Exhibit 99.1
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
14701 Charlson Road
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347
Chad Lindbloom, chief financial officer (952) 937-7779
Tim Gagnon, director, investor relations (952) 683-5007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
C.H. ROBINSON REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS
MINNEAPOLIS, April 29, 2014 – C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (“C.H. Robinson”) (NASDAQ: CHRW), today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. Summarized financial results for the quarter ended March 31 are as follows (dollars in thousands, except per share data):
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| | | Three months ended March 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | %
change | |
Total revenues | | $ | 3,142,585 | | | $ | 2,994,267 | | | | 5.0 | % |
Net revenues: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Transportation | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Truckload | | $ | 269,837 | | | $ | 268,604 | | | | 0.5 | % |
LTL | | | 60,138 | | | | 58,491 | | | | 2.8 | % |
Intermodal | | | 8,940 | | | | 9,101 | | | | -1.8 | % |
Ocean | | | 43,612 | | | | 42,488 | | | | 2.6 | % |
Air | | | 17,454 | | | | 16,768 | | | | 4.1 | % |
Customs | | | 9,332 | | | | 8,606 | | | | 8.4 | % |
Other logistics services | | | 18,566 | | | | 17,194 | | | | 8.0 | % |
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Total transportation | | | 427,879 | | | | 421,252 | | | | 1.6 | % |
Sourcing | | | 26,846 | | | | 31,846 | | | | -15.7 | % |
Payment Services | | | 2,510 | | | | 2,624 | | | | -4.3 | % |
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Total net revenues | | | 457,235 | | | | 455,722 | | | | 0.3 | % |
Operating expenses | | | 300,264 | | | | 287,016 | | | | 4.6 | % |
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Income from operations | | | 156,971 | | | | 168,706 | | | | -7.0 | % |
Net income | | $ | 93,187 | | | $ | 103,343 | | | | -9.8 | % |
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Diluted EPS | | $ | 0.63 | | | $ | 0.64 | | | | -1.6 | % |
Our total net revenues decreased through the first two months of 2014 compared to the first two months of 2013. Our total net revenues increased significantly in March 2014 compared to March 2013 primarily due to growth in North American truckload net revenues.
Our truckload net revenues increased 0.5 percent in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the first quarter of 2013. Our truckload volumes increased approximately four percent in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the first quarter of 2013. Our North American truckload volumes increased approximately three percent. Volume growth was impacted by the capacity constraints caused by the many weather events across North America during the first quarter of 2014. Our truckload net revenue margin decreased in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the first quarter of 2013, due primarily to increased cost per mile. In North America, excluding
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the estimated impacts of the change in fuel, our average truckload rate per mile charged to our customers increased approximately 10 percent in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the first quarter of 2013. In North America, our truckload transportation costs increased approximately 12 percent, excluding the estimated impacts of the change in fuel.
Our less-than-truckload (“LTL”) net revenues increased 2.8 percent in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the first quarter of 2013. Our LTL net revenue growth rate slowed in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the first quarter of 2013 partially as a result of weather related issues. LTL net revenue margin decreased slightly in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the first quarter of 2013, primarily due to carrier price increases.
Our intermodal net revenues decreased 1.8 percent in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the first quarter of 2013. This was primarily due to a decline in volume partially offset by an increase in net revenue margin.
Our ocean transportation net revenues increased 2.6 percent in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the first quarter of 2013. This increase in net revenues was primarily due to volume increases partially offset by a decrease in net revenue margin, which was driven by market volatility and strong competition.
Our air transportation net revenues increased 4.1 percent in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the first quarter of 2013. This increase was primarily due to an increase in net revenue margin and increased volumes.
Our customs net revenues increased 8.4 percent in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the first quarter of 2013. This increase was primarily due to higher transaction volumes.
Other logistics services net revenues, which include transportation management services, warehousing, and small parcel, increased 8.0 percent in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the first quarter of 2013. This increase was primarily due to increases in both warehousing and management services.
Sourcing net revenues decreased 15.7 percent in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the first quarter of 2013. We continued to experience volume and net revenue declines from a large customer. We expect the revenue declines with this large customer to continue throughout 2014. Sourcing net revenue margins declined due to weather, a lack of product availability with some key commodities, and market volatility.
For the first quarter, operating expenses increased 4.6 percent to $300.3 million in 2014 from $287.0 million in 2013. Operating expenses as a percentage of net revenues increased to 65.7 percent in 2014 from 63.0 percent in 2013.
For the first quarter, personnel expenses increased 3.6 percent to $220.3 million in 2014 from $212.6 million in 2013. This was due to an increase in our average headcount of approximately six percent, partially offset by declines in expenses related to incentive plans that are designed to keep expenses variable with changes in net revenues and profitability.
For the first quarter, other selling, general, and administrative expenses increased 7.5 percent to $80.0 million in 2014 from $74.4 million in 2013. This change was primarily driven by an increase in our allowance for bad debt.
For the first quarter, investment and other (expense) income was an expense of $6.1 million in 2014 compared to an expense of $60,000 in the first quarter of 2013. The increase was primarily driven by the interest expense on our notes payable, issued during the third quarter of 2013 and used to fund the accelerated share repurchase agreements.
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Founded in 1905, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., is one of the largest non-asset based third party logistics companies in the world. C.H. Robinson is a global provider of multimodal transportation services and logistics solutions, currently serving over 46,000 active customers through a network of 282 offices in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. C.H. Robinson maintains one of the largest networks of motor carrier capacity in North America and works with approximately 63,000 transportation providers worldwide.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this release are forward-looking statements that represent our expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies concerning future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience or our present expectations, including, but not limited to such factors as changes in economic conditions, including uncertain consumer demand; changes in market demand and pressures on the pricing for our services; competition and growth rates within the third party logistics industry; freight levels and increasing costs and availability of truck capacity or alternative means of transporting freight, and changes in relationships with existing truck, rail, ocean and air carriers; changes in our customer base due to possible consolidation among our customers; our ability to integrate the operations of acquired companies with our historic operations successfully; risks associated with litigation and insurance coverage; risks associated with operations outside of the U.S.; risks associated with the potential impacts of changes in government regulations; risks associated with the produce industry, including food safety and contamination issues; fuel prices and availability; the impact of war on the economy; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in our Annual and Quarterly Reports.
Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we undertake no obligation to update such statement to reflect events or circumstances arising after such date. All remarks made during our financial results conference call will be current at the time of the call and we undertake no obligation to update the replay.
Conference Call Information:
C.H. Robinson Worldwide First Quarter 2014 Earnings Conference Call
Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
The call will be limited to 60 minutes, including questions and answers. We invite call participants to submit questions in advance of the conference call and we will respond to as many of the questions as we can in the time allowed. If time permits, we will accept live questions. To submit your question(s) in advance of the call, please emailtim.gagnon@chrobinson.com.
Presentation slides and a simultaneous live audio webcast of the conference call may be accessed through the Investor Relations link on C.H. Robinson’s website atwww.chrobinson.com
To participate in the conference call by telephone, please call ten minutes early by dialing: 877-941-0844
Callers should reference the conference ID, which is 4676571
Webcast replay available through Investor Relations link atwww.chrobinson.com
Telephone audio replay available until 12:59 a.m. Eastern Time on May 2: 800-406-7325; passcode: 4676571#
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)
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| | | Three months ended
March 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Revenues: | | | | | | | | |
Transportation | | $ | 2,803,704 | | | $ | 2,603,182 | |
Sourcing | | | 335,808 | | | | 387,852 | |
Payment Services | | | 3,073 | | | | 3,233 | |
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Total revenues | | | 3,142,585 | | | | 2,994,267 | |
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Costs and expenses: | | | | | | | | |
Purchased transportation and related services | | | 2,375,825 | | | | 2,181,930 | |
Purchased products sourced for resale | | | 308,962 | | | | 356,006 | |
Purchased payment services | | | 563 | | | | 609 | |
Personnel expenses | | | 220,297 | | | | 212,645 | |
Other selling, general, and administrative expenses | | | 79,967 | | | | 74,371 | |
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Total costs and expenses | | | 2,985,614 | | | | 2,825,561 | |
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Income from operations | | | 156,971 | | | | 168,706 | |
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Investment and other (expense) income | | | (6,131 | ) | | | (60 | ) |
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Income before provision for income taxes | | | 150,840 | | | | 168,646 | |
Provision for income taxes | | | 57,653 | | | | 65,303 | |
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Net income | | $ | 93,187 | | | $ | 103,343 | |
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Net income per share (basic) | | $ | 0.63 | | | $ | 0.64 | |
Net income per share (diluted) | | $ | 0.63 | | | $ | 0.64 | |
Weighted average shares outstanding (basic) | | | 148,517 | | | | 160,637 | |
Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted) | | | 149,008 | | | | 160,690 | |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited, in thousands)
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| | | March 31,
2014 | | | December 31,
2013 | |
Assets | | | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 142,813 | | | $ | 162,047 | |
Receivables, net | | | 1,612,034 | | | | 1,449,581 | |
Other current assets | | | 68,235 | | | | 52,857 | |
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Total current assets | | | 1,823,082 | | | | 1,664,485 | |
Property and equipment, net | | | 163,957 | | | | 160,703 | |
Intangible and other assets | | | 973,129 | | | | 977,630 | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 2,960,168 | | | $ | 2,802,818 | |
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Liabilities and stockholders’ investment | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and outstanding checks | | $ | 843,061 | | | $ | 755,007 | |
Accrued compensation | | | 46,576 | | | | 85,247 | |
Income taxes | | | 44,905 | | | | 11,681 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 35,947 | | | | 43,046 | |
Current portion of debt | | | 410,000 | | | | 375,000 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | 1,380,489 | | | | 1,269,981 | |
Noncurrent income taxes payable | | | 20,583 | | | | 21,584 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | | | 76,587 | | | | 70,618 | |
Long-term debt | | | 500,000 | | | | 500,000 | |
Other long term liabilities | | | 912 | | | | 911 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 1,978,571 | | | | 1,863,094 | |
Total stockholders’ investment | | | 981,597 | | | | 939,724 | |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ investment | | $ | 2,960,168 | | | $ | 2,802,818 | |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited, in thousands, except operational data)
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| | | Three months ended
March 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 93,187 | | | $ | 103,343 | |
Stock-based compensation | | | 4,793 | | | | 5,115 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 14,549 | | | | 13,807 | |
Provision for doubtful accounts | | | 6,270 | | | | 2,293 | |
Deferred income taxes | | | 6,757 | | | | 27,303 | |
Other | | | (1,476 | ) | | | 40 | |
Changes in operating elements: | | | | | | | | |
Receivables | | | (168,723 | ) | | | (74,267 | ) |
Prepaid expenses and other | | | (16,286 | ) | | | (12,158 | ) |
Other non-current assets | | | 201 | | | | — | |
Accounts payable and outstanding checks | | | 88,052 | | | | 51,238 | |
Accrued compensation and profit-sharing contribution | | | (38,008 | ) | | | (49,920 | ) |
Accrued income taxes | | | 32,223 | | | | (111,805 | ) |
Other accrued liabilities | | | (7,099 | ) | | | (13,039 | ) |
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Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | | | 14,440 | | | | (58,050 | ) |
Investing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Purchases of property and equipment | | | (11,124 | ) | | | (8,745 | ) |
Purchases and development of software | | | (1,471 | ) | | | (1,432 | ) |
Other | | | 268 | | | | 43 | |
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Net cash used for investing activities | | | (12,327 | ) | | | (10,134 | ) |
Financing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Borrowings on line of credit | | | 1,225,000 | | | | 1,008,000 | |
Repayments on line of credit | | | (1,190,000 | ) | | | (871,017 | ) |
Payment of contingent purchase price | | | — | | | | (927 | ) |
Net repurchases of common stock | | | (8,264 | ) | | | (84,510 | ) |
Excess tax benefit on stock-based compensation | | | 4,253 | | | | 23,554 | |
Cash dividends | | | (52,420 | ) | | | (56,473 | ) |
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Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities | | | (21,431 | ) | | | 18,627 | |
Effect of exchange rates on cash | | | 84 | | | | (562 | ) |
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents | | | (19,234 | ) | | | (50,119 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | | | 162,047 | | | | 210,019 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | | $ | 142,813 | | | $ | 159,900 | |
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| | | As of March 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Operational Data: | | | | | | | | |
Employees | | | 11,703 | | | | 11,144 | |
Branches | | | 282 | | | | 276 | |
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