C. H. Robinson - 10-Q quarterly report FY

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of July 31, 2000, the number of outstanding shares of the registrant’s common stock was 42,271,502.

 

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

 

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

 

C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

 

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

 

C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

 

 

 

          C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. and its Subsidiaries (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a global provider of multimodal transportation services and logistics solutions through a network of 132 branch offices in 39 states throughout the United States, along with offices in Canada, Mexico, South America and Europe. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. and its majority owned and controlled subsidiaries. Minority interests in subsidiaries are not significant. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

          The condensed consolidated financial statements, which are unaudited, have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In management’s opinion, these financial statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the entire year. Pursuant to SEC rules and regulations, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted from these statements. The condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

 

          The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto.

 

 

          Gross revenues represent the total dollar value of services and goods we sell to our customers. Our costs of transportation and products include the contracted direct costs of transportation, including motor carrier, intermodal, ocean, air, and other costs, and the purchase price of the products we source. We act principally as a service provider to add value and expertise in the execution and procurement of these services for our customers. Our net revenues (gross revenues less cost of transportation and products) are the primary indicator of our ability to source, add value and resell services and products that are provided by third parties, and are considered by management to be our primary measurement of growth. Accordingly, the discussion of results of operations below focuses on the changes in our net revenues.

 

          In the transportation industry, results of operations generally show a seasonal pattern as customers reduce shipments during and after the winter holiday season. In recent years, our operating income and income from continuing operations have been lower in the first quarter than in the other three quarters. Seasonality in the transportation industry has not had a significant impact on our results of operations or our cash flows in recent years. Also, inflation has not materially affected our operations due to the short-term, transactional basis of our business. However, we cannot fully predict the impact seasonality and inflation may have in the future.

 

Results of Operations

 

          The following table summarizes our net revenues by service line:

 

 

          The following table represents certain income statement data shown as percentages of our net revenues:

 

 

 

          Revenues.    Gross revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2000 were $751.0 million, an increase of 29.6% over gross revenues of $579.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 1999. Net revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2000 were $106.4 million, an increase of 45.0% over net revenues of $73.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 1999 resulting from an increase in transportation net revenues of 51.7% to $88.7 million, an increase in sourcing net revenues of 14.0% to $12.6 million, and an increase in information services net revenues of 31.9% to $5.0 million. Our net revenues increased at a faster rate than our gross revenues due to the different growth rates of our service lines. Our information services net revenues as a percentage of gross revenues is highest of our three lines, followed by our transportation business and finally our sourcing business.

 

          The increase in transportation net revenues resulted primarily from an increase in our truck transportation, including our short haul and less-than-truckload business. The increase was primarily volume driven, with significant expansion of business with current customers and from new domestic and international customers. Approximately one-half of our net revenue growth in the second quarter of 2000 was due to acquisitions that were not part of our second quarter of 1999 results.

 

          Sourcing net revenues increased by 14.0% due principally to our expansion of business with large retailers, offset by a decline in business with produce wholesalers. In addition, our sourcing net revenues from the second quarter of 1999 decreased by 9.2% compared to sourcing net revenues in the second quarter of 1998, making the comparison of 2000 to 1999 more favorable .

 

           The increase in information services net revenues was the result of significant growth in transaction volume from new and existing customers. In addition, we continue to integrate and cross-sell our information services business with our transportation carriers, which has added growth to both businesses. We also added a new program for a new customer in the third quarter of 1999, which contributed to approximately 9% of the 31.9% overall increase in net revenues.

 

          Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.    Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2000 were $75.0 million, an increase of 46.0% over $51.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 1999. This increase was primarily due to increased costs associated with our growth and our acquisitions in late 1999. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues increased to 70.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2000 compared to 69.9% for the three months ended June 30, 1999. This increase is due primarily to the costs associated with acquisitions in late 1999.

 

          Income from Operations.    Income from operations was $31.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2000, an increase of 42.5% over $22.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 1999. Income from operations as a percentage of net revenues was 29.5% and 30.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999.

 

          Investment and Other Income (Expense).    Investment and other income (expense) was ($123,000) for the three months ended June 30, 2000, compared to $1,133,000 for the three months ended June 30, 1999. Our cash and investments as of June 30, 2000 decreased $61.6 million over the balance as of June 30, 1999 due primarily to cash paid for acquisitions in late 1999 and the use of cash for working capital needs of the acquired businesses. We borrowed on our existing line of credit for most of the quarter, with a maximum balance outstanding of $10.0 million during the quarter.

 

          Provision for Income Taxes.    The effective income tax rates were 39.5% and 39.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999. The effective income tax rate for both periods is greater than the statutory federal income tax rate primarily due to state income taxes, net of federal benefit.

 

          Net Income.    Net income was $18.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2000, an increase of 35.5% over $14.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 1999. Net income per share increased by 32.4% to $0.45 (basic) and 29.4% to $0.44 (diluted) for the three months ended June 30, 2000 compared to $0.34 (basic and diluted) for the three months ended June 30, 1999.

 

 

          Revenues.    Gross revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2000 were $1.40 billion, an increase of 28.7% over gross revenues of $1.09 billion for the six months ended June 30, 1999. Net revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2000 were $204.8 million, an increase of 45.8% over net revenues of $140.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 1999 resulting from an increase in transportation net revenues of 53.5% to $171.2 million, an increase in sourcing net revenues of 9.6% to $23.5 million, and an increase in information services net revenues of 35.4% to $10.0 million. Our net revenues increased at a faster rate than our gross revenues due to the different growth rates of our service lines. Our information services net revenues as a percentage of gross revenues is highest of our three lines, followed by our transportation business and finally our sourcing business.

 

          The increase in transportation net revenues resulted primarily from an increase in our truck transportation, including our short haul and less-than-truckload business. The increase was primarily volume driven, with significant expansion of business with current customers and from new domestic and international customers. Approximately one-half of our net revenue growth in the first six months of 2000 was due to acquisitions that were not part of our first six months of 1999 results.

 

          Sourcing net revenues increased by 9.6% due principally to our expansion of business with large retailers, offset by a decline in business with produce wholesalers. In addition, our sourcing net revenues from the first six months of 1999 decreased by 7.9% compared to sourcing net revenues from the first six months of 1998, making the comparison of 2000 to 1999 more favorable.

 

           The increase in information services net revenues was the result of significant growth in transaction volume from new and existing customers. In addition, we continue to integrate and cross-sell our information services business with our transportation carriers, which has added growth to both businesses. We also added a new customer and a new program in the third quarter of 1999, which contributed to approximately 9% of the 35.4% overall increase in net revenues.

 

          Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.    Selling, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2000 were $148.2 million, an increase of 46.1% over $101.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 1999. This increase was primarily due to increased costs associated with our growth and our acquisitions in late 1999. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues increased to 72.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2000 compared to 72.2% for the six months ended June 30, 1999. This increase is due primarily to the costs associated with acquisitions in late 1999.

 

          Income from Operations.    Income from operations was $56.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000, an increase of 45.0% over $39.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 1999. Income from operations as a percentage of net revenues was 27.6% and 27.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999.

 

          Investment and Other Income (Expense).    Investment and other income (expense) was ($73,000) for the six months ended June 30, 2000, compared to $2,080,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1999. Our cash and investments as of June 30, 2000 decreased $61.6 million over the balance as of June 30, 1999 due primarily to cash paid for acquisitions in late 1999 and the use of cash for working capital needs of the acquired businesses. We borrowed on our existing line of credit throughout the first six months of 2000, with a maximum balance outstanding of $10.0 million during the period.

 

          Provision for Income Taxes.    The effective income tax rates were 39.5% and 39.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999. The effective income tax rate for both periods is greater than the statutory federal income tax rate primarily due to state income taxes, net of federal benefit.

 

          Net Income.    Net income was $34.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000, an increase of 38.0% over $24.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 1999. Net income per share increased by 35.0% to $0.81 (basic) and 33.3% to $0.80 (diluted) for the six months ended June 30, 2000 compared to $0.60 (basic and diluted) for the six months ended June 30, 1999.

 

 

          We have historically generated substantial cash from operations which has enabled us to fund our growth while paying cash dividends and repurchasing stock. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $39.6 million and $49.6 million as of June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999. Our cash and cash equivalents decreased in the first six months of 2000 primarily due to the funding of working capital of $26.1 million for the American Backhaulers, Inc. (ABH) operations. We acquired certain assets and liabilities of ABH in December 1999, but did not purchase the receivables in the acquisition. Working capital at June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999 totaled $92.4 million and $67.2 million. We have had no long-term debt for the last five years and have no material commitments for future capital expenditures.

 

          We generated $7.8 million and $15.9 million of cash flow from operations for the six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999. The decrease in cash from operations was due primarily to the funding of the working capital of ABH of $26.1 million in 2000, offset by growth in net income of $9.4 million in the first six months of 2000.

 

          We used $10.4 million and $8.2 million of cash and cash equivalents for investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999. The increase in cash used for investing activities related primarily to two components. We used an additional $7.2 million for purchases of property and equipment in the first six months of 2000 compared to 1999, primarily on computers and related equipment. This increased cash usage was offset by reduced spending of $4.2 million on acquisitions and other assets in the first six months of 2000 compared to 1999.

 

           We also used $7.5 million and $6.0 million of cash and cash equivalents for financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999, primarily to pay quarterly cash dividends. We have declared an $0.08 per share dividend payable to shareholders of record as of June 12, 2000 payable on July 3, 2000.

 

          We have $40.0 million available under our line of credit, with an interest rate of 7.23% as of June 30, 2000. The line of credit expires on December 16, 2002 and does not restrict the payment of dividends. During the first six months of 2000, we had gross borrowings on this facility of $119.5 million, all of which was repaid by June 30, 2000. The maximum outstanding balance during the six month period was $10.0 million. We were in compliance with all covenants of the agreement as of June 30, 2000. We expect to be able to renew this line of credit in the future.

 

          Assuming no change in our current business plan, management believes that our available cash, together with expected future cash generated from operations and the amounts available under our debt facility, are expected to be sufficient to satisfy our anticipated needs for working capital, capital expenditures and cash dividends for all future periods. Our board of directors has authorized management to repurchase up to a total of 3,000,000 shares of our common stock for reissuance upon the exercise of employee stock options and other stock plans. Any purchases would be made from available cash or cash generated from future operations. As of June 30, 2000, we had purchased a total of 278,700 shares.

 

 

          We had approximately $39.6 million of cash and cash equivalents on June 30, 2000. Substantially all of the cash equivalents are money market securities from domestic issuers. Because of the credit risk criteria of our investment policies, the primary market risk associated with these investments is interest rate risk. We do not use derivative financial instruments to manage interest rate risk or to speculate on future changes in interest rates. A rise in interest rates could negatively affect the fair value of our investments. We believe a reasonable near-term change in interest rates would not have a material impact on our future earnings due to the short-term nature of our investing practices. We also conduct business in foreign currencies and at times we enter into forward contracts to hedge against foreign currency exposure. There were no such contracts outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2000. We also have inventory which is subject to certain commodity price volatility, and we sometimes choose to hedge our positions with futures and options. We believe a reasonable near-term change in foreign currency exchange rates or commodity prices would not have a material impact on our future earnings or cash flows because the amount of our inventory and foreign currency exposure is not material. We have not experienced, nor do we believe that the conversion to the euro will have a material business or financial impact on us.

 

 

          Our discussions and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations, including our market risk discussions, contain certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements represent our expectations or beliefs, including, but not limited to, our current assumptions about future financial performance, anticipated problems and our plans for future operations, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. When used in this Form 10-Q and in future filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in our press releases, presentations to securities analysts or investors, in oral statements made by or with the approval of an executive officer of the Company, the words or phrases “believes”, “may”, “will”, “expects”, “should”, “continue”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “will likely result”, “estimates”, “ projects” or similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. However, any statements contained in this Form 10-Q that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. We caution that these statements by their nature involve risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond our control, and actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, including those described in Exhibit 99 to our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999.

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

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          The Annual Meeting of the Company’s stockholders was held on May 2, 2000. At the meeting, stockholders voted on the reelection of two directors for terms expiring at the Annual Meeting of the Company in 2003. Each of the directors was reelected by a vote as follows: Gerald A. Schwalbach received 34,428,280 votes “For” and 765,673 votes were “ Withheld;” and Dale S. Hanson received 34,425,894 votes “For” and 768,059 votes were “Withheld.”

 

 

          On May 2, 2000, the Board of Directors increased the number of directors of the Company to eight, and appointed Gregory D. Goven to fill the vacancy created by the increase in the number of directors for the three-year term expiring at the Annual Meeting of the Company in 2003.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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: August 11, 2000