Public Accountants................................16

ITEM 2: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of
Operations and Financial Condition................................17-26

ITEM 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk...........27

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6: Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.....................................28

Signatures..............................................................29

EXHIBIT INDEX..........................................................E-1
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FEDEX CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN MILLIONS)

ASSETS

<Table>
<Caption>
August 31,
2001 May 31,
(Unaudited) 2001
----------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents ........................ $ 110 $ 121
Receivables, less allowances of $100 and $96 ..... 2,498 2,506
Spare parts, supplies and fuel ................... 265 269
Deferred income taxes ............................ 501 488
Prepaid expenses and other ....................... 104 117
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Total current assets ........................ 3,478 3,501

Property and Equipment, at Cost ....................... 16,784 16,412
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization ... 8,502 8,312
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Net property and equipment .................. 8,282 8,100

Other Assets:
Goodwill ......................................... 1,027 1,052
Other ............................................ 698 739
------- -------

Total other assets .......................... 1,725 1,791
------- -------

$13,485 $13,392
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</Table>


See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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FEDEX CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT SHARES AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT

<Table>
<Caption>
August 31,
2001 May 31,
(Unaudited) 2001
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<S> <C> <C>
Current Liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt .......................... $ 205 $ 221
Accrued salaries and employee benefits ..................... 600 700
Accounts payable ........................................... 1,147 1,256
Accrued expenses ........................................... 1,097 1,073
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Total current liabilities ............................. 3,049 3,250

Long-Term Debt, Less Current Portion ............................ 2,050 1,900

Deferred Income Taxes ........................................... 509 508

Other Liabilities ............................................... 1,856 1,834

Commitments (Note 7)

Common Stockholders' Investment:
Common stock, $.10 par value;
800,000,000 shares authorized, 298,573,387 issued ........ 30 30
Additional paid-in capital ................................. 1,121 1,120
Retained earnings .......................................... 4,979 4,880
Treasury stock, at cost; deferred compensation and other ... (52) (74)
Accumulated other comprehensive income ..................... (57) (56)
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Total common stockholders' investment ................. 6,021 5,900
------- -------

$13,485 $13,392
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</Table>


See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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FEDEX CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

<Table>
<Caption>
Three Months Ended
August 31,
-------------------
2001 2000
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Revenues ........................................................ $ 5,037 $ 4,779

Operating Expenses:
Salaries and employee benefits ............................. 2,236 1,995
Purchased transportation ................................... 445 435
Rentals and landing fees ................................... 432 390
Depreciation and amortization .............................. 336 303
Fuel ....................................................... 290 250
Maintenance and repairs .................................... 312 310
Other ...................................................... 751 785
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4,802 4,468
------- -------

Operating Income ................................................ 235 311

Other Income (Expense):
Interest, net .............................................. (37) (33)
Other, net ................................................. 2 (4)
------- -------

(35) (37)
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Income Before Income Taxes ...................................... 200 274

Provision for Income Taxes ...................................... 76 105
------- -------

Income Before Cumulative Effect of Change in
Accounting Principle .......................................... 124 169

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting for
Goodwill, Net of Tax Benefit of $10 ........................... (15) --
------- -------

Net Income ...................................................... $ 109 $ 169
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Basic earnings per common share:
Income before cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle ..................................... $ .42 $ .59
Cumulative effect of change in accounting for
goodwill ................................................. (.05) --
------- -------
Basic earnings per common share ............................ $ .37 $ .59
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Diluted earnings per common share:
Income before cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle ..................................... $ .41 $ .58
Cumulative effect of change in accounting for
goodwill ................................................. (.05) --
------- -------
Diluted earnings per common share ............................... $ .36 $ .58
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</Table>


See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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FEDEX CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(IN MILLIONS)

<Table>
<Caption>
Three Months Ended
August 31,
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2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities ....................... $ 328 $ 312

Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment ........................ (500) (341)
Proceeds from disposition of property
and equipment:
Reimbursements of aircraft deposits ................... 1 --
Other dispositions .................................... 17 8
Other, net ................................................. (1) (9)
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Net cash used in investing activities ........................... (483) (342)

Financing Activities:
Principal payments on debt ................................. (20) --
Proceeds from debt issuances ............................... 154 135
Proceeds from stock issuances .............................. 10 4
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Net cash provided by financing activities ....................... 144 139

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents ............ (11) 109
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period ................ 121 68
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period ...................... $ 110 $ 177
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</Table>


See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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FEDEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

(1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

These interim financial statements of FedEx Corporation ("FedEx") have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim
financial information and the instructions to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and
Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X, and should be read in conjunction with our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2001. Accordingly, significant
accounting policies and other disclosures normally provided have been omitted
since such items are disclosed therein.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary to present
fairly our consolidated financial position as of August 31, 2001 and the
consolidated results of our operations and cash flows for the three-month
periods ended August 31, 2001 and August 31, 2000. Operating results for the
three-month period ended August 31, 2001 are not necessarily indicative of the
results that may be expected for the year ending May 31, 2002.

In 2001, we changed the actuarial valuation measurement date for our
principal pension plans from May 31 to February 28 to conform to the measurement
date used for our postretirement health care plans and to facilitate our
planning and budgeting process. Additionally, we adopted a calculated value
method for determining the fair value of plan assets, which is a method more
consistent with the long-term nature of pension accounting. These changes had no
material impact on reported net periodic pension cost, either cumulatively at
June 1, 2001 or on a pro forma basis for any of the prior three fiscal years.
While total pension costs continue to rise due to a lower discount rate and
declining returns on our pension investments, these changes reduced total 2002
pension cost by approximately $32 million.

We adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. ("SFAS") 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," as amended by
SFAS 137 and SFAS 138, on June 1, 2001. SFAS 133 requires an entity to recognize
all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet and to
measure those instruments at fair value. In the past, we had jet fuel hedging
contracts that would have qualified under SFAS 133 as cash flow hedges. However,
during 2001 all outstanding jet fuel hedging contracts were effectively closed
by entering into offsetting contracts. The net value of those contracts of $15
million ($9 million net of tax) was previously recognized as a deferred charge
in the May 31, 2001 balance sheet. Effective June 1, 2001, the deferred charge
was reclassified to be included as a component of accumulated other
comprehensive income. This charge will be recognized in income in 2002 as the
related fuel is purchased. We recognized $5 million ($3 million net of tax) of
this amount as an increase to fuel expense in the first quarter of 2002.

In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS
143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations." This statement addresses the
diverse accounting practices for obligations associated with the retirement of
tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. We plan to
adopt this standard on June 1, 2002. We are reviewing the statement to determine
what effect, if any, it will have on our financial position and results of
operations.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the
current presentation.


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(2) NEW PRONOUNCEMENTS: BUSINESS COMBINATIONS, GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE
ASSETS

In June 2001, the FASB completed SFAS 141, "Business Combinations," which
requires all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 to be accounted
for under the purchase method. SFAS 141 also sets forth guidelines for applying
the purchase method of accounting in the determination of intangible assets,
including goodwill acquired in a business combination, and expands financial
disclosures concerning business combinations consummated after June 30, 2001.
The application of SFAS 141 did not affect any of our previously reported
amounts included in goodwill or other intangible assets.

Effective June 1, 2001 we adopted SFAS 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets," which establishes new accounting and reporting requirements for
goodwill and other intangible assets. Under SFAS 142, all goodwill amortization
ceased effective June 1, 2001 (first quarter 2002 goodwill amortization
otherwise would have been $9 million) and material amounts of recorded goodwill
attributable to each of our reporting units was tested for impairment by
comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying value. Fair
value was determined using a discounted cash flow methodology. These impairment
tests are required to be performed at adoption of SFAS 142 and at least annually
thereafter. On an ongoing basis (absent any impairment indicators), we expect to
perform our impairment tests during our fourth quarter, in connection with our
annual budgeting process.

Based on our initial impairment tests, we recognized an adjustment of $25
million ($15 million or $.05 per share, net of tax) to reduce the carrying value
of goodwill at a subsidary of one of our non-reportable operating segments to
its implied fair value. The adjustment was required because current economic
conditions (including declining volumes and higher fuel costs) reduced the
estimated future expected performance for this operating unit. Under SFAS 142,
the impairment adjustment recognized at adoption of the new rules was reflected
as a cumulative effect of accounting change in our first quarter 2002 income
statement. Impairment adjustments recognized after adoption, if any, generally
are required to be recognized as operating expenses.

The carrying amount of goodwill attributable to each reportable operating
segment with goodwill balances and changes therein follows (in millions):

<Table>
<Caption>
May 31, Impairment August 31,
2001 Adjustment 2001
------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
FedEx Express $ 357 $ -- $ 357
FedEx Freight 595 -- 595
Other 100 (25) 75
------- ------- -------
$ 1,052 $ (25) $ 1,027
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</Table>


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In connection with adopting SFAS 142, we also reassessed the useful lives
and the classification of our identifiable intangible assets and determined that
they continue to be appropriate. The components of our amortized intangible
assets follow (in millions):

<Table>
<Caption>
August 31, 2001 May 31, 2001
-------------------------------- --------------------------------
Gross Carrying Accumulated Gross Carrying Accumulated
Amount Amortization Amount Amortization
-------------- ------------ -------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Contract based $ 73 $(29) $ 73 $(27)
Technology based and other 63 (23) 63 (22)
---- ---- ---- ----
Total $136 $(52) $136 $(49)
==== ==== ==== ====
</Table>

Amortization expense for intangible assets during the first quarter of 2002
was $3.5 million. Estimated amortization expense for the remainder of 2002 and
the five succeeding fiscal years follows (in millions):

<Table>
<Caption>
Estimated
Amortization
Expense
------------
<S> <C>
2002 (remainder) $10
2003 12
2004 8
2005 8
2006 8
2007 8
</Table>

Actual results of operations for the three months ended August 31, 2001 and
pro forma results of operations for the three months ended August 31, 2000 had
we applied the nonamortization provisions of SFAS 142 in that period follow (in
millions, except per share amounts):

<Table>
<Caption>
Three Months Ended
August 31,
------------------
2001 2000
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Reported net income $ 109 $ 169
Add: Goodwill amortization, net of tax -- 3
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Adjusted net income $ 109 $ 172
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Basic earnings per share
Reported net income $ .37 $ .59
Goodwill amortization -- .01
------- -------
Adjusted net income $ .37 $ .60
======= =======

Diluted earnings per share
Reported net income $ .36 $ .58
Goodwill amortization -- .01
------- -------
Adjusted net income $ .36 $ .59
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</Table>


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(3) COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The following table provides a reconciliation of net income reported in our
consolidated financial statements to comprehensive income (in millions):

<Table>
<Caption>
Three Months
Ended August 31,
----------------
2001 2000
----- -----
<S> <C> <C>
Net income ............................................ $ 109 $ 169
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale
securities, net of deferred taxes of $2 ........ -- 3
Foreign currency translation adjustments,
net of deferred taxes of $2 and deferred tax
benefit of $1 .................................. 5 (2)
Reclassification of deferred jet fuel hedging
charge upon adoption of SFAS 133, net of
deferred tax benefit of $6 ..................... (9) --
Adjustment for jet fuel hedging contract
charges recognized in income during period,
net of deferred taxes of $2 .................... 3 --
----- -----

Comprehensive income .................................. $ 108 $ 170
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</Table>

(4) FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS

Commercial paper in the amount of $154 million was outstanding at August
31, 2001. The weighted-average interest rates on these borrowings approximated
3.7%. Commercial paper is classified as long-term based on our ability and
intent to refinance these borrowings with long-term debt.

At August 31, 2001, we had a $1 billion revolving credit agreement with
domestic and foreign banks. The revolving credit agreement comprised two parts.
The first part provided for a commitment of $800 million through January 27,
2003. The second part provided for a 364-day renewable commitment of $200
million through September 30, 2001. Interest rates on borrowings under this
agreement were generally determined by maturities selected and prevailing market
conditions. Our commercial paper borrowings were backed by unused commitments
under the revolving credit agreement and reduced the amount available under this
agreement. At August 31, 2001, $846 million was available for future borrowings
under the revolving credit agreement. New revolving credit agreements were
executed on September 28, 2001. See Note 10.


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(5) COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE

The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three-month
periods ended August 31, 2001 and 2000 was as follows (in millions, except per
share amounts):

<Table>
<Caption>
Three Months Ended
August 31,
------------------
2001 2000
----- -----
<S> <C> <C>
Net income applicable to common
stockholders ................................... $ 109 $ 169
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Weighted-average shares of common stock
outstanding .................................... 298 285
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Basic earnings per share ......................... $ .37 $ .59
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Weighted-average shares of common stock
outstanding .................................... 298 285
Common equivalent shares:
Assumed exercise of outstanding
dilutive options .......................... 14 14
Less shares repurchased from proceeds
of assumed exercise of options ............ (10) (10)
----- -----
Weighted-average common and common
equivalent shares .............................. 302 289
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Diluted earnings per share ....................... $ .36 $ .58
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</Table>

(6) BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

We are a premier global provider of transportation, e-commerce and supply
chain management services, whose operations are primarily represented by Federal
Express Corporation ("FedEx Express"), the world's largest express
transportation company; FedEx Ground Package System, Inc. ("FedEx Ground"),
North America's second largest provider of small-package ground delivery
service, and FedEx Freight System, Inc. ("FedEx Freight"), a leading provider of
regional less-than-truckload ("LTL") freight services formed in the third
quarter of 2001. FedEx Freight includes American Freightways, Inc., a
multi-regional LTL carrier, and Viking Freight, Inc., an LTL carrier operating
principally in the western United States. These operating companies comprise our
reportable segments. Included within "Other" are the operations of FedEx Custom
Critical, Inc., a critical-shipment carrier; FedEx Trade Networks, Inc., whose
subsidiaries form a global trade services company; FedEx Corporate Services,
Inc. ("FedEx Services"), a provider of supply chain management services and
sales, marketing and information technology support for our global brands. Other
also includes the operations of Viking Freight, Inc. through November 30, 2000
and certain unallocated corporate items.


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The following table provides a reconciliation of reportable segment
revenues and operating income to our consolidated financial statement totals (in
millions):

<Table>
<Caption>
Three Months
Ended August 31,
----------------
2001 2000
------ ------
<S> <C> <C>
Revenue
FedEx Express ............................... $3,738 $3,916
FedEx Ground ................................ 623 543
FedEx Freight ............................... 511 --
Other ....................................... 165 320
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$5,037 $4,779
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Operating Income
FedEx Express ............................... $ 121 $ 258
FedEx Ground ................................ 60 43
FedEx Freight ............................... 50 --
Other ....................................... 4 10
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$ 235 $ 311
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</Table>

(7) COMMITMENTS

As of August 31, 2001, our purchase commitments for the remainder of 2002
and annually thereafter under various contracts were as follows (in millions):

<Table>
<Caption>
Aircraft-
Aircraft Related(1) Other(2) Total
-------- ---------- -------- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
2002 (remainder) $203 $477 $229 $909
2003 450 430 15 895
2004 231 369 8 608
2005 261 449 8 718
2006 229 406 8 643
</Table>

(1) Primarily aircraft modifications, rotables, spare parts and spare engines.

(2) Primarily vehicles, facilities, computers and other equipment.

FedEx Express is committed to purchase three DC10s, 26 MD11s, seven A300s,
seven A310s and 75 Ayres ALM 200s to be delivered through 2007. Deposits and
progress payments of $6 million have been made toward these purchases and other
planned aircraft transactions. Because Ayres Corporation filed for Chapter 11
bankruptcy protection in November 2000 and its assets were subsequently
foreclosed on by its senior lender, we believe it is unlikely that any of the
ALM 200 aircraft will be delivered to FedEx Express. The purchase commitment
amounts related to these aircraft are $35 million, $96 million and $76 million
in 2004, 2005 and 2006, respectively, and are included in the above table.

FedEx Express is party to a put option agreement with an airline whereby
nine DC10 aircraft, along with additional aircraft engines and equipment, may be
put to FedEx Express through December 31, 2003.

In January 2001, FedEx Express entered into a memorandum of understanding
to acquire 10 A380 aircraft from Airbus Industrie. The acquisition of these
aircraft is subject to the execution of a definitive purchase agreement, which
is currently under negotiation.


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(8) SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

<Table>
<Caption>
Three Months Ended
August 31,
------------------
2001 2000
---- ----
(In millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Cash payments for:
Interest (net of capitalized interest) ...... $ 38 $ 35
Income taxes ................................ 36 111

Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Fair value of assets acquired under
exchange agreements ....................... 16 2
</Table>

Non-cash investing activities reflect the contractual acquisition of
aircraft, spare parts and other equipment in exchange for engine noise reduction
kits.

(9) OTHER EVENTS

FEDEX EXPRESS ASSET IMPAIRMENTS

During the fourth quarter of 2001, asset impairments at FedEx Express
related to aircraft were recorded. The impaired assets are held for disposal and
we expect to complete the disposal in 2002. At August 31, 2001, no changes to
our original cost estimates for the disposal of these assets have been made.

FEDEX SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES RESTRUCTURING

On April 24, 2001, FedEx Supply Chain Services, Inc., a subsidiary of FedEx
Services, committed to a plan to reorganize certain of its unprofitable,
nonstrategic logistics business and reduce overhead. Total 2001 costs of $22
million were incurred in connection with this plan ($12 million of which were
accrued at May 31, 2001). The reorganization will be completed in 2002. Activity
in the restructuring accrual through August 31, 2001 follows (in millions):

<Table>
<Caption>
Severance
Contract and
Settlement Separation Other
Costs Costs Costs Total
---------- ---------- ----- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at May 31, 2001 $ 5 $ 4 $ 3 $12
Less payments made 1 2 1 4
--- --- --- ---
Balance at August 31, 2001 $ 4 $ 2 $ 2 $ 8
=== === === ===
</Table>

(10) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 11

Our operations were significantly affected by the terrorist attacks
on September 11, 2001. All domestic FedEx Express aircraft were grounded on
September 11 and 12 and flight operations resumed on the evening of
September 13. During the period our aircraft were grounded, both domestic and
international priority shipments were impacted, with domestic average daily
express volumes declining almost 50% from prior year levels. We executed
contingency plans and transported all domestic shipments during this period
through ground-based trucking operations. The execution of these contingency
plans proceeded

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smoothly and we resumed air operations within hours of receiving clearance
from the Federal Aviation Administration. While business levels at FedEx
Ground and FedEx Freight were largely unaffected, total volumes at FedEx
Express continue to be below levels experienced prior to September 11.

In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, the U.S.
Congress passed the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act
(the "Act"), a $15 billion emergency economic assistance package to mitigate
the dramatic financial losses experienced by the nation's air carriers. As
enacted, the legislation provides for $10 billion in federal loan guarantees
and credits, subject to such terms and conditions as the President deems
necessary. We are participating with other air carriers in seeking government
assistance through the Act; however, we do not expect to request any loan
guarantees. The Act also expands war risk insurance coverage for air
carriers, and provides some government assistance for short-term increases in
insurance premiums.

The Act provides for $5 billion of the $15 billion to be used to
compensate air carriers for direct losses incurred beginning on September 11,
as a result of the nationwide grounding of all aircraft, and for the
resulting losses that will be incurred through December 31, 2001. FedEx
Express submitted a claim for compensation to the Department of
Transportation and received an initial payment of $101 million on
September 28, 2001. This payment will be recognized in our second quarter
income statement. We cannot be assured of the timing or total amount of any
payments we may be entitled to receive under the Act.

Increased security requirements for air carriers may be forthcoming, but
as of yet, we have no estimate of what impact any such measures may have on
our results of operations or financial position.

Although FedEx Express has delivery services in the areas affected by
the terrorist attacks, we did not experience any loss of personnel or
material property damage as a direct result of the attack.

STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

On September 24, 2001, our Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up
to 5 million shares of our common stock at such times and prices as may be
determined by management.

REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENTS

On September 28, 2001, we entered into two new revolving credit agreements
totaling $1 billion. These two agreements replace the revolving credit agreement
executed in January 1998. See Note 4. The new facilities consist of a $750
million five-year facility maturing in September 2006 and a $250 million 364-day
facility, which is renewable annually through September 2006. In the event that
banks holding at least one-third of the outstanding commitments decline to renew
the 364-day facility on any anniversary date through September 2005, we may
convert any borrowings outstanding thereunder into one-year term loans. Interest
rates on borrowings under these agreements are generally determined by
maturities selected and prevailing market conditions. Our commercial paper
program is backed by unused commitments under these agreements and reduces the
amount available under these agreements.


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REVIEW OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BY INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, has performed a review
of the condensed consolidated balance sheet of FedEx as of August 31, 2001, and
the related condensed consolidated statements of income for the three-month
periods ended August 31, 2001 and August 31, 2000, and the condensed
consolidated statements of cash flows for the three-month periods ended August
31, 2001 and August 31, 2000, included herein, as indicated in their report
thereon included on page 16.


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To the Stockholders of FedEx Corporation:

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of
FedEx Corporation (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries as of August 31,
2001, and the related condensed consolidated statements of income for the three-
month periods ended August 31, 2001 and August 31, 2000, and the condensed
consolidated statements of cash flows for the three-month periods ended August
31, 2001 and August 31, 2000. These financial statements are the responsibility
of the Company's management.

We conducted our review in accordance with standards established by the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim
financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to
financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and
accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the objective of which is
the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a
whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that
should be made to the financial statements referred to above for them to be in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

We have previously audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards, the consolidated balance sheet of FedEx Corporation as of May 31,
2001 (not presented herein), and, in our report dated June 27, 2001, we
expressed an unqualified opinion on that statement. In our opinion, the
information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet
as of May 31, 2001, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to
the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP

Arthur Andersen LLP

Memphis, Tennessee
September 19, 2001


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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND
FINANCIAL CONDITION

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

<Table>
<Caption>
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dollars in millions, except per share amounts
Three months ended August 31:
Percent
2001 2000 Change
------ ------ -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $5,037 $4,779 + 5

Operating income 235 311 -24

Income before cumulative effect
of accounting change 124 169 -27

Net income 109 169 -36
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Earnings per diluted share before
cumulative effect of accounting
change $ 0.41 $ 0.58 -29

Earnings per diluted share $ 0.36 $ 0.58 -38
=================================================================================================
</Table>

FedEx Corporation (also referred to herein as "FedEx") revenue for the
first quarter ended August 31, 2001 increased 5% over the prior year period.
Revenue growth during the quarter reflects the addition of American Freightways
in the third quarter of 2001 and strong growth at FedEx Ground, which more than
offset a 5% decline in revenue at FedEx Express.

Increasing popularity of the FedEx Home Delivery service and core business
growth helped FedEx Ground realize double-digit revenue growth during the first
quarter. Overall volume levels decreased at FedEx Express as weakness in the
manufacturing and high-tech sectors reduced demand for our higher priced express
services.

An increase in operating income of 40% at FedEx Ground and the contribution
of FedEx Freight was not enough to offset the decline in operating income at
FedEx Express. Earnings continue to reflect flat to negative economic growth,
both domestically and in key international markets. Management continues to
exercise cost control measures to reduce discretionary spending. Although
incentive compensation costs were down based on lower profitability levels,
these cost declines were partially offset by increases in pension and medical
costs.

We adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board's new rules for
treatment of goodwill and other intangible assets effective June 1, 2001.
Adoption of these new rules resulted in the recognition of a $25 million ($15
million net of tax or $.05 per share) impairment charge to reduce the value of
the reported goodwill on our balance sheet to $1.03 billion. The impairment
charge is reflected as a cumulative effect of accounting change in the first
quarter income statement. First quarter results also reflect the cessation of $9
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required under the new accounting rules. See Note 2 of the accompanying Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information about
these new accounting rules.

OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE AND INCOME TAXES

Net interest expense increased 12% for the first quarter of 2002 due to
additional debt incurred for the American Freightways, Inc. ("American
Freightways") acquisition. Our effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2002
was 38%, compared to 38.5% in the prior year period and 37% for all of 2001.

OUTLOOK

The global economy shows few signs of near-term recovery. We will
continue to manage capital spending based on current and anticipated volume
levels, reduce discretionary expenses and defer non-essential hiring. We
believe our Ground and Freight businesses will continue to grow and we will
realize continued benefits from cost control measures. While we anticipate
the remainder of 2002 to reflect extended economic weakness, we expect to
generate profits and positive cash flows while we invest strategically for
the future. Key initiatives to support long-term revenue growth include:

- Airport-to-airport transportation of Priority, Express and First-Class
Mail for the U.S. Postal Service, which began the last week of this
quarter, and, ultimately, nationwide placement of 10,000 or more FedEx
Drop Boxes outside U.S. Post Offices.

- Expansion of the FedEx Home Delivery network, which reached 80% of
the U.S. population in September, and will reach essentially 100%
by September 2002.

- Formation of the FedEx Freight unit, which provides high quality
regional freight services.

- Introduction of FedEx Online Express Savings Program, which provides a
10% discount off list rates for many express services to qualified
shippers when shipping through fedex.com.

Cost management will continue to be a focus. Incentive compensation
programs have been sharply reduced for most employees, including senior
management. However, pension and health care costs continue to rise due to lower
discount rates, rising medical costs and declining returns on our pension
investments. Although pension costs could continue to increase significantly
beyond 2002, our programs are well-funded with assets more than sufficient to
meet our current obligations.

Terrorist Attacks of September 11

Our operations were significantly affected by the terrorist attacks on
September 11, 2001. All domestic FedEx Express aircraft were grounded on
September 11 and 12 and flight operations resumed on the evening of
September 13. During the period our aircraft were grounded, both domestic and
international priority shipments were impacted, with domestic average daily
express volumes declining almost 50% from prior year levels. We executed
contingency plans and transported all domestic shipments during this period
through ground-based trucking operations. The execution of these contingency
plans proceeded smoothly and we resumed air operations within hours of
receiving clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration. While business
levels at FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight were largely unaffected, total
volumes at FedEx Express continue to be below levels experienced prior to
September 11.

In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, the U.S.
Congress passed the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act (the
"Act"), a $15 billion emergency economic assistance package to mitigate the
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enacted, the legislation provides for $10 billion in federal loan guarantees
and credits, subject to such terms and conditions as the President deems
necessary. We are participating with other air carriers in seeking government
assistance through the Act; however, we do not expect to request any loan
guarantees. The Act also expands war risk insurance coverage for air
carriers, and provides some government assistance for short-term increases in
insurance premiums.

The Act provides for $5 billion of the $15 billion to be used to
compensate air carriers for direct losses incurred beginning on September 11,
as a result of the nationwide grounding of all aircraft, and for the
resulting losses that will be incurred through December 31, 2001. FedEx
Express submitted a claim for compensation to the Department of
Transportation and received an initial payment of $101 million on
September 28, 2001. This payment will be recognized in our second quarter
income statement. We cannot be assured of the timing or total amount of any
payments we may be entitled to receive under the Act.

Increased security requirements for air carriers may be forthcoming, but
as of yet, we have no estimate of what impact any such measures may have on
our results of operations or financial position.

Although FedEx Express has delivery services in the areas affected by the
terrorist attacks, we did not experience any loss of personnel or material
property damage as a direct result of the attack.

As a participant in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet ("CRAF") program, the
Department of Defense may requisition for military use certain of our
wide-bodied aircraft in the event of a declared need. We would be compensated
for the operation of any aircraft requisitioned under the CRAF program at
standard contract rates established each year in the normal course of awarding
contracts.

We are not certain how the events of September 11 will ultimately impact
the U.S. and global economies in general and the air transportation industry in
particular, and what effects these events will have on our costs or on the
demand for our services.

REPORTABLE SEGMENTS

The line item "Intercompany charges" on the accompanying financial
summaries of our reportable segments represents an allocation primarily of costs
such as corporate management and internal audit fees for FedEx Freight and
salaries, wages and benefits, depreciation and other costs for the sales,
marketing and information technology functions for FedEx Express and FedEx
Ground.


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FEDEX EXPRESS

The following table compares revenues, operating expenses and operating
income (dollars in millions) and selected statistics (in thousands, except yield
amounts) for the three-month periods ended August 31:

<Table>
<Caption>
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Percent
2001 2000 Change
------ ------ -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Package:
U.S. overnight box(1) $1,373 $1,479 - 7
U.S. overnight envelope(2) 465 472 - 1
U.S. deferred 583 618 - 6
------ ------
Total domestic package revenue 2,421 2,569 - 6
International Priority (IP) 955 984 - 3
------ ------
Total package revenue 3,376 3,553 - 5

Freight:
U.S 173 162 + 7
International 97 115 -16
------ ------
Total freight revenue 270 277 - 3

Other 92 86 + 7
------ ------
Total revenues $3,738 $3,916 - 5

Operating Expenses:
Salaries and employee benefits 1,588 1,595 --
Purchased transportation 143 150 - 5
Rentals and landing fees 368 344 + 7
Depreciation and amortization 199 197 + 1
Fuel 264 241 +10
Maintenance and repairs 246 268 - 8
Intercompany charges 335 327 + 2
Other 474 536 -11
------ ------
Total operating expenses 3,617 3,658 - 1
------ ------

Operating income $ 121 $ 258 -53
====== ======

Package:
Average daily packages:
U.S. overnight box 1,165 1,254 - 7
U.S. overnight envelope 721 758 - 5
U.S. deferred 814 876 - 7
------ ------
Total domestic packages 2,700 2,888 - 7
IP 335 338 - 1
------ ------
Total packages 3,035 3,226 - 6


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<Caption>
Percent
2001 2000 Change
------ ------ -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>

Revenue per package (yield):
U.S. overnight box $18.12 $18.15 --
U.S. overnight envelope 9.93 9.59 + 4
U.S. deferred 11.03 10.85 + 2
Domestic composite 13.80 13.69 + 1
IP 43.89 44.80 - 2
Composite 17.12 16.95 + 1

Freight:
Average daily pounds:
U.S 4,352 4,369 --
International 2,107 2,312 - 9
------ ------
Total freight 6,459 6,681 - 3

Revenue per pound (yield):
U.S $ .61 $ .57 + 7
International .71 .76 - 7
Composite .64 .64 --
</Table>

(1) The U.S. overnight box category includes packages exceeding 8 ounces in
weight.

(2) The U.S. overnight envelope category includes envelopes weighing 8 ounces
or less.

================================================================================

REVENUES

Total package revenue decreased 5% year over year in the first quarter of
2002, principally due to declines in domestic package volumes. Total package
yield increased slightly despite a 6% decrease in average daily volume and a
declining weight per package, continuing the upward trend resulting from our
yield-management strategy.

IP package revenue decreased 3% year over year in the first quarter of 2002
due principally to business declines in Asia. Asian average daily packages
decreased 3% while Europe posted a 21% increase in average daily package volume.

Total freight revenue for the first quarter of 2002 decreased 3%
principally due to a decline in international freight volume and flat domestic
volume, partially offset by improved domestic freight yield.

OPERATING INCOME

Operating income for the first quarter of 2002 decreased 53% from the prior
year period principally due to negative revenue growth on a largely fixed cost
structure. Through reduced hours and attrition, U.S.-based hourly full-time
equivalent employees declined by 5,300 or 6% year over year. This decrease was
somewhat offset by an increase in the hiring of pilots and other personnel in
anticipation of the commencement during the quarter of our transportation
agreement with the U.S. Postal Service. Contractual reimbursement received from
the U.S. Postal Service (reflected as a credit to other operating expenses) was
sufficient to offset network expansion costs incurred during the quarter. While
the commencement of operations for our U.S. Postal Service agreements went
smoothly, the new service did not materially contribute to revenues and earnings
during the first quarter of 2002. Fuel costs increased $25 million from the
prior year period as a result of higher cost per gallon.


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FEDEX GROUND

The following table compares revenues, operating expenses and operating
income (dollars in millions) and selected package statistics (in thousands,
except dollar amounts) for the three-month periods ended August 31:

<Table>
<Caption>
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Percent
2001 2000 Change
------ ------ -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $ 623 $ 543 +15

Operating Expenses:
Salaries and employee benefits 124 108 +15
Purchased transportation 240 218 +10
Rentals 16 14 +14
Depreciation and amortization 31 24 +29
Fuel 1 1 --
Maintenance and repairs 18 16 +13
Intercompany charges 59 53 +11
Other 74 66 +12
------ ------
Total operating expenses 563 500 +13
------ ------

Operating income $ 60 $ 43 +40
====== ======

Average daily packages 1,573 1,452 + 8
Revenue per package (yield) $ 6.10 $ 5.67 + 8
================================================================================
</Table>

REVENUES

Revenues for FedEx Ground during the first quarter of 2002 increased 15%
from the prior year period due to increases in volume and yield, despite one
fewer operating day in this year's first quarter. The increase in average daily
packages of 8% represents positive volume growth in the Overnight Ground, US
Ground 2+days and Home Delivery markets. Yields improved due to increased
numbers of small and medium size customers, as well as incremental revenues for
residential deliveries. Our fuel surcharge and a February 2001 rate increase
also contributed to the yield improvement.

OPERATING INCOME

Operating income for the first quarter increased 40% primarily due to
package volume growth, higher yields and effective cost controls. Productivity
improvements in both employee and contractor labor also contributed to the
quarter's results.

Losses associated with operating and expanding FedEx Home Delivery were $9
million, up slightly from last year. New facility openings and expansions, as
well as increased investments in information systems, resulted in increased
depreciation, rental and other property-related expenses.

FedEx Home Delivery expanded its geographic reach from 70% to 80% of the
U.S. population when it opened 63 additional locations in late September 2001.
FedEx Ground co-located 56 of the new FedEx Home Delivery terminals with
existing FedEx Ground facilities to optimize the network. Revenues and volumes
for this service are expected to continue to grow as the network is expanded and
the service becomes available in additional markets.


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FEDEX FREIGHT

The following table shows revenues, operating expenses and operating income
(in millions) and selected statistics for the three-month period ended August
31, 2001:

<Table>
<Caption>
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Revenues $ 511

Operating Expenses:
Salaries and employee benefits 298
Purchased transportation 15
Rentals 16
Depreciation and amortization 20
Fuel 21
Maintenance and repairs 23
Intercompany charges 2
Other 66
-------
Total operating expenses 461
-------

Operating income $ 50
=======

Shipments per day 57,367
Weight per shipment (lbs) 1,120
Revenue per hundredweight $ 12.23
================================================================================
</Table>

OPERATING RESULTS

FedEx Freight continues to experience lower than expected volumes due to
the economic slowdown. Yield management, enhanced productivity and cost control
measures continue to be major focus areas. Both American Freightways and Viking
Freight implemented general rate increases of 5.9% on August 6, 2001.

On a pro forma basis (had we acquired American Freightways at the
beginning of 2001), revenues would have increased more than 4% for the first
quarter of 2002 as compared to the prior year period.

OTHER OPERATIONS

Other operations include FedEx Custom Critical, Inc. ("FedEx Custom
Critical"), a critical-shipment carrier; FedEx Trade Networks, Inc. ("FedEx
Trade Networks"), whose subsidiaries form a global trade services company; FedEx
Corporate Services, Inc. ("FedEx Services"), a provider of supply chain
management services and sales, marketing and information technology support for
our global brands; and certain unallocated corporate items. The operating
results of Viking Freight, Inc. ("Viking") prior to December 1, 2000, are also
included in this category.

Revenues from other operations during the first quarter of 2002 were $165
million. Excluding the revenues of Viking, revenues from other operations
decreased from the prior year period, principally due to lower revenues at FedEx
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subsidiary (critical shipments) is highly elastic and tied to key economic
indicators, principally in the automotive industry, where volumes have continued
to decline since the beginning of 2001.

Operating income from other operations was $4 million, a decline of 66%
from the prior year period. The decrease reflects the effect of the economic
slowdown at FedEx Custom Critical.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

LIQUIDITY

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $110 million at August 31, 2001, compared
to $121 million at May 31, 2001. Cash flows from operating activities during the
first quarter of 2002 totaled $328 million, compared to $312 million for the
prior year period, reflecting aggressive working capital management.

Because we incur significant noncash charges, including depreciation and
amortization related to the material capital assets utilized in our business, we
believe that the following cash-based measures are useful to us and to our
investors as an additional means of evaluating our financial condition. These
measures should not be considered as a superior alternative to net income,
operating income, cash from operations, or to any other operating or liquidity
performance measure as defined by generally accepted accounting principles. The
following table compares certain cash-based earnings measures (dollars in
millions, except per share amounts) for the three-month periods ended August 31:

<Table>
<Caption>
Percent
2001 2000 Change
---- ---- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
EBITDA (earnings before cumulative
effect of accounting change, interest,
taxes, depreciation and amortization) $573 $610 - 6

Cash earnings per share (net income
before cumulative effect of accounting
change plus depreciation and amortization
divided by average common and common
equivalent shares) $1.52 $1.63 - 7
</Table>

We have $1.0 billion in revolving credit facilities that are generally
used to finance temporary operating cash requirements and to provide support
for the issuance of commercial paper. These revolving credit facilities,
consisting of a $750 million five year facility and a $250 million 364-day
facility, were entered into on September 28, 2001 and replaced our prior
revolving credit facility. As of August 31, 2001, approximately $846 million
of the prior credit facility remained available. For more information
regarding these credit facilities, see Notes 4 and 10 of Notes to Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements.

On September 24, 2001, our Board of Directors approved a plan that
authorized the purchase of up to 5 million shares of our common stock.

We believe that cash flow from operations, our commercial paper program and
revolving bank credit facilities will adequately meet our working capital needs
for the foreseeable future.


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CAPITAL RESOURCES

As mentioned previously, our operations are capital intensive,
characterized by significant investments in aircraft, vehicles, computer and
telecommunications equipment, package-handling facilities and sort equipment.
The amount and timing of capital additions depend on various factors,
including pre-existing contractual commitments, anticipated volume growth,
domestic and international economic conditions, new or enhanced services,
geographical expansion of services, competition, availability of satisfactory
financing and actions of regulatory authorities.

The following table compares capital expenditures for the three months
ended August 31 (in millions):

<Table>
<Caption>
2001 2000
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Aircraft and related equipment $221 $ 79
Facilities and sort equipment 94 89
Information and technology
equipment 68 92
Other equipment 117 81
---- ----
Total capital expenditures $500 $341
==== ====
</Table>

We finance a significant amount of aircraft and certain other equipment
needs using long-term operating leases. We believe the determination to lease
versus buy equipment is a financing decision, and both forms of financing are
considered when evaluating the resources committed for capital. The amount that
we would have expended to purchase these assets had we not chosen to obtain
their use through operating leases is considered equivalent capital and is
included in our internal capital budget. We had no equivalent capital
expenditures during the first quarter of 2002 or 2001.

The increase in capital spending from the prior year period is due to
scheduled deliveries of aircraft that were planned and committed to well
before the economic downturn, and the addition of American Freightways. We
will continue to manage capital spending based on current and anticipated
volume levels where possible and defer or limit commitments where
economically feasible to do so. We expect capital spending for all of 2002 to
be less than 2001 capital expenditures. We plan to continue to make strategic
capital investments, particularly in information technology and ground
network expansion, in support of our long-term growth goals.

For information on our purchase commitments, see Note 7 of Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

We believe the capital resources available to us provide flexibility to
access the most efficient markets for financing capital acquisitions, including
aircraft, and are adequate for our future capital needs.


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EURO CURRENCY CONVERSION

Since the beginning of the European Union's transition to the euro on
January 1, 1999, our subsidiaries have been prepared to quote rates to
customers, generate billings and accept payments, in both euro and legacy
currencies. The legacy currencies will remain legal tender through December 31,
2001. We believe the introduction of the euro, any price transparency brought
about by its introduction and the phasing out of the legacy currencies will not
have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of
operations or cash flows. Costs associated with the euro project are being
expensed as incurred and are being funded entirely by internal cash flows.

* * *

CERTAIN STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT ARE "FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS" WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM
ACT OF 1995, SUCH AS STATEMENTS RELATING TO MANAGEMENT'S VIEWS WITH RESPECT
TO FUTURE EVENTS AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE. SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
ARE SUBJECT TO RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND OTHER FACTORS WHICH COULD CAUSE
ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE OR FROM FUTURE
RESULTS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. POTENTIAL
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPACTS ON OUR
BUSINESS RESULTING FROM THE TERRORIST ATTACKS THAT OCCURRED ON SEPTEMBER 11,
2001, AS WELL AS GENERAL ECONOMIC AND COMPETITIVE CONDITIONS IN THE MARKETS
WHERE WE OPERATE, THE TIMING AND AMOUNTS OF ANY COMPENSATION WE MAY BE
ENTITLED TO RECEIVE UNDER THE AIR TRANSPORTATION SAFETY AND SYSTEM
STABILIZATION ACT, INCREASES IN FUEL COSTS AND THE ABILITY TO MITIGATE THE
EFFECTS OF SUCH INCREASES THROUGH FUEL SURCHARGES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES,
MATCHING CAPACITY TO VOLUME LEVELS AND OTHER UNCERTAINTIES DETAILED FROM TIME
TO TIME IN OUR SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FILINGS AND PRESS RELEASES.

EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE INDICATED, REFERENCES TO YEARS MEANS FEDEX'S FISCAL
YEAR ENDING MAY 31, 2002 OR ENDED MAY 31 OF THE YEAR REFERENCED.


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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

As of August 31, 2001, there had been no material changes in our market
risk sensitive instruments and positions since the disclosure in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2001. Foreign currency
fluctuations during the first quarter did not have a material effect on the
results of operations for the period. Many of our international sales
transactions are denominated in U.S. dollars, which mitigates the impact of
foreign currency fluctuations.


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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) Exhibits.

<Table>
<Caption>
Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
------- ----------------------
<S> <C>

10.1 Five-Year Credit Agreement dated as of September 28, 2001 among
FedEx, The Chase Manhattan Bank, individually and as
administrative agent, and certain lenders.

10.2 364-Day Credit Agreement dated as of September 28, 2001 among
FedEx, The Chase Manhattan Bank, individually and as
administrative agent, and certain lenders.

10.3 Letter Agreement dated August 16, 2001 amending the Modification
Services Agreement dated September 16, 1996 between McDonnell
Douglas Corporation and FedEx Express. Confidential treatment has
been requested for confidential commercial and financial
information, pursuant to Rule 24b-2 under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended.

12.1 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.

15.1 Letter re: Unaudited Interim Financial Statements.
</Table>

(b) Reports on Form 8-K.

No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended August 31, 2001.


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SIGNATURE

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.


FEDEX CORPORATION

Date: October 15, 2001 /s/ JAMES S. HUDSON
----------------------------------------
JAMES S. HUDSON
CORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT
STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANNING & CONTROL
(PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER)


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EXHIBIT INDEX

<Table>
<Caption>
Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
------- ----------------------
<S> <C>

10.1 Five-Year Credit Agreement dated as of September 28, 2001 among
FedEx, The Chase Manhattan Bank, individually and as
administrative agent, and certain lenders.

10.2 364-Day Credit Agreement dated as of September 28, 2001 among
FedEx, The Chase Manhattan Bank, individually and as
administrative agent, and certain lenders.

10.3 Letter Agreement dated August 16, 2001 amending the Modification
Services Agreement dated September 16, 1996 between McDonnell
Douglas Corporation and FedEx Express. Confidential treatment has
been requested for confidential commercial and financial
information, pursuant to Rule 24b-2 under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended.

12.1 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.

15.1 Letter re: Unaudited Interim Financial Statements.
</Table>


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