UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2004
[ _ ] 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 0-15057
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P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 71-0633135
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
297 West Henri De Tonti, Tontitown, Arkansas 72770
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(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (479) 361-9111
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 Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes [ X ] No [ _ ]
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
Class Outstanding at July 21, 2004
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Common Stock, $.01 Par Value 11,296,207
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share data)
June 30, December 31,
2004 2003
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(unaudited) (note)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 13,018 $ 3,064
Receivables:
Trade, net of allowance 52,272 46,120
Other 1,251 1,150
Inventories 1,152 653
Prepaid expenses and deposits 9,699 6,771
Marketable equity securities,
available for sale, at fair value 5,657 5,492
Income taxes refundable 722 1,256
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Total current assets 83,771 64,506
Property and equipment, at cost 256,402 269,419
Less: accumulated depreciation (86,625) (86,689)
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Net property and equipment 169,777 182,730
Other assets:
Goodwill 15,413 15,413
Non compete agreement 829 1,004
Other 1,331 1,196
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Total other assets 17,573 17,613
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Total assets $ 271,121 $ 264,849
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 2,088 $ 2,039
Trade accounts payable 21,600 22,295
Other current liabilities 11,907 11,167
Deferred income taxes 1,678 1,330
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Total current liabilities 37,273 36,831
Long-term debt, less current portion 23,542 26,740
Non compete agreement 521 695
Deferred income taxes 46,912 43,708
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred Stock, $.01 par value:
10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued
Common stock, $.01 par value:
40,000,000 shares authorized; issued and
outstanding- 11,296,207 at June 30, 2004,
11,294,207 at December 31, 2003 113 113
Additional paid-in capital 75,974 75,957
Accumulated other comprehensive income 467 164
Retained earnings 86,319 80,641
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Total shareholders' equity 162,873 156,875
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 271,121 $ 264,849
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Note: The balance sheet at December 31, 2003 has been derived from the audited
financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information
and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements. See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2004 2003 2004 2003
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Revenue:
Operating revenue, before fuel surcharge $ 79,071 $ 74,956 $ 156,744 $ 145,095
Fuel surcharge 3,213 2,181 5,660 4,484
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82,284 77,137 162,404 149,579
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Operating expenses:
Salaries, wages and benefits 29,640 29,925 60,038 59,208
Operating supplies 18,588 14,892 36,964 31,355
Rent and purchased transportation 10,010 9,562 19,772 16,589
Depreciation and amortization 7,416 6,550 14,885 12,605
Operating taxes and licenses 3,945 3,669 7,956 7,204
Insurance and claims 3,904 3,643 7,892 7,131
Communications and utilities 658 635 1,366 1,236
Other 1,555 1,196 2,904 2,209
Loss on sale of equipment 18 4 278 28
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75,734 70,076 152,055 137,565
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Operating income 6,550 7,061 10,349 12,014
Other income (expense)
Interest expense (349) (427) (699) (684)
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Income before income taxes 6,201 6,634 9,650 11,330
Income taxes --current 319 25 637 210
--deferred 2,235 2,562 3,335 4,256
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2,554 2,587 3,972 4,466
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Net income $ 3,647 $ 4,047 $ 5,678 $ 6,864
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Net income per common share:
Basic $ 0.32 $ 0.36 $ 0.50 $ 0.61
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Diluted $ 0.32 $ 0.36 $ 0.50 $ 0.61
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Average common shares outstanding-Basic 11,296,207 11,289,811 11,295,581 11,288,290
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Average common shares outstanding-Diluted 11,322,148 11,332,383 11,321,727 11,335,673
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2004 2003
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 5,678 $ 6,864
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 14,885 12,605
Non compete agreement amortization - 42
Provision for deferred income taxes 3,335 4,256
Loss on retirement of property and equipment 278 28
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (6,287) (15,995)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (3,029) (4,976)
Accounts payable (186) 5,075
Other current liabilities 739 1,958
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Net cash provided by operating activities 15,413 9,857
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment (19,109) (33,375)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired - (10,752)
Purchases of marketable securities (153) (3,946)
Proceeds from sales of assets 16,900 5,588
Lease payments received on direct financing leases 35 30
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Net cash used in investing activities (2,327) (42,455)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under lines of credit 171,463 179,429
Repayments under lines of credit (174,331) (167,214)
Borrowings of long-term debt 2,304 -
Repayments of long-term debt (2,585) (866)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 17 79
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (3,132) 11,428
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 9,954 (21,170)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 3,064 30,766
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 13,018 $ 9,596
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
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Accumulated
Additional Total Other
Common Stock Paid-In Comprehensive Comprehensive Retained
Shares Amount Capital Income Income/(Loss) Earnings Total
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BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2003 11,294 113 75,957 164 80,641 156,875
Components of comprehensive income:
Net income $ 5,678 5,678 5,678
Other comprehensive income (loss) -
Unrealized gain on hedge,
net of tax of $217 312 312 312
Unrealized loss on marketable
securities, net of tax of $6 (9) (9) (9)
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Total comprehensive income $ 5,981
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Exercise of stock options-
shares issued including tax
benefits 2 17 17
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BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2004 11,296 $ 113 $ 75,974 $ 467 $ 86,319 $162,873
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
JUNE 30, 2004
NOTE A: BASIS OF PRESENTATION
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The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim
financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of
Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and
footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements. In management's opinion, all adjustments (consisting of
normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation have been included.
Operating results for the six-month period ended June 30, 2004 are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending
December 31, 2004. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial
statements and the footnotes thereto included in the Company's annual report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.
In order to conform to industry practice, the Company began to classify fuel
surcharges charged to customers as revenue rather than as a reduction of
operating supplies expense as presented in reports prior to the period ended
June 30, 2004. This reclassification has no effect on net operating income, net
income or earnings per share. The Company has made corresponding
reclassifications to comparative periods shown.
NOTE B: DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
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Effective February 28, 2001 the Company entered into an interest rate swap
agreement on a notional amount of $15,000,000. The pay fixed rate under the swap
is 5.08%, while the receive floating rate is "1-month" LIBOR. This interest rate
swap agreement terminates on March 2, 2006. Effective May 31, 2001 the Company
entered into an interest rate swap agreement on a notional amount of $5,000,000.
The pay fixed rate under the swap is 4.83%, while the receive floating rate is
"1-month" LIBOR. This interest rate swap agreement terminates on June 2, 2006.
The Company designates both of these interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges of
its exposure to variability in future cash flows resulting from interest
payments indexed to "1-month" LIBOR. Changes in future cash flows from the
interest rate swaps will offset changes in interest rate payments on the first
$20,000,000 of the Company's current revolving credit facility or future
"1-month" LIBOR based borrowings that reset on the last London Business Day
prior to the start of the next interest period. The hedge locks the interest
rate at 5.08% or 4.83% plus the pricing spread (currently 1.15%) for the
notional amounts of $15,000,000 and $5,000,000, respectively.
These interest rate swap agreements meet the specific hedge accounting criteria.
The effective portion of the cumulative gain or loss has been reported as a
component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in shareholders' equity and
will be reclassified into current earnings by June 2, 2006, the latest
termination date for all current swap agreements. The Company records all
derivatives at fair value as assets or liabilities in the condensed consolidated
balance sheet, with classification as current or long-term depending on the
duration of the instrument. At June 30, 2004, the net after tax deferred
hedging loss in accumulated other comprehensive loss was approximately
$470,000.
The measurement of hedge effectiveness is based upon a comparison of the
floating-rate leg of the swap and the hedged floating-rate cash flows on the
underlying liability. This method is based upon the premise that only the
floating-rate component of the swap provides the cash flow hedge, and any
changes in the swap's fair value attributable to the fixed-rate leg is not
relevant to the variability of the hedged interest payments on the floating-rate
liability. The calculation of ineffectiveness involves a comparison of the
present value of the cumulative change in the expected future cash flows on the
variable leg of the swap and the present value of the cumulative change in the
expected future interest cash flows on the floating-rate liability.
Ineffectiveness related to these hedges was not significant.
In August 2000 and July 2001, we entered into agreements to obtain price
protection and reduce a portion of our exposure to fuel price fluctuations.
Under these agreements, we were obligated to purchase minimum amounts of diesel
fuel per month, with a price protection component, for the six month periods
ended March 31, 2001 and February 28, 2002. The agreements also provide that if
during the 48 months commencing April 2001, the average monthly price of heating
oil on the New York Mercantile Exchange ("NY MX HO") falls below $.58 per
gallon, we are obligated to pay, for a maximum of twelve different months
selected by the contract holder during such 48-month period, the difference
between $.58 per gallon and NY MX HO average price, multiplied by 900,000
gallons. Accordingly, in any month in which the holder exercises such right, we
would be obligated to pay the holder $9,000 for each cent by which $.58 exceeds
the average NY MX HO price for that month. The agreements are stated at their
fair value of $750,000 which is included in accrued liabilities in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements.
NOTE C: RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
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In December 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003),
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an interpretation of Accounting
Research Bulletin No. 51, Consolidated Financial Statements ("FIN 46R"), which
replaced FIN 46. FIN 46 clarifies the application of Accounting Research
Bulletin No. 51 to certain entities in which equity investors do not have the
characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient
equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional
subordinated financial support. The Company is required to adopt the provisions
of FIN 46R by the beginning of the first annual period beginning after December
15, 2004. The adoption of FIN 46R is not expected to have a material effect on
the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In March 2004, the FASB issued an exposure draft entitled Share-Based Payment -
an amendment of Statements No. 123 and 95 (Proposed Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards). The proposed Statement would eliminate the ability to
account for share-based compensation transactions using APB Opinion No. 25 and
generally require instead that such transactions be accounted for using a
fair-value-based method. This accounting, if approved, could result in
significant compensation expense charges to our future results of operations.
The exposure draft, if adopted as presently drafted, would be applied to public
entities prospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2004, as if
all share-based compensation awards granted, modified, or settled after December
15, 1994, had been accounted for using the fair-value method of accounting.
Retrospective application of the proposed Statement is not permitted.
Management of the Company is considering the impact of EITF Issue 03-1, The
Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain
Investments ("EITF 03-1"). The EITF has concluded that EITF 03-1 indicates that
an investor must have the intent and ability to hold an investment until a
forecasted recovery of the fair value up to or beyond the cost of the investment
in order to determine that any impairment is temporary. If the investor does
not have the intent and ability to hold the investment until a forecasted
recovery, then an other-than-temporary impairment must be recorded. The
consensus by the EITF is effective for periods beginning after June 15, 2004.
Management has determined that the impact of EITF 03-1 is not material at June
30, 2004, but is continuing to evaluate the possible future impact on the
Company's financial position and results of operations.
NOTE D: MARKETABLE SECURITIES
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The Company's investments in marketable securities, which are classified as
available for sale, currently consist entirely of equity securities. These
equity securities have a combined original cost of approximately $4,105,000 and
a combined fair market value of approximately $5,657,000 as of June 30, 2004.
Unrealized gains and losses from marketable securities classified as available
for sale are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income
in shareholders' equity. For the six month period ended June 30, 2004 the
Company had a net unrealized loss in market value of $9,000, net of deferred
income taxes. At June 30, 2004 the total unrealized gain, net of deferred income
taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income was approximately $937,000.
During the first six months of 2004 there were no sales or reclassifications of
investment securities.
NOTE E: STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
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The Company adopted the disclosure-only provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS No.
123). The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per
share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS
No. 123 to stock-based employee compensation:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2004 2003 2004 2003
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(in thousands, except per share data)
Net income $ 3,647 $ 4,047 $ 5,678 $ 6,864
Total stock-based employee compensation
expense determined under fair value based
method for all awards, net of related tax effects (74) (82) (148) (164)
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Pro forma net income $ 3,573 $ 3,965 $ 5,530 $ 6,700
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Earnings per share:
Basic - as reported $ .32 $ .36 $ .50 $ .61
Basic - pro forma $ .32 $ .35 $ .49 $ .59
Diluted - as reported $ .32 $ .36 $ .50 $ .61
Diluted - pro forma $ .32 $ .35 $ .49 $ .59
NOTE F: BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
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On January 31, 2003, P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. acquired substantially
all of the assets of East Coast Transport, Inc. The results of East Coast
Transport, Inc. have been included in the consolidated financial statements
since that date. In accordance with SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations", the
acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. The
Company paid cash of approximately $1.9 million, entered into a seven year
installment note in the amount of approximately $5.0 at an interest rate of 6%,
and entered into a non-compete agreement requiring payment of $1.0 million over
a five year period. Goodwill resulting from the transaction totaled
approximately $6.9 million.
On April 3, 2003, P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. acquired substantially
all of the assets of McNeill Trucking, Inc. The results of McNeill Trucking,
Inc. have been included in the consolidated financial statements since that
date. In accordance with SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations", the acquisition
was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. The Company paid cash
of approximately $8.8 million and assumed liabilities of approximately $70,000,
and entered into a non-compete agreement requiring payment of $300,000 over a
two year period. Goodwill resulting from the transaction totaled approximately
$370,000.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
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Certain information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitutes
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements may relate to
expected future financial and operating results or events, and are thus
prospective. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties
and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from
future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, excess
capacity in the trucking industry; surplus inventories; recessionary economic
cycles and downturns in customers' business cycles; increases or rapid
fluctuations in fuel prices, interest rates, fuel taxes, tolls, license and
registration fees; the resale value of the Company's used equipment and the
price of new equipment; increases in compensation for and difficulty in
attracting and retaining qualified drivers and owner-operators; increases in
insurance premiums and deductible amounts relating to accident, cargo, workers'
compensation, health, and other claims; unanticipated increases in the number or
amount of claims for which the Company is self insured; inability of the Company
to continue to secure acceptable financing arrangements; seasonal factors such
as harsh weather conditions that increase operating costs; competition from
trucking, rail, and intermodal competitors including reductions in rates
resulting from competitive bidding; the ability to identify acceptable
acquisition candidates, consummate acquisitions, and integrate acquired
operations; a significant reduction in or termination of the Company's trucking
service by a key customer; and other factors, including risk factors, referred
to from time to time in filings made by the Company with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or clarify
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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The Company's management makes estimates and assumptions in preparing the
consolidated financial statements that affect reported amounts and disclosures
therein. In the opinion of management, the accounting policies that generally
have the most significant impact on the financial position and results of
operations of the Company include:
Accounts Receivable. We continuously monitor collections from our customers,
third parties and vendors and maintain a provision for estimated credit losses
based upon our historical experience and any specific collection issues that we
have identified. While such credit losses have historically been within our
expectations and the provisions established, we cannot guarantee that we will
continue to experience the same credit loss rates that we have in the past.
Property, plant and equipment. Management must use its judgment in the selection
of estimated useful lives and salvage values for purposes of depreciating
tractors and trailers which in some cases do not have guaranteed residual
values. Estimates of salvage value at the expected date of trade-in or sale are
based on the expected market values of equipment at the time of disposal which,
in many cases include guaranteed residual values by the manufacturers.
Self Insurance. The Company is self-insured for health and workers' compensation
benefits up to certain stop-loss limits. Such costs are accrued based on known
claims and an estimate of incurred, but not reported (IBNR) claims. IBNR claims
are estimated using historical lag information and other data either provided by
outside claims administrators or developed internally. This estimation process
is subjective, and to the extent that future actual results differ from original
estimates, adjustments to recorded accruals may be necessary.
Revenue Recognition. Revenue is recognized in full upon completion of delivery
to the receivers location. For freight in transit at the end of a reporting
period, the Company recognizes revenue prorata based on relative transit miles
completed as a portion of the estimated total transit miles with estimated
expenses recognized upon recognition of the related revenue.
Prepaid Tires. Tires purchased with revenue equipment are capitalized as a cost
of the related equipment. Replacement tires are included in prepaid expenses and
deposits and are amortized over a 24-month period. Costs related to tire
recapping are expensed when incurred.
Business Segment and Concentrations of Credit Risk. The Company operates in one
business segment, motor carrier operations. The Company provides transportation
services to customers throughout the United States and portions of Canada and
Mexico. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations and generally does not
require collateral from its customers. The Company maintains reserves for
potential credit losses. In view of the concentration of the Company's revenues
and accounts receivable among a limited number of customers within the
automobile industry, the financial health of this industry is a factor in the
Company's overall evaluation of accounts receivable.
Business Combinations and Goodwill. Upon acquisition of an entity, the cost of
the acquired entity must be allocated to assets and liabilities acquired.
Identification of intangible assets, if any, that meet certain recognition
criteria is necessary. This identification and subsequent valuation requires
significant judgments. The carrying value of goodwill was tested for impairment
on June 30, 2004. The impairment testing requires an estimate of the value of
the Company as a whole, as the Company has determined it only has one reporting
unit as defined in SFAS No. 142.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
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The Company's administrative headquarters are in Tontitown, AR. From this
location we manage operations conducted through nine wholly owned subsidiaries
based in various locations around the United States and Canada. The operations
of these subsidiaries can generally be classified into either truckload services
or brokerage and logistics services. All of the Company's operations are in the
trucking and transportation segment.
For both operations substantially all of our revenue is generated by
transporting freight for customers. For the three and six month periods ended
June 30, 2004 truckload revenues, excluding fuel surcharges, represented
approximately 86% of total revenues, excluding fuel surcharges, with remaining
revenues being generated by our brokerage and logistics services. For the three
and six month periods ended June 30, 2003 truckload revenues, excluding fuel
surcharges, represented approximately 85% and 87% of total revenues, excluding
fuel charges, respectively, with remaining revenues being generated by our
brokerage and logistics services. Our revenue is predominantly affected by the
rates per mile received from our customers, equipment utilization, and our
percentage of non-compensated miles. These aspects of our business are carefully
managed and efforts are continuously underway to achieve favorable results.
The main factors that impact our profitability on the expense side are costs
incurred in transporting freight for our customers. Currently our most
challenging costs include fuel, driver recruitment, training, wage and benefit
costs, independent broker costs (which we record as purchased transportation),
insurance, and maintenance and capital equipment costs. Competitive rate
pressures, coupled with the elevations in the above mentioned expenses over the
last few years, have created a difficult operating environment for most of the
industry.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - TRUCKLOAD SERVICES DIVISION
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The following table sets forth, for the truckload services division, the
percentage relationship of expense items to operating revenues, before fuel
surcharges, for the periods indicated. Operating supplies expense, which
includes fuel costs, are shown net of fuel surcharges.
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June30,
2004 2003 2004 2003
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Operating revenues, before fuel surcharge 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
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Operating expenses:
Salaries, wages and benefits 42.6 46.1 43.5 46.2
Operating supplies (1) 22.7 19.9 23.3 21.3
Rent and purchased transportation 0.4 0.0 0.5 0.1
Depreciation and amortization 10.8 10.2 11.0 10.0
Operating taxes and licenses 5.8 5.7 5.9 5.7
Insurance and claims 5.7 5.7 5.8 5.6
Communications and utilities 0.9 0.9 1.0 0.9
Other 2.1 1.6 1.9 1.5
Loss on sale or disposal of property 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.0
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Total operating expenses 91.0 90.1 93.1 91.3
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Operating income 9.0 9.9 6.9 8.7
Interest expense (0.4) (0.5) (0.4) (0.4)
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Income before income taxes 8.6 9.4 6.5 8.3
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(1) Net of fuel surcharges.
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 VS. THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2003
For the quarter ended June 30, 2004, truckload services revenues, before fuel
surcharges, increased 6.5% to $68.2 million as compared to $64.0 million for the
quarter ended June 30, 2003. The increase was due to an increase in both the
average rate per total mile from $1.09 during the second quarter of 2003 to
$1.11 during the second quarter of 2004 and a 5.7% increase in the average miles
traveled per tractor each work day during the second quarter of 2004 as compared
to the second quarter of 2003.
Salaries, wages and benefits decreased from 46.1% of revenues, before fuel
surcharges, in the second quarter of 2003 to 42.6% of revenues, before fuel
surcharges, in the second quarter of 2004. The decrease relates primarily to the
restructuring of workers compensation plans which resulted in a decrease in
amounts expensed for workers compensation coverage. Although to a lesser extent,
salaries, wages and benefits also decreased due to a decrease in driver lease
expense as the average number of owner operators under contract decreased from
124 in the second quarter of 2003 to 94 in the second quarter of 2004. The
decrease associated with driver lease expense was partially offset by an
increase in amounts paid to the corresponding company driver replacement, and in
other costs normally absorbed by the owner operator such as repairs and fuel.
Operating supplies and expenses increased from 19.9% of revenues, before fuel
surcharges, in the second quarter of 2003 to 22.7% of revenues, before fuel
surcharges in the second quarter of 2004. The increase relates to an increase in
fuel costs resulting from a 19.2% increase in the average price per gallon paid
by the Company during the second quarter of 2004 as compared to the second
quarter of 2003. During periods of rising fuel prices the Company is often able
to recoup at least a portion of the increase through fuel surcharges passed
along to its customers. Fuel costs, net of fuel surcharges, increased to $10.1
million in the second quarter of 2004 from $7.8 million in the second quarter of
2003. The Company collected approximately $3.1 million in fuel surcharges during
the second quarter of 2004 and $2.2 million during the second quarter of 2003.
Fuel costs were also affected by the replacement of owner operators with company
drivers as discussed above.
Rent and purchased transportation increased from 0.0% of revenues, before fuel
surcharges, in the second quarter of 2003 to 0.4% of revenues, before fuel
surcharges in the second quarter of 2004. The increase relates primarily to
rental and mileage fees incurred on equipment used past scheduled trade-in dates
due to manufacturers delays in providing replacement equipment.
Depreciation and amortization increased from 10.2% of revenues, before fuel
surcharges, in the second quarter of 2003 to 10.8% of revenues, before fuel
surcharges, in the second quarter of 2004. The increase was primarily due to the
combined effect of higher tractor purchase prices and lower tractor guaranteed
residual values offered by the manufacturers.
Other expenses increased from 1.6% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, in the
second quarter of 2003 to 2.1% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, in the
second quarter of 2004. The increase relates to an increase in amounts paid for
both driver recruitment advertising and fees paid to the Company's external
auditors.
The truckload services division operating ratio, which measures the ratio of
operating expenses, net of fuel surcharges, to operating revenues, before fuel
surcharges, increased to 91.0% for the second quarter of 2004 from 90.1% for the
second quarter of 2003.
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 VS. SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2003
For the six months ended June 30, 2004, truckload services revenues, before fuel
surcharges, increased 7.0% to $135.3 million as compared to $126.4 million for
the six months ended June 30, 2003. Approximately $3.6 million of the $8.9
million increase was attributable to the McNeill Trucking, Inc. asset
acquisition which closed on April 3, 2003 and therefore had no comparable
revenue for the first three months of 2003. The remaining increase was due to an
increase in both the average rate per total mile from $1.09 during the first six
months of 2003 to $1.11 during the first six months of 2004 and a 2.2% increase
in the average miles traveled per tractor each work day during the first six
months of 2004 as compared to the first six months of 2003.
Salaries, wages and benefits decreased from 46.2% of revenues, before fuel
surcharges, in the first six months of 2003 to 43.5% of revenues, before fuel
surcharges, in the first six months of 2004. The decrease relates primarily to a
decrease in amounts paid to owner operators due to a decrease in the average
number of owner operators under contract from 127 in the first six months of
2003 to 96 in the first six months of 2004. This decrease was partially offset
by an increase in amounts paid to the corresponding company driver replacement,
and in other costs normally absorbed by the owner operator such as repairs and
fuel. Also contributing to the decrease in salaries, wages and benefits was a
decrease in amounts expensed for workers compensation coverage due to coverage
restructuring.
Operating supplies and expenses increased from 21.3% of revenues, before fuel
surcharges, in the first six months of 2003 to 23.3% of revenues, before fuel
surcharges, in the first six months of 2004. The primary reason for the increase
relates to an increase in fuel costs resulting from a 7.7% increase in the
average price per gallon paid by the Company during the first six months of 2004
as compared to the first six months of 2003. During periods of rising fuel
prices the Company is often able to recoup at least a portion of the increase
through fuel surcharges passed along to its customers. Fuel costs, net of fuel
surcharges, increased to $20.6 million in the first six months of 2004 from
$17.1 million in the first six months of 2003. The Company collected
approximately $5.4 million in fuel surcharges during the first six months of
2004 and $4.5 million during the first six months of 2003. Fuel costs were also
affected by the replacement of owner operators with company drivers as discussed
above.
Rent and purchased transportation increased from 0.1% of revenues, before fuel
surcharges, in the first six months of 2003 to 0.5% of revenues, before fuel
surcharges, in the first six months of 2004. The increase relates primarily to
rental and mileage fees incurred on equipment used past scheduled trade-in dates
due to manufacturers delays in providing replacement equipment.
Depreciation and amortization increased from 10.0% of revenues, before fuel
surcharges, in the first six months of 2003 to 11.0% of revenues, before fuel
surcharges, in the first six months of 2004. The increase was primarily due to
the combined effect of higher tractor purchase prices and lower tractor
guaranteed residual values offered by the manufacturers.
Other expenses increased from 1.5% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, in the
first six months of 2003 to 1.9% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, in the
first six months of 2004. The increase relates to an increase in amounts paid
for both driver recruitment advertising and fees paid to the Company's external
auditors.
The truckload services division operating ratio, which measures the ratio of
operating expenses, net of fuel surcharges, to operating revenues, before fuel
surcharges, increased to 93.1% for the first six months of 2004 from 91.3% for
the first six months of 2003.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - LOGISTICS AND BROKERAGE SERVICES DIVISION
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The following table sets forth, for the logistics and brokerage services
division, the percentage relationship of revenue and expense items to operating
revenues for the periods indicated.
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June30,
2004 2003 2004 2003
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Operating revenues 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
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Operating expenses:
Salaries, wages and benefits 5.3 3.9 5.4 4.2
Operating supplies 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Rent and purchased transportation 88.7 87.4 88.0 87.9
Depreciation and amortization 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.0
Operating taxes and licenses 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Insurance and claims 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Communications and utilities 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.4
Other 1.4 1.6 1.5 1.7
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Total operating expenses 96.1 93.3 95.7 94.3
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Operating income 3.9 6.7 4.3 5.7
Interest expense (0.6) (1.0) (0.6) (1.2)
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Income before income taxes 3.3 5.7 3.7 4.5
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THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 VS. THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2003
Logistics and brokerage services revenues of approximately $10.9 million in the
second quarter of 2004 was unchanged as compared to the second quarter of 2003.
Salaries, wages and benefits increased from 3.9% of revenues in the second
quarter of 2003 to 5.3% of revenues in the second quarter of 2004. The increase
relates to the hiring of an administrative staff at East Coast Transport, Inc.
for functions which had previously been outsourced to a third party and to an
increase in corporate general and administrative salaries being allocated to the
division.
Rent and purchased transportation increased from 87.4% of revenues in the second
quarter of 2003 to 88.7% of revenues in the second quarter of 2004. The increase
relates to an increase in the average amount paid to third parties for logistics
and brokerage services mainly due to national rising fuel prices.
The logistics and brokerage services division operating ratio, which measures
the ratio of operating expenses to operating revenues, increased to 96.1% for
the second quarter of 2004 from 93.3% for the second quarter of 2003.
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 VS. SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2003
For the first six months ended June 30, 2004, logistics and brokerage services
revenues increased 14.7% to $21.4 million as compared to $18.7 million for the
first six months ended June 30, 2003. The increase of approximately $2.7 million
was attributable to the additional one month revenues generated by East Coast
Transport, Inc. which wasn't acquired until January 31, 2003.
Salaries, wages and benefits increased from 4.2% of revenues in the first six
months of 2003 to 5.4% of revenues in the first six months of 2004. The increase
relates to the hiring of an administrative staff at East Coast Transport, Inc.
for functions which had previously been outsourced to a third party and to an
increase in corporate general and administrative salaries being allocated to the
division.
The logistics and brokerage services division operating ratio, which measures
the ratio of operating expenses to operating revenues, increased to 95.7% for
the first six months of 2004 from 94.3% for the first six months of 2003.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
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During the first six months of 2004, the Company generated $15.4 million of cash
from operating activities. Investing activities used $2.3 million in cash in the
first six months of 2004. Financing activities used $3.1 million in the first
six months of 2004.
Our primary use of funds is for the purchase of revenue equipment. We typically
use our existing lines of credit, proceeds from the sale or trade of equipment,
and cash flows from operations to finance capital expenditures and repay
long-term debt. During the first six months of 2004 we utilized cash on hand and
our lines of credit to finance revenue equipment purchases of approximately
$18.4 million.
Occasionally we finance the acquisition of revenue equipment through installment
notes with fixed interest rates and terms ranging from 36 to 48 months, however
as of June 30, 2004, we had no outstanding indebtedness under such installment
notes.
In order to maintain our tractor fleet count it is often necessary to purchase
replacement tractors and place them in service before trade units are removed
from service. The timing difference created during this process often requires
the Company to pay for new units without any reduction in price for trade units.
In this situation, the Company later receives payment for the trade units as
they are delivered to the equipment vendor and have passed vendor inspection.
During the six months ended June 30, 2004, the Company received approximately
$15.2 million for tractors delivered for trade.
During the remainder of 2004 we expect to purchase approximately 328 new
tractors and approximately 584 new trailers while continuing to sell or trade
older equipment, which we expect to result in net capital expenditures of
approximately $22.4 million.
We maintain a $20.0 million revolving line of credit and a $30.0 million
revolving line of credit (Line A and Line B, respectively) with separate
financial institutions. Amounts outstanding under Line A bear interest at LIBOR
(determined as of the first day of each month) plus 1.40%, are secured by our
accounts receivable and mature on May 31, 2005. At June 30, 2004 outstanding
advances on Line A were approximately $1.3 million, consisting entirely of
letters of credit, with availability to borrow $18.7 million. Amounts
outstanding under Line B bear interest at LIBOR (determined on the last day of
the previous month) plus 1.15%, are secured by revenue equipment and mature on
June 30, 2006. At June 30, 2004, $27.0 million, including $7.0 million in
letters of credit were outstanding under Line B with availability to borrow $3.0
million. In an effort to reduce interest rate risk associated with these
floating rate facilities, we have entered into interest rate swap agreements in
an aggregate notional amount of $20.0 million. For additional information
regarding the interest rate swap agreements, see Note B to the condensed
consolidated financial statements.
Trade accounts receivable at June 30, 2004 increased approximately $6.2 million
from December 31, 2003. Certain of the Company's largest customers regularly
schedule plant shutdowns for various periods during December and the volume of
freight we ship is reduced during such scheduled shutdowns. This reduction in
freight volume results in a reduction in accounts receivable at the end of each
year.
Prepaid expenses and deposits at June 30, 2004 increased approximately $2.9
million as compared to December 31, 2003. The increase relates to the Company's
annual registration fees for tractors and trailers which occurs each January,
and to the prepayment of certain insurance policies. These prepaid expenses will
be amortized to expense through the remainder of the year.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
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See Note C to the condensed consolidated financial statements for a description
of the most recent accounting pronouncements and their impact, if any, on the
Company.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
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The Company's primary market risk exposures include commodity price risk (the
price paid to obtain diesel fuel for our tractors) and interest rate risk. The
potential adverse impact of these risks and the general strategies the Company
employs to manage such risks are discussed below.
The following sensitivity analyses do not consider the effects that an adverse
change may have on the overall economy nor do they consider additional actions
the Company may take to mitigate our exposure to such changes. Actual results of
changes in prices or rates may differ materially from the hypothetical results
described below.
COMMODITY PRICE RISK
Prices and availability of all petroleum products are subject to political,
economic and market factors that are generally outside of our control.
Accordingly, the price and availability of diesel fuel, as well as other
petroleum products, can be unpredictable. Because our operations are dependent
upon diesel fuel, significant increases in diesel fuel costs could materially
and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. Based
upon our 2003 fuel consumption, a 10% increase in the average annual price per
gallon of diesel fuel would increase our annual fuel expenses by $3.5 million.
In August 2000 and July 2001, we entered into agreements to obtain price
protection and reduce a portion of our exposure to fuel price fluctuations.
Under these agreements, we were obligated to purchase minimum amounts of diesel
fuel per month, with a price protection component, for the six month periods
ended March 31, 2001 and February 28, 2002. The agreements also provide that if
during the 48 months commencing April 2001, the average monthly price of heating
oil on the New York Mercantile Exchange ("NY MX HO") falls below $.58 per
gallon, we are obligated to pay, for a maximum of twelve different months
selected by the contract holder during such 48-month period, the difference
between $.58 per gallon and NY MX HO average price, multiplied by 900,000
gallons. Accordingly, in any month in which the holder exercises such right, we
would be obligated to pay the holder $9,000 for each cent by which $.58 exceeds
the average NY MX HO price for that month. The agreements are stated at their
fair value of $750,000 which is included in accrued liabilities in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements.
INTEREST RATE RISK
Our lines of credit each bear interest at a floating rate equal to LIBOR plus a
fixed percentage. Accordingly, changes in LIBOR, which are effected by changes
in interest rates generally, will affect the interest rate on, and therefore our
costs under, the lines of credit. In an effort to manage the risks associated
with changing interest rates, we entered into interest rate swap agreements
effective February 28, 2001 and May 31, 2001, on notional amounts of $15,000,000
and $5,000,000, respectively. The "pay fixed rates" under the $15,000,000 and
$5,000,000 swap agreements are 5.08% and 4.83%, respectively. The "receive
floating rate" for both swap agreements is "1-month" LIBOR. These interest rate
swap agreements terminate on March 2, 2006 and June 2, 2006, respectively.
Assuming $20.0 million of variable rate debt was outstanding under each of Line
A and Line B for a full fiscal year, a hypothetical 100 basis point increase in
LIBOR would result in approximately $200,000 of additional interest expense, net
of the effect of the swap agreements. For additional information see Note B to
the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
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Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
In accordance with Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
"Exchange Act"), the Company's management evaluated, with the participation of
the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure
controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-14(c) and 15d-14(c) under the
Exchange Act) as of June 30, 2004. Based upon that evaluation of these
disclosure controls and procedures, the President and Chief Executive Officer
and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and
procedures were effective as of June 30, 2004 so that material information
relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, was made known
to them by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which
this quarterly report on Form 10-Q was being prepared.
Changes in internal controls over financial reporting.
There was no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting
that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2004 that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal
control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1. Legal Proceedings
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On October 10, 2002, a suit was filed against one of the Company's subsidiaries
and is entitled "The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Bill's Dollar
Stores, Inc. v. Allen Freight Services Co." The suit, which has been filed in
the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, alleges
preferential transfers of $660,055 were made to the defendant, Allen Freight
Services Co., within the 90 day period preceding the bankruptcy petition date of
Bill's Dollar Stores, Inc. The suit is currently in pretrial proceedings.
In addition to the specific legal action mentioned above, the nature of the our
business routinely results in litigation, primarily involving claims for
personal injuries and property damage incurred in the transportation of freight.
We believe that an unfavorable outcome in one or more of those cases would not
have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
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The 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company was held on May 20,
2004. The results of the voting with respect to each matter voted on at the
meeting is set forth below:
(1) Proposal to elect eight directors:
Votes Votes Broker
FOR WITHHELD NON-VOTES
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Fredrick P. Calderone 8,827,558 1,590,823 0
Frank L. Conner 10,330,157 88,224 0
Thomas H. Cooke 10,302,725 115,656 0
Manuel J. Moroun 8,790,720 1,627,661 0
Matthew T. Moroun 10,260,802 157,579 0
Daniel C. Sullivan 10,309,117 109,264 0
Robert W. Weaver 8,803,861 1,614,520 0
Charles F. Wilkins 10,330,157 88,224 0
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
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(a) Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulations S-K:
3.1 - Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
of the Registrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1
to the Company's report on Form 10-Q for the period ending
March 31, 2002.)
3.2 - Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Registrant
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's
report on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2002.)
11.1 - Statement Re: Computation of Diluted Earnings Per Share
31.1 - Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer
31.2 - Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer
32.1 - Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
32.2 - Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
A Current Report on Form 8-K was furnished to the Securities and Exchange
Commission on April 27, 2004 regarding a press release issued to announce the
Company's first quarter 2004 results. No other reports on Form 8-K were filed
during the second quarter ending June 30, 2004.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.
Dated: August 5, 2004 By: /s/ Robert W. Weaver
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Robert W. Weaver
President and Chief Executive Officer
(principal executive officer)
Dated: August 5, 2004 By: /s/ Larry J. Goddard
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Larry J. Goddard
Vice President-Finance, Chief Financial
Officer, Secretary and Treasurer
(principal accounting and financial officer)
P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.
INDEX TO EXHIBITS TO FORM 10-Q
Exhibit
Number Exhibit Description
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3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
of the Registrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1
to the Company's report on Form 10-Q for the period ending
March 31, 2002.)
3.2 Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Registrant
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's
report on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2002.)
11.1 Statement Re: Computation of Diluted Earnings Per Share
31.1 Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer
31.2 Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer
32.1 Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
32.2 Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer