UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year Commission file number 0-14759 ended January 3, 1997 KLLM TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 64-0412551 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.) incorporation or organization) 3475 Lakeland Drive Jackson, Mississippi 39208 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (601) 939-2545 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, $1.00 Value 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 if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. Aggregate market value of voting stock held by nonaffiliates of the registrant as of the close of business on March 17, 1997: $40,111,833. The number of shares outstanding of registrant's common stock as of March 17, 1997: 4,351,922. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Portions of the following documents are incorporated by reference: Document Part Annual Report to Shareholders for year ended January 3, 1997 II Definitive Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held April 15, 1997 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A III Only the portions of KLLM Transport Services, Inc.'s 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders and Proxy Statement which are expressly incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are deemed filed as part of this report. KLLM TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC. FORM 10-K TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I PAGE 1.Business........................................................4 2.Properties......................................................6 3.Legal Proceedings...............................................7 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders...............................................7 PART II 5.Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.........................8 7.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations..................8 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data...........................................................8 9.Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.........................8 PART III 10.Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant.............................................8 11.Executive Compensation.........................................9 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.........................................9 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions..................................................9 PART IV 14.Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K...................................................10 PART I Item 1. Business. KLLM Transport Services, Inc. (through its wholly-owned subsidiary, KLLM, Inc., and KLLM, Inc.'s wholly-owned subsidiaries, KLLM Maintenance, Inc., Gulf Logistics, Inc., KLLM Contract Logistics, Inc., KLLM Trading Company, and Fresh International Transportation Services, Inc., hereinafter referred to as "the Company") is an irregular-route common carrier that specializes in providing high-quality transportation service in North America. The Company primarily serves the continental United States, Canada and Mexico. The Company, a Delaware corporation, is the successor by merger to KLLM Distributing, Inc. ("KLLM Distributing"), a Mississippi corporation, incorporated in 1964. The Company owns all of the outstanding shares of KLLM, Inc., a Texas corporation, which owns (either in fee or as lessee) and operates substantially all of the Company's tractors and trailers and holds all of the operating rights presently used in the Company's business. The Company offers transportation services for both temperature- controlled and dry commodities. It strives to provide dependable and timely service designed to meet the specialized needs of its customers. The majority of the Company's revenues, approximately 70%, are in the temperature- controlled sector. Protective service is provided on commodities such as food, medical supplies and cosmetics. Service offerings include over-the-road long haul, regional and intermodal transportation. These services are provided via: 1) the traditional over-the-road temperature- controlled freight operations with both Company-operated and owner-operated equipment, 2) the intermodal, or rail services, operation, which handles movement of freight in temperature-controlled trailers and containers on flat cars carried by the rail industry, and 3) the dry-van over-the-road truckload services, which began May 1, 1995 with the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Vernon Sawyer, Inc., a regional dry-van truckload carrier based in Bastrop, Louisiana. During 1996, the Company reintegrated the rail operations with the truck operations and closed the freight brokerage division. The Company is now structured to comprise three core truckload operations: the Transport Group, Express Systems; and Vernon Sawyer. The Company currently owns (or leases) and operates substantially all of its fleet. On January 3, 1997, the Company's fleet consisted of 1,390 Company-operated tractors and 366 owner-operated tractors, 2,114 temperature- controlled trailers and 493 dry-van trailers, and 200 temperature-controlled rail containers. Capital resources required by the Company during 1996 continued to be less significant than in prior years as the Company continued to maintain the overall size of the fleet by decreasing Company-owned equipment and increasing owner-operated equipment. In 1996, the Company-owned fleet decreased by 95 tractors and 36 temperature controlled trailers, net of replacements. Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from trade-ins during 1996, were approximately $20,153,000. Net capital expenditures in 1995 were $8,724,000. Capital resources required by the Company during 1995 were much less significant primarily because KLLM, Inc., in January 1995, entered into an operating lease for the majority of its revenue equipment needs for 1995. The payment terms of the operating lease were more favorable than could have been obtained with financing or capital leasing. This was not the case for 1996. Net capital expenditures in 1997 are expected to be approximately $11,906,000. Marketing and Operations Because the Company specializes in temperature-controlled shipments, it constantly seeks to increase the percentage of its revenue derived from freight requiring controlled temperatures because rates on these loads are generally higher than dry freight (non-temperature-controlled) loads and result in higher returns on the Company's more expensive temperature-controlled equipment. For the year ended January 3, 1997, approximately 70% of the Company's revenues resulted from temperature- controlled loads. The remaining 30% resulted from dry freight loads that required special service or that positioned equipment for the next load. The Company seeks customers who need a number of trucks per week committed to long hauls and who require dependable service in meeting scheduling requirements. The Company's full-time staff of ten (10) salespersons, along with each division's executive, is responsible for developing new accounts. Once a customer relationship is established, the primary Company contact is one of eight (8) area managers. Working from the Company's corporate headquarters in Jackson, Mississippi, the area managers contact existing customers to solicit additional business. The Company has driver terminal operations in Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, California, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Mississippi. Maintenance facilities are located in Mississippi, Georgia, and Texas. The Company's largest 25, 10 and 5 customers accounted for approximately 55%, 42%, and 32%, respectively, of its revenue for the year ended January 3, 1997. During 1996, no one customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company's revenues. Maintenance The Company has a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for its tractors and trailers, which is carried out at its Jackson, Mississippi, Dallas, Texas, and Atlanta, Georgia facilities. The Company's policy is to purchase standardized tractors and trailers manufactured to Company specifications. Standardization enables the Company to control the cost of its spare parts inventory and streamline its preventive maintenance program. Manufacturers of tractors are required to certify that new tractors meet federal emissions standards, and the Company receives this certification on each new tractor it acquires. Environmental protection measures require the Company to adhere to a fuel and oil spill prevention plan and to comply with regulations concerning the discharge of waste oil. The Company believes it is in compliance with all applicable provisions relating to the protection of the environment. Management does not anticipate that compliance with these provisions will have a material effect on the Company's capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position. Personnel Drivers are recruited at all driver terminal locations. On January 3, 1997, the Company employed 1,636 drivers and had a total of 2,082 employees. None of the Company's employees is represented by a collective bargaining unit. Competition The Company competes primarily with other long-haul temperature-controlled truckload carriers and with internal shipping conducted by existing and potential customers. The Company also competes with other irregular-route long-haul truckload carriers, and to a lesser extent, the railroads, for freight loads. Although the increased competition resulting from a combination of deregulation, weak market demand, and a shortage of qualified drivers has created some pressure to reduce rates, the Company competes primarily on the basis of its quality of service and efficiency. Trademark The Company's service mark, the KLLM logo, is registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Seasonality In the freight transportation industry generally, results of operations show a seasonal pattern because customers reduce shipments during and after the winter holiday season with its attendant weather variations. The Company's operating expenses have historically been higher in the winter months primarily due to decreased fuel efficiency and increased maintenance costs in colder weather. Item 2. Properties. The Company's corporate office is situated on approximately seven acres of land and contains approximately 20,600 square feet of office space. Most of the Company's executive and administrative functions, except those that are driver-related, are housed in the corporate office. The corporate office is located in Flowood, Mississippi, a suburb of Jackson. In order to accommodate the growth of the Company, additional space is leased in the general vicinity of the corporate office for various executive and administrative functions. The Company also maintains a facility located in Richland, Mississippi, a suburb of Jackson, which houses all driver-related executive and administrative functions, including safety, driver training, maintenance, and driver recruiting. The Company owns a portion of the land on which this facility is located. The remainder is owned by Benjamin C. Lee, Jr. and the Estate of William J. Liles, Jr. The Company owns all of the improvements, consisting of approximately 31,200 square feet of office space and approximately 52,000 square feet of equipment repair and maintenance space. The Company has an option to purchase the Lee and Liles part of the land for $390,257. Mr. Lee and Mr. Liles' estate are principal shareholders of the Company and Mr. Lee is Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors. The Company owns a maintenance and driver terminal facility near Dallas, Texas. This facility, which consists of approximately 8,000 square feet of office space and 13,700 square feet of equipment repair and maintenance space, is located on approximately nine acres of land. The Company also owns a maintenance and driver terminal operation in Atlanta, Georgia. This facility, which includes two buildings containing approximately 5,000 square feet of office space and 20,000 square feet of maintenance space, is located on approximately eighteen acres of land. Additionally, with the purchase of substantially all of the assets of Vernon Sawyer, Inc., effective May 1, 1995, the Company acquired 19.715 acres of land with all improvements thereon. The facilities located thereon include approximately 8,054 square feet of office space and 36,484 square feet of maintenance space. The remaining driver terminal facilities are leased by the Company pursuant to various short-term leases. Item 3. Legal Proceedings. The Company is involved in various claims and routine litigation incidental to its business. Although the amount of ultimate liability, if any, with respect to these matters cannot be determined, management believes that these matters will not have a materially adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. Not applicable. PART II Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters. "Market and Dividend Information" on page 7 of the Company's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item. Item 6. Selected Financial Data. "Selected Financial and Operating Data" on page 6 of the Company's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item. Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition" on pages 8-11 of the Company's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. The Report of Independent Auditors and the consolidated financial statements included on pages 12-23 of the Company's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders are incorporated herein by reference in response to this item. "Selected Quarterly Data (Unaudited)" on page 7 of the Company's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item. Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure. None. PART III Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant. The information under the caption, "Election of Directors--Nominees for Director," of the Company's definitive proxy statement for its scheduled April 15, 1997 Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A, is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item. The information under the caption, "Election of Directors--Management," of the Company's definitive proxy statement for its scheduled April 15, 1997 Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A, is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item. The information under the caption, "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" of the Company's definitive proxy statement for its scheduled April 15, 1997 Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A, is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item. Item 11. Executive Compensation. The information under the captions, "Executive Compensation; Director Compensation; Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation; Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation; Stock Option Plan; Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") and Performance Graph" of the Company's definitive proxy statement for its scheduled April 15, 1997 Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed with the Securities Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A, is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item. Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management. The information under the caption "Election of Directors--Stock Ownership," of the Company's definitive proxy statement for its scheduled April 15, 1997 Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A, is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item. Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions. The information contained in the section titled "Certain Transactions" on page 5 of the Company's definitive proxy statement for its scheduled April 15, 1997 Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A, is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item. PART IV Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K. a. The following documents are filed, as part of this report or incorporated by reference herein: 1. Financial Statements The following consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, included in the Company's Annual Report, are incorporated by reference in Item 8: Consolidated Balance Sheets--December 29, 1995 and January 3, 1997. Consolidated Statements of Operations--Years ended December 30, 1994, December 29, 1995 and January 3, 1997. Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity--Years ended December 30, 1994, December 29, 1995 and January 3, 1997. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows--Years ended December 30, 1994, December 29, 1995 and January 3, 1997. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 2. Financial Statement Schedules The following consolidated financial statement schedule is included in Item 14(d): Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts. All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable, and therefore have been omitted. 3. Listing of Exhibits (i) Exhibits filed pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K Exhibit Number Description 3.1 Bylaws of Registrant 1 3.2 Certificate of Incorporation (as amended) 2 10.1 Amended & Restated Stock Option Plan 3 10.2 KLLM, Inc. Retirement Plan and Trust (as amended) 4 10.3 1986 Lease with Mr. Lee and Mr. Liles Covering Corporate Headquarters 1 10.4 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (as amended) 5 10.5 Options granted to Mr. Young and Dr. Neely 6 - ---------------------- 1 Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 as filed on July 2, 1986 (Registration No. 33-5881, File No. 0-14759). 2 Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 1989 (File No. 0-14759). 3 Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1989 (File No. 0-14759). 4 Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1991 (File No. 0-14759). 5 Incorporated herein by reference from Fourth Post-Effective Amendment to Registration Statement on Form S-8 as filed on November 30, 1990 (Registration No. 33-14545). 6 Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1987 (File No. 0-14759). Exhibit Number Description 10.6 First Amendment to Options granted to Mr. Young and Dr. Neely 7 10.7 KLLM, Inc. Cafeteria Plan 7 10.8 KLLM Maintenance, Inc. Retirement Plan and Trust Agreement 7 10.9 Option to purchase real property on which terminal facility is located from Messrs. Liles and Lee 4 10.10 Stock Purchase Agreement by and between KLLM, Inc. and Fresh International Corp. 8 10.11 Revolving Credit Agreement by and among KLLM, Inc., NationsBank of Georgia, National Association, The First National Bank of Chicago, Deposit Guaranty National Bank, and ABN Amro Bank, N.V. 8 10.12 Employment Agreement between KLLM Transport Services, Inc. and Steven K. Bevilaqua 9 10.13 Options granted to Steven K. Bevilaqua 9 10.14 Asset Purchase Agreement by and among Vernon Sawyer, Inc. and Vernon and Nancy Sawyer as Sellers and KLLM, Inc. as Purchaser (schedules furnished upon request) 9 - -------------------- 7 Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1990 (File No. 0-14759). 8 Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 1994 (File No. 0-14759). 9 Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 1995 (File No. 0-14759). Exhibit Number Description 10.15 1996 Stock Option Plan 10.16 Amended and Restated 1996 Stock Purchase Plan 13 1996 Annual Report (only portions incorporated by reference are deemed filed) 21 List of Subsidiaries of the Registrant 8 23 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP 27 Financial Data Schedule (b) Reports on Form 8-K filed in the fourth quarter of 1996: None (c) Exhibits--The response to this portion of Item 14 is submitted as a separate section of this report. (d) Financial Statements Schedules--The response to this portion of Item 14 is submitted as a separate section of this report. INFORMATION REGARDING THE COMPANY'S EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN and THE COMPANY'S 1996 STOCK PURCHASE PLAN INCLUDED PURSUANT TO RULE 15d-21. 1. Full title of the Plans: KLLM Transport Services, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan KLLM Transport Services, Inc. 1996 Stock Purchase Plan 2. Name of issuer of the securities held pursuant to the Plans and the address of its principal executive office: KLLM Transport Services, Inc. 3475 Lakeland Drive Jackson, Mississippi 39208 3. Financial Statements and Exhibits Not applicable. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this annual report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. KLLM TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC. Date: March 31, 1997 By: /s/ Steven K. Bevilaqua Steven K. Bevilaqua President, Chief Executive Officer and Director Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Date: March 31, 1997 /s/ Benjamin C. Lee, Jr. Benjamin C. Lee, Jr. Chairman of the Board of Directors Date: March 31, 1997 /s/ Steven K. Bevilaqua Steven K. Bevilaqua President, Chief Executive Officer and Director Date: March 31, 1997 /s/ James Leon Young James Leon Young Secretary and Director Date: March 31, 1997 /s/ Walter P. Neely Walter P. Neely Director Date: March 31, 1997 /s/ Leland R. Speed Leland R. Speed Director Date: C. Tom Clowe, Jr. Director Date: March 31, 1997 /s/ Steven L. Dutro Steven L. Dutro Vice President-Finance and Acting Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Board of Directors, administrators of the KLLM Transport Services, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and the KLLM Transport Services, Inc. 1996 Stock Purchase Plan, have duly caused this annual report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. KLLM TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN and KLLM TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC. 1996 STOCK PURCHASE PLAN Date: March 31, 1997 By: /s/ Steven K. Bevilaqua Steven K. Bevilaqua President, Chief Executive Officer and Director ITEM 14(a)(2) and (c) FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES KLLM TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE II - VALUATION and QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS Years Ended December 30, 1994, December 29, 1995, and January 3, 1997 BALANCE AT CHARGED TO WRITE-OFF BALANCE AT BEGINNING COST AND OF END DESCRIPTION OF PERIOD EXPENSES ACCOUNTS OF PERIOD (In Thousands) Accounts Receivable Allowance: Year ended December 30, 1994 $145 $ 954 $952 $147 Year ended December 29, 1995 $147 $1,239 $907 $479 Year ended January 3, 1997 $479 $ 520 $317 $682 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description Page 3.1 Bylaws of Registrant 1 3.2 Certificate of Incorporation (as amended) 2 10.1 Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan 3 10.2 KLLM, Inc. Retirement Plan and Trust (as amended) 4 10.3 1986 Lease with Mr. Lee and Mr. Liles Covering Corporate Headquarters 1 10.4 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (as amended) 5 10.5 Options granted to Mr. Young and Dr. Neely 6 - ----------------- 1 Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 as filed on July 2, 1986 (Registration No. 33-5881, File No. 0-14759). 2 Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 1989 (File No. 0-14759). 3 Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1989 (File No. 0-14759). 4 Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1991 (File No. 0-14759). 5 Incorporated herein by reference from Fourth Post-Effective Amendment to Registration Statement on Form S-8 as filed on November 30, 1990 (Registration No. 33-14545). 6 Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1987 (File No. 0-14759). EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description Page 10.6 First Amendment to Options granted to Mr. Young and Dr. Neely 7 10.7 KLLM, Inc. Cafeteria Plan 7 10.8 KLLM Maintenance, Inc. Retirement Plan and Trust Agreement 7 10.9 Option to purchase real property on which terminal facility is located from Messrs. Liles and Lee 4 10.10 Stock Purchase Agreement by and between KLLM, Inc. and Fresh International Corp. 8 10.11 Revolving Credit Agreement by and among KLLM, Inc., NationsBank of Georgia, National Association, The First National Bank of Chicago, Deposit Guaranty National Bank, and ABN Amro Bank, N. V. 8 10.12 Employment Agreement between KLLM Transport Services, Inc. Steven K. Bevilaqua 9 10.13 Options granted to Steven K. Bevilaqua 9 Agreement by and among Vernon Sawyer, Inc. and Vernon and Nancy Sawyer as Sellers and KLLM, 10.14 Asset Purchase Agreement by and among Vernon Sawyer, Inc. and Vernon and Nancy Sawyer as Sellers and KLLM, Inc. as Purchaser (schedules furnished upon request) 9 - ----------------- 7 Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1990 (File No. 0-14759). 8 Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 1994 (File No. 0-14759). 9 Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 1995 (File No. 0-14759). EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description Page 10.15 1996 Stock Option Plan 10.16 Amended and Restated 1996 Stock Purchase Plan 13 1996 Annual Report (Only portions incorporated by reference are deemed filed) 21 List of Subsidiaries of the Registrant 8 23 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP 27 Financial Data Schedule