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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

    [X]   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2005 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: 0-27754

HUB GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

   Delaware                                         36-4007085
(State or other jurisdiction of              (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation of organization)            Identification No.)

3050 Highland Parkway, Suite 100
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)
(630) 271-3600
(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 by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). Yes X No   

        On July 19, 2005, the registrant had 19,329,763 outstanding shares of Class A common stock, par value $.01 per share, and 662,296 outstanding shares of Class B common stock, par value $.01 per share.






HUB GROUP, INC.

INDEX

 Page
  
PART I. Financial Information:
  
Hub Group, Inc. - Registrant    

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - June 30, 2005 (unaudited) and
  
         December 31, 2004   3 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - Three Months
  
         and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004   4 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity - Six
  
         Months Ended June 30, 2005   5 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Six
  
         Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004   6 

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
   7 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
  
         Results of Operations   12 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures related to Market Risk
   18 

Controls and Procedures
   18 

PART II. Other Information
   19 




















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HUB GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share amounts)

June 30,
2005

December 31,
2004

(unaudited)
ASSETS   
    CURRENT ASSETS: 
      Cash and cash equivalents $    6,972 $    16,806 
      Restricted investments 885  
      Accounts receivable 
         Trade, net 140,609 140,762 
         Other 13,576 8,313 
      Deferred taxes 4,364 4,667 
      Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,126 4,746 


         TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

 169,532

 175,294

 
    PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net 16,385 19,487 
    GOODWILL, net 215,175 215,175 
    OTHER ASSETS 428 889 


         TOTAL ASSETS $ 401,520 $ 410,845 


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
    CURRENT LIABILITIES: 
      Accounts payable 
         Trade $ 116,820 $ 115,819 
         Other 3,598 1,660 
      Accrued expenses 
         Payroll 14,052 19,542 
         Other 13,909 15,100 


           TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

 148,379

 152,121

 
    DEFERRED TAXES 35,723 31,788 
    STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: 
      Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized; no shares 
         issued or outstanding in 2005 and 2004   
      Common stock 
         Class A: $.01 par value; 47,337,700 shares authorized; 20,281,248 
           shares issued (including treasury stock in 2005) and 19,329,763 shares 
            outstanding in 2005; 19,933,610 shares issued and outstanding in 2004 203 199 
         Class B: $.01 par value; 662,300 shares authorized; 662,296 shares 
           issued and outstanding in 2005 and 2004 7 7 
      Additional paid-in capital 184,477 182,262 
      Purchase price in excess of predecessor basis, net of tax benefit of $10,306 (15,458)(15,458)
      Retained earnings 77,884 64,611 
      Unearned compensation (3,910)(4,685)
      Treasury stock, at cost (951,485 shares in 2005) (25,785) 


         TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 217,418 226,936 


           TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 401,520 $ 410,845 


See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HUB GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months
Ended June 30,

Six Months
Ended June 30,

2005
2004
2005
2004
Revenue $ 371,630 $ 348,971 $ 711,488 $ 677,273 
 
Transportation costs 324,721 305,306 621,334 591,805 




       Gross margin 46,909 43,665 90,154 85,468 
 
Costs and expenses: 
     Salaries and benefits 21,503 22,233 43,379 44,575 
     General and administrative 9,489 10,315 19,241 20,596 
     Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment 2,453 2,851 4,936 5,734 




       Total costs and expenses 33,445 35,399 67,556 70,905 




       Operating income 13,464 8,266 22,598 14,563 
 
Other income (expense): 
     Interest expense (140)(1,684)(347)(3,397)
     Interest income 183 56 384 109 
     Other, net 40 363 54 404 




       Total other income (expense) 83 (1,265)91 (2,884)
 
Income before provision for income taxes 13,547 7,001 22,689 11,679 
 
Provision for income taxes 5,622 2,942 9,416 4,907




Net income  $     7,925 $     4,059 $     13,273 $     6,772 




Basic earnings per common share $       0.40 $       0.26 $         0.66 $       0.43 




Diluted earnings per common share $       0.38 $       0.24 $         0.63 $       0.40 




Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding 19,977 15,702 20,130 15,598 




Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding 20,796 16,938 20,977 16,762 

















See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HUB GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the six months ended June 30, 2005
(in thousands, except shares)

June 30, 2005
Class A & B Common Stock Shares Outstanding    
  Beginning of year   20,595,906 
  Exercise of non-qualified stock options   346,258 
  Issuance of restricted stock   1,380 
  Purchase of treasury shares   (1,117,431)
  Treasury shares issued under restricted stock and stock option plans   165,946 

   Ending balance   19,992,059 

Class A & B Common Stock Amount  
  Beginning of year  $ 206 
  Issuance of restricted stock and exercise of stock options    4 

   Ending balance   210 

Additional Paid-in Capital  
  Beginning of year   182,262 
  Exercise of non-qualified stock options   (1,697)
  Tax benefit of employee stock plans   3,912 

   Ending balance   184,477 

Purchase Price in Excess of Predecessor Basis, Net of Tax  
  Beginning of year   (15,458)

   Ending balance   (15,458)

Retained Earnings  
  Beginning of year   64,611 
  Net income   13,273 

   Ending balance   77,884 

Unearned Compensation  
  Beginning of year   (4,685)
  Issuance of restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures   (286)
  Compensation expense related to restricted stock awards   1,061 

   Ending balance   (3,910)

Treasury Stock  
  Beginning of year    
  Purchase of treasury shares   (30,558)
  Issuance for restricted stock and exercise of stock options   4,773 

   Ending balance   (25,785)

   Total stockholders' equity  $ 217,418 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HUB GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2005
2004
Cash flows from operating activities:   
    Net income  $   13,273 $   6,772 
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided 
       by operating activities: 
         Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment 5,154 5,812 
         Deferred taxes 8,150 4,735 
         Compensation expense related to restricted stock 1,061 1,044 
         Gain on sale of assets (18)(162)
         Other assets 461 697 
         Changes in working capital: 
           Restricted investments (885) 
           Accounts receivable, net (5,110)(1,547)
           Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,620 (101)
           Accounts payable 2,939 (4,814)
           Accrued expenses (6,681)1,667 


            Net cash provided by operating activities 19,964 14,103 


Cash flows from investing activities: 
    Purchases of property and equipment, net (2,034)(1,682)


            Net cash used in investing activities (2,034)(1,682)


Cash flows from financing activities: 
    Proceeds from stock options exercised 2,794 3,359 
    Purchase of treasury stock (30,558)(2,767)
    Net payments on revolver  (6,000)
    Payments on long-term debt  (7,013)


            Net cash used in financing activities (27,764)(12,421)


Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (9,834) 
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period 16,806  


Cash and cash equivalents end of period $      6,972 $             — 


Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information 
    Cash paid for: 
       Interest $            — $        2,630 
       Income taxes $       1,066 $           368 








See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HUB GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1.   Interim Financial Statements

        The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Hub Group, Inc. (“we,” “us” or “our”) have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations. However, we believe that the disclosures contained herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.

        The financial statements reflect, in our opinion, all material adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly present our financial position and results of operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004.

        These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004. Results of operations in interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for a full year due partially to seasonality.

NOTE 2.   Restructuring Charges

        During the six months ended June 30, 2005, we recorded a $219,000 severance charge for termination of 30 employees. All severance charges are included in salaries and benefits in the statement of income. Additionally, we recorded charges of $37,000 related to the 2002 restructuring plan as a result of changes in assumptions related to the closing of a facility.

        The following table displays the activity and balances for the restructuring reserves for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (in thousands):

HeadcountConsolidation
Reductionof FacilitiesTotal



                                                        
Balance at December 31, 2004  $ $ 146 $ 146 
  Additional Restructuring Expenses   176    176 
  Cash Payments   (78) (79) (157)
  Adjustment for previous estimate     37  37 



Balance at March 31, 2005  $98 $104 $202 
  Additional Restructuring Expenses   43    43 
  Cash Payments   (120) (48) (168)



Balance at June 30, 2005  $21 $56 $77 



NOTE 3.   Stock Based Compensation

        Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” as amended by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure,” encourages, but does not require, companies to record compensation cost for stock-based employee compensation plans at fair value. We have chosen to account for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related interpretations. Accordingly, compensation expense for stock options is measured as the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of our stock at the date of the grant over the amount an employee must pay to acquire the stock. We grant options at fair market value and therefore recognize no compensation expense.





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        The following table illustrates the effect on the net income and net income per share if we had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123, to stock-based employee compensation (in thousands, except per share data):

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
2005200420052004
   
Net income, as reported $7,925 $4,059 $13,273 $6,772 
   
Add: Total stock-based compensation included in net income, 
   net of related tax effects 316 319 620 605 
Deduct: Total stock-based compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all 
   awards, net of related tax effects (400)(470)(791)(924)




Net income, pro forma $7,841 $3,908 $13,102 $6,453 




Earnings per share: 
   
Basic-- as reported $0.40 $0.26 $0.66 $0.43 




Basic-- pro forma $0.39 $0.25 $0.65 $0.41 




Diluted-- as reported $0.38 $0.24 $0.63 $0.40 




Diluted-- pro forma $0.38 $0.23 $0.62 $0.38 




Dividend Yield $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 




        The pro forma disclosure is not likely to be indicative of pro forma results which may be expected in future periods because of the fact that options vest over several years, pro forma compensation expense is recognized as the options vest and additional awards may also be granted.

        In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Statement No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment, which is a revision of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. Statement 123 (R) supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and amends FASB Statement No. 95, Statement of Cash Flows. Generally, the approach in Statement 123 (R) is similar to the approach described in Statement 123. However, Statement 123 (R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values. Pro forma disclosure is no longer an alternative. This statement must be adopted effective January 1, 2006.

        Statement 123 (R) also requires the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost to be reported as a financing cash flow, rather than as an operating cash flow as required under the current literature. This requirement will reduce net operating cash flow and increase net financing cash flow in periods after adoption. We cannot estimate what those amounts will be in the future because they depend on, among other things, when employees exercise stock options.















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NOTE 4.   Earnings Per Share

The following is a reconciliation of our earnings per share (in thousands, except for per share data):

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2005

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2004

Income
Shares
Per Share
Amount

Income
Shares
Per Share
Amount

Basic EPS       
      Net Income $7,925 19,977 $0.40 $4,059 15,702 $0.26 
Effect of Dilutive Securities 
      Stock options and restricted stock  819   1,236  






Diluted EPS 
      Net Income $7,925 20,796 $0.38 $4,059 16,938 $0.24 






  
  
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2005

Six Months Ended
June 30, 2004

Income
Shares
Per Share
Amount

Income
Shares
Per Share
Amount

Basic EPS       
      Net Income $13,273 20,130 $0.66 $6,772 15,598 $0.43 
Effect of Dilutive Securities 
      Stock options and restricted stock  847   1,164  






Diluted EPS 
      Net Income $13,273 20,977 $0.63 $6,772 16,762 $0.40 






        No stock options were excluded from the determination of diluted weighted-average shares because they would have been anti-dilutive for the three months ending June 30, 2005 and 2004. Additionally, no stock options were excluded from the determination of diluted weighted average shares because they would have been anti-dilutive for the six months ended June 30, 2005. For the six months ended June 30, 2004, 11,500 stock options were excluded from the determination of diluted weighted- average shares because they would be anti-dilutive.

NOTE 5.   Deferred Compensation Plan

        In January 2005, we established the Hub Group, Inc. Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan (“the Plan”) to provide added incentive for the retention of certain key employees. Under the Plan, participants can elect to defer up to 50% of their base salary and up to 100% of their bonus. Accounts will grow on a tax-deferred basis to the participant. Restricted investments included in the consolidated balance sheet represent the fair value of the mutual fund and other security investments related to the Plan at June 30, 2005. Both realized and unrealized gains and losses, which have not been material, are included in income and expense and offset the change in the deferred compensation liability. The Company provides a 50% match on the first 6% of employee compensation deferred under the Plan, with a maximum match equivalent to 3% of base salary.










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NOTE 6.   Property and Equipment

        Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):

June 30,December 31,
20052004


Building and improvements $      237 $      237 
Leasehold improvements 950 942 
Computer equipment and software 52,664 52,442 
Furniture and equipment 7,092 7,188 
Transportation equipment and automobiles 1,939 1,461 


  62,882 62,270 
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization (46,497)(42,783)


    Property and Equipment, net $ 16,385 $   19,487 


NOTE 7.   Debt

        On March 23, 2005, we entered into a revolving credit agreement that provides for unsecured borrowings of up to $40 million. The interest rate ranges from LIBOR plus 0.75% to 1.25% or Prime plus 0.5%. The revolving line of credit expires on March 23, 2010. The financial covenants require a minimum net worth of $175 million and a cash flow leverage ratio of not more than 2.0 to 1.0. The commitment fees charged on the unused line of credit are between 0.15% and 0.25% per annum.

        We had $39 million of unused and available borrowings under our bank revolving line of credit at June 30, 2005. We were in compliance with our debt covenants at June 30, 2005.

        We have standby letters of credit that expire from 2005 to 2012. As of June 30, 2005, the outstanding letters of credit were $1 million.

NOTE 8.   Commitments and Contingencies

        In March 2005, we entered into an equipment purchase contract with Shanghai Jindo Container Co., Ltd. We agreed to purchase 3,400 fifty-three foot dry freight steel domestic containers for approximately $33 million. As of July 18, approximately 1,128 containers were delivered. The remainder are expected to be delivered by the end of the third quarter 2005. However, this timeframe is subject to the manufacturer meeting production and delivery schedules. We are financing these containers with operating leases.

        In June 2005, our Quality Services subsidiary entered into a 5 year operating lease agreement for 31 tractors. The total obligation for this lease is $2.5 million.

        We are a party to litigation incident to our business, including claims for freight lost or damaged in transit, freight improperly shipped or improperly billed, property damage and personal injury. Some of the lawsuits to which we are party are covered by insurance and are being defended by our insurance carriers. Some of the lawsuits are not covered by insurance and we are defending them. We do not believe that the outcome of this litigation will have a material adverse effect on our financial position.

NOTE 9.   Stock Buy Back Plan

        During the first quarter of 2005, the Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to $30 million worth of our Class A Common Stock. Repurchases were made from time to time as market and business conditions warranted. We intend to hold the repurchased shares in treasury for future use. This program replaces our previous repurchase plan. During the first half of 2005, we completed the authorized purchase of $30 million worth of our Class A Common Stock.





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Total Number of Shares
Total NumberPurchased as
of SharesAverage Price Part of Publicly
PurchasedPaid Per ShareAnnounced Plan
     
January 1 to January 31          
February 1 to February 28   64,800  $  27.19  64,800   
March 1 to March 31   110,000  $  30.04  110,000   
April 1 to April 30   200,000  $  28.07  200,000   
May 1 to May 31   398,700  $  27.38  398,700   
June 1 to June 30   321,299  $  26.07  321,299   



            Total   1,094,799  $  27.38  1,094,799 



NOTE 10.   Stock Split

        The Board of Directors approved a two for one stock split in February 2005. The Board set May 4, 2005 as the record date and May 11, 2005 as the payment date. All shares have been retroactively restated to give effect to the two-for-one stock split, which was effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend. Each of our Class A stockholders and Class B stockholders received one Class A share on each share of Class A Common Stock and each share of Class B Common Stock held by them on the record date in connection with the stock split. In accordance with the terms of our Certificate of Incorporation, the number of votes held by each share of Class B Common Stock was adjusted in connection with this stock dividend such that each share of Class B Common Stock now entitles its holder to approximately 40 votes. Each share of Class A Common Stock entitles its holder to one vote.






























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HUB GROUP, INC.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

OUTLOOK, RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

        The information contained in this quarterly report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “expects,” “hopes,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and subject to risks. Such statements should be viewed with caution. Actual results or experience could differ materially from the forward-looking statements as a result of many factors. We assume no liability to update any such forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report. Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially include:

        •  the degree and rate of market growth in the intermodal, truck brokerage and logistics markets served by us;
        •  deterioration in our relationships with existing railroads or adverse changes to the railroads’ operating rules;
        •  changes in rail service conditions or adverse weather conditions;
        •  further consolidation of railroads;
        •  the impact of competitive pressures in the marketplace, including entry of new competitors, direct marketing efforts
           by the railroads or marketing efforts of asset-based carriers;
        •  changes in rail, drayage and trucking company capacity;
        •  equipment shortages;
        •  changes in the cost of services from rail, drayage, truck or other vendors;
        •  labor unrest in the rail, drayage or trucking company communities;
        •  general economic and business conditions;
        •  fuel shortages or prices;
        •  increases in interest rates;
        •  decrease in demand for our distribution services;
        •  changes in homeland security or terrorist activity;
        •  difficulties in maintaining or enhancing our information technology systems;
        •  changes to or new governmental regulation;
        •  loss of several of our largest customers;
        •  inability to recruit and retain key personnel; and
        •  awards of large customer contracts.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

        Hub Group, Inc. (“we,” “us” or “our”) is the largest intermodal marketing company (“IMC”) in North America and a full service transportation provider offering intermodal, truck brokerage or highway services and comprehensive logistics services. These service offerings are referred to as the Core Transportation business. The Core Transportation business operates through a nationwide network of operating centers. We also operate Hub Group Distribution Services (“HGDS” or “Hub Distribution”). Hub Distribution performs certain specialized services, predominately installation of point of purchase displays, and is responsible for its own operations, customer service, marketing and management information systems support.

        As an IMC, we arrange for the movement of our customers’ freight in containers and trailers over long distances. We contract with railroads to provide transportation for the long-haul portion of the shipment and with local trucking companies, known as “drayage companies,” for local pickup and delivery. As part of the intermodal services, we negotiate rail and drayage rates, electronically track shipments in transit, consolidate billing and handle claims for freight loss or damage on behalf of our customers.

        We also arrange for the transportation of freight by truck, providing customers with another option for their transportation needs. We match the customers’ needs with carriers’ capacity to provide the most effective service and price combinations. As part of our highway services, we negotiate rates, track shipments in transit and handle claims for freight loss or damage on behalf of our customers.








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        Our logistics service consists of complex transportation management services, including load consolidation, mode optimization and carrier management. These service offerings are designed to take advantage of the increasing trend for shippers to outsource all or a greater portion of their transportation needs.

        We have full time marketing representatives throughout North America who service local, regional and national accounts. We believe that fostering long-term customer relationships is critical to our success and allows us to better understand our customers’ needs and specifically tailor our transportation services to them.

        Revenue growth resulted primarily from price increases, mix and fuel surcharges during the first half of 2005 compared to the first half of 2004. The price increase resulted from rate increases from our carriers. During 2004, we severed relationships with certain low profitability customers.

        We use various performance indicators to manage our business. We closely monitor gains and losses for our significant customers and evaluate on-time performance, costs per load by location and days sales outstanding by location. Vendor cost changes and vendor service issues are also tracked closely.

        Our installation services business, HGDS, is a project-based business with significant customer concentration and higher margins than our other service lines. Any decrease in the demand from these customers or our failure to secure new project business could have a material effect on HGDS revenue.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table summarizes our revenue by business line:

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,June 30
%%
20052004Change20052004Change







Revenue (in thousands)              
      Core Transporation  
          Intermodal  $ 259,260 $ 247,940  4.6%  $ 492,922 $ 484,261  1.8%
          Brokerage   68,038  56,778  19.8% 128,192  107,738  19.0%
          Logistics   34,524  33,786  2.2% 70,113  67,699  3.6%




      Total Core  
    361,822  338,504  6.9% 691,227  659,698  4.8%
 
      Hub Distribution   9,808  10,467  (6.3%) 20,261  17,575  15.3%




      Total Revenue  
   $371,630 $348,971  6.5%$711,488 $677,273  5.1%



















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The following table includes certain items in the consolidated statement of income as a percentage of revenue:

Three Months
Ended June 30,

Six Months
Ended June 30,

2005
2004
2005
2004
Revenue 100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
Transportation costs 87.4  87.5 87.3 87.4 




       Gross margin 12.6 12.5 12.7 12.6 
 
Costs and expenses: 
     Salaries and benefits 5.7 6.3 6.1 6.7 
     General and administrative 2.6 3.0 2.7 3.0 
     Depreciation and amortization  0.7 0.8 0.7 0.8 




Total costs and expenses 9.0 10.1 9.5 10.5 
 
Operating income 3.6 2.4 3.2 2.1 
 
Other expense 
     Interest expense 0.0 (0.5)0.0 (0.5)
     Interest income 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 
     Other, net 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.1 




Total other expense  0.0 (0.4)0.0 (0.4)
 
Income before provision for income taxes 3.6 2.0 3.2 1.7 
 
Provision for income taxes 1.5 0.8 1.3 0.7




Net income  2.1%1.2%1.9%1.0%




Three Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2004

Revenue

        Revenue increased 6.5% to $372 million in 2005 from $349 million in 2004. Intermodal revenue increased 4.6% due primarily to price increases, mix and fuel surcharges offset by a 7.9% decrease in volume. Truckload brokerage revenue increased 19.8% due primarily to an increase in revenue per load from price increases, mix, fuel surcharges and new business. Logistics revenue increased 2.2% due to the transfer of the time sensitive delivery of pharmaceutical samples from Hub Distribution to this service line during the third quarter of 2004 and as a result of adding new customers. Hub Distribution revenue decreased 6.3% due primarily to the transfer of the time sensitive delivery of pharmaceutical samples.

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

Gross Margin

        Gross margin increased 7.4% to $46.9 million in 2005 from $43.7 million in 2004. As a percent of revenue, gross margin has remained fairly consistent at 12.6% in 2005 and 12.5% in 2004.

Salaries and Benefits

        As a percentage of revenue, salaries and benefits decreased to 5.7% from 6.3% in 2004. Salaries and benefits decreased to $21.5 million in 2005 from $22.2 million in 2004. This was due primarily to a decrease in headcount. Headcount as of June 30, 2005 was 1,167 while headcount at June 30, 2004 was 1,176.

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General and Administrative

        General and administrative expenses decreased to $9.5 million in 2005 from $10.3 million in 2004. As a percentage of revenue, these expenses decreased to 2.6% in 2005 from 3.0% in 2004. The decrease in general and administrative expenses is primarily attributed to a decrease in equipment leases, sales taxes and telephone costs.

Depreciation and Amortization of Property and Equipment

        Depreciation and amortization decreased to $2.5 million in 2005 from $2.9 million in 2004. This expense as a percentage of revenue decreased to 0.7% in 2005 from 0.8% in 2004. The decrease in depreciation and amortization is due primarily to lower computer equipment and software depreciation.

Other Income (Expense)

        Other income increased to $0.1 million in 2005 from an expense of $1.3 million in 2004 due to a decrease in interest expense caused primarily by the extinguishment of the private placement debt during the third quarter of 2004. Interest income increased due to investing cash.

Provision for Income Taxes

        The provision for income taxes increased to $5.6 million in 2005 compared to $2.9 million in 2004. We provided for income taxes using an effective rate of 41.5% in 2005 and an effective rate of 42.0% in the second quarter of 2004. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily the result of a lower state tax rate due to business restructuring.

   Net Income

        Net income increased to $7.9 million in 2005 from $4.1 million in 2004 due primarily to higher gross margin, lower general and administrative expenses, lower salaries and benefit expenses and lower interest expense.

Earnings Per Common Share

        Basic earnings per share were $0.40 in 2005 and were $0.26 in 2004 and diluted earnings per share increased to $0.38 in 2005 from $0.24 in 2004. The weighted average diluted shares outstanding increased 22.8% from 16,938,000 at June 30, 2004 to 20,796,000 at June 30, 2005 due primarily to our follow-on offering of Class A Common Stock in July 2004.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2004

Revenue

        Revenue increased 5.1% to $711.5 million in 2005 from $677.3 million in 2004. Intermodal revenue increased 1.8% due primarily to price increases, mix and fuel surcharges offset by a 9.7% decrease in volume. Truckload brokerage revenue increased 19% due primarily to an increase in revenue per load from price increases, mix, fuel surcharges and new business. Logistics revenue increased 3.6% due to the transfer of the time sensitive delivery of pharmaceutical samples from Hub Distribution to this service line during the third quarter of 2004 and as a result of adding new customers. Hub Distribution revenue increased 15.3% due primarily to an increase in the installation business.

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

Gross Margin

        Gross margin increased 5.5% to $90.2 million in 2005 from $85.5 million in 2004. As a percent of revenue, gross margin has remained relatively consistent at 12.7% in 2005 and 12.6% in 2004.

Salaries and Benefits

        As a percentage of revenue, salaries and benefits decreased to 6.1% from 6.7% in 2004. Salaries and benefits decreased to $43.4 million in 2005 from $44.6 million in 2004. This was due primarily to a decrease in headcount.

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General and Administrative

        General and administrative expenses decreased to $19.2 million in 2005 from $20.6 million in 2004. As a percentage of revenue, these expenses decreased to 2.7% in 2005 from 3.0% in 2004. The decrease in general and administrative expenses is primarily attributed to a decrease in equipment leases, professional fees, travel and entertainment expense and rent expense.

Depreciation and Amortization of Property and Equipment

        Depreciation and amortization decreased to $4.9 million in 2005 from $5.7 million in 2004. This expense as a percentage of revenue decreased to 0.7% in 2005 from 0.8% in 2004. The decrease in depreciation and amortization is due primarily to lower computer equipment and software depreciation.

Other Income (Expense)

        Other income increased to $0.1 million in 2005 from an expense of $2.9 million in 2004 due to a decrease in interest expense caused primarily by the extinguishment of the private placement debt during the third quarter of 2004. Interest income increased due to investing cash.

Provision for Income Taxes

        The provision for income taxes increased to $9.4 million in 2005 compared to $4.9 million in 2004. We provided for income taxes using an effective rate of 41.5% in 2005 and an effective rate of 42.0% in 2004. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily the result of a lower state tax rate due to business restructuring.

   Net Income

        Net income increased to $13.3 million in 2005 from $6.8 million in 2004 due primarily to higher gross margin, lower general and administrative expenses, lower salaries and benefits expense and lower interest expense.

Earnings Per Common Share

        Basic earnings per share were $0.66 in 2005 and were $0.43 in 2004 and diluted earnings per share increased to $0.63 in 2005 from $0.40 in 2004. The weighted average diluted shares outstanding increased 25.1% from 16,762,000 at June 30, 2004 to 20,977,000 at June 30, 2005 due primarily to our follow-on offering of Class A Common Stock in July 2004.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

        The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions. In certain circumstances, those estimates and assumptions can affect amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. We have made our best estimates and judgments of certain amounts included in the financial statements, giving due consideration to materiality. We do not believe there is a great likelihood that materially different amounts would be reported related to the accounting policies described below. However, application of these accounting policies involves the exercise of judgment and use of assumptions as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates. Note 1 of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, includes a summary of the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. The following is a brief discussion of the more significant accounting policies and estimates.

Allowance for Uncollectible Trade Accounts Receivable

        In the normal course of business, we extend credit to customers after a review of each customer’s credit history. An allowance for uncollectible trade accounts has been established through an analysis of the accounts receivable aging, an assessment of collectibility based on historical trends and an evaluation of the current economic conditions. To be more specific, we reserve every account balance that has aged over one year, certain customers in bankruptcy and account balances specifically identified as uncollectible. In addition, we provide a reserve for accounts not specifically identified as uncollectible based upon historical trends. The trends are continuously reviewed and updated. The allowance is reported on the balance sheet in net accounts receivable. Actual collections of accounts receivable could differ from management’s estimates due to changes in future economic, industry or customer financial conditions. Recoveries of receivables previously charged off are recorded when received.

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Revenue Recognition

        Revenue is recognized at the time 1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, 2) services have been rendered, 3) the sales price is fixed and determinable and 4) collectibility is reasonably assured. In accordance with EITF 91-9, revenue and related transportation costs are recognized based on relative transit time. Further, we report revenue on a gross basis in accordance with the criteria in EITF 99-19, “Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent.” We are the primary obligor and are responsible for providing the service desired by the customer. The customer views us as responsible for fulfillment including the acceptability of the service. Service requirements may include, for example, on-time delivery, handling freight loss and damage claims, setting up appointments for pick up and delivery and tracing shipments in transit. We have discretion in setting sales prices and as a result, our earnings vary. In addition, we have the discretion to select our vendors from multiple suppliers for the services ordered by our customers. Finally, we have credit risk for our receivables. These three factors, discretion in setting prices, discretion in selecting vendors and credit risk, further support reporting revenue on the gross basis.

Deferred Income Taxes

        Deferred income taxes are recognized for the future tax effects of temporary differences between financial and income tax reporting using tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. We believe that it is more likely than not that our deferred tax assets will be realized with the exception of $332,000 related to state tax net operating losses for which a valuation allowance has been established. In the event the probability of realizing the remaining deferred tax assets do not meet the more likely than not threshold in the future, a valuation allowance would be established for the deferred tax assets deemed unrecoverable.

Valuation of Goodwill

        We review goodwill for impairment on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of goodwill may not be recoverable. We utilize a third-party independent valuation firm to assist in performing the necessary valuations to be used in the impairment testing. These valuations are based on market capitalization, discounted cash flow analysis or a combination of both methodologies. The assumptions used in the valuations include expectations regarding future operating performance, discount rates, control premiums and other factors which are subjective in nature. Actual cash flows from operations could differ from management’s estimates due to changes in business conditions, operating performance and economic conditions. Should estimates differ materially from actual results, we may be required to record impairment charges in the future.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

        During the year, we have funded operations and capital expenditures through cash flows from operations.

        Cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2005, was approximately $20 million, which resulted primarily from net income from operations of $13 million, non-cash charges of $15 million offset by decreases in working capital of $8 million.

        Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2005, was $2 million and related primarily to expenditures made to enhance our information system capabilities. We expect capital expenditures to be approximately $4 million to $5 million for the year ended December 31, 2005.

        The net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2005, was $28 million. Uses of cash related to the purchase of treasury stock. We generated cash from stock options being exercised.

        On March 23, 2005 we entered into a revolving credit agreement that provides for unsecured borrowings of up to $40 million. The interest rate ranges from LIBOR plus 0.75% to 1.25% or Prime plus 0.5%. The revolving line of credit expires on March 23, 2010. The financial covenants require a minimum net worth of $175 million and a cash flow leverage ratio of not more than 2.0 to 1.0. The commitment fees charged on the unused line of credit are between 0.15% and 0.25% per annum.

        Our unused and available borrowings under our bank revolving line of credit at June 30, 2005 are $39 million. We were in compliance with our debt covenants at June 30, 2005.

        We have standby letters of credit that expire from 2005 to 2012. As of June 30, 2005, our outstanding letters of credit were $1 million.




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Contractual Obligations

        Our contractual cash obligations as of June 30, 2005 are minimum rental commitments. Minimum annual rental commitments, at June 30, 2005, under noncancellable operating leases, principally for real estate and equipment, are payable as follows (in thousands):

Remainder 2005 $  4,378 
2006     8,160 
2007     7,411 
2008     6,601 
2009     4,807 
2010 and thereafter     8,746 
Total $40,103 

        In March 2005, we entered into an equipment purchase contract with Shanghai Jindo Container Co., Ltd. We agreed to purchase 3,400 fifty-three foot dry freight steel domestic containers for approximately $33 million. As of July 18, approximately 1,128 containers were delivered. The remainder are expected to be delivered by the end of the third quarter 2005. However, this timeframe is subject to the manufacturer meeting production and delivery schedules. We are financing these containers with operating leases. The lease obligation is included in the table above.

In June 2005, our Quality Services subsidiary entered into a 5 year operating lease agreement for 31 tractors. This $2.5 million lease obligation is also included in the table above.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

        We are exposed to market risk related to changes in interest rates on our bank line of credit which may adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

        As of June 30, 2005, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2005. There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with such evaluation that occurred during the last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.





















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PART II. Other Information

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

(c) Note 9 of the Company’s Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

  The 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Hub Group, Inc. was held on May 4, 2005. All six of the Company’s directors were reelected with the following votes: Phillip C. Yeager: 17,808,958 votes for and 3,942,463 votes withheld; David P. Yeager: 17,737,447 votes for and 4,013,974 votes withheld; Mark A. Yeager: 17,731,360 votes for and 4,020,061 votes withheld; Gary D. Eppen: 20,835,839 votes for and 915,582 votes withheld; Charles R. Reaves: 20,837,039 votes for and 914,382 votes withheld; Martin P. Slark: 20,837,039 votes for and 914,382 votes withheld.

  Also at the meeting, the Stockholders voted on an amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of Class A Common Stock. This proposal was approved by the following votes: 18,109,539 votes for, 3,641,254 votes against and 628 votes withheld.




































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        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly authorized this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                                   HUB GROUP, INC.

DATE: July 22, 2005/s/ Thomas M. White
Thomas M. White
Senior Vice President-Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer)

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.           Description

31.1   Certification of David P. Yeager, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

31.2   Certification of Thomas M. White, Senior Vice President-Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

32.1   Certification of David P. Yeager and Thomas M. White, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively, Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.